Off the Record

In this episode of Off the Record , Alexandra and I celebrate the massive return of four iconic artists who released their most personal albums in early 2026. We begin with Charlie Puth, whose yacht rock album Whatever’s Clever was inspired by a Taylor Swift shoutout and marks his new chapter as a father. Next, we dive into Harry Styles’ Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally , exploring his journ...

How does an 18-year-old go from picking up a dusty garage guitar during the pandemic to playing Jerry Garcia’s legendary "Alligator" Stratocaster alongside icons like Melvin Seals? In this episode of Off the Record , I sit down with self-taught phenom Bella Rayne. Bella shares her incredible journey of learning by ear, blending the grit of 90s grunge with the fluid grooves of the jam-band scene, a...

 In this episode of Off the Record , we break down the absolute madness of the Super Bowl LX weekend. We're diving into the gold standard National Anthem performed by Charlie Puth, the massive Puerto Rican neighborhood-themed halftime show by Bad Bunny, and that wild 50-yard line wedding. We also unpack the surprise "Opalite" music video, the celebrity cameos, and all the hidden Easter eggs fans a...

Diving straight into the biggest Album releases of 2025. We’re putting Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Benson Boone, and the Weekend on the chopping block to give you our raw, unfiltered opinions on the tracks from 2025. From Taylor’s latest era to Abel’s new vibe, we’re breaking down the hits (and misses)