Know Your Writes!

The end is near! And so is another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton talk about the lyrical genius that is Phoebe Bridgers. Our hosts dive into the Pasadena-born songwriter's two solo LPs as well as her side projects (boygenius and the Better Oblivion Community Center). Other topics include:
- Coltrarobbus musings on the NBA playoffs
- The wonder of double-tracking vocals 
- Colton's take on the Crosby/Bridgers beef 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Bright Eyes 
- Conor Oberst 
- Lucy Dacus 
- Julian Baker 
- Haim 
- Fiona Apple 
- Erykah Badu 
- Elliot Smith

Sun's up? Uh-huh. It looks okay. Guess that means it's time for Know Your Writes. This week, Robb and Colton think about eternity and the wonder that is Bruce Cockburn's "Wondering Where The Lions Are". Join our hosts as they dissect the lyricism, musicianship, and spiritual depth that is Cockburn's songwriting. Other topics include:
- How to properly pronounce Bruce Cockburn's name 
- A correction on the origins of DeFault American's name
- DeFault American's new release, The Red Dot 

Bands mentioned in this episode: 
- Van Halen 
- Dave Rawlings
- Leftmore
- Maybe some others

You're gonna get what you deserve: another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton shadoop shibby dive into the work of supergroup L.S. Dunes. Listen as our hosts unpack what makes this group more than the sum of its parts across both their L.P.s. Other topics include: 

- getting kicked out of bands  
- how DeFault American got its name
- the advent of a new nickname: baby-guy

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Coheed and Cambria 
- Saosin 
- Thursday
- Circa Survive 
- My Chemical Romance 
- The Sound of Animals Fighting 

When you find yourself in times of trouble, Robb and Colton come to you speaking words of wisdom: "It's time for Know Your Writes!" In another Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the classic "Let It Be" by The Beatles. Together, our hosts will unpack every detail that makes this an all-timer while also addressing the band's lasting legacy. Other topics include:

- the complexities of Brand New's potential return
- are any 2000s-era emo bands still releasing good records?
- Colton's tortured history with The Beatles 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Brand New
- Bob Dylan 
- Coheed and Cambria 
- Thursday 
- My Chemical Romance

Meet me there in the blue because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton run down the emo-legacy of Sunny Day Real Estate. Our hosts will discuss all four of the Seattle band's LPs as they explore the group's lasting legacy on alternative music. Other topics include:
- Sports Talk: The "Jimmy Butler to the Warriors" Edition
- How do you know that a song is "finished"? 
- An educational foray into consonant clusters

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Nirvana
- Pavement
- Christie Front Drive 
- Texas is the Reason
- Jets to Brazil 

Hop on your chrome horses, pawn your diamond rings, and grab your Siamese cats  because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton switch things up and take a hard look at the all-time classic "Like a Rolling Stone" by the inimitable Bob Dylan. Listen along as our hosts explore what makes this one of the most important songs of all time. Other topics include:

- A quick update on the show's new schedule 
- Sports Talk: the "Luka to the Lakers" edition 
- Robb and Colton's favorite live shows 
- And more! 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- This Will Destroy You
- Daft Punk
- The Hives
- Streetlight Manifesto
- Weezer 

Wake up! It's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by returning guest Max Sabate in a deep dive through the albums of System of a Down. Listen as our three hosts debate, prod, and ponder over the legacy of this Armenian-American prog-metal quartet. Other topics include:
- More mayo debates 
- Is a good hook the same as good songwriting?  
- Fast food habits 
- And more! 

Bands mentioned in this episode: 
- Compliments of Apollo
- We're From Europe
- My Friend Sam
- Linkin Park
- Alien Ant Farm 
- Bruno Mars
- Rosé

What I need is a good defense because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fetch the bolt cutters and dive into the work of the singular Fiona Apple. They'll talk about all five albums in order to see just what makes her one of America's greatest living songwriters. Other topics include:
-  More discussion of the last relevant American rock band
-  Celebrating the release of Default American's new record
-  The impossible struggle that is recording albums 

Bands mentioned in this episode: 
- Green Day
- Fall Out Boy
- DeFault American 
- Korn
- My Chemical Romance 
- The Dresden Dolls
- Regina Spektor

Things have never been so swell, so you know you Know Your Writes! Robb and Colton kick off 2025 with the grunge royalty that is Nirvana. Our hosts will discuss the Seattle trio's 3 LPs (along with some bonus tracks) to get to the bottom of the band's genius and lasting legacy. Other topics include:
- Salad talk! 
- A mini Childish Gambino overview 
- Was Nirvana the last relevant American rock band? 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Korn
- Mudhoney
- Soundgarden 
- Fall Out Boy 
- Tool 
- Childish Gambino 

The glove compartment is inaccurately named, but Know Your Writes! is right on the money! In another special New Year's episode, Robb and Colton welcome returning guest Alex Periera (Birthday Dad) as the trio breakdown Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism. Other topics include:
- Alex, Robb, and Colton's favorite songs of the year 
- the origins of "Giraffic Park"  
- whether or not Ben Gibbard is fun at parties

Artists mentioned in this episode:
- The Shins
- Will Smith
- Mount Eerie 
- Mk.gee 
- Rose and Bruno Mars
- Streetlight Manifesto
- Motion City Soundtrack
- Thursday
- Blink 182
- Bright Eyes
- The Postal Service