Paramore exploded into the popular consciousness in the mid aughts only a couple short years after forming, releasing their first records while the members were still hovering between teenagerdom and adulthood. Through all the push and pull this band has managed to grow and continue to put out compelling music with an evolving sound. We are joined by the amazing and prolific writer and podcaster Ira Madison III to discuss how Paramore found their way into so many hearts and minds. 

Follow Ira Madison III on Twitter: @iramadisonthree

Listen to the songs we detail in the episode here: http://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aIWpJNxgwvkBiw4b9XUIO?si=69a9b5048d4c41d9&pt_success=1&nd=1

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Would you believe us if we told you there was a moment in 1995 when some people wondered out loud if Anaheim was the new Seattle? To find out how this happened, join Yasi and this week’s returning guest Bethany Cosentino as they dig deep into their SoCal roots and traverse the career of Orange County’s No Doubt. From their late 80’s formation to mid 90’s explosion and eventual early aughts pop renaissance, No Doubt emerged as one of the signposts for alternative music at the end of the 20th century. Tune in as we retrace that journey from the beginning to present day. 

You Can Follow Bethany on Twitter @Bestcoast

Listen to songs we detail in the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0WuUeYWohcBpTF2oDTmPlh?si=9d164509826b4885&pt_success=1&nd=1

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Chris Ryan and Rob Harvilla return to Bandsplain Arena with our star player Yasi. On this episode we dive into the heart of indie sleaze: 2002. Interpol has New Yorkers up all night and Dr. Dre is teaming up with Gwen Stefani and Eve. Tune in to find out who rates what from this cursed year, and why they love it. 

You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisRyan77

You can follow Rob on Twitter @Harvilla

Listen to songs we detail in the episode here: http://open.spotify.com/playlist/23I6UuRxFWexSAOxiu3rjb?si=8c387fc61d0e4adc&nd=1

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That’s right listeners, you’re back taking a ride with your best friend. Our Heroes Yasi and Patrik return to hack their way through the second half of Depeche Mode’s monster career, in which they navigate fame, fortune and the 90s, as well as the spectre of Dave Gahan’s goatee. How did they survive it all? Listen to the opposite of silence to find out. 

You can follow Patrik on Twitter @PatrikSandberg

Listen to songs we detail in the episode here: http://open.spotify.com/playlist/7BWR9pHJbTXYF8ITZVYJ44?si=8934a29f9ed44e71&pt_success=1&nd=1

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The story of how a few synth-curious teenagers became one of the most influential - and enduring - musical institutions of our time. In Part 1 of our wild two part ride, Yasi and her guest Patrik Sandberg follow the lads of Depeche Mode from their humble but ambitious Basildon beginnings as they develop their sound by way of a variety of powerful influences, including Daniel Miller of Mute Records, Genesis P-Orridge, and their second home, the city of Berlin, dropping hit single after hit single along the way to their Black Celebration. 

You can follow Patrik on Twitter @PatrikSandberg

Listen to songs we detail in the episode here: http://spotify.link/dnTYBcSxxyb

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Joy Division made a huge impact in a very short amount of time. The iconic Manchester outfit that would tragically have to turn the page and become New Order were formed quickly in the wake of a Sex Pistols show, and released some of their most prominent tracks after the passing of their lead singer, Ian Curtis. Anthony Anzaldo of the band Ceremony joins Yasi to explore this shooting star of a band that helped bring in a new sound and way of doing things. 

You can follow Anthony Anzaldo via his band on Twitter @Ceremony

Listen to songs we detail in the episode here: http://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LxEhCqX3cILGU8wFI9Ac9?si=c941f7bd8cec4731&nd=1

This episode includes discussion of suicide. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how, and when you’ll listen. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources.

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Hanif and Yasi continue on their voyage, picking up in the heart of the Cure’s discography. Did we leave you with your Head on the Door? Don’t Disintegrate. Our heroes pick up right where they left off and take you to present day. 

You can follow Hanif Abdurraqib on Twitter @NifMuhammad

Listen to the accompanying playlist here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/647QhOpb2HfJUhYiIF1KmD?si=87156fa1f52f4ed8

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We're back babe and we're bringing you an epic two-parter on the Cure, with a Bandsplain favorite repeat guest, the renowned poet, critic, and author Hanif Abdurraqib joining us once again. The Cure are bigger than any one genre with a decades-spanning discography to match and you better believe we cover it all.

Part 1 takes us from their humble beginnings in the distant London suburb of Crawley through the divisive album The Top. LFG.

You can follow Hanif Abdurraquib on Twitter @NifMuhammad

Listen to the songs we detail in this episode HERE.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DBAp7KjsYPkslgtnzza7I?si=0bfb920cfc854b82

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To celebrate the end of the year spent in our new home at The Ringer, we thought it would be important to immerse ourselves in the culture and to that end we bring you this: The 1992 Music Draft. Rob Harvilla and Chris Ryan join Yasi to decide what the best albums, rap songs, rock songs, pop songs, wild cards and music videos of 1992 were. What was chosen might shock even the most passionate of heads. 

You can follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @harvilla and Chris Ryan on Twitter @ChrisRyan77

Thanks for listening this year, we’ll see you all back here in 2023 for more episodes of Bandsplain.

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Teenage Fanclub emerged from the fertile Scottish rock scene of the late 80s as a fully formed power pop band and went on to lead a long, prolific, and often surprising career; from beating out Nirvana to land the top spot on SPIN's best albums of 1991 list to teaming up with De La Soul for a song on the legendary Judgment Night soundtrack to being anointed Liam Gallagher's second favorite band (after Oasis of course) and so much more. Joining Yasi to discuss his number ONE favorite band is Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Service frontman Ben Gibbard

You can follow Death Cab For Cutie on Twitter @DCFC

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