Nice. This week on the podcast, Broken Baby returns to the podcast to talk about their new album Late Stage Optimism (Out NOW)! Along the way, we chat about reworking parts of the album, favorite pizza toppings, cursing as much as possible, and

#68: Nu Deco Ensemble

Sep 17th, 2021 38m 57s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Sam Hyken, the co-founder, creative director, and composer of the Miami-based orchestra, Nu Deco Ensemble!The ensemble released Paint the Roses, a live EP in collaborating with Larkin Poe. We

#67: This Summer

Sep 10th, 2021 57m 56s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Ohio-based group, This Summer! We chat about their latest single "The Rabbit Hole. Along the way, we chat about live shows, working on their debut album, and why Kiss should get more writing cred

#66: Erose

Aug 26th, 2021 31m 8s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Erose! We chat about her debut single "Unrealistic". Along the way, we chat about writing through breakups, NYC tourist traps, and more!Stream "More": http://hyperurl.co/more.erose/ Theme

#65: Eric Rayn

Aug 20th, 2021 39m 14s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Eric Rayn! We chat about his debut single, "Mr. Smith. Along the way, we chat about acapella groups, performing, and more!Stream "Mr. Smith": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ericrayn/mr-smit

#64: 7Elevan

Aug 13th, 2021 54m 44s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with 7Elevan! We chat about his debut single, "A Little More". Along the way, we chat about interviewing artists, pop-punk, live shows, Fall Out Boy, and more!Stream "A Little More": https://distro

#63: Glass House Point

Aug 6th, 2021 46m 8s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Glass House Point! We chat about the band’s latest EP, Verglas. Along the way, we chat about live shows, covering Rage Against the Machine, posting on social media, and more!Stream "VERGLAS" EP:

#62: In The Mourning

Jul 30th, 2021 50m 10s

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Amanda Tran, lead vocalist of In The Mourning. The LA-based group is releasing the At What Cost Deluxe EP today. The EP features a remix of the title track featuring new friends of the band, nigh

#61: This Is Your God

Jul 23rd, 2021 49m 58s

This week on the podcast, we’re chilling with Ericka Lent, the lead vocalist of This is Your God. The band released their debut single “IDOLS”.Along the way we chat about finding power in writing songs about trauma, how fan culture has changed

#60: nightlife

Jul 16th, 2021 53m 10s

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Hansel from nightlife! We chat about the band’s debut EP, going from producing for other artists to producing their own project, pitbull, and more!Stream "new low" EP: https://linktr.ee/night

#59: Pure XTC

Jul 9th, 2021 57m 35s

It's season seven! This week on the podcast with Taylor from Pure XTC. Her debut single is out TODAY! We chat about the single, starting a new music project, moving from New York, and more. Welcome back to Againist the Algorithm! Stream "Gh

#58: QBomb RETURNS!

Jun 11th, 2021 1h 25m

It's the season finale AND the second anniversary of the podcast.This week the script is getting flipped! Massive friends of the podcast, QBomb (well, 5/6th of QBomb) stopped by to interview Malik about his two years hosting the podcast. Learn

#57: Without The Accent

May 28th, 2021 48m 17s

This week we're hanging out with Maryland-based punk band, Without the Accent! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their latest single "Pulling Through". Along the way, we chat about writing new music, getting back to live shows, Jake P

#56: Autumn Jones

May 14th, 2021 37m 49s

This week we're hanging out with NJ-based singer-songwriter Autumn Jones! Malik sits down with the band to talk about her new single "Bittersweet". Along the way, we chat about getting back to live shows, her role in Concrete Jungle (out now on

#55: Jagged Baptist Club

May 7th, 2021 55m 17s

This week we're hanging out with lead singer/guitarist Blake Stokes from the LA-based band, Jagged Baptist Club! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their new single "CHOP x8". Along the way, we chat about fake airplanes, getting back t

#54: Follow Your Bliss

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 2m

This week we're hanging out with Baltimore-based punk band, Follow Your Bliss! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their latest single "Solemnly Swear". Along the way, we chat about LEGOs, getting back to live shows, the resurgence of r

#53: Communions

Apr 23rd, 2021 40m 24s

This week we're hanging out with Copenhagen-based group, Communions! Malik sits down with lead singer/guitarist Martin and Bassist Mads to chat about their latest record Pure Fabrication. Along the way, we talk about working on the record, what

52: Young Winona

Apr 16th, 2021 59m 11s

This week we're hanging out with LA-based Sludge pop group, Young Winona! Malik sits down with lead singer/guitarist Cassie Gaffaney to chat about their latest single "Confess". Along the way, we talk about signing to Poor Man Records (ran by

#51: Evan Stanley

Apr 9th, 2021 53m 51s

This week we're hanging out with Evan Stanley! Evan dropped his latest single "El Camino" which is the perfect jam for warmer days ahead. We chat about keeping a strong work ethic, how he got Bryan Cranston to feature in the music video for hi

#50: Dog Trainer

Mar 26th, 2021 1h 1m

This week we're hanging out with Dog Trainer! The duo is set to release their latest record 'Scrolling to feel better... part 1" today. We sit down to talk about blending pop sensibilities with indie, working separately during COVID, future pla

#49: Steel Maggie

Mar 19th, 2021 1h 12m

This week we're hanging out with Steel Maggie! We sit down to talk about writing her latest single "Out of Eden". Along the way, we chat about religion, Spotify, and more!Stream “Out of Eden": https://steelmaggiemusic.com/track/2622779/out-of-

#48: Hoity-Toity

Mar 12th, 2021 1h

This week we're hanging out with Hoity-Toity! Find out how the four-piece SoCal rock group has been keeping busy during quarantine with online shows and working on new material. Along the way, we chat about Denny's orders, writing new music, bu

#47: Charlie Houston

Mar 5th, 2021 47m 44s

This week we're hanging out with Charlie Houston! Charlie is gearing up to release her debut EP I Hate Spring on April 23rd through Arts & Crafts. We chat about the amazing single "Calls" and about how it feels to release her debut during COVID

#46: Girl Hazel

Dec 6th, 2020 1h 14m

Well, everyone. Here's the last episode of the season. This week we're chatting with Girl Hazel. We talk about their track "Ohio", AMVs, maintaining relationships with other band members, and more!Stream “Ohio”: https://girlhazel.com/music

#45: The Great Heights Band

Nov 27th, 2020 1h

It's a Thanksgiving miracle! This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Neal from The Great Heights Band. We chat about writing during quarantine, songs with a message, making Spotify playlists, and A Very Rad Pop Christmas Volume 2.St