Indiecast
Episodes
New Albums by Beck, Beabadoobee, Boy Harsher, and more
Ian and the host open with a humorous debate on why the Eagles are more watchable than the Packers, followed by a discussion on Macklemore’s removal…
New Music By The War On Drugs and This Is Lorelei, and Looking Back at 9/11 Albums
Stephen Hayden and Ian Cohen discuss the closure of the Scottish music publication The Skinny and its impact on their fantasy draft, while also…
Special Bonus Episode: An Interview with Nate Amos of This Is Lorelei
Dave Amos of This Is Lorelei and Water From Your Eyes discusses his new album, The Singer of My Band, and his evolution from prolific Bandcamp releases to a more intentional, slower creative process.
Coachella 2027 Rumors, The Banality of AI Music, and The Properties of Lyft Music
Stephen Hayden and Ian Cohen discuss the Clippers' salary cap scandal, the Tupac Shakur murder verdict, and Coachella lineup rumors.
Big Thief Plays 29 New Songs In Nashville, A Cameron Winter Live Album and Film, and Reviews of Alabama Shakes, Interpol and Mike D
The hosts mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, analyzing her rare cross-partisan appeal, and discuss the recent closure of Columbia House.
Reviews of New Albums by Brandon Flowers, Weezer and Wild Pink
The hosts mourn ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, discussing his legacy and the band's surprising appeal to modern indie fans.
Reviews of New Albums by Phoebe Bridgers, L'Rain and Hovvdy
The hosts discuss the 30th anniversary of 1996, focusing on "alt-rock is dead" albums like Weezer’s *Pinkerton* and Pearl Jam’s *No Code* that were initially seen as failures but are now classics.
RIP Brooklyn Vegan (And Online Music Media), Plus: We Answer Listener Emails (Finally!)
IndieCast hosts Stephen Hyden and Ian Cohen discuss the shutdown of Brooklyn Vegan, analyzing the collapse of ad-supported music journalism and the shift toward subscription models.
Our Backlash Against The "Reality Awaits" Backlash
New Albums by The Strokes, Charli XCX and ... Pat McAfee?
Assessing the Legacies of Beck and Jack White
Hosts Stephen Hyden and Ian Cohen discuss new albums from Beck and Jack White, analyzing their recent career trajectories and musical styles.