Welcome back to another episode of The Needle and Groove Lounge! This week we focus on all new music and do a deeper dive into the new album by Baltimore's avant garde rock band Horse Lords. As always thanks for tuning in to The Lounge, please subscribe and leave us a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform of choice. 

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! We have been on hiatus for a couple months but are back for a new season of The Lounge. On this episode the fellas catch up on what they have been listening to including various artist and genres for the past few months. After that we dig into our criticism round featuring new albums that we share and then provide critique. There are a few changes this season as we are adding a radio show component to The Lounge. We will be have the podcast every other week and then our radio show in between. The best way to know what is happening with The Lounge is to subscribe to pod and follow us on Instagram.  Dig in and enjoy the show!

On this episode, the fellas explore the topic of Music Books. For followers of our Instagram, you know we have a series known as Wax & Pages where we pair our vinyl collection with our book collection. During the show, each member selects a music or music related book and highlights a song that is discussed in the book. Next, during the Last Call, the fellas dive deep into an album review of Burial and then share 3 additional tracks from other new-ish albums. As always, there’s additional banter and stories! Pull up a chair and join in on the conversation at the Lounge!

Back from Break! Thanks for tuning in as we return from a short break. On this episode, we have a special guest-Julian. Longtime Lounge listeners will remember Julian from Season 1: March Madness episode about Hardcore Punk. Julian returns with a deep dive into punk and punk adjacent sounds. He talks in length about the Salt Lake City scene of which he was a part of, we discuss the “state of punk” where we highlight contemporary bands, we play a game of ‘Love it or Hate it” with a heavy emphasis on genres like emo, screamo and pop punk and so much more. It was a true improv night and one of the best in our opinion!

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Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week we dig into the fascinating but often overlooked world of small label gospel. Sometimes these labels were offshoot of major labels or just small start up labels. You are not going to hear any of the bigger name gospel legends on this episode but there is sure to be some kick ass music. In the Last Call we continue with our album review format and dive into a new hip hop album by Earl Sweatshirt. Tune in, sit back and relax, we hope you enjoy the show. 

Welcome back to The Needle and Groove Lounge. We have a special show this week as we dive into another record label exploration. This week the lounge pays respect the independent record label Fat Possum Records from Oxford, Mississippi. Fat Possum got its start recognizing the artist of the  North Mississippi Region, known as the hill country. Hence their early releases focused on highlighting the hill country blues of this region. Now days the label has expanded to include other styles of music. During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in as we continue our full album review format. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

On this episode of the Last Call, the fellas engage in their first ever full on album review. One week prior to recording the episode, each of the contributors were asked to spend some time with Pedro the Lion's new release, Havasu, and come prepared to Pound, Sip or No Sip to the entire album! The fellas will continue this format off and on for the remainder of the season. This format allows us to engage in deeper and richer conversation about the album and concept, which is how we truly listen to albums! We hope you enjoy! Additionally, there are three more tracks shared that follow our standard procedure. Plenty of new music to discover!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! Today we have a very special release for those who just might not be in the loving mood for this year's Valentine's Day. During this episode the fellas play their selection for the best anti-Valentine's Day song. This could be a break up song, an angry break up song, a sad break up song, or just a song about heartache in general the options are limitless. Tune in to here out each contributor sets their parameters for the episode. However you are feeling on this Monday the Lounge is with you in solidarity.  

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week at The Lounge during the first segment we explore tribute songs/albums. In the history of music many artist often are influenced by other artist and choose to pay homage by writing a tribute song/album. Each member comes up with their own criteria for why they chose the album or the song that they did.  During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week at The Lounge during the first segment we explore debut albums by different artist. Each member comes up with their own criteria for best debut album and as usual it gets a little heated.  During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!