This Friday's special feature is an Album Spotlight. This week Dan & Chris move away from the typical song-centric mission of the podcast to discuss a notable new long-player that has more than one HOT SONG on it; this week, CHVRCHES' blistering sophomore effort Every Open Eye. Tracks over-analyzed on this episode include "Empty Threat" and "Clearest Blue."

Chris and Dan argue about how much reverb-drenched pop songs can meander before losing their attention and whether or not "MPR Rock" has outstayed its welcome, featuring two currently beloved songs from emerging artists on their new music playlists. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Flavor Crystals' "Neuzesandfly" and Blessed Feathers' "Wyoming/Dakota."

This Friday's special feature is a Quarter 3 Review, wherein Dan & Chris run down their Top 3 tracks from the past three months of 2015. What has enough legs to make it to our year-end lists from July, August, and September releases? Music over-analyzed on this episode include tracks from Tricot, Lion Bark, Ackryte, Roseau, Happyness, and Toe.

Chris and Dan argue about whether Pacific Northwest soft rock finally has gained critical respect again and what sins of the prog rock genre can be forgiven with a rad crossover Houston band, featuring new tracks from established artists on their new music playlists. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Youth Lagoon's "Highway Patrol Stun Gun" and Scale the Summit's "The Golden Bird."

Chris and Dan argue about when we'll hit the nadir of 90s alt rock recycling (or if we ever will) and whether or not parody or irony can result in meaningful art, featuring two currently beloved songs from emerging artists on their new music playlists. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Shunkan's "The Pink Noise" and Mild High Club's "The Chat".

Chris and Dan argue about the advantages and pratfalls of longevity in indie rock and whether potential alone is enough to merit deep admiration when it comes to another hip hop song about money, featuring new tracks from established artists on their new music playlists. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Deerhunter's "Breaker" and Jay Rock's "Money Trees Deuce."

This Friday's special feature is an Under 1K, highlighting two artists who, despite great talents and potential, have under a thousand likes on Facebook. This week Dan and Chris hone in on two emo acts from stereotypically musically barren lands: Oklahoma and Alaska. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include The Fair Gwen's "I Leave" and Granddad's "Super Bowl CDXX."

Chris and Dan argue about the history and future of the burgeoning trillwave hip hop scene and just how breathy a singer can be before being written off, featuring two currently beloved songs from emerging artists on their new music playlists.Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Terrence Wimberly II's "N My Mind" and Briana Marela's "Friend Tonight."

This Friday's special feature is a Secret Scene, wherein Dan and Chris take a deeper look at the burgeoning local music scene of a typically un-hyped city or country. This week they zero in on the quirky and divisive indie pop soundscape of Phoenix in the past year. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Diners' "Citrus" and Jaime Paul Lamb's "I'm So Glad That You Are Alive."

Chris and Dan argue about whether an affecting live performance can elevate the quality of a studio performance and how to be overtly political in music without being cringe-inducing, featuring new tracks from established artists on their new music playlists. Songs over-analyzed on this episode include Tamaryn's "Last" and Blank Realm's "Costume Drama."