Summary

In this episode, Craig and Andrew discuss their favorite albums from the first quarter of 2024. They cover a range of genres, including punk, hardcore, and black gaze. The albums discussed include Pissed Jeans' 'Half Divorced,' Glitterer's 'Rationale,' Cosmic Joke's self-titled album, and Infant Island's 'Obsidian Wreath.' Each album is praised for its unique sound and songwriting, with particular attention given to the craftsmanship and cohesion of the records. Overall, the hosts express their excitement for the new music released in 2024 and look forward to discovering more throughout the year. In this episode, Craig and Andrew discuss several albums released in the first quarter of the year. They start by talking about Mannequin Pussy's album and the freedom artists have in choosing provocative names in the digital age. They then discuss Waxahatchee's latest record and its solid songwriting. Next, they dive into Stay Inside's album, which features soundscapes and layers of instrumentation. Finally, they explore Meatbodies' album, which combines influences from the 90s and 70s to create a unique sound. They end the episode by sharing their anticipation for upcoming releases in the second quarter of the year.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Baseball Opening Day 02:00 Introduction to New Music in 2024 03:21 Reviewing the First Quarter of 2024 09:28 Pissed Jeans - Half Divorced 14:48 Glitterer - Rationale 24:16 Infant Island - Obsidian Wreath 31:34 Mannequin Pussy and Waxahatchee 40:29 Stay Inside 45:43 Meatbodies 59:01 Looking Forward to Quarter Two