The Response Episode: Listener Mailbag + Song...

Why does “N.Y. State of Mind” still feel like the gold standard for hip-hop lyricism three decades later? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into Nas’ landmark track, tracing its origins from Queensbridge to Columbia Records, unpacking DJ Premier’s haunting piano sample, and exploring ...  Show more

How did one of rock’s most successful bands of all time accidentally create one of the darkest hits in pop history? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” unpacking the band’s complicated legacy and tracing the blend of American blues, surf rock, ...  Show more

Every year, critics and media outlets the world over put out definitive song-of-summer guides based on... well, we’re not always entirely sure. Certainly popularity, as measured by streams and radio play; not to mention that bewildering feeling that creeps up some time mid-July, ...  Show more

The most requested song with the most requested guest! Miel and Demi are joined by friend and Gilmore Guys fav Anthony Troli (@anthonytroli) to get to the bottom of the Barenaked Ladies banger "One Week", uncovering the mystery of Chalet Swiss along the way. A HUGE thank you to @ ...  Show more

Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Ryan Dombal battle it out over some of their favorite songs of the year in various genres. Matchups include Troye Sivan’s “Rush” vs. NewJeans’ “Super Shy,” Wednesday’s “Chosen to Deserve” vs. Big Thief’s “Vampire Empire,” and Tinashe’s “Needs” vs ...  Show more

It's metal week in the tent with special guest judge Henri Bardot, Brother™, former Metallica T-Shirt wearing tween. Finally answering the question, what would Enter Sandman sound like as an early 2000's indie lullaby in a major key??? UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'Jim Cain' by Bill Callaha ...  Show more