Let's Play Ten

MP and Ben don't talk about the thing they were going to talk about. Instead, they briefly dissect the contradictions of fame and success, neither of which they are qualified to discuss. But they did come up with ten fantastic new indie tracks. Episode playlist: Hot Wax, "Treasure" Annabel Lee, "Up" Black Country New Road, "Up Song" Friko, "Crimson to Chrome" dust, "Alternator" Stay Outside, "Afte...

Are we musical snobs, or just jerks? Ben and MP tell you everything they know, whether you want it or not, about the fine line between encyclopedic knowledge and curmudgeonly elitism. Trust us, you'll like it. Plus, ten new indie songs that are made of fire, lava, and sparks. Episode playlist: Fea, "Isolation" SUDS, "Notice Me" Pynch, "London (edit)" Laveda, "Troy Creeps" The Briefly Gorgeous, "Bu...

How does the solitary listening experience impact how we interpret and enjoy music? MP and Ben come out of their shells and talk about music in social and anti-social situations, and answer the musical question: Is "Larks Tongues in Aspic Part 2" a party anthem? Episode playlist: Dim Wizard w/Steve Ciolek, "Ride The Vibe" Black Honey, "OK" Slow Pulp, "Cramps" Fox Teeth, "Wednesday, Forever" Annie...

Ben and MP discuss that ancient and decaying concept, the long playing record, and its continued resonance in the age of singles. Plus, an absolute scorcher of a playlist! Episode playlist: Year of October, "Paid Back In Spades" M.A.G.S, "Elephant" Pearla, "About Hunger, About Love" Ergo, Bria, "Can't Wait (feat. In The Mourning)" Wilt, "Puberty" Glowing, "Pay the Price" Coach Party, "Micro Aggres...

Is it real or is it artificial intelligence? Only the A&R guys know for sure. Ben and MP discuss the latest technological advance that's killing music, and why real music made by real people is worth your dollars. Oh, and we decided during the recording of this episode that we would add bonus content, so, MORE real music for you. Episode playlist: Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve" Billy Nomates,...

Happy New Year and all the best for 2023! MP and Ben climb back into the Igloo to "literally" kick off the year with ten blazing new indie tracks to "literally" delight your ears and dazzle your mind. It is "literally" our best episode. Episode playlist: Khaki Cuffs, "Waffle House, 1 AM: the moss, "Insomnia" Lime Garden, "Bitter" James Barrett, "Lovely" Patter, "Tanking" DMA'S, "Olympia" Bleach La...

When is a top ten episode not a top ten episode? When Ben and MP don't want to be redundant, that's when. Instead of re-playing songs we've already featured, our top ten pulls deep tracks from our favorite overall 2022 releases. It's a throwback to our old mixtapes and how we always tried to avoid the obvious tracks. Clear as mud? It'll all make sense, trust us. Episode playlist: Anorak Patch, "Pa...

There are big changes going on in social media and a lot of people, including musicians and artists, are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Ben and MP finally address the blue elephant in the room and discuss alternatives to diffuse that musky stench in the air. Pretty subtle, eh? But, while the little blue bird breathes its last, the music stork is still delivering bundles of rock and roll...

Tiny bottles of band sweat? Thrift store bric-a-brac? Re-purposed Bic lighters? All hail KING MERCH! Ben and MP evade the big issue and discuss how band merch, now available from the comfort of your phone, helps keeps DIY artists solvent so they can keep bringing you the music you love....like this: Episode playlist: Wunderhorse, "Leader of the Pack" Dosser, "Kids" Tigers Jaw, "Reckless" Blondshel...

Be prepared. Or don't. Either way, changes are afoot in the world of touring. If fans can't afford to go to shows and bands can't afford to tour, are there alternative solutions to this live music conundrum? Ben and MP consider some possibilities. But, it's really all about new music... This episodes playlist: Looming, "Burned Bridges" Corella, "Do You Want It?" The Burma, "Into The Light" LAPeCHE...

It's rough out there. The "are-we-or-aren't-we" post-Covid environment and global inflation have driven the emotional and financial costs of being a "working musician" through the roof of the van. More artists are reluctantly electing to stay home rather than tour. Ben and MP try to navigate the complex world of independent tour sustainability. And of course, there's our whole raison d'être... La...

"Rock is dead", so say the aged pundits. We disagree, and challenge anyone to explain what "rock is dead" even means. How do you kill something that keeps evolving? Thankfully, we have some brand new music that proves Rock and Roll still has a healthy heart rate and a throbbing pulse. This episode's playlist....STAT! Brother O'Brother, "Elixir" Mike Adams at His Honest Weight, "Cherry Corolla" Mer...

Ben and MP ponder the existence of the music God, and reach out to some of our favorite artists with some not-so-existential questions. Plus, we discovered a few "new to us" artists, which excites us more than finding a freezer full of creamsicles. This episode's playlist: Youth League, "Nineteen Ninety Nine" THICK, "Happiness" DISQ, "(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs" Molly Payton, "Do It All The Sam...

Introducing a new podcast about truly independent music. In each episode, Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier introduce 10 newly released songs from bands on small labels, indie labels, or no labels at all. These are the bands you find by accident in small local record shops and those places on the internet where the hunt for new music is as much fun as finding it. We'll talk about why we love this music,...