Youngster Year

After years of buildup, Radio Free Alice has finally released an album. These 11 tracks see them expand upon their earlier releases in a way that wasn’t possible on the explosive 4-track EPs they had come to be known for. With “What’s In Between,” the band has made a record that reflects just how far they've come in such a short time. This interview was recorded a week before the Oct. 30 release date, but our first conversation happened over a year ago.Here, vocalist Noah Learmouth and guitarist Jules Paradiso reflect on those last 14 months, the making of their first record and the inexplicable route to success in the modern world of music.

James Eichman has spent years playing guitar in other people’s bands. He’s recorded independently before, but it wasn’t until recently that his solo work became more of an artistic priority. “St. Catherine Street” is his first full-length record and the first time he’s enlisted the help of his friends for the production; to them, this debut was worth every bit of extra effort.The album came out in August, and the release show is scheduled for Oct. 27 in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. In this interview, we spoke about the new record, how it was made and what you can expect from Eichman in the near future.

It’s been ten years since Fraternal Twin released an album. It was a challenging decade for songwriter Tom Christie, but the band’s latest record signifies the triumph of coming out the other side. “Halo Fell Forever” came out Sept. 4 – not long ago, Christie spoke about what it took to get to this point and what’s in store for the future of the band.

Gently Tender’s latest album came out Oct. 16. It’s a deeply reflective body of work that contrasts the tranquility of the countryside surrounding London with the chaos of the city itself. Songwriter Sam Fryer has been making music his entire adult life — long enough to see the industry change, along with his own idea of success. A few weeks before the release, he spoke about the band, the record and how it all took shape.Listen to this interview anywhere podcasts are available.

Wishy has changed in some ways since the release of their first album in 2024; they’re more accustomed to productive jams as a full group that have given way to some of their new material. But in other ways, they’re the same band they were in the beginning. Wishy’s sophomore album, “Nature’s Pill,” came out Oct. 2 — and it’s a sonic catalog of what’s different and what’s only become more ingrained over time. Now, Wishy is once again on the road in the U.S. and Canada. Just a few weeks before they left, vocalists and guitarists Kevin Krauter and Nina Pitchkites joined me for this quick interview.