Endless Scroll

On this week's classic episode of Endless Scroll, we start by touching on Michael's appreciation for Black Country, New Road's recent album 'Ants From Up There. Then, we discuss Coachella's decision to end COVID protocols at their upcoming festival, and the implications of that decision. Then we finish out with reviews of new albums by String Machine and Sasami. A packed 'sode.   Don't forget to r...

This week Michael, Eli and Eric look at new music from some indie rock titans. There's a new song from Kurt Vile, and new albums from Beach House and Animal Collective, and we're here to discuss it all. Plus, Eric is a Pennsylvanian now and Michael got Wilco tickets.  Preorder our zine here: https://endlessscroll.bigcartel.com/product/where-those-two-things-intersect-issue-1

For you this week we have the classic Endless Scroll Structure: an album review and a discussion topic. We go in depth on the issues with the ongoing Spotify discourse, and we talk about the new double LP from Big Thief, 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You.' The episode title will make sense, we promise. 

Mitski has a new album out after a nearly four year hiatus, so naturally we're dedicating this week's episode to discussing it. We're joined by Mia Hughes, an excellent writer with bylines at Stereogum, Billboard, NME, Revolver, and more.    You can support Endless Scroll by rating and reviewing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and by subscribing on Patreon at www.patreon.com/endlessscrollpod   You c...

This week we do another record label deep dive, but a little differently. Because Polyvinyl Records has existed for 25 years, we decided to discuss it through three albums each that we love released by them. You can support Endless Scroll by rating and reviewing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and by subscribing on Patreon at www.patreon.com/endlessscrollpod You can also preorder the first edition o...

This week on Endless Scroll we review FKA twigs' new mixtape CAPRISONGS, and the debut album from Anxious. We discuss and riff on Spotify vertical videos and Apple Music making album arts into .gifs. Plus, we wax nostalgic for the golden day of the iTunes store. 

This week we are answering questions from you, the listener! You asked us our thoughts on everything from the 2010s Mumford-core wave to our favorite Joyce Manor Songs, and we answered. You'll notice we have new art. This lovely piece was done by Mac Pogue. You can find more of his work on Instagram at @mac_pogue_ or at  www.macpogue.com You can support Endless Scroll on Patreon and receive a seri...

For the first Endless Scroll of 2022, we think about the year to come and predict what trends we'll see in music. Plus, we discuss our most anticipated records of the year. 

We're off this week, please enjoy a gem from our bonus feed. You can access all our bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/endlessscrollpod This week in the bonus feed we're discussing the discography of 4th wave emo favorites, The Hotelier. Some of us consider this personal canon, one of us gets too deep in the weeds about the difference between emo revival and 4th wave emo, one of us has never...

Welcome to the Endless Scroll office Christmas party. Rather than give each other the impersonal gifts of a white elephant swap, we put our spin on Secret Santa. Each host drew the name of another, and recommended them an album they don't already know, and might like. Happy Holidays to you all, and thanks for making 2021 the best yet for our show. We have so much more coming in 2022!

This week we're joined again by writer & friend of the show Emma Madden to discuss their recent article in Entertainment Weekly on the gamification of fandom. You can and should read Emma's piece here: https://ew.com/music/video-games-music-fandom-lil-nas-x-deadmau5/

This week we round out our 2021 wrap-up with an episode that's not about music from this year. We each picked three things we discovered or finally checked out this year and enjoyed to talk about. Plus, we're joined by our beloved producer Cayla! 

Our year end wrap up continues with its biggest installment yet: our albums of the year! We each chose our top 10 albums, EPs, projects, what have you, that came out this year.  Link to the Listener/Reader poll https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQWVpYZlOw8hUbnya0a2vt9bmwx3g-Su1fCkN8pv5MumzCYg/viewform?usp=sf_link

This week we continue our year end content with the records that let us down. We're joined by friend of the show Ian Cohen to hash out our opinions and let the hot takes fly. 

We have a new episode out this Friday to continue our year-end wrap-up with a special guest, but because of Thanksgiving, we will not have time to record a bonus episode. So, as an extra treat, we're sharing an episode of a podcast we love with you. On The No Judgement Zone, host Roman Benty, Chelsea Rogers, and Tyler Gallagher discuss the kind of music some see as a guilty pleasure, but ultimatel...

Welcome to the start of our year end wrap up! List season is here and this week is focused on our favorite songs of the year — each of us choose 5.

This week we examine the state of nostalgia in music, and specifically how the timeline of what we're nostalgic for has gotten shorter. Plus, we talk about Charli XCX and PinkPantheress.

So many albums have come out since we last had a reviews episode! This week we have short discussion sections on a bunch of new records. 9:20 - Trace Mountains  18:45 - Angel Du$t 29:22 Circuit des Yeux 35:00 Strange Ranger 48:40 Hand Habits 54:27 Grouper

This episode is part two of our miniseries on Run For Cover Records. If you haven't heard that one, go back and listen to that first. This episode takes us from the transitional year of 2015 to present day. 

This week we have the first of a two part series on the history and catalog of Run For Cover Records. This episode sees us discussing the label's emo beginnings, covering 2004 - 2015. 

This week we're joined by Andrew Sacher, an editor at BrooklynVegan. We talk with Andrew about the Pitchfork Re-Scores, and discuss the new albums from Lala Lala, and The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die.  4:24 - Pitchfork Rescores 24:47 - Lala Lala album review 41:34 TWIABP album review     

This week we're joined by Jordy Walsh, an editor at The Alternative and writer for Slant Magazine. Jordy talks with us about LCD Soundsystem's Brooklyn Steel Residency, and new records from Illuminati Hotties and Hovvdy. He also gets to join in some of the most contentious debate we've had on the show. Hot takes ahead!  5:56 LCD Soundsystem  24:26 Illuminati Hotties 52:20 Hovvdy 

This week we talk about new records from two Canadian artists, Ada Lea and Andy Shauf. Then, we play Show and Tell and each showcase a record we like from this year we didn't cover.  5:30 Andy Shauf Album Review 26:15 Ada Lea Album Review 41:30 Miscellaneous Album Shout Out

This week we have a discussion heavy episode for you. We go through a recent profile of Beabadoobee and look at the blind optimism of rock journalists placing their hope on TikTok to save indie rock. Plus, discussion of Lil Nas X, his new album, and the dystopian adoration for "marketing" that comes with it. 

This week we're joined by Andrew Unterberger, Deputy Editor at Billboard. We spend this one closing Michael's St. Vincent Pitchfork Fest Saga, and reviewing new music from Kacey Musgraves, Militarie Gun, and Slothrust.