Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE, a musical respite after the emotional gauntlet of the album's previous track GONE GONE / THANK YOU. As the IGOR's penultimate track, it buttons up many of the albums motifs while setting the stage for its grand finale: ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?
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Aug 2022
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and Triumphs of a Blockbuster Album
Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing albums after their release? Also, a discussion of the best songs on 'Renaissance' and its spiritual themes, with Mankaprr Conteh and ... Show More
53m 56s
Aug 2024
Bonus Episode: Problematic Artists, and Did Life Peak in the 90s?
This week in the After Party, Jake wrestles with the works of problematic genius Alfred Hitchcock and gets your take the dilemma presented by such artists. And as we prepare for next week's episode on the unique artistry of the oft-maligned Lana Del Rey, we want to know: Which en ... Show More
51m 24s
Mar 2025
Who Will Drop Album of the Year in 2025?
In this episode, we're reacting to the community’s picks for which artists might drop the best album of the year in 2025. We also discuss our contenders, our power rankings and more. Some of the albums discussed include Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd, The Fall Off by J. Cole, JI ... Show More
45m 25s
Sep 2017
Ep. 24 - Order of the Phoenix Ch. 1-3 w/ Eric Schneider
Eric Schneider joins to discuss the opening chapters of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Topics include exposition dumps, The Cauldron Black Market, Petunia+James?, "Probably Voldemort," ANGSTY HARRY, mid-2000s teen comedies, TONKS, and most importantly, THE RETURN OF T ... Show More
50m 42s
Jul 2022
Justin Tranter Tops to Track Time
Justin Tranter is a singer, songwriter, and activist who has been the driving force behind massive artists like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and more, but today they’re taking a break from banging drums to bang the gang instead! Even more, “‘Tis the Bre-son'' yet again as temporary ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2023
Yesterday's Concert: Exploring Music Beyond Your Youth
In this interview, Professor Tim McKenry (Australian Catholic University) goes deeper about his article, "Why Do We Stop Exploring Music As We Get Older?". While most music fans would say, "That's not me," we learn that it's more prevalent in our lives as we age than we realize. ... Show More
46m 41s
Jan 2025
Singing in the New Year with Carolyn Kendrick and Each Machine
There's one last present at the toe of our stocking, and it's a new album by producer Carolyn Kendrick. We'll be back with a regular episode next week, but for now, come listen to some music, and join us for a conversation about making art and community in uncertai ... Show More
32 m
Jun 2022
Foals’ Yannis Philippakis on Making a Dance Record with a Deeper Meaning
Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis drops by Kyle Meredith With… to tell us about the band’s latest album, Life Is Yours, and the experimental mood they found themselves in that led to a more synth-driven record.The lead singer talks about working with multiple producers, making a ... Show More
16m 26s