Brother Brother Brother

In this week’s episode, Daniel Bukszpan returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music. Wyndham and Daniel break down the mythology of the historic music festival, discussing what actually happened, what became lore, and the stories that are crazy enough to actually be true. Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music is available for purchase wherever books a...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss their favorite albums of the year (so far). With half the year behind us, we take a look at the early frontrunners for the coveted album of the year, from a mix of punk, garage rock, hip-hop, soul, and an album that may or may not be acid jazz. Take a listen through some of our favorites on our curated Best of 2019 (so far)...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with world-renowned Icelandic artist and composer Ragnar Kjartansson to discuss his latest work “Death Is Elsewhere,” which opened at the New York Met earlier this month. “Death Is Elsewhere” is Kjartansson’s latest in a series of works in which music is played in a continuous loop and set to film and visual art in an immersive space. The piece features mu...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss Native Tongues, the early 80s pioneering hip-hop collective that included The Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, and De La Soul. We discuss the origins of the group, the bizarre samplings that became hip-hop fundamentals, and the artists carrying on the Native Tongues legacy. Get a taste of the collective by listening t...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Electric Light Orchestra. The brothers debate whether they’re a true “greatest hits band,” pull out some forgotten gems, and determine whether or not they’re a Beatles ripoff (and whether or not it matters if they are). Get front row seats to the orchestra on our custom ELO playlist on Spotify.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian discuss the relic of greatest hits album. We discuss the state of greatest hits in the playlist era, the instances in which a greatest hits album makes sense, and when it’s just a lazy cash grab. Check out the Brother Brother Brother version of a greatest hits album by listening to our ongoing 472,641 greatest songs of all time playlist on Spotify.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian share what they’ve been listening to. Decompressing from the agony of the Worst Song Ever tournament, the brothers transition to music they actually enjoy, from Weyes Blood to Big Thief, and a full review of the latest album from Vampire Weekend. Take a listen to some of our selected favorites from the past few months on our custom WAYLT playl...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the phenomenal audiobook Beastie Boys Book, its star-studded cast of narrators, and their personal histories growing up with the band. Let us know what you thought of the audiobook @thebrotherpod on Twitter, and check out our custom Beastie Boys tribute playlist on Spotify.

The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge reaches its anticlimactic conclusion with the Championship. We’ve sifted through the over-produced, under-performed, glitzy, cheesy, dregs at the bottom of the music barrel. And today, we will crown a champion. Or whatever the opposite of a champion is. Channel your rage through us @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tour...

The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge continues with the Final Four. Finally, this unholy slog-fest of trash tunes has crawled its way to four final contenders. Will your blood-boiling least-favorite song make the finals? Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playl...

The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge continues with the Elite 8. If you can stomach it, join our bloody gauntlet of light rock, emotional balladry, island jams, Canadian rap, and harmonica solos. Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playlist on Spotify.

The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge continues with the Sweet 16. We narrowed our picks to the Sweet 16 offline, to spare you the horrors of suffering through this gauntlet of shame. Now, we’re officially kicking off the tournament. Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tour...

The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge is back. Year 1, we crowned the greatest American band to Nirvana. Year 2, Funeral by Arcade Fire fought its way to the championship for the best album of the 21st century. This year, we’re crowning a different kind of champion. From the gutters of overplayed radio songs, Swedish techno, angsty singer-songwriters, Nu metal, and white people with dreadl...

This is a public service announcement. Throughout the month of April, Brother Brother Brother will be hosting a special series in the spirit of everyone’s favorite college basketball tournament. Yes, that tournament typically takes place in March. And yes, we are very bad at math. Listen to this week’s short PSA episode to learn more about the upcoming competition.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the history and legacy of Dead Kennedys, the legendary punk band from San Francisco. Let us know your favorite DK songs @thebrotherpod on Twitter and check out our custom Dead Kennedys starter kit playlist on Spotify.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss Finding Neverland , the recent HBO documentary on the problematic legacy of Michael Jackson. The two discuss their entry points to the iconic pop figure: Wyndham witnessing the entirety of his career from the origins as a child star in the Jackson 5, and Christian growing up in the midst of his tainted legacy. Let us know your thoug...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian break down the 2019 Oscars. We discuss the bloat of the ceremony, the best presenters, the controversy of Green Book, and whether or not the ceremony is better without a host. Let us know your favorite films of the year @thebrotherpod on Twitter.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss their favorite albums and artists of the year so far, including Deerhunter, Sharon Van Etten, Ariana Grande, and Antarctigo Vespucci. Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter and listen to this week’s pics on our custom WAYLT6 playlist on Spotify.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to rehash the 2019 Grammys, breaking down the biggest surprises, best live performances, and the award show’s continued quest for relevance. Were the Grammys actually entertaining this year? Let us know what the Grammys got right (and wrong) this year @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And celebrate the best of the ceremony with our custom Grammys pla...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get excited for the Super Bowl by pitting the music scenes and history of LA against New England. With genres that span from hair metal to hardcore to hip-hop and everything in between, we’re tallying the best (and the worst) to declare an official champion. Let us know your picks @TheBrotherPod on Twitter and check out our custom Super Bowl L...

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the colossal failure of the Fyre Festival, as portrayed in the twin documentaries from Netflix and Hulu: Fyre and Fyre Fraud. Download the Brotherpod app on your mobile device to get additional curated content and behind-the-scenes news about the Dumpster Fyre that never was.

To kick off the new year, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the most anticipated albums of 2019, including speculation on whether this is (finally) the year we get a new Wrens album. Get excited with us for the upcoming year by taking a listen to our custom 2019 Spotify playlist , featuring the latest tracks from the biggest artists of 2019.

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian are counting down the Top 21 Albums of 2018. Part II of our annual double-album reigns in the Top 10 albums of the year. Let us know your favorite albums of the year on Twitter @thebrotherpod. And check out our custom Spotify playlist: The Best Songs of 2018 .

In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian are counting down the Top 21 Albums of 2018. Part I of our annual double-album features a retrospective on the year’s best music, the breakout stars, the tried-and-true veterans, and of course, bad math. Let us know your favorite albums of the year on Twitter @thebrotherpod. And check out our custom Spotify playlist: The Best Songs of 2018 .

In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy pay tribute to the late Pete Shelley, the lead singer, frontman, and guitarist for the iconic 70s punk band: The Buzzcocks. Wyndham (a long time fan) schools Jeremy on Shelley’s sexuality, the origins of the band, and the legacy that Shelley leaves behind. After the episode, take a listen to our tribute to Shelley and the Buzzcocks on our custom Spotify p...