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Let's Play TenGeek MythologyThe argument over who pitched the podcast is finally settled. Plus, MP and Ben get "sportsy" as MP nerds out about the Olympics. This episode smells like shame and warm creamsicles, but has a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will ride your half pipe and shine your bobsled. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Public Figures, "Cut It Out"Brodie Milner, "Convenience Store Gospel"Girl Scout, "Keeper"Fiona-Lee, "Every Woman"Summer of Hate, "El Saif"Melting Palms, "Echoes"Sky Valley Mistress, "The Exit List"The Covasettes, "Watching You"Casual Smart, "She's My Love"LAPêCHE, "Double Knotted"Seko, "S...
2026-02-192h 13Let's Play TenRhymes With 'Brammies'Who came up with the idea for Let’s Play Ten? It was either MP or Ben, but neither of them wants to take the credit. Who would? The boys talk about the world’s most performative awards show, some new developments behind the scenes, and MP is surprised to find out that LPT has a public playlist. Speaking of playlists, this episode’s batch of brand new indie rock tracks will reverse your prime and delete your tik tok. Don’t forget to go and support these artists! Click the links and buy some stuff.EPISODE PLAYLIST...
2026-02-052h 01Let's Play TenSeeking ACTUAL IntelligenceNew year, new music, same dumb old hosts. Ben and MP re-affirm their commitment to human-created music, ponder the possible processes to police AI, and push their pop filters to the limit. Ben revels in the discovery of three new listeners and MP shakes the dust off his Brooklyn accent. The boys also clear the decks of the new music they picked up during the long holiday break. It’s a playlist that will shovel your snow and take down your ornaments. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Polly., “Red”Early Days, “Weighted”Fiona Hayes, “Models”Ah Honey, “Runaway”Kouskous Heaven, “Are You R...
2026-01-262h 09Let's Play TenThe Second Annual Brammy AwardsBuckle up, it’s a long one. Why do something in November (like everyone else does) when you can wait until the end of December? Ben and MP present their picks for the best albums of 2025. The boys also discuss what the year in music meant to them, why AI could bring on the music industry’s ultimate revenge, and how the “spotify scrape” might play out. And of course, we’ve got a playlist of deep tracks from the cream of the 2025 crop.Here’s the playlist for this years “Brammies”:Weakened Friends, “Nosebleed”Fistfight With Traffic, “Katie...
2025-12-252h 20Let's Play TenGenius or Hot GarbageBen and MP talk about some iconic albums that they once loved - but maybe not so much these days - and the classic albums they never loved at all. Most importantly, the boys present a playlist of brand new (and not so new) indie rock tracks that will yankee your hotel and replicate your trout mask. EPISODE PLAYLIST:SKORTS, “R4DR4M"Hurtado, “Teeth"SpaceAcre, “We We Left"Cheap Kids, “Only Mine"The Mynabirds, “The Party’s Over"Mim Jensen, “Sidekick"Filmstar, “See The Signs"Forget Them Wendy, “Firework"Ally Nicholas, “Red"Lazy Loners, “Going Dutch"ExWife, “Shadows...
2025-12-181h 59Let's Play TenDeciphering the Death Metal FontBen and MP race through a topic-free episode as MP quickly loses his voice. As always, the boys present a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will flower your meat and leave you stranded at a gas station. EPISODE PLAYLIST:MX LONELY, “Big Hips"Big Other, “See No Evil"Bus Crush, “Break a Friend"gladie, “Car Alarm"Sisters, “Creatures"Man/Woman/Chainsaw, “Only Girl"Remember Sports, “Bug"Broken Record, “50% Sea"Living Hour, “Waiter"Sorry, “Today Might Be The Hit"Francis of Delirium, “Little Black Dress"Computer, “Concrete Vehicles"BONUS TRACK: Living Hour, “Big Shadow"
2025-11-251h 50Let's Play TenEfficient DoofusesBen and MP re-visit the merch table and come up with some terribly disappointing new marketing concepts. Note to bands: do NOT take our advice! Also, the boys talk about their obsessive collecting habits. This episode’s playlist includes an exclusive world premiere and will con your sammy and kander your ebb.EPISODE PLAYLIST:SUDS, “Hook Me Out"goo, “Payday"Flowerbomb, “Forget My Name"The High Lines, “County Lines"Keep For Cheap, “Pennywise"Sloe Noon, “Youthless, Useless"Etta Marcus, “Girls Are God’s Machines"Hannah Brewer, “Small Town Rockstar"Council Grounds, “Won’t Run"Laney Jones, “We Belong Together"Bad Gur...
2025-11-132h 04Let's Play TenWhores to the ZeitgeistMP and Ben consider the inevitability that they won’t be able to restrict themselves to a mere five albums for this year’s Brammy awards (dropping late December). Ben shares the story of an artist that couldn’t get out of a deal with an online distributor, and MP contemplates the biblical origin of bass players. This episode’s playlist of brand new indie rock tracks will park your yacht and six your seven. Antlers on!EPISODE PLAYLIST:Porch Light, “Upside"Talon, “Time Stops"Weakened Friends, “Lightspeed"Frída Dís, “Darker Spells"Dikembe, “King"shan the band, “The...
2025-10-302h 04Let's Play TenThe Bastard Stepchildren of the AlphabetGet your kicks….on episode 66! Record stores are back…again. Ben and MP are noticing some changes in the way your local vinyl retailers are attracting, and keeping customers - from bigger spaces to more swag to less intrusive background music. We’ve got another great playlist of brand new indie rock that will tattoo your back and re-attach your foot. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Bleech 9:3, “Ceiling"Candar., “Girl You See"plonki, “Lost To You"Tough Cookie, “Paycheck"REVERSE YR CURSE, “Depiction"Former Champ, “porcelain"Hana Eid, “Swallows"Fwango, “Hang Tight"Paper Crowns, “Strung"Abbey Lane, “Lessons Learnt"Cardinals, “Big Empty Hear...
2025-10-101h 59Let's Play TenGET IN!!! NO TIME TO EXPLAIN!!!MP and Ben saw a couple of good shows recently and regale one another with tales of concert hijinks. The windows are open and the bugs are singing. We’ve got a playlist of excellent new indie rock that will dylan your nelson and crimp your empanada. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Durry, “Dead Media"The Belair Lip Bombs, “Don’t Let Them Tell You (It’s Fair)"Phantastic Ferniture, “Change My Mind"Hot Glue, “Bad Dog"Arkayla, “Waste of Time"The Orchestra (For Now), “Hattrick"The Retrograde, “If You Love Them (Let Them Go)"sleepazoid, “NEW AGE"Still Blank, “Cut Slack"Ratb...
2025-09-252h 06Let's Play TenIslands In The StreamWe’re seeing a trend where artists are removing their music from a certain streaming service, and Ben and MP are here for it, for a myriad of reasons. Your favorite indie rock podcast begins its fourth year with a monster playlist of new music that will clear your throat and electrify your tongue. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Summer Bedhead, “Deep Breathe"Left At The Avenue, “New York"Jobber, “Million Dollar Man"Fistfight With Traffic, “Brand New"Queentide, “burn"Agatha Is Dead!, “no love to prove"Over Under, “Watching the Clock Tick"Fright Years, “Wait For Nothing"Ganser, “Half Plastic"Flycatc...
2025-09-112h 04Let's Play TenPumpkin Swift LatteTFW when you don’t love something at first, and then you do. MP and Ben break down the new album by one of their favorite bands, and present a playlist of brand new indie rock to help you find yours. These songs will spread your stereo field and hyperlink your sputnik. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Wilt, “Bad Seed"Pool Kids, “Last Word"Colatura, “Survive"Jinzo, “Great Zest"Rocket, “Act Like Your Title"Prewn, “System"Coast Arcade, “Cycles"Superstar Crush, “Fire Escape” IVY, “Loon"Hannah Kate, “End of the Day"Buddie, “Impatient"Honey Eyes, “Don’t Come Back"BONUS TRACK: Honey Eyes, “Hour
2025-08-282h 00Let's Play TenThe Bullwinkle-to-Poobah Exchange RateMore like Lollapa-SNOOZE-a! “Wednesday MP” is not a fan of one of the splashiest, splooshiest, longest running music festivals in the country. That’s why he stayed home and watched it on television for four days. And just what IS his real name??? Ben and MP talk about FOUS’s (Festivals of Unusual Size), introduce a new music-rating system, and present a playlist of fresh indie rock that will steam your fez and water your buffalo. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Golomb, “Staring"WAAX, “Ur A Rat"Velvet Meadow, “The Velvet Sundown"Die Spitz, “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The De...
2025-08-142h 15Let's Play TenMemo From NancyMP and Ben were just settling in to record this episode when news broke of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. This got the boys thinking about the deaths of famous musicians that impacted them the most, in their youth and as adults. Yeah, it’s not the most light-hearted of discussions but we didn’t go TOO dark. Luckily, we had a great playlist of brand new and not so new indie rock tracks to lift our spirits. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Chloe Slater, “We’re Not The Same"Stagger, “Head Rip"Bad Bloom, “Onion"Chartreuse, “Fold"Porch Light, “Over Flow"After Lo...
2025-07-241h 57Let's Play TenRichard PropellerOur vacations are over, and we have so much to tell you. MP shares tales of a nearly flooded igloo, Ben avoids a nautical mishap, and we have a serious heart-to-heart about the precarious “state of things”. Of course, we’d be nothing without new indie rock, and we have a mid-summer playlist that will rattle your pipes and soak your floor. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Yumi Zouma, “Blister"Annabel Lee, “THE SON!"Q.E., “If I Had Stayed Married To Andy"Future Teens, “Harm Production"Odelia, “Monkey With A Hammer"Ramonda Hammer, “The Panic"Honeycrush, “Soft Spot"Rehash, “malaise"spi...
2025-07-102h 13Let's Play TenAdapt or DieIt’s that time of year, when Ben and MP mark the half-way point of their season by taking a month off. The boys have a lot on their minds, including….their actual minds. Plus, house shows are becoming a “thing” again, but we’re not complaining about it. And yes, we’ve got your first playlist of summer with a batch of brand new indie rock guaranteed to shake the sand right out of those hard to reach places. Ben and MP will be back in July. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Leeches, “Green"The Snookers, “Male Male"Theo M...
2025-05-292h 23Let's Play TenMusic From Other PlanetsIs it better to push forward, or fall back? Ben and MP consider the risks and benefits of abandoning over-saturated promotional tools in favor of old school mailing lists and word of mouth. And, while they ponder the musical question “what’s Aunt Doris muttering about?”, they present a playlist of brand new indie rock that will deliver your phone books and improve your French. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Lord Jane, “Kaleidoscopes"Coach Party, “Girls!"Soundcellar, “I Am"Press Club, “Wilt"Middle Class Fashion, “Rom Com"Really Good Time, “Scott Carson"La Flemme, “Oiseau"Jayla Kai, “Love Letter To Everyone"Slung, “He...
2025-05-152h 03Let's Play TenHow To Resurrect Your Career Without Even TryingCooking tips and menu placement are hallmarks of any good music podcast….right? No? What about local scene networking and pop-up shows? It’s all on the table, and MP and Ben attempt to control their own chaos, all the while presenting a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will julienne your peppers and smother your hash browns. Are you chuffed yet? EPISODE PLAYLIST:hazy waters, “attention"For Nina, “Hounds"Sofia Isella, “Crowd Caffeine"The Redroom, “Nowadays"Greer, “Mugwump"Panchiko, “Chapel of Salt"Cosmorat, “Bad Boys Go To Heaven"sacréblue, “nelauk ir ateis"Hannah Lou Clark, “Ho...
2025-05-012h 02Let's Play TenOur Ever Changing MoodsWe are often pre-disposed to discuss “the things we do wrong”, or “that shitty thing that happened”, or “that asshole that ruined the gig”. Maybe it’s in our nature. MP and Ben turn the fables and spin a pair of “it was all worth it” stories from their distant musical pasts, before they completely threw in the towel and became podcasters. If semi-longwinded stories are not your jam, we've got ten brand new indie rock tracks that will master your mix and sell out your house. EPISODE PLAYLIST: hotgirl, “The Stink"Smut, “Syd Sweeney"Bug Crush, “Mikey Told Me"...
2025-04-172h 08Let's Play TenIf You Like Pizza You’ll Love This Thing That Isn’t Pizza“Hey, you like music, have you ever checked out this band?” meets “How can you call yourself a music person if you’ve never listened to this band?” as MP and Ben talk about their recent forays into the bands that got away. Don’t let any of the artists on this episode’s playlist pass you by, and please support them with your disposable income. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Alison’s Fall, “What If"The Velveteers, “See Your Face"Bandit, “Masquerade"Strange Neighbors, “Hate Me Less"naya mö, “reverb boy"Shefu, “Smoke Show"Sunsick Daisy, “It’ll Be Alright"Q.E., “Hollow Words"Fl...
2025-03-302h 07Let's Play TenSlave to the AlgorithmRemember your very first concert without an adult chaperone? MP and Ben talk about their first concerts and what they took away from the experience. Also, MP might be getting bored, but maybe not, and the algorithm may need re-training. In the meantime, the boys spin a list of brand new indie rock tracks that will have you falling out of a tree into a creek (with excitement). EPISODE PLAYLIST:Milledenials, “Self Destruct and Scott Emotion"overpass, “Like No Other"FACS, “Wish Defense"Billy Nomates, “The Test"STINT, “Där jag inte ser"Queen Cult, “Figure It Out"HotWax...
2025-03-132h 04Let's Play TenRead Any Good Albums Lately?There are discussion groups for books, why not for music? MP and Ben talk about the possibilities of taking the concept of a “book club” into the music sphere. Could a group of people get together regularly to talk about a record the way people talk about books? How would such a discussion be facilitated? How would they pick the albums? Who would bring the beer? While you’re contemplating all of that, you can enjoy this episode’s playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will turn your pages and flip your disc. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Manneq...
2025-02-272h 01Let's Play TenSalami!!! and Gloves!!!The boys fly by the seat of....someone's pants...and MP finally honors his pledge to perform the bass part to Eleanor Kelly's song "In My Soul". So listen carefully and judge sternly, dear podcastees, and then check out our playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will turn your knobs and dial in your tone. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Press Club, "Champagne & Nikes"Delivery, "Deadlines"Paper Crowns, "Clean"Mood Bored, "Wet Faced & Ugly"fucales, "Golden Star"Dear Seattle, "Promise"Slung, "Laughter"Petey USA, "Model Train Town"Mary Hood, "5"The Wholesome Boys, "Tonight It's Just Us"Black...
2025-02-082h 01Let's Play TenSoundtrack to the Future Dystopian HellscapeLPT returns with MP's new year's resolution, Ben's night-driving phobia, a most definitely critically wounded owl, and a few plugs for some of our favorite podcasts. Of course we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will embroider your pillows and fix your bumpers. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Fool Nelson, "Don't Feel Right"Scarlet Demore, "Ticket to Heaven"Morgan Nagler, "Cradle The Pain"Pardon, "Empty House"hallpass, "Aurora"modernform "Tunnel Vision"Fiona-Lee, "When I Wake Up I'm Sad"Siam Jem, "Colussus"Always Morning, "Waves"Adore, "Can We Talk"The Bel-Air Lip Bombs, "Look The Part"Adriana...
2025-01-232h 05Let's Play TenThe BrammiesBen and MP run down their favorite albums, EPs, and singles of 2024. It's the last episode of the year and the boys make it count with some sparkling conversation and a top tier playlist. Wishing you all the best for the holidays!EPISODE PLAYLISTWorlds Greatest Dad, "Private Hell"English Teacher, "R&B"Mediocre, "Kindling"SPRINTS, "Shaking Their Hands"Onsloow, "Riding on Lies"Sour Widows, "I-90"Molly Payton, "Accelerate"The Joy Hotel, "Old Man's Eyes"Friko, "Where We've Been"Honeyglaze, "Ghost"BONUS TRACK, Veseria, "Maybe I'm Deaf, Maybe I'm Blind"
2024-12-192h 18Let's Play TenThe Secret Ingredient In ShakshukaEvery so often, music pulls you out of your perceived comfort zone and makes you love something you never thought to even try. MP and Ben talk about the things that we don't know we like until we like them, and try to understand why. It's the penultimate episode of 2024, and the playlist will jingle your bells and lang syne your aud. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Pageant Mum, "Home Again"wilt, "bite my tongue"Grundeis, "Ignoring People"Satin Cali, "Archie"the thing is..., "Weeping WIllows"hey, nothing, "Sick Dogs"Flip Top Head, "Parish Cafe Meetings"Lazy Haze, "Not...
2024-12-122h 08Let's Play TenSpelling and PronunciationMP and Ben rocket through the shortest episode ever, mangle people's names, do a lot of s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g, and talk about "private music" - those songs and artists that we're more comfortable with at home than in a public setting. And the music keeps on coming. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Mixed Signals, "Destination Unknown"FEMME FUGAZI, "Look At You"modernlove, "Something To Hold On To"NEPS, "All You Do Is Work"Nemahsis, "dead giveaway"Vitoria Vermelho, "Go On Stop"Lady Revel, "Dance Moves"HUNNY BUZZ, "Chess Game"Kylie Spence, "Care More"Dirty Blonde, "Northern Twang"Bad Moves, "A Drowning...
2024-11-211h 42Let's Play TenAva’s Ketchup Cocktail RecipeMusic lives on through the hearts, minds, and souls of the old and the young. It may be our saving grace. It will be there for you in the darkest of times. Lean into music and it will wrap its arms around you without asking for anything in return. Episode Playlist:Pinkshift, "One Nation"TYA, "the world is ending, have a great day!"The Kairos, "Punchline Fistfight"hallpass, "Record Player"BERRIES, "Control"Bikelane, "It Is What It Is"Koizilla, "Alonely"Peacebone, "Never Run Away"ISTA, "MEGAWATT"Fiona-Lee, "Nothing Compares to Nineteen"WHY NOT, "It's Fun"Onsloow, "...
2024-11-071h 59Let's Play TenAt the corner of "kick".....and "your arse"Things start off weird, but eventually MP and Ben embrace it. Ben tells MP about "seasonal music" and how it reflects on our states of being as we work our way through our Autumn routines. The gents close out the story of the worst local promoter ever, and MP posits the concept of "metaphorical song reviews". Warning: this episode's playlist might make you pee a little. EPISODE PLAYLIST:The Backfires, "Dressed For A Funeral"Big Other, "Explain It Again"Salarymen, "The Price Of Fun"wonderbug, "what a waste of time"Prima Queen, "Fool"Adjustments, "Bendy A"...
2024-10-172h 04Let's Play TenJust Show Up and PlaySome promoters are shady. Some questions don't have a concrete answer. Some audio plug-ins need a little T-L-C. Ben and MP unravel a tale of a small-time local music swindler and de-construct the question to end all questions: "What's your favorite band?". Speaking of favorite bands, you'll probably find your newest one on this weeks playlist. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Fríða Dís, "The Boathouse Dance"Starikova, "The World Starts With You"Feeling Figures, "Imagine Nations"Lemon's, "Parasite"Street Play, "Alameda"Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band, "Back in Town"Snake Pool, "signs"Deadbeat Girl, "I've Bee...
2024-10-052h 08Let's Play TenHow Many People Are You Bringing....and other non-musical questionsBen and MP are talking about the continuing and escalating saga of the post-post-Covid live gig economy. Plus, MP's shares his new album-rating system, and the guys share a list of "off-the-menu" records you should drop everything to hear. Yes, yes, yes, we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will pack your bar and fill your venue.EPISODE PLAYLIST:Matilda Cole, "Big Mouth"Girl Tones, "Fade Away"World's Greatest Dad, "Method Larping"Jemima Rae, "Again"Sarah and The Sundays, "The Cue"Adore, "Supermum!"goo, "Tiny Dinosaur That Only I Can See"bigfatbig, "Reason...
2024-09-192h 13Let's Play TenThe 2nd Anniversary UnspectacularHas it really been two years? It sure feels like it! The guys share their "second album wish lists", Ben recounts his rock and roll week, and apparently, MP is not the biggest Oasis fan. Dad jokes abound, and as always we've got an epic playlist of new indie rock to quick thaw your dreamsicle. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Schmooze, "Mirage"She's In Parties, "The Man"Bee Blackwell, "The Same"Bloomer, "Sober/Inertia"Wax-Tree-Cast, "Straitjacket"Molly Payton, "Benchwarmer"Lazer Team, "Lightswitch"Dear Rouge, "Garbage"Rain Check, "leech."Widows Gold, "Gaslighter"Allora, "Honey"smol fish, "If Only"BONUS TRACK...
2024-09-052h 03Let's Play TenThe Search For Em JonesRead any good music-based books lately? Ben and MP have, and they discuss two of their favorites. Also, the hunt is on for the most obscure artist we have ever featured on LPT, so put on your sleuthing caps and get to searching. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Alex Vile, "Lucky Number"OK Cowgirl, "Larry David"Mediocre, "Fun Time Fix (We Go Go)"Remain Blank, "Plastic Hooligans"Lunar Vacation, "Tom"Wolfschmidt, "Crisis"Survival Club, "The Beauty in Everything"Honeyglaze, "Pretty Girls"Michigander, "Breaker Box"Lucy Francesca Dron, "Rat In The Wall"Em Jones, "Comeback Kid"Trace Remains, "Sold My...
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Stay RiskyStay Risky with Jared Hiner (Kammy's Kause)Kammy's Kause, founded in 2004, is the largest fundraiser in the United States for the 4p- Support Group, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. With the support of the town of Fortville, they will be able to raise more money, create more change and give more love than they were able to before. Their annual event is an all-day music festival consisting of 14 local musicians/bands, Kammy's Ride which is a 125-mile escorted motorcycle ride, kid zone, an extremely popular AuKtion, live art battle, 50+ vendors, great food, amazing people and much, much more!Our guest is the founder of the...
2024-08-2046 minStay RiskyStay Risky with Astraea RoseI believe there’s a lot of power in appearance. When you go to a hair stylist to get a trim or a new look, on the outside a lot of people will notice the difference. They might say something like “Who did your hair? It looks amazing!”. Of course those compliments do feel good, but what’s more important than physical appearance is how your new look makes you feel on the inside. Most people think about how others perceive them, but we need to spend more time loving ourselves so we can better express love for our friends...
2024-08-1338 minLet's Play TenConsume As IsBen returns from Appleton with a report on the Mile of Music Festival, and MP reveals his not-so-secret process for beating the dreaded algorithms. No podcasters were harmed in the making of this episode. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Always Morning, "Barb Dwyer"Heart To Gold, "Tnt"Fever Dream, "We All Want More, Don't We?"Hannah Cole, "Massachusetts"Crows, "Bored"Bronte Alva, "Hey..."sunlid, "respirar"Fake Fruit, "Más O Menos"Half Happy, "Well Done Honey"Bugsy, "Cat Versus Rabbit"Outerloop, "Spectacle"Floorbird, "Still Selfish" (feat. Julia Rhodes)BONUS TRACK: Always Morning, "Hurricane Love"Theme music by F...
2024-08-081h 58Stay RiskyStay Risky with Cam O'ConnorOn this episode of Stay Risky we sat down with Cam O'connor, and Indianapolis comedian who gets reps on the stage as a performing comedian along with helping host and bring comedians to Indy.This episode’s trailblazer shout out goes to Gleanershttps://www.gleaners.org/The Stay Risky theme song "Figure Me Out" by JD EicherPodcast recording photos by Tyler MuirImages designed by Bram Epstein
2024-07-3046 minLet's Play TenMaximum BullwinklesBack to normal. Ben and MP talk about music that takes them back home again, and how the strategies have changed for new bands playing big cities...or not. Also, White Board speaks, and MP introduces a new ratings system that's head and antlers above the rest. As always, we've got 10 new indie rock tracks that will rocket your squirrel and Boris your Natasha. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Loose Buttons, "My Side of the Bed"Roscoe Tripp, "Low" (feat. Izzy Burke)Better Joy, "Situations"Ocean Floor, "Rot"Man/Woman/Chainsaw, "Ode to Clio"Pointing North, "Say It"Balancing...
2024-07-241h 55Let's Play TenWhite Board Release PartyBen and MP return from the longest vacation ever, introduce the long awaited white board, and pay tribute to a beloved local artist. It's a super-sized double-wide triple XL episode with 24 new indie/DIY tracks that span the globe. You are sure to find more than a few new favorite bands. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Farmer's Wife, "Boheme"Street Racer, "Hot Glue"Etcetera, "Threat Below"The Mysterines, "Hawkmoon"Sour Widows, "Big Dogs"Annabel Lee, "Colorful Kid"Paper Ashtray, "You/Me"Virginity, "Going Out Of Business" Girl Scout, "I Just Needed You To Know"mercury, "Crick"Twin Films, "Consumer...
2024-07-103h 07Stay RiskyStay Risky with Dee Annis (HI-FI/MOKB Presents) Making a career in music is both amazing and terrifying at the same time. If you try to make it as a musician, I wish you the best of luck and may god have mercy on your soul. Between myself being a performer and running a company in the entertainment industry, I’ve experienced first hand the struggles both financially and mentally that go into chasing that dream. The reality is there are other opportunities to establish a career whether you’re a booking agent, stagehand, or box office attendant. There’s plenty of roles in the indust...
2024-07-0945 minLet's Play TenRetrospective 1MP and Ben are taking some vacation time and will return with new episodes starting July 11. Please enjoy this retrospective episode of their favorite songs from the first 20 episodes of Lets Play Ten. No talk, just 20 great indie rock tracks to increase your rock and roll heart rate while you pine for the boys' return. The rule still applies: If you like it, buy it!EPISODE PLAYLIST:Pool Kids, "I Hope You're Right"DISQ, "(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs"mercury, "Moment"Calicoco, "Underneath"The Snuts, "Knuckles"oldsoul, "July"Carlie Hanson, "Pretender"Kali Masi, "The Stray"M...
2024-06-211h 08Stay RiskyStay Risky with Kyle BuckThe phrase “Laughter is the best medicine” might sound corny and cliche, but it’s true. Before the film era, there were plenty of examples of comedy throughout history whether it was in plays, speeches, or public performances, but you had to be there in person to see it. Then in the late 1800’s, the first silent film movement introduced comedy to the big screen. Shortly after, an actor arose and made a career out of these types of films by the name of Charlie Chaplin.For those not familiar with his work, Chaplin was an actor...
2024-06-1142 minLet's Play TenBrunch With LosersMP and Ben plan a stop gap episode, contemplate a road trip, and have multiple conversations about stuff that you don't care about. You will however, care about this episode's "diabolically good" playlist, carefully curated for your lawn mowing introspection. Episode Playlist:THICK, "Mother"Beautiful Freaks, "Loser Sellouts"Wishy, "Love On The Outside"MAITA, "girl at the bar"Future Teens, "Mourning Time"Sunday (1994), "Our Troubles"Jess Day, "Lilith"Losers, "Red Sweater"86TVs, "Tambourine"Slate, "Sun Violence"TAKER, "Youth"Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, "Human Compression"BONUS MATERIAL: Losers, "Fear"
2024-05-252h 05Let's Play TenWet A** PodcastEdible Merch? Record Store Day malaise? Borderline obsessions? Disappearing institutions? Sure, we've got all of that. Plus a lively conversation about how little kids process music and why it matters to their future selves. As always, Ben and MP proudly present 10 brand new indie rock tracks that will adorn your psychic bulletin board. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Council Grounds, "Tied Down"Emily Wolfe, "Kill The Love"Of All Things, "Will You Give It A Taste?"Snarls, "Baby Bangs"The Joy Hotel, "Jeremiah"The Upsides, "Context"Jessica Boudreaux, "Be Somebody Else"McKenna Esteb, "All Time Record"ILA, "Glory"wilt, "...
2024-05-092h 14Stay RiskyStay Risky with Carrie RectorIn society, we’ve always looked up to leaders to help guide our paths in life. When the term “Leader” is used, most people think of business owners, politicians, athletes, or entertainers. But I think some of our most important leaders, are educators.Whether you were homeschooled or attended school, you had to learn about the world through the guidance of an adult. Someone who dedicated their lives to give you the tools to be successful. In my case, the person that’s responsible for my knowledge and technical success, I met in college. And since I went to...
2024-04-3040 minLet's Play Ten1...2...3...PODCAST!!!There's new gear in "the bigloo" and new sump pumps in the furnace room. So Ben and MP not only sound better, but they stayed dry. The guys dissect the album everyone is talking about, and rock a playlist of ten brand new indie/DIY songs that will flood your basement....with rock!EPISODE PLAYLIST:Kate Clover, "The Apocalypse Dream"Bad Bad Hats, "My Heart Your Heart"Chelsea King, "It Makes Me Think Of You"From Indian Lakes, "The Flow"Jess Locke, "Rocket To Ride"Carb On Carb, "2009"Swapmeet, "Ceiling Fan"Gloom Girl MFG, "Crimes"Moaning...
2024-04-251h 58Stay RiskyStay Risky with Darrin SniderAre you old enough to remember what life was like before smartphones? If not, let me paint a picture for you.It’s Saturday morning in the year 2003 and you have the full day free to do whatever you want. You might start the morning off watching some cartoons, going outside for yard work, or hopping in the car to get your favorite fast food breakfast.While you went along with your day, you almost always had access to a radio. You could listen to music, catch a talk show like Bob and Tom, or di...
2024-04-1636 minLet's Play TenXtop What You're Doing¿Ben and MP emerge from the crescent-shaped shadows of the eclipse to talk about "the Cowboy Carter effect", and consider the awesome power of the question mark? Plus, ten new indie rock tracks to usher you safely through the rapture. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Slowmove, "Wish You Never"Slow Joy, "Pulling Teeth"Baits, "Up In The Air"Cloudbelly, "Fascinated"Budge, "Hrtstrngs"hey, nothing, "Lost Boys"irossa, "Capillari"LEAP, "One Way Out"Bug Seance, "Aardvark"Stereo League, "Wasted Wonderful"Thank You, I'm Sorry, "When I Come East"Another Sky, "The Pain"BONUS CONTENT: Cloudbelly, "Handfuls"
2024-04-112h 07Stay RiskyStay Risky with Brandon and Anthony of Engine Room Recording CompanyAfter 1945, developments in audio engineering and sound recording, coupled with the rapid growth of the music industry rendered the recording studio an important site of cultural production. In the 1940s, a typical recording session lasted three hours and yielded four songs; by the late 1960s, a single record might be pieced together from multiple performances over weeks and even months. Through the introduction of tape recording and the technological innovations that followed, the recording studio had been transformed from a functional worksite in which well-rehearsed performances were recorded on the spot, to a creative workplace in...
2024-04-0237 minLet's Play TenIn Search Of The Angry Minor ChordWhat would you listen to if you knew the end was near? Ben and MP contemplate the soundtrack to the apocalypse. On a more serious note, the boys discuss something they call "personal cancel culture", the point at which an individual decides that an artist's ideology makes their art undigestible. Heady stuff, and a playlist of new indie rock that will blow up your sun. EPISODE PLAYLIST:The Cliffords, "If The Shoe Fits"Gustaf, "Close"Sachet, "The Lodger"Martial Arts, "Warsaw"Mini Trees, "Burn Out"The Rocky Valentines, "Sing The Song"Poolhouse, "Rose Colored Killer"Pit...
2024-03-222h 09Let's Play TenNew Music States of MindDoes your general frame of mind dictate how you feel about certain music at a certain time? Ben and MP discuss why we like a record one day and don't like it the next. Are we fickle? We'll never know. Luckily we have a playlist of ten brand new indie rock songs that we will love forever. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Leisure Hour, "Forgiveness"Hana Vu, "Care"Council Grounds, "Bofa"Bendigo Fletcher, "Sweet Tooth"Street Racer, "Camp Crush"Been Stellar, "Passing Judgement"porcupine, "Character Flaws"Fan Club, "Westbound"VIAL, "Apathy"Brother Bird, "Quitter"Scarlett Taylor, "Machine"The Hard...
2024-03-072h 08Stay RiskyStay Risky with Steven KimWanting to feel better is great. With Functional Fitness, though, it's especially easy to get carried away. But at the core (yes pun) it’s a community and one that many of us didn’t know we deserved or needed. Even if you're already fit, you can still improve your perception of stress and how you perform in it. Mr. Kim has taught so many that there’s a balance between our motivation and the effort we feel, which can be altered by anything from self-talk to caffeine. Physical limits are governed by the brain. With s...
2024-03-0541 minStay RiskyStay Risky with Jackson WardSo what makes an engineer valuable? Is it their years of experience? The equipment they have? Or is about the passion and drive that makes them obsess over every frequency, wavelength, and decibel. For the past 8 years, our guest has produced some of the most sonically impressive recordings ranging from local hobbyists to major label bands, and is one of the hardest working people we’ve ever met.On this episode of Stay Risky we were able to sit down with the brilliant, Jackson Ward.Follow and support Jackson Ward: Website
2024-02-2745 minLet's Play TenPediacaine for the SoulBen and MP have stumbled across the formula to balance your electrolytes and keep you up all night. It's ten brand new indie/DIY tracks, vigorously shaken and violently stirred.EPISODE PLAYLIST:Sick Day, "Overexposure"Sasha Assad, "Bad Nature"Bradford Michela, "10 am"total tommy, "Microdose"Them Moose Rush, "Cake Crisis Resolved"Blush Always, "Coming of Age"Catcher, "Rubberneck"Wet Denim, "Stuck With You"Cloudy Heads, "Blue"GreenWing, "At The Time"swim school, "Give Me A Reason Why"Danielle Durack, "Shirt Song"BONUS CONTENT: Sasha Assad, "Frankenstein"
2024-02-221h 57Stay RiskyStay Risky with Fred MillerBuilding towards being a full-time artist is a leap of faith in yourself, and like any kind of leap, timing is crucial to keep yourself from landing on your ass.Rushing into an artistic career can leave you with few options, a shaky foundation, and no recourse when the limb you stepped out on snaps. It’s never easy to know exactly when to push your boundaries or how to pull back because you went too far. You could spend a long time procrastinating on that next step, and miss opportunities. Or make a move too early, an...
2024-02-1347 minLet's Play TenThe Big 3-0It's such a minor milestone that Ben and MP barely mention it. The boys go "topic-free" (or do they?) for their thirtieth, and globe-trottiest, episode. EPISODE PLAYLIST:DARTZ, "Paradise"Effy Marella, "Shoes"Sophisticated Dingo, "I Don't Mind"Equal Creatures, "Check Engine Light"Bah-Bah Genesis, "Confession"Slow Fiction, "Apollo"Linka Moja, "High and Dry"Bluesomn, "Ghost"No Windows, "Song 01"Teenage Riot, "Doomed"There Will Be Fireworks, "Something Borrowed"Raue, "Weak Blood"BONUS CONTENT: Linka Moja, "Unravel Me"
2024-02-081h 59Stay RiskyStay Risky with Nikosha OrchardNikosha Orchard was a teenager when she was swept away by the gritty dangers of punk rock music. Her first taste was when she witnessed 7 Seconds at a record store in the early 90’s. That experience planted the seed, she wanted to start a label, but also knew it was an insane venture (most great ideas are). After years of working in and around the music industry, we flash forward to 2018, where a conversation with a friend, who was in a band, led to the realization that it was time for her to follow her dream (and of course si...
2024-01-3054 minLet's Play TenThe Chloroform Wears OffBen and MP talk about depressing record stores and take a deep dive into the newly released SPRINTS album. And of course they've got ten new indie rock tracks from artists you probably haven't heard of, and now won't be able get enough of. Let's do this, 2024!EPISODE PLAYLIST:SPRINTS, "Cathedral"ALLERGEN, "No Rest"Francis of Delirium, "Blue Tuesday"Parallel Park, "One Third"Joan & The Giants, "Good Time"Fool of Stars, "Motheather"Davis Gestiehr, "CCTV"hotgirl, "Wrong"Cuffed Up, "Finer Things"Hipsy Gap, "Fantasize"Career Woman, "Passing"Bodega, "Tarkovski"BONUS CONTENT: Francis of Delirium, "Quit F...
2024-01-252h 09Stay RiskyStay Risky with Torrie HudsonOver the past 20 years, camera technology has become better and more accessible to people all over the world. For example, reach into your pocket. Whatever device you grab will have some type of camera on it, and you probably use that camera daily to document the events that are happening around you. Would you call yourself a photographer? Maybe, maybe not, but for some people, photography is an extension of their creative self.Our first guest this season is Torrie Hudson, an Indianapolis based photographer who has made a name for himself in this creative community. Hudson...
2024-01-1638 minLet's Play TenDearly Beloved...Let Us Play...TenBen and MP talk about what music and Let's Play Ten meant to them in 2023. They also run down their top ten releases of the year. It's the last episode of 2023, and the first episode in the brand new "Big-Loo" studio space - you can really hear the newness! Sit back and enjoy.EPISODE PLAYLIST:Black Country New Road, "Across the Pond Friend"Annabel Lee, "Alas, I'M a Lady"Wednesday, "Bath County"Goo, "De Novo"oldsoul, "Leave Them Standing"Hannah Jadagu, "Dreaming"Empty Country, "Syd"Ratboys, "Morning Zoo"Ruby Archer, "Purple Fatigue"Joiner, "Lucky You"Man...
2023-12-282h 16Let's Play TenThe Good, The Bad, and The IglooWith frozen fingers crossed, Ben and MP bid farewell to their arctic studio space as they roll out a playlist from their ever-growing collection of "plus ones". Think of them as the songs they held back like power-ups for battle with the final boss. Episode Playlist:Hot Wax, "Phone Machine"Fwango, "Low Light"King Isis, "MAKE IT UP"Bedroom High Club, "What You Did"Tali & The Arms, "Private Riot"SPRINTS, "Up and Comer"Down With The Stereotype, "Who Am I?"Sedona, "Domino"We Kill Cowboys, "Pink Codeine"Teenage Joans, "Superglue"Try The Pie, "Last of You"...
2023-12-141h 44Let's Play TenTuna Salad is NOT a hand food, and other punchlinesEver been in a band? Then you probably have a hilarious (in hindsight) horror story about it. Ben and MP share some of their worst band memories. They can laugh about it now, and they do, because pathos. They also share ten brand new indie rock tracks because that's why you listen. EPISODE PLAYLISTRett Madison, "Flea Market"Empris, "Cherry Milk"The Buoys, "Settle Petal"Teens in Trouble, "Sharon"Hoity-Toity, "Bad"Desert Mambas, "Weird Mirror"Wet Denim, "Remedy"Ruby Archer, "New Dream"Eaglemont, "Girls Darts Panic Attacks"BARDS, "Roast"Plume, "Constructs"hey, nothing, "Ur Purple Eyes"...
2023-11-301h 59Let's Play TenThis Is Your Captain Speaking...We all have our favorite albums, our albums of the moment, and albums that "spoke to us." But what about those albums that froze you in your tracks for days or weeks on end? The albums that you can't listen to anymore because you have to stop your life so you can listen to them on repeat. MP and Ben talk about the albums they "lived in", and their enduring impact. And of course, they've got ten new indie rock tracks to baste your turkeys and roast your carrots. Episode playlist:Brooke Dougan, "College Kids"Rosie...
2023-11-232h 02Let's Play TenThe One with The Bucket of PuddingBen and MP return from a month off and they've got stories! They also have some terrible ideas about how to make the podcast stand out from the streaming crowd. And of course, they have new indie rock that will move your feet and warm your cockles. Episode playlist: Emily Wolfe, "Silencer"Upchuck, "Freaky"Dice, "Super-Vision"Gut Health, "Uh Oh"Ryan M. Brewer, "Pretty Sure I'm"Short Fictions, "Self Betterment in a Time of Loneliness"Dead Gowns, "Kid 1"Dog Door, "Fresh Peach Pie"LOLA, "Mr Depressed"Mad Honey, "Heavier Still"The Rions, "Take What You Want"...
2023-11-021h 54Let's Play TenCharlie Is Tapping His WatchGet ready for an overstuffed deluxe episode! Not a mere ten, but EIGHTEEN new indie rock tracks. We also doubled up on the "plus ones" AND the bonus material. So, you get 24 killer songs plus all the info you need to find the music and the artists, and we get an extra few weeks off. Ben and MP will be back with a brand new episode at the end of October. In the meantime, open wide....this is a very big sandwich. Special thanks to Adie Gmutza.Episode playlist:Orson Wilds, "Lucca"The Dandys, "...
2023-10-052h 44Let's Play TenDadah dalam teh kita (Our Tea is Spiked)Ben and MP had a couple of interesting topics to discuss, like the importance of recording in a proper studio and if all music needs to have purpose. But none of that happened and instead they devolved into multiple streams of semi-consciousness. They did manage to present ten brand new indie rock tracks for your evening bath time (or whenever you enjoy music). EPISODE PLAYLIST:overpass, "Alright"Church Girls, "Nightmare Nights"Blondshell, "Street Rat"My Sister Maura, "In A Car"Worlds Greatest Dad, "KO"Hannah Marks, "(I Wanna B Ur) 90's Dreamgirl"Love Under The Sun...
2023-09-211h 57Let's Play TenSalt is a MetaphorMid-discussion revelations abound, and the rebellion against industry driven ubiquity has begun! MP and Ben barely discuss the trend that has artists eschewing social media oversharing yet still selling tickets and merch. Also, we're on the internet?? Plus, ten amazing new indie rock tracks to delight your senses. Episode playlist:Plantoid, "Dog's Life"Etta Marcus, "Theatre"omat, "Pollen"moonstone, "Standards"Dick Dudley, "Salt"Tedious & Brief, "Chicago/Handshake"Hana Eid, "Weird"English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab"Broken Record, "Nothing Moves Me"ill peach, "Bloom"Mega Mango, "You Spent All Your Love"Texas King, "Capsize"BONUS...
2023-09-071h 59Let's Play TenRadio on the TVBen and MP talk more about festival culture, and how the televised model might be it's saving grace. They also step outside the playlist to shout out some new releases you should check out. As always, they've got ten brand new indie rock tracks to delight your senses. Episode playlist:Tori Nance, "Straight To Your Heart"Telescreens, "Games"Blanco Tranco, "Lara"Family Dinner, "Morning Haze"Ra Ra Viper, "Tora"The Briefly Gorgeous, "Standby"Maddy Davis, "Would U Object?"Jobber, "Summerslam"Night Talks, "Nights"M.A.G.S., "Red Sky"Dirty Blonde, "Run (When I Tell You...
2023-08-172h 01Let's Play TenI'd Walk A Mile for a SongleSummer festivals are in full swing. Ben and MP talk about one of their personal favorite annual gatherings. Plus, MP invents a new word, and the boys roll out ten brand new indie rock tracks that you are guaranteed to love. Episode playlist:Petey, "I'll Wait"DAIISTAR, "Star Starter"Taking Meds, "Outside"Lime Garden, "Nepotism (baby)Spanish Love Songs, "Clean Up Crew"City Ghost, "Good News"The Last Dinner Party, "Sinner"Tele Novella, "Hard Hearted Way"Ratboys, "The Window"Margaret Glaspy, "Act Natural"Joiner, "Hot Things"The Minks, " Take It Easy"BONUS EPISODE, DAIISTAR, "Tracemaker"
2023-07-272h 09Let's Play TenthisepisodeisstylizedasonewordMP and Ben endured tornadoes, hail storms, power outages, broken appliances, family emergencies, blue-green algae, and also took a vacation. And that was just the month of June. The boys return with a double-length playlist of new indie rock tracks. Episode playlist:Winona Fighter, "Hamms In A Glass"The Mysterines, "Begin Again"Sprints, "Adore Adore Adore"Shefu, "Chandler Bing"The Snuts, "Gloria"Shadeland, "Floating in the Dark"Jeff Rosenstock, "Doubt"Picture Parlor, "Norwegian Wood"The Criticals, "Belmont"Fraulein, "Pet"HUNNY, "Big Star"Secondhand Sound, "Rorschach"Sunshy, "Dissolve"TEKE::TEKE, "Hoppe"Durry, "Coming of Age"Body Type, "...
2023-07-132h 09Let's Play TenThe Songs That Ashley HatesIn this super-sized episode, Ben and MP talk about how curated playlists have all but eradicated traditional rock journalism, with all its learned and cranky editorializing, and reduced it into curated listicles. Thankfully, that spontaneous and not-very-well thought out discussion gives way to 10 brand new indie rock tracks from some of our new favorite bands. Episode playlist:The Cordial Sins, "Isolation"Goo, "Rush"Cut Your Losses, "Something In The Water"Sincere Engineer, "Fireplace"Savings, "American Psycho"Corvair, "Shady Town"Hannah Cole, "Nuisance"Alex Lahey, "You'll Never Get Your Money Back"Molly Payton (feat. Oscar Lang), "Bandits"...
2023-05-252h 01Let's Play TenThe Ghosts of Beaches PastPut your feet in the sand and your ears in our hands. MP and Ben have 10 new indie rock tracks to kick off your summer. Plus, "what if..." we could go back in time and do this podcast? It could happen! Episode playlist:Moody Beaches, "Where Do We Go?"The Pearl Harts, "Baby Chaos"Coach Party, "All I Wanna Do Is HateWest Thebarton, "George Michael"The Beaches, "Blame Brett"EXES, "To Death"Cusp, "Inside Out"Homes at Night, "Texaco"Magazine Beach, "Summer Hits"Venus GRRRLS, "Sudocream Queen"Outerloop, "For The People"The Thing, "Beige Bouquet"BONUS...
2023-05-151h 55Let's Play TenLets Go Beyond The Question...Plus...Ben and MP clumsily navigate an easy question with a twisting turning answer. Plus, ten new indie tracks to rock your earholes. Episode playlist:Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "Lights Out"Like Roses, "Easy"Mother the Band, "We're All Gonna Die (But It'll Be Alright)"overpass, "Right Time"Hana Eid, "Shrapnel"Carver Commodore, "Drown Me In Emotions"Moreish Idols, "Chum"Superviolet, "Overrater"Hannah Flora, "Imagine How God Feels"Luke and the Second Coming, "Live Forever"EchoWave, "Sad Dream"Arcy Drive, "Roll My Stone"BONUS CONTENT: Carver Commodore, "Black Plastic"
2023-04-271h 58Let's Play TenSuccess, Fame, and Clear-eyed CynicismMP and Ben don't talk about the thing they were going to talk about. Instead, they briefly dissect the contradictions of fame and success, neither of which they are qualified to discuss. But they did come up with ten fantastic new indie tracks.Episode playlist:Hot Wax, "Treasure"Annabel Lee, "Up"Black Country New Road, "Up Song"Friko, "Crimson to Chrome"dust, "Alternator"Stay Outside, "Afterthought"Tape Runs Out, "Souvenir"Crawlers, "That Time Of Year Always"Loose Lips, "Keep Me Sane"Hannah Jadagu, "What You Did"Girl Scout, "Weirdo"Webbed Wing, "Medication"BONUS CONTENT: Tape Runs...
2023-04-131h 53Let's Play TenMusical Sheldons (or, We Can Stop Counting Now)Are we musical snobs, or just jerks? Ben and MP tell you everything they know, whether you want it or not, about the fine line between encyclopedic knowledge and curmudgeonly elitism. Trust us, you'll like it. Plus, ten new indie songs that are made of fire, lava, and sparks.Episode playlist:Fea, "Isolation"SUDS, "Notice Me"Pynch, "London (edit)"Laveda, "Troy Creeps"The Briefly Gorgeous, "Burnout"The New Death Cult, "Superglue"Bards, "Hot Minute"guessing, "Thoughts"Lemon's, "Wouldn't Change a Thing"Olivia Jean, "Trouble"City Ghost, "Silver To Gold"LEAP, "Sick Sense"BONUS CONTENT: Fea, "Let...
2023-03-231h 49Let's Play TenEpisode the DozenthHow does the solitary listening experience impact how we interpret and enjoy music? MP and Ben come out of their shells and talk about music in social and anti-social situations, and answer the musical question: Is "Larks Tongues in Aspic Part 2" a party anthem?Episode playlist:Dim Wizard w/Steve Ciolek, "Ride The Vibe"Black Honey, "OK"Slow Pulp, "Cramps"Fox Teeth, "Wednesday, Forever"Annie DiRusso, "Nauseous"Fraulein, "Pet"Raue, "Karma"Momma, "Bang Bang"Orchard Keepers, "Paint Me Pretty"LAPeCHE, "Mermaid Blues"Hurray for the Riff Raff, "Pierced Arrows"Bridey Costello, "Deep End"BONUS CONTENT: Black...
2023-03-091h 55Let's Play TenThe Eleven to the Max EpisodeBen and MP discuss that ancient and decaying concept, the long playing record, and its continued resonance in the age of singles. Plus, an absolute scorcher of a playlist!Episode playlist:Year of October, "Paid Back In Spades"M.A.G.S, "Elephant"Pearla, "About Hunger, About Love"Ergo, Bria, "Can't Wait (feat. In The Mourning)"Wilt, "Puberty"Glowing, "Pay the Price"Coach Party, "Micro Aggression"Screaming Females, "So Low"Thanks! I Hate It, "Wet Hot American Bummer"The Sherlock's, "Sirens"Sincere Engineer, "Come Out For A Spell"Auntie Leo and the Backstabbers, "Done No Good"...
2023-02-231h 45Let's Play TenThe Tenthultimate EpisodeIs it real or is it artificial intelligence? Only the A&R guys know for sure. Ben and MP discuss the latest technological advance that's killing music, and why real music made by real people is worth your dollars. Oh, and we decided during the recording of this episode that we would add bonus content, so, MORE real music for you. Episode playlist:Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve"Billy Nomates, "Vertigo"Wilby, "Birthday"Madam Bombs, "Spiral" Sun Room, "Cadillac"About Bunny, "Teeth"Roxx Revolt & The Velvets, "Shotgun"Tulpa, "Ricochet"Maya Lakhani, "Torn in Two"Lifeguard, "Fifty Seven"...
2023-02-022h 00Let's Play TenThe Ninth Shall Rise EpisodeHappy New Year and all the best for 2023! MP and Ben climb back into the Igloo to "literally" kick off the year with ten blazing new indie tracks to "literally" delight your ears and dazzle your mind. It is "literally" our best episode.Episode playlist:Khaki Cuffs, "Waffle House, 1 AM:the moss, "Insomnia"Lime Garden, "Bitter"James Barrett, "Lovely"Patter, "Tanking"DMA'S, "Olympia"Bleach Lab, "Obviously"Carlie Hanson, "Pretender"Into It Over It, "My Goddamn Subconscious"almost monday, "cough drops"Bugsy, "Slip N' Slide"HUNNY, "JFK"
2023-01-191h 47Let's Play TenThe Middle Eighth EpisodeWhen is a top ten episode not a top ten episode? When Ben and MP don't want to be redundant, that's when. Instead of re-playing songs we've already featured, our top ten pulls deep tracks from our favorite overall 2022 releases. It's a throwback to our old mixtapes and how we always tried to avoid the obvious tracks. Clear as mud? It'll all make sense, trust us. Episode playlist:Anorak Patch, "Paris Will Be Paid For"Molly Payton, "Ruins"Pool Kids, "Couch"Motherfolk, "Kill 'em All"Faux Fiction, "The Lucky Ones"Coupons, "Japanese Whiskey"Riverby, "Heavy To...
2022-12-151h 54Let's Play TenThe Harmonic Seventh EpisodeThere are big changes going on in social media and a lot of people, including musicians and artists, are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Ben and MP finally address the blue elephant in the room and discuss alternatives to diffuse that musky stench in the air. Pretty subtle, eh? But, while the little blue bird breathes its last, the music stork is still delivering bundles of rock and roll joy. Here's this episode's high-flying playlist:Hoity-Toity, "Playing The Game"Sun Spots, "Never Gonna Change"Casper Skulls, "Yards"Suki Waterhouse, "Neon Signs"Subsonic Eye, "Aquarius"swim...
2022-12-011h 40Let's Play TenThe Relative Sixth EpisodeTiny bottles of band sweat? Thrift store bric-a-brac? Re-purposed Bic lighters? All hail KING MERCH! Ben and MP evade the big issue and discuss how band merch, now available from the comfort of your phone, helps keeps DIY artists solvent so they can keep bringing you the music you love....like this:Episode playlist:Wunderhorse, "Leader of the Pack"Dosser, "Kids"Tigers Jaw, "Reckless"Blondshell, "Cartoon Earthquake"Fright Years, "Warning Signs"Molly O'Malley, "Diern"Blair Gun, "Lemondrops"Customer, "Floorboards"Can't Swim, "I heard they found you face down inside your living room"Church Girls, "I Hate...
2022-11-031h 31Let's Play TenThe Dominant Fifth EpisodeBe prepared. Or don't. Either way, changes are afoot in the world of touring. If fans can't afford to go to shows and bands can't afford to tour, are there alternative solutions to this live music conundrum? Ben and MP consider some possibilities. But, it's really all about new music...This episodes playlist:Looming, "Burned Bridges"Corella, "Do You Want It?"The Burma, "Into The Light"LAPeCHE, "Slight"Chestnut Grove, "No Stranger"Expert Timing, "Super Ordinary Unimpressed"The Snuts, "Knuckles"Gladie, "Nothing"Jmsey & Beck Pete, "I'll Be Okay"Low Hummer, "Panic Calls"Pretty Sick, "Human Condition"...
2022-10-201h 43Let's Play TenThe Augmented Fourth EpisodeIt's rough out there. The "are-we-or-aren't-we" post-Covid environment and global inflation have driven the emotional and financial costs of being a "working musician" through the roof of the van. More artists are reluctantly electing to stay home rather than tour. Ben and MP try to navigate the complex world of independent tour sustainability. And of course, there's our whole raison d'être...La playlist de cet episode:The Sonder Bombs, "The Star"The Wonder Years, "Doors I Painted Shut"The Rills, "Spit Me Out"New Junk City, "High Contrast"Teens In Trouble, "I'm Not Worried"Press C...
2022-10-061h 45Let's Play TenThe Major Third Episode"Rock is dead", so say the aged pundits. We disagree, and challenge anyone to explain what "rock is dead" even means. How do you kill something that keeps evolving? Thankfully, we have some brand new music that proves Rock and Roll still has a healthy heart rate and a throbbing pulse. This episode's playlist....STAT!Brother O'Brother, "Elixir"Mike Adams at His Honest Weight, "Cherry Corolla"Mercury., "Moment"Love'n'Joy, "Lure of Fortune"BRKN LOVE, "Forever's Enough"Jobber, "Entrance Theme"Prima Queen, "Eclipse"Future Teens, "Team Sports"Goldpark, "I Guess It's Never Enough"Julie Odell, "Envelope"Feverdream, "...
2022-09-221h 44Let's Play TenThe Shorter Second EpisodeBen and MP ponder the existence of the music God, and reach out to some of our favorite artists with some not-so-existential questions. Plus, we discovered a few "new to us" artists, which excites us more than finding a freezer full of creamsicles. This episode's playlist:Youth League, "Nineteen Ninety Nine"THICK, "Happiness"DISQ, "(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs"Molly Payton, "Do It All The Same"Sprints, "Literary Mind"Durry, "Big Boy"Pinkshift, "GET OUT"The Luka State, "Stick Around"Snarls, "After You (Samantha's Song)"Michigander, "Stay Out Of It"Church Girls, "Surface"James Barrett, "Master...
2022-09-081h 36Let's Play TenThe Long First EpisodeIntroducing a new podcast about truly independent music. In each episode, Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier introduce 10 newly released songs from bands on small labels, indie labels, or no labels at all. These are the bands you find by accident in small local record shops and those places on the internet where the hunt for new music is as much fun as finding it. We'll talk about why we love this music, tell some stories, and hopefully help you find your new favorite band. Our first episode is a long one, but you'll hear 10 amazing new tracks from artists...
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