Yep, What a Concept

"I won't let go, even if you say so"

This week, Evan torments* Alex with the debut solo album by The Wonder Years' Dan Campbell (in-character under the moniker of Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties) We Don't Have Each Other. Dan eschews his trademark pop-punk sound for a more folk-rock/roots aesthetic, whilst delivering a linear narrative primarily dealing with the aftermath of the divorce of a couple. The tracks also explore themes of isolation, guilt, despair, indecision, addiction and grief.

Post-Gap: Dad Rock Draft

*Alex was going through it.

"It's not in my mind"

This week, Alex shows Evan Swans' genre-defying, iconic (and some would argue) signature reformation album, The Seer. Join us as we go track by track over this apocalyptic tapestry of doom, destruction, decay and... dare we say... hope?

Post-Gap: Lazy/Bad Features

(TW: Drug abuse, self-harm, necrophilia, child bereavement)

"Death still follows me around"

This week, Evan shows Alex Knocked Loose's critically lauded EP A Tear In the Fabric Of Life. Dialling the notch into the heavier realm, we go over the story told over the EP, Knocked Loose's hardcore sound & work with their contemporaries as well as this album's place in their greater discography.

Post-Gap: Worst Gigs

(TW: this album and therefore this episode includes reference to themes such as trauma, drug use, abuse, prostitution, sexual violence, and violence against women)

"It's just not my year"

This week, Alex shows Evan Ethel Cain's debut southern gothic studio album Preacher's Daughter. Join us as we discuss the album's haunting, macabre sound, intense lyricism and disturbing narrative as well as the moments of triumph, despair and absolution.

Post-Gap: Pop Femmes (Love & Hate)

"I need a saga. What's the saga? It's Songs for the Deaf! You can't even hear it!"

Alex and Evan go track-by-track over Queens of the Stone Age's iconic seminal album, their stoner rock roots/early sound, and the varied talented collaborators who brought this explosive album to life. (Word of the day: eerie)

Post-Gap: The Grammies Rant.

"What is this?" "Who are you?" These burning questions are answered in this special Pre-Gap episode as Alex and Evan break down their history, their music tastes and the inspiration behind the podcast.

Also discussed: which albums are being covered this season, the patreon bonus content and other behind the scenes minutia.