Record Room with Odette Nader

I already play Radiohead’s In Rainbows almost every week. Apparently, that didn’t stop me from wanting another copy. Back in the Record Room with 13 additions to my vinyl collection, including The Strokes’ Reality Awaits and The 1975’s pink 10th-anniversary edition. Let’s open them up and talk about the songs that made me want them. I also finally got Pearl Jam’s Ten after your comments convinced...

I asked you on Instagram what you were going through and picked an album for each situation. You sent me crushes, homesickness, burnout—and one very serious case of nothing being as good as Radiohead. Some moments need the confidence of Oasis. Others need the warmth of Pet Sounds, or a record that lets you be sad without rushing you to feel better. These are the albums I’d put on if I were you. We...

Some albums just feel right when the air starts getting colder. My brother and I share ten albums that feel like autumn to us, from Nick Drake’s Pink Moon to Death Cab for Cutie’s Plans, and the memories that make them fit. Some feel like a quiet night in, others like a drive with the windows down. They bring back memories of growing up, going back to school, and that feeling when summer is alread...

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger reminded me why I love music so much. My review of the new Oasis documentary, from Noel’s thoughts on nostalgia to the fan stories that made it feel so personal. After seeing Oasis twice on the reunion tour, watching this film brought me right back to those nights. I loved seeing Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher together, the humor in the rehearsals, and the storie...

What does 2000s indie rock sound like in just 10 songs? In this episode of Record Room, my brother and I choose 10 songs that capture the sound, energy, and feeling of indie rock in the 2000s. This isn’t a ranking, and these aren’t necessarily our favorite songs. They’re 10 tracks that feel impossible to separate from the era, from the raw garage rock and post-punk revival of the early 2000s to th...

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kFtlULPDMUU What happens when an opera singer listens to Led Zeppelin IV?In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova to react to one of the most iconic rock albums of all time. We listen to Led Z...

Come with me inside three of my favorite record stores in New York City: Limited to One, Academy Records, and Village Revival. In this episode of Record Room, I dig through the bins and sit down with the people behind each store to hear the story behind each one and talk about the records and music that shaped them: the first albums they fell in love with, their desert-island picks, holy grails, u...

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube ⁠https://youtu.be/XnDMTU_SPgs?si=3FR4qiSeXbpSHnqY⁠ To celebrate its 60th anniversary, my brother and I revisited The Beatles’ Revolver from beginning to end, sharing our reactions and thoughts song by song. He’s a Millennial, I’m Gen Z, and...

Ranking Oasis songs is not for the weak. In this episode of Record Room, we take on the impossible task of ranking our top 10 Oasis songs. Oasis are one of our favorite bands of all time, and seeing them live made this list even harder. Their best songs can make you feel invincible, heartbroken, nostalgic, and hopeful, sometimes within the same few minutes. They turn private emotions into massive...

I went inside Radiohead’s KID A MNESIA Motion Picture House in Brooklyn, a large-scale audiovisual installation built around the music and artwork of Kid A and Amnesiac. In this episode of Record Room, I explore the galleries, enormous paintings, lyric sketches, televisions, sculptures, and artwork created by Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood during the Kid A and Amnesiac recording sessions. The expe...

Bleachers answer rapid-fire music questions, from the records that shaped them to the songs they still carry with them. I caught up with one of my favorite bands before their show for Record Room to talk about favorite albums, dream festival lineups, live moments, desert island records, and the music that shaped them. They also get into their favorite songs from their own catalog, what they love p...

Campbell Burns of Vacations joins Record Room for a music interview about favorite albums, live music, dream festival lineups, and the artists that shaped his world. As Vacations enter their Pursuit of Anything era, Campbell talks through the songs, records, and influences behind one of indie pop’s most recognizable bands, including Radiohead, Sade, Weezer, Brian Eno, and more, plus a battle-of-th...

Some albums just sound better when the sun is out. In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing 5 albums that sound like summer to me. Not just albums with one or two summer songs, but records that carry that feeling all the way through. These are albums full of color, energy, melody, nostalgia, and replay value. Records that instantly change the mood when you put them on, whether you’re driving, w...

This Spotify version has been edited for audio rights. For the full video episode with the music listening moments and live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X0--0w25wF8 What happens when a classical composer listens to The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd? In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by composer and conductor Julián Fueyo to react to one of the most iconic albums...

Ranking Arctic Monkeys songs is not for the weak. In this episode of Record Room, we take on one of the hardest lists yet: ranking our top 10 Arctic Monkeys songs. Arctic Monkeys are one of my favorite bands of all time, and making this list reminded me why. They’re one of those rare bands that never stayed in one place for too long. From the raw energy of their early records to the cinematic hear...

Some sad songs do more than make you cry. They stay with you. In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing 6 perfect sad songs and talking about why they hit so hard. These are songs about grief, regret, nostalgia, loneliness, death, and the kind of sadness that feels impossible to shake. Featuring songs by Alice in Chains, Sufjan Stevens, The Cure, Jimmy Eat World, Band of Horses, and Death Cab fo...

What are the best rock albums of the 2020s so far? In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing my top 5 rock albums of the 2020s, featuring The Strokes, Fontaines D.C., The Smile, Alvvays, and Sam Fender. This isn’t meant to be a definitive ranking of every rock album from this decade. These are five albums I keep coming back to: The New Abnormal by The Strokes, Romance by Fontaines D.C., A Light...

Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York is one of the greatest live performances ever captured. In this episode of Record Room, we talk about the songs, covers, atmosphere, and choices that made this performance so unforgettable. From the unusual setlist and stripped back arrangements to The Meat Puppets section, the candlelit stage, and Kurt Cobain’s final vocal on “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” t...

This Spotify version has been edited for audio rights. For the full video episode with the music listening moments and live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BHU1UalbBP8 What happens when a classical composer listens to In Rainbows by Radiohead? In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by composer and conductor Julián Fueyo to react to one of the most beloved Radiohead albums. We...

Ranking The Smiths songs is not for the weak. In this episode of Record Room, we take on an impossible task: ranking our top 10 The Smiths songs. The Smiths are one of my favorite bands of all time, and this list reminded me why. From Johnny Marr’s unforgettable guitar work to Morrissey’s dramatic, funny, and painfully specific lyrics, their discography is filled with songs that feel timeless, emo...

This Spotify version has been edited for audio rights. For the full video version with the listening moments and live reactions, watch the episode on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/2PjCaVLP3cU?si=U2zUwEjj4T6MtT3U⁠ In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by music content creator Erika Freiman as we each share 6 songs we think are both perfect and underrated, including songs the other person had neve...

In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by music content creator Erika Freiman as we each share 6 songs we think are both perfect and underrated, including songs the other person had never heard before. From indie rock and electronic to dreamy summer songs and slow burners that grow on you, we listen to each track in real time, react to them together, and talk about the songs we love and keep c...

Some concerts are fun. Some become part of your life. In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing my top 5 concerts of all time after going to over 70 concerts. This was genuinely one of the hardest rankings I’ve ever had to make because live music means everything to me. We talk about the shows that stayed with me forever, what made each one so unforgettable, and why being in a crowd full of peop...

What are the best debut albums of all time? A great debut introduces a band. A legendary debut starts a conversation. In this episode of Record Room, I sit down with my brother Juan to talk about 10 of our favorite debut albums ever. We share our favorite songs from each one, give context behind the records, and talk about what made these albums so special from the very beginning. These are the de...