Know Your Writes!

Show me the banana! And show me Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take a look at the operatic, avant pop-stylings of Caroline Polachek! They'll discuss her two LPs to find out what makes this artist's island such a rider. Other topics include: - an elegy for the cassette tape and eight-track - predictions for the Grammys Best Album category  - a visit from a very special guest to introd...

Roll down the window, put down the top, and crank up Know Your Writes , baby! On a very special episode, Robb and Colton take a slight detour from their regular programming to discuss the Dodger's 2024 World Series win. After that, they'll talk about the lyrical mastery and emotional resonance in Kevin Devine's opus, "Brother's Blood". Other topics include: - to be honest, there's like 45 minutes...

It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking in the dark...that's right, it's Know Your Writes! For this (slightly delayed) Halloween special, Robb and Colton brave the hounds of hell and dive into Michael Jackson's legendary Thriller. Along the way, they'll figure out the mysteries of human nature, Toto, and the moonwalk.  Other topics include: - an October baseball special edition of Sports...

It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down, Robb and Colton were talkin'--it must be time for  Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts free fall into three solo albums by the legendary Tom Petty. Other topics include: - the magical predictions of ColtraRobbus - a mini-review of the new Bright Eyes album Five Dice, All Threes -  Tom Petty's influence on alt-country Bands mentioned in this episode: -...

Kick off your flip-flops and grab a cup of matcha, because it's time for  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton welcome Antelope Valley great Peter McGuire (Thrift Store Troubadours) to the show.  Together, the trio will dive into Passage du Desir , the latest opus from songwriter Sturgill Simpson (billed as Johnny Blue Skies). Other topics include: - a Thrift Store Troubadour world premier...

Rhetoric can't raise the dead, but you know what might? Another episode of  Know Your Writes!   This week, Robb and Colton peer over the edge and dive in to the first four LPs from Irvine, CA's Thrice. Other topics include: - feedback on "The Dear Hunter" episode from a very special source - a mini-Sport Talk! riff on the new NFL kick-off rule - how to define the term "experimental" Bands mentione...

There's been an accident! Calm down, it's still time for  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton brave black eyes and blackouts (literally) as they wade through the first four albums from Taking Back Sunday. Other topics include:  - Who was the best TBS back-up vocalist?  - Robb making a lot of salad and Kobe references  - Does music from high school still hit the same?  Bands mentioned in t...

Places, people, the stage is set for  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fulfill another listener request to explore the mystery and sometimes misleading wonder that is The Dear Hunter. Our hosts will discuss the band's five (and counting) act epic following the titular character's coming-of-age. Other topics include: - narrative vs concept albums  - Colton's tango with the 'vid.  - a no...

Ski mask? Check! Sawn off? Check! New episode of Know Your Writes ? Check, check, check! In a very contentious episode, Robb and Colton fulfill a fan request to discuss ska-stalwarts Streetlight Manifesto. Our hosts will verbally spar over the band's LPs, from Everything Goes Numb to  The Hands That Thieve .  Other topics include: - Robb and Colton's relationship to ska  - How long is  too  long f...

The pendulum it sways like an empty noose...but there's still time for another episode of Know Your Writes! It's Summer where you are now that Colton's back from his vacation! This week Robb and Colton reunite to discuss the forgotten Seattle alt rock gem that is Vendetta Red.  Topics include: - Colton's Hawaii adventure and Robb's fear of traveling. - What makes a song "sincere" (yet again) - The...

Like a bad star, it's  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb welcomes the great Max Sabate (Hot Company) as his guest co-host. Together, they try to figure out what it means to burn with Temecula, CA's Finch. Robb and Max pop the hood on this post-hardcore outfit's discography to chart their evolution from screamo stalwarts to prog-astronauts.  Other topics include: - Max's journey into music - Robb's...

One for the treble, two for the time, come on, y'all, it's  Know Your Writes! On a very special episode, Robb is joined by DJ Brute himself Leo Cardona. Robb and Leo dive into the first three albums by legendary emcee Mos Def. From  Black on Both Sides to  True Magic , our hosts scrutinize Mr. Bey's literature from the large to the miniature.  Other topics include:  - how Leo got his start in musi...

This podcast is fully operational because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts run to get their quarters and their kola nuts, which must mean they're talking about At the Drive-In. Robb and Colton discuss the El Paso outfits four LPs as they explore what makes this band so unique, chaotic, and fun. Other topics include: - a weird conversation aout slippers - remembering Freaky Frid...

The first star you see may not be a star...it's actually Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton trade up for the fast ride and dive into Arizona's Jimmy Eat World. They'll talk about four of the band's classic LPs (from Static Prevails to Futures ) and tack on a bonus EP ( Stay On My Side Tonight ). Other topics include: - Robb's most irrational fear  - Colton and Robb's picks for their best...

This ain't Texas, but it sure is  Know Your Writes! On another one-album special episode, Robb and Colton saddle up, put on their Levii's, and dive into Beyoncé's country-pop opus  Cowboy Carter . Our hosts will explore the high and lows of this massive album while also discussing the intricate balance that is pop-songwriting. Other topics include: - new music from Thursday! - what makes an album...

Robb. And. Colton. Talk about. Tool's Discography. This week on Know Your Writes! we'll see. This band's mastery. Enjoy, please!  Other topics include: - the beginning of the podcast's "dirty thirties" - the delusional nature of fandom  - the greatness of Kaitlin Clark (and A'ja Wilson)   Bands mentioned in this episode: - Vampire Weekend  - A Perfect Circle  - Tim McGraw 

Carry this podcast episode for luck, safe in your preferred media player, because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the saddest songs written by Chris Carrabba's Dashboard Confessional; our hosts will sit around and wonder what makes the Florida outfit's first four albums tick. Other topics include: - the glory of drummer Mike Marsh  - Sports Talk: The Shohei Chron...

There's nothing we can do...except hit you with another episode of  Know Your Writes!   For their 1-year pod-iversary, Robb and Colton go back to where it all started (sort of) with Ozma. Our hosts will dive into this Pasadena band's entire discography to see what makes them more than a Weezer clone.  Other topics include: - the one opinion our hosts would change from the last year - just how can...

Admit it: you've been waiting all week for an episode of  Know Your Writes! Today's episode finds Robb and Colton taking on a collection of albums by Max Bemis's Say Anything. From 2004's  ...is a real boy to  Say Anything (2009), they'll unpack the good and the very, very not good in this volatile emo act's catalogue Other topics include: - is all music just bad now?  - a short but weirdly detail...

Wind up your butterfly clocks, lie down on the hardwood floor, and tune in to Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the prog-rock art of Facing New York. Our hosts reminisce about their experience opening for this Bay Area trio before diving into their three amazing albums.  Other topics include: - How to embarrass yourself in front of songwriters you admire  - Garfunkel vs Simon; C...

Go on and kick off your boots, because it's time for  Know Your Writes!  This week, Robb and Colton have something to tell you: the greatness of California's own Haim. Our hosts will talk about the trio's three records to see why these sisters write such compelling songs.  Other topics include: - various ways of mispronouncing Julian Casablancas - unpacking the downfall of Pitchfork.com - how much...

Take it easy for a little while, and enjoy a new episode of  Know Your Writes!  This week, Robb and Colton jump into an unprecedented round two of Arctic Monkeys. They'll discuss songs from the bands last four LPs, from  Suck It and See to 2022's  The Car .  Other topics include: - Colton's punishment for losing the Christmas Song draft - the various uses of the word "contentious" - the podcast's...

Tonight, there'll be a ruckus, but right now, it's time for  Know Your Writes!   Join hosts Robb and Colton as they dive into the first three albums by Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys. They'll sort through what makes this band so special and battle over which of the first three records are the strongest.  Other topics include: - The results of our 2023 Christmas Song Draft Showdown! - Why Colton doesn'...

From the top of ocean to the bottom of the sky, everyone's ready for another episode of  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton--two major players in the podcaster scene--tackle four records from the inimitable Modest Mouse! Our hosts discuss the band's full-length release from 1997 to 2007 as they strive to explain what makes this such an amazing ten-year stretch of songwriting.  Other topi...

It's been much too long, meaning it's time for  Know Your Writes! Before 2023 is over, Robb and Colton take one more time to chat about electronic titans Daft Punk. Once they finish their discussion, they'll be joined by special guest Leo Cardona (aka DJ Brute), who breaks down the reasons behind Daft Punk's lasting influence.  Other topics include: - songwriting resolutions   - what makes the "pe...