In this episode, Luke returns from a 6-month hiatus and discusses the future of the podcast. He shares all of the music he’s been enjoying in the first part of the year. Plus, he plays some exciting new songs by fantastic artists (all of whom just happen to be Toronto-based).

Songs Played In This Episode:

cootie catcher - Straight Drop from Something We All Got out now on Carpark Records

GUV - Warmer Than Gold from Warmer Than Gold out now on Run For Cover Records

Photo Credits:

cootie catcher by Colin Medley

GUV by Victoria Prestes

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In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2025 continues as Luke adds songs to the ultimate dad rock playlist. He discusses his Music League, bluegrass covers and iconic album covers. He shares all of the music he’s been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to and plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

dog eyes - bluebird from blue bird rain cloud out now on Grand Jury Music

Emily Yacina - Talk Me Down from Veilfall out September 26th (self-released)

Photo Credits: Dog Eyes by Hector Franco Emily Yacina by Nikki Milan Houston

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In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out. Plus he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s excited about.

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In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2025 continues as Luke adds songs to the ultimate dad rock playlist. He discusses which Weezer albums are good, artists wanting to quit music and going outside and getting out of your head. He shares all of the music he’s been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to and plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Model/Actriz - Vespers from Pirouette out now via True Panther Records

Far Caspian - Whim from Autofiction out today via Tiny Library Records

Photo Credits: Model/Actriz by Lily Frances Far Caspian by Jacob Cracknell

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In this episode, Luke is joined by his dear friend Will Piper as they continue adding to the ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2025. They discuss “lightning in a bottle” albums, Will’s dad’s Genesis obsession and playing the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Luke shares some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares all of the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH from NEVER ENOUGH out now via Roadrunner Records

Aesop Rock - Secret Knock from Black Hole Superette out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment

Photo Credits: Turnstile by Atiba Jefferson Aesop Rock by Ben Colen

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In this episode, Luke kicks off Dad Rock Summer 2025 with the hosts of the Big Dad Energy Podcast, Joe Lopez and Jared Szymanski. They add to the ultimate dad rock playlist for the fourth year in a row, discussing dad rock classics and how Luke’s perspective has changed since becoming a dad. Then, he plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares all of the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Momma - Rodeo from Welcome to My Blue Sky out now via Polyvinyl / Lucky Number Music

Samia - Bovine Excision from Bloodless out now via Grand Jury

Photo Credits: Samia by Sarah Ritter Momma by Daria Kobayashi Ritch

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In this episode, Luke shares all the things that happened to him in the last month and plays Song Saga and shares a music-related anecdote about sports. He plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Lucius - Gold Rush from Lucius out now via Wildewoman Music / Fantasy Records

KIWI - stoop lee with Datsunn & Curtis Roach out now on PSONE18 RECORDINGS

Photo Credits: Lucius by Dana Trippe stoop lee by Nate Sturley

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In this episode, Luke is joined by his wife, Kyle, and baby, Archie. They talk about Kyle’s music hyper-fixations throughout her life and Archie’s favorite music. Luke shares some amazing new songs from incredible artists with the fam. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Craig Finn - Luke & Leanna from Always Been out now Tamrac Recordings / Thirty Tigers

Courting - Namcy from Lust for Life Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’ out now via Lower Third Records

Photo Credits: Craig Finn by Dan Monick Courting by Charlie Barclay Harris

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In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in crazy times, art as escapism and Harrison Ford’s Jeep Commercial. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Horsegirl - Switch Over from Phonetics On and On out now via Matador Records

Anxious - Bambi’s Theme from Bambi out now via Run For Cover Records

Photo Credits: Horsegirl by Eliza Callahan Anxious by Rebecca Lader

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In this episode, Kevin emerges from 3 months in his basement as him and Luke catch up about their holidays and count down their Top 10 Albums of 2024. They discuss the year in music, share the honorable mentions that didn’t make their lists and Luke’s baby boy makes a surprise appearance.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Cloud Nothings - Final Summer from Final Summer out now on Pure Noise Records

Gurriers - Dipping Out from Come And See out now (Self-Released)

Dehd - Light On from Poetry out now on Fat Possum Records

Brijean - Counting Sheep from Macro out now on Ghostly International

Waxahatchee - Right Back To It feat. MJ Lenderman from Tigers Blood out now on Anti-

Photo Credits: Cloud Nothings by Errick Easterday Gurriers by Evan Cahill Dehd by Atiba Jefferson Brijean by Swanson Studio Waxahatchee by Molly Matalon

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Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX

In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Kendrick Lamar’s new surprise album GNX. Plus he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s excited about.

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In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in difficult times. He plays some amazing new songs from artists who are BSE MVPs. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Sa-Roc - Amazing Grace out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment

Soccer Mommy - Abigail from Evergreen out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Photo Credits: Sa-Roc courtesy of Rhymesayers Entertainment Soccer Mommy by Anna Pollack

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In this episode, it’s Boo-st Song Ever as Luke plays with Halloween sound effects, talks trick or treat plans and Halloween horror movie viewing. Luke plays a spooky solo Song Saga and tells music-related anecdotes about tattoos and New York. Plus, he plays some frighteningly fun new tunes from terrifyingly talented artists.

Songs Played In The Episode:

Bartees Strange - Sober from Horror out February 14th, 2025 via 4AD

2nd Grade - Instant Nostalgia from Scheduled Explosions out now via Double Double Whammy

Photo Credits: Bartees Strange by Elizabeth De La Piedra 2nd Grade by Michael Cormier O'Leary

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In this episode, Luke flies solo and fills the listeners in on his time away. He discusses Spotify daylists, back injuries and post-religious peace of mind. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Mk.gee - Alesis from Two Star & The Dream Police out now on R&R Digital

Hippo Campus - Prayer Man from Flood out now on Psychic Hotline

Photo Credits: Mk.gee courtesy of the artist Hippo Campus by Brit O’Brien

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In this episode, Luke makes his triumphant return as he and Kevin discuss the struggles of solo podcasting, being mindful and demure and the presidential debate. They play Song Saga and tell music-related anecdotes about cop encounters and hair related detentions. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Parannoul - A Lot Can Happen from Sky Hundred out now via Poclanos

A Place To Bury Strangers - You Got Me from Synthesizer out October 4th via Dedstrange 

Photo Credits: Parannoul via Bandcamp A Place To Bury Strangers by Ebru Yildiz

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In this record setting speedrun of a main episode, Kevin commiserates the end of Dad Rock Summer, plays some new music, and talks about the best new and upcoming music on this #NewMusicFriday.

Songs Played In Episode:

Seafoam Walls - Cabin Fever from Standing Too Close To The Elephant In The Room out October 18th via Dion Dia.

Photos Credit: Seafoam Walls by Andi Kerr

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In this blast from the past from Luke and Kevin, they survive the 2024 independenceday alien invasion*, Kevin plays a new track, and shares the new and upcoming #NewMusicFriday releases.

Songs Played In Episode: Chuck Prophet & ¿Qiensave? - Sugar into Water from Wake the Dead out October 25th on Yep Roc.

Photo Credits: Kory Thibeault

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In a brand new episode, Kevin is joined by Joe Lopez from the Big Dad Energy Podcast, to discuss 6 brand-new entries to the 2024 Dad Rock Summer playlist, a new track from Being Dead, and the best new music that’s coming out on this #NewMusicFriday.

Songs Played In Episode: Being Dead - Van Goes from EELS out September 27th on Bayonet Records

Photo Credits: Athen Smith

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In a blast from the past, Luke “returns” to the podcast and we get an update from his present self him and Kevin share another batch of Dad Rock Summer jams, Kevin plays all new music, and shares the music he’s digging and excited about on this #NewMusicFriday.

Songs Played In Episode: Isabella&Sebastian - Hopscotch

Photos Credits: 767Agency

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In this solo effort, Kevin brings a trio off throwback Dad Rock Summer tracks, plays a track from Dummy, shares the music he’s been digging, and talk about the #NewMusicFriday releases to look forward to.

Songs Played In Episode: Dummy – Nullspace from Free Energy out September 6th on Trouble in Mind

Photos Credits: Dummy by Jason Watkins

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In the last episode before Luke leaves for paternity leave, him and Kevin continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They talk about their college radio shows and Luke’s parents' disapproval of his Nirvana album purchase. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In Episode:

Joe Goddard - Follow You from Harmonics out July 12th on Domino

Susan O’Neill - Drive from Now in a Minute out September 13th on Star House Collective

Photos Credits: Joe Goddard by Louise Mason  Susan O’Neill by DeeDee Morris

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In this episode, Kevin and Luke beat the heat by continuing to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss how they spent Father’s Day, Eminem’s new song and the train station concert in Detroit. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Personal Trainer - Round from Still Willing out August 2nd on Bella Union

Oceanator - Be Here from Everything is Love and Death out August 30th on Polyvinyl

Photo Credits: Personal Trainer by Tom van Huisstede Oceanator by Neil Shukla

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In this episode, Kevin and Luke celebrate their 200th episode, they look back on the history and accomplishments of the show and hear some messages from friends and collaborators. Then they continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Sinkane - How Sweet Is Your Love from We Belong out now on City Slang

Brijean - Workin On It from Macro out July 12 on Ghostly International

Photo Credits: Sinkane by Dani Barbieri Brijean by Swanson Studios

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In this episode, Kevin & Luke continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss the Taylor Swift / Billie Eilish “feud” and theorize on which stars will beef with each other next. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In The Episode:

Peel - OMG from Acid Star out now on Innovate Leisure 

Cloud Nothings - Common Mistake from Final Summer out now on Pure Noise Records

Photo Credits: Peel by David Black Cloud Nothings by Errick Easterday

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In this episode, Kevin and Luke kick off Dad Rock Summer 2024 and begin to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for this summer. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Dehd - Mood Ring from Poetry out now on Fat Possum Records

Schande - We’re Not Twins from Once Around out this summer via The Daydream Library Series

Photo Credits: Dehd by Atiba Jefferson Schande by Carl Farrugia

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In this episode, Luke is joined by an anonymous host to discuss their mixed feelings on Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Kevin and Luke share their favorite nepo babies and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about learning instruments, songs that are better when high and their favorite 80’s songs. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Bloomsday - Virtual Hug from Heart of the Artichoke out June 7th on Bayonet

LA Priest - City Warm Heart from La Fusion out today on Domino

Photo Credits: Bloomsday by Desdemona Dallas LA Priest by Joseph Bird Jr.

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In this episode, Luke recaps the Jeff Rosenstock / Sidney Gish / Gladie show he went to and then tries to guess the Taylor Swift album based on Kevin’s haiku description in the game Low-kus. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Dog Date - Nirvana from Zinger out now on Pop Zig Records

Lionlimb - Dream of You feat. Angel Olsen from Limbo out May 24th on Bayonet Records

Photo Credits: Dog Date by Dasha Belikov Lionlimb by Steph Rinzler

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In this episode, Luke catches Kevin up on his vacation, makes a special announcement and Kevin is all messed up from the solar eclipse. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about white man syndrome, Berlin and their dads. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Camera Obscura- Big Love from Look to the East, Look to the West out May 3rd on Merge

Ethel - WANNAGO? from The Burden of Fever Dreams out now on +1 Records

Photo Credits: Camera Obscura by Robert Perry Ethel by Victor Jacques Sebb

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In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss albums that deserve sequels and share their opinions on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about high school best friends and regret. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Rosali - My Kind from Bite Down out now on Merge Records

youbet - Nurture from Way To Be out May 10th on Hardly Art

Photo Credits: Rosali by Asia Harman youbet by Pooneh Ghana

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In this episode, Luke makes a startling confession and the guys discuss Netflix’s 3 Body Problem series. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about bed, mellowing out and first kisses. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Chanel Beads - Police Scanner from Your Day Will Come out April 19th on Jagjaguwar

From Indian Lakes - The Flow from Head Void out May 15th on little shuteye

Photo Credits: Chanel Beads by Lauren Davis From Indian Lakes by Hal Hale III

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In this episode, Kevin tries to guess the mashed up band names in the game, PortBANDteau. The guys play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about morning, songs with the best drops and Paris. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode: Mandy - High School Boyfriend from Lawn Girl out April 26th on Exploding In Sound

Prefuse 73 - A Lord Without Jewels from New Strategies for Modern Crimes Vol. 1 out now on Lex Records

Photo Credits: Mandy by Bart Winters Prefuse 73 courtesy of Prefuse 73

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In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss Dune: Part Two and try to guess the mashed up movie title in Oscar Mashup. They discuss the phenomena of dreams and Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

YOVA - Addictions from Dreamcatchers out now on Yova Music

Madi Diaz - Don’t Do Me Good feat. Kacey Musgraves from Weird Faith out now on Anti-

Photo Credits: YOVA by Abi Neda Riley Madi Diaz by Muriel Margaret

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In this episode, Kevin rectifies a mistake in Corrections and Reflections, the guys discuss AI Therapists and AI DJs and wish each other a Happy Dune Week! They play Song Saga and share stories about songs they know all the lyrics to, their first concerts on drugs and nature. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Declan McKenna - Nothing Works from What Happened to the Beach? Out now on Tomplicated Records / Columbia Records

Gurriers - Des Goblin self-released new single out now

Photo Credits: Declan McKenna (Courtesy of Q Prime Management) Gurriers by Joshua Mulholland

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin talk about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, hear the “leaked” Taylor Swift song and rant about AI. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about being underground and music their parents hate. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Dog Race - It’s the squeeze out now via Fascination Street Records.

STRFKR - Together Forever from Parallel Realms out March 1st on Polyvinyl

Photo Credits: Dog Race by Holly Whitaker STRFKR by Corinne Schiavone

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin discuss the Grammys and Kevin tries to spot the fake Taylor Swift track names in Swift or Grift. They try out different greetings and Kevin shares his favorite tracks on his 2000’s mix. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Laura Jane Grace - Birds Talk Too from Hole In My Head out February 16th via Polyvinyl Record Co.

The Greeting Committee - popmoneyhits new single out now

Photo Credits: Laura Jane Grace by Bella Paterson The Greeting Committee by Tyler Krippaehne

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In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss the feud between Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about their grandmas, California, being broke af, and cbat. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Justice - One Night / All Night feat. Tame Impala from Hyperdrama out April 26th via Ed Banger Records / Because Music

TORRES - Collect from What An Enormous Room out now on Merge

Photo Credits: Justice by Julia Vincent TORRES by Ebru Yildiz

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In this episode, Luke tells Kevin about the 2nd Lions game he watched on TV in Lukey’s Lions Report, then they take bets on whether Kanye West’s albums will come out on time. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share stories and songs about moms, inner angels and hangovers. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Erick the Architect - Ezekiel’s Wheel feat. George Clinton from I’ve Never Been Here Before out February 23rd via his own Architect Recording Company

San Fermin - Weird Environment from Arms out February 16th via Better Company Records

Photo Credits: Erick the Architect and George Clinton by Andrew Hogan San Fermin by Alex S K Brown

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In this episode, Kevin pitches Luke companies they could sell the podcast to and Luke reports back after watching part of a Lions game. The guys debate the pronunciation of biopic and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about songs that get people dancing and songs that influenced how they dressed. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Mary Timony - The Guest from Untame the Tiger out February 23rd via Merge

Folly Group - Pressure Pad from Down There! out now via So Young Records

Photo Credits: Mary Timony by Chris Grady Folly Group by Matt Ritson

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In their first episode of 2024, Luke and Kevin look back at what they got wrong (and right) with their 2023 Predictions and share their 2024 Predictions. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

The Lemon Twigs - My Golden Years out now via Captured Tracks

Friko - Crashing Through from Where we’ve been, Where we go from here, out February 16th via ATO

Photo Credits: The Lemon Twigs by Stephanie Pia Friko by Pooneh Ghana

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In their final episode of the year, Luke & Kevin discuss their Top 10 albums of 2023. They look back at their year podcasting while playing a lineup of amazing tracks from the best albums of the year.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Wednesday - Chosen To Deserve from Rat Saw God out now via Dead Oceans

Jessie Ware - Begin Again from That! Feels Good! out now via EMI

Chappell Roan - My Kink is Karma from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess out now via Island Records

Girl Ray - Everybody's Saying That from Prestige out now via Moshi Moshi

100 gecs - The Most Wanted Person In The United States from 10,000 gecs out now via Dogshow Records / Atlantic Records

Will Butler + Sister Squares- Long Grass from their self-titled debut album out now via Merge Records

Photo Credits: Wednesday by Zachary Chick Jessie Ware by Carlijn Jacobs Chappell Roan by Ryan Clemens Girl Ray by Chiara Gambuto 100 gecs by Chris Maggio Will Butler + Sister Squares by Alexa Viscius

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin begin their look back at the Best Albums of 2023 as they discuss their choices for 11-20 on their lists. Plus they play a selection of songs from some of the best albums of the year.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Genesis Owusu - Leaving The Light from STRUGGLER out now on OURNESS / AWAL Recordings

Geese - 3D Country from 3D Country out now on Partisan Records / Play It Again Sam

Palehound - The Clutch from Eye On The Bat out now on Polyvinyl

Joanna Sternberg - People Are Toys To You from I’ve Got Me out now on Fat Possum Records

Photo Credits: Genesis Owusu by Bec Parsons Geese by Kyle Berger Palehound by Tonje Thilesen Joanna Sternberg by Shervin Lainez

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In this episode, Kevin and Luke compare their Spotify Wrapped results, discuss their yearly listening habits and tease their Best of 2023 episodes. Kevin stands in people’s driveways with a bow on and Luke asks Kevin to make a sludge judgement. They share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Saint Saviour - A Picture Is All I Have feat. Orlando Weeks from Sunseeker out March 22nd, 2024 on VLF Records

Katy Kirby - Table from Blue Raspberry out January 26th, 2024 on ANTI-

Photo Credits: Saint Savior by Frazier Dunleavy Katy Kirby by Tonje Thilesen

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin catch up after Kevin's Honeymoon Haitus, Luke talks about The 1975 concert he went to and they share their thoughts on the new Beatles song. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share music-related anecdotes about finger waving, fighting and artists who are better live. They share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Wilderado - In Between ft. Matt Berninger new single out now via Bright Antenna Records

Yung Bae - Body Talk ft. Mayer Hawthorne from Groove Continental: Side B out now on Groove Continental Records

Photo Credits: Wilderado by Laura Webster Yung Bae - Coutesy of the Artist

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin pick the Best Song and Underrated Jam on Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Luke reports back after seeing the groundbreaking concert film on opening weekend. They share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode

Rahill - Fables from Flowers At Your Feet out now via Big Dada

Erick The Architect - Ambrosia ft. Channel Tres new single out now via his own Architect Recording Company

Photo Credits: Rahill by Bailey Robb Erick the Architect & Channel Tres by Cam Erickson

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin give differing definitions of the word sludge and discuss the power of surrendering control in life and in music. Luke tries to write a music-themed logic puzzle and they play Song Saga, sharing musical anecdotes about camping and nature. They share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Linying - Take Me to Your House from House Mouse EP out November 17th via Nettwerk

Art Feynman - All I Can Do from Be Good The Crazy Boys out November 10th via Western Vinyl 
 Photo Credits: Linying by Michelle Mei Art Feynman by Aubrey Trinnaman

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In this episode, the guys are interrupted by an emergency alert and they discuss the hidden meaning behind Kevin’s wedding date. Kevin reads Luke’s mind as they play Song Saga and discuss air guitar, Prince and Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. They share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Gurriers - Nausea their self-released new single out now

Anxious - Down, Down new single out now via Run For Cover Records

Photos Credits: Gurriers by Evan Cahill Anxious by Rebecca Lader

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin pick the best song on Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense and Luke tries to guess if Kevin was a music tastemaker as they play Like So 2012 or So 2014. They share the music they’ve been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to. Plus, they play some amazing new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Slaughter Beach, Dog - Float Away from Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling out now on Lame-O-Records

Oh Land - I’d Rather Sign from Loop Soup out TODAY via her own imprint Tusk or Tooth

Photo Credits: Slaughter Beach, Dog by Ashley Gellman Oh Land by Dennis Morton

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In this episode, Kevin tries to guess the fake band names when the guys play Band Name or Scam Game. They discuss our0 overworking culture and share their comfort songs while playing Song Saga (song-saga.com). Then they play some amazing new music from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Helena Deland - Bright Green Vibrant Gray from Goodnight Summerland out October 13th on Chivi Chivi

COURSE - Too Busy for Feelings from Tight Feathers out October 20th (self-released)

Photo Credits: Helena Deland by Lawrence Fafard COURSE by Savannah Scruggs

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin discuss the best song on Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS and discuss what the theme song of their lives would be while playing Song Saga (song-saga.com). They share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to and play some amazing songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Woods - Sip of Happiness from Perennial out now on Woodsist

Molly Burch - Physical from Daydreamer out September 29th via Captured Tracks

Photo Credits: Woods by John Andrews Molly Burch by Tonje Thilesen

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In the episode, Luke and Kevin discuss their new format for the episodes, recap Kevin’s bachelor party and ruminate on their summer music listening habits. The guys play Song Saga and tell music-related stories involving The King of Queens, cocktail personas and Benny Goodman. Plus, they each bring fantastic new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Bonny Doon - Let There Be Music from Let There Be Music out now on Anti-

Will Butler + Sister Squares – Stop Talking from their self-titled album out September 22nd via Merge

Photo Credits: Bonny Doon by Trevor Naud Will Butler + Sister Squares by Alexa Viscius

In this episode Luke and Kevin catch up after a couple of weeks off, Kevin goes on the lam and takes a Taylor Swift detox. They discuss the desire to change the past, game console reset button designs and butterfly effects. All this while playing an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

NZCA Lines - Push Reset from Universal Heartbreak out September 22nd via Memphis Industries

Palehound - Independence Day from Eye On The Bat out now on Polyvinyl

The Clientele - Blue over Blue from I Am Not There Anymore out now via Merge

Sorry - Screaming In The Rain Again out now on Domino

Being Dead - Daydream from When Horses Would Run out now from Bayonet Records

Hurry - Beggin’ For You from Don’t Look Back out August 11th on Lame-O-Records

Photo Credits: NZCA Lines by Cynthia Villamil Palehound by Tonje Thilesen The Clientele by Andy Willsher Sorry by Iris Luz Being Dead by Jade Hammer Hurry by Emily Burtner

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In this minisode Dad Rock Summer 2023 continues as Luke and Kevin continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist! Luke catches Kevin up on his trip to Switzerland and they share all the music they’ve been loving and #NewMusicFriday releases they’re anticipating.

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In this episode, Luke discusses the Counting Crows/Dashboard Confessional concert he attended, post-concert adrenaline and hectic going-to-sleep shows. They discuss 90s rock legends, “radical queer liberation” and rat moms. Plus they play an electrifying lineup of new music from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

MAN ON MAN - Take It From Me from Provincetown out now via Polyvinyl

Jill Andrews - Connection from Modern Age out August 18th via Vulture Vulture & Tone Tree

Claud - Every Fucking Time from Supermodels out July 14th on Saddest Factory Records (clip)

Cut Worms - Ballad of the Texas King from their self-titled album out July 21st on Jagjaguwar (clip)

Ratboys - It’s Alive! from The Window out August 25th on Topshelf Records

Zilched - The Flood from Earthly Delights out August 11th via Young Heavy Souls

Photo Credits: MAN ON MAN by A.F. Cortés Jill Andrews by Fairlight Hubbard Claud by Angela Ricciardi Cut Worms by Caroline Gohlke  Ratboys by Alexa Viscius Zilched by Carrigan Drallos

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In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2023 continues as Luke and Kevin continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist! They debate whether songs “rock,” theorize about the plot of The Big Chill and share the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to.

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In this minisode, Luke and Kevin react to their experience at Taylor Swift’s Eras tour the morning after the show. Luke becomes an accidental bootlegger and the guys discuss their favorite concert experiences. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and the new music Friday releases they’re anticipating.

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In this minisode, Dad Rock Summer 2023 continues as Luke is joined by Joe Lopez of the Big Dad Energy Podcast to continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist! They discuss dad rock summer looks and fits, why it’s a bad time to start listening to Van Morrison and how John Mellencamp got his “Cougar.”

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The Big Dad Energy and Best Song Ever podcasts come together for another Big Best Energy! Joe and Luke get together to talk the Succession series finale, Yellowjackets, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and more.

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In this minisode, Luke & Kevin kick off DAD ROCK SUMMER 2023!!! They begin adding songs to their ULTIMATE DAD ROCK PLAYLIST and discuss their selections. Plus they share all the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to.

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In this episode, Luke & Kevin catch up after a couple weeks away, check in on some of their 2023 predictions and gossip about the Taylor Swift / Matt Healy dating rumors. Plus they play an all-star lineup of new music from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Sparks - Nothing Is As Good As They Say It Is from The Girl is Crying in her Latte out May 26th on Island Records

Phoneboy - Moving Out the title track from their new album Moving Out out now

Thundercat & Tame Impala - No More Lies out now on Brainfeeder

RVG - Nothing Really Changes from Brain Worms out June 2nd on Fire Records

The New Pornographers - Pontius Pilate’s Home Movies from Continue As A Guest out now on Merge Records

Photo Credits: Sparks by Munachi Osegbu Phoneboy by Walter Orellana Thundercat & Tame Impala courtesy of the artists RVG by Nick McKinlay The New Pornographers by Ebru Yildiz | Composite by Nicole White

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In this episode, Kevin put Mac Demarco’s One Wayne G on trial for breaking his precious “Views Rule” and provides alternative ways to spend 9 1/2 hours. The guys discuss the merits of choruses in songs and debate the use of the term “Gunting.” Plus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Generationals - Dirt Diamond from Heatherhead out June 2nd on Polyvinyl

Hippo Campus - Honeysuckle from Wasteland out now via Grand Jury Music

Summer Like The Season - Mental from Aggregator out June 1st on Earth Libraries

Beach Fossils - Don’t Fade Away from the album Bunny out June 2nd on Bayonet

Angelo De Augustine - Another Universe from Toil and Trouble out June 30th via Asthmatic Kitty Records

William the Conqueror - Somebody Else from Excuse Me While I Vanish out July 28th via Chrysalis Records

Photo Credits: Generationals by POND Creative Hippo Campus by Pooneh Ghana Summer Like The Season by Toko Shiiki Beach Fossils by Hana Mendel Angelo De Augustine by Pooneh Ghana William the Conquerer by @WetheDee

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In this minisode, Luke & Kevin continue building their playlist of the Best Songs Ever and discuss why they chose their selections. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to on #NewMusicFriday.

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In this episode, Luke and Kevin mourn Taylor Swift’s relationship, discover the meaning of the name Girlpool and have varying opinions on fade-outs. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Girl Ray - Hold Tight from Prestige out August 4th via Moshi Moshi

Lauren Early - Good Girl Bad Boy from Don’t Take My Dream Away out May 19th Danger Collective Records

The Murlocs - Initiative from Calm Ya Farm out May 19th on ATO Records

Altin Gün - Su Siziyor from Aşk out now on ATO Records

Billy Tibbals - Hurt So Bad from Stay Teenage out April 21st via Silver Arrow Records

The Drums - I Want It All out now on ANTI-

Photo Credits: Girl Ray by Chiara Gambuto Lauren Early by Cheryl Georgette The Murlocs by Izzie Austin Altin Gün by Catharina Gerritsen Billy Tibbals by Emily Butler The Drums by Qiao Meng

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In this minisode Luke & Kevin pick the Best Solo Songs from boygenius Members and discuss The Record and The Film directed by Kristen Stewart. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to.

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TOUTS: Boygenius - The Record Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale Faintest Idea - Road to Sedition Altin Gun - Ask The New Pornographers - Continue As a Guest Caroline Rose - The Art of Forgetting Fall Out Boy - So Much (for) Stardust Youth Lagoon - Savage Hills Ballroom

SHOUTS: Linkin Park - Meteora (20th Anniversary Edition) Yaeji - With A Hammer Wednesday - Rat Saw God Worriers - Warm Blanket HMLTD - The Worm Overcoats - Winner Daughter - Stereo Mind Game Rae Sremmurd - SREMM4LIFE Daniel Caesar - NEVER ENOUGH Ellie Goulding - Higher Than Heaven Thomas Bangalter - Mythologies

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In this episode Luke does a gec bit, the guys discuss virtual concerts and try to decipher the mysterious meaning of 100 gecs name. Kevin becomes obsessed with the short-lived ABC drama V and bestows the highest honor he’s ever given a song. Plus they play and amazing lineup of songs including a track from Luke’s debut EP as Indie Darling.

Songs Played In This Episode:

100 gecs - Dumbest Girl Alive from 10,000 gecs out now on Dog Show Records / Atlantic Records

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Meshuggah from V out now on Jagjaguar

Kid Koala - Things Are Gonna Change from Creatures of the Late Afternoon out April 14th on Envision Records

Braids - Apple from Euphoric Recall out April 28th via Secret City Records

LA Priest - It’s You from Fase Luna out May 5th on Domino Recording Co.

Indie Darling - Formula (Single Version) from his debut EP Snowfall Suite out now on all DSPs

Photo Credits: 100 gecs by Chris Maggio Unknown Mortal Orchestra by Juan Ortiz Arenas Kid Koala by Corrine Merrell Braids by Mélissa Gamache LA Preist by Matlida Hill-Jenkins Indie Darling by Kyle LaBenne

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In this episode Kevin achieves his goal and Luke mixes up The Hamster Dance and The Humpty Dance and the guys discuss their pasts with woodwind instruments. Kevin breaks his olive oil bottle and Luke falls down the stairsPlus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible albums.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Adi Oasis - Naked ft. Leven Kali from Lotus Glow out now on Unity Records

Tennis - Let’s Make a Mistake Tonight from Pollen out now via Mutually Detrimental

Andy Shauf - Wasted On You from Norm out now on Anti-

Le Couleur - Sentiments nouveaux out now via Lisbon Lux Records

Dad Hats - Fastest Man Alive from Spill out now on Mind Over Matter Records

Photo Credits: Adi Oasis by Kendall Bessent Tennis by Luca Venter Andy Shauf by Angela Lewis Dad Hats by Joe Halby Le Colouer by Andy Jon

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In this episode Kevin struggles to answer a simple question, Luke presents the Rise & Reign of Neutral Milk Hotel and plays a song from The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Neutral Milk Hotel - Gardenhead / Leave Me Alone from On Avery Island taken from the compilation The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel out today on Merge Records

Django Django - Complete Me feat. Self Esteem from Off Planet – Part 1 out now due to be released in full on June 16th via Because Music

Avey Tare - Invisible Darlings from 7s out now on Domino Recording Co.

Bodywash - Massif Central” from I Held the Shape While I Could out April 14th on Light Organ

Softcult - Dress from See You In The Dark EP out March 24th via Easy Life Records

HOOGENBOOM - Shame on Us from Good For Nothing (A Spiraling Blackout Montage) out now via Rose Garden

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Photo Credits: Neutral Milk Hotel by Neutral Milk Hotel Django Django by Sequoia Ziff Avey Tare by Amy Grace Bodywash by Kristina Pedersen Softcult by Pearl Cook HOOGENBOOM by Billy Yarbrough

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In this minisode, the guys have fun with colors and make rainbows with album covers in their Double Rainbow playlist. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and look forward to with a bonus book recommendation.

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TOUTS: Young Fathers - Heavy Heavy Samia - Honey King Tuff - Small-town Stardust The Murder Capital - Gigi’s Recovery The Go! Team - Get Up Sequences Part Two Lil Yachty - Let’s Start Here SG Lewis - Audiolust & Higherlove July Talk – Remember Never Before Kota the Friend - Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4 RUSH! – Maneskin Coast Contra - Apt. 505

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Questlove - Music Is History

SHOUTS: Yo La Tengo - This Stupid World Tennis - Pollen Andy Shauf - Norm Kalela - Raven Paramore – This is Why Rebecca Black – Let Her Burn Jessie Murph – Drowning Conway the Machine & Jae Skeese – Pain Provided Profit

In this episode, the guys discuss reactions to their Lavender Haze video, HBO’s The Last of Us and Luke presents Rise & Reign: Linda Ronstadt. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Oddisee - Already Knew from To What End out now via his own Outer Note Label

Fuller - Trivial from LOWLIFE out now via Yr Favorite Records

Worriers - Pollen In The Air from Warm Blanket out April 7th via Ernest Jenning Record Co.

TRY - Fire Sign feat. Mikky Ekko from Chapter Two out later this year via Spectrophonic Sound Ron Gallo - AT LEAST I’M DANCING from FOREGROUND MUSIC out March 3rd via Kill Rock Stars

Braids - Evolution from Euphoric Recall out April 28th via Secret City Records

Photo Credits: Oddisee by Jasmine Van Buytene Fuller by Aubree Estrella Worriers by A. W. Klass TRY by Lissa Laricchia Ron Gallo by Chiara D’Anzieri Braids by Mélissa Gamache

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In this episode, the guys recap 20-11 on their Best Albums of 2022 list. Then they discuss and play selections from their Top 10 albums of 2022 and look back on an amazing year in music.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Yung Bae - Straight Up Relaxin’ feat. Cosmo’s Midnight from Goove Continental: Side A out now on Arista Records

Drugdealer - Madison from Hiding In Plain Sight out now on Mexican Summer

Mint Green - Make Me Stay from All Girls Go to Heaven out now on Pure Noise Records

Beach House - Only You Know from Once Twice Melody out now on Sub Pop Records

Pinkshift - nothing (in my head) from Love Me Forever out now on Hopeless Records

Marlowe - Royal feat. Blu and Joelle Ortiz from Marlowe 3 out now on Mello Music Group

Lucius - Dance Around It feat. Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow from Second Nature out now on Mom + Pop

Photo Credits: Yung Bae by Arista Records Drugdealer by Andrea Adoplh Mint Green by Athel Rogers Beach House by David Belisle Pinkshift by LA Rodgers Marlowe by Mello Music Group Lucius by Max Wagner

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In this minisode the guys discuss their Spotify Wrapped results and discover how much Dad Rock Summer influenced their results. They reflect on musical memories throughout the year, discuss what excited them about music this year and count down from 20-11 on their Best Albums of 2022 list.

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It’s that time of year again, the guys add some their favorite festive tunes to their Best Christmas Songs playlist. They discuss their Instafest lineups, being depressed on Christmas and share holiday listening memories and traditions. Plus they shout out Christmas movies and TV shows that are mandatory holiday viewing.

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In this episode Kevin gives an important TaycketmasterGate update and the guys discuss songs about fictional locations. They talk about working on their Year-End Lists, revisit Luke’s Best Albums of 2015 list and Luke surprises Kevin with a certain instrument. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from fantastic artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

CASTLEBEAT - Looking For Something from Half Life out now on spirit goth records

Cayucas - Sayulita out now via The Wild Honey Pie

Erick The Architect - No Ice feat. AKTHESAVIOR out now everywhere (self-released)

Billy Nomates - Spite from Cacti out January 13th, 2023 on Invada Records

Smidley - I’m Breaking My Own Heart from Here Comes The Devil out now on Miscellaneous Records

mmeadows - By Design from Light Moves Around You out February 3rd, 2023 (self-released)

Photo Credits: CASTLEBEAT by spirit goth Cayucas by Cara Robbins Erick The Architect & AKTHESAVIOR by Press Billy Nomates by nwspk Smidley by Tim Gebauer mmeadows by Alex Munro

In this minisode, the guys discuss the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco. Luke tells the saga of getting his tickets and Kevin gives a brief history of Ticketmaster’s monopoly. Plus, they discuss all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to.

TOUTS Smidley - Here Comes The Devil Marlowe - Marlowe 3 Drugdealer - Hiding In Plain Sight WILLOW -

In this minisode the guys celebrate the arrival of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by making a playlist of the Best Cat Songs. Plus, they talk about all the new music Friday releases they’re anticipating.

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In this episode, the guys celebrate finally getting that blue check mark (not really) and Kevin breaks some bad news to Luke. They discuss other words for “smut” and list all the groups of 4 men in New York City they can think of. Plus, they play an incredible lineup of RAWKIN’ tunes from awesome bands and artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

BEGINNERS - Goodbye, Good Luck from If The World is Ending

Dazy - Split from OUTOFBODY out now on Lame-O Records

Smut - After Silver Leaves from How the Light Felt out November 11th on Bayonet Records.

The Men - Hard Livin’ from New York City out February 3rd on Fuzz Club Records

Romero - Honey from Turn It On! out now on Feel It Records

White Reaper - Pages from Asking For A Ride out January 27th on Elektra Records

Photo Credits: BEGINNERS by Callum Hutchinson Dazy courtesy of the artist Smut by Jaycee Rockhold The Men by Ryan Mariano Romero by Izzie Austin White Reaper by Jimmy Fontaine

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In this spooky Halloween special minisode, Kevin and Luke explore Spiderland, get Bejewled, and get Creepy with the EP’s. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to.

Listen to our Getting Creepy with the EP’s 2: Getting Creepier playlist

TOUTS Taylor Swift - Midnights Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down Archers of Loaf - Reason In Decline Tegan and Sara - Crybaby Bibio - BIB10 Rubblebucket - Earth Worship Bonny Light Horseman - Rolling Golden Holy Carly Rae Jepsen – The Loneliest Time Pinkshift - Love me Forever Freddie Gibbs - Soul Sold Separately Arctic Monkeys - The Car Broken Bells - Into the Blue

SHOUTS Marlowe - Marlowe 3 Benjamin Clementine - And I Have Been Fred Again… - Actual Life 3 (January Drugdealer - Hiding In Plain Sight The Beatles – Revolver Sessions King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Changes Junior Boys – Waiting Game

In this episode the guys discuss which artist we would like to score our podcast, Kevin talks about his “naughty era” and Luke pitches a music video idea involving a mailbox headed person. Luke tells Kevin about an exciting Doobie Brothers cover and they truly find the best songs ever. Not to mention they play an amazing lineup of songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Sorry - Closer from Anywhere But Here out now on Domino Recording Co.

Open Mike Eagle - 79th and Stony Island from Component System with the Auto Reverse out now via Auto Reverse

Divino Niño - XO from Last Spa on Earth out now on Winspear

Pinkshift - I’m not crying you’re crying from Love me Forever out October 21st via Hopeless

Rubblebucket - Cherry Blossom from Earth Worship out October 21st on Grand Jury

Westerman - Idol; RE-run out now via Partisan

Photo Credits: Sorry by Felix Bayley Higgins Open Mike Eagle by R. Gardiner Divino Niño by Matt Allen Pinkshift by Leigh Ann Rodgers Westerman by Pinelopi Gerasimou Rubbelbucket by Shervin Lainez

In this episode, the guys discuss Kendrick’s SNL performance, duplicitous butchers and they ask the listeners to hold them accountable. They discuss making “final” versions of projects and Kevin interrupts the podcast to Be Real. Plus they play an amazing lineup of fantastic new music.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Jon Brion - I Believe She’s Lying from Meaningless out October 21st on Jealous Butcher Records

Anxious - Sunsign out now via Run for Cover Records

Baird - Easy v2 feat. Kevin Abstract out now on Orioles Magic / EQT Recordings

Samia - Kill Her Freak Out from Honey out January 27th, 2023 on Grand Jury Music

Stolen Nova - Lauren Bacall out now on Eliminator Records

Alex G - Miracles from God Save The Animals out now on Domino Recording Co.

Photo Credits: Jon Brion from Jon Brion’s personal archives Anxious by Rebecca Lader Baird by Nic Khang Samia by Sophie Matinazad Stolen Nova by Nadia Lee Cohen Alex G by Chris Maggio

In this episode Luke recaps his weekend at Dave Matthew Band concerts, the guys discuss inflation struggles and they pitch alternate acronym album titles for the band Disq. As always they play an incredible lineup of songs from awesome artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Lice (Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman) - Catfish out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment

The Chats - The Price of Smokes from Get Fucked out now on Bargain Bin records 

Disq - (With Respect To) Loyal Serfs from Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet out October 7th on Saddle Creek

GRAZER - The Lonely Example from Melancholics Anonymous out now on Cascine

Elke - My Sweetheart out now on Congrats Records

GIFT - Gumball Garden from their upcoming debut Momentary Presence out October 14th on Dedstrange

Photo Credits: Lice by Press The Chats by ??? Disq by Jacob Boll GRAZER by Press Elke by Zac Farro GIFT by Jena Cumbo

In this minisode, the guys bid farewell to Dad Rock Summer 2022 as they add the final tracks to their ultimate dad rock playlist!

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In this episode, Kevin tries to spot the fake Bjork quote in a game called Bjork or Dork. The guys discuss having full control of your mind, capitalistic influence on creative choices and the corn song that’s all over Tik Tok. Plus they play an eclectic lineup of songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Dream, Ivory - Soaking up the Sickness from About a Boy out September 30th via AWAL

Spielbergs - The New Year’s Resolution from Vestli out now on Big Scary Monsters

Emily Elbert - For Free from Woven Together out now

Sammy Rae & The Friends - If It All Goes South out now Nettwerk Music Group

The Murlocs - Compos Mentis from Rapscallion, out September 16th via ATO Records

Personal Trainer - The Lazer from Big Love Blanket out November 4th

Photo Credits: Dream, Ivory by Maya Fuhr Spielbergs by Johan Malvik Emily Elbert by Jayden Becker Sammy Rae & The Friends by Mia Aguirre The Murlocs by Izzie Austin Personal Trainer by Marieke Hulzinga

In this minisode, Luke tells a story about his Steely Dan-iversary plus the guys continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist as Dad Rock Summer continues!!!

Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist.

In this episode, the guys live it up on a celebrities’ private jet and reminisce about their past PJ travels. They discuss relationships ending, retaining useless knowledge and Kevin shares his childhood love for Eminem. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new music from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Cheekface - When Life Hands You Problems from Too Much To Ask out now everywhere

The Beths - Expert in a Dying Field from Expert in a Dying Field on September 16th on Carpark Records

JW Francis - Casino from Dream House out January 27th on Sunday Best Recordings

Brooke Annibale - What if You from Better By Now out September 30th on Nettwerk Music Group

Louis Cole - Let It Happen out now on Brainfeeder

9m88 - Whatchu Gonna…? feat. Rainbow Chan from 9m88 Radio out August 8th on Jazz Baby Co. & Waves Collective

Photo Credits Cheekface by Miriam Brummel The Beths by Frances Carter JW Francis by Eva Pental Brooke Annibale by Shervin Lainez Louis Cole by Louis Cole 9m88 by Jac Chung Wan

In this minisode, Dad Rock Summer reaches new heights as we welcome singer-songwriter and produced Art d’Ecco! We discuss his new album After The Head rush and he brings some amazing contributions and lends his musical expertise to our ultimate Dad Rock playlist.

Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist

In this episode the guys discuss Chainsmokers in Space, artists editing songs post-release and the pull of comfort vs. the inevitability of change. They discuss resets, reinventions and the Wire Season 2 of albums. Plus they play an amazing lineup of songs with guitar solos galore!

Songs Played In This Episode:

Kate Bollinger - Who Am I But Someone from Look at it in the Light out now via Ghostly International

Alvvays - Pharmacist from Blue Rev out October 7th on Polyvinyl

CARRTOONS & Nigel Hall - Groceries from Homegrown out now via Wichita Recordings.

Art d’Ecco - Run Away from After The Head Rush out now on Paper Bag Records

Quinton Brock - My Shadow from My Shadow out now via Shadow Panther.

Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - Go On from Reset out August 18th on Domino Recording Co.

Photo Credits: Kate Bollinger by Jonathan Roensch Alvvays by Eleanor Petry CARRTOONS by Press Art d’Ecco by Press Quinton Brock by Alex Harold Panda Bear & Sonic Boom by Ian Witchell

In this minisode, the saga of Dad Rock Summer continues as the guys welcome the Creator and Editor of Offshelf.net, Dave Obenour. Dave brings his deep music knowledge and delivers some amazing contributions to their Dad Rock Summer Playlist.

In this episode the guys discuss Luke’s trip to Ireland, how much covid stinks and which colors are the most calming. They talk about Fall coming too soon, Kevin is on Steely Dan Tok now and Minion memes are giving Luke life. Plus they play an amazing playlist of new music.

Superorganism - Into The Sun feat. Get Hoshino, Stephen Malkmus and Pi Ja Ma from World Wide Pop out July 15th on Domino Record Co.

Sofie Royer - Baker Miller Pink out now via Stones Throw Records

Alice Bowman - Maybe from The Space Between out October 21st via [PIAS]

Gretel Hänlyn - Apple Juice from Slugeye out now on VLF Records

Half-Handed Cloud - Swallowing The Water You Walk On from Flutterama out now on Asthmatic Kitty Records

poolblood - twinkie out now via Next Door Records

Photo Credits Superorganism by Jack Bridgland Sofie Royer by Marko-Mestrovic Alice Boman by Isak Berglund Mattsson-Mårn Gretel Hänlyn by Press poolblood by Jibril Yassin Hal-Handed Cloud by Press

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On this steely minisode, Luke’s a champion in our eyes, Kevin’s a fool to do your dirty work, and the guys break down their favorite Steely Dan songs as we continue jamming out for Dad Rock Summer!!!

Listen to our Top 10 Steely Dan Songs Playlist Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist

On this episode the guys discuss Luke’s upcoming trip to Ireland, they compare Bandcamp vs. Spotify, brain worms vs. ear worms and convenience vs. quality. Plus they play an amazing lineup of songs including a song that rocks so hard it moves Kevin across the room.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Automatic - Venus Hour from Excess out June 24th via Stones Throw Records

Erica Dawn Lyle & Vice Cooler - Lost In Thought ft. The Linda Lindas & Kathi Wilcox from LAND TRUST: Benefit for the North East Farmers of Color available exclusively on Bandcamp

Fieh - Fast Food from In the Sun in the Rain out now on Jansen Records

Mint Green - Body Language from All Girls Go To Heaven out now on Pure Noise Records

Uwade - Do You See The Light Around me out now on Psychic Hotline

Listen to all the songs we’ve played on our Best Song Ever Official Playlist

Photo Credits: Automatic photo by Dana Trippe The Linda Lindas by Zen Sekizawa Vice Cooler and Erica Dawn Lyle by Midnight Piper Forman Fieh by Jonathan Vivaas Kise Mint Green by Athel Rogers Uwade by Shervin Lainez

The guys kick off Dad Rock Summer with their friends Joe and Jared from the Big Dad Energy Podcast as they begin to build the ultimate dad rock playlist! They discuss growing mustaches, watching Top Gun for the first time and share the songs that they consider to be dad rock classics. Plus they pick their “Vecna Songs” inspired by Stranger Things, their favorite songs that would pull them back from the Upside Down.

Listen to our Dad Rock Summer playlist.

In this episode, the guys consider becoming a Nile Rodgers tribute podcast, discuss Japanese Breakfast’s SNL performance and giggle about George Constanza in Odd Future apparel. Not to mention, they play an amazing lineup of new music from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Grace Ives - Lullaby from Janky Star out June 10th on True Panther/Havest

Roosevelt - Passion feat. Nile Rodgers out now on City Slang/Greco-Roman

Delicate Steve - Playing In a Band from After Hours out June 8th on ANTI-

LonelyTwin - You! from This End Had No Beginning out July 7th via Ultra Music

Laura Veirs - Seaside Haiku from Found Light out June 8th on Raven Marching Band Records

Iceage - All The Junk On The Outskirts out now on Mexican Summer

Photo Credits: Grace Ives by Samuel Metzger Roosevelt & Nile Rodgers by Eleanor Petry Delicate Steve by Eleanor Petry LonelyTwin by Märta Thisner Laura Veirs by Shelby Brakken Iceage by Søren Lynggaard

In this Kendrick-centric minisode, Luke and Kevin talk about their favorite Kendrick Lamar albums plus they dive deep into his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Luke looks into the mirror, and Kevin demands some more bangers. Plus they share all the new and upcoming music they're digging.

TOUTS: Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Arcade Fire - We Sasami - Squeeze The Smile - A Light for Attracting Attention Kevin Morby - This Is A Photograph Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever

SHOUTS: Alex Izenberg - I’m Not Here Crain Finn - A Legacy of Rentals SOAK - If I Never Know You Like This Again Harry Styles - Harry's house 
mxmtoon - Rising

The boys of Big Dad Energy and Best Song Ever come together in a major cross over event to discuss all things nerd!

SPOILERS FOR MOON KNIGHT AND DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

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In this episode Kevin gets vindicated, Luke unleashes the beast and the guys discuss the tracklist of the Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack. They conceive of the next great YA detective series, discuss artists with day jobs and reminisce about previewing albums at Barnes & Nobel. All this while playing an amazing lineup of new songs!

Songs Played In This Episode:

Rozzi - Consequences feat. Nile Rodgers from Berry out now on BMG

Swamp Dogg - Cheating In The Daylight feat. Willie Clayton from I Need a Job… So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune out now on Don Giovanni Records

Another Michael - Water Pressure out now via Run For Cover Records

Graveyard Club - Halloween from Moonflower out June 17th

Otoboke Beaver - I don’t want to die alone from Super Champon out today via Damnably

Craig Finn - Birthdays from A Legacy of Rentals out May 20th on Positive Jams Records / Thirty Tigers

In this episode, the guys discuss unorthodox album announcements, the perfect album length and the meaning of Angel Numbers. Plus they play a phenomenal selection of songs that inspire deep conversation about dancing through tough times and moving forward.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Lucius - LSD from Second Nature out now on Mom+Pop

Pinegrove - Alaska from 11:11 out now on Rough Trade Records

Chris Bathgate - Don’t Look Back from The Significance of Peaches out May 13th on Quite Scientific

Phebe Starr - My Magic Moon from Heavy Metal Flower Petal out now everywhere

Alex Izenberg - Sorrows Blue Tapestry from I’m Not Here out May 20th on Domino

Linqua Franqa - Necessity from Bellringer out April 22nd on Ernest Jenning Record Co.

Photo Credits: Lucius - Max Wanger 
Pinegrove - Balarama Heller Chris Bathgate - Misty Lynn Bergeron Alex Izenberg - Giraffe Studios Linqua Franqa - Sean Dunn

In this episode the boys catch up about their time away, discuss record collecting and share the Comfort Albums that helped them through some rough weeks. Kevin gets confused by EPs, Luke informs Kevin of an underrated hit by The Darkness and they discuss facing fears and grappling with uncertainty. Plus, they play an astounding lineup of amazing new songs from awesome artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

MUNA - Anything But Me from MUNA out June 24th on Saddest Factory

John Moods - So Sweet, So Nice (Autoplay Version) from Autoplay out now on Mansions and Millions

Yung Bae - L.O.V.E. ft. EARTHGANG, Jon Batiste & Sherwyn from Groove Continental: Side A out now on Arista Records

Barrie - Concrete from Barbara out now on Winspear

Chastity Belt - Fear from Fake / Fear out now everywhere

Fetch Tiger - Peter from Preparation to Pretend out now everywhere,

In this vengeance-filled minisode Luke welcomes Big Dad Energy host Joe Lopez to discuss The Batman in FULL SPOLIER-IFIC FASHION!!! They dig into the plot, cast, creation and music of the film. Joe recommends some of the best Batman comics to check out and Luke shares a shocking experience he had at an MJR theater.

In this episode, the boys are all about the Bitcoin baby as Kevin tries to guess the fake Cryptocurrencies in the game Crypto or Shit No! They find out how much Dogecoin Kevin owns, they debate about a band that Luke loves and Luke talks about his life feeling like a movie. Plus they shred to an amazing and apocalyptic lineup of songs from awesome new artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Empath - Elvis Comeback Special from Visitor out now on Fat Possum Records

The Convenience - Accelerator (Pts. I + II) from Accelerator out now on Winspear

Christian Lee Hutson - Rubberneckers from Quitters out April 1st on Anti-

Oceanator - Bad Brain Daze from Nothing’s Ever Fine out April 8th on Polyvinyl Record Co.

Youth Sector - Always Always Always from Adult Contemporary out now on Family Values

Fatlip & Blu - Good For The Soul ft. Hemlock Ernst from Live From the End of the World Vol. 1 out April 1st on Guilty By Association

In this episode, the boys discuss the Oscar nominations, give their picks for Best Song and Best Score and Luke opens up about the Pokemon episode that made him cry. They talk Bond themes, insecurities, dentist trips and Luke does a whoopsie. Plus they play a lineup of amazing new music and give recommendations for new releases.

Songs Played In This Episode:

BODEGA - Doers from Broken Equipment out March 11th on What’s Your Rupture

KAINA - Apple from It Was a Home out March 4th courtesy of City Slang

Personal Trainer - Key Of Ego out now on The Industry

Night Palace - Jessica Mystic fro, Diving Rings out April 1st via Park the Van

No Frills - Copy Cat from Downward Dog out April 1st on Big Soap

Mice Parade - Eisa Dancers from lapapo out July 1st

In this episode Luke answers an important call, they discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show lineup and Kevin gets vindicated. They talk about having everything you want, having everything you want and not loving and not being able to get what you want. They discuss the brand of Luke’s color changing lightbulb and a P.U.K.E. reference on Peacemaker. All this while playing an amazing lineup of songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Momma - Medicine out now via Polyvinyl

Hatchie - Quicksand from Giving The World Away out April 22nd on Secretly Canadian

NOBRO - Julia from Live Your Truth, Shred Some Gnar out February 23rd via Big Scary Monsters

Los Bitchos - Pista (Fresh Start) from Let The Festivities Begin! Out February 4th on City Slang Records

Liam Benzvi - Hiccup from Acts of Service, out February 18th via Terrible Records

Kids On A Crime Spree - Karl Kandel Hotel from Fall In Love Not In Line out now on Slumberland Records

In this episode we discuss our new theme song, Luke finds out how hard it is to whistle and Kevin tries to find the fake band names in a new game called Band Name or Scam Game. Kevin turns into a condiment, Luke plays with his office lighting setup and Kevin talks about the music on Star Trek: The Next Generation. All this while playing an amazing playlist of new music from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Beach House - Runaway from Once Twice Melody out February 18th on Sub Pop Records

Anna Lunoe - Back Seat feat. Genesis Owusu out now on NLV Records

Dijon - Many Times from Absolutely out now on R&R Digital / Warner Records

Darkbird - Heartbeat out now (Self-released)

The Districts - Outlaw Love feat. Cherry Glazerr’s Clementine Creevy from Great American Painting out March 11th on Fat Possum Records

Brittany Campbell - Eternally out now on Fat Marker

It’s our Best Song Ever Best of 2021 spectacular! We look back on our year, celebrate our accomplishments and count down our Top 10 Albums of 2021. We share musical memories from this year, discuss why music means so much to us and listen to songs from some of the best albums of the year.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Katy Kirby - Traffic! from Cool Dry Place out now on Keeled Scales

LUMP - Bloom At Night from Animal out now on Partisan Records

ME REX - Selections from the album Megabear out now on Big Scary Monsters

In this episode we discuss Red (Taylor’s Version), Swifty Sleuths, the Harry Styles conspiracy theory and our favorite Taylor Swift songs. We talk about our D&D Game, Luke shares the playlist that he made for his character, we give producers the credit they deserve and we discover the music that attracts cats. All this while playing an awesome playlist of fantastic new tunes.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Slothrust - Once More For The Ocean from Parallel Timeline out now on Dangerbird Records

Bruiser Wolf - Middle Men feat. Fat Ray from Dope Game Stupid out now on Bruiser Brigade Records

Spaceface - Long Time feat. LABRYS from Anemoia out January 28th via Mothland

Aesop Rock, Blockhead - Jazz Hands from Garbology out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment

Milo Korbenski - Witch in the Cut from Hot Garbage out now

Magdalena Bay - Dawning of the Season from Mercurial World out now on Luminelle Recordings

Photo Credits: Lindsey Barnes (Slothrust) Uproxxx Magnum Scenes (Bruiser Wolf) Lissyelle Lricchia (Magdalena Bay)

Luke's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4btma0ccFMcrWkPi29asPV?si=ca8693a50b6b4dd3

In this episode we talk about the Mountain Goats trending, a big scary monster makes an appearance and Luke catches Kevin slipping. We talk about music being a way to process pain, make bird jokes and discuss the best album ever recorded in a squash court. All this while playing a top-notch selection of new songs from amazing artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

ME REX - Never Graduate from Pterodactyl out February 4th via Big Scary Monsters

Metronomy - It’s Good To Be Back from Small World out February 18th via Because Music

Land of Talk - Moment Feed from Calming Night Partner out November 12th via Saddle Creek

Ladyhawke - Time Flies from Time Flies out now via BMG

Young Guv - Lo Lo Lonely from GUV III out March 11th via Run For Cover Records

Spud Cannon - Juno from Good Kids Make Bad Apples out now via Good Eye Records

In this episode Luke tells a ghost story, Kevin shares the worst way to lose your air pods and Kevin catches Luke. Luke finally makes a sports joke and Kevins talks about Noodles the Pug. All this while playing a stellar lineup of striking new songs.

Song Played In This Episode:

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - AHHHH! out now via Domestic La La

The Dodos - Annie from Grizzly Peak out November 12th on Polyvinyl

Bad Bad Hats - Detroit Basketball from Walkman out now on Don Giovanni Records

Banoffee - Idiot from Teartracks out today

Central Heat Exchange - Directly Down feat. Varsity from Central Heat Exchange out now on Birthday Cake Media

Sarah Jaffe - Frances McDormand, Catherine O’Hara from The Championship EP out now on Kirtland Records

In this episode, we discuss our T-Shirt selection, we find out the REAL reason Luke has two phones and Luke tells a story about a mysterious knock at his door. Luke talks about his favorite scene in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and a fond memory set to music. We talk American Horror Story, Midnight Mass and we play an amazing lineup of new tunes including our first Spooky Season Song of the year.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Dazy - Fool In The Mirror from MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD: The First 24 Songs out now on Convulse Records

Let’s Eat Grandma - Hall of Mirrors out now via Transgressive

Petite Amie - Adiós from Petite Amie out today via Park The Van / Devil In The Woods

Kynsy - Mr. Nice Guy out now

Black Marble - Ceiling from Fast Idol out October 22nd on Sacred Bones

Olive Vox - Bury Me Low out now

On this episode we discuss a historic milestone for humanity, Kevin tries to perfect his sigh and we imitate Austin Powers. We talk about misquoted movie lines, elf powers and Luke gives multiple standing ovations. All this while playing a lineup of sweet and hazy pop and rock jams.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Public Service Broadcasting - Blue Heaven feat. Andreya Casablanca from Bright Magic out September 24th on Play It Again Sam

Juliana Hatfield - Mouthful of Blood from Blood out now on American Laundromat Records

Ducks Ltd. - 18 Cigarettes from Modern Fiction out October 1st on Carpark Records

Pom Pom Squad - Head Cheerleader from Death of a Cheerleader out now on City Slang

Dummy - Daffodils from Mandatory Enjoyment out October 22nd on Trouble In Mind Records

Sasha and the Valentines - Witches from So You Think You Found Love? out now

In this episode, we discuss Taylor Swift cat names, Tik Tok’s version of Tweets and cancellations and Seinfeld Deep Cuts. We do a PSA to raise awareness about VCG and talk about what makes a good cover. Then we play an incredible playlist of funky and rockin’ tracks from innovative new artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Sarah Kinsley - Karma from The King EP out now on Everybody’s Publishing

Daniel Romano - Nocturne Child from Corba Poems out September 10th on You’ve Changed Records

Alfie Templeman - Wait, I Lied from Forever Isn’t Long Enough, out now on Chess Club.

Matthew E. White - Nested from K Bay out September 10th on Domino

Shamir - Ocean Eyes out now on We Are: The Guard.

ALMA - Sips of Oxygen from Mosaic out September 7th

We’re feelin’ the summer vibes in this minisode as we select our Top 5 Songs of the Summer. We discuss pool noodles, Pokemon fantasies, windows-down cruisin’ and music for cats. Kevin takes on a new persona and becomes the bad boy of podcasting. Plus, we share all the music we’re loving and looking forward to.

TOUTS

LUMP - Animal Bleachers - Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night Foxing - Draw Down The Moon Isaiah Rashad - The House Is Burning Vince Staples - Vince Staples Torres - Thirstier Clairo - Sling Jungle - Loving In Stereo Lorde - Solar Power Nas - King’s Disease II The Killers - Pressure Machine Still Woozy - If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is Fever Dreams - Villagers KUNZITE - Visuals Reflection of Youth - Eera I Love My Mom - Indigo De Souza Angel Olsen - Aisles I Think You Should Leave Season 2

SHOUTS

Indigo De Souza - Any Shape You Take Big Red Machine - How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last? Nite Jewel - No Sun Halsey - If I Can't Love, I Want Power CHVRCHES - Screen Violence Men I Trust - The Untourable Album 3OH!3 - Need Kanye West - Donda

In this episode, we talk about football being back, pool party hacks and how Aldi works. Kevin tries to get Luke to talk about sports, Luke talks about humming to himself like a weirdo. Plus, we play a lineup of amazing songs from scintillating style-swirlers.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Nation of Language - This Fractured Mind from A Way Forward out November 5th

Alice Phoebe Lou - Dusk from Glow out now

Indigo De Souza - Hold U from Any Shape You Take out August 27th on Saddle Creek

St. Panther - Highway out now on Nice Life Recording Company / How So Records

S. Raekwon - Darling from Where I’m At Now out October 8th on Father/Daughter

EERA - Ladder from Speak out December 3rd on Just Dust Recordings

In this episode, Luke comes back with a Dave Report about the Dave Matthews Band concerts he recently attended, Kevin has to perform a DavExorcism on Luke and we talk about the big news of Kevin and Annie getting engaged! Luke shares some concerning information about his personal life that deeply disturbs Kevin. All this while playing an explosive lineup of amazing new songs.

Song Played In This Episode:

Sleigh Bells - Locust Laced from Texis out September 10th on Mom + Pop

White Denim - Crystal Bullets out now on English Mallard

LUMP (Laura Marling, Mike Lindsay) - Climb Every Wall from Animal out now on Chrysalis Records / Partisan Records

Wild Pink - The Wind Was Like a Train from A Billion Little Lights out now on Royal Mountain Records

Porches - Okay from All Day Gentle Hold ! out October 8th on Domino

In this episode, we challenge our expectations as we go to space with Jeff Bezos and the trip isn’t exactly what we had anticipated. We talk about parents naming their kids after fictional characters, Kevin talks about an Akon song killing a party and we discuss our old iTunes purchases. All this while playing an amazing lineup of new songs from notable and new artists.

Songs Played In The Episode:

Jackie Hayes - have fun from There’s Always going To Be Something EP out August 13th

Methyl Ethel - Neon Cheap out now on Future Classic

A Great Big Pile Of Leaves - Beat Up Shoes from Pono out August 13th on Topshelf Records

Chong the Nomad - Take Two feat. Hollis out now

Gavin Turek - Illusions from Madame Gold out today on Madame Gold Records

Born Ruffians - Heat Wave from Pulp out now on Wavy Haze Records / Yep Roc Records

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It’s Best Song Ever: Nights as we get smooth and syrup-throated to discuss syrup fights, Munch-real (like Montreal), Cat TV, reactions to Keyboard Cat and Lil Nas X’s Montero The Album trailer and more. Luke does a deep dive (obsessive rant) on his favorite album of the year and the future of music. All this and a lineup of amazing songs that are full of surprises.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Weekend Run out now on Jagjaguwar

Radiant Baby - Reputation from Pantomine out September 24th on Libson Lux

Nature TV - Hometown out now on Heist or Hit

ME REX - Galena selections from Megabear out now on Big Scary Monsters

Louis Prince - Yes, Indeed out now

Samia - Show Up from Scout EP out July 23rd on Grand Jury

On this episode Luke is back from vacation and he catches Kevin up on his time away. We talk about robot body parts, gators and Kevin’s Fall Out Boy back tattoo. Kevin tries to explain football to Luke and Luke makes puns with the word “shred” that drive Kevin up the wall. We play a fantastic lineup of songs from bold new artists and Luke ends the show by paying tribute to his friend who passed away.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Jxst J - Alone from How to Pronounce Jxst J out July 23rd

Sam Gellaitry - Duo from IV out now on Viewfinder

JW Francis - John, Take Me With You from WANDERKID out October 1st on Sunday Best Recordings

EXUM - Dark Kept Secret from Xardinal Coffee out now on ücke

Ducks Ltd. - Oblivion from Get Bleak out now on Carpark Records

Ora the Molecule - Creator from Human Safari out July 23rd on Mute Records

Rob Waclawski - Left Empty

It’s Luke’s Beeday Waspectacular as the guys celebrate Luke’s birthday in his wasp-infested house. We talk about fears and thrashing in church and Ebeneezer Scrooge’s bedhead. We talk about brotherhood and collaboration and the battle of instinct vs. thought. We try not to get stung while playing some delightful diddies from amazing artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Overcoats feat. Tennis - The Hardest Part from Used To Be Scared of the Dark out June 4th on Loma Vista Recordings

Manchester Orchestra - Bed Head from The Million Masks of God out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Max Pope - Automatic out now on Virgin Music

McKinley Dixon - Swangin’ from For My Mama And Anyone Who Look Like Her out now on Spacebomb

Field Music - Orion From The Street from Flat White Moon out now on Memphis Industries

Saint Sister - Oh My God Oh Canada from Where I Should End out June 25th

In this episode we vent about voice activated AI technology, slander Snow Patrol and play Animation or Rap Sensation. We talk about love, Luke gets stingy with his fries and Kevin take on the mantle of sample sleuth. We talk about the simplistic determination of animals in nature and discuss overthinking our choices. Then, we put on our dancing pants and rave while listening to a lineup of amazing songs.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Rostam - From The Back of a Cab from Changephobia out June 4th on Matsoor Projects

Mykki Blanco - Love Me feat. Jamila Woods & Jay Cue from Broken Heart and Beauty Sleep out June 18th on Transgressive Records

Polo & Pan - Ani Kuni from Cyclorama out June 25th on Hamburger Records / EOS Records / Virgin Records France

Mr. Twin Sister - Expressions out now

Yellow Ostrich - Birds from Soft out now on Barsuk Records

KALI - Lucy from CIRCLES out now

In this episode, Luke tries to recover from 4/20 and we talk about the Oscars ceremony being weird. The boys attend a party in their minds and talk about hold music, company meeting soundtracks and which kind of mask you should wear to an orgy. The guys attend a party in their minds, Luke dances with his cat and we debate the meaning of brunch and the sound of the summer. Luke plays a clip from his interview with Nasimiyu and we playing an amazing lineup of strong songs from bold artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Islands - (We Like To) Do It With The Lights On from Islomania out June 11th on Royal Mountain Records

Holiday Ghosts - Off Grid from North Street Air out May 21 on FatCat Records

Wallice - Hey Michael feat. Marinelli from Off The Rails out this summer

John Moods - Without You from So Sweet out now on Arbutus Records

The Lazy Eyes - Where's My Brain??? from their forthcoming second EP

Nasimiyu - Secretsecret from POTIONS out May 7th on Figureight Records

Nasimiyu discusses the creation of her song "Secretsecret"

In this episode, we talk about the passing of DMX and Kevin tries to parse cartoon character names from outlandish band names in Animation or Rock Sensation. Kevin talks about his dad’s group of friends with weird nicknames and we talk about anxiety and recognizing out lack of control. We talk about Daniel Johnston, perfect summer days and combining the Godzilla and the Fast and the Furious franchises. We say no to the bullshit while playing a bombastic lineup of bouncy and badass tunes.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Mannequin Pussy - Control from Perfect out May 21st on Epitaph

Claud - Gold from Super Monster out now on Saddest Factory Records / Dead Oceans

Sophia Kennedy - I Can See You from Monsters out May 7th on City Slang

Sedona - Drifting Days out now on Terrible Records

Folamour feat. Zeke Manyika - The Journey from The Journey out in June on FHUO / Sony Music Entertainment France

Shungudzo - There’s Only So Much A Soul Can Take from I’m Not A Mother But I Have Children out June 18th on Svikiro Records / Young Forever

In this episode, we talk Tik Tok, Radiohead, and being old. We talk in-depth about the Space Jam: A New Legacy trailer, Lebron James Jr’s number selections, and the ingredients for a great X-Files episode. We talk about Kevin being attracted to countdowns, Kevin tries to add another dad to our 3 daddy roster and Luke introduces a new segment called Sample Sleuth. All this while playing a phenomenal lineup of amazing new tunes.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Middle Kids - Stacking Chairs from Today We’re The Greatest out now on Domino Recording Co.

Japanese Breakfast - Be Sweet from Jubilee out June 4th on Dead Oceans

Kiwi Jr. - Cooler Returns from Cooler Returns out now on Sub Pop Records

Sorry - Cigarette Packet from Twixtustwain EP out now on Domino Recording Co.

NewDad - Slowly from Waves out now on Fair Youth Records

For Those I Love - The Shape of You from For Those I Love out now on September Recordings Limited

In this episode, we talk about being Half-Vaxxers and Lil Nas X’s new video and sneaker lawsuit. We talk about ethical fruit and Luke solves the Trolley Problem. We advocate for more songs being about frogs and cats and discuss the prevalence of song covers. Luke talks about the night that he was the dancing queen and we prove our nerd credentials. All this while playing a fantastic lineup of sunny and funky jams.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Chaos Chaos - ETERNAL from Ethical Plum out this fall

Aesop Rock - Long Legged Larry out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment

Kishi Bashi - Waiting for Springtime from Emigrant out today on Joyful Noise Recordings

Pearl Charles - Only For Tonight from Magic Mirror out now on Kanine Records

Safe Money (TINO & K. Carter) - Safe Money from Safe Money out today

Ana Frango Elétrico - Mulher Homem Bicho out now on RISCO / Tratore

In this episode, Kevin brags about his bass boosting subwoofer, Luke talks about his cool cat shirt collection and one of his favorite underrated artists, Judee Sill. We discuss the Grammy’s strange nomination process, Don Henley’s band name, Ghost of Tsushima and Age of the Samurais. Then, we travel through time and reality begins to fold in on itself like the forging of katana. All this while playing a mind-bindingly magnificent playlist of new music.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Roosevelt - See You Again from Polydans out now on City Slang / Greco-Roman

Baby Boys - Duke and the Cash from Threesome out now on Grand Jury Music

Armani White - Danny Mac out now on Legendbound

Chad VanGaalen - Samurai Sword from World’s Most Stressed Out Gardener out today on Sub Pop Records

Babeheaven - Cassette Beat from Home for Now out now

Xiu Xiu - A Bottle of Rum feat. Liz Harris from OH NO out March 26th on Polyvinyl Records

In this episode, Luke steals a song slot from Kevin and Kevin tries to parse cartoon characters from outlandish rapper monikers in the game Animation or Rap Sensation. We talk hot dog slang and Luke angers arborists and botanists with his plant ignorance. We talk about hiding yourself behind different things and Luke plays a clip of his interview with Charlie Drinkwater from TV Priest. All while playing a top-notch selection of stellar songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

TV Priest - Slideshow from Uppers out now on Sub Pop Records

Oceanator - I Would Find You from Things I Never Said out now on Polyvinyl Record Co.

Valerie June - Call Me a Fool feat. Carla Thomas from The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers out March 12th via June Tunes Music / Fantasy Records

Katy Kirby - Cool Dry Place from Cool Dry Place out now on Keeled Scales

The Ophelias - Grand Canyon from For Luck out now on Joyful Noise Recordings / The Ophelias

Ron Gallo - HIDE (MYSELF BEHIND YOU) from PEACEMEAL out March 5th on New West Records

In this icy installment of Best Song Ever we talk about the snowstorm of the century, shoveling, and petty snow plowers. Inspired by the Cruella trailer we pitch ideas for gritty Disney villain origin stories. Our songs take us to space to the beach and then back to space. We laugh at each other’s song picks but debate and defend our varied style preferences. All this while playing some lush and lively songs from amazing artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Thyla - Breathe out now on LAB Records, Ltd

The Weather Station - Tried To Tell You from Ignorance out now on Fat Possum Records

Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains - Tourne Autour from Banana Bleue out February 26th on Domino

Hether - Stick Thumb from Sticky Thumb out now on ear slime c/o R&R Digital

Geneva Jacuzzi - Do I Sad? from Lamaze (reissue) out February 26th on Mexican Summer

Jessie Murph - Upgrade out now on Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment

We prep for the Big Game but not the one you’re thinking of, then we play a Weezer-based game called What’s Red & Blue & Green & White & Black All Over? We talk about the harm of comparing yourself to others and being thankful for your friends. We talk about debates over the pronunciation of the word “bonafide” and the nutritional value of various juices. All this while playing a stellar selection of songs by magnificent and mysterious artists from all corners of the world.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Weezer - Numbers from OK Human out now on Crush Music/Atlantic Recording Corporation

serpentwithfeet - Fellowship feat. Sampha and Lil Silva from DEACON out March 26th on Secretly Canadian

Emotional Oranges - Bonafide feat. Chiiild from JUICEBOX coming soon on Avant Garden/Island Records

CYRRCA - Apocalypse Tao from CYRRCA out February 26th on World Tribe Productions

Pillow Queens - Handsome Wife from In Waiting out now on Pillow Queens Records

La Chica - La Loba from La Loba out now on Zamora

We celebrate Kevin’s 28th birthday in some questionable ways and play songs from some of our favorite albums of 2020. We count down our Top 10 Albums of last year as the party gets sloppy and the guests get sloshy. Kevin lays out his anti-long-album “Views rule” and talks about being a CRJ super-stan. We talk about the power of music binding itself to events in our lives and the world at large. Luke hides in a bathroom and it all ends with some shocking revelations.

Songs Played In This Episode:

The Beths - Jump Rope Gazers from Jump Rope Gazers out now on Carpark Records

Sa-Roc - Goddess Gang from The Sharecropper’s Daughter out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment LLC

Run The Jewels - JU$T feat. Pharrell Williams & Zach de la Rocha from RTJ4 out now on Jewel Runners LLC

Lomelda - Hanna Sun from Hannah out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Samia - Waverly from The Baby out now on Grand Jury Music

We start our new year with a new co-host as Kevin Connor joins Luke to talk about some of the best music of 2020. We discuss our Top 20 lists and countdown from 20-11. We catch up about how our new year is going, sing Abba hits, swap podcast recommendations and debate who is the greatest collaborator. All this while playing songs from some of 2020’s most unforgettable albums.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Soccer Mommy - yellow is the color of her eyes from color theory out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Caroline Rose - Feel The Way I Want from Superstar out now on New West Records

Naeem - Stone Harbor from Startisha out now on 37d03d

Cut Copy - Running In The Grass from Freeze, Melt out now on Cutters Records

Tennis - Tender As A Tomb from Swimmer out now on Mutually Detrimental/Thirty Tigers

On the new episode Luke talks about owning a home, squirrel sex, spiders, and encourages the listener to appreciate Autumn more. He talks about all the great music content he’s been watching (and crying during): Song Exploder, Beastie Boys Story and David Byrne’s American Utopia. He talks about cycles of trauma and tries to guess which Black Mirror episode ruined Mike Eagle’s marriage. He waxes poetic about this season we’re in and plays an incredible lineup of beautiful songs from amazing artists.

Songs Played On This Episode:

Fleet Foxes - Sunblind from Shore out now on Anti

Sa-Roc - Something Real from The Sharecropper’s Daughter out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment

Open Mike Eagle - Death Parade from Anime, Trauma, and Divorce out now on Auto Reverse

Another Michael - New Music out now on Run For Cover Records

Luke talks about his journalistic pursuits and plays a clip from his interview with Reks. He talks about a Kanye tweet comment section and reveals the best comeback response ever. Not to mention he plays an amazing playlist of songs that have epic explosions of sound and examine the things (or T.H.I.N.G.S.) that define a person.

Songs played in this episode:

Reks - T.H.I.N.G.S. from T.H.I.N.G.S. (The Hunger Inside Never Gets Satisfied) out now on Brick Records

Lunchbox - Gary of the Academy from After School Special out October 30th on Slumberland Records

Young Guv - Cold In The Summer out now on Run For Cover Records

Lomelda - It’s Infinite from Hannah out now on Double Double Whammy

Helena Deland - Someone New from Someone New out October 16th on Luminelle Recordings

Daniel Romano - A Rat Without a Tale from How Ill Thy World Is Ordered out now on You’ve Changed Records

On this episode Luke is flying solo, so he tries to fight his loneliness by listening to songs about feeling alone. He talks about seeing things from a new perspective, expectations vs. reality and how to not win an argument. He talks about classic works of art and nostalgically analyzing your past mistakes. Luke plays a clip from his interview with Georgia Anne Muldrow aka Jyoti, and plays a phenomenal selection of songs from amazing artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

The Beths - Dying to Believe from Jump Rope Gazers out now on Carpark Records

Phil Augusta Jackson - Alone from The Redondo Tape out today on DSO A5 Certified Records

Anjimile - Maker from Giver Taker out September 18th on Father/Daughter Records

Jonsi - Swill feat. Robyn from Shiver out October 2nd on Krunk

Samia - Triptych from The Baby out now on Grand Jury Music

Jyoti - Orgone from Mama, You Can Bet! out now on eOne Music / SomeOthaShip Connect

On this episode we talk Lake and Bakes, 4th of July, and patriotic dips. Luke plays a clip from his interview with Alex Izenberg. We talk about learning from our regrets and reminisce about childhood field trips to science museums. All while playing an awesome playlist of breezy tunes.

Songs Played in This Episode:

Alex Izenberg - Disraeli Woman from Caravan Château out July 31st on Domino Recording Co.

Pottery - Hot Heater from Welcome to Bobby’s Motel out now on Partisan Records

Jade Hairpins - Yesterdang from Harmony Avenue out now on Merge Records

Discovery Zone - Dance II from Remote Control out now on Mansions and Millions

Angelo De Augustine - Santa Barbara out now on Asthmatic Kitty Records

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In this episode the LaBenne cousins talk about Luke’s 30th birthday message from Sisqo and parody songs with Sisqo’s name. We talk about The Last of Us Part II and how it’s bigger and better than ever. We talk about AOL Instant Messenger and making an exciting discovery. We talk about sexy songs that transport you to bedroom time. We talk about how we should stop using phrases like “Infectious” and “Viral.” We talk about god thinking plans are jokes. We talk about honoring those who never had a voice, whose stories aren’t told. All this while playing a lineup of brilliant new songs from bold artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Deerhoof - Future Teenage Cave Artists from Future Teenage Cave Artists out now on Joyful Noise Recordings

Hinds - Good Bad Times from The Prettiest Curse out now on Mom+Pop

rum.gold - Waiting For (feat. Jamila Woods) from aiMless out now on Leola LLC

Kate NV - Plans from Room For The Moon out now on RVNG Intl.

Run The Jewels - a few words for the firing squad (radiation) from RTJ4 out now on Jewel Runners LLC

Shamir - On My Own out now

It’s the BEST SONG EVER BRIAN’S BIRTHDAY BONANZA!!! We take some calls from Brian’s favorite musicians, plus a special announcement about Daddy #3: Offshelf.net. Luke talks about his interview with hip hop producer Elaquent and plays a clip about him talking about his album Forever Is A Really Long Time. We talk about whale sounds and CD sample machines. We try to figure out New York geography with knowledge from Spider-man and Gossip Girl. We talk about our reading habits, Luke pitches some content for Netflix and we talk about not owing anything to anyone. All this while playing a spectacular swarm of new songs from amazing artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Elaquent - Annoyed feat. Saturn, Alexander from Forever Is A Pretty Long Time out now on Mello Music Group

Nation of Language - The Wall and I from Introduction Presence out today

Seán Barna - Eastern Junk Dancing from Margret Thatcher of the Lower East Side out May 29th on American Songwriter

Painted Zeros - Commuter Rage from When You Found Forever out May 29th on Don Giovanni Records

Jacknife Lee - Made It Weird feat. Open Mike Eagle from The Jacknife Lee out May 29th on Slow Kids Records

Kelly Lee Owens - Night from Inner Song August 28th on Smalltown Supersound

We walk about Baby Grimes-Musk, alien languages, and Brian makes Luke (aaaahhh) FREAK OUT! We talk about weird coincidences, deja vu, and living in a simulation. Luke plays a clip from his interview with LA Priest where they talk about Soft Hair, Britney Spears, and Tiger King. We talk about living in the city vs. living in the country. Luke tries to teach Brian how to pronounce Bon Iver. We talk about manipulative men and carrying the weight of the world. We talk about reinventing yourself as a new character. All while playing an incredible lineup of songs that are sure to please our robot overlords.

Songs Played In This Episode:

LA Priest - Beginning from GENE out June 5th on Domino Recording Co.

Naeem feat. Swamp Dogg and Justin Vernon - Simulation from Startisha out June 12th on 37D03D

Bibio - Sleep On The Wing from Sleep On The Wing out June 12th on Warp Records

Johanna Warren - Twisted from Chaotic Good out now on Wax Nine/Carpark Records

Land of Talk - Weight of that Weekend from Indistinct Conversations out July 31st on Saddle Creek

The Soft Pink Truth - We from Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase? out now on Thrill Jockey Records

We talk quarantine drinking, contact-free pee and the haziest high holiday, 4/20. We talk about money troubles and Brian questions the message of the Animal Crossing games. We talk about imposter syndrome and self-doubt. All this while playing a fantastic lineup of breezy and bouncy tunes.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Hala - Somehow from Red Herring out May 1st on Cinematic

Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto from Punisher out June 19th on Dead Oceans

Momma - Double Dare from Two of Me out June 5th on Danger Collective

default genders - checking in with the old gang (ash nerve remix) from pain mop girl 2020 out now on Bandcamp

STRFKR - Never The Same from Future Past Life out now on Polyvinyl

Coriky - Clean Kill from Coriky out May 29th on Dischord Records

The LaBenne cousins investigate the source code of famous peoples’ websites and make some shocking revelations. They talk about their favorite albums from Q1 of 2020. They talk about Tiger Kings and Kings of Rock ’n’ Roll. Luke tries to teach Brian the difference between Snoop Dogg and Swamp Dogg and talks about crying in a Panera Drive-Thru. Brian reveals his shaved head to the world and tells the story of how he went from Mess Head Boy to Punk Rock Bezos. They also talk about being the caretaker of yourself, all this while playing the best playlist of new tunes you could ask for.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Tennis - Need Your Love from Swimmer out now on Mutually Detrimental / Thirty Tigers

Protomartyr – Processed by the Boys from Ultimate Success Today out May 29th on Domino

Swamp Dogg - Good, Better, Best from Sorry You Couldn’t Make It out now on Joyful Noise

Half Waif – Ordinary Talk from The Caretaker out now on Anti-

En Attendant Ana - Down The Hill from Juillet out now on Trouble In Mind Records

Shabazz Palaces – Fast Learner feat. Purple Tape Nate from The Don of Diamond Dreams out April 17th on Sub Pop

It’s a Switcheroo Hullabaloo on this episode as the cousins LaBenne trade songs during isolation. Luke talks about the cruise he just went on and the playlist Brian made to help calm his fears. We discuss having a beginner’s mindset, people assuming that they’re experts and Brian tells Luke to drink Essential Oils. We try to figure out if Mark Zuckerberg is a ghost, alien or robot and what the heck he does with all that sand!?! Brian sh*t talks a band he’s playing and pitches an erotic train conductor story while Luke does a flawless Jim Carey impression. All this while playing an incredible playlist of Quaran-Tunes.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Squid - Sludge out now on Warp Records

Nap Eyes - Mark Zuckerberg from Snapshot of a Beginner out now on Jagjaguwar

Dirty Projectors - Overlord from Windows Open out now on Domino

Louis Prince - The Number Thirteen from Thirteen out now on Last Gang Records

Jordana - Crunch from Classical Notions of Happiness out now on Grand Jury Music

Disq - Loneliness from Collector out now on Saddle Creek

This week the guys play a game about Nicolas Cage and Samuel L. Jackson called Not The Bees or Motherfuckin’ Snakes. They have a Chardy Party and discuss their wine preferences. They talk about feeling like a failure, nostalgia for childhood and changing as you grow. They talk about having friends on the track and Luke shares his history with durags. All this while playing amazing songs from artists who do it their damn selves.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Yves Tumor – Gospel for a New Century from Heaven to a Tortured Mind out April 3rd on Warp   Star Parks - Something More from The New Sounds of Late Capitalism out now on Modern Outsider

Soccer Mommy – Circle the Drain from Color Theory out today on Loma Vista

The Undercover Dream Lovers - Chardonnay from It’s All In Your Head out February 28th   Thundercat – Dragonball Durag from It Is What It Is out April 3rd on Brainfeeder   JUICEBOXXX - In The Basement from It’s Easy To Feel Like A Nobody When You’re Living In The City out February 28th on Dangerbird Records

It’s the first BSE episode of 2020! The guys chat on a cutting edge, voice-controlled social media device and try not to talk about the Big Game. They discuss loving yourself and living in the moment. Luke learns what a Bellini is and that zip codes can have 3 digits. All this while playing a super playlist of amazing tunes.

Songs Played in this Episode:

Austra - Risk It out now on Domino

Ethan Gruska feat. Phoebe Bridgers - Enough For Now from En Garde out now on Warner Records

070 Shake - Guilty Conscience from Modus Vivendi out now on GOOD Music/Def Jam

The Districts - Cheap Regrets from You Know I’m Not Going Anywhere out March 13th on Fat Possum

Westerman - Blue Comanche out now on Partisan Records

Gladie - A Pace Far Different from Safe Sins out February 28th on Lame-O Records

It’s list season so the guys play a game called Most Streams or Bad Dreams, and then they brainstorm ideas for a new podcast called Talkin’ Lists. They talk about numerical paradoxes and Luke gets confused by simple math. The guys do funny dances and they jam out to a playlist that puts all other lists to shame.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Dan Deacon - Sat By a Tree from Mystic Familiar out January 31st on Domino

Xenia Rubinos - DIOSA from DIOSA vs. BUGEISHA out now on Anti

Your Smith - In Between Plans from Wild Wild Woman EP out now on Neon Gold Records

Thyla - Lennox Hill from Everything At Once out January 24th

Black Marble - Private Show from Bigger Than Life out now on Sacred Bones

The guys catch up after being away for a few weeks and Luke shares his secret identity. They talk about the Impeachment hearings and the eyes and asses involved with that process. They discuss being overworked and the culture that promotes it and Luke gives his theories on what the acronym S.U.C.C.E.S.S. could mean. They talk about the importance of emphasis and the terrors of sleep paralysis. Finally, they break down their need for constant attention and most importantly play an unimpeachable playlist of songs.

Sløtface - S.U.C.C.E.S.S. from Sorry for the Late Reply out January 31st on Nettwerk/Propeller Recordings

The Homesick - I Celebrate My Fantasy from The Big Exercise out February 7th on SubPop

Wished Bone - Trees We Couldn’t Tell The Size Of from Sap Season out now

Emily Yacina - Bleachers from Remember The Silver out December 6th

Berhana - Health Food from HAN out now on EQT Recordings

Basic Plumbing - Constant Attention from Keeping Up Appearances out January 24th on Bandcamp

The guys talk about Star Wars and music plagiarism cases concerning Yellowcard and JUICE WRLD & Cece Peniston and Lizzo. They remember times when they had to go home and start over. They talk about the Between Two Ferns Movie, Comedy Bang Bang and put an end to The War of Duets. They discuss how they like their steak cooked and Brian talks about driving to a Creed concert in a Range Rover. All this in addition to the finest playlist of songs you’ve ever experienced.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Caribou - Home out now on Merge Records

Destroyer - Crimson Tide from Have We Met? Out January 31st on Merge Records

Matt Berninger and Phoebe Bridgers - Walking on a String out now on Dead Oceans

Frances Quinlan - Rare Thing from Likewise out January 31st on Saddle Creek

Porches - rangerover out now on Domino Recording Co.

Girl Ray - Girl from Girl out November 8th on Moshi Moshi

Luke is damaged as he talks about seeing Joker, complains about his Roomba and tells the story of Joker parade that he encountered. Luke tells a strange tale from his childhood and Brian talks about how he’s missing his childhood memories. They talk about making something beautiful out of your past hardships and play a beautiful playlist of songs to end your week on.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Spearmint - 24 Hours In A&E from Are You From The Future out November 1st on hitBACK label

Dry Cleaning – Sit Down Meal from Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks out October 25th on It’s OK

Little Scream - Disco Ball from Speed Queen out October 25th on Merge Records

Great Grandpa – Bloom from Four of Arrows out October 25th on Double Double Whammy

Kiwi Jr. - Salary Man from Football Money out January 17th on Persona Non Grata Records

Wilco – Hold Me Anyway from Ode to Joy out now on dBpm Records

The guys celebrate the arrival of October by playing Hymn or Horror, talking about catholic weddings, Jesus impersonators and Luke does a dramatic reading of one particularly intense hymn. They discuss albums from previous eras that still have pertinent themes today. They talk about what to do when the world is crashing down around you and having a heart that’s too full of love. Also, hear a clip from Luke’s interview with L’Orange and Jeremiah Jae, full feature on Offshelf.net on Tuesday, October 8th. All while playing a fantastic lineup of songs.

Songs Played In This Episode:

A Giant Dog - Keep The Car Running from Neon Bible out now on Merge Records

Georgia – Never Let You Go from Seeking Thrills out in January 2020 on Domino

L’Orange & Jeremiah Jae - Dead Battery from Complicate Your Life With Violence out now on Mello Music Group

Teebs feat. Panda Bear – Studie from Anicca out October 25th on Brainfeeder

Stevan - LNT out now on Honeymoon

Bonnie Prince Billy – At the Back of the Pit from I Made a Place out November 15th on Drag City

Luke is angry that the government is going to take his guns and Brian may be possessed by Pennywise the Clown. They talk about the stigma around mensuration, male birth control and gene editing with CRISPR. They talk about their hopes for the year 2020, Tom Delong exposing aliens and Luke beats the clown out of Brian. All while playing an amazing playlist of funky and positive tunes.

Songs Played In This Episode:

DIIV – Blankenship from Deceiver out October 4th on Captured Tracks

Sis - Night From Scratch from Gas Station Roses out now on Native Cat Recordings

Field Music – Only in a Man’s World from Making a New World out January 10, 2020 On Memphis Industries

KAZU - Meo from Adult Baby out now on Adult Baby Records

Corridor – Domino from Junior out October 18th on Sub Pop

Brittany Howard - Stay High from Jamie out TODAY September 20th on ATO Records

The boys are back in town as Luke returns from his honeymoon and fills Brian in on his time in France and Spain. Luke tells Brian about the best meal of his life and an incriminating video of him. The boys talk relationships, friendships, sail ships and bands that use VV’s instead of W’s. They talk about movies about dogs movies, Disney movies that scarred them as children. They get real and talk about gun violence and mental health. All this while playing the best lineup of songs this side of the Atlantic.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Whitney - Giving Up from Forever Turned Around out now on Secretly Canadian

Hovvdy - Ruin (my ride) from Heavy Lifter out October 18th on Double Double Whammy

Jamie Drake - Redwood Tree from Everything’s Fine out September 20th on AntiFragile Music

clipping. - Nothing is Safe from There Existed an Addiction to Blood our October 18th on Sub Pop

Ezra Furman - Transition From Nowhere to Nowhere from Twelve Nudes out now on Bella Union

Danny Brown - Dirty Laundry from uknowhatimsayin¿ out October 4th on Warp Records

Brian calls in from his vacation and drifts through Lake Michigan as the guys talk about summer days, Tim Allen and Papa Roach. They talk about making your own family and being proud of where you come from. All while playing an incredible playlist of summer tunes from promising new artists.

Songs Played On This Episode:

Curtis Roach - You Got It from Lellow out now

Sampa The Great - OMG from The Return out September 13th on Ninja Tune

Angelica Garcia - It Don’t Hinder Me out now on Spacebomb

Natural Monuments - Alone Etc. from Own A Sword out now

Lower Dens - I Drive from The Competition out September 6th on Ribbon Music

Jenny Hval - Ashes to Ashes from The Practice of Love out September 13th on Sacred Bones

IT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!!!!!! We celebrate this momentous occasion by looking back at our time doing the podcast. Luke plays a song he wrote to mark the occasion and we do a year in review (so far), we play some of our favorite music of 2019 and have many laughs along the way.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Denzel Curry - CAROLMART from ZUU out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Little Simz feat. Michael Kiwanuka - Flowers form GREY Area out now on AGE101 Music

Bibio - Curls from Ribbons out now on Warp Records

Kevin Morby - No Halo from Oh My God out now on Dead Oceans

Tyler The Creator - GONE, GONE/THANK U from IGOR out now on Columbia Records

Weyes Blood - Something To Believe from Titanic Rising out now on Sub Pop

In this patriotic episode the LaBenne cousins talk 4th of July traditions, Dem Debates, and Luke makes a shocking confession. The guys talk about Contemporary Christian Music, play a new game called God or Erotica and Luke does some DC Talk themed comedy. All this while playing a patriotic playlist of phenomenal songs.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Shura - religion (u can lay your hands on me) from forevher out 8/16 on Secretly Canadian

Heart Bones - Disappearer out now

Sui Zhen – “Perfect Place” Losing, Linda out sept 22nd on Cascine

Hot Chip - Bath Full of Ecstasy from Bath Full of Ecstasy out now on Domino Recording Co.

Moon Duo – “Stars Are The Light from Stars are the Light out September 27 on Sacred Bones

COMA - Snurebassen out now on City Slang

It’s the Best Song Ever Bachelor Party Spectacular! The boys celebrate Luke’s impending nuptials with keg stands, party drugs, dance parties with Steve Gutenberg and berating their fictional engineer Nerbert. Luke invents the concept of Road Rolling where you trick someone into listening to Old Town Road. Brian tries to get rich and avoid paying taxes and the guys advocate for redhead stepchildren. Plus they play and incredible lineup of songs to keep the party raging.

Bon Iver - U (Man Like) out now on Jagjaguwar

House of Feelings feat. Kip Berman - 401k out now

B Boys - I Want from Dudu out July 26th on Captured Tracks

SAULT - Why Why Why Why Why from 5 out now on Forever Living Originals

Divino Nino - Melty Caramelo from Foam out now on Winspear

Frankie Cosmos - Windows from Close it Quietly out September 6th on Sub Pop

The guys talk about the E3 conference and Luke tries to figure out how video games are made. Also, it’s Father’s Day so the guys discuss Luke’s secret family. They brainstorm the theme song for a Golden Girls reboot and Luke tries to impersonate Jeff Goldblum. All this while playing an amazing lineup of songs that would make daddy proud.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Cosmo Gold - Drown The Fly from Waiting On The City out now

KAINA – Green from Next to the Sun out July 12th on Sooper Records

Joanna Sternberg - This Is Not from Then I Try Some More out July 12th on Team Love Records

Girl Friday – Decoration/Currency from Fashion Conman out June 28th on Hardly Art

Graveyard Club - William from Goodnight Paradise out June 28th

G&D – Where I’m From from Black Love and War out August 9th on SomeOthaShip Connect

The LaBenne boys talk about their birthdays, getting older, and what really goes on at bachelor parties. Luke recaps the Local Natives and Wu-Tang Clan shows he just went to. They talk about Bugs Bunny and Hansel and Gretel. Luke does a song parody, finds out Brian’s fetish and they talk about how to 96. Then they discuss the old clashing with the youth, empathy, and how everyone is dealing with something below the surface. Not to mention they play an all-star lineup of songs from artists who are GOATs! (greatest of all time)

Songs Played In This Episode:

Purple Mountains - All My Happiness is Gone from Purple Mountains out July 12th on Drag City

Chaos Chaos - Armed and Dangerous out now

Jay Som - Superbike from Anak Ko out August 23rd on Polyvinyl

Silverbacks - Pink Tide out now

(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel from House of Sugar out September 13th on Domino Recording Co.

Jesca Hoop feat. Lucius - Shoulder Charge from STONECHILD out July 5th on Memphis Industries

Vibe out with the drowsy boys as the LaBenne cousins play nocturnal, soft, and otherworldly tunes. They talk about pulling all nighters, dream journals and misleading magazine covers. They try to find out the difference between Bachelor In Paradise and Paradise album and Luke threatens to disown Brian. They wonder about why cats always litter, what chopping and screwing is, and when they’ll get a crumpet from the royal family. All while playing the best lineup of songs you’ll here all week.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Yeasayer - Ecstatic Baby from Erotic Reruns out June 7th on Yeasayer Records

Ludovic Alaria - nuit from We’re A Dream Nobody Wrote Down out now on chouchou records

Chris Staples - Everyone Said from Holy Moly out June 28th on Barsuk Records

Mega Bog - For The Old World from Dolphine out June 28th on Paradise of Bachelors

Crumb - Nina from Jinx out June 14th

Generationals - I Turned My Back on the Written Word from Reader As Detective out July 19th on Polyvinyl

It’s our special Mother’s Day episode, we talk about the royal baby, Riverdale and try to figure out the royal family’s last name. We talk about animal based experiments like Schrödinger's Cat, Pavlov’s Dog, and the writing of Haruki Murakami. We discuss classic films like Serendipity and Three Men and a Baby. The theme of our songs is FORGETTING and we talk about mental health, the duality of life and using music to dance and forget about your troubles. We do just that as we play the best playlist of songs you’ll hear all week.

Songs played in this episode:

The Orielles - Bobbi’s Second World out now on Heavenly Recordings

Gemma - Only One from Feeling's Not A Tempo out May 30th on Double Double Whammy

Wasuremono - Are You OK? from Are You OK? out June 14th on The Wilderness Records

The Sonder Bombs - I don’t have one anymore out now on Take This To Heart Records

French Vanilla - All The Time from How Am I Not Myself? out June 7th on Danger Collective

Brijean - Show and Tell from Walkie Talkie out June 28th on Native Cat Recordings

This week the theme of our songs is SOUL. We talk about souls getting crushed, f*cked, and repaired. We have a new edition of THOR TALK, it’s the AVENGERS ENDGAME edition where Luke does a failed attempt at spoiling the movie, the guys talk about Norse Mythology, and they argue over whether or not the new Game of Thrones episode was too dark. They play a song that was featured in the HBO Docuseries On Tour with Asperger’s Are Us, and Luke tells Brian about how much he loves the show. They talk about breakups, depression, and digging yourself out of that hole and Luke tells a story about Brian humiliating him on facebook. All while playing the best playlist of songs you’ll hear all week!

Songs played in this episode:

Wilder Woods - Sure Ain’t out now on Atlantic Records

Grace Ives - Anything from 2nd out now on Dots Per Inch Music

Noah Britton, Request Freebird - I Don’t Wanna Ever Stop Singing Loud from Why Would Someone Make An Album? out now on [bandcamp] (https://requestfreebird.bandcamp.com/album/why-would-someone-make-an-album)

Mannequin Pussy - Drunk II from Patience out June 21st on Epitaph

Fruit Bats - The Bottom of It from Gold Past Life out June 21st on Merge

Flying Lotus - Takashi from Flamagra out May 24th on Warp

This episode has a theme of acceptance and understanding. We play outsider’s anthems and talk about perceptions and ideas place on people, the guilt and shame that accompany them, and the ultimate acceptance of who a person really is. We share our personal struggles with accepting ourselves and wrestling with guilt. It’s also our nerdiest episode as we talk about lots of TV shows including Game of Thrones, Ramy, PEN15, and Community and video games like Zelda and God of War. Luke plays a song from earlier in the year in a new edition of Slippin’ Through Our Cracks. We talk about how tall we are, mythology, and killer clowns. All while playing the best lineup of songs you’ll hear all week!

Songs played in this episode:

An Horse - This Is a Song from Modern Air out May 3rd on Lame-O-Records

Jamila Woods - Zora from LEGACY! LEGACY! out May 10th on Jagjaguwar

Samia - Lasting Friend out now on Grand Jury Music

Bedouine - When You’re Gone from Bird Songs of a Killjoy out May 31 on Spacebomb Records

Tallest Man on Earth - I’m A Stranger Now from I Love You. It’s a Fever Dream. Out now on Rivers / Birds Records

Cate Le Bon - Daylight Matters from Reward out May 24th on Mexican Summer

The boys catch up and fill each other in on their lives. Luke tells a creepy story involving the movie Us, Brian recaps his experience seeing Hamilton and going to a Robyn concert, cha boiyzz discuss about March Madness and fill out their brackets for Name of the Year. Luke asks Brian when he stopped liking good things and then get into a debate about the merits of different bands and tv shows. The talk about music having soul vs. technical proficiency and Luke opens up about overcoming his insecurities about dancing.They talk about the importance of empathy and play their best lineup of songs yet, with each of them playing a song from their favorite album of the year (so far).

Songs played in "Love is Sleazy":

Channel Tres - Brilliant N**** out now on GODMODE

Vampire Weekend - Harmony Hall from Father of the Bride out May 3rd on Spring Snow

Stef Chura - Method Man from Midnight out June 7th on Saddle Creek Records

JR JR - Big Bear Mountain from Invocations/Conversations out May 31st on Luv Is EZ Records

Nilufer Yanya - Paradise from Miss Universe out now on ATO Records

Kishi Bashi - Summer of '42 from Omoiyari out May 31st on Joyful Noise

In this episode, Cha Boiyzz are back after a long hiatus and Luke is out of practice. They’re also in a new studio on a NEW PODCAST NETWORK!!! They talk about blending somberness and silliness, Brian’s mixes and how they got Luke into new music. Brian plays songs as a mini party playlist and Luke talks about his most recent party experience. Luke also sharesall the Tom Cruise movies he’s never seen, the boys talk about different terms for being drunk. Most importantly, they talk about finding new meanings in music and how music can transport you to another time and place, while playing the best songs you'll hear all week!

Songs played in "Gettin Sloshy":

Tierra Whack - Only Child out now

Ex Hex - Rainbow Shiner from It's Real out today on Merge Records

Living Hour - Hallboy from Softer Faces out now on Kanine Records

Pure Bathing Culture - Devotion from Night Pass out April 26th on Infinite Companion

Bellows - The Tower from The Rose Gardener out now on Topshelf Records

Hatchie - Without a Blush from Keepsake out June 21st on Double Double Whammy

On this episode of Best Song Ever the dear, dear LaBenne cousins count down their favorite albums of 2018! This episode covers the picks for albums number 10 – 1. They talk about the government shutdown, dig into DJ Khaled’s landscaping business, discuss everybody’s favorite dead dog and the big man upstairs (Bob Marley) and Luke spends way too much time talking about porches, pools and patios all while playing ten of the best songs you’ll hear all year!

Every week Ghettoblaster feature writers (and dear cousins!) Brian LaBenne and Luke LaBenne bring you fresh new songs with the hopes of introducing you to some that you may consider to be the best song ever. Both Brian and Luke have no idea what songs the other has picked, so what you are hearing is their genuine reaction to listening to the songs together. Also, if you enjoy this episode, head to iTunes to subscribe and rate our podcast with the highest rating available to you.

Songs Played on “Government Shut Up”

Marlowe – Lost Arts from Marlowe out now on Mello Music Group

JID – 151 Rum from DiCaprio 2 out now on Dreamville

Ought – Desire from Room Inside The World out now on Merge Records

Kero Kero Bonito – Visiting Hours from Time ‘n’ Place out now on Polyvinyl

Porches – Goodbye from The House out now on Domino

Hermit and the Recluse – The Punishment of Sisyphus from Orpheus vs. the Sirens out now on Charon Records

Nao – Another Lifetime from Saturn out now on Little Tokyo Recordings

Yves Tumor – Lifetime from Safe in the Hands of Love out now on Warp

Let’s Eat Grandma – Falling Into Me from I’m All Ears out now on Trangressive Records/PIAS

Natalie Prass – Lost from The Future and the Past out now on ATO Records

On this episode of Best Song Ever the dear, dear LaBenne cousins count down their favorite albums of 2018! This episode covers the picks for albums number 20 – 11. They also talk about wacky wedding traditions, share some terrible internet comments, trade Christmas anecdotes and of course dish about hunky boy band members all while playing ten of the best songs you’ll hear all year!

Every week Ghettoblaster feature writers (and dear cousins!) Brian LaBenne and Luke LaBenne bring you fresh new songs with the hopes of introducing you to some that you may consider to be the best song ever. Both Brian and Luke have no idea what songs the other has picked, so what you are hearing is their genuine reaction to listening to the songs together. Also, if you enjoy this episode, head to iTunes to subscribe and rate our podcast with the highest rating available to you.

Songs Played on “Forget Your Acquaintances”

Noname – Blaxploitation from Room 25 out now

Kadhja Bonet – Mother Maybe from Childqueen out now on Fat Possum

Mitski – Remember My Name from Be The Cowboy out now on Dead Oceans

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Talking Straight from Hope Downs out now on Sub Pop

Hop Along – Somewhere a Judge from Bark Your Head Off, Dog out now on Saddle Creek

Miya Folick – Baby Girl from Premonitions out now on Interscope

Young Fathers – In My View from Cocoa Sugar out now on Ninja Tune

Denzel Curry – Super Saiyan Superman from TA13OO out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Tunde Olaniran – Dead Last from Stranger out now on Magic Wheel

Fucked Up – Normal People from Dose Your Dreams out now on Merge Records

It’s our Honda Days special live from the BSE Honda Days Party with DJ Crocodile Connery, Nerbert, and all your other favorites are in attendance. Luke talks about being engaged, tries to get Brian to watch a scary tape. Luke performs some Honda Days carols and a Honda Days rap. Then, we get snowed in, Santa pays us a visit, and we commit some desperate culinary acts.

Every week Ghettoblaster feature writers (and dear cousins!) Brian LaBenne and Luke LaBenne bring you fresh new songs with the hopes of introducing you to some that you may consider to be the best song ever. Both Brian and Luke have no idea what songs the other has picked, so what you are hearing is their genuine reaction to listening to the songs together. Also, if you enjoy this episode, head to iTunes to subscribe and rate our podcast with the highest rating available to you.

Songs Played on “Nogbert”

Say Sue Me – Christmas, It’s Not a Biggie EP out now on Damnably

Night Flowers – 2,000 Miles out now on Bandcamp.

Sufjan Stevens – Lonely Man of Winter out now on Asthmatic Kitty Records

The Beths – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas out now on Carpark Records

The LaBennes – Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy from Wish You A Merry Christmas!

On this episode of Best Song Ever the dear, dear cousins are visited by Loki the Trickster God as they do their first Thor Talk in a long time, where they mourn Stan Lee, Luke gives a Marvel Life Hack, and they talk about our favorite Kurt Russel movies. Luke decides to bloviate about My Chemical Romance, which leads the cousins into workshopping their sitcom idea Gerard and Gerard in the Yard. Crocodile Connery makes a surprise return and Brian talks about how he staged a coup and murdered a lot of people. The dear cousins get into how rappers use the names of their favorite Harry Potter characters, have fun with words doing some rapscallion word trickery and talk about creativity, reincarnation and make plans to eat at Red Lobster all while playing the six best songs you’ll hear all week!

Every week Ghettoblaster feature writers (and dear cousins!) Brian LaBenne and Luke LaBenne bring you fresh new songs with the hopes of introducing you to some that you may consider to be the best song ever. Both Brian and Luke have no idea what songs the other has picked, so what you are hearing is their genuine reaction to listening to the songs together. Also, if you enjoy this episode, head to iTunes to subscribe and rate our podcast with the highest rating available to you.

Songs Played on “Crocodile Connery Strikes Again”

Gerard Way – Baby You’re a Haunted House out now on Reprise Records

Sneaks – The Way it Goes from Highway Hypnosis out January 25th on Merge

Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers – Reality Bites from Bought To Rot out today on Bloodshot Records

DAWN – new breed from new breed out January 25th

Maggie Rogers – Light On from Heard It In a Past Life out January 19th on Debay Sound/Capitol Records

Julia Jacklin- Head Alone from Crushing out February 22nd on Polyvinyl

On this episode of Best Song Ever the dear, dear cousins are live on location at Luke’s Dark Baptism where they sing a song to Satan, play a special Halloween game of Hymn or Horror and Luke sneakily signs Brian’s name in the Book of the Beast setting off a cataclysmic chain of events as Brian now has competing claims over his soul. Even amidst all this excitement, Brian would rather be playing Red Dead Redemption II. Also, Luke confuses Mike Krol for Nick Krol and thinks all albums should be under 10 minutes. The cousins discuss being polite Midwestern boys and enter a Joke Free Zone as they talk about an artist who has passed away. Upon leaving the joke free zone they dig deep into the hunks of Grey’s Anatomy, discover Luke’s coffee has been spiked with goof juice, Brian gives some McDonald’s Life Hacks and the cousins both whisper like creeps all while playing the six best songs you’ll hear all week!

Every week Ghettoblaster feature writers (and dear cousins!) Brian LaBenne and Luke LaBenne bring you fresh new songs with the hopes of introducing you to some that you may consider to be the best song ever. Both Brian and Luke have no idea what songs the other has picked, so what you are hearing is their genuine reaction to listening to the songs together. Also, if you enjoy this episode, head to iTunes to subscribe and rate our podcast with the highest rating available to you.

Songs Played on “Beast on Beast Action”

Miya Folick – Cost Your Love from Premonitions out now on Interscope and Terrible Records

The Vernes – Maybe I’ll Feel Better When I’m Dead from Maybe I’ll Feel Better When I’m Dead out now

Mike Krol – Little Drama from Power Chords out January 25th on Merge Records

Alias and Doseone – The Doghawk from Less Is Orchestra out Nov. 2nd on Anticon Records

Public Practice – Fate/Glory from Distance Is A Mirror out now on Wharf Cat Records

Westerman – Outside Sublime from Ark EP out November 9th on Blue Flowers