This week we continue our string of remote recordings by talking with freelance music journalist Austin Brown! You can find Austin's work in Pitchfork, SPIN, Chicago Mag, Chicago Reader, and beyond. After reviewing the new albums from Melkbelly and Anna Burch, we dive into the critical discourse surrounding Fiona Apple's return. 

This week we update you on how musicians are adapting to being locked in their rooms, whether it's by making new music or streaming themselves playing games. Plus, we review some singles from Alex G, The Beths, and Phoebe Bridgers. Then for the albums section, we have new ones from Elvis Depressedly, Ellis, Trace Mountains, and Half Waif. 

We're joined this week by Scott Fugger of Fly On The Call, and The Alternative! We talk with Scott about the development of various emo sub-genres and how they've influenced music today. Plus, we dive into innovations artists are finding in our age of live streams, and review new tunes from Sufjan Stevens, Waxahatchee, and Code Orange. 

While we continue to deal with our ongoing crisis, we have decided to do the nerdiest episode of the show yet. Jaran Chance returns for a third appearance because he lives with Eric and what else is there to do? We run through our 15 favorite releases of Q1 each!  Please stay safe & stay home (if possible) 

This week we are joined by Eli's youngest brother, Isaac! Isaac talks with us about how his generation relates to music and music journalism. Plus, we discuss new music from Addy, US Girls, and Porridge Radio. 

This week we are joined by Kayla Carmichael! Kayla writes for The Alternative and The Grey Estates, and is the Social Media Coordinator for Lost + Found Booking. We talk with Kayla about how the COVID-19 crisis will effect the music industry, and about her experiences as a person of color in predominantly white music spaces. Plus, we review new albums from Caroline Rose, Worriers, and Wasted Shirt. 

This week we are joined by Tim Crisp, formerly of Better Yet Podcast. We talk to Tim about what he learned from doing so many great interviews on Better Yet, and why he has decided to join the staff of The Alternative. Plus, we talk about the new records from Kevin Krauter, Soccer Mommy, and especially Ratboys.

This week we discuss the new records from Kyle Forester, Grimes, and Best Coast, as well as the earth shattering new remix from 100 gecs. Then we are joined by Albany’s pride and joy, Kory Gregory of Prince Daddy & The Hyena! We talk with Kory about the balance between quality and quantity in an artists discography, and about his newest record, Cosmic Thrill Seekers.  

We are joined this week by James Cassar, co-host of the Stereo Confidential podcast. We talk with James about all things band reunions, from the slimy to the well executed. Plus, we review new music from Beach Bunny, Tame Impala, and Church Girls. 

This week we talk to Chloe Hodgkins, guitarist of Pittsburgh's own Scratchy Blanket. We talk to Chloe about a lot of stuff! Topics include her introduction to music, meeting her partner & bandmate Shannon, and their upcoming record.