For The Record With Gg And Adam

With their second album, Brooklyn 5-piece Geese take an ambitious swing into new territory that combines classic rock, funky basslines, and over-the-top vocals. We discuss "3D Country" in episode #197 of "For the Record."

Australian singer-songwriter Alex Lahey has taken a major leap forward with her third album, bringing a more sonically expansive approach to her smart, catchy power pop. We discuss "The Answer is Always Yes" in episode #196 of "For the Record."

On their ninth record, Islands confront the absurdity of life with energy, humor, and rich, re-listenable production. We discuss "And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs" in episode #195 of "For the Record."

On her new album, Margaret Glaspy pairs powerhouse vocals with emotive guitar and a stripped-down sound. We discuss "Echo the Diamond" in episode #194 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Palehound's fourth album journeys through the emotional territory of a breakup with a lot of big riffs. We discuss "Eye on the Bat" in-depth in episode #193 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

On her second LP, Miya Folick blends powerful, emotive vocals with polished pop production to take the listener on an emotional journey. We discuss "ROACH" in-depth in episode #192 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.

On their impressive debut LP, Sir Chloe blend aggressive rock and sweet pop into fresh, varied, and extremely re-listenable songs. We discuss "I Am The Dog" in-depth in episode #191 of "For the Record."

Chicago band Stuck's second album is an indictment of late-stage capitalism that doesn't take itself too seriously. "Freak Frequency" is full of energetic post-punk that's both playful and driving. We discuss it in-depth in episode #190 of "For the Record

Superviolet is the new project from Steve Ciolek, lead songwriter of Ohio cult favorite band The Sidekicks, who put out their last album in 2018 and announced their dissolution last year.

Eyelids are a Portland quintent made up entirely of indie rock veterans, which shows in their breadth of influences and humble approach to songwriting. We discuss their fourth album, "A Colossal Waste of Light," in-depth on episode #188 of "For the Record

Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk was one of our favorite discoveries from SXSW this year, and his new album "Angel Numbers" combines a warm, soulful voice with wry lyrics and sing-along choruses. We discuss it in-depth on episode #187 of FTR.

Five years after the relesae of their much-acclaimed EP, supergroup Boygenius, consisting of singer-songwriters Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker, are finally back with a full album, titled simply, "The Record."

In episode #185 of “For the Record,” we depart from our usual format to discuss some of our favorite discoveries from the 2023 South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas.

After a 10-year hiatus, veteran Portland duo Quasi, half of which is rock's greatest drummer, Janet Weiss, are back with a 10th album of weird, joyful chaos. We discuss "Breaking the Balls of History" on episode #184 of "For the Record."

In episode #183 of "For the Record" we discuss the debut album from The Band Ends, R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry's first band since he "retired" in the late 90s. It's a supergroup of Athens, Georgia music veterans.

Singer-songwriter Margo Price may have established her reputation in Nashville, but her fourth album, "Strays," crosses genres and explores a variety of styles, buoyed by collaborators Sharon van Etten and Lucius.

Toronto band Kiwi Jr. is one of our favorite recent discoveries. Their third album knocks it out of the park with new wave synths, tight and jangly guitars, and clever, rapid-fire lyrics. We discuss "Chopper" on episode #181 of "For the Record."

On their third album, NOLA quartet Special Interest mix energetic dance, menacing industrial, and furious political punk to give listeners the catharsis of both anger and joy. We discuss "Endure" on episode #180 of "For the Record."

The Beths write power pop songs with hooks upon hooks, incredible musicianship, and a lot of heart. We discussed their first record back in episode #92 of "For the Record," but their new, third album was too charming not to do another episode.

The second album from London's Black feminist punk trio Big Joanie is packed with songs both experimental and catchy, confidently using a wide range of musical styles to explore universal themes of longing for community.