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Ranking The Black Keys’ Albums from Best to Worst

Ranking The Black Keys’ Albums from Best to Worst

Sam PhelpsApr 13, 2024

If you’ve listened to my show since I’ve started at X, you know that I LOVE to talk about The Black Keys. They’re the band that got me interested in alternative tunes in the first place. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever shut the hell up about them, I may be pushing it that badly. But to celebrate the release of their new record Ohio Players (which I chatted about…

Chatting with Patrick Carney of The Black Keys!

Chatting with Patrick Carney of The Black Keys!

Sam PhelpsApr 6, 20241 min read

Had the unreal opportunity to have a quick phone chat with Patrick Carney of The Black Keys. If you missed the news, they’ve got a BRAND NEW RECORD OUT NOW called Ohio Players. We get into collaborating with Beck and…

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Chatting w/ Mikey Shoes From Queens of the Stone Age

Justin CrouchMar 13, 20241 min read

It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Michael Shuman (aka Mikey Shoes) from Queens of the Stone Age. In our chat we discussed his deep resume (including his appearance in the Wedding Singer), how involved each of the band…

Itsy Bitsy Spider…If System of a Down Covered It

Itsy Bitsy Spider…If System of a Down Covered It

Justin CrouchFeb 26, 20241 min read

Ever wonder what classic kids nursery rhymes and songs would sound like if they were covered by System of a Down? Wonder no more thanks to this incredible YouTuber! WHAT. A. TALENT. I actually can’t wait to blast this with…

Chatting with Rural Alberta Advantage

Chatting with Rural Alberta Advantage

Justin CrouchFeb 22, 20241 min read

Nils and Amy of Rural Alberta Advantage joined me in studio today ahead of their show TONIGHT (Feb 22) at The Palace Theatre in Calgary. We chatted a lot about their latest record, “The Rise & The Fall”, specifically the…