We spoke to our guest about the timelessness and timeliness of Kenny Rogers in her life. We started with Kenny’s 8-track tapes playing in her grandparent's car, then ventured to the time she had the chance to meet him and, finally, all the way

Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole: Minneapolis Authenticity

Jun 23rd, 2020 46m 2s

The Real is Back Music: linktr.ee/TRIBMusic | We spoke to one of Minneapolis’ finest up and coming rap duos, The Real is Back Music. We spoke about how Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole helped get them through difficult times and shaped their desire t

Fall Out Boy and Dave Matthews: Remember to Call Mom

Jun 16th, 2020 28m 59s

This week, we spoke to our guest about two bands that many discuss in the same breath: Fall Out Boy and Dave Matthews Band. We also got a better appreciation for the things that our parents did for us as kids. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll g

Garden State Movie Soundtrack: How We Cope

Jun 9th, 2020 29m 28s

This week, we spoke to our guest about the soundtrack of the 2004 film Garden State. We talked about how the movie brought back nostalgic memories of his childhood and how revisiting the soundtrack a decade later helped him cope with his mother

Linkin Park | One More Light: Chester's Impact from Nepal to Virginia

May 26th, 2020 26m 46s

Our guest told us about the first time he heard Linkin Park, why it took him 4 years to figure out the band's name, and what Chester Bennington’s death taught him about grieving. We also dove into the state of mental health treatment in Nepal a

In Defense of EDM: Skillrex, Illenium, and Savoy

May 19th, 2020 30m 17s

The Beatles | Hey Jude: A Musical in Lebanon

May 12th, 2020 22m 51s

Artist: The Beatles | Song: Hey Jude | This week, we spoke to our guest about his real life version of the movie Across the Universe. That is if Across the Universe took place on a bus in Lebanon traveling to see Sting at ancient ruins. We also

Built to Spill | Carry the Zero: On Repeat Through the Years

May 5th, 2020 23m 2s

Artist: Built to Spill | Song: Carry the Zero | This week, we talked about the pros and cons of being a night guard at a firework stand, why Frances Quinlan’s version of this song is great, and what it’s like to be an educator in the time of CO

Demi Lovato | Skyscraper: An Artist Like Me

Apr 28th, 2020 26m 13s

Artist: Demi Lovato | Song: Skyscraper | Mental health, seeing yourself in an artist, and why the populations of scientific studies also need to have a voice. Somehow we managed to cover that all while talking about how Demi Lovato’s Skyscraper

Lorde | Supercut: After the Break-Up

Apr 21st, 2020 24m 14s

Artist: Lorde | Song: Supercut | This week, we looked back on our guest’s first big break up through the lens of the phenomenal Lorde song, Supercut. Coincidentally, this was also Lorde's break up song. We also learned that Sarah's go to song a

Adolescent Retrospective: From R&B to Rancid

Apr 14th, 2020 29m 22s

Brian Eno & Harold Budd | First Light: An Education in Ambient Music

Mar 26th, 2020 27m 28s

Artist: Brian Eno & Harold Budd | Song: First LightFull disclosure, we knew nothing about ambient music before this show. If you are in the same boat, this is a perfect episode for you. Or if you ever wanted to know our most played songs of all

Chumped | Teenage Retirement: The French Exchange Student

Mar 17th, 2020 23m 39s

Artist: Chumped | Song: Coffee | Learning a new language is tough. It is even more difficult when someone tries to teach you that language through lyrics that no one understands anyway. This week, pop-punk, a french exchange student, and lots o

Against Me! | People Who Died: A Safe Take-off

Mar 10th, 2020 21m 27s

Artist: Against Me! | Song: People Who Died | This week, we took inspiration from a Good Charlotte classic and took a dive into the Chronicles of Life and Death. We spoke about Against Me’s cover of People who Died. This song was originally rec

Summertime '99

Mar 3rd, 2020 30m 50s

This week we threw out the script on our usual structure and traveled back to 1999, a time where any genre of music could be a hit and frosted tips were still forgivable. We talked about three amazing songs, with three amazing videos: Aphex Twi

Let it Happen | Tame Impala

Feb 25th, 2020 27m 51s

Artist: Tame Impala | Song: Let it Happen | Theme music: "It's Alright to Feel Okay" by Native Bells. | For more information on Native Bells: https://nativebells.bandcamp.com/