We review 2021’s “Cavalcade” by Black Midi. I mean, they’ve released like 4 more albums in the interim, but boy oh boy is this one special.Other topics in this episode:Black Midi is the Gen Z ToolTo record to a grid or not to record to a gridHo

S1E9: "ULTRAPOP" by The Armed

Nov 11th, 2022 1h 11m

What week is it????? Have you missed us?In this episode, we discuss “ULTRAPOP” by The Armed#refract We also discuss:The Sick New World festival The reunion of HellaTony Royster Jr (Jay Z’s drummer)Digital Blank/ SilenceKurt Ballou productionsWh

S1E8: "Absolutely" by Dijon

Jul 8th, 2022 45m 12s

We discuss “Absolutely” by DijonWhat else comes up in this one you might ask?On Cinema at the CinemaChannel Orange’s influence on alternative R&BLA vs NYC stuff, you know how it is?I mean, this dude’s name is Dijon, is he related to mustard or

S1E7: "to hell with it" by PinkPantheress

Jun 10th, 2022 39m 21s

Today, we discuss Siddhu’s favorite album of 2021: "to hell with it" by PinkPantheress. If you haven’t heard this album yet, you’re missing out big time! Modern TikTok drum and bass for the youths. In this episode:Erik Satie, the Tristan chord,

S1E6: "GLOW ON" by Turnstile

Jun 3rd, 2022 55m 21s

We review our favorite post-chad-core album of 2021, GLOW ON by Turnstile!We discuss:- What it means for punk to be "for the kids"- Why we think this album was the breakthrough success for the band- Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange- What happens when

S1E5: "Bloodmoon I" by Converge & Chelsea Wolfe

May 13th, 2022 48m 5s

We discuss Bloodmoon I by Converge/ Chelsea Wolfe/ Stephen Brodsky, an album that has been in the making for a long time. Through our discussion we hit on:- Why we love every musician on this record- What are our favorite and least favorite sup

S1E4: "Earth is a Black Hole" by Teenage Wrist

May 6th, 2022 32m 29s

It's finally time for Siddhu's pick! And guess what - the sparks finally fly in this one?!- What space does grunge have in today's world?- Why is Gish by Smashing Pumpkins so easy to rip?- Did Jay's mic die in the second half of the recording?L

S1E3: "The Night They Came Home" by Mr. Bungle

Apr 29th, 2022 59m 58s

We talk about the live version of the re-recording of Mr. Bungle's first self-released demo tape from 1986.We discuss: Our first recordings Making mixtapes for crushes in high schoolThe Mike Patton Infatuation Education Information SituationOn

S1E2: "Chemz/ Dolphinz" by Burial

Apr 15th, 2022 38m 16s

In this season of the podcast, each member of Semaphore chose a number of their favorite albums from 2021 and forced each other to listen to them. Today, they discuss Niko's pick: "Chemz/ Dolphinz" by Burial. Through the conversation, they brin

S1E1: "The Lurch" by Yautja

Apr 4th, 2022 26m 34s

In this season of the podcast, each member of Semaphore chose a number of their favorite albums from 2021 and forced each other to listen to them. Today, they discuss Emmett's pick: "The Lurch" by Yautja.

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