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Gawby and Paul review The Unicorn's "Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone" and John Maus' "We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves". They also dive into the Grammy nominations list, shows they've been to recently and upcoming shows, and kind of totally go off the rails.

Gawby and Paul are joined by very special guest Rudy Garcia (Rudy Bleu) and review his album of choice Elastica's self-titled debut. They also get into the lore of Rudy, including growing up queer in East LA, zines, DJing, his take on the new pop girlies and more.

Gawby and Paul review Lust for Youth's "International", and Nite Jewel's "Good Evening". They also discuss the circus that is P. Diddy, Liam Payne's death, Katy Perry's mega-flop-olis of a new album, Chappel Roan, Lana Del Rey's new husband, Brat remix album, and Cat Power's questionable remarks at her recent Pappy and Harriet's show.

Gawby and Paul are joined by very special guest Nite Jewel (Ramona Gonzalez) to discuss the album of her choice, Kraftwerk's "Computer World". The three then discuss the origin of Nite Jewel, how playing live music is different from when she started, her creative process, and much more! Link to the performance mentioned in the episode https://youtu.be/g0ad5uSTjZM?si=rIDiCqEHVmItrZhD

Gawby and Paul review bis' album "Return to Central" as well as Basement Jaxx's "Rooty". They also discuss Wesley Eisold of Cold Cave's legal battle with the WWE, the controversy surrounding Linkin Park's new singer, Sabrina Carpenter being a nepo baby, Chappel Roan struggling with fame and boundaries, and much more.

Gawby and Paul review friend of the pod Manny Sifuentes' album of choice Bloc Party's "Silent Alarm". They also discuss how Manny became a local DIY legend and his take on the future of the Southern California music scene.

Gawby and Paul review Veruca Salt's "Eight Arms to Hold You", as well as Gossip's "Movement". They also dive into discussing The Dare, Cobrasnake's cameo at Charli xcx's birthday party sparking "the return of indie sleaze" discourse on twitter, Ye's speculated nitrous addiction and more.

Gawby and Paul review The Drums' "Portamento" as well as Kathleen Hanna's solo album under the moniker Julie Ruin, "Julie Ruin". They also dive into the gays co-opting Charli xcx's "Brat" aesthetic into the Kamala Harris campaign, and dissect Azealia Banks' take on it all.

Gawby and Paul welcome special guest Heather Jewett (Gravy Train!!!!/Planet Heather) and review one of her favorite albums, PJ Harvey's "To Bring You My Love" They also discuss the term "indie-sleaze" being used to describe early 2000's indie music, Katy Perry's flop of a new single, and all things Gravy Train!!!!

Gawby and Paul review Frou Frou's "Details" as well as Le Tigre's "Feminist Sweepstakes". They also discuss Punk New's huge diss to local DIY veteran Candace Hansen* and M.I.A.'s 5G tinfoil hats. *Upon editing the episode we realized Paul misgendered Candace (they/them) and want to acknowledge and apologize for their mistake. We love you, Candace!

Gawby and Paul review Mika Miko's "C.Y.S.L.A.B.F." as well as Cocteau Twin's "Treasure". They also talk about the gays fighting over Chappell Roan, Charli xcx's new album and Katy Perry gearing up for her final flop.

Gawby and Paul review Ladytron's Witching hour as well as Babes in Toyland's Fontanelle. They also discuss the influx of "industry plant" vibes in the music industry, Taylor Swift, and more.