With the rest of the crew out this week, Mel’s holding down the fort as she dives into three big new releases: David Byrne’s introspective Who’s The Sky, Algernon Cadwallader’s frenetic Trying Not To Have a Thought, and Ed Sheeran’s wide-open Play. From art-rock musings to emo chaos to stadium-sized pop, Mel unpacks it all.

Who nailed it, who missed the mark, and who left Mel wishing the gang was here to back her up? Press play to find out.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

02:25 Who's The Sky - David Byrne

27:50 Trying Not To Have a Thought - Algernon Cadwallader

52:05 Play - Ed Sheeran

This week, Brandito and Mel drag special guest Garret, aka TipsyTune into the hot seat for a Track Attack full of chaos and questionable opinions. The crew dives into four new singles: Florence + The Machine’s haunting anthem Everybody Scream, Doja Cat’s slick and sharp Jealous Type, Alabama Shakes’ long-awaited return with Another Life, and Bon Jovi’s flag-waving rocker Red, White and Jersey. From stadium-ready screams to soul-stirring comebacks, the gang has a lot to say — and even more to argue about.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

13:20 Everybody Scream - Florence + The Machine

22:43 Jealous Type - Doja Cat

29:42 Another Life - Alabama Shakes

37: 22 Red, White and Jersey - Bon Jovi

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by a very special guest — Twitch streamer, musician, and Mel’s husband, Garrett, aka TipsyTune! With his debut studio album House of Mirrors dropping September 5th, Garrett steps into the hot seat as the crew reviews Laufey’s dreamy new record, A Matter of Time, and Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky, sugar-coated pop confessional Man’s Best Friend. Do these albums live up to the hype? Can Garrett survive the chaos of the pod? Will House of Mirrors get an early co-sign from Brandito and Mel? Tune in for hot takes, playful debates, plenty of music nerdery and make sure to follow Garrett on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/tipsytune

👉 What did you think of Laufey and Sabrina’s new albums? Drop your takes in the comments!

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

07:57 A Matter of Time - Laufey

01:24:51 Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter