For The Record With Gg And Adam

Bad Moves recorded this album before the pandemic, but it's even more relevant now. In these days of constant crisis and a devastating wealth gap, are you still having a good time? Because Bad Moves is, and their fantastic second record is here to help.

The members of Ohmme are classically-trained musicians and veterans of the Chicago improvisational jazz scene. They make experimental pop that balances harmony and chaos: Beautiful, twinned vocals with noise elements and creative time signatures.

A global pandemic, nationwide protests, pervasive social isolation, and we recently had to cancel our August wedding because of the virus. These are bleak times for many of us, but the second LP by Whim is the witty, catchy, ray of sunshine we need now.

After being unceremoniously dropped by 4AD after the label judged her to be insufficiently commercially successful, TORRES plowed her disappointment into her art to make her most gorgeous, fully-realized album yet. We discuss "Silver Tongue."

Former frontman of The Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser, brings us an ambitious and cinematic solo record. Its thematic focus on friends and strangers that made an impression on him is wonderfully nostalgic listening for our quarantine days.

Katie Crutchfield brings a more direct, Americana-influenced sound on her 5th album as Waxahatchee, "Saint Cloud;" it may be her best yet. We discuss it in-depth in episode #125 of "For the Record." For all prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com

Wisconsin five-piece Disq bring an eclectic mix of 90s influences to their debut LP, "Collector," which we discuss in-depth in episode #124 of "For the Record." For all the prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On her second album, "Cha Cha Palace," Angelica Garcia mixes a variety of styles with her exceptional voice into a cohesive celebration of her LatinX identity with universal appeal.

On their ninth studio album, veteran indie rockers Nada Surf examine themes of loneliness and interconnectedness with their trademark bittersweet, melodic hooks. We discuss "Never Not Together" in-depth in episode #122 of "For the Record."

Hop Along frontwoman Frances Quinlan's first solo record, "Likewise," shows an impressive range, both emotionally and sonically. We discuss it in-depth in episode #121 of "For the Record."

On their second album, The Big Moon makes a significant departure in their sound to deliver a poppy, danceable take on how to keep your chin up in a world that's falling apart. We take an in-depth look at "Walking Like We Do" in episode #120.

Sharon Van Etten's first studio album in 5 years is a major leap forward for her sound, as synths and drones add an undercurrent of dread to her warm and emotional vocals. We discuss "Remind Me Tomorrow" in-depth in episode #119 of “For the Record.”

Renowned jazz bassist/singer-turned-indie-pop songwriter Kate Davis' debut album, “Trophy,” is a strong, cohesive collection of clever, emotionally wide-open songs about love, longing, loss, and growth.

Great Grandpa have evolved their sound significantly from where they started with their first album to where they end up with this new second album, "Four of Arrows."

British band Sports Team has yet to release a full-length, but they're one of our favorite new discoveries this year, so we decided to talk about their 3 EPs released so far on episode #116 of "For the Record."

It's been five long years since the last album from The Hold Steady, and "Thrashing Thru the Passion" is a wonderful return to form. We discuss it in-depth in episode #115 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Brittany Howard took a break from making albums with her band, Alabama Shakes, to make this personal and inventive solo record, "Jaime." We discuss it in-depth in episode #114 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Brisbane, Australia's WAAX brings heavy guitars, acrobatic female vocals, and a bit of a pop sensibility on their debut LP, "Big Grief." We discuss it in-depth in episode #113 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Sleater-Kinney's ninth album, produced by St. Vincent, finds them going in a new and sometimes uncomfortable direction, as they confront a world on the brink with their trademark rock trio ferocity... but also some electronics. We discuss "The Center Won'

Lizzo is that rare, complete superstar package: Charm, humor, great songwriting, and an incredible voice. She's been steadily amassing fans for the past few years, but this major-label debut may be her breakout moment. We discuss the record in-depth in ep