Thoughts on American Football in 2026 & a Wild Week in Music News (Title Fight, Jack White & Jay-Z included)
Summary
Hosts Dave and Andrew review American Football’s sold-out Brooklyn show, analyzing their multi-generational fanbase driven by TikTok and their 1999 debut. They discuss the band’s evolution from obscure emo pioneers to influential post-rock icons, comparing their legacy to acts like Slow Dive and Deftones. The episode also covers new music from Lily Seabird and Jess Williamson, plus Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium run.
Topics discussed
American Football live review: American Football concert experience and crowd demographics
The organic rise of American Football legend and TikTok influence
American Football's musical influence on modern emo and post-rock
Title Fight and Modern Baseball reunion rumors and acoustic shows
Charlie Crockett and Jack White controversy involving Twin Temple
Tokyo Police Club frontman's new metal project Netherwilds
Phoebe Bridgers new single and Tiny Desk performance
Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt and Blueprint anniversary shows at Yankee Stadium
Charlie XCX and Gracie Abrams surprise NYC shows
New music: Lily Seabird and Jess Williamson albums
News roundup: Menzingers, Tricky, Mastodon, and shop updates
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