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Caitlin talks rapper Lil Tecca's rapid rise to fame and the bubbly Britpop of rock group Blossoms, while Tanner hones in on CCM duo For King & Country and their string of unexpected remixes.

Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2mcalh0

As promised, Caitlin reviews Lana Del Rey's new album with special guest Brigid Flay in this week's bonus episode! Musical omnivore and baller economist Brigid shares her top commuting songs (3:55) and the two provide a track-by-track analysis of the album (10:10).

Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2m8t1OI

Caitlin's out prepping a bonus episode on Lana Del Rey, so Tanner brings in punk and French horn expert Martha Pullen to talk about the biggest album of the year: Taylor Swift's Lover!

Caitlin provides a solo episode while Tanner travels to New York City for a vapor wave convention this week. This episode features Jorja Smith and Burna Boy's latest tracks "Gum Body" and "Be Honest" - tune in to find out which track is Caitlin's end-of-summer anthem!

Caitlin returns triumphant, bringing along a GRM freestyle by Manchester rapper Aitch. Meanwhile, Tanner sings the praises of new country trio Runaway June.

Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MDgUW5

Tanner helms just one more solo episode, this time with returning guest and newly-minted-PhD Dr. Stephanie Gunst! Together, the two tackle Disney's Descendants (a series of TV musicals), the dazzling career of Kenny Ortega, and the unending earnestness of High School Musical.

Note: Please excuse the slight audio distortion; the microphones in the studio were acting up once again.

While Caitlin is away moving and starting a new job, Tanner focuses on two rappers whose recent releases have often missed the Hot 100 altogether: Rick Ross and Blueface.

Y'all are in for some fun extra content as Caitlin invites country music fanatic Claudia back into the studio! In this bonus episode, Caitlin recalls with great detail her first country music concert experience at Jiffy Lube Live. The girls cover everything from tailgating and Morgan Wallen's mullet to navigating the space between country and pop music culture.

Featured artists: Hardy, Canaan Smith, Morgan Wallen, Dan+Shay, and Florida Georgia Line

Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MBzM70

Tanner takes the solo-episode baton from Caitlin, who's out seeing Florida Georgia Line. Tanner thus brings on fellow graduate student (and returning guest) Tim Booth, and together the two (mostly) praise the latest songs from Sam Smith and Beyonce.

Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2ZwsXY0

This week, Caitlin and special guest Claudia discuss one of their favorite up-and-coming artists, Sasha Sloan! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fan-girling, and a fine selection of bops to get you through the rest of your #SadGirlSummer.

*A note to listeners: the audio quality of this episode is slightly subpar. Two girls, one mic...we hope you understand <3*

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2yj9P3J