Brother Brother Brother

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian re-emerge after a long hiatus of record deep diving to give their picks for the best albums of 2024. The brothers discuss the year in music and culture, including some of their favorite live acts of the year, before plunging into their meticulously-crafted and questionably-calculated Top 21 Albums list.  Our albums of the year include (in...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to (and watching) lately. The brothers break down the latest albums from Waxahatchee, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Friko, before jumping in the time machine to talk Linda Ronstadt. Closing it out, a discussion of the Oscar film favorites and the unsettling brilliance of Jonathan Glazer’s The Zon...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian break down their annual top 20 albums of the year—and the advanced mathematics that determines them. In a conversation that spans hip-hop, country, experimental rock, and just about everything else, the brothers discuss the best music of a fantastic year of music.  Albums referenced (alphabetically for spoiler-free listening) Being Dead,...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down for an extended movies and TV version of their “What Are You Listening To?” segment. The brothers discuss some of their favorite movies of the year including The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, May December, and Air, before breaking down the state of TV in 2023 with The Bear, The Gold, Fargo, Murder in Boston, The Crown, and mo...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to review Ed Stasium’s long-anticipated remaster of the seminal Replacement’s album Tim. The brothers break down the legacy of the original recording, and why the overproduced sound always seemed to hold it back. Then, first (or twelfth) take on the new Stasium mix and why fans may never go back to the original.  Listen to Tim: L...

In this week’s episode, the duo Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the band Wham! The brothers discuss the new uplifting documentary about the band, Wham!, before breaking down the origins of the group, the mixed reactions to their music from serious music fans, and how the duo launched the meteoric rise of George Michael.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for a cross-media discussion of the latest live shows, TV shows, and audio shows (aka podcasts) they’ve been enjoying. Wyndham discusses his visit to the Re:SET Concert Series featuring boygenius, LCD Soundsystem, Steve Lacey, and an array of artist-selected supporting acts, before breaking down a concert from fan-favorite Wednesday at The Sincla...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian reconvene to discuss the latest music they’ve been loving over the past few months. The brothers break down the latest from Asheville supergroup Wednesday, the hard-to-pin-down Yves Tumor, Richmond prodigy Dazy, UK darlings Young Fathers, the new disco-funk queen Jessie Ware, and new favorite Dust Star.  Let us know what you’ve been enjoy...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian discuss the seminal De La Soul album 3 Feet High and Rising as the group’s catalogue finally becomes available for streaming. Listening to the album for the very first time, Christian gives his initial review of the classic hip-hop record as the brothers break down the history of sampling, the lawsuit that shuttered the music for decades, and...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with Kevin Alexander, Joe Keohane, and Alessandra Lusardi (aka S.E. Boyd) to discuss their hit debut novel The Lemon . The writing and editing trio discuss their collaborative process in writing the novel, the inspiration behind some of the key characters and themes, and the future of their band-like collective.  THE LEMON was a New York Times book re...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Belle & Sebastian, review their latest release Late Developers , and give an overview of their most anticipated albums of 2023. The brothers discuss the simultaneous humble and meteoric rise of the band, their personal intros to their sound, and the uniquely bookish yet charming appeal of their fanbase. Then, an overview of some re...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss their collective favorite albums (and numerous honorable mentions) of the musical redemption year that was 2022. The brothers break down stalwart favorites like Mitski, Spoon, Spiritualized, and Angel Olsen, new favorites SASAMI, Steve Lacy, and Wet Leg, and many more of the best albums we were graced with in a fantasti...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to pay tribute to the late Christine McVie—Fleetwood Mac’s Queen of Hits. The brothers discuss McVie’s constant presence as a gifted songwriter, her unique ability to craft huge hits for the band, and her quiet persistence through the roller-coaster history of Fleetwood Mac. Then, Wyndham and Jeremy break down the recent Showtime documentary adap...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the tear of shows they’ve seen lately before diving into a serious discussion on how the pandemic has fundamentally shifted the landscape for live music. The brothers break down how shutdowns and revenue loss has changed how bands tour, how they’re booked, how tickets are sold, and the evolving landscape of venues—before shifting to th...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy reunite after a brief summer vacation to discuss the latest releases in the banger year of music that has been 2022. Then, another edition of Brother Brother Brother Book Club as the two discuss the new Bob Spitz book Led Zeppelin: The Biography.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’ve been loving and the mid-year contenders for the coveted “album of the year”. The brothers break down new favorites from Horsegirl, Let’s Eat Grandma, Saba, and The Smile, plus strong new records from Angel Olsen and Kevin Morby.  Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter and check out o...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy return after a brief summer vacation to brush the dust off The Lemonheads’ 1992 album It’s A Shame About Ray. The brothers discuss the murderer’s row of outstanding albums that were released in ‘92 before diving deep on the surprise resurgence of The Lemonheads, the mystique and talent of Evan Dando, and their personal connection to this brief but delight...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to (and loving) for the past few months. In a discussion that spans new releases from old favorites and some emerging talents, the brothers touch on the latest albums from Sharon Van Etten, Arcade Fire, Spiritualized, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Pusha T, and Wet Leg.  Let us know what you’ve been listenin...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy return to the record shelf to revisit Wilco’s third album, Summerteeth. The brothers discuss the origins of the band, the psychedelic pop sound of the album (and what contributed to it), and the tour that led to the greatest live show that Jeremy has ever seen.  Let us know what’s on your record shelf (and why it belongs there) @thebrotherpod on Twit...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy do a deep dive on an old favorite album— Under the Big Black Sun by X. As the first selection by Wyndham in the new The Record Shelf series, the brothers discuss the musical and cultural landscape of the year Under the Big Black Sun was released, including the 70s hangover, the rise of Reaganism, and the songs playing on the radio and pop charts. Then, th...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss all the things they’ve been loving lately. First, a return to the movies to discuss the breakthrough Oscar contender from Joachim Trier— The Worst Person in the World. Then, the brothers discuss the latest record from Hurray for the Riff Raff Life on Earth , and how it could be an early contender for album of the year. Finally, Wyndham...

After five years of casually bringing them up in conversation, the Brother Brother Brother podcast has somehow never dedicated a full episode to Spoon—the rock darlings from Austin, Texas. That ends today, as Wyndham and Jeremy break down the three acts of the band’s history, Jeremy’s discovery of them in late 90s Austin, and how the band helped define and take advantage of the mp3 era. Then, the...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’re looking forward to in 2022. The brothers discuss new releases from old favorites like Spoon, Mitski, and Superchunk; two exciting hip-hop albums from Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown; and a few up-and-comers destined to become instant classics in the new year.  Let us know which album you’re looking forward to mos...

In the final episode of the year, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss their collective Top 21 Albums of 2021. The brothers break down the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing year of music, their individual favorite finds, and talk about a few albums they’re looking forward to in 2022.  Let us know your favorite albums of the year @thebrotherpod on Twitter.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to talk about the biggest music doc in years—Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back . The brothers break down the origins and history of the footage, the mythos of Yoko and the band’s breakup, the thrill and monotony of the creative process, and how the culture and history of post-war Britain were forever changed by the four lads from Liverpool.&n...