In episode #101 of "For the Record," we depart from our usual format to discuss our favorite discoveries from the 2019 South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas.

Both the cover art and title of Mike Krol's new album give insight into what this record sounds like: a fuzzy, raw, emotional gut-punch full of cathartic, sing-a-long choruses and self-aware lyrics.

Better Oblivion Community Center is an exciting new collaboration between two extremely talented singer-songwriters, Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers, the latter of whom we discussed in episode #75. We discuss Better Oblivion Community Center's self-title

Buke and Gase is an experimental pop duo who make their own instruments and create an unclassifiable sound that rewards repeated listens. We discuss their new album "Scholars" on episode #98 of "For the Record."

Foxwarren is led by Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, and brings a rich, complex warmth to the isolation of the Canadian prairie. We discuss it in-depth on episode #97 of "For the Record."

Boygenius is the group project of Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers, who recorded this six-song EP when they came together in an L.A. studio for a four-day break in their own solo touring schedules.

On the surface, Rubblebucket's fifth LP is a fun, energizing dose of electro-funk to which you can't help but dance. But dig a little deeper and you'll find a thoughtful meditation on finding joy and personal growth in the aftermath of major health and re

This is Ian Sweet's second record, but to some degree it's a solo debut by vocalist/guitarist Jilian Medford. We discuss Ian Sweet's rebirth with the melodic, experimental "Crush Crusher" in-depth on episode #94 of "For the Record."

Swearin' broke up 3 years ago, but have reunited for a third LP. We discuss Swearin's new record, "Fall into the Sun," in depth in episode #93 of "For the Record."

The Beths is a new power pop band from New Zealand who pile hooks upon hooks while also creating impressive depth. We discuss their debut LP, “Future Me Hates Me” in episode #92 of “For the Record.”