For The Record With Gg And Adam

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

Alexandra Levy, who records under the name Ada Lea, is a Montreal artist who has recorded her first album, "What We Say in Private," based on 180 days of journaliing following the breakup of an important romantic relationship. We discuss the record in-dep

Stef Chura is a singer-songwriter from Michigan who brings a new and more mature sound to her sophomore album, "Midnight," with the help of producer Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest. We discuss the record in-depth in episode #109 of "For the Record."

Charly Bliss's sophomore album is loaded with pop hooks, but also represents a leap forward in both sound and maturity. Is it synth pop, or guitar rock with synths? Yes! We discuss "Young Enough" in-depth in episode #108 of "For the Record."

Jade Bird is a petite, young woman with a powerful voice and smart lyrics, exploring Americana from across the pond. We discuss her debut LP on episode #107 of "For the Record."

Control Top's debut LP blows your hair back with polished punk that wants to destroy the system. We discuss "Covert Contracts" in episode #106 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

L.A.-based Sasami is a multi-instrumentalist who is best-known as the synth player for the band Cherry Glazerr. Her layered, intense, self-titled debut record plumbs the depths of relationships gone awry to create a lush sound that you can't help but sing

After a few years away, Seattle's Tacocat comes roaring back with an album that takes the anxiety of post-2016 America and transforms it into a joy and optimism that's still grounded in reality.

Sego was one of our favorite discoveries from South by Southwest this year, and we were eagerly anticipating the release of their second album, "Sego Sucks," which did not disappoint. We discuss it in-depth in episode #103 of "For the Record."

Jenny Lewis' richly-produced, ambitious new album might be her best since she left Rilo Kiley. We discuss "On the Line" in-depth on episode #102 of "For the Record."

In episode #101 of "For the Record," we depart from our usual format to discuss our favorite discoveries from the 2019 South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas.

Both the cover art and title of Mike Krol's new album give insight into what this record sounds like: a fuzzy, raw, emotional gut-punch full of cathartic, sing-a-long choruses and self-aware lyrics.

Better Oblivion Community Center is an exciting new collaboration between two extremely talented singer-songwriters, Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers, the latter of whom we discussed in episode #75. We discuss Better Oblivion Community Center's self-title

Buke and Gase is an experimental pop duo who make their own instruments and create an unclassifiable sound that rewards repeated listens. We discuss their new album "Scholars" on episode #98 of "For the Record."

Foxwarren is led by Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, and brings a rich, complex warmth to the isolation of the Canadian prairie. We discuss it in-depth on episode #97 of "For the Record."

Boygenius is the group project of Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers, who recorded this six-song EP when they came together in an L.A. studio for a four-day break in their own solo touring schedules.

On the surface, Rubblebucket's fifth LP is a fun, energizing dose of electro-funk to which you can't help but dance. But dig a little deeper and you'll find a thoughtful meditation on finding joy and personal growth in the aftermath of major health and re

This is Ian Sweet's second record, but to some degree it's a solo debut by vocalist/guitarist Jilian Medford. We discuss Ian Sweet's rebirth with the melodic, experimental "Crush Crusher" in-depth on episode #94 of "For the Record."

Swearin' broke up 3 years ago, but have reunited for a third LP. We discuss Swearin's new record, "Fall into the Sun," in depth in episode #93 of "For the Record."

The Beths is a new power pop band from New Zealand who pile hooks upon hooks while also creating impressive depth. We discuss their debut LP, “Future Me Hates Me” in episode #92 of “For the Record.”