Episodes

  • Thumbnail for Episode 153: Dennis Sager of Bent Denim, ArchAnimals

    Episode 153: Dennis Sager of Bent Denim, ArchAnimals

    Nate Scott closes out his guest hosting stint with an conversation with Dennis Sager of Bent Denim. Nate considers Dennis’ former band ArchAnimals among the all-time great indie bands, up there with Radiohead.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 152: Alex Tebeleff of Paperhaus

    Episode 152: Alex Tebeleff of Paperhaus

    Guest host Nate Scott chats with Alex Tebeleff of D.C indie band Paperhaus (and a former performance space of the same name).

  • Thumbnail for Episode 151: All Things Go (Festival, Blog)

    Episode 151: All Things Go (Festival, Blog)

    Guest host Nate Scott talks with Zack Friendly of All Things Go about what goes into planning a music festival, co-founding a indie website/blog and trying to keep up with the huge volume of new music available today.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 150: Alex Anderson of Loud Boyz

    Episode 150: Alex Anderson of Loud Boyz

    Nate Scott continues his guest hosting stint. Today, he chats with Alex Anderson of D.C punk band Loud Boyz. The band’s latest is “Party in the USA,” a four-song 7-inch released in March.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 149: Linkin Park and Nu Metal

    Episode 149: Linkin Park and Nu Metal

    Nate Scott guest hosts while Jim & Patrick are on vacation. Nate is a journalist, a big music fan, a newlywed and an all-around great guy. In this episode, he talks with writer Evan McGarvey about the legacy of Chester Bennington and Linkin Park — and that angsty subgenre called nu metal.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 148: Songs of the Day: Songhoy Blues, Jayhawks

    Episode 148: Songs of the Day: Songhoy Blues, Jayhawks

    Two summer jams as we head off on vacation (don’t worry, the show will go on). Patrick picks a tune by Malian band Songhoy Blues. Jim goes with a Grand Funk Railroad cover by the Jayhawks.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 147: Songs of the Day: Coco Hames, Wolf Parade

    Episode 147: Songs of the Day: Coco Hames, Wolf Parade

    Two songs today, both recommended by listener Jimmy Lonetti. First is a cover of a Bash & Pop tune by Coco Hames. Then we close out with a little Wolf Parade. Happy summer!

  • Thumbnail for Episode 146: Song of the Day: Chicago

    Episode 146: Song of the Day: Chicago

    Band geeks rejoice! Today’s song is by Chicago, following a call to the Suburban Party Line from Amy Hesterman. (All week, we’re doing mini-episodes because summer vacation.)

  • Thumbnail for Episode 145: Song of the Day: John Mayer

    Episode 145: Song of the Day: John Mayer

    Song of the Day Week continues. We’re doing a series of mini-episodes for summer vacation. Today’s selection comes from Kevin Bartlett. It’s a John Mayer song that reminds him of the Grateful Dead.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 144: Song of the Day: Poison Idea

    Episode 144: Song of the Day: Poison Idea

    It’s summer vacation time. Jim & Patrick need a break. So this week we present a series of super-short episodes, most responding to listener calls. Today: Trip from Oregon recommends a Go-Go’s cover by Poison Idea. (And Patrick actually has this 45 in his basement!)