The second album from Nashville's Snooper combines their joyous, inclusive punk energy with the creative production of John Congleton. We discuss "Worldwide" in-depth on episode #242 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcas

Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, who goes by CMAT, is an Irish singer-songwriter who wraps self-effacing humor, fantastic vocals, and catchy melodies into pop songs with country elements. We discuss "Euro-Country" on episode #241 of "For the Record."

The Beths’ fourth album expands their catchy, earnest sound: songs spread out, get stripped down, even explore the darkness. We discuss “Straight Line Was a Lie” on episode #240 of For the Record.

On his second album, breakout singer-songwriter Greg Freeman creates ambitious, genre-defying songs with a spontaneous, live feel. We discuss “Burnover” on episode #239 of “For the Record.” For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Alex G's 10th album is warm, welcoming, continually surprising, and retains his quirky personality despite major label polish. We discuss "Headlights" in-depth on episode #238 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

We've been waiting 2+ years for Panic Shack's first record, after we saw their excellent live show at South by Southwest in 2023. It was worth the wait: Funny, catchy, tight guitar rock.

Water Machine is made up of veteran Glasgow musicians who have recorded a fun, upbeat debut album that doesn't take itself too seriously. We discuss "God Park" in-depth on episode #236 of "For the Record."

On their second album, Cincinnati-based Artificial Go bring playful, creative energy and a fun, joyful sound. We discuss it in-depth on episode #235 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On their debut album, Montreal-based Ribbon Skirt tackle themes of indigenous identity with a 90s throwback sound. We discuss it in-depth on episode #234 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

The Convenience make a hard pivot to a new, guitar-driven, dissonant but catchy sound on their second album, "Like Cartoon Vampires." We discuss it in-depth on episode #233 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.