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**Best Song Ever**

Each week dear friends and music-heads Luke LaBenne and Kevin Connor present their favorite new music and have some laughs along the way.

Latest Episodes:

BSE Minisode 4 Mar 26, 2021

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"The Word of the Day is "Vibey".”

In this minisode, we play a game called Oscar Mash-Up and discuss watching Oscar movies and unsatisfying TV series. We reminisce about sneakily buying cd’s and hearing music with swearing for the first time. Then we talk about all the great music we’ve been listening to, in TOUTS, and share the upcoming releases we’re excited about, in SHOUTS.

TOUTS

ALBUMS Chad VanGaalen - World’s Most Stressed Out Gardener Michigander - Everything Will Be Ok Eventually Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud - The Plugs I Met 2 Vegyn - Like a Good Old Friend Blanketman - National Trust Dad Sports - I AM JUST A BOY LEAVE ME ALONE!!! Otzeki - Now Is a Long Time Jane, Inc. - Number One Kota The Friend & Statik Selektah - To Kill A Sunrise Middle Kids - Today We’re The Greatest Yeek - Valencia

SONGS AIN’T GON STOP ME - reggie, Monto Booker, Kenny Beats Flight Facilities feat. Broods, Reggie Watts, Saro - Stranded

VINTAGE Prince - Piano & A Microphone 1983 My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

SHOUTS Xiu Xiu - OH NO Serpentwithfeet - Deacon Tune-Yards - Sketchy The Antlers - Green to Gold L’Imperatrice - Tako Tsubo YBN Nahmir - VISIONLAND Tame Impala - Innerspeaker (10th Anniversary Edition) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Soundtrack (10th Anniversary 7 Evil Exes Edition)

BSE 126: Roosevelt, Baby Boys, Armani White, Chad VanGaalen, Babeheaven and Xiu Xiu Mar 19, 2021

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“You Dan Know What You’ve Got ’Til It’s Dan.”

In this episode, Kevin brags about his bass boosting subwoofer, Luke talks about his cool cat shirt collection and one of his favorite underrated artists, Judee Sill. We discuss the Grammy’s strange nomination process, Don Henley’s band name, Ghost of Tsushima and Age of the Samurais. Then, we travel through time and reality begins to fold in on itself like the forging of katana. All this while playing a mind-bindingly magnificent playlist of new music.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Roosevelt - See You Again from Polydans out now on City Slang / Greco-Roman

Baby Boys - Duke and the Cash from Threesome out now on Grand Jury Music

Armani White - Danny Mac out now on Legendbound

Chad VanGaalen - Samurai Sword from World’s Most Stressed Out Gardener out today on Sub Pop Records

Babeheaven - Cassette Beat from Home for Now out now

Xiu Xiu - A Bottle of Rum feat. Liz Harris from OH NO out March 26th on Polyvinyl Records

BSE Minisode 3 Mar 12, 2021

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“A Biggie, a Britney, and a Billie.”

In this minisode, Kevin shares his Al Gore Mandella Effect conspiracy theory and Luke tries to wrap his head around the Song That Doesn’t End. We talk about Adam Levine’s declaration that there are no bands anymore and discuss the Biggie and Britney documentaries. Then we talk about all the music we’ve been listening to and all the releases that we’re excited about out today!

TOUTS

Vintage The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die Haroumi Hosono - Philharmony Yellow Magic Orchestra - Naughty Boys Stevie Wonder - In Square Circle

Albums Lokoy - badminton Julien Baker - Little Oblivions Roosevelt - Polydans Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teeth Ron Gallo - PEACEMEAL Fruit Bats - The Pet Parade Adult Mom - Driver Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats - UNLOCKED 1.5 IAN SWEET - Disappear Har Mar Superstar - Roseville Blu DeTiger - How Did I Get Here? Jane Weaver - Flock Tigers Jaw - I Won’t Care How You Remember Me Of Montreal - I Feel Safe With You, Trash Zara Larson - Poster Girl Neil Cowley - Hall of Mirrors Rutger Hoedemaekers - The Age of Oddities

Songs Silk Sonic (Anderson Paak & Bruno Mars) - Leave the Door Open Chance the Rapper - The Heart & The Tongue

SHOUTS Valerie June - The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers Baby Boys - Threesome Allie Crow Buckley - Moonlit and Devious The Horrors - LOUT Cool Ghouls - At George’s Zoo Caribou - Suddenly Remixes

BSE 125: TV Priest, Oceanator, Valerie June feat. Carla Thomas, Katy Kirby, The Ophelias and Ron Gallo Mar 05, 2021

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“Back to Back Building Ballads.”

In this episode, Luke steals a song slot from Kevin and Kevin tries to parse cartoon characters from outlandish rapper monikers in the game Animation or Rap Sensation. We talk hot dog slang and Luke angers arborists and botanists with his plant ignorance. We talk about hiding yourself behind different things and Luke plays a clip of his interview with Charlie Drinkwater from TV Priest. All while playing a top-notch selection of stellar songs from incredible artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

TV Priest - Slideshow from Uppers out now on Sub Pop Records

Oceanator - I Would Find You from Things I Never Said out now on Polyvinyl Record Co.

Valerie June - Call Me a Fool feat. Carla Thomas from The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers out March 12th via June Tunes Music / Fantasy Records

Katy Kirby - Cool Dry Place from Cool Dry Place out now on Keeled Scales

The Ophelias - Grand Canyon from For Luck out now on Joyful Noise Recordings / The Ophelias

Ron Gallo - HIDE (MYSELF BEHIND YOU) from PEACEMEAL out March 5th on New West Records

BSE Minisode 2 Feb 26, 2021

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“I Need You To Flip My Switch.”

Kevin asks Luke to flip his switch and it has some unexpected results. We talk about Daft Punk’s Epilogue and mourn the end of one of the greatest groups in modern music history while speaking terrible French. We talk about Joey Bada$$’ 1999 album and the tragedy and talent of Capital Steez. Then we share our favorite music from last week and the releases that we’re looking forward to this week.

TOUTS SG Lewis - Times Katy Kirby - Cool Dry Place Hand Habits - Dirt EP Another Michael - New Music and Big Pop The God Fahim and Your Old Droog - Tha YOD Fahim Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview on Phenomenal Nature Valley Maker - When the Day Leaves Mogwai - As The Love Continues Leal Neale - Acquainted with Night

SHOUTS King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - LW Julien Baker - Little Oblivions Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains - Banana Bleue Geneva Jacuzzi - Lamaze (reissue) CYRRCA - CYRRCA

Listen to Kevin's Daft Punk Tribute Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O1pcYjNbDOM11XOmw9EVz?si=eanbFPjRSWajFkvM8WiEIA

BSE 124: Thyla, The Weather Station, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains, Hether, Geneva Jacuzzi and Jessie Murph Feb 19, 2021

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“Knee Deep In That Cold White Stuff.”

In this icy installment of Best Song Ever we talk about the snowstorm of the century, shoveling, and petty snow plowers. Inspired by the Cruella trailer we pitch ideas for gritty Disney villain origin stories. Our songs take us to space to the beach and then back to space. We laugh at each other’s song picks but debate and defend our varied style preferences. All this while playing some lush and lively songs from amazing artists.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Thyla - Breathe out now on LAB Records, Ltd

The Weather Station - Tried To Tell You from Ignorance out now on Fat Possum Records

Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains - Tourne Autour from Banana Bleue out February 26th on Domino

Hether - Stick Thumb from Sticky Thumb out now on ear slime c/o R&R Digital

Geneva Jacuzzi - Do I Sad? from Lamaze (reissue) out February 26th on Mexican Summer

Jessie Murph - Upgrade out now on Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment

BSE Minisode 1 Feb 12, 2021

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"Get Biffed!"

On our first BSE Minisode Luke tries to smash his guitar so he can be cool like Phoebe Bridgers. We discuss the musical performances at the Big Game and Luke tries to introduce a new catchphrase. We add additional info and thought on last week’s lineup in Corrections & Reflections, including Mister Rivers’ Neighborhood and the meaning behind serpentwithfeet’s pentagram tattoo. We discuss the best of last week’s releases in TOUTS and the new music Friday releases we’re excited for this week in SHOUTS.

TOUTS: The Staves - Good Woman Foo Fighters- Medicine at Midnight Black Country, New Road - For The First Time Hayley Williams - FLOWERS for VASES / descansos The Weather Station - Ignorance

SHOUTS: JPEGMAFIA - EP2! Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - New Fragility Steady Holiday - Take The Corners Gently Chris Crack - Might Delete Later Django Django - Glowing In The Dark

BSE 123: Weezer, serpentwithfeet, Emotional Oranges, CYRCCA, Pillow Queens, and La Chica Feb 05, 2021

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“Late Night Sip From The Juice Jug.”

We prep for the Big Game but not the one you’re thinking of, then we play a Weezer-based game called What’s Red & Blue & Green & White & Black All Over? We talk about the harm of comparing yourself to others and being thankful for your friends. We talk about debates over the pronunciation of the word “bonafide” and the nutritional value of various juices. All this while playing a stellar selection of songs by magnificent and mysterious artists from all corners of the world.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Weezer - Numbers from OK Human out now on Crush Music/Atlantic Recording Corporation

serpentwithfeet - Fellowship feat. Sampha and Lil Silva from DEACON out March 26th on Secretly Canadian

Emotional Oranges - Bonafide feat. Chiiild from JUICEBOX coming soon on Avant Garden/Island Records

CYRRCA - Apocalypse Tao from CYRRCA out February 26th on World Tribe Productions

Pillow Queens - Handsome Wife from In Waiting out now on Pillow Queens Records

La Chica - La Loba from La Loba out now on Zamora

BSE 122: Best of 2020 Part 2 | Samia, Lomelda, Run The Jewels feat. Pharrell Williams & Zach de la Rocha, Sa-Roc and The Beths Jan 29, 2021

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“Mutual Number Two's.”

We celebrate Kevin’s 28th birthday in some questionable ways and play songs from some of our favorite albums of 2020. We count down our Top 10 Albums of last year as the party gets sloppy and the guests get sloshy. Kevin lays out his anti-long-album “Views rule” and talks about being a CRJ super-stan. We talk about the power of music binding itself to events in our lives and the world at large. Luke hides in a bathroom and it all ends with some shocking revelations.

Songs Played In This Episode:

The Beths - Jump Rope Gazers from Jump Rope Gazers out now on Carpark Records

Sa-Roc - Goddess Gang from The Sharecropper’s Daughter out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment LLC

Run The Jewels - JU$T feat. Pharrell Williams & Zach de la Rocha from RTJ4 out now on Jewel Runners LLC

Lomelda - Hanna Sun from Hannah out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Samia - Waverly from The Baby out now on Grand Jury Music

BSE 121: Best of 2020 Part 1 | Tennis, Cut Copy, Naeem, Caroline Rose and Soccer Mommy Jan 15, 2021

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“Ya Made It To The Big Show Kid.”

We start our new year with a new co-host as Kevin Connor joins Luke to talk about some of the best music of 2020. We discuss our Top 20 lists and countdown from 20-11. We catch up about how our new year is going, sing Abba hits, swap podcast recommendations and debate who is the greatest collaborator. All this while playing songs from some of 2020’s most unforgettable albums.

Songs Played In This Episode:

Soccer Mommy - yellow is the color of her eyes from color theory out now on Loma Vista Recordings

Caroline Rose - Feel The Way I Want from Superstar out now on New West Records

Naeem - Stone Harbor from Startisha out now on 37d03d

Cut Copy - Running In The Grass from Freeze, Melt out now on Cutters Records

Tennis - Tender As A Tomb from Swimmer out now on Mutually Detrimental/Thirty Tigers