This week: the crew discusses new songs from Dawn Richard, Colin Stetson, Benny The Butcher, Sleep, and more! In the news: further turmoil surrounding Sid Wilson, and even more depressing news about music press layoffs.
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Playlist of music discussed this week:
Timestamps
New songs
17:34 – 10¹⁷ (Colin Stetson, Stian Westerhus, & Erland Dahlen) – “End This Now”
20:42 – Benny the Butcher – “Summer ‘26”
23:36 – Anthrax – “Everybody’s Got A Plan”
25:50 – Carly Rae Jepsen – “Don’t Leave Me On The Dance Floor”
27:17 – The Avalanches feat. Portraits of Tracy – “Can’t Get Over Losing You”
31:00 – Sleep – “The Morrisist”
34:12 – Dawn Richard – “enough”
News topics
37:07 – Further developments on Slipknot’s split with Sid Wilson
40:40 – Brooklyn Vegan/Alt Press/Revolver hit with mass layoffs
49:15 – New album releases for August 14th, 2026/Sign-off
