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This week Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel take a winding trip through the many shades of Americana. Molly Tuttle turns up the shimmer, diving deeper into pop on So Long Little Miss Sunshine . mgk takes the wrong highway exit on lost americana . And Ethel Cain pulls us straight into gothic heartbreak with Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You . From sunny hooks to dusty detours to love letters writ...

This week on Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and AppalachianRose dive into six fresh singles that range from indie angst to Miami madness: 1st World Blues by Bright Eyes, End of Summer by Tame Impala, True Believer by Hayley Williams, Miami by Morgan Wallen feat. Lil Wayne & Rick Ross, Freak It by Kim Petras, and To Be Free by Sam Smith. From desert heartbreak to club chaos, gospel pop to sweaty...

With Incredibob off on a mysterious cosmic mission, Mel and Brandito are joined by AppalachianRose to unpack three bold new albums: The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron, Precipice by Indigo De Souza, and Bite Me by Reneé Rapp. From interstellar surf-westerns to emotional freefalls and biting pop anthems, we’re diving deep into the drama, the hooks, and the existential dread. Will Lord Huron’s...

The whole crew is back for our 2025 Mid-Year Review! We’re running down our top-reviewed albums so far this year, shouting out some personal favs that didn’t make it onto the pod, and spilling which upcoming releases we can’t wait to hear in the back half of 2025. Whether you’re looking for recs, hot takes, or your next musical obsession, we’ve got you covered. Drop your own best-of-2025 picks in...

This week, Brandito’s out, so Mel, Incredibob, and AppalachianRose dive into a batch of singles that feel like a group chat full of exes, chaos, and drive-thru therapy. From Megan Moroney’s “6 Months Later” heartbreak blues to CMAT’s “Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” fever dream, we’re unpacking relationship delusions ( “we never dated” ), legal limbo ( “The Contract” ), emotional yelling ( “HOW DOES...

In this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review six of the biggest new music releases: “Nettles” by Ethel Cain, “Type Dangerous” by Mariah Carey, “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter, “OWA OWA” by Lil Tecca, “Hemingway” by girl in red, and “And a Big Load” by Hot Mulligan. They dive into everything from dreamy ballads to chaotic pop bangers—breaking down the lyrics, production, and dr...

In this episode, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review three of the week’s biggest releases: MARINA’s bold comeback with PRINCESS OF POWER , Lil Wayne’s long-awaited Tha Carter VI , and Miley Cyrus’s reflective pop album Something Beautiful . Who’s still got it, who’s lost the plot, and who left us speechless? Whether you're a diehard fan or just curious about the hype, we've got hot takes, honest...

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by the insightful and unapologetic AppalachianRose as they dive into a fresh batch of singles. From the long-awaited return of Rihanna with "Friend Of Mine" , to GIVĒON’s soulful "RATHER BE" , Lola Young’s raw "One Thing" , and Reneé Rapp’s emotional gut-punch "Leave Me Alone" , no track is safe from the trio’s sharp ea...

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by professional musician and Twitch streamer AppalachianRose for a sonic showdown featuring Stereolab’s Instant Holograms On Metal Film and Dan Mangan’s Natural Light . According to Brandito, Mel's wrong again, and Rose keeps it all from falling apart with actual musical knowledge. We were supposed to review Lana Del Rey’s new album too, but she ghosted u...

This week, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel dive headfirst into the glorious mess that is the latest batch of new music releases—and nothing is safe. We’re unpacking the emotional voicemails of Ed Sheeran’s “Old Phone,” getting blissfully weird with “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” from Tash Sultana & City and Colour, and floating into a dream-pop haze with “I Like It I Like It” by Moses Sumney & Hayle...

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are flipping through the sonic scrapbook: Blondshell hands us a brutally honest selfie with If You Asked For A Picture , billy woods drops GOLLIWOG —a dense, poetic mind maze that might require a literary degree (or at least a quiet room), and Kali Uchis serenades us with Sincerely, a lush, romantic journey that’s basically a musical bubble bath. Expect bol...

This week, we’re joined by the full dream team— Incredibob, Brandito, and Mel —to dig into a wild mix of new music drops. We’re talking JID going full beast mode on “WRK,” Quadeca getting deep and mysterious with “MONDAY,” and Addison Rae putting us in a trance with “Headphones On.” Lorde came out of nowhere with “What Was That” (seriously...what was that?), Aly & AJ are back to soundtrack you...

Incredibob returns to join Brandito and Mel as they wrangle some wild new tunes! The gang tackles Superheaven’s self-titled comeback , gets a little country with Julien Baker and TORRES’ heartfelt collab "Send A Prayer My Way," and plunges into the chaotic genius of SUMAC and Moor Mother’s The Film. Expect hot takes, cold drinks, and at least one identity crisis. Hit play — your ears des...

This week on the pod, Mel and Brandito are joined by special guest AppalachianRose — professional musician and Twitch streamer — for a genre-hopping deep dive into some of the freshest (and fiercest) new releases. We’re breaking down Bruce Springsteen’s cinematic “Rain in the River,” feeling the apocalyptic pop power of Miley Cyrus’s “End of the World,” and getting all the feels with Lana Del Rey’...

This week on the pod, Brandito and Mel are joined by special guest AppalachianRose — a professional musician and Twitch streamer — for a deep dive into three wildly different but equally compelling releases. We kick things off with the gritty, fuzz-soaked swagger of L.A. WITCH’s DOGGOD , drift into the experimental, genre-bending dreamscape of Bon Iver’s SABLE, fABLE , and wrap up with the heartfe...

Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are back with fresh takes on this week’s hottest new single releases! In this episode, we dive into Babygirl by The Black Keys, a groove-filled track that brings their signature energy, and Love Me To Heaven by the Jonas Brothers, a heartfelt tune. We also break down Nervous System , an alt-pop banger from Taylor Acorn and LØLØ, and southbound by Artemas, a catchy tra...

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into three wildly different but equally compelling releases. We break down Backxwash’s raw intensity on Only Dust Remains , explore Brian D’Addario’s dreamy yet intricate songwriting on Till The Morning , and get lost in the atmospheric power of Deafheaven’s Lonely People With Power . Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT In this episode: (00:00...

Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel are back with another round of Track Attack! This week, we dive into the latest singles, including the introspective "Happy Birthday" by Black Country, New Road, the heartfelt "Can We Talk About Isaac?" by Rachel Chinouriri, the relatable vibes of "Ordinary" by Alex Warren, and the electrifying "The Giver" by Chappell Roan. But...

Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel are back with a stacked lineup of music reviews! This time, they’re diving into Courting’s ambitious new album Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’ , Coheed and Cambria’s epic return with The Father of Make Believe , and Lady Gaga’s electrifying MAYHEM . Our links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into a fresh batch of new singles—some we love, some we question, and some that leave us feeling ratchet. We break down Mt. Joy’s dreamy More, More, More , Suki Waterhouse’s ethereal Dream Woman , and Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s mysterious Espionage . Then, we get into the drama of Call Me When You Break Up from Selena Gomez & Gracie Abrams, Lizzo’s...

This week, we’re diving deep into three fresh releases: Architects’ atmospheric The Sky, The Earth & All Between , Modou Moctar’s powerful Tears of Injustice , and Tate McRae’s infectious So Close To What . From soaring post-metal landscapes to raw desert blues and shimmering pop energy, we’ve got a lot to unpack! And guess what? Incredibob is back! Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

Brandito, Mel, and TipsyTune are back with a fresh batch of music reviews! This week, we dive into Lady Gaga’s spellbinding Abracadabra , Doechii’s hard-hitting Nosebleeds , LISA, Doja Cat & RAYE’s captivating Born Again, Alok & Kylie Minogue’s dreamy Last Night I Dreamt I Fell in Love , Perrie’s high-energy Rollercoaster , and Elton John & Brandi Carlile’s heartfelt Who Believes in An...

This week, we're joined by Twitch streamer and husband of Mel, TipsyTune aka Garrett, to break down the latest releases! We’re diving into Cowards by Squid, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U by Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Love & Hyperbole by Alessia Cara. Are these albums full of brilliance or just big swings and misses? Come listen along as we explore themes of cannibalism, discover why a teenage boy co...

This week, we’re diving into the latest drops from some of the biggest (and most unexpected) names in music! From Sexyy Red’s unfiltered bangers to Tate McRae’s pop perfection, Djo’s psychedelic grooves, Jack Van Cleaf’s indie storytelling, and Zach Bryan’s raw emotion—no genre is safe from our takes. Plus, we break down Who Laughs Last , the haunting new track from Lord Huron featuring… Kristen S...

Brandito, Bob, and Mel discuss new music releases, from Mac Miller's "Balloonerism" and the new Pat the Bunny to Teddy Swims and 6x Grammy-nominated artist Yola.