it's no secret that Mayday Parade is one of our favorite bands of all time, but we're super guilty of only talking about their debut album A Lesson in Romantics. It seems like the rest of the world may be guilty of the same crime, so we're trying to set the record straight today. Mayday Parade is much more than a one-album wonder!

Anywhere But Here was a very good sophomore record, even on the heels of losing one of their singers to Go Radio over a disagreement concerning songwriting credits. The title track is super fun, the music video is wild and weird, and Facebook is keeping it all to itself. Bastards.

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Links:

Anywhere But Here Music Video (on… Facebook???)

The Jamie LOL Over Episode

The A Lesson In Romantics Episode

Our SpaceHey Profile

Songs of the week:

東京、問う今日 by ニアフレンズ

You Right by Doja Cat ft. The Weekend

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No early 2000's podcast is complete without a Michelle Branch episode, because that woman was everywhere, much pun intended. And she wasn't even a woman yet, she was like 15, taking the entire planet and the airwaves by storm!

Our motto this year is #BangersOnly, so it's only natural we talk about Michelle Branch, even if it is a little bit out of genre as a blend of "moody post-grunge rock and breezy Y2K pop". It bangs, and we're 100% here for it. If only Michelle was 100% here on the podcast. Maybe next time…

BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON

Links:

Everywhere Music Video

Everywhere 20th anniversary edition

Everywhere 20th anniversary alternate-version

Everywhere MTV recap

Songs of the week:

Kiss Me More by Doja Cat ft. SZA

19 by ニアフレンズ

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It's no secret that Hoobastank's music video for The Reason is our favorite heist movie ever, but it recently came to our attention that there's a sequel! Hooba picks up right where they left off and tell a gripping tale of crime, rock and roll, and betrayal all in three minutes, and somehow managed to outdo themselves once again.

However, we want more. Selfishly, but there were also a few loose ends that we'd love to see tied up in a neat bow, so we're calling on Doug Robb and the boys to expand the Hoobaverse with a 3rd installment to the series, or preferably a feature-length video. If you'd like to see this happen, make sure to sign our change.org petition below.

BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON

Links:

Same Direction Music Video

Sign our petition the expand "The Hoobaverse"

The Reason Music Video

The Reason Episode

The Year 3000 Episode

The MMMBop Episode

Hooba Make Other Noise Too Tee (coming soon!)

Songs of the week:

Stay the Same by Gold Steps x Thief Club

ガラクタオーバーフロウ by ニアフレンズ

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There are few things as magical as a debut that absolutely takes over the world, whether that's the literal world with platinum status or the self-centered, tiny bubble of a world we were living in when we were 15. This week we draft our favorite debut albums and state our cases for which song we think represents the album as a whole. Make sure to listen to the playlists on Apple Music and Spotify!

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Links:

The Debut Album Mixtape on Apple Music

The Debut Album Mixtape on Spotify

Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman

Whoa Oh! by Forever the Sickest Kids Episode

Our Interview with Music Video director Shane Drake

Mutiny! by Set Your Goals Episode

Detroit by Fireworks Episode

Songs of the week:

Big Boy by Durry

New Hype by See You Smile

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The announcement of the When We Were Young Festival will be one of those moments we look back on in 20 years that are paired with a "where were you when"?" The millisecond that flyer hit Twitter, everyone went nuts. It was pure, unadulterated joy for like, 20 minutes… and then the questions started. And at last, the memes rolled in.

Wait, how many bands? HOW many stages? In 24 hours? Who the hell is Car Seat Headrest and what are they doing on this bill?

After a few minutes of moaning and groaning about festival experiences in the past, we absolutely GUSH about all the bands we love on the bill and we draft which songs we want to hear our favorite artists play at WWWY, even though we aren't going. Maybe…

BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON

Links:

The When We Were Young Festival Setlist Mixtape on Spotify

The When We Were Young Festival Setlist Mixtape on Apple Music

The King For a Day Episode

The Pressure Episode

Adam Neely on Good 4 U v. Misery Business

You're Not Salinger. Get Over It. Live (Still looking for the video!

The Gives You Hell Episode

The Buried A Lie Episode

The Ohio Is For Lovers Episode

Sophomore Albums Mixtape Draft

December (Again) by Neck Deep

The Great Escape Episode

The Check Yes Juliet Episode

Songs of the week:

Nino by The Linda Lindas

Our House by Dizzy Sunfist

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Everyone loves to talk about bands' debut albums, but I think it's about time we give some sophomore releases the credit they deserve. This week we draft our favorite sophomore albums, but there's a twist… we also have to pick the song we think represents the album best. Not only does it leave a ton of room for debate, but it makes the playlist possible, so make sure to check them out on Apple Music and Spotify.

BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON!

Links:

The Sophomore Album Mixtape on Apple Music

The Sophomore Album Mixtape on Spotify

Drops of Jupiter (cover) by With Confidence

The Sugar, We're Going Down Episode

The Upsides Episode

The I'm Not Okay Episode

The Gives You Hell Episode

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As Underøath releases their new album "Voyeurist" today, we take some time to discuss one of their early bangers, Writing on the Wall their album Define the Great Line. But not before we present your 2022 ScorchFest winner, Patrick McDonagh for his FLAMING hot take on Green Day and the listenability of their entire catalog.

In this episode Tom tells a story about trying to hand out demos to bands on national tours, trying to steal a smooch in a hotel room, Pat is haunted by Pamalhorese, and Tom has a story about trap doors. Really we did everything we could to not talk about this music video because it's horrifying.

BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON

Links:

Writing on the Walls Music Video

Underøath's new album Voyeurist

The ScorchFest Episode

Tom's Guitar Case and Underøath Sticker

Shreddeded Wheat by Waking the Cadaver

Tom and his friends with Spencer Chamberlain at the Lincoln Memorial

Songs of the week:

Blackout by Turnstile

Change by Between You & Me

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You all listen to us spout our nonsense 51 weeks out of the year, but this week is yours. ScorchFest 2022 is upon us, and you people did not pull any punches. This year feels extra special as we had you all "call-in" to the show to personally tell us your thoughts that are sure to make everyone just absolutely upset, and it's all done for the coveted golden spatula.

Listen to this year's contenders and make sure to vote on Twitter and/or Instagram for your desired 2022 winner!

BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON!

Links:

The Motion City Soundtrack Draft

The I Woke Up In A Car Episode

Songs of the week:

Goldfish by Between You and Me

Record Player by Daisy the Great x AJR

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With the new year upon us, we've decided to finally discuss the only song that has ever made sense to discuss on the last week of the year, The New Year by Death Cab For Cutie. Gibbard and the boys have an insane way of dragging your entire day into the gutter after just one verse of any of their songs, and The New Year holds no punches. If you're looking to feel melanchonly and introspective as absolute hell at a New Year's party that you didn't want to go to in the first place, this song and video are for you.

BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!

Links:

The New Year Music Video

Submit your takes for ScorchFest 2022 Here!

Best New Songs of 2021 Playlist on Spotify

Best New Songs of 2021 Playlist on Apple Music

Songs of the week:

That Funny Feeling by Phoebe Bridgers (Bo Burnham cover)

Come Heroine by Touché Amoré

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For the first time in 5 years, we record an episode LIVE in front of a virtual studio audience! Pat watched a super long documentary about The Beatles, Tom definitely does not, they both start new Christmas traditions with their growing families, and they (we?) take compliments and accept gifts weirdly. How very Irish Catholic…

BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!

Links:

Ron Carnage: The Thinker Boy

Richard Scarry's The Animals' Merry Christmas

Our Episode with Jess Scutella

Songs That Remind Me of *Equip Sunglasses by Hot Mulligan Playlist on Apple Music

Songs That Remind Me of *Equip Sunglasses by Hot Mulligan Playlist on Spotify

Songs of the week:

Mystery by Turnstile

Stubborn Love by Seaway

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