For the Record With GG and Adam
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For the Record With GG and Adam
On each episode, we discuss a single new album.
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For the Record #241: CMAT's "Euro-Country"
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, who goes by CMAT, is an Irish singer-songwriter who wraps self-effacing humor, fantastic vocals, and catchy melodies into p...
For the Record #240: The Beths' "Straight Line Was a Lie"
The Beths’ fourth album expands their catchy, earnest sound: songs spread out, get stripped down, even explore the darkness. We discuss “Straight Line...
For the Record #239: Greg Freeman's "Burnover"
On his second album, breakout singer-songwriter Greg Freeman creates ambitious, genre-defying songs with a spontaneous, live feel. We discuss “Burnove...
For the Record #238: Alex G's "Headlights"
Alex G's 10th album is warm, welcoming, continually surprising, and retains his quirky personality despite major label polish. We discuss "Headlights"...
For the Record #237: Panic Shack's Self-Titled Debut
We've been waiting 2+ years for Panic Shack's first record, after we saw their excellent live show at South by Southwest in 2023. It was worth the wai...
For the Record #236: Water Machine's "God Park"
Water Machine is made up of veteran Glasgow musicians who have recorded a fun, upbeat debut album that doesn't take itself too seriously. We discuss "...
For the Record #235: Artificial Go's "Musical Chairs"
On their second album, Cincinnati-based Artificial Go bring playful, creative energy and a fun, joyful sound. We discuss it in-depth on episode #235 o...
For the Record #234: Ribbon Skirt's "Bite Down"
On their debut album, Montreal-based Ribbon Skirt tackle themes of indigenous identity with a 90s throwback sound. We discuss it in-depth on episode #...
For the Record #233: The Convenience's "Like Cartoon Vampires"
The Convenience make a hard pivot to a new, guitar-driven, dissonant but catchy sound on their second album, "Like Cartoon Vampires." We discuss it in...
For the Record #232: Chime Oblivion's Self-Titled Debut
The Osees' John Dwyer and prolific new wave drummer David Barbarossa join forces in a new supergroup, Chime Oblivion, delivering 12 songs of dense, an...
For the Record #231: Mamalarky's "Hex Key"
On their third album, L.A. quartet Mamalarky perfect their distinct flavor of quirky indie-pop into a record that's both weird and catchy. We discuss...
For the Record #230: Divorce's "Drive to Goldenhammer"
The debut album from British quartet Divorce is a catchy, emotional rollercoaster ride that you can sing along to in the car with the windows down. We...
For the Record #229: Annie diRusso's "Super Pedestrian"
After Tik Tok fame, many singles, and years of touring, Annie diRusso's debut album is a polished powerhouse that captures all the ways people found h...
For the Record #228: Dead Gowns' "It's Summer, I Love You, and I'm Surrounded by Snow"
Singer-songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin of the Maine-based project Dead Gowns has been making music all her life, but this is the band's first full-lengt...
For the Record #227: Jasmine.4.t's "You Are The Morning"
Jasmine.4.t's Boygenius-produced debut album is a dazzlingly varied, emotional, and beautiful journey. We discuss "You Are the Morning" in detail on e...
For the Record #226: Lambrini Girls' "Who Let the Dogs Out"
Brighton-based Lambrini Girls mix righteous punk fury with a strong helping of humor and self-awareness. We discuss their debut album, "Who Let the Do...
For the Record #225: Peel Dream Magazine's "Rose Main Reading Room"
On their dreamy, dizzyingly varied fourth album, L.A.-based Peel Dream Magazine wrap their listeners in childhood nostalgia for New York City. We disc...
For the Record #224: Silverbacks' "Easy Being a Winner"
On their third LP, Irish six-piece Silverbacks break new ground with complex indie rock that embraces a variety of sounds. We discuss "Easy Being a Wi...
For the Record #223: Henrik Appel's "Shadows"
On his third solo album, Swedish artist Henrik Appel conveys earnest emotion by combining energetic garage rock and jazzy improvisation. We discuss "S...
For the Record #222: Kim Deal's "Nobody Loves You More"
36 years after Pixies released “Surfer Rosa,” indie rock icon Kim Deal has come out with her first solo record, “Nobody Loves You More.” We discuss it...
For the Record #221: PYPY's "Sacred Times"
Montreal-based PYPY’s second album, 10 years after their first, is an exhilarating blend of psych rock and new wave, with virtuosic instrumentals and...
For the Record #220: Marina Allen's "Eight Pointed Star"
L.A. singer-songwriter Marina Allen breaks through with her clarion voice and beautiful Laurel Canyon sound on her third album, "Eight Pointed Star."...
For the Record #219: Fake Fruit's "Mucho Mistrust"
Oakland trio Fake Fruit’s second album faces an uncertain world with blistering guitars, off-kilter rhythms, and an appealing blend of earnestness and...
For the Record #218: The Bug Club's "On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System"
Welsh duo The Bug Club combine high-energy, melodic garage rock with absurd, witty lyrics on their Sub Pop debut, "On the Intricate Inner Workings of...
For the Record #217: Wishy's "Triple Seven"
Wishy's debut album is filled with hooky, melodic rock that sounds like it's been beamed through time from your favorite 1990s alternative radio stati...
For the Record #216: Sour Widows' "Revival of a Friend"
Themes of loss and grief lend an intensity and urgency to the debut album from the Bay Area's own Sour Widows. We discuss "Revival of a Friend" in-dep...
For the Record #215: Odie Leigh's "Carrier Pigeon"
Detroit singer-songwriter Odie Leigh fuses indie pop, folk, and Americana in her charming debut album, "Carrier Pigeon." We discuss it in-depth in epi...
For the Record #214: Dan Boeckner's "Boeckner!"
After decades in bands like Wolf Parade, The Arcade Fire, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits, and Operators, Dan Boeckner has released his first solo album. W...
For the Record #213: Cola's "The Gloss"
Montreal trio Cola was born out of the ashes of post-punk band Ought, but they bring a more melodic, jazzy feel to songs that still maintain the under...
For the Record #212: Ducks Ltd.'s "Harm's Way"
The sophomore album from Ducks Ltd. brings sunny, jangle-pop melodies with layered production that mask lyrical themes of anxiety and depression. We d...
For the Record #211: Middle Kids' "Faith Crisis Pt. 1"
Middle Kids are a trio from Sydney, Australia who swing for the fences on their third album, with glossy pop that has stadium-filling energy. We discu...
For the Record #210: Gustaf's "Package Pt. 2"
On their second album, Brooklyn’s Gustaf expertly balance art-punk ambition with danceable beats and a playful sense of humor. We discuss “Package Pt....
For the Record #209: Vampire Weekend's "Only God Was Above Us"
Vampire Weekend's fifth album is their best yet, and may end up being one of the best records of 2024. We discuss "Only God Was Above Us" on on episod...
For the Record #208: Bad Tiger's "Bliss"
San Francisco’s own Bad Tiger craft charming, introspective indie pop with emotive vocals and thoughtful instrumentation. We discuss their second full...
For the Record #207: Mary Timony's "Untame the Tiger"
Guitar legend Mary Timony is back with her first solo album in almost two decades, exploring a range of styles in songs that are as intricately-crafte...
For the Record #206: Sarah Coolidge's "Call Me When You Get There"
On her debut LP, Oakland-based Sarah Coolidge combines clever, evocative lyrics and powerful, Americana-influenced rock. We discuss “Call Me When You...
For the Record #205: SPRINTS' "Letter to Self"
SPRINTS are the latest exports from Dublin's burgeoning punk and garage rock scene. We discuss their ferocious debut album "Letter to Self" in-depth o...
For the Record #204: Sleater-Kinney's "Little Rope"
Sleater-Kinney's 11th record finds the now-duo pushing their sound forward while staying true to what made the band great. We discuss "Little Rope" in...
For the Record #203: Slow Pulp's "Yard"
Slow Pulp pushes all of our 90s nostalgia buttons while keeping their sound fresh with emotive vocals and electronic touches. We discuss their second...
For the Record #202: Grooblen's "A Wormhole is a Freeway to the Stars"
San Francisco-based Grooblen brings an eclectic mix of jazzy, psychedelic pop songs on their second album, "A Wormhole is a Freeway to the Stars." We...