Let's Play Ten

Does your general frame of mind dictate how you feel about certain music at a certain time? Ben and MP discuss why we like a record one day and don't like it the next. Are we fickle? We'll never know. Luckily we have a playlist of ten brand new indie rock songs that we will love forever. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Leisure Hour, " Forgiveness " Hana Vu, " Care " Council Grounds, " Bofa " Bendigo Fletcher, "...

Ben and MP have stumbled across the formula to balance your electrolytes and keep you up all night. It's ten brand new indie/DIY tracks, vigorously shaken and violently stirred. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Sick Day, " Overexposure " Sasha Assad, " Bad Nature " Bradford Michela, " 10 am " total tommy, " Microdose " Them Moose Rush, " Cake Crisis Resolved " Blush Always, " Coming of Age " Catcher, " Rubbernec...

It's such a minor milestone that Ben and MP barely mention it. The boys go "topic-free" (or do they?) for their thirtieth, and globe-trottiest, episode. EPISODE PLAYLIST: DARTZ, " Paradise " Effy Marella, " Shoes " Sophisticated Dingo, " I Don't Mind " Equal Creatures, " Check Engine Light " Bah-Bah Genesis, " Confession " Slow Fiction, " Apollo " Linka Moja, " High and Dry " Bluesomn, " Ghost " N...

Ben and MP talk about depressing record stores and take a deep dive into the newly released SPRINTS album. And of course they've got ten new indie rock tracks from artists you probably haven't heard of, and now won't be able get enough of. Let's do this, 2024! EPISODE PLAYLIST: SPRINTS, "Cathedral" ALLERGEN, "No Rest" Francis of Delirium, "Blue Tuesday" Parallel Park, "One Third" Joan & The Gi...

Ben and MP talk about what music and Let's Play Ten meant to them in 2023. They also run down their top ten releases of the year. It's the last episode of 2023, and the first episode in the brand new "Big-Loo" studio space - you can really hear the newness! Sit back and enjoy. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Black Country New Road, " Across the Pond Friend " Annabel Lee, " Alas, I'M a Lady " Wednesday, " Bath C...

With frozen fingers crossed, Ben and MP bid farewell to their arctic studio space as they roll out a playlist from their ever-growing collection of "plus ones". Think of them as the songs they held back like power-ups for battle with the final boss. Episode Playlist: Hot Wax, " Phone Machine " Fwango, " Low Light " King Isis, " MAKE IT UP " Bedroom High Club, " What You Did " Tali & The Arms,...

Ever been in a band? Then you probably have a hilarious (in hindsight) horror story about it. Ben and MP share some of their worst band memories. They can laugh about it now, and they do, because pathos. They also share ten brand new indie rock tracks because that's why you listen. EPISODE PLAYLIST Rett Madison, " Flea Market " Empris, " Cherry Milk " The Buoys, " Settle Petal " Teens in Trouble,...

We all have our favorite albums, our albums of the moment, and albums that "spoke to us." But what about those albums that froze you in your tracks for days or weeks on end? The albums that you can't listen to anymore because you have to stop your life so you can listen to them on repeat. MP and Ben talk about the albums they "lived in", and their enduring impact. And of course, they've got ten ne...

Ben and MP return from a month off and they've got stories! They also have some terrible ideas about how to make the podcast stand out from the streaming crowd. And of course, they have new indie rock that will move your feet and warm your cockles. Episode playlist: Emily Wolfe, "Silencer" Upchuck, " Freaky " Dice, " Super-Vision " Gut Health, " Uh Oh " Ryan M. Brewer, " Pretty Sure I'm " Short Fi...

Get ready for an overstuffed deluxe episode! Not a mere ten, but EIGHTEEN new indie rock tracks. We also doubled up on the "plus ones" AND the bonus material. So, you get 24 killer songs plus all the info you need to find the music and the artists, and we get an extra few weeks off. Ben and MP will be back with a brand new episode at the end of October. In the meantime, open wide....this is a very...

Ben and MP had a couple of interesting topics to discuss, like the importance of recording in a proper studio and if all music needs to have purpose. But none of that happened and instead they devolved into multiple streams of semi-consciousness. They did manage to present ten brand new indie rock tracks for your evening bath time (or whenever you enjoy music). EPISODE PLAYLIST: overpass, "Alright...

Mid-discussion revelations abound, and the rebellion against industry driven ubiquity has begun! MP and Ben barely discuss the trend that has artists eschewing social media oversharing yet still selling tickets and merch. Also, we're on the internet?? Plus, ten amazing new indie rock tracks to delight your senses. Episode playlist: Plantoid, "Dog's Life" Etta Marcus, "Theatre" omat, "Pollen" moons...

Ben and MP talk more about festival culture, and how the televised model might be it's saving grace. They also step outside the playlist to shout out some new releases you should check out. As always, they've got ten brand new indie rock tracks to delight your senses. Episode playlist: Tori Nance, "Straight To Your Heart" Telescreens, "Games" Blanco Tranco, "Lara" Family Dinner, "Morning Haze" Ra...

Summer festivals are in full swing. Ben and MP talk about one of their personal favorite annual gatherings. Plus, MP invents a new word, and the boys roll out ten brand new indie rock tracks that you are guaranteed to love. Episode playlist: Petey, "I'll Wait" DAIISTAR, "Star Starter" Taking Meds, "Outside" Lime Garden, "Nepotism (baby) Spanish Love Songs, "Clean Up Crew" City Ghost, "Good News" T...

MP and Ben endured tornadoes, hail storms, power outages, broken appliances, family emergencies, blue-green algae, and also took a vacation. And that was just the month of June. The boys return with a double-length playlist of new indie rock tracks. Episode playlist: Winona Fighter, "Hamms In A Glass" The Mysterines, "Begin Again" Sprints, "Adore Adore Adore" Shefu, "Chandler Bing" The Snuts, "Glo...

In this super-sized episode, Ben and MP talk about how curated playlists have all but eradicated traditional rock journalism, with all its learned and cranky editorializing, and reduced it into curated listicles. Thankfully, that spontaneous and not-very-well thought out discussion gives way to 10 brand new indie rock tracks from some of our new favorite bands. Episode playlist: The Cordial Sins,...

Put your feet in the sand and your ears in our hands. MP and Ben have 10 new indie rock tracks to kick off your summer. Plus, "what if..." we could go back in time and do this podcast? It could happen! Episode playlist: Moody Beaches, "Where Do We Go?" The Pearl Harts, "Baby Chaos" Coach Party, "All I Wanna Do Is Hate West Thebarton, "George Michael" The Beaches, "Blame Brett" EXES, "To Death" Cus...

Ben and MP clumsily navigate an easy question with a twisting turning answer. Plus, ten new indie tracks to rock your earholes. Episode playlist: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "Lights Out" Like Roses, "Easy" Mother the Band, "We're All Gonna Die (But It'll Be Alright)" overpass, "Right Time" Hana Eid, "Shrapnel" Carver Commodore, "Drown Me In Emotions" Moreish Idols, "Chum" Superviolet, "Overra...

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...