Besides being known for rain and coffee, Seattle has a rich musical history. From as far back as Jimi Hendrix, through the grunge movement of the 90s, to the Sub Pop label that's still relevant today - something about the city seems to inspire good music. On today's...
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New Releases (Home Is Where, Boygenius, Foo Fighters)
Well, its a little more than halfway through 2023, so its about time to check-in on and what's good in the world of new releases. Join us as we discuss 3 new albums from some new and established artists. Home Is Where - The Whaler (Andy)Boygenius - The Record (Don)Foo...
O’ Canada (Broken Social Scene, Neil Young, Colter Wall)
For a country that is perpetually frozen and overrun by moose (😉), Canada has made a significant contribution to popular music. So many great artists (Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Celine Dion) and bands (The Band, Rush, Tragically Hip) are from our neighbors to the...
College Radio (Sisters of Mercy, New Order, De La Soul)
Though the broadcast signals may be weak and the DJ budgets minuscule, college radio played a big part in the rise of the alternative music genre and in shaping many a 20 somethings musical taste. Today on the show we discuss 3 albums from the heyday of college radio....
2022 Mid-Year New Release Picks (Carpenter Brut, Arcade Fire, Bastardane)
Every so often, we like to check-in and see what's good in the world of new releases. On today's show we tout a few honorable mentions as well as discuss our top albums of 2022, so far. Genres covered include industrial, indie rock and metal. Carpenter Brut - Leather...
Lilith Fair (Lucinda Williams, Sinéad O’Connor, Liz Phair)
In the early 90s, the idea of a female only music festival didn't seem plausible. Sarah McLachlan and friends helped to make it a reality with the Lilith Fair tour. Running for three years in the late 90s, plus a revival in 2010, the festival helped to bring women-led...
New Releases
What's new Nerds? We've got a few new releases to share with you fine folks. Andy's pick comes from indie rock veteran Elvis Costello and his band The Imposters. The record finds Costello channeling his early straight-ahead rock sound - and doing it well. Don's...
Our Favorite Albums of 2020
Well 2020 has certainly been a year full of things. Thankfully one of those things is some great music. Join us on this extended episode as we count down our top albums of the year and look back on the year that just kept on giving. Can't wait to hear our picks?...
Fiona Apple, The Naked Six, The Chats, and More
New album recommendations from folk-rock vet Fiona Apple, UK-based indie-rockers Naked Six, Australian 'shed-rock' 3-piece The Chats, and the hilarious country group Hot Country Knights. Plus classic albums from Afro-beat multi-instrumentalist Sinkane. And a record...
Melt Yourself Down, The Strokes, Nadia Reid, and More
New album recommendations from Afro-Punk group Melt Yourself Down, Indie Rock mainstay The Strokes, New Zealand-based folk artist Nadia Reid, and Americana singer White Buffalo. Plus classic albums from progressive rock legend Frank Zappa and RnB singer Anita Baker....