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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the up-side to seeing The Brokes, a The Strokes cover band.  The 4x4 segment takes inspiration from the World Cup, with each host being assigned a group from the tournament to search for songs released by artists from those respective nations. Artists featured include MPH with Nathan Nicholson, BUNT. with JBS, a-ha, Lykke Li and more. Follow along with...

Vic, Jojo, Alex, and Oscar discuss the beauty of rocking out so hard you lose your voice the next day— this one courtesy of The Cribs at the Empty Bottle. The 4x4 segment includes tracks by Vince Staples, Westside Cowboy, Tokyo Shoegazer, & Kapil Seshasayee. This episode the Yo. Check This team reviews Something Worth Waiting For by Friko. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss stand-out moments & performances from Coachella 2026, especially week 2 with The Strokes.  The 4x4 segment includes tracks by The Strokes, Fabienk, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, ZEP & more. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the l...

Vic, Jojo, Alex, and Oscar discuss recent shows like Divorce playing at Schubas, shouting out local band Sun Queen. The crew also talked about the Lollapalooza 2026 daily lineup... and Jojo outlines the fits she'll be wearing for each headliner. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Pond, Grace Ives, Brigitte Calls Me Baby, and Fabiano do Nascimento & Vittor Santos e Orquestra. The crew also...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss how their picks for the 2026 Grammys turned out. The group also shouted out Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance. The 4x4 segment includes tracks by Ezra Collective with Greentea Peng, Planta Industrial with aka the darknight and Saso, Vundabar, Knocked Loose with Denzel Curry, and alexsucks. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT...

Vic, Jojo, Alex, and Oscar's first episode starts off with a conversation about Jojo's coverage of Sudan Archives' show at Thalia Hall and Enjambre at the House of Blues . The crew also discusses the upcoming Harry Styles tour— and how difficult it's become to snag tickets. The 4x4 picks includes songs by Dev, Kiala & Afroblaster, Thundercat & Mac Miller, and the Damon...

Vic, Jojo, Alex, and Oscar's first episode together of 2026 includes a discussion of shows they're excited about in the new year like Disclosure, Sudan Archives, and the return of Chicago's own, Twin Peaks. The 4x4 picks includes songs by Harry Styles, Zena, Snail Mail, and The Damned. The crew also reviewed Rawayana's new album, ¿Dónde Es El After? which got a score of three D...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss their picks for the 2026 Grammys. The 4x4 segment includes tracks by Father John Misty, Viagra Boys, A$AP Rocky, Joyce Manor, Ex Lover, Jason Nolan, GALE, and Wuki. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here:...

Vic, Alex, and Oscar bid farewell to 2025 with a discussion of their favorite songs and favorite albums of the year. The YCT crew also share highlights from their Apple Music Replay & Spotify Wrapped results. Listen to all of the 4x4 YCT picks for 2025: Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/yo-check-this-2025/pl.u-jV8963ps7N7YZ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2L2DbNMCZcG...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss their favorite live performances of 2025, from Turnstile to Green Day to Alabama Shakes. The 4x4 segment includes the hosts' favorite songs of 2025, which tracks by Kali Uchis, Bad Bunny, Clipse, St. Vincent, Future Nobodies and more.  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to the podcast....

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the Grammys 2026 nominees and the 2025 Latin Grammys. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Kali Uchis, Chanpan, Genesis Owusu, Portugal. The Man and more.  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://ope...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about the latest Tame Impala tour and making sound financial decisions.... like not saying no to purchasing concert merch! The 4x4 segment includes songs by KISS, Snocaps, DRAIN, and Danny Brown. RIP Ace Frehley  This episode's album review is Shish  by Portugal. The Man  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & s...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo discuss goofy Halloween costume ideas and playing with sound effects. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Fred Again, Together Pangea, Jay Som, and Slayyyter.  This episode's album review is Getting Killed by Geese.  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the September concerts that filled Rigo's September concert schedule, including Turnstile, his first Riot Fest, System of a Down, and his winner for stinkiest pit: Viagra Boys The 4x4 segment includes songs by Geese, Doja Cat, Olivia Dean, Antibalas, Squid, Men Without Hats, Chino Pacas, and HAAi.  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo give their Riot Fest 2025 recap. The team chats about their favorite moments & performances of the festival, plus an update on their guess of John Stamos' appearance at the festival. The 4x4 segment includes songs by KennyHoopla, Portugal. The Man, Hayley Williams, and Sinitus Tempo.  This episode's album review is Who Is The Sky?  by David Byrne.  Follo...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo give some final comments on Lollapalooza 2025 including T-Pain and Korn's sets. The group also discusses the ethics of being tall in GA and offer a preview of the artists they're looking forward to at Riot Fest 2025. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Whitney, Chance The Rapper, Parcels, and WAJ. with Maxo, Frsh Waters, Saba.  Follow along with the mon...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo give their Lollapalooza 2025 recap. The team chats about Jojo's golden 4 hours at her first Lolla ever, their favorite moments & performances of the festival, plus an update on their guess of which guest star Olivia Rodrigo brought out during her set. The 4x4 segment includes songs by The Voidz, BLACKPINK, Chappell Roan, and Tame Impala.  This episode's...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo chat about more summertime Chi shows including the return of Alabama Shakes at the Salt Shed and dancing to 3BallMTY at the Ramova Theatre. We also discuss our most-anticipated performances of Lollapalooza 2025, especially after the surprise release of Tyler, the Creator's DON'T TAP THE GLASS . The 4x4 segment includes songs by Tyler, Water From Your...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about attending summer shows at Thalia Hall with Son Rompe Pera & Cabeza De Chivo. We also preview which Lollapalooza performances we're looking forward to catching, including guessing if & who Olivia Rodrigo would bring out to collab during her set. The 4x4 segment includes songs by David Byrne with the Ghost Train Orchestra, Of Monsters and Men, An...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo talk about TOKiMONSTA & DJ Janesita performing at Outset, and Jesse McCartney at Chicago Pride Fest.  The 4x4 segment includes songs by Queens of the Stone Age, Ric Wilson, Joey Cash, and Lexa Gates. Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You . which gathers our favorite songs released during the week. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about their first summer shows, from Bloc Party at the Salt Shed to The Weeknd at Soldier Field (including our photo coverage ). The 4x4 segment includes songs by Turnstile, Tune-Yards, and Sinego (sampling Joan Sebastian).  This episode's album review is  Sincerely,  by Kali Uchis, which gets 3 "big dig energy" and 1 "hot damn" rating fr...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo celebrate daaaa Pope being from the Southside of Chicago [like us!]. On the latest live experiences, we talk about Soft Play at Bottom Lounge and POD's latest W on social with photos from our coverage of Japanese Breakfast's show at the Salt Shed being featured by the band on Instagram and Twitter . The 4x4 segment includes songs by Kali Uchis, The Da...

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo open the episode talking about the 2025 Riot Fest lineup, including a theory about the Beach Boys' planned appearance this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Young Miko, HAIM, Cut Copy, and Circuit de Yeux. For the album review, the crew discusses 'The Crux' by Djo. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   &am...

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the MUBI FEST Chicago taking place at the Music Box Theatre & The Salt Shed, and evolving along with the local social scene. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Wet Leg, The Shanghai Restoration Project, and Coco Jones.  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to al...

Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Lollapalooza 2025 lineup and reveal their early picks for 5 artists who can convince you to attend the festival this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Divorce, Jennie, and St Lucia. The album review is about TOKiMONSTA's Eternal Reverie .  Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify   & subscribing to...