Album ReBrews

We are Album ReBrews and we'll continue to be Album ReBrews! Don't fret, we'll be back August 7th with a fresh new episode to kick off Season 4.  In the meantime, here are some of our favorite moments from Season 3! Thanks so much to the folks who made this season what it was, we had a blast. Ep 57: Tommy Kessler - Insta / Bandcamp Ep 58: Nora Marks - Insta / Bandcamp Ep 59: Courtne...

Folks... we've done it. This episode is a big deal not only because of the episode number, but also because Kathy aka Girl K joins us to talk about Strange Mercy by St Vincent. We'll sip on "Death In The Afternoon" cocktails, bond over being former choir kids, and delve into the weirdly specific world of patron saints.   Check out Girl K on Instagram and listen to ALL their tun...

This week's episode is a 90's DELIGHT! Caitlin Edwards, Chicago "pop rock/punk/whatever" artist takes us on a feminine-rage-fueled ride through Blonder and Blonder by trailblazing pop punk band The Muffs. We'll sip on Cosmopolitans while dissecting this album and take a detour to help lost souls on Reddit find the perfect songs in our newly-recurring segment, "Recomme...

No, thank YOU! This week, vibes include: Cat and Joel from Chicago's own Scarlet Demore (tits-out-crycore), peach soju, TLC reality shows, indie kids (or indy kidz). Doesn't it sound simply delish? Perhaps like a delicious spread of treats at a birthday party?  Listen to Scarlet Demore here ! Check out Apartment by Ranier, Joel's song here ! Listen to Thank You Happy Birthday by Cag...

What do Paul McCartney, drag queens, and ASMR have in common? They're all prominent plot points in this episode! This week, Shannon Baker jams with us through "Band on the Run", an album by post-Beatles Paul McCartney project Wings, paired with Little Wing Pilsner from Chicago's Horse Thief Hollow brewery. We've got growlers and plenty of giggles on deck, enjoy! Listen to...

You're not alone if the Twilight soundtrack permanently altered your brain chemistry at a young age. Some of us were just destined to jam to Paramore, Muse, and Linkin Park while going on Webkinz ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This week, a dear friend of the pod, Allison Wiederin, breaks DOWN the iconic soundtrack from Twilight while sipping on a sparkling negroni sbagliato. This one has big "delirious at a...

Life's like this... that's the way it is. We're in for a real treat this week, Gillian McGee, the songwriter behind HiHo joins us to sip cappuccinos and dive into Let Go by Avril Lavigne. We'll talk about finding yourself during vulnerable times, early 2000's pop girlies, and Zac brings a game that is TRULY diabolical, yet still smashing. Listen to HiHo here , including th...

The ReBrewski for this album is horrible... horribly powerful... Join us as we jam our way through a certified indie classic - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix with Chicago hitmakers James and Max from Capital Soirée. We'll talk about French cheese, pairing works of art together, and lifelong friendships while sipping on Tito's and Red Bull. Listen to Capital Soirée here ! Listen to W...

If you listen to this episode for absolutely nothing else, listen for the wildest first date story we've ever heard. If you listen to this episode because you want to hear about the album Young and Dangerous by The Struts while hanging out with Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols, you're in the right place. We'll sip whiskey lemonade and talk about all things astrology, love, and poop. W...

With all the Soundcloud ads that popped up while recording this episode, you'd think we'd be getting paid for this one. Nope! This week, Guard the Bard's dungeon master extraordinaire Brenan Chacon joins us to deep dive into Childish Gambino's BEEFY and REGAL 2011 mixtape Royalty, paired with Kraken and Cherry Vanilla Coke. We'll try to differentiate iconic different Donal...

We've got that Slaughter Beach, Dog in us. (Please clap) This week, Seamus from Disaster Kid joins us to chat about all things At The Moonbase by Slaughter Beach, Dog while sipping on Cabernet Sauvignon. We'll also talk about growing with an artist, the anxieties of being a performer, and Seamus and Zac will compete to be Best In Show.   Check out Disaster Kid's roster of bangers HE...

Valentine's Day is sooo overrated, let's talk about tumultuous long-distance relationships, breakups, and general melancholy instead. Join us with music writer, editor, producer, and fellow podcaster Courtney Smith, as we deep-dive (like, REALLY deep-dive) into Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie. We'll sip a beverage that reminds Courtney of her days working at MTV in 2003 supp...

Who's ready for some White Trash Poetry? Join us as brothers and bandmates Matt and Michael Garrity take us through Drug Church's third album, Cheer. We'll drink along like working men with a "Drug Church handshake," aka Miller High Life and a shot of Jack Daniels. We might also roast a few post-hardcore bands... Album ReBrews is nominated for Best Music Podcast for the Ch...

First and foremost, this podcast is pro-Meg White! Let's kick off 2023 with a bang as  Chicago-based guitarist, songwriter, producer, and vocalist Tommy Kessler jams with us through Elephant by The White Stripes, paired with "The Hardest Button," a Tommy Kessler original cocktail. Did we mention his list of accolades is a mile long? We'll also explore the dank nature of Jack Wh...

Welcome to Dong Exploder, a parody podcast by Album ReBrews where artists take apart their songs piece by piece and share the story of how they were made. Cameron Bopp is an artist and producer in Chicago, Illinois. When tasked with the creation of the Album ReBrews theme song, Cameron dove deep into his bag of tricks to create the catchy tune that would eventually become legendary. Join us for th...

Congratulations, you've unlocked the end-of-the-year Album ReBrews bonus DLC! Grab a Monster Energy and hang out as we reminisce on some highlights from the first half of Season 3. Huge thank you to this season's Tier 1 Subscribers (aka guests): Cameron Bopp - Insta / Episode Camille and Nic from Calico Plaid - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Seth Kaplan - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Cat Black...

Fantasy ReBrews: it's a real knockout! Thanks to the Season 2 & 3 guests who made Fantasy ReBrews, our mini-scripted-audio-drama-comedy, come to life. CAST Disembodied, Omnipresent Narrator - Cameron Bopp , editor of Album ReBrews, songwriter and audio engineer extraordinaire. Simon - Zac Emry Erica - Sarah Beidatsch Dennis the Raging Orc - Tim Krause, writer and director for Omen - a fan...

WE LOVE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! We also love this week's guest, Chicago guitarist and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Elizabeth Moen. Come hang out with us as we absolutely gush over Born In The U.S.A. while sipping on Bloody Marys (you'll have to listen to understand the pairing.) We'll also test our knowledge of 80's lyrics... with a twist, gush about Bruce Springsteen's but...

This week, get ready to have your 2013 indie Spidey Senses tingle as we jam through “Goldrushed” by the Royal Concept while sipping on a custom cocktail made by our guest hosts, Ryan and Cale from August Hotel. We’ll also talk about the world ending in 2012, taste test Swedish wormwood liqueurs, and lament over what could’ve been from the indie one-hit wonder darlings of the early 20-teens. Check...

Yeah, Titus Andronicus is a cool band, but what about the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack? We'll give both artistic works their roses in this episode with Garrison and Dan from Chicago Lake Punk band Damager. We'll dive deep into The Monitor by Titus Andronicus while sipping on a classic Guinness together. Check out Damager's new release, King of Scots right now!! Stream The Monitor...

On this episode, Sarah and Zac get "discussing." (With the help of Mal and Preston from the Discussting Horror Podcast!) Sit back and relax as we give last-minute Halloween costume ideas, guess which musical artists who appeared in horror movies, and test how much the Discussting Horror folks really know about spooky flicks. (Seriously though, these two are so well-versed in all things h...

What's better than two former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? How about THREE former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S.  talking about neo-traditional country music? Tune in this week as Ryan Kiolbassa of the Chicago band Background Character takes us on a wacky ride to explore some of the more...

Willkommen bei Album ReBrews, der klebrigste Musik-Podcast! This week, our dear pal Dave Igliozzi (aka Small Smile) claws his way onto his own episode of Album ReBrews. We'll sip the East coast equivalent of Old Style - Naragannsetts - while jammin' through Vundabar's 2017 breakout album Gawk. We also may or may not have a celebrity cameo later in the episode...  Stream Gawk by Vund...

Like many of us, if you jumped on the Kate Bush train in 2022 post- Stranger Things , just know that "Running Up That Hill" is only the tip of the iceberg. This week, multidisciplinary artist - and Mother Brain behind the audio horror comedy The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program - Cat Blackard joins us to journey through the art-pop masterpiece "Hounds of Love" by Kate Bush. We&a...

Welcome back to our podcast, ants! This week, our dear friend Seth Kaplan takes us on a flight through the "world’s second-best Slint tribute act's" second album - "Ants From Up There" while sipping on a Concorde cocktail. We'll talk about Fall Out Boy Fall, sprechgesang , and lots of carbohydrates - including a Surprise Snack courtesy of Cameron! Stream Ants From Up...