Indiecast

Steven and Ian begin by paying tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton (1:18) and looking back at the Columbia House record club, which incredibly just shut down after a long period of irrelevance (11:43). Then they discuss Big Thief debuting a triple album's worth of new songs in Nashville, and whether hearing so much unknown material at once live is a good thing (24:24). They also talk about the new Cameron Winter live album and concert film (34:21) before discussing new albums by Alabama Shakes, Interpol and Mike D (40:14). In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends World Record and Steven recommends Dogwood Tales (57:15).
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Steven and Ian begin by paying tribute to Frank Beard of ZZ Top, who passed away this week at age 77 (1:40). Then they talk about a recent backlash to Audrey Hobert and whether it's related to the aesthetics of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert (10:21). After that they discuss new songs by Fontaines DC and Gang of Youths (22:54) before reviewing new albums by Brandon Flowers (33:08), Weezer (42:48) and Wild Pink (49:45). In Recommendation Corner, ian talks about Sueter7 and Steven talks about Westside Cowboy and Brennan Wedl (58:00).
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Steven and Ian start with an extended riff on "Alt-Rock Is Dead" albums from 1996, including classics by Pearl Jam and Weezer as well as way too much conversation about Crash Test Dummies (1:35). Then they do their first fantasy album draft update in a long time (17:58), which eventually leads to discussion about new albums by Phoebe Bridgers (25:51), L'Rain (39:56), and Hovvdy (45:42). In Recommendation Corner (55:50), Ian recommends Hana Streetton and Steven recommends Sam & Louise Sullivan.
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Steven and Ian open with a conversation about Brooklyn Vegan, the long-running music site that faced heavy layoffs this week, and what that says about the rapidly evolving state of online media (:50). Then they talk about the week's new releases, including albums by Ceremony, Citizen, and the Mountain Goats. (24:45). Then they (finally) open up the mailbag, and discuss listener questions about musical revisionism, yay or nay (33:43) and whether it's a good idea to check the setlist online before a show (46:48). In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends Now It's Overhead and Steven recommends Kiwi Jr. (53:10).
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After a Sportscast about LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and speculation about his taste in Philly indie rock (:40) and a quick discussion about old clips of The B-52's going viral this week (6:53), Steven and Ian pay tribute to the late Glen Hansard and Kavinsky, two very different musicians who passed away this week but who made their mark on the indie world in similar ways (9:39). After that, they discuss two high-profile albums they finally got to hear this week: Charli XCX's “Music, Fashion, Film” (20:59) and The Strokes' “Reality Awaits” (31:05). Then they talk about new releases by Arca and Shearwater, among other acts (45:43). In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends Aeiou and Steven recommends Frank Hurricane (50:50).

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