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dl sits down with the fantastic Kari Kirkland to discuss her album, Wild is the Wind, and her very busy and interesting life.  All music in the episode by Kari Kirkland karikirkland.com

Rachel and dl try as best they can to talk one of the most important and somber stories of music history. All music in episode by Noah Floresch @noahfloerchofficial Drinks in the Episode: Rachel- Milk Chocolate Stout by Boise Brewery David- a very bad 40 and a Joy Division cocktail  

Kevin McGuire, the mind behind The Gama Sennin, joins dl to talk life, vinyl and making music in a COVID era world. All music in episode by The Gama Sennin thegamasennin.com

Svend and DL talk a classic genre album, and a straight up best album of all time. Music in the Episode by Charlie Marks @charlie_marks_music Drinks in the episode: Svend - Beer dl - Jager and Everclear. Yes. That.  

Rachel, Evil and dl review 10 albums that have been released over the last few months. Music in the Episode by Pure Nonsense and Svend Knutsen Drinks in the Episode: Rachel: Fake Margarita Evil: Long Island Iced Drunk David: Man O War

Horror film buff and score director interviewer Rachel Reeves joins Evil, Rachel P and DL to talk three film scores- Trick or Treat (the good one), It Follows and THE Psycho Drinks in the episode: Rachel P: Milk shake with booze Evil: Corpse Reviver #2 DL: Appletini (a real appletini) Rachel R: Energy Bomb!!!! All music in episode from Trick or Treat, It Follows and Psycho

Evil, Rachel and DL sit back and talk the... great(?) album from the Stones.  Insanity ensues. Drinks in episode: Evil: Martini Rachel: malt liquor. Strong malt liquor David: Manhattan

Svend and DL are back with a good ol' fashined pair of album reviews.  Svend gives DL the new thing in Billie, and DL gives Svend... not... punk??? Also, DL pays tribute to Norm. Music in episode by IDLES from Joy as an Act of Resistance  

Rachel and DL have their first bout over the popular kpop group Blackpink. Things go... according to plan. Unfortunately.  Music in the Episode: Gama Sennin @thegamasennin Songs: I Kill You, Trigger Finger, Fifty Second Mark Drinks in the Episode: David: Jisoo Cocktail (Muddled blackberry, mint, strawberry jam, vodka, soda water) Rachel: Basically a coffee milkshake with booze in it

Svend and DL welcome listener Mark from Pure Nonsense to talk his favorite album of all time and some other fun stuff. Songs in the Episode: All songs by Pure Nonsense - Fire, Something to Lose, Spaceman Drinks in Episode: David - Hennessey and who cares what else Mark - Cuba Libre! and a biggun' Svend - Some NA Beer. I've heard good things

DL has a wonderful conversation with one of his favorite voices in Emily Braden.  Songs in the episode from her UPCOMING ALBUM Cannon and Sparrow! Songs in Episode: Swell, Superhero, Aphelion, On a Clear Day Drinks in Episode:  Emily - Gin and juice (lemonade to be exact) David- Scotch

DL and Svend talk something they've been itchin' too for a long while.  Drinks in the Episode: Martini (shaken. not stirred. Fight me) Beer and water Songs in the Episode: A Night in Tunisia by Charlie Parker and Miles Davis Mac the Knife and Won't You Be My Neighbor featuring Johnny Costa. Flying Home, the Sunny Side of the Street, Stompology, Wizzin' the Wiz all featuring Lionel Hampton.

Bethanne!!! from She Will Rock You special guests to teach Rachel and DL about the Christian until they weren't band that is Underoath. A fascinating dive! Music in the Episode by Viper Club!!! Red Pen, Reese Witherspoon and Nice Guys  Drinks in the Episode: Bethanne: Harriott's Hard Lemonade Rachel: Mike's HardER Lemonade DL: Girl and Dragon vino

Evil and dl talk an unexpectedly spectacular year in rock in which every band ever had a debut album.  Drinks in Episode: Evil - Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon dl - Pelican Brewery Beak Breaker Music in Episode: Baker Street written by Gerry Rafferty By Your Side written by Svend Knutsen

Svend and dl discuss what happened to Coldplay and Broadway. Not a huge shocker where they both end up on the spectrum. Drinks in the Episode: Svend - Sharlie IPA from Payette Brewing David - Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Music in Episode: By Your Side, Fast and Furious, When is it Enough? by Svend Knutsen      

dl's in Nola, he's drinking absinthe and Yuengling, and he's talking Muse with Svend. Does life get any sweeter? Music in Episode:  Hysteria and the Groove written by Muse Drinks in Episode: Yuengling!

The entire VCV crew is together at last! We discuss our favorite bands, and try best we can to still make this episode listenable.  Music in Episode: By Your Side, written by Svend Knutsen, performed by Svend Knutsen, THE Brent Berg and David Leisten Drinks in Episode: Svend- Lagunitas! Evil- Whiskey Sour and Buffalo Trace dl- Whiskey Sour and Scotch Rachel- ...don't ask

Svend and DL discuss two prominent musical minds of the 90s (and beyond). Drinks in the Episode: Svend - A big huge beer DL - Corona Music in the Episode: By Your Side, Fast and Dangerous and When is it Enough

Svend and DL review these 2021 albums: Paris Texas-Boy Anonymous; Royal Blood-Typhoon; Kari Kirkland-Wild is the Wind; Alex Henry Foster-Standing Under the Bright Lights; Olivia Rodrigo-Sour; St. Vincent-Daddy's Home; Garbage-No Gods No Monsters; J-Cole-The Off-Season; Sons of Kemet-Black to the Future; Gojira-Fortitude Music in Episode: Kari Kirkland- Secret, Everybody wants to rule the world, To...

Svend reviews the genre bending writing of Sturgill while DL does his best to not offend Norwegian Troll obsessors.  Music in the Episode by James Plane Wreck Songs in the Episode: Still Lost, Fuckin' With Ghosts, Take What You Want Drinks in the Episode: Svend: Summer Pale Ale from Fremont Brewing David: Stella Artois

Svend and David welcome very special guest Dr. Charles Corey (Chuck), curator of the Harry Partch Instrumentarium, to discuss the brilliance of 'hobo composer' Harry Partch.   Music in Episode: All music in Episode scored by Harry Partch, with thanks to New World Records. Drinks in Episode: Chuck: Lagunitas Maximus IPA Svend: Headful of Dynamite / Fremont David: Blue Moon

Svend and DL discuss the brilliant rhymes of Kendrick and the North Carolina based Avett Brothers.  Music in the Episode by The Blind: Songs in the Episode : Last Forever, Zoe, Tell Me What You See Drinks in episode: Svend - Whiskey sour with Makers David - Palamina (Tequila!) And a shot for Mr Bourdain!

Special guest 'Evil' Jimmi, Svend and DL discuss the groundbreaking and ever-controversial album that is Korn's self-titled debut. Songs in Episode: Deaf by Svend Knutsen and David Leisten Drinks in Episode:Evil - Aviation (without Aviation Gin!)David - Sazerac with Alberta PremiumSvend - Ft George Suicide Squeeze

DL and Svend go back to a traditional review AFTER DL gets back from a celebration dinner. Oops Music by Big Black Delta Songs in Episode: IFUCKINGLOVEYOU, Money Rain Down, Capsize, Zebrah, X22, Dreary Moon   Drinks in the Episode: Svend: Star Valley IPA David: Coors Light (hotel life, man. Hotel life)

In VCV's first installment of listener appreciation, fan and friend Rachel Pollio stops by to talk one of her favorites in 1989 by Taylor Swift. Music in Episode by Ocean Wolf Songs included: Shady Days, Azure and Electri Drinks in Episode: Rachel- Christmas Budweiser, Diet Coke and Vodka (TSwiftTM), Pina Colada Svend - Breakside Brewery Rainbows & Unicorns David - Cosmo!