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Brother Brother Brother
Brother Brother Brother is what happens when three brothers born in three different decades come together over a shared obsession with music. It's an in-depth conversation between Wyndham Lewis, Jeremy Sartori, and Christian Lewis, born in the late 60's, 70's, and 80's, that's been a lifetime in the making. Reporting in from LA, Boston, and Brooklyn, the Brothers now open the conversation to you, and in the process likely prove Craig Finn's assertion that "everyone's a critic and most people are DJs." Learn more at http://www.brotherpod.com and check out our custom episode playlists at https://open.spotify.com/user/thebrotherpod. And see what the Boston Globe had to say about our show at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/01/26/three-far-flung-brothers-one-obsession/6fWwvqSnmrRt94yGGALQqM/story.html
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian re-emerge after a long hiatus of record deep diving to give their picks for the best albums of 2024. The brothers discuss the year in music and culture, including some of their favorite live acts of the year, before plunging into their meticulously-crafted and questionably-calculated Top 21 Albums list.
Our albums of the year include (in alphabetical order):
Bill Ryder-Jones, Iechyd Da
Charli XCX, Brat
Cindy Lee, Diamond Jubilee
Dehd, Poetry
Doechii, Alligator Bites That Never Heal
Father John Misty, Mahashmashama
Fontaines D.C., Romance
Friko, Where we’ve been, where we go from here
Gustaf, Package Pt. 2
Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Past Is Still Alive
Jessica Pratt, Here in the Pitch
Kendrick Lamar, GNX
Mannequin Pussy, I Got Heaven
MJ Lenderman, Manning Fireworks
Rosali, Bite Down
This Is Lorelei, Box for Buddy, Box for Star
Tyler, the Creator, Chromakopia
Vampire Weekend, Only God Was Above Us
Waxahatchee, Tiger’s Blood
Wild Pink, Dulling the Horns
Let us know what we missed on X @thebrotherpod and stay tuned for more episodes in 2025!
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to (and watching) lately. The brothers break down the latest albums from Waxahatchee, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Friko, before jumping in the time machine to talk Linda Ronstadt. Closing it out, a discussion of the Oscar film favorites and the unsettling brilliance of Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian break down their annual top 20 albums of the year—and the advanced mathematics that determines them. In a conversation that spans hip-hop, country, experimental rock, and just about everything else, the brothers discuss the best music of a fantastic year of music.
Albums referenced (alphabetically for spoiler-free listening)
Being Dead, When Horses Would Run
boygenius, the record
Bully, Days Move Slow
DAIISTAR, Good Star
dazy, OTHERBODY
Geese, 3D Country
Jessie Ware, That! Feels Good!
Jess Williamson, Time Ain’t Accidental
JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown, SCARIN’ THE HOES
Melenas, Ahora
Mitski, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
Nation of Language, Strange Disciple
noname, Sundial
Parannoul, After the Magic
Roisin Murphy & DJ Koze, Hit Parade
Slow Pulp, Yard
The Tubs, Dead Meat
Yaeji, With A Hammer
Yo La Tengo, This Stupid World
Yves Tumor, Praise a Lord That Chews But Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down for an extended movies and TV version of their “What Are You Listening To?” segment. The brothers discuss some of their favorite movies of the year including The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, May December, and Air, before breaking down the state of TV in 2023 with The Bear, The Gold, Fargo, Murder in Boston, The Crown, and more.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to review Ed Stasium’s long-anticipated remaster of the seminal Replacement’s album Tim. The brothers break down the legacy of the original recording, and why the overproduced sound always seemed to hold it back. Then, first (or twelfth) take on the new Stasium mix and why fans may never go back to the original.
Listen to Tim: Let It Bleed Edition on Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
In this week’s episode, the duo Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the band Wham! The brothers discuss the new uplifting documentary about the band, Wham!, before breaking down the origins of the group, the mixed reactions to their music from serious music fans, and how the duo launched the meteoric rise of George Michael.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for a cross-media discussion of the latest live shows, TV shows, and audio shows (aka podcasts) they’ve been enjoying. Wyndham discusses his visit to the Re:SET Concert Series featuring boygenius, LCD Soundsystem, Steve Lacey, and an array of artist-selected supporting acts, before breaking down a concert from fan-favorite Wednesday at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA. Then the brothers break down the latest season of The Bear, including an analysis of the show’s authenticity when it comes to Chicago dialect, music, and food. Finally, a discussion on the latest music podcast obsession, Life of the Record, which gives first-person accounts of albums from artists like Violent Femmes, Pixies, and more.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian reconvene to discuss the latest music they’ve been loving over the past few months. The brothers break down the latest from Asheville supergroup Wednesday, the hard-to-pin-down Yves Tumor, Richmond prodigy Dazy, UK darlings Young Fathers, the new disco-funk queen Jessie Ware, and new favorite Dust Star.
Let us know what you’ve been enjoying @thebrotherpod on Twitter and check out our favorite new albums on Spotify through the links below.
Wednesday, RAT SAW GOD
Yves Tumor, Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
Dazy, OTHERBODY
Young Fathers, Heavy Heavy
Jessie Ware, That! Feels Good!
Dust Star, Open Up That Heart
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian discuss the seminal De La Soul album 3 Feet High and Rising as the group’s catalogue finally becomes available for streaming. Listening to the album for the very first time, Christian gives his initial review of the classic hip-hop record as the brothers break down the history of sampling, the lawsuit that shuttered the music for decades, and how the album can be appreciated across generations.
You can now (finally) listen to 3 Feet High and Rising on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/34LxHI9x14qXUOS8AWRrYD?si=PcoaYX82Q1ymNEjAr2Ijew
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with Kevin Alexander, Joe Keohane, and Alessandra Lusardi (aka S.E. Boyd) to discuss their hit debut novel The Lemon. The writing and editing trio discuss their collaborative process in writing the novel, the inspiration behind some of the key characters and themes, and the future of their band-like collective.
THE LEMON was a New York Times book review Editor’s Choice and you can read their review here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/29/books/review/the-lemon-s-e-boyd.html
It was also named a Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2022 by Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, AARP the Magazine, The AV Club, Parade, Eater, The New York Post, LitHub, Publishers Lunch, and many more (including Brother Brother Brother).
What others have said about The Lemon:
“(It) skewers what they refer to as the ‘Celebrity-Death Industrial Complex’ with spit-take-level humor.” – The Washington Post
“Laugh out loud sensational.” – Lee Child
“The most fun I’ve had reading a made-up story in forever and a day.” – Bob Odenkirk
The Lemon has been optioned by the producers of the HBO hit series A Mare of Easttown and S.E. Boyd is currently writing the pilot episode with their production team.
You can buy The Lemon on Kindle, Audiobook, and hardcover here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lemon-Novel-S-Boyd/dp/0593490444
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Belle & Sebastian, review their latest release Late Developers, and give an overview of their most anticipated albums of 2023. The brothers discuss the simultaneous humble and meteoric rise of the band, their personal intros to their sound, and the uniquely bookish yet charming appeal of their fanbase. Then, an overview of some recently released albums and exciting new ones on the horizon, including new work from Margo Price, Yo La Tengo, Caroline Polachek, White Reaper, Gorillaz, and more.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss their collective favorite albums (and numerous honorable mentions) of the musical redemption year that was 2022. The brothers break down stalwart favorites like Mitski, Spoon, Spiritualized, and Angel Olsen, new favorites SASAMI, Steve Lacy, and Wet Leg, and many more of the best albums we were graced with in a fantastic year of music.
Did your favorite album make our list? Do you have strong opinions/rage about our rankings? Let us have it @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to pay tribute to the late Christine McVie—Fleetwood Mac’s Queen of Hits. The brothers discuss McVie’s constant presence as a gifted songwriter, her unique ability to craft huge hits for the band, and her quiet persistence through the roller-coaster history of Fleetwood Mac. Then, Wyndham and Jeremy break down the recent Showtime documentary adaptation of Elizabeth Goodman’s book Meet Me in the Bathroom, and how the film managed to deflate the fun of the scene.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the tear of shows they’ve seen lately before diving into a serious discussion on how the pandemic has fundamentally shifted the landscape for live music. The brothers break down how shutdowns and revenue loss has changed how bands tour, how they’re booked, how tickets are sold, and the evolving landscape of venues—before shifting to the positive to talk about the new world of music-first venue design.
Has your live music experience changed post-pandemic? Or are you still diving head-first into the pit like nothing happened? Either way, let’s talk @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy reunite after a brief summer vacation to discuss the latest releases in the banger year of music that has been 2022. Then, another edition of Brother Brother Brother Book Club as the two discuss the new Bob Spitz book Led Zeppelin: The Biography.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’ve been loving and the mid-year contenders for the coveted “album of the year”. The brothers break down new favorites from Horsegirl, Let’s Eat Grandma, Saba, and The Smile, plus strong new records from Angel Olsen and Kevin Morby.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter and check out our custom WAYLTXV playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy return after a brief summer vacation to brush the dust off The Lemonheads’ 1992 album It’s A Shame About Ray. The brothers discuss the murderer’s row of outstanding albums that were released in ‘92 before diving deep on the surprise resurgence of The Lemonheads, the mystique and talent of Evan Dando, and their personal connection to this brief but delightful album for its 30th anniversary.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to (and loving) for the past few months. In a discussion that spans new releases from old favorites and some emerging talents, the brothers touch on the latest albums from Sharon Van Etten, Arcade Fire, Spiritualized, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Pusha T, and Wet Leg.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to and what we should check out @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy return to the record shelf to revisit Wilco’s third album, Summerteeth. The brothers discuss the origins of the band, the psychedelic pop sound of the album (and what contributed to it), and the tour that led to the greatest live show that Jeremy has ever seen.
Let us know what’s on your record shelf (and why it belongs there) @thebrotherpod on Twitter. We may discuss it in a future episode.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy do a deep dive on an old favorite album—Under the Big Black Sun by X. As the first selection by Wyndham in the new The Record Shelf series, the brothers discuss the musical and cultural landscape of the year Under the Big Black Sun was released, including the 70s hangover, the rise of Reaganism, and the songs playing on the radio and pop charts. Then, they dive deep into the album, discussing the history of X and their personal histories with the band.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss all the things they’ve been loving lately. First, a return to the movies to discuss the breakthrough Oscar contender from Joachim Trier—The Worst Person in the World. Then, the brothers discuss the latest record from Hurray for the Riff Raff Life on Earth, and how it could be an early contender for album of the year. Finally, Wyndham and Jeremy break down some couch viewing with a discussion on the Kanye West documentary trio Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy and a nostalgic deep dive on the iconic hip-hop series The Box with Nas’s documentary You’re Watching Video Music Box.
After five years of casually bringing them up in conversation, the Brother Brother Brother podcast has somehow never dedicated a full episode to Spoon—the rock darlings from Austin, Texas. That ends today, as Wyndham and Jeremy break down the three acts of the band’s history, Jeremy’s discovery of them in late 90s Austin, and how the band helped define and take advantage of the mp3 era. Then, the brothers undertake the impossible task of ranking every Spoon album to date.
Keep your ears out for Spoon’s next album Lucifer on the Sofa, scheduled to release February 11, 2022. And let us know your favorite song, album, or live show from Brother Brother Brother’s unofficial favorite band @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’re looking forward to in 2022. The brothers discuss new releases from old favorites like Spoon, Mitski, and Superchunk; two exciting hip-hop albums from Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown; and a few up-and-comers destined to become instant classics in the new year.
Let us know which album you’re looking forward to most in 2022 @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In the final episode of the year, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss their collective Top 21 Albums of 2021. The brothers break down the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing year of music, their individual favorite finds, and talk about a few albums they’re looking forward to in 2022.
Let us know your favorite albums of the year @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to talk about the biggest music doc in years—Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back. The brothers break down the origins and history of the footage, the mythos of Yoko and the band’s breakup, the thrill and monotony of the creative process, and how the culture and history of post-war Britain were forever changed by the four lads from Liverpool.
Let us know your thoughts on the doc @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And sing along from your own rooftop to our custom The Beatles: Get Back playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, with Christian safely out of earshot, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss R.E.M.—including their entry points to the band, the group’s place in the college alt rock explosion of the ‘80s, and their many evolutions and permutations. Then, the brothers get into Pitchfork Magazine’s recent rescored reviews, issuing their personal criticism of criticism which begs the ultimate question—was this really necessary?
Let us know your thoughts on R.E.M. or just vent to us about Pitchfork @thebrotherpod on Twitter. We’re here for all of it.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get together to discuss the new Todd Haynes Apple TV+ documentary The Velvet Underground. The brothers break down the unique style, tone, and storytelling of the documentary, the dynamic between John Cale and Lou Reed, and what made these art rockers so damn great—and so important to the history of rock music.
Let us know what you thought of the documentary @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And check out the songs of Lou Reed, John Cale, and the Velvet Underground on our custom Episode 190 playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy once again pit two classic albums against each other in a track-by-track showdown—Husker Du’s New Day Rising vs. Flip Your Wig. The brothers discuss the sheer talent of the band, their impeccable string of success in a single year, and their personal history with each of these classic albums.
If you need more Husker Du in your ear holes, check out the Minneapolis Public Radio podcast Do You Remember? A Podcast About Husker Du—as mentioned in the episode.
And let us know your favorite tracks from the albums @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian return for their quasi-quarterly breakdown of the music they’ve been listening to and loving: What Are You Listening To? Volume 13. The brothers breeze through a few forgettable releases before getting to the good stuff—the latest from Low, Turnstile, Tyler, the Creator, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Lord Huron.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to lately @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And take a spin through some of our recent favorites on our custom WAYLT XIII playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for another track-by-track showdown between two classic albums by a perennial podcast favorite—Let it Be and Tim by The Replacements. The brothers discuss the masterful mix of humor and heart that defines these albums, their slightly anarchic construction, and how the band’s “fuck you” attitude led to fucking greatness.
Want to listen along with us? We’ve compiled a track-by-track breakdown on our custom Let It Be vs. Tim playlist on Spotify. And let us know your favorite tracks from these two masterpieces @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for a track-by-track showdown between two classic Radiohead albums—The Bends and OK Computer. As the guitar rock darling and cerebral masterpiece exchange blows, the brothers discuss the band’s evolution, the music videos that shaped their off-kilter vision, and the lasting impact of these 24 landmark songs.
Want to listen along with us? We’ve compiled a track-by-track breakdown on our custom The Bends vs. OK Computer playlist on Spotify. And let us know your favorite tracks from these two seminal albums @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the new Questlove-directed Hulu documentary Summer of Soul, which chronicles the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. The brothers break down the cultural politics of the era, the questionable legacy of Woodstock, and the individual performers that make up this outstanding music doc, including Sly and the Family Stone, The 5th Dimension, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and more.
Let us know what you thought of the doc on Twitter @thebrotherpod and listen to some of our favorite music from the Harlem Cultural Festival with our custom Summer of Soul playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with esteemed journalist Joe Keohane to discuss his first book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. The two discuss the pandemic’s effect on our social skills and the advance of digital creep, the rewards of talking to people outside your circle, the inherent danger of “stranger danger,” and how social customs translate across countries and cultures.
Joe Keohane’s book The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World comes out on July 13, but you can pre-order it from Penguin Random House or wherever books are sold.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the Apple TV+ documentary series 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. The brothers cover the music that marked the death of the 1960s, the culmination of the anti-war movement, and a darker age of political songwriting in the age of Nixon—in a discussion that includes Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Sly Stone, the end of the Beatles, Alice Cooper, Kraftwerk, T. Rex, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Bill Withers, Led Zeppelin, Funkadelic, and the first major benefit concert.
Let us know what you think of the documentary @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you’d rather just listen to the music, we’ve curated a BBB Goes to 1971 playlist just for you on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian discuss the albums worth listening to from the past few months. In a conversation that canonizes the phrase “there’s something rocking in the state of Denmark,” the brothers break down the latest releases from Danish rockers Iceage and Communions, then shuffle into the ‘70s to share their thoughts on the latest albums from St. Vincent and Art d’Ecco.
Let us know what you’ve been spinning @thebrotherpod on Twitter and take a listen to our custom WAYLTXII playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to remember three legendary musicians who recently passed—rock composer Jim Steinman, hip-hop icon Shock G, and Scottish pop star Les McKeown of Bay City Rollers. The brothers discuss each of the artists’ legacies and the impact they had on culture, the groups they inspired, and the joy they brought to listeners across the world.
Do an honorary Humpty Dance with us as you spin our custom Jim Steinman, Shock G, and Les McKeown tribute playlist on Spotify and share your memories of these talented souls with us @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
Three years ago, Wyndham sat down to interview the creator of a podcast who had achieved overnight success. Jake Brennan had only published three episodes of Disgraceland and had already rocketed to the top of Apple’s Most Popular charts. Since then, Brennan has produced seven seasons of his hit show, written a book, and is about to launch the spinoff series Badlands on May 5. Oh, and he’s currently nominated for a Webby (cast your vote below). Disgraceland has evolved into a goliath series in which Brennan tells true stories that expertly blend the worlds of true crime and pop music. Today, we’re revisiting our interview with Jake from April 19, 2018. Take a listen to podcasting history, vote for Disgraceland to win a Webby, and get lost in stories of music and murder.
Vote for Disgraceland to win a Webby:
https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/music
Follow Disgraceland on Amazon Music and learn more about the show here:
https://www.disgracelandpod.com/
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Can’t Get You Out of My Head, the eight-part BBC documentary by Adam Curtis. The brothers break down the “emotional history” and its almost indefinable use of music and imagery to create a compelling narrative of world history, power, empires, conspiracy theories, revolution, identity, and just about everything else under the sun.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the makeshift awards season of 2021, including the Grammys, Golden Globes, and Oscars. The brothers break down the Grammys desperate attempts to stay relevant, the award shows’ fumbling through the pandemic era, and the music, films, and performers that should have been recognized as the best of the oddball year of 2020.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy light up some joints for a Brother Brother Brother Book Club review of Melissa Maerz’s Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused. The brothers discuss the story behind the classic film as told by the people who lived it, the antiestablishment DNA of director Richard Linklater, and the importance of the movie’s soundtrack in its legacy.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy don their robot helmets to discuss the career and surprise retirement of the French electronic duo: Daft Punk. The brothers discuss early songs popping up in warehouse party DJ sets of the 90s, their rise to semi-stardom, and the ‘06 Coachella set that launched them from indie darlings to the stars—and changed music forever.
Whether you were one of the few thousand people at the legendary Coachella concert or one of the few million who claim to be, share your favorite memories of the band with us @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And take one more spin around the world with our custom RIP Daft Punk playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss The Strokes. The brothers break down the band’s rise from the “rock is dead” ashes in the age of electronica, the impossible hype leading up to the release of their first album, and their role in the rebirth of rock and roll cool in New York City.
If you want to listen along and revisit the era with us, take a spin through our custom Spotify playlist—featuring the best songs by The Strokes and their ever-cool, leather-clad contemporaries of the early 2000s New York scene.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the albums they’re looking forward to most in 2021. The brothers debate whether music venues will open in the new year, what shows and social interactions will be like, and who is primed for great (and not-so-great) albums this year.
Need a refresher on the artists releasing music this year? Check out our custom “Looking Forward to 2021” playlist on Spotify. And let us know which artist you’re most looking forward to see live in 2021 @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the Bee Gees and their depiction in the new HBO documentary How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. It took Wyndham almost 200 episodes to convince the brothers to do a Bee Gees episode and they finally get into it. The brothers discuss their multi-generational entry points to the band, the band’s psychedelic and familial roots, and break down what the documentary got right (and what it missed).
Let us know what you thought of the doc @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you’ve got a Saturday Night Fever and the only prescription is more Bee Gees, check out our custom Bee Gees playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian share their collective top 21 albums of 2020. They discuss the podcast’s complicated (and slightly rigged) ranking system, how their listening habits have changed in a year without concerts, and the trend of double-albums and dual-releases this year.
Let us know your favorite albums of the year on Twitter @thebrotherpod and if you’re still catching up, take a spin through our custom Best Music of 2020 playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham connects with Dave Wedge, co-author of the The Last Days of John Lennon—a true crime account of the days leading up to Lennon’s assassination by Mark David Chapman. Wedge discusses the collaboration with James Patterson and Casey Sherman to tell this story and explores Lennon’s humanity and vulnerability that was just beginning to emerge from the veneer of his fame.
Dave Wedge is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and award-winning former reporter for the Boston Herald. His other books include Boston Strong: A City’s Triumph Over Tragedy and Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss, both co-authored by his writing partner Casey Sherman.
In addition to his storied career at the Herald, Wedge has written for VICE, Noisey, Esquire, Newsweek, and Revolver and has interviewed music legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister, Notorious B.I.G., Johnny Rotten, and the final American interview of GWAR frontman Dave Brockie AKA Oderus Urungus. Catch a few stories from those interviews in this episode.
The Last Days of John Lennon is currently on the New York Times bestseller list and can be found wherever books are sold, including Amazon and Audible.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for their final edition of “What Are You Listening To?” of 2020. The brothers make some early predictions for their personal album-of-the-year lists while breaking down some of their favorite recent albums—including some all-female punk from Barcelona, desert blues from Timbuktu, and one weird but wonderful indie rocker from Oklahoma.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to in these final months of 2020 @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you’re still putting together your own list of favorites, take a listen to some of ours with our custom WAYLT: XI playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian interview indie rocker Will Marsh, the founder, singer, and songwriter for Gold Connections about his upcoming EP Ammunition available on 11/16 via AWAL on digital and cassette. They sit down to discuss the inspiration behind the music, the intellectual-slacker music scene of Charlottesville, and even dig into the intricacies of the British pottery industry.
Pre-order the Ammunition cassette and get Gold Connections merch on Bandcamp:
https://gold-connections.bandcamp.com/album/ammunition
Watch the video for the new Gold Connections single “Ammunition”:
https://smarturl.it/GCAmmunitionEP
Follow Gold Connections on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldConnectionz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gold_connections/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldConnections
Web: www.goldconnectionsmusic.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/goldconnections
And listen to our first two interviews with Will Marsh here:
Artist Spotlight: Gold Connections
Episode 98: Gold Connections Returns
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy talk David Byrne and compare his two seminal concert films: 2020’s American Utopia and 1984’s Stop Making Sense about Talking Heads. They discuss their discovery of Talking Heads, how David Byrne has managed to stay not only relevant but iconic throughout his career, and break down how each film manages to capture the energy and excitement of Byrne’s performances—even for concert film skeptics like Jeremy. And of course, the famous suit.
If you’re a fan of the films or just want to revisit some great David Byrne hits, take a spin through our “Stop Making Sense vs. American Utopia” playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to pay tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen. They discuss the life of one of the world’s greatest guitarists and his band’s evolution from a scrappy act in the early 70s through the “official Van Halen run,” answering questions such as “Why was Van Halen perfect for MTV?” and “Why are they the official soundtrack for drinking underage on a ski bus?”
Crack one open with us as we remember the greatness of Eddie Van Halen and take a spin through our official “Van Fucking Halen” playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss musicians and band members who tied the knot. They break down the couples who pull off successful marriages and relationships, the messy breakups, and try to decide whether marrying your bandmate has a positive or negative effect on a band’s success.
If you’re in the mood for love or just want to renew your matrimonial vows to the Brother Brother Brother podcast, you can set the mood with our custom Musical Marriages playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss The Killers. The brothers walk through the band’s origins as Mormons in Las Vegas, try to figure out why it was cool not to like them, then break down their latest album Imploding the Mirage.
If you were quarantining throughout the 2000s and somehow missed The Killers, we’ve compiled a custom Killers Starter Kit playlist for you Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss their favorite albums of 2020 so far. They discuss how quarantine has mellowed their listening habits and how they’re adapting to the lack of live shows in 2020 before diving into their Top 5 lists.
Let us know your favorite albums of the year @thebrotherpod on Twitter and take a spin through some of our favorites on our custom Best of 2020 (So Far) playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy the phenomenon of Live Aid on the 35th anniversary of the monumental trans-Atlantic concert. They discuss the origins of the show, the best and most forgettable acts, and how the concert represented a changing of the guard from the 70s to the 80s.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy celebrate America’s birthday with a discussion of Canadian music history. The brothers get into some of Canada’s classic rock heroes, the female singer-songwriter explosion of the 90s created by Alanis Morisette, the wave of great indie rock in the 2000s, and why Canada does a better job at supporting its artists and each other.
Take a spin through the sounds of the Great White North with our custom “O Canada” playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the best music documentaries of all time. They break down what makes a good or bad rock doc, list their top five favorites, and discuss the best music documentaries that haven’t been made yet.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss what they’ve been listening to over the past few months. In a conversation that spans hip-hop, pop, soul, country, punk, and even a surprising tint of nu metal, the brothers share their recent favorites and early front-runners for album of the year.
Take a spin through some of Wyndham and Jeremy’s favorite tracks of the year (so far) on our custom What Are You Listening To X Spotify playlist.
After almost four years, Brother Brother Brother finally sits down to talk about one of the greatest bands that ever was: The Beatles. On the 50th anniversary of the band’s breakup, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss their constant reinvention and pursuit of perfection, whether the group has any real peers, and the story behind the breakup. Then, they each share their top 5 Beatles albums (at least for right now).
If you’re part of the tiny minority that listens to this podcast and isn’t familiar with The Beatles, take a listen through our BBB-Beatles custom playlist on Spotify—a collection of some of their best songs throughout their seven-year reign.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Radiohead’s The Bends as the band’s breakout album turns 25. They discuss Radiohead’s surprise sophomore surge after Pablo Honey, its masterful production and Pixies influences, and how The Bends laid the blueprint for Radiohead masterpieces to come.
Let us know your Radiohead album rankings @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you somehow missed this band along the way, you can listen to our Radiohead Starter Kit on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to create the perfect plaguelist. They discuss pestilence, plague, isolation, and why those themes lend themselves to a pretty rockin’ (and surprisingly uplifting) collection of songs. They also touch on how the pandemic has affected the music industry and their own musical routines.
Take a listen to our creation: The Plaguelist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy take a break from binge-watching Tiger King to talk about the new (and old) albums they’ve been listening to while sheltering in place. They discuss the latest from Waxahatchee, U.S. Girls, and more recent favorites as well as revisiting some classics.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter and take a spin through our custom WAYLTIX playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy keep their social distance to record an episode about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the recording industry, live venues, and the future of music itself. Then, with all this extra time on their hands, the brothers share some recommendations from what they’ve been watching, reading, and listening to while self-quarantining.
If you’re as starved for content as the rest of the world or just want a distraction from the firestorm of the daily news, check out our custom 907,642 Top 10 Songs of All Time playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush and the music of Australia and New Zealand. The brothers discuss the Aussie explosion of the 80s, the powerhouse Melbourne indie rock scene of today, and listen to a few gems from down under.
After you’re done listening through Tame Impala’s latest, let us know your thoughts on Twitter @thebrotherpod and take a spin through our custom Sounds from Down Under playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the history and legacy of AC/DC on the 40th anniversary of Bon Scott’s death. They dive through the history and multiple permutations of the group, the band’s greatest albums, and the insanity of their live shows.
Plus, Wyndham and Jeremy play a little game matching the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to the #1 hits from their birth years, while also nominating the tunes the candidates should be using as their campaign songs.
If you’re a weathered AC/DC fan or somehow missed them along the way, check out our custom BBB Talks AC/DC playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the 2020 Grammy Awards. They break down the award show’s perpetual quest for relevance, the trainwreck of this year’s Aerosmith and RUN DMC reunion performance, and question whether anyone can (or should) save the Grammys.
Take a listen through the (Grammy picks for) the best music of the year on our custom Grammy 2020 Recap playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy break down the Academy Award nominations, discussing who will win vs. who should win. They also discuss film scores, the recent trend of hiring rock and electronic musicians to score films, and predict who will become our next great score composers.
If you haven’t yet, take a spin through our ongoing 972,463 Top 10 Songs of All Time playlist on Spotify.
In the 151st episode of Brother Brother Brother, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the best albums of the year. The brothers rank their top albums from the past year and discuss the ones that really stood out for them.
Get nostalgic for the decade with us and take a listen to our BBBestof2019 playlist on Spotify and let us know your favorites @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In the 150th episode of Brother Brother Brother, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the best albums of the past decade. It was the decade of the brothers’ respective 20s, 30s, and 40s, the decade they started a podcast, and a pretty great decade of music. The brothers rank their top albums from the past ten years and look forward to the next ten years (and 150 episodes) to come.
Get nostalgic for the decade with us and take a listen to our BBBestof2010 playlist on Spotify and let us know your favorites @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy celebrate their birthdays by seeing a show. The brothers reflect on how the experience has changed in their 40s and 50s, what never changes, and the importance of finding a good bathroom outside the venue. You can wish Wyndham and Jeremy a (belated) happy birthday on Twitter @thebrotherpod.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down for the latest installment of “What Are You Listening To?” The brothers share their favorites from the recent explosion of great music, including Brittany Howard’s solo debut, the second Big Thief album of the year, and new hits from old favorites like Danny Brown, The New Pornographers, White Reaper, and Wilco.
Take a spin through some of the songs we’ve had on rotation by following our custom WAYLTVIII playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy discuss Ken Burns’s latest music documentary series: Country Music. The brothers walk through the long history of the genre and Burns’s masterful depiction of it, from the first family of country the Carters, to the troubled life of Hank Williams, the birth of Tennessee, the outlaw 60s, and today.
If you’re a fan of country music, the documentary, or just want a decade-spanning overview of the genre, check out our custom Country Music playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with renowned artist Chuck Webster. Chuck discusses how his work came to become part of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art permanent collection, how Guided By Voices and HBO’s The Wire inspired some of his recent pieces, and being a music completist in the age of Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy look back on the career and legacy of the late Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars. The brothers discuss the band’s outstanding debut album, their mastery in the recording studio, and their role in the beginnings of New Wave.
To honor Ocasek and spread the Cars love, we’ve compiled a custom Cars playlist on Spotify for you to enjoy.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the latest album from Lana Del Rey Norman Fucking Rockwell and the art of creating a persona. We discuss some of the best (and worst) personas of rock and pop music, the craft of creating a character that lives beyond the identity of the artist, and why Gwar rules.
Check out some of our favorite persona acts on our custom “Persona as Star” Spotify playlist.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with acclaimed “Bayou soul” singer-songwriter Marc Broussard. Marc tells the stories of how he became the musician he is today, from his humble origins as a local musician to a touring musician with four kids at home, to his longstanding history of philanthropic work, and how going independent changed his career.
Take a listen to some of Marc’s music on our custom Spotify playlist and if you like what you hear, check out his upcoming tour dates and pay him a visit.
In this week’s episode, Daniel Bukszpan returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music. Wyndham and Daniel break down the mythology of the historic music festival, discussing what actually happened, what became lore, and the stories that are crazy enough to actually be true.
Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music is available for purchase wherever books are sold, and to get a taste of the festival for its 50th anniversary, take a listen to our custom Woodstock ‘69 playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss their favorite albums of the year (so far). With half the year behind us, we take a look at the early frontrunners for the coveted album of the year, from a mix of punk, garage rock, hip-hop, soul, and an album that may or may not be acid jazz.
Take a listen through some of our favorites on our curated Best of 2019 (so far) Spotify playlist.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with world-renowned Icelandic artist and composer Ragnar Kjartansson to discuss his latest work “Death Is Elsewhere,” which opened at the New York Met earlier this month. “Death Is Elsewhere” is Kjartansson’s latest in a series of works in which music is played in a continuous loop and set to film and visual art in an immersive space. The piece features music from Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, and Gyoa and Kristin Anna Valtysdottir, of the Icelandic band mum, and has been met with rave reviews from the New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Pitchfork, and other publications. Wyndham and Ragnar discuss the inspiration behind the piece, the vision that drives the work, and the pressure of releasing an artist’s wild ideas in the halls of the Met.
We’ve curated a selection of reviews of “Death Is Elsewhere” for you to enjoy on the Brother Brother Brother app, available on iTunes and Google Play. Special thanks to Jennifer Farrell of the Met for coordinating this special interview.
“Death is Elsewhere” was a project undertaken by Jennifer Farrell (Department of Drawings and Prints) and Pari Stave (Modern and Contemporary Department) of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, under the direction of museum director Max Hollein and the Leonard A. Lauder Director Chairman of Modern and Contemporary Art, Sheena Wagstaff.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss Native Tongues, the early 80s pioneering hip-hop collective that included The Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, and De La Soul. We discuss the origins of the group, the bizarre samplings that became hip-hop fundamentals, and the artists carrying on the Native Tongues legacy.
Get a taste of the collective by listening to our custom Native Tongues playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss Electric Light Orchestra. The brothers debate whether they’re a true “greatest hits band,” pull out some forgotten gems, and determine whether or not they’re a Beatles ripoff (and whether or not it matters if they are).
Get front row seats to the orchestra on our custom ELO playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian discuss the relic of greatest hits album. We discuss the state of greatest hits in the playlist era, the instances in which a greatest hits album makes sense, and when it’s just a lazy cash grab.
Check out the Brother Brother Brother version of a greatest hits album by listening to our ongoing 472,641 greatest songs of all time playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian share what they’ve been listening to. Decompressing from the agony of the Worst Song Ever tournament, the brothers transition to music they actually enjoy, from Weyes Blood to Big Thief, and a full review of the latest album from Vampire Weekend.
Take a listen to some of our selected favorites from the past few months on our custom WAYLT playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the phenomenal audiobook Beastie Boys Book, its star-studded cast of narrators, and their personal histories growing up with the band.
Let us know what you thought of the audiobook @thebrotherpod on Twitter, and check out our custom Beastie Boys tribute playlist on Spotify.
The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge reaches its anticlimactic conclusion with the Championship. We’ve sifted through the over-produced, under-performed, glitzy, cheesy, dregs at the bottom of the music barrel. And today, we will crown a champion. Or whatever the opposite of a champion is.
Channel your rage through us @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playlist on Spotify.
The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge continues with the Final Four. Finally, this unholy slog-fest of trash tunes has crawled its way to four final contenders. Will your blood-boiling least-favorite song make the finals?
Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playlist on Spotify.
The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge continues with the Elite 8. If you can stomach it, join our bloody gauntlet of light rock, emotional balladry, island jams, Canadian rap, and harmonica solos.
Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playlist on Spotify.
The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge continues with the Sweet 16. We narrowed our picks to the Sweet 16 offline, to spare you the horrors of suffering through this gauntlet of shame. Now, we’re officially kicking off the tournament.
Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playlist on Spotify.
The Brother Brother Brother Bracket Challenge is back. Year 1, we crowned the greatest American band to Nirvana. Year 2, Funeral by Arcade Fire fought its way to the championship for the best album of the 21st century. This year, we’re crowning a different kind of champion. From the gutters of overplayed radio songs, Swedish techno, angsty singer-songwriters, Nu metal, and white people with dreadlocks comes… the Worst Song Ever.
Fill out your brackets at brotherpod.com and let us know what songs fill you with rage @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you dare, check out our official tournament playlist on Spotify.
This is a public service announcement. Throughout the month of April, Brother Brother Brother will be hosting a special series in the spirit of everyone’s favorite college basketball tournament. Yes, that tournament typically takes place in March. And yes, we are very bad at math. Listen to this week’s short PSA episode to learn more about the upcoming competition.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the history and legacy of Dead Kennedys, the legendary punk band from San Francisco.
Let us know your favorite DK songs @thebrotherpod on Twitter and check out our custom Dead Kennedys starter kit playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss Finding Neverland, the recent HBO documentary on the problematic legacy of Michael Jackson. The two discuss their entry points to the iconic pop figure: Wyndham witnessing the entirety of his career from the origins as a child star in the Jackson 5, and Christian growing up in the midst of his tainted legacy.
Let us know your thoughts on the documentary and the episode @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian break down the 2019 Oscars. We discuss the bloat of the ceremony, the best presenters, the controversy of Green Book, and whether or not the ceremony is better without a host.
Let us know your favorite films of the year @thebrotherpod on Twitter.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss their favorite albums and artists of the year so far, including Deerhunter, Sharon Van Etten, Ariana Grande, and Antarctigo Vespucci.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter and listen to this week’s pics on our custom WAYLT6 playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to rehash the 2019 Grammys, breaking down the biggest surprises, best live performances, and the award show’s continued quest for relevance. Were the Grammys actually entertaining this year?
Let us know what the Grammys got right (and wrong) this year @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And celebrate the best of the ceremony with our custom Grammys playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian get excited for the Super Bowl by pitting the music scenes and history of LA against New England. With genres that span from hair metal to hardcore to hip-hop and everything in between, we’re tallying the best (and the worst) to declare an official champion.
Let us know your picks @TheBrotherPod on Twitter and check out our custom Super Bowl LIII playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the colossal failure of the Fyre Festival, as portrayed in the twin documentaries from Netflix and Hulu: Fyre and Fyre Fraud.
Download the Brotherpod app on your mobile device to get additional curated content and behind-the-scenes news about the Dumpster Fyre that never was.
To kick off the new year, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the most anticipated albums of 2019, including speculation on whether this is (finally) the year we get a new Wrens album.
Get excited with us for the upcoming year by taking a listen to our custom 2019 Spotify playlist, featuring the latest tracks from the biggest artists of 2019.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian are counting down the Top 21 Albums of 2018. Part II of our annual double-album reigns in the Top 10 albums of the year.
Let us know your favorite albums of the year on Twitter @thebrotherpod. And check out our custom Spotify playlist: The Best Songs of 2018.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian are counting down the Top 21 Albums of 2018. Part I of our annual double-album features a retrospective on the year’s best music, the breakout stars, the tried-and-true veterans, and of course, bad math.
Let us know your favorite albums of the year on Twitter @thebrotherpod. And check out our custom Spotify playlist: The Best Songs of 2018.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy pay tribute to the late Pete Shelley, the lead singer, frontman, and guitarist for the iconic 70s punk band: The Buzzcocks. Wyndham (a long time fan) schools Jeremy on Shelley’s sexuality, the origins of the band, and the legacy that Shelley leaves behind.
After the episode, take a listen to our tribute to Shelley and the Buzzcocks on our custom Spotify playlist.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the legacy of Jeff Tweedy, from Uncle Tupelo to Wilco to his mature and fantastic solo album Warm. Wyndham also gives his review of Tweedy’s recently-released memoir Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back). Whether you’re a fan of the band(s), the musician, or both, check out Tweedy’s latest album Warm on Spotify.
‘Tis the season for snow, tinsel, overpriced flights, animatronic Santa Clauses, candy cane shivs, shopping mall riots, traffic, overeating, overdrinking, and suffering the month-long onslaught of holiday songs on the radio. We can’t help you get through the season, but we can help make your holiday music choices a little bit more tolerable. In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to commiserate about the holidays and discuss the Top 13 Most Tolerable Christmas Songs.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to discuss the difference between an album and a mixtape, and where those lines blur.
After the episode, take a listen to our ongoing mixtape curated for you, The 9,642 Top 10 Songs of All Time playlist on Spotify.
Just in time for Wyndham’s 50th birthday, he’s joined by Jeremy and Christian to wax nostalgic about nostalgia itself. What is old school? What makes something classic? How much time must pass before a piece of art reaches that distinction? We discuss all that and more, plus a sneak peek at a new segment: 50-40-30.
Whether you’re a Baby Boomer, Gen X, Y, Z, or a Xennial, get nostalgic with us, and enjoy our custom Old Skool playlist on Spotify, which just so happens to be the playlist for Wyndham’s 50th birthday party.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian sit down to discuss the songs designed to get you stomping, clapping, and roaring from the front row to the nosebleeds: Stadium Anthems. We discuss the key elements of a stadium anthem, their inevitable regional appeal, and a few pump-up jams we wish would make their way to stadium speakers.
So pour yourself a beer, toss an arm around your neighbor, and enjoy our custom Stadium Anthems playlist on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down to talk the latest in music news and politics, including the latest political statements by Kanye West and Taylor Swift, new legislation paving the way for artists to collect royalties from streaming, and the advent of Soundcloud Premier.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with legendary record producer Sean Slade, the cofounder of Boston’s Fort Apache Studios. Slade discusses his storied career, from his origins in the band Sex Execs, to the rapid growth of Fort Apache, to the production and mixing of albums from Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., Hole, and more.
To get a taste of the great music that makes up Sean Slade’s legacy, check out our custom Sean Slade playlist on Spotify. And download the Brother Pod app on your mobile device for exclusive articles, music, and videos on the Boston scene that Sean Slade helped create.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian return to discuss what’s been blasting from their earbuds over the past few months, including the latest albums from Joey Purp, Low, White Denim, Spiritualized, Bodega, and Blood Orange.
Let us know what you’ve been listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter, and take a spin through some of our favorites on our custom WAYLT5 Spotify playlist.
Download the Brother Pod app on your mobile device for exclusive articles, music, and videos and listen to our running list of the 9,675 Top 10 Songs of All Time on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian break down Pitchfork’s revisit of the best albums of the 1980s, discussing the glaring omissions, the undeniable hits, and what they got right/wrong.
Check out Pitchfork’s list for yourself and let us know your suggestions @thebrotherpod on Twitter. And if you want to take a spin through some of our favorites, on and off the list, check out our custom Best of the 80s playlist on Spotify.
Download the Brother Pod app on your mobile device for exclusive articles, music, and videos from one of the greatest decades in music. And listen to our running list of the 151 Top 10 Songs of All Time on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to discuss the origin, legacy, highs, lows, and death of the original hippie cowboy: Gram Parsons as we near the 45th anniversary of his passing.
If you’re new to Gram Parsons (or a hipster interested in dipping your toe into country music) check out Gram Parson’s short but perfect discography on Spotify. And download the Brother Pod app on your mobile device for exclusive articles, music, and videos of Parsons’ history.
Listen to our running list of the 151 Top 10 Songs of All Time on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian return for another installment of Anatomy of a Scene. This time, Wyndham is schooling Christian on the evolution of the Madchester scene, from the Second Summer of Love on the beaches of Ibiza in 1988 to the beginnings of Britpop.
Download the Brother Pod app on your mobile device for exclusive articles, music, and videos of the Madchester scene. And if you missed the scene altogether (or are still recovering from its hangover) we’ve put together a custom Madchester playlist on Spotify.
And listen to our running list of the 151 Top 10 Songs of All Time on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with Matthew Cutter, author of Closer You Are: The Story of Robert Pollard and Guided By Voices. Cutter shares stories of his early fandom for the band, how he came to write the biography of Guided By Voices, and his interview and research process in telling the tale of one of America’s greatest and most prolific songwriters: Robert Pollard.
To celebrate the book and the band, we’ve put together a custom Guided By Voices Spotify playlist. And for more info on the band, rare live footage, and a mini-documentary on Guided by Voices, download our Brother Pod app on your mobile devices.
In this week’s episode, Christian schools Wyndham on Zamrock, the explosion of rock music in Zambia in the 1970s. As they unpack the history of the subgenre, Christian discusses how rock got to Zambia, the independence politics behind it, and breaks down some of its biggest contributors.
If you (like many) have never even heard of Zamrock, we’ve put together a starter kit Zamrock playlist on Spotify. And for more info, articles, and a mini-documentary on the scene by downloading our Brother Pod app on your mobile devices.
And listen to our running list of the 148 Top 10 Songs of All Time on Spotify.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy discuss the meteoric rise of U2 and REM from 1980 to 1992. Without Christian around to keep them hip, the elder brothers break down what it was that made the bands superstars and how their earlier years stack up against each other.
For additional stories about the bands, rare performances, and additional content about U2 and REM, download the Brother Pod app for your mobile device. And to get a taste of both bands, take a spin through our custom U2 and REM playlist on Spotify.
And listen to our running list of the 147 Top 10 Songs of All Time on Spotify.
Once upon a time, two Swedish couples won the Eurovision Song Competition… the rest is history. In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Jeremy sit down to dissect the musical and cultural significance of pop superstars Abba. They were a sugar-coated supernova that were almost inescapable. But what is their legacy today?
Chime in with your thoughts on Twitter @thebrotherpod or through the Talkback feature on the new Brother Brother Brother app, available on your Apple and Android mobile devices.
And for those Dancing Queens out there, we’ve put together a custom Abba playlist just for you on Spotify.
NOTE: We had a few technical difficulties with Jeremy’s audio track this week, so it has a bit of an echo.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham sits down with acclaimed songwriter, producer, author, and composer Martin Olson to discuss his long history writing music for television.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian have a (semi) mid-year discussion on their Top 10 favorite albums of 2018 so far. From early year favorites like Superchunk to newer greats like Deafheaven, we’re making our early picks for our inevitable end-of-the-year lists.
Let us know your favorite albums of 2018 on Twitter @thebrotherpod or through the Talkback feature on the new Brother Brother Brother app, available on your Apple and Android mobile devices.
And if you still need to catch up on some of the best songs of 2018, take a listen to our custom 2018 Spotify playlist.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham, Jeremy, and Christian return from a summer break to talk about first impressions. For a band or musician, there’s no better way to make a first impression than to release a killer song as the first track on your debut album. We’re picking some of our favorites from music history, discussing what made them great, and how they set the tone for what followed.
This episode was born from a conversation (and playlist) that predates the podcast itself. And now, we’re making “The Best Track 1, Side A” Spotify playlist available for you.
Let us know some of your favorite debut tracks on Twitter @thebrotherpod or through the Talkback feature on the new Brother Brother Brother app, available on your Apple and Android mobile devices.
In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our two-part conversation on the legacy of The Replacements with three men who are forever a part of it:
Peter Jesperson, founder of Twin/Tone Records, discoverer and long-time manager of The Replacements.
Michael Hill, the former Warner Brothers A+R man who signed the band and shepherded them through their post-Let It Be major label years..
And, Bob Mehr, noted music critic and author of the band’s definitive biography, NYT bestselling Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements.
In Part Two of the interview, Wyndham, Michael, Peter, and Bob discuss what being a producer for the band meant, the insanity of their live shows, and share a few personal stories of The Replacements in the studio and behind the scenes.
For exclusive content, articles, and lost videos for this week’s episode, or past episodes, download the Brother Brother Brother app in the App Store or Google Play.
On our celebratory 100th episode, Wyndham is joined by three people integrally linked to one of the greatest bands of all time: The Replacements.
Peter Jesperson, Founder of Twin Tone Records, discoverer and long time manager of The Replacements.
Michael Hill, the former Warner Brothers A+R man who signed the band and shepherded them through their post Let It Be major label years.
And, Bob Mehr, noted music critic and author of the band’s definitive biography, NYT bestselling Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements.
Wyndham, Michael, Peter, and Bob discuss the band’s legacy, the highs and lows of managing their chaotic career, and some of their favorite moments in the tumultuous history of The Replacements.
For exclusive content, articles, and lost videos for this week’s episode, or past episodes, download the Brother Brother Brother app in the App Store or Google Play.
In this week’s episode, Wyndham and Christian sit down for another edition of What Are You Listening To? The brothers exchange a few recent favorite albums and artists, including Snail Mail, Sunflower Bean, Shame, and their complicated emotions on Father John Misty. Plus, fresh off Brooklyn’s Northside Festival, Christian shares a few favorite up-and-coming acts as they discuss the trends of festival season. Finally, we take a moment to remember the legacy of Anthony Bourdain and the shock following his passing.
Let us know what you’re listening to @thebrotherpod on Twitter, and if you like what you hear, check out our custom WAYLT4 playlist on Spotify.