Will, Barrett and Chris

Will's Band of the Week

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Every week Will, Barrett and Chris feature an independent or alternative artist or band, have some fun discussion, and play some music.

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Will, Barrett and Chris

Episodes

1-4-14 -- The Everly Brothers, Courtney Barnett, and Sink Tapes 05.01.2014 52:39

Will and Barrett discuss the death of Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, plus Courtney Barnett and Sink Tapes.

12-18-13 -- Big Star, the Cleaners from Venus, and Paul McCartney 29.12.2013 36:05

Will discusses influential '70s band Big Star, a reissue from the Cleaners From Venus, and the latest release from Paul McCartney.

12-22-13 -- 2013 Holiday Special 22.12.2013 44:49

Will spins some of his favorite holiday music.

12-15-13 -- Grant's Best of 2013 16.12.2013 47:43

Will and Grant discuss Grant's favorite albums of 2013. A list for the younger set, or perhaps the cool older set.

12-8-13 -- Best of 2013 08.12.2013 2:09:29

Will, Barrett and Chris count down their favorite albums of 2013.

12-1-13 -- Catch-up Edition 02.12.2013 40:19

Will catches the listeners up with some new music by Vadaat Charigim, Minor Alps, Throwing Muses, and Cults.

11-25-13 -- 1966 Special 26.11.2013 1:24:31

Barrett leads the group in a discussion of music from the year 1966.

11-17-13 -- 1993 Special 18.11.2013 1:30:56

Will leads the group in a discussion of music from the year 1993.

11-10-13 -- 1984 Special 11.11.2013 1:23:07

Chris leads the group in a discussion of music from the year 1984.

11-4-13 -- Lou Reed, Best Coast, and Ducktails 05.11.2013 48:12

Will and Chris discuss the death of Lou Reed and new music by Best Coast and Ducktails, plus Grooms.

10-27-13 -- Faux Fur, Parquet Courts, and more 28.10.2013 49:51

Will and Grant attempt to stay on the cutting edge with new music by Faux Fur, Parquet Courts, Cascadia, Haunted Horses, and Yuppies.

10-20-13 -- Gregory Alan Isakov and Frankie Rose 20.10.2013 54:27

Will and Chris discuss new releases by Gregory Alan Isakov and Frankie Rose, plus music news and more random tangents.

10-13-13 -- Yuck and FIDLAR 14.10.2013 1:06:17

Will, Barrett and Chris abandon their usual strict adherence to the script, and manage to include some discussion of new music by Yuck and FIDLAR, plus Prince, the Polyphonic Spree, and some music they don’t want you to listen to.

10-6-13 -- Potty Mouth, Weed, and Perfect Pussy 06.10.2013 49:42

Hide the children and turn up the volume. Will and Grant discuss new releases by Potty Mouth, Weed, and Perfect Pussy, plus .38 Special bonus coverage.

9-29-13 -- Okkervil River, San Fermin, and Dear Comrade 29.09.2013 57:43

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Okkervil River, San Fermin, and Dear Comrade, plus a cameo by Chris and the death of the week.

9-22-13 -- Cloud Control, the Baptist Generals, and Joanna Gruesome 23.09.2013 56:28

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new releases by Cloud Control, the Baptist Generals, and Joanna Gruesome, plus live reports on the National and Savages.

9-15-13 -- Neko Case and Nine Inch Nails 15.09.2013 50:57

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new releases by Neko Case and Nine Inch Nails, plus a Psychedelic Furs live report, the death of the week, and songs about Wisconsin.

9-8-13 -- Episode 200 - Franz Ferdinand, Crocodiles, and Superchunk 09.09.2013 56:11

Will, Barrett and Chris celebrate their 200th episode with music from Franz Ferdinand, Crocodiles, and Superchunk, plus bonus material compliments of listener Nicholas Ogburn.

9-1-13 -- Laura Veirs, No Age, and more 02.09.2013 1:00:35

Will discusses new music by Laura Veirs, No Age, and Dawn of Midi. Grant introduces Grave Babies and True Widow. Plus mainstream music news and zombies.

8-27-13 -- Scott & Charlene's Wedding, Mean Lady, and Grant Hart 28.08.2013 1:03:00

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new music by Scott & Charlene's Wedding, Mean Lady, and Grant Hart, plus Chris reviews the movie "20 Feet From Stardom."

8-18-13 -- Hausu, Jackson Scott, and the Love Language 19.08.2013 1:07:15

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Hausu, Jackson Scott, and the Love Language, plus Kiss, the death of the week, and more.

8-11-13 -- Artist Countdown Series #6 - Elvis Costello 11.08.2013 1:13:25

Will and Barrett count down their favorite songs by Elvis Costello, plus a discussion of the band Chicago is sparked by Will's visit to the dentist's office.

8-4-13 -- Mikal Cronin and Ovlov 05.08.2013 55:20

Will and Chris discuss the latest releases by Mikal Cronin and Ovlov, plus Lollapalooza, the documentary Searching for Sugar Man, and Tay Allyn.

7-28-13 -- Speedy Ortiz, Connections, and Hebronix 28.07.2013 56:05

Will, Barrett, Chris and Grant discuss new music by Speedy Ortiz, Connections, and Hebronix, plus a Pitchfork Music Festival report.

7-21-13 -- John Grant and Smith Westerns 21.07.2013 1:11:53

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new releases by John Grant and Smith Westerns, plus Paul McCartney, the Beatles, Kanye West, Sinead O'Connor, Bjork, and Audrey Hepburn.