On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan get ready for concert season by traveling down memory lane to review an album by a band Matt has seen live: (409) by Purple. Hailing from Beaumont, Texas, the group describes their sound as "Grunge-Punk." Throughout the episode, Matt and Ryan navigate the band's various influences while discussing the raw energy the trio brings to the table.

Check out what they have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409

Purchase the album:

https://purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409

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Episode Timestamps

0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap

0​5:29 What Is A Purple?

​17:41 Wallflower

​25:22 Double Nickels

​29:14 Leche Loco

​36:20 Beach Buddy

​46:10 Thirteen

​52:50 Ways to Support The Show

​58:45 Target

​1:03:04 Head On The Floor

​1:08:28 Liquor

​1:12:43 Newborn

​1:19:50 DMT

​1:25:42 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations

​1:34:05 Next Week's Review & Outro

On this week’s episode of Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan dive deep into Mitski’s latest LP, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me. Mitski continues to solidify her reputation as one of this generation’s most vital songwriters, blending devastatingly intimate lyricism with a bold expansion of her sonic palette. We break down how the album balances themes of domestic stagnation and the quiet anxiety of stability, all while exploring the shift toward more organic, folk-influenced arrangements paired with her signature orchestral swells. Is this a new peak for Mitski, or a transitional moment in an already storied career? Tune in to hear our full breakdown and see where this one lands in the discography.

Listen to the album: https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/nothings-about-to-happen-to-me

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https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/nothings-about-to-happen-to-me

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Episode Timestamps

0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap

04:01 What Is A Mitski?

​16:43 In A Lake

24:34 Where's My Phone?

​33:46 Cats

39:56 If I Leave

​47:49 Dead Women

​54:35 Instead of Here

​1:04:45 Ways To Support The Show

​1:10:52 I'll Change for You

​1:21:00 Rules

​1:28:05 That White Cat

​1:36:29 Charon's Obol

​1:43:46 Lighting

​1:51:08 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations

2:00:04 Next Week's Review & Outro

This week, Matt and Ryan are stepping away from the track-by-track deep dives to see how much they actually remember from over 100 episodes of reviews. Jamie has officially taken over the studio, designing a game inspired by the React YouTube series.

The challenge? Identifying artists and songs exclusively from the archives of our past shows. Joining the fray is Rachel, acting as the ultimate wildcard contestant. Can she swoop in and play spoiler in this game?

From the genius of Purple Rain to the indie gems we’ve championed on Bandcamp, no past review is off-limits.

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