This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by the insightful and unapologetic AppalachianRose as they dive into a fresh batch of singles. From the long-awaited return of Rihanna with "Friend Of Mine", to GIVĒON’s soulful "RATHER BE", Lola Young’s raw "One Thing", and Reneé Rapp’s emotional gut-punch "Leave Me Alone", no track is safe from the trio’s sharp ears. MGK surprises with "cliche", and Turnstile flips expectations with "LOOK OUT FOR ME". Tune in for debates, delight, and maybe even a few disagreements. You know how it gets.

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by professional musician and Twitch streamer AppalachianRose for a sonic showdown featuring Stereolab’s Instant Holograms On Metal Film and Dan Mangan’s Natural Light. According to Brandito, Mel's wrong again, and Rose keeps it all from falling apart with actual musical knowledge. We were supposed to review Lana Del Rey’s new album too, but she ghosted us. Maybe next time, Lana.

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In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(09:55) Instant Holograms on Metal Film

(01:26:41) Natural Light

This week, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel dive headfirst into the glorious mess that is the latest batch of new music releases—and nothing is safe.

We’re unpacking the emotional voicemails of Ed Sheeran’s “Old Phone,” getting blissfully weird with “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” from Tash Sultana & City and Colour, and floating into a dream-pop haze with “I Like It I Like It” by Moses Sumney & Hayley Williams.

Also on deck: “Priceless” from Maroon 5 and LISA (is it actually priceless or just streaming bait?), “Men2Be” by Lavender Bride (wedding vibes with a twist), and the return of teen angst via “Young & Dumb” from Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan.

It’s a mix of tears, riffs, and musical confusion—and we’re here for all of it. Hit play for spicy takes, unexpected favorites, and at least one existential crisis.

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:18) What we've been listening to

(10:56) Ain't It Kinda Funny - Tash Sultana, City and Colour

(21:28) Men2Be - Lavender Bride

(30:36) I Like It I Like It - Moses Sumney, Hayley Williams

(40:04) Old Phone - Ed Sheeran

(50:03) Priceless - Maroon 5, LISA

(57:15) Young & Dumb - Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are flipping through the sonic scrapbook: Blondshell hands us a brutally honest selfie with If You Asked For A Picture, billy woods drops GOLLIWOG—a dense, poetic mind maze that might require a literary degree (or at least a quiet room), and Kali Uchis serenades us with Sincerely, a lush, romantic journey that’s basically a musical bubble bath. Expect bold opinions, questionable metaphors, and at least one passionate debate about vocal layering. Tune in, because feelings were felt.

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In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(4:32) If You Asked For A Picture - Blondshell

(01:01:42) GOLLIWOG - billy woods

(02:10:27) Sincerely, - Kali Uchis

This week, we’re joined by the full dream team—Incredibob, Brandito, and Mel—to dig into a wild mix of new music drops. We’re talking JID going full beast mode on “WRK,” Quadeca getting deep and mysterious with “MONDAY,” and Addison Rae putting us in a trance with “Headphones On.” Lorde came out of nowhere with “What Was That” (seriously...what was that?), Aly & AJ are back to soundtrack your soft summer sadness with “Dandelions,” and James Bay & Sheryl Crow want you to call your mom with “You and Me Time.”

It’s chaos. It’s vibes. It’s opinions you didn’t ask for—but you’ll want to hear. Hit play.

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In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(11:13) WRK - JID

(18:18) MONDAY - Quadeca

(26:01) Headphones On - Addison Rae

(31:22) What Was That - Lorde

(38:19) Dandelions - Alj & AJ

(45:25) You and Me Time - James Bay and Sheryl Crow

Incredibob returns to join Brandito and Mel as they wrangle some wild new tunes! The gang tackles Superheaven’s self-titled comeback, gets a little country with Julien Baker and TORRES’ heartfelt collab "Send A Prayer My Way," and plunges into the chaotic genius of SUMAC and Moor Mother’s The Film. Expect hot takes, cold drinks, and at least one identity crisis. Hit play — your ears deserve it.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:08) Superheaven - Superheaven

(53:41) Send A Prayer My Way - Julien Baker & TORRES

(01:48:58) The Film - SUMAC and Moor Mother

This week on the pod, Mel and Brandito are joined by special guest AppalachianRose — professional musician and Twitch streamer — for a genre-hopping deep dive into some of the freshest (and fiercest) new releases.

We’re breaking down Bruce Springsteen’s cinematic “Rain in the River,” feeling the apocalyptic pop power of Miley Cyrus’s “End of the World,” and getting all the feels with Lana Del Rey’s haunting “Henry, come on.” Arcade Fire’s “Year of the Snake” stirs up existential vibes, Sleep Token gets sultry with “Caramel,” and BABYMETAL x Poppy bring the chaos and candy on “from me to u.”

Make sure to give our girl AppalachianRose a follow on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/appalachianrose

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

"(00:00) Introduction"

"(17:17) Rain in the River"

"(32:04) End of the World"

"(41:47) Henry, come on"

"(51:24) Year of the Snake"

"(01:01:20) Caramel"

"(01:11:14) from me to u"

This week on the pod, Brandito and Mel are joined by special guest AppalachianRose — a professional musician and Twitch streamer — for a deep dive into three wildly different but equally compelling releases. We kick things off with the gritty, fuzz-soaked swagger of L.A. WITCH’s DOGGOD, drift into the experimental, genre-bending dreamscape of Bon Iver’s SABLE, fABLE, and wrap up with the heartfelt collaboration between legends on Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s Who Believes In Angels? Come for the hot takes, stay for the harmonies (and maybe a few chaotic tangents).

Make sure to give our girl AppalachianRose a follow on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/appalachianrose

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:"(00:00) Introduction"

"(03:47) DOGGOD"

"(50:25) SABLE, fABLE"

"(01:53:06) Who Believes In Angels?"

Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are back with fresh takes on this week’s hottest new single releases! In this episode, we dive into Babygirl by The Black Keys, a groove-filled track that brings their signature energy, and Love Me To Heaven by the Jonas Brothers, a heartfelt tune. We also break down Nervous System, an alt-pop banger from Taylor Acorn and LØLØ, and southbound by Artemas, a catchy track that keeps the vibes fresh. Plus, we get into the wild, high-energy YIPPEE-KI-YAY from Kesha and T-Pain before wrapping up with Will Smith’s uplifting anthem You Can Make It. Tune in as we share our thoughts, favorites, and maybe even a few hot takes. Hit play and let’s talk music!Our links: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT⁠

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into three wildly different but equally compelling releases. We break down Backxwash’s raw intensity on Only Dust Remains, explore Brian D’Addario’s dreamy yet intricate songwriting on Till The Morning, and get lost in the atmospheric power of Deafheaven’s Lonely People With Power.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:53) Only Dust Remains

(51:37) Till The Morning

(01:50:07) Lonely People With Power