Record Room with Odette Nader

I asked you on Instagram what you were going through and picked an album for each situation. You sent me crushes, homesickness, burnout—and one very serious case of nothing being as good as Radiohead.Some moments need the confidence of Oasis. Others need the warmth of Pet Sounds, or a record that lets you be sad without rushing you to feel better. These are the albums I’d put on if I were you.Welcome to An Album for That, a new series in the Record Room. I’m not a therapist. I just have way too many records.What’s going on in your life that needs an album? Leave a little context in the comments, and I’ll pick a few for the next episode.

Some albums just feel right when the air starts getting colder.My brother and I share ten albums that feel like autumn to us, from Nick Drake’s Pink Moon to Death Cab for Cutie’s Plans, and the memories that make them fit.Some feel like a quiet night in, others like a drive with the windows down. They bring back memories of growing up, going back to school, and that feeling when summer is already a memory. Each record captures a different side of fall, and even the saddest ones can feel like a hug.We don’t always agree on the season, either: For Emma, Forever Ago might belong to winter.Which album do you always come back to when fall arrives?

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger reminded me why I love music so much.My review of the new Oasis documentary, from Noel’s thoughts on nostalgia to the fan stories that made it feel so personal.After seeing Oasis twice on the reunion tour, watching this film brought me right back to those nights. I loved seeing Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher together, the humor in the rehearsals, and the stories of people who carry this band with them through their lives.For me, Oasis is more than a band. Their music makes me want to be myself, go out, have fun, and stop worrying so much about what other people think. This film reminded me of that feeling, and of how a song can understand you when you can’t quite explain yourself.If you’ve seen the film, which moment stayed with you the most? I’d love to hear in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations about the music we love on Record Room.

What does 2000s indie rock sound like in just 10 songs?In this episode of Record Room, my brother and I choose 10 songs that capture the sound, energy, and feeling of indie rock in the 2000s.This isn’t a ranking, and these aren’t necessarily our favorite songs. They’re 10 tracks that feel impossible to separate from the era, from the raw garage rock and post-punk revival of the early 2000s to the huge anthems, dance-floor energy, and more synth-driven sound that started emerging toward the end of the decade.From The Strokes and Interpol to Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Vampire Weekend and Phoenix, we talk about the riffs, basslines, music videos, memories, and cultural moments that made these songs feel so defining of that era.Narrowing it down to only 10 was almost impossible, and some of our favorite songs didn’t make the final list.If you could add ONE song to this list, what would it be? Let us know in the comments 👇

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kFtlULPDMUU What happens when an opera singer listens to Led Zeppelin IV?In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova to react to one of the most iconic rock albums of all time.We listen to Led Zeppelin IV together and talk through the details that stand out to her as a classically trained singer, from Robert Plant’s vocals and phrasing to the dynamics, arrangements, instrumentation, and moments that make the album so powerful. It’s part reaction, part music conversation, and part me getting to hear one of my favorite rock records through someone else’s ears.Elizaveta Kozlova is a NYC-based soprano who made her Lincoln Center debut as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro with New York Lyric Opera. She is a two-time Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Encouragement Award recipient and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Mannes School of Music. Her work spans opera, Baroque and contemporary music, including performances with Juilliard415 and Tenet Vocal Artists and a collaboration with Carnegie Hall on Into Air by Alex Mills presented at Frieze New York.What is your favorite song from Led Zeppelin IV? Let us know in the comments 👇

Come with me inside three of my favorite record stores in New York City: Limited to One, Academy Records, and Village Revival.In this episode of Record Room, I dig through the bins and sit down with the people behind each store to hear the story behind each one and talk about the records and music that shaped them: the first albums they fell in love with, their desert-island picks, holy grails, unforgettable concerts, and the artists they’d love to see walk through the door.Along the way, we get into stories about seeing Nirvana live, a crew-only Almost Famous record, The Beatles’ butcher cover, and plenty of other rare records and unforgettable music stories.Which of these three stores would you visit first? And what NYC record store should I visit next? Let me know in the comments 👇

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube ⁠https://youtu.be/XnDMTU_SPgs?si=3FR4qiSeXbpSHnqY⁠To celebrate its 60th anniversary, my brother and I revisited The Beatles’ Revolver from beginning to end, sharing our reactions and thoughts song by song.He’s a Millennial, I’m Gen Z, and Revolver is one of our favorite Beatles albums. This isn’t a first listen. It’s a chance to hear what still surprises us, which songs hit differently now, and where our perspectives meet or differ 60 years after its release.From “Taxman” and “Eleanor Rigby” to “She Said She Said” and “Tomorrow Never Knows,” we talk about the songwriting, production, emotions, and details that make every track feel like its own world. We also share which songs stood out most during this listen and why Revolver continues to feel so exciting six decades later.What are your top three songs on Revolver? Let us know in the comments 👇Hosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader

Ranking Oasis songs is not for the weak.In this episode of Record Room, we take on the impossible task of ranking our top 10 Oasis songs.Oasis are one of our favorite bands of all time, and seeing them live made this list even harder. Their best songs can make you feel invincible, heartbroken, nostalgic, and hopeful, sometimes within the same few minutes. They turn private emotions into massive anthems, and that is a huge part of why their music has stayed with us for so long.We talk through the classics, fan favorites, deep cuts, and the songs that shaped our love for the band, from Liam Gallagher’s unmistakable voice and Noel Gallagher’s songwriting to the memories and live moments that made each pick personal.What’s your number one Oasis song? Share your top 10 with us.Hosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader

I went inside Radiohead’s KID A MNESIA Motion Picture House in Brooklyn, a large-scale audiovisual installation built around the music and artwork of Kid A and Amnesiac.In this episode of Record Room, I explore the galleries, enormous paintings, lyric sketches, televisions, sculptures, and artwork created by Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood during the Kid A and Amnesiac recording sessions.The experience also includes a 75-minute film accompanied by a new mix drawn from the original multitracks and rendered in six-point surround sound.Kid A is one of my favorite albums of all time, and this genuinely felt like stepping inside the KID A MNESIA Exhibition in real life. The scale of the artwork, the visuals, and the sound made it one of the most memorable music experiences I’ve had in a while.Motion Picture House was at the Agger Fish Building in Brooklyn from May 6 to July 12, 2026.Upcoming stops:Ciudad de México: October 27 - November 15, 2026San Francisco: January 14 - February 7, 2027Kid A or Amnesiac? And which song would you most want to hear in spatial audio? Let me know in the comments 👇Follow me!YouTube: @indie_music_vinylInstagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylSpotify: @Indie Music VinylHosted by Odette Nader