The sophomore album from Ducks Ltd. brings sunny, jangle-pop melodies with layered production that mask lyrical themes of anxiety and depression. We discuss "Harm's Way" on episode #212 of “For the Record.”

Middle Kids are a trio from Sydney, Australia who swing for the fences on their third album, with glossy pop that has stadium-filling energy. We discuss “Faith Crisis Pt. 1” on episode 211 of “For the Record.”

On their second album, Brooklyn’s Gustaf expertly balance art-punk ambition with danceable beats and a playful sense of humor. We discuss “Package Pt. 2” on episode 210 of “For the Record.”

Vampire Weekend's fifth album is their best yet, and may end up being one of the best records of 2024. We discuss "Only God Was Above Us" on on episode #209 of “For the Record.” For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

San Francisco’s own Bad Tiger craft charming, introspective indie pop with emotive vocals and thoughtful instrumentation. We discuss their second full-length, “Bliss,” on episode #208 of “For the Record.”

Guitar legend Mary Timony is back with her first solo album in almost two decades, exploring a range of styles in songs that are as intricately-crafted as they are catchy. We discuss "Untame the Tiger" on on episode #207 of “For the Record.”

On her debut LP, Oakland-based Sarah Coolidge combines clever, evocative lyrics and powerful, Americana-influenced rock. We discuss “Call Me When You Get There” on episode #206 of “For the Record.”

SPRINTS are the latest exports from Dublin's burgeoning punk and garage rock scene. We discuss their ferocious debut album "Letter to Self" in-depth on episode #205 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Sleater-Kinney's 11th record finds the now-duo pushing their sound forward while staying true to what made the band great. We discuss "Little Rope" in-depth on episode #204 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Slow Pulp pushes all of our 90s nostalgia buttons while keeping their sound fresh with emotive vocals and electronic touches. We discuss their second album, "Yard," in-depth on episode #203 of "For the Record."