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Happy Thanksgiving from Brother Brother Brother. Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian are back with another segment of What Are You Listening To? We ask the question at the end of every episode, but this time we’re deep-diving into some of our favorite artists and albums of the past few months, including releases from: White Reaper, Brockhampton, Nervous Dater, Jason Isbell, Bethlehem Steel, Alex Lahey,...

“The only band that matters.” Bold words for a band that lived up to the title. In today’s episode, we’re talking The Clash, the English punk band of the late 70s that defined and deconstructed a genre. On the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Wyndham and Jeremy discuss the band’s history, from their explosive self-titled debut to their final album (which shall not be mentioned). Whether you’...

It’s a question that lingers over every dive bar, college radio station, and art commune across the world: Is indie rock dead? In today’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian attempt to find an answer, diving into the history of independent music, the evolution of the term “indie,” and the sensationalist rock journalists who can’t seem to wait to write indie rock’s eulogy. Whether the genre is...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Charles Bissell, frontman, vocalist, and guitarist of the iconic indie rock band, The Wrens. Fourteen years after the band’s critically acclaimed album (and Brother Brother Brother favorite) The Meadowlands, the world has eagerly been anticipating the follow up. So naturally, we asked: “Mr. Bissell, what have you been up to?” In our discussion, we cover the...

It’s the season of doom, darkness, and things that shred in the night. Get your horns up, because today we’re talking metal. Wyndham and Christian are joined by Daniel Bukszpan, a journalist, music critic, and author of the 2003 classic The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal. We dive deep into the expansive and occasionally confusing genre, discussing its origins, its highlights, and the spectrum of subg...

Wyndham and Christian were joined by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to discuss his latest work: Archduke, a dark comedy about the assassination that sparked World War I. Special thanks to our fantastic hosts, Jennifer Farrell, Nadine Orenstein, and Jillian Pfifferling in the Department of Drawings and Prints, the Flanders Hous...

In today’s episode, we’re talking covers. Wyndham and Christian are joined by Ray Padgett, author of the book Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time, and renowned expert in the delicate art of musical imitation. In true music nerd fashion, we discuss the best, the worst, the most surprising, and the most unnecessary covers of all time and the stories behind them. Take a...

Consistency is a tough thing to pull off. Even some of history’s greatest bands have put out some subpar albums along the way, or even some outright stinkers. In today’s episode, we’re celebrating the rare bands that pulled off a grand slam: four excellent albums in a row. Take a listen to some of our favorite songs from the artists that have pulled off a Grand Slam on our custom Spotify playlist:...

Jeremy and Christian review two of this year’s most anticipated albums: American Dream by LCD Soundsystem and Sleep Well Beast by The National. Enough time’s passed for the albums to marinate and now the Brothers are ready to share their thoughts. Take a listen to both albums on Spotify and tweet us your reviews @thebrotherpod. American Dream (Spotify) Sleep Well Beast (Spotify)

Live from the rain-soaked Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall, England: Wyndham and Christian found temporary shelter from the downpour to interview two highlight acts of the festival. First, the young, up-and-coming indie rock band from West Yorkshire, the Orielles. Then, John Hassall, veteran bassist and guitarist for The Libertines and his current band, The April Rainers.

In memory of the late Grant Hart, we got together to discuss the legacy of Husker Du, their place in punk rock history, and the evolving dynamic between Hart and Bob Mould that spawned some of the greatest albums of the 1980s. If Husker Du is a band you’ve always recognized as important but never quite dug into, we’ve curated a custom Starter Kit playlist for you to dip your toe into some of their...

To celebrate the beginning of football season, Wyndham and Christian examine the tradition of NFL team songs, from the Houston Oilers’ “Love You Blue” to the Seattle Seahawks’ “Bittersweet Symphony.” Through this process, we reached one ultimate conclusion. They all kinda suck. So division by division, team by team, we’ve made a few suggestions for new songs, emblematic of each team’s spirit, city...

Ultra-tight jeans, thumping four-to-the-floor rhythms, and caterwauling screams didn’t just define Christian’s teenage years, they also define 2000’s Dance Punk, the focus of this episode. Chrisitan and Wyndham will talk about the music that dragged lead-footed punks and rockers back onto the dancefloor after nearly a decade of post-grunge balladry. Christian explains the innovations and influence...

In this episode, Wyndham and Jeremy discuss their love of the prolific indie rock darlings, Guided By Voices. With 25 studio albums under their belt, it’s difficult to know where to start with GBV, so we’re starting with our two favorites from their 30-year history: Bee Thousand and Alien Lanes. To get started listening, check out our custom GBV Starter Kit playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotif...

In today’s episode, we’re introducing a new segment: Anatomy of a Scene, where we dissect a group of bands with a distinctive sound from a distinctive era. We’re starting with Athens, GA and Elephant 6, the off-kilter scene that brought us Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control, Of Montreal, and many more. To get a taste of the Elephant 6 sound, check out our custom Anatomy of a Scene playlist...

Live from the Walled Garden at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall, England: Wyndham and Christian interview legendary authors Geoff Dyer and Richard Mason. We discuss the relationship between music and writing, the ever-evolving music landscape, the importance of curators and tastemakers, and the paralyzing and liberating force of technology in the 21st century. Then, we wrap up just in time for...

We’re back from the Port Eliot Lit Festival in Cornwall and this week, we’ll be sharing our interviews of the musicians and writers we met there. For our first installment, we sat down with legendary DJ/producer Andrew Weatherall and Scottish author and musician David Keenan. Inside a little caravan getting pelted by rain somewhere in a field in Cornwall, we talked about their latest work, their i...

In today’s episode, we’re bringing back our full-length “What Are You Listening To?” segment to discuss the albums that left the biggest impressions on us over the past few months. Plus, we take a closer look at the controversial new album from Arcade Fire, the social media firestorm leading up to it, and the direction the band seems to be headed. For a taste of some of our favorite albums of the...

In this episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian break down HBO’s critically-acclaimed new four-part documentary series The Defiant Ones and discuss the massive cultural transformation created by industry legends Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. The story of The Defiant Ones covers pop music from the 60s to today, and we’ve compiled some of our favorite selections on our custom episode playlist. Enjoy the...

It took us an unreasonable amount of time to do the math, but we’re finally ready to announce the official winners of the 1st Annual Greatest American Band Bracket.

In today’s episode, we’re talking the Angry Young Men, the small but powerful group of British musicians who blended their anger with sharp wit and pop sensibility to become household names. Well, some of them. To get you started on the brilliance of Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, Joe Jackson, and the other members of this heralded group, we’ve curated an Angry Young Men Starter Kit on Spotify. En...

A special announcement from your favorite music commentary podcast. Brother Brother Brother is going live.

In today’s episode, we’re bringing back our recurring Battle of the Bands segment for a vicious showdown between two classic albums from two classic bands. In Wyndham’s corner, the heavy-hitting, gut-punching Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division. In Jeremy’s corner, the light-on-its-feet Power, Corruption & Lies by New Order. And our judge for the evening is the only brother who was born after both o...

In celebration of our 50th episode, we’re getting nostalgic and discussing the albums that brought us here. The life-changers: Bug by Dinosaur Jr., Fever to Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and London Calling by The Clash. Do yourself a favor and enjoy each of these masterpieces on our custom 50th episode Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/thebrotherpod/playlist/0ERANZE8MYg7HQjnZNGqPg

In the third and final installment of our deconstruction of LCD Soundsystem’s “Losing My Edge,” we’re breaking down all the new wave, post-punk, DJ’s, electronic artists, rappers, jazz musicians, composers, and “miscellaneous” artists embedded in this seminal ode to hipsterdom. You can finish out the marathon with us by checking out our custom Losing My Edge playlist on Spotify: https://open.spoti...