I tend to spend a very long time researching for and compiling Gentle Daps mixes, so I decided to challenge myself to compile, record, and publish a mix all in one sitting. This gave me an opportunity to revisit some favorites and not get too caught up in the discovery process. It was oddly satisfying to breeze through this and reach right for the good stuff. The result of this experiment is—surprise!—a pretty straightforward ambient and new age playlist. (Nothing wrong with that though, right?)

I tend to spend a very long time researching for and compiling Gentle Daps mixes, so I decided to challenge myself to compile, record, and publish a mix all in one sitting. This gave me an opportunity to revisit some favorites and not get too caught up in the discovery process. It was oddly satisfying to breeze through this and reach right for the good stuff. The result of this experiment is—surprise!—a pretty straightforward ambient and new age playlist. (Nothing wrong with that though, right?)

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Aggressive motifs collide on MTSNB #8 as we welcome our first ever special guest, whose name rhymes with Hoel Punch. We torment him with modern scream rappers, and he parlays with veteran metal and post-hardcore bands.

What’s the 411 on modern indie rock? Has disco graduated from “revival” status? How the hell has 607 put out nearly 50 albums? We ponder these questions and more on Episode 7 of MTSNB. Music by VARSITY, 607, Japanese Breakfast, 2 Responsible, and Sign Libra.

MTSNB’s fifth eppy finds Will and Eric discuss the current state of electro, the awkward catchiness of Peso da Mafia, jazz knowledge via hip-hop samples, and many things Kanye. Music by Benedek, Peso da Mafia, Mulatu Astatke, and Kanye West.

MTSNB’s fourth eppy finds Will and Eric getting litty by parsing through the new generation of Little Rock rap, pondering the rhythmic distinctions between reggaeton and dancehall, examining Cool 3D World’s transition from video virility into Bandcamp sales, and mispronouncing “Xian Bell”. Music by Xian Bell, Bad Gyal, MvK Lxui$, and Cool 3D World.

MTSNB’s fourth eppy finds Will and Eric professing their undying love to Starrah, taking the pulse on PC Music’s relevancy in 2017, admiring Trinidad James’ craft for hook writing, and contemplating the spacey sadness of Schwab LV. Music by easyFun, Slade da Monsta, Starrah, and Schwab LV.

The first order of business in Episode 3: NAME CHANGE. Eric and I regrettably noticed that here are approximately 35 million other podcasts out there with names freakishly similar to “The Aux Cord,” So we decided to facilitate a name change. (What do you think?) Anyway, on this this episode, we discuss the new guard of English-speaking K-pop, the “big indie” debut of This Is the Kit, and crossover potential in dancehall. Tracks by Miso, This Is the Kit, Oohyo, and Alkaline.