Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York is one of the greatest live performances ever captured.

In this episode of Record Room, we talk about the songs, covers, atmosphere, and choices that made this performance so unforgettable. From the unusual setlist and stripped back arrangements to The Meat Puppets section, the candlelit stage, and Kurt Cobain’s final vocal on “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” this is our conversation about a performance that became part of music history.

Nirvana did not give MTV a normal acoustic greatest hits show. They gave them deep cuts, strange covers, unexpected guests, and something far more intimate, fragile, and impossible to recreate.

For this episode, we also brought candles and white Stargazer lilies into our own set as a small nod to the original MTV Unplugged stage.

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What happens when a classical composer listens to In Rainbows by Radiohead?

In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by composer and conductor Julián Fueyo to react to one of the most beloved Radiohead albums.

We react to In Rainbows together and talk through the details that stood out to him as a composer, from the arrangements and textures to the rhythms, atmosphere, lyrics, and moments that make the album so special. It’s part reaction, part music conversation, and part me getting to hear one of my favorite records through someone else’s ears.

Julián Fueyo is a composer and conductor whose work has reached over 10 million streams across platforms. He studied composition at Yale School of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music, received the BMI Composer Award, and is a two-time ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award winner.

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Ranking The Smiths songs is not for the weak.

In this episode of Record Room, we take on an impossible task: ranking our top 10 The Smiths songs.

The Smiths are one of my favorite bands of all time, and this list reminded me why. From Johnny Marr’s unforgettable guitar work to Morrissey’s dramatic, funny, and painfully specific lyrics, their discography is filled with songs that feel timeless, emotional, strange, and completely their own.

We talk through the classics, the fan favorites, the deep cuts, and the songs that shaped our taste, including “This Charming Man,” “Half a Person,” “I Know It’s Over,” and more.

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In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by music content creator Erika Freiman as we each share 6 songs we think are both perfect and underrated, including songs the other person had never heard before.

From indie rock and electronic to dreamy summer songs and slow burners that grow on you, we react to each track, talk about the songs we love, and share why we keep coming back to them.

Featuring songs by Radiohead, Gustavo Cerati, Magdalena Bay, Yo La Tengo, and more.

What song would make your list of perfect underrated songs? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Some concerts are fun. Some become part of your life.

In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing my top 5 concerts of all time after going to over 70 concerts. This was genuinely one of the hardest rankings I’ve ever had to make because live music means everything to me.

We talk about the shows that stayed with me forever, what made each one so unforgettable, and why being in a crowd full of people feeling the exact same thing is one of the best feelings in the world.

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What are the best debut albums of all time?A great debut introduces a band. A legendary debut starts a conversation.In this episode of Record Room, I sit down with my brother Juan to talk about 10 of our favorite debut albums ever. We share our favorite songs from each one, give context behind the records, and talk about what made these albums so special from the very beginning. These are the debuts that did more than introduce a band. They defined a sound, set a standard, and helped shape entire eras.From Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes to The Smiths, The Killers, Oasis, and more, this episode is a deep dive into the albums that started it all and still feel essential today.What debut album would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments 👇Follow Me!Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylYouTube: @indie_music_vinylHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader

The 90s gave us some of the most iconic albums of all time. But which 10 stand above the rest? In this episode of Record Room, we rank our top 10 albums of the 90s, talk through each pick, share some of our favorite songs from every album, and get into why these records still hold up today.

From britpop and grunge to alternative and indie classics, we break down what makes each album special, why they continue to define the decade, and which ones were the hardest to place.

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The Strokes helped define the sound and style of indie rock in the early 2000s. But how did they get there, and why do they still matter so much today?

In this episode of Record Room, we dive into the story of The Strokes, their full album journey, and the impact they had on indie rock.

From Is This It to The New Abnormal, we talk about their evolution, our favorite albums and songs, their coolest moments, the pressure of fame, and how they opened the door for so many bands that came after them.

We also share personal stories, including seeing them live, meeting them at the airport, and why they remain one of our favorite bands of all time.

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You asked. I answered. And some of these got very honest 😳

In this episode of Record Room, I answer 50 of your questions about favorite albums, artist debates, concerts, vinyl collecting, personal stories, and the music that shaped me.

From Oasis vs Blur and Arctic Monkeys vs The Strokes to Radiohead deep cuts, underrated bands, perfect albums, first records, and the songs I keep coming back to, this episode is basically a deep dive into the music that means the most to me.

What other questions should I answer in part 2? 👇

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What made The Beatles the most influential band of all time?

In this episode of Record Room, we break down six specific ways The Beatles reshaped the music industry and changed the way we listen. They weren’t just massive. They changed the rules of music.

From songwriting and studio innovation to album making and artistic risk, this episode explores the blueprint The Beatles created and why their impact is still everywhere.

We also talk about some of the songs and albums that made us love them in the first place.

What’s your favorite Beatles fact? Drop it in the comments 👇

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