Endless Scroll

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"On the Shaky Ground of TikTok" Sep 24, 2021

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This week we have a discussion heavy episode for you. We go through a recent profile of Beabadoobee and look at the blind optimism of rock journalists placing their hope on TikTok to save indie rock. Plus, discussion of Lil Nas X, his new album, and the dystopian adoration for "marketing" that comes with it.

"The Jazz Flute Solo" with Andrew Unterberger Sep 17, 2021

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This week we're joined by Andrew Unterberger, Deputy Editor at Billboard. We spend this one closing Michael's St. Vincent Pitchfork Fest Saga, and reviewing new music from Kacey Musgraves, Militarie Gun, and Slothrust.

"The Scroll'd Steady" with Steven Hyden Sep 10, 2021

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This week on Endless Scroll we're joined by the one and only Steven Hyden! Steven is a co-host of Indiecast, a Culture Critic for UPROXX, and the author of several books including 'This Isn't Happening.' We talk with Steven about The Hold Steady, how they fit into rock canon, and how they became a cult band.

"Solar Power Mindset" with Cat Zhang Sep 02, 2021

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This week we're joined by Cat Zhang, an Assistant Editor at Pitchfork, to finally tackle the summer's most puzzling pop record, Solar Power. Plus, we talk about Indigo De Souza's new album, and why pop's young stars are all in their Carole King era.

4:01 - Indigo album review 13:52 - Lorde - Solar Power album review 46:00 - Popstars, fame and criticism

"Whose Song is This Anyway?" Aug 26, 2021

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This week we're talking new albums from Alien Boy and Telethon. Then, we play a game thats definitely not confusing. Plus, hear all about Michael's meeting 50 Cent!

0:00 Intro/Michael Brooks 50 Cent Meetup 14:43 Alien Boy album review 29:11 Telethon album review 43:10 Who's Song is This Anyway

"It's Not Brandon Flowers' Fault That You're Grumpy" Aug 20, 2021

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This week we review new records from Wednesday, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, and The Killers. Plus, Michael is going to meet 50 Cent? 0:00 Intro/50cent discourse 15:49 - Wednesday album review 27:06 - A Great Big Pile of Leaves 42:10 - The Killers album review

"Draw Down the Takes" Aug 13, 2021

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This week we review the new records from Torres and Foxing. Plus, discussion of the other three Foxing records, and the band's career generally. It's the Foxing episode, folks.

"Michael Brooks: Crowdkiller Extraordinaire" Aug 09, 2021

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Eric and Miranda are out of town, so Eli and Michael are holding down the fort. They talk about recent albums by Isaiah Rashad, EST Gee, and Vince Staples, and then discuss Michael's recent interest in moshy hardcore music.

"lately i feel UNIMPRESSED" with Shawn Cooke Aug 04, 2021

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This week we break down some new music from Lorde, Willow, and Soccer Mommy with the help of Friend of the Pod Shawn Cooke. Then, we each discuss some songs that have been tainted by oversaturation, or by becoming a meme.

"Posthumous Release" Jul 30, 2021

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This week, with Eli back from vacation, we dig into new records for Jodi and Clairo. Plus, we debate the ethics of posthumous album releases and the AI recreation of dead celebrites' voices.

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