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

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6-8-10 -- Music Variety-Pak featuring Curtis Mayfield, Laura Marling, Male Bonding, and others. 09.06.2010 55:09

Music Variety-Pak featuring Curtis Mayfield, Laura Marling, Male Bonding, Phosphorescent, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Band of Horses, and Roy Orbison.

6-2-10 -- Sleigh Bells 03.06.2010 1:28:39

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss summer music festivals and the new album by Sleigh Bells.

5-25-10 -- LCD Soundsystem 26.05.2010 31:06

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by LCD Soundsystem, "This Is Happening." Also, music news and Wye Oak.

5-18-10 -- The National 19.05.2010 1:10:14

Will, Barrett and Chris debate the merits of the new album by The National, "High Violet," and the hype surrounding it. Also, Ronnie James Dio and Squarewave.

5-12-10 -- Broken Social Scene 13.05.2010 1:07:16

Will, Barrett and Chris talk about the new album by Broken Social Scene. Also, Joy Division, references to E.L.O. and Alan Parsons, and Chris plays catch-up on the band matching game.

5-5-10 -- Avi Buffalo and The Tallest Man On Earth 06.05.2010 1:27:04

Will and Barrett discuss bands that sound like other bands and new music by Avi Buffalo and The Tallest Man On Earth.

4-27-10 -- Kings Go Forth 28.04.2010 44:27

Will, Barrett and Chris talk about the new album by Milwaukee retro R&B band Kings Go Forth. Also, a special feature on guitar solos.

4-21-10 -- MGMT 22.04.2010 2:01:34

Will, Barrett and Chris talk about the 30th Anniversary Tour by The Church, guilty pleasures, and whether they should feel guilty about their guilty pleasures. Eventually, they get around to talking about this week's band, MGMT.

4-13-10 -- Local Natives 14.04.2010 48:36

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss an L.A. band called Local Natives, another L.A. band called Princeton, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, and the Ypsilanti All-Starz.

4-8-10 -- Clem Snide and Josh Rouse 09.04.2010 1:02:15

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new albums by Clem Snide and Josh Rouse, making pancakes, and albums becoming part of one's body.

3-29-10 -- Titus Andronicus 29.03.2010 1:06:18

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by Titus Andronicus, covers of Hall & Oates hits, and cover songs in general. Barrett finds an excuse to play something by Nick Cave, and Will finds an excuse to play something by Judas Priest.

3-24-10 -- Frightened Rabbit and Peasant 25.03.2010 45:16

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new albums by Frightened Rabbit and Peasant. Also, music news about the deaths of Alex Chilton and WOXY.com.

3-16-10 -- The Heligoats 17.03.2010 34:38

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by The Heligoats, "Goodness Gracious." Also, Chris pays $100 to see Simon and Garfunkel.

3-11-10 -- Shout Out Louds 12.03.2010 48:57

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by Shout Out Louds, "Work."

3-3-10 -- Hot Chip 04.03.2010 29:02

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by Hot Chip and debut the .38 Special drinking game.

2-23-10 -- Beach House 23.02.2010 1:05:32

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss Wilco in concert and the new album by Beach House, "Teen Dream."

2-16-10 -- Midlake and The Soft Pack 17.02.2010 37:37

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new releases from Midlake and The Soft Pack.

2-10-10 -- Surfer Blood and Neon Indian 11.02.2010 51:55

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss two new bands: Surfer Blood, which sounds like a mix of Journey, Pavement, .38 Special, Band of Horses, R.E.O. Speedwagon, My Morning Jacket, the Shins, Paul Simon and Vampire Weekend; and Neon Indian, some lo-fi techno from Austin.

2-3-10 -- Roman Candle and Cold Cave 04.02.2010 11:13

Will talks about the 2009 releases by pop-Americana band Roman Candle and gloom-dance band Cold Cave.

1-26-10 -- Laura Veirs 27.01.2010 22:43

Will and Chris discuss the new album by Laura Veirs, "July Flame," and music news - Grammy Award nominations.

1-19-10 -- Vampire Weekend 19.01.2010 34:04

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by Vampire Weekend, and music news -- Jay Reatard dies at 29.

1-12-10 -- A.A. Bondy 13.01.2010 52:06

Your hosts discuss Alabama singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy, Anurag's top ten for 2009, and some old music from the vault.

1-5-10 -- Real Estate + Best Coast 06.01.2010 29:43

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album from the New Jersey band Real Estate, a west coast band called Best Coast, and the Flaming Lips' latest project.

12-29-09 -- Our Favorite Music of the Decade, Part 2 30.12.2009 1:37:31

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss our favorite music of the past decade. In this podcast we count down the top five on our respective lists. Here are the lists: Will's Top Ten: 1. Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002) 2. The National - Boxer (2007) 3. The Brother Kite - Waiting for the Time to be Right (2006) 4. Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (2005) 5. The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles th...

12-22-09 -- Holiday Music Special 23.12.2009 36:43

Holiday music special -- Here are ten holiday-themed songs we hope you will like. 1. Ron Sexsmith - Maybe This Christmas 2. The Brian Setzer Orchestra - Angels We Have Heard On High 3. Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - Cold White Christmas 4. Bill Evans - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 5. Bob Dylan - Here Comes Santa Claus 6. The Flaming Lips - White Christmas 7. Death Cab For Cutie - Christmas (...