RIP D'Angelo, Plus: A Tame Impala LP Preview + Sky-High Ticket Prices For Geese

Steven and Ian open with a quick conversation about online comment sections and how websites are trying to monetize the opinions of online lunatics (1:00). Then they pivot to a Cinema-cast about the new Springsteen biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere (6:30), and the recent documentary Mr. Scorsese (14:11). They also check in on the Fantasy Albums Draft, where Steven finally does a re-draft (19:16).From there, they discuss Steven's recent experience seeing Geese on tour, and why they are the most exciting young indie band going (24:55). They also review the new Tame Impala record Deadbeat, which is getting killed by critics (32:44). Finally, they do a "yay or nay" segment on the British buzz band Bar Italia (46:35).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the post-punk band Just Mustard and talks about the Indianapolis jangle-pop group Good Flying Birds (51:06).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 262 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian open with a conversation about Ian's weekend at the Best Friends Forever festival in Las Vegas (1:10) and the return of the '90s band Sugar (7:09). They also talk about Geese's current tour, which is causing prices on the secondary market to skyrocket (11:40).Then they talk about the life and legacy of the great singer, songwriter, and musician D'Angelo, who passed away this week at age 51 (15:53). After that, they preview the new Tame Impala LP, Deadbeat (33:36), and do a "yay or nay" on No Doubt (47:14).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the new album from The Besnard Lakes and Steven talks up emerging Chicago band Glass-Beagle (52:45).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 261 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin by discussing Ian's weekend plans to attend an emo festival in Las Vegas, and the awkwardness of talking about music with friends and family in real life (1:35). Then they discuss the reaction to the new Taylor Swift album, The Life Of A Showgirl, which has sparked a critical backlash and millions more record sales (6:05).After that, they touch base on the Fantasy Albums Draft, including Steven's most questionable pick, and then do a "yay or nay" on country bad boy Zach Bryan (34:47). In the mailbag, they discuss the state of live music on college campuses (37:25), and delve into the sexual appeal of former Fuel singer Brett Scallions.In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the new album by blog-rock legends Antlers and Steven heralds the comeback of multi-hyphenate indie-pop star Jay Som (48:45).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 260 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin with an extended Cinema-cast about one of the biggest movies of the year, One Battle After Another (1:23), as well as an anticipated release coming later this month, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (10:56). Then they do their fantasy draft for the year's Q4, and propose a rule change to the draft (29:07). Also, did Steven make a huge mistake? We'll see!After that, they use a new Richard Ashcroft album as an excuse to talk about a band they both love, The Verve, and where they land in the hierarchy of '90s Britpop (45:41). Finally, they do a "yay or nay" on My Morning Jacket's classic album Z, upon its 20th anniversary (56:42).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the Philly band Nyxy Nyx and Steven talks about Minneapolis rocker Will Olsen (59:54).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 259 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin with a quick Cinema-cast about the new Paul Thomas Anderson film, One Battle After Another, and how PTA is more like a great band than a great director (1:05). From there, they talk about the new Cate Le Bon record, Michaelangelo Dying, which is doing big numbers for Ian's fantasy team (12:08). Then they pay tribute to Foxing, the great indie-emo band who announced their hiatus this week (20:32).After that, they discuss Getting Killed, the brilliant new LP from Geese (30:49). Then they do a "yay or nay" segment on whether Frank Ocean will ever put out another album (45:14). In the mailbag, they discuss the protest singer Jesse Welles (49:08).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the shoegaze band Total Wine and Steven talks about the British singer-songwriter Joanne Robertson (57:20).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 258 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin by touching on the recent Jimmy Kimmel news, and whether the indie-rock podcast space is also in danger from federal interference (2:04). They then pivot to a quick Sportscast about the early dominance of Steven and Ian's favorite teams, the Packers and the Eagles (4:13).After that, they usher in the first-ever Feudcast to cover the hilarious almost-fight between two bro-country dudes, Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock (9:57). Then they discuss the newly announced lineup for Coachella 2026 (21:28), and do a "yay or nay" on music festivals (31:28). Finally, they talk about Bleeds, the great new album from Wednesday (34:54).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the latest from electronic artist James K and Steven goes with pop-rock singer-songwriter Brian Dunne (50:39).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 257 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin with a quick conversation about living in a time of political violence and horrific videos popping up freely on social media feeds (0:00). From there, they do a hard pivot to a conversation about the recent MTV Video Music Awards (which continue to exist for some reason) and the rapid ascent of the pop-rock singer Sombr, whose recent LP I Barely Know Her dropped last month (5:45).After that, they do a "yay or nay" segment on freak folk (26:13). They also find time to finally dip into the mailbag, where they answer emails about the best "day" bands (32:02) and whether it's okay to wear a band T-shirt to that band's concert (39:33).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about emo band Algernon Cadwallader and Steven goes for the Michigan rock outfit Liquid Mike (45:30).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 256 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin with a cute story about Michael Stipe logging into Bluesky and clarifying commonly misstated lyrics for R.E.M.'s "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," the latest stop on the band's world-class old-guy retirement (1:43). They also talk about news that Radiohead is going back on the road for the first time in seven years (8:13).Steven also does a quick Sportscast on the Packers acquiring Micah Parsons, and what this means for the team's Super Bowl chances (13:16). From there, they do an update on the Fantasy Albums Draft, which looks very close (18:33). Then they review the new Big Thief album, and discuss where one of the most acclaimed indie bands of recent years stands now (26:15). After that, they do a "yay or nay" segment on Slipknot (43:36).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about post-hardcore band La Dispute and Steven goes for '90s-style country singer Zach Top (47:43).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 254 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian begin with a quick Swift-cast about the pop singer's recent engagement (1:06), and then segue to a Sportscast segment about the potential dominance of the Philadelphia Eagles and the weird ineptitude of the Dallas Cowboys (5:07). After that, they discuss the recent album by Deftones, private music, and the group's current "critic's darling" status (12:38). Speaking of critics, the guys talk about a recent "state of music criticism" thinkpiece about whether music critics now are too nice (26:02). Then they do a "yay or nay" segment on Beach House (47:15).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the new album by emo band Hot Mulligan and Steven talks up the indie-R&B project Nourished By Time (52:14)New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 253 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven and Ian open with a quick Sportscast about the new Dallas Cowboys documentary on Netflix, which Steven loves (1:05). They also discuss a viral tweet about the supposed best rock songs of the last 25 years, which includes a lot of "not best" songs (8:09). Then they check in on the Fantasy Album Draft, discussing new releases by Water From Your Eyes, Nourished By Time, and Wolf Alice (17:48). After that, they review the new Mac DeMarco album, Guitar, his first "vocal" release in six years (29:39). After that, they do a "yay or nay" on Belle And Sebastian (42:59).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the new Pool Kids record and Steven goes for Greg Freeman (48:31).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 252 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.