Hot Song for 10.7.15 – I Can Be Afraid of Anything / Clean
Chris and Dan argue about what it would take for an emo revival band to become the next Fall Out Boy and whether indie rock covers of mainstream pop...
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Hot Song for 10.5.15 – Neuzesandfly / Wyoming/Dakota
Chris and Dan argue about how much reverb-drenched pop songs can meander before losing their attention and whether or not "MPR Rock" has outstayed its welcome, featuring two currently...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 10.2.15 – Quarter 3 Review
This Friday's special feature is a Quarter 3 Review, wherein Dan & Chris run down their Top 3 tracks from the past three months of 2015. What has enough...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.30.15 – Highway Patrol Stun Gun / The Golden Bird
Chris and Dan argue about whether Pacific Northwest soft rock finally has gained critical respect again and what sins of the prog rock genre can be forgiven with a...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.28.15 – The Pink Noise / The Chat
Chris and Dan argue about when we'll hit the nadir of 90s alt rock recycling (or if we ever will) and whether or not parody or irony can result...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.25.15 – I Leave / Super Bowl CDXX
This Friday's special feature is an Under 1K, highlighting two artists who, despite great talents and potential, have under a thousand likes on Facebook. This week Dan and Chris...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.23.15 – Breaker / Money Trees Deuce
Chris and Dan argue about the advantages and pratfalls of longevity in indie rock and whether potential alone is enough to merit deep admiration when it comes to another...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.21.15 – N My Mind / Friend Tonight
Chris and Dan argue about the history and future of the burgeoning trillwave hip hop scene and just how breathy a singer can be before being written off, featuring...
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.18.15 – Citrus / I’m So Glad That You Are Alive
This Friday's special feature is a Secret Scene, wherein Dan and Chris take a deeper look at the burgeoning local music scene of a typically un-hyped city or country....
LISTEN HEREHot Song for 9.16.15 – Last / Costume Drama
Chris and Dan argue about whether an affecting live performance can elevate the quality of a studio performance and how to be overtly political in music without being cringe-inducing,...
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