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#157
Thursday · 1 hr 9 min
No. 157 - Halo by Tiffany Day (2026)
*HIGH 6/10* We take a listen to the sophomore LP from LA's own Tiffany Day, a confessional and vulnerable set of diary entries set to thumping, glitchy EDM production. Song of the week: Ophelia by Johnny Marr LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING WHAT WE SHOULD REVIEW FOR CLASSICS MONTH! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#156
October 21 · 1 hr 29 min
No. 156 - Live at Carnegie Hall by Cameron Winter (2026)
*7/10* We take a look at an album that has been thrust into the pantheon of live recordings and has received heavy praise since its release a little over a week ago. Song of the week: Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING CLASSIC ALBUMS! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#155
October 14 · 1 hr 19 min
No. 155 - Day and Night by Carly Rae Jepsen (2026)
*7/10* One of those episodes where at the beginning none of us really care but then we realize we like the album more than we thought. Song of the week: Your Type by Carly Rae Jepsen LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING WHAT WE SHOULD REVIEW FOR CLASSICS MONTH! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#154
October 7 · 1 hr 10 min
No. 154 - Popstar by Tinashe (2026)
*LOW 7/10* Just James and I for this one. Song of the week: No One Lives Here Anymore by Carissa's Wierd LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A TINASHE FAN! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#153
October 2 · 1 hr 27 min
No. 153 - Bloom by Beach House (2012)
*CLASSIC* Today we delved into Beach House's most complete statement of their dream pop sound. Song of the week: Silver Soul by Beach House MUSIC NEWS: VMA's, Taylor Swift new tracks, Rick Ross arrested. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE A FAN OF CARMICHAEL DUPREE! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#152
September 24 · 1 hr 24 min
No. 152 - Prima by Adéla (2026)
*HIGH 4/10* Lots of talk about vibrators on this one. We review the debut album from notable Slovakian pop starlet Adéla. Song of the Week - Losing You by Solange LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE ANDROGYNOUS Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#151
September 17 · 2 hr
No. 151 - The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones (2001)
*CLASSIC* This week we reviewed Parker's classic pick, The Glow Pt. 2. Song of the week: Crank 2 by Slayyyter LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LISTENED TO THE WHOLE THING! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#150
September 11 · 1 hr 20 min
No. 150 - Marrow Deep by Mastodon (2026)
*HIGH 5/10* The greatest internet music critics alive discuss a somewhat mixed effort from Mastodon. Song of the week: Memory Machine by Dismemberment Plan LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE THE INTRO MUSIC! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#149
September 1 · 1 hr 41 min
No. 149 - My Skyscraper by Nirosta Steel (2026)
*LOW 7/10* We take a look at album from long-time Arthur Russell collaborator Steven Hall. Songs of the week: Stick Season by Noah Kahan and Boston by Stella Lefty LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO COME ON THE POD Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#148
August 25 · 2 hr 8 min
No. 148 - Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers (2026)
*LOW 6/10* One-time heir-apparent to the indie-girl-whisper-vocal throne returns with a lackluster sequel to 2020's Punisher. Song of the week: Bowling Alley by Audrey Hobart LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON RATEYOURMUSIC! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#147
August 17 · 2 hr 21 min
No. 147 - 15th Anniversary Concert by Ichiko Aoba (2026)
*6/10* OUR MOST DIVISIVE REVIEW YET. We review Ichiko Aoba's newest live album and come to completely different conclusions. Song of the week: Some songs from the terrible new Tyga album LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKED THIS ALBUM! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#146
August 10 · 1 hr 42 min
No. 146 - Detour by Kim Petras (2026)
*LOW 8/10* We review Kim Petras's first album as an independent artist following James's uncontested pick. Song of the week: Choosin' Texas by Ella Langley LEAVE A COMMENT! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#145
August 3 · 1 hr 17 min
No. 145 - new avatar by Kelela (2026)
*HIGH 6/10* Everyone on the pod is a little sick and we mostly talk about other things. Song of the week: Daughter from Hell by Gracie Abrams LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU THINK JAMES SOUNDS LIKE A GRIMEY DEVIL Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#144
July 20 · 1 hr 39 min
No. 144 - White Pony by Deftones (2000)
*CLASSIC* We review the most celebrated alternative metal album ever for Metal Week 2026. Song of the week: Be Quite and Drive (Far Away) LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU FEEL LIKE MORE Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#143
July 8 · 1 hr 27 min
No. 143 - CONFESSIONS II by Madonna (2026)
*HIGH 7/10* The queen of pop is back over 40 years into her career for a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Songs of the week: Hung Up by Madonna and God Control by Madonna LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO DANCE! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#142
July 1 · 1 hr 49 min
No. 142 - you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo (2026)
*HIGH 7/10* We check in on the heir-apparent's development on her third breakup album. Song of the week: good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU PREFER HER PUNK SOUND! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#141
June 23 · 1 hr 52 min
No. 141 - Caminhos de Água by Kaatayra (2026)
*HIGH 8/10* Get ready to get wet! Song of the week: Fiery Gun Hand by Cardiacs LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'D RATHER BE FISHIN'! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#140
June 18 · 2 hr 29 min
No. 140 - Renaissance by Beyoncé (2022)
You will not find a better review of this album anywhere else. Song of the week: 100% Pure Love by Crystal Waters Article cited by James: How the West Was Sold by Rose McMackin. April 5, 2025. Haloscope. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#139
June 9 · 1 hr 41 min
No. 139 - Philadelphia's been good to me by Kurt Vile (2026)
*HIGH 7/10* Sountrack to reclining in a flexible monoblock plastic patio chair on the lawn watching a humid summer sunset. Song of the week: Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'VE BEEN TO PHILADELPHIA! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#138
June 3 · 1 hr 55 min
No. 138 - Inferno by Boards of Canada (2026)
*HIGH 7/10* The Boards are back at their mostly instrumental chilled-out IDM. You'll never guess what James thought of this one! Song of the Week: Candy Says by The Velvet Underground LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AND INTELLIGENT DANCE MUSIC APPRECIATOR

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