Long Live the Music

"MANIA", the seventh full-length album from Fall Out Boy is here, and it is divisive. Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz record an emergency podcast to break down the band's latest release, discussing the tracklisting fiasco, how the album stacks up against a growing Fall Out Boy catalogue, and where the band goes from here. Listen in!

With 2017 nearing completion, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz take a look back at the year in music. During the discussion, the two share some of their favorite albums from 2017, including Kendrick Lamar, AFI, Lucky Boys Confusion, Paramore and much more. They also talk about what could have been and reflect on recent music news that shaped the year. Listen in!

In between his duties as co-founder of Bad Christian Media and hosting multiple successful podcasts, Matt Carter still finds time to shred as guitarist of post-hardcore band Emery. Matt recently talked with Kiel Hauck about what's involved in the making of one of this year's hit podcasts, "Labeled", how Emery reimagined some of their favorite songs for their recent release,  Revival , and much mor...

Jason Tate joins Kiel Hauck on our latest podcast to share what he's learned in the year since moving AbsolutePunk.net to Chorus.fm. Jason shares insight on how he built a built a successful online music community and the changes he's seen over the past two decades. Jason also discusses some of the best music of 2017 and his approach to creating end of the year lists. Listen in!

On our latest episode of It’s All Dead, Kiel Hauck is joined by PopMatters Interviews Editor Evan Sawdey to discuss the art of the album review and the role of pop music in 2017’s social conversations. Evan also shares stories of some of his best (and worst) interviews at PopMatters, how the site has retained its cultural relevance and impactful voice through the years, and tells us about his podc...

It's that special time of year! On our latest podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz discuss the best albums of 2007. As another collection of great records turns 10, the duo reflects on classic albums from Paramore, Mayday Parade, Saves the Day, Motion City Soundtrack, Kanye West and more. Listen in!

On this episode of the It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz chat about the favorite albums to spin when autumn rolls around. The two also discuss what makes for a great fall album and why they're so nostalgic throughout the season. Listen in!

On this It's All Dead podcast episode, Kiel Hauck chats with Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect, a serialized music podcast. During the discussion, Cuchna explains his process for creating the podcast and his surprise in its unexpected growth in audience. He also shares his thoughts about empathy, Kanye West, and why hip hop is such a powerful art form. Listen in!

On our latest episode, Kiel Hauck is joined by Nuvo Magazine editor Kat Coplen to discuss the evolving local music and festival scene in Indianapolis. Coplen shares her insight into how local artists are finding their audience and how the city can improve in attracting outside artists and bands. Listen in!

With the release of 4:44, Jay-Z has added to a now impressive second act of his career. Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel discuss the best of Jay-Z since The Black Album and how the rapper has maintained such extreme cultural relevancy. Listen in!

Summer is here! On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Richard Clark joins Kiel Hauck to discuss their favorite songs of summer and try to dissect where the phrase came from and what makes for a truly great Song of the Summer. Listen in!

Just last month, Paramore may have released the best album of their career in  After Laughter , which is saying a lot for a band that already has a few classics under their belt. Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz reflect on the band's impact on the scene and their rapid rise to stardom while breaking down each of their albums and ranking their top 10 songs. Listen in!

The new Kendrick Lamar album is officially here! Brock Benefiel joins Kiel Hauck to discuss  DAMN. and how it fits within Kendrick Lamar's discography. The duo discuss Kendrick's growing legacy, the absence of a true rival and the variety of sonic and thematic ground covered on the new album. Listen in!

Last month, indie pop act Eisley released their new album,  I'm Only Dreaming . We caught up with Eisley bassist Garron DuPree to talk about the band's evolution, including how recent lineup changes impacted the creation of their latest record. We also talked about the future of the band and the freedom they feel in their current form. Listen in!

As A Day To Remember's breakthrough album For Those Who Have Heart turns 10 years old, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz break down the band's discography and share their favorite songs from the band. The discussion includes the band's evolution and how A Day to Remember won over legions of fans by being unrelentingly themselves. Listen in!

Another year is in the books and 2016 was filled with a variety of great music. But who stole the show in the world of hip hop? Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel discuss the theory of the hip hop title belt and which rapper dominated 2016 the most, including Chance the Rapper, A Tribe Called Quest, Kanye West and more. Listen in!

It's hard to believe, but  The Black Parade is officially 10 years old. Kyle Schultz and Kiel Hauck look back on a classic from My Chemical Romance and discuss it's impact on the scene, why the album was such a success, how it holds up a decade later, and the toll the album took on the band itself. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz lament the parting of pop punk legends Yellowcard. During the discussion, the duo discuss the band's recent farewell self-titled record and break down the band's expansive discography. Take a listen!

It's summer and Warped Tour is here! On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck chats with bands backstage at this year's Warped Tour, including The Word Alive, State Champs and Against the Current. Get the inside details about the country's longest running music festival - listen in!

It's that time of year! Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz reflect on their favorite albums that were released in 2006. Included in the discussion are classic releases from Underoath, My Chemical Romance, Saosin, The Early November, Taking Back Sunday, Saves the Day and many more albums that are turning 10. Listen in!

Last month, Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise collection of eight songs titled Untitled Unmastered. Brock Benefiel and Kiel Hauck break down the release and discuss Kendrick's career arc, his impact on hip hop, and who will own the genre's title belt in 2016. Listen in!

With  The Death of a Bachelor , Panic! at the Disco has scored their first number one album on the Billboard charts. Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz look back on the band's career and rank their best albums and dissect the band's top 10 songs. The duo also reflect on Brendan Urie's growth as a songwriter and status as one of pop/rock's best vocalists. Listen in!

Kanye West's new album, The Life of Pablo, is here - kinda. With all of the controversy surrounding the album's rollout, Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel discuss if the music is worth the cost. The two break down the music, but also discuss the problematic misogyny and the implications of Kanye's words. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel Hauck his joined by the person who helped him fall in love with music - his mom. The two discuss the 2016 Grammy Awards, breaking down various performances and events that took place during the event. During the discussion, they chat about moments involving Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, The Eagles, Lionel Richie and much mo...

Yeezy season approaches once again. With only a few weeks until the alleged release of Swish, the new album from Kanye West, Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel break down the events that have led up to this moment. A year full of random tracks, album name changes, and odd announcements and collaborations have left us anxiously anticipating Kanye's seventh full length solo album. Listen in!