The Indie 500 Podcast

Find us on Tiktok Or on our Substack On a very special Indie 500 Podcast, the boys take a look back and rank the first ten entries from the NME Top 500 Albums of All Time featured on the show via an Eric Clapton derived tier system, ponder the perfect wrestling walk-out songs, test out BOSS’s brand new line of Podcast effects pedals, and play what might just be their new favorite game: SPIN WAR 00...

The Indie 500 Podcast’s illustrious Pit Stop series continues in an interview with prodigious music journalist and author Martin James on French Touch, the certain something that gives French electronic music it’s inimitable style. At least that’s where it starts….tune in to see where it ends up. French Connections: From Discotheque to Daft Punk - The Birth of French Touch Jam out to some of Marti...

Find us on Tiktok Click here for our Substack #173 Led Zeppelin - III This week this is the way it ought to be: The indie 500 boys talk best 10th albums, the fear of a Parappa the Rapper Planet, Coachella headlines, and decide can Paul McCartney shred? Also I think there’s a major Led Zeppelin album featured in there somewhere. You’ll want to stay to the end of this one, or skip to it, little pigg...

In this episode of the Indie 500 Podcast, the hosts interview Michelle Catalano, editor and owner of the music website 'I Have That on Vinyl.com' They discuss her website, which features personal stories related to users' record collections, rather than traditional reviews. The conversation dives into a specific album, 'High Land, Hard Rain' by Aztec Camera, which serendipitous...

#293 - Aztec Camera - High Land Hard Rain The Indie 500 boys take a trip to the suburbs of Glasgow with a quick detour to visit special guest Michele Catalano where we talk all things Rowdy Roddy Frame. The boys talk emotional outlier albums, if anyone has seen TRON, cruel siblings, metalheads literally spitting on 80s synthesizers, and Helios dog learns that interrupting a podcast means you get a...

It’s nearly NFL draft week and the boys are giving a rundown of all the top prospects and doing a mock draft of the first round. We also talk Aaron Rodgers landing spots, Russell Wilson to the Giants and this weeks NME album. 00:00 Welcome to the Indie 500 Podcast 00:31 Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh? 01:44 Russ doesn't quite make it to braodway 04:04 Recent NFL Draft news and rumors 07:31 Is there a...

#296 - David Bowie - Let's Dance On this weeks episode the boogaloo indie 500 dudes bring you the news on David Bowie’s Lets Dance. They discuss everything from best album cameos, the death of disco, the life of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Nile Rodger’s thoughts on Princes butt. Put on your Bred shoes and dance the Helioos! 00:00 Welcome to the Indy 500 Podcast 00:22 Cold Open: Sound Check and Album Int...

This week on The Indie 500 podcast, Helio takes a 'pit stop' to delve deeper into the genre of Krautrock following the review of 'Neu! 75' from the NME Top 500 list. They are joined by Alex Cowling, a musician from Chicago, who shares his insights on Krautrock's origins, influences, and key characteristics. Alex elaborates on the genre's development in post-WWII Germany and its distinct elements c...

In this episode of The Indie 500 podcast, Helio delves into the niche genre of Kraut Rock with the help of expert guest Kyle Reiff, co-founder of Reiffenvatter Press. Reiffdiscusses the origins, influences, and sonic diversity of Kraut Rock, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. He talks about his experiences collecting rare memorabilia like posters from canceled Kraftwerk tours and explains th...

In this episode of The Indie 500 Podcast, Helio explores the genre of Krautrock with guest Alex Henkle, author of a chapter in the "Cambridge Companion to Krautrock". The discussion delves into the origins, influential bands, and the unique aspects of Krautrock, highlighting its impact on various music scenes. Alex also shares his personal journey into the genre and recommends essential...

https://www.tiktok.com/@theindie500podcast #163 - Neu! - 75 On this weeks episode the Indie 500 boys go 75 down the Autobahn with German duo Neu! They discuss what makes a band hard rock or metal? Forget that they have to do the Multiverse of Bad Lists segment, take sides in the UK's civil conflict of the 1970s, talk various split solo albums stapled together, whether Kraut Rock is a slur, and sla...

A Deep Dive Into NME's Greatest Albums List with David Renshaw in this episode of Know Your NME, we talk to David Renshaw, a key contributor to the 2013 NME top 500 albums list. Renshaw discusses his journey from NME to The Fader, his role in music journalism, and his reflections on the 2013 list. The conversation delves into his personal top album picks, the evolving criteria for judging grea...

#213 - Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove The Indie 500 Podcast - George Clinton, Funkadelic, and the Legacy of 'One Nation Under a Groove'In this episode of The Indie 500 Podcast, hosts Helio Novell and Breddy Tidgewater delve into 'One Nation Under a Groove' by Funkadelic. They discuss the context of Funkadelic's formation, George Clinton's leadership, and the album's unique blend of funk, r...

#386 - Gillian Welch - Revival Breddy and Helio are joined by co-conspirator and contributor to the show, Riqk Quinn!\They navigate a series of topics ranging from most desired piece of music equipment in history, the difference between writing about experience vs. writing to tell a story, and a wide range of news stories. The usual chicanery takes a backseat as the guys buckle down and put on the...

Breddy and Helio, through the wonders of modern technology, connect with former NME writer Alan Woodhouse who wrote for the magazine for 15 years and was a part of the construction of the list of top 500 albums. Find Alan on Bluesky at hibs72.bsky.social Read his current work and other stories at https://www.bigissue.com/

#468 - The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow Breddy and Helio are back by unpopular demand to break down The Shins 2003 album "Chutes too Narrow". Unconventional romantic songs, presidents day music and a wide ranging of tangents and topics are discussed on this weeks show. Like, subscribe and leave a comment if you want to put us in our place or share your totcho experiences. #468 The Shins = Chutes Too...

After the recent news of Ozzy Osbourne announcing his farewell show to take place in the summer of 2025, Helio is joined by his friend Joe N'Wobhm to discuss the impact Ozzy's music has had on them, favorite deep cuts and a variety of all things Ozzy. Black Sabbath Live in Paris 1970 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPJXuTK8j5k Black Sabbath "Never Say Die" 1978 https://www.youtub...

#263 - Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can The rambling men ramble for 3.5 hours because they can! Only a L33T hacker from a bygone era can interrupt their flow to breathe some intelligence into the show. A wide range of timely topics are covered like favorite super bowl halftime shows, how soon is too soon to put an album on a top 500 list, and the debut of "Meat me in the bathroom" where our r...

#435 Patti Smith - Easter : The Hardy-Core boys, Breddy and Helio, try to solve the mystery of the missing track! Along the way, they discuss topics ranging from French poets, to the economics of fender guitars to race relations and copying The Boss’s homework. Patti Smith - Easter - Listen here Easter - Album by Patti Smith | Spotify Young Spirit (native drumming) - Listen here Love, Life, Round...

Breddy and Helio go on a search for the lost treasures of Atlantis. Along the way they discover something much better, the NME top 500 albums list. Join in as they discuss the list and set the groundwork for the show. If you like please subscribe and leave a review. If you don't like we still love ya and appreciate the listen but let us know how we can do better! Dedicated to Yasi Salek! Quest...