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New Releases
Metal Marty - Metal Marty’s Greatest Hits
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Metal Marty is a guitarist best known for his work with the American rock band, Supersuckers. He has now released his debut solo album titled "Metal Marty's Greatest Hits". The album features the collaboration and support of his bandmates Chris Von Streicher and Eddie Spaghetti, who co-wrote the album with Metal Marty. The album showcases Metal Marty's musical prowess and versatility as a guitarist, and serves as a testament to his talent as a solo artist.
John Frusciante - . I : I I .
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":I I" and ".I :" are two separate versions of John Frusciante's new album. Frusciante is a highly regarded musician and guitarist best known for his work with the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, where he was a member from 1988 to 1992, and then again from 1998 to 2009. The two versions of the album were created with a focus on the sonic exploration of gradually evolving sounds, with the tracks being recorded live to CD burner with no overdubs. The album was inspired by Frusciante's interests in ambient and experimental music, as well as his desire to create music that conveyed a sense of movement and stillness. The ".I :" version of the album is available on vinyl only, and contains one track that is not included on the CD version. The ":I I" version of the album is the longer version, available on CD.
The Waeve - The Waeve
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"The Waeve" is the debut album by the collaborative band formed by Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall. Graham Coxon is best known as the guitarist of the highly influential Britpop band Blur, known for hits such as "Girls & Boys" and "Parklife". Rose Elinor Dougall is a singer-songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the retro-pop band The Pipettes, known for their revival of the classic girl-group sound. The album marks the first time the two musicians have joined forces, bringing together Coxon's experience in alternative rock and Dougall's background in pop.
Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance - Revisited
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The Revisited LP is a special album released by the band Thrice to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic album "The Artist in the Ambulance". The album features new renditions of the original tracks and includes special guests such as Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, Jay Vilardi of Death Cab for Cutie, and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. The Revisited LP is a collaborative effort between the band and their musical peers, showcasing a unique reinterpretation of the original tracks and paying homage to the album's lasting impact on the music community. The album release is accompanied by a nationwide tour, giving fans the opportunity to hear the new versions of the tracks live.
Smashing Pumpkins - Atum: Act Two
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Smashing Pumpkins have released the second act of their new rock opera “ATUM”, a sequel to their classic records “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” and “Machina/The Machines Of God”. The first act was released in November with 11 songs and the complete collection of “Act I & II” is now available. Frontman Billy Corgan spoke with NME about his 33-song project and said that he believes “more is more”. The band first teased the project with the release of single “Beguiled”, which is part of the second act. The final act of the “ATUM” trilogy is set to be released on April 21 with a three-part box set and 10 bonus tracks. The Smashing Pumpkins will also headline the new festival “The World is a Vampire” in Mexico next month alongside Interpol.
New 90s Podcast
Wünderband - Wünderband
On their self-released and self-titled one and only album from 1997, Wünderband craft concise power pop that deserves to be on your radar
We've revisited plenty of albums released on major and independent labels from the 90s, but digging into self-released albums isn't something we've explored much - until now! Take New York City's Wünderband, who self-released their self-titled album in 1997. On the opening track, the band make their sound clear - punchy, catchy power-pop with some twists and turns. From the opening Aimee Mann call-out track "Yes Yes Hey Hey" to the Jellyfish inflected "I Don't Mind," the band sounds right at home alongside fellow 90s three-and-a-half-minute power pop magicians like Fountains of Wayne, Sloan, or The Figgs. SPECIAL GUEST: Whitney Beehler - DMO UNION
Coming Soon
February Album Review Tournament- Group 1 of 3
How about this for a future episode of Dig Me Out? We'll post 9 suggested albums each week and you guys get to vote on which ones move forward. The top 2 from each group will have a final poll at the end of the month.
Worth a listen
This week, we checked out two amazing podcast episodes and we wanted to share them with you! First, Abandon Albums interviewed Jimmy Ashhurst of Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds and Buckcherry. Jimmy shares his experiences with the Ju Ju Hounds and making the lost second album. He’s a true rock-n-roll troubadour, a creative bass player, and a great storyteller. Second, 60 Songs that Explain the 90s pointed it’s laser at Depeche Mode "Enjoy the Silence". Rob Harvilla and Craig Jenkins dive into the hit song and reflect on its impact on the 90s music.
From the 639 episode archive
The story of 90s rock one week at a time since 2011. Weekly episodes featuring 90s album reviews, interviews, and roundtable discussions. Made possible by the DMO Union.
Sloan - Twice Removed
We dive into the four-singer/songwriter band Sloan to figure out if this is the best Canadian album of all time or even the best by the band
Cheap Trick - Cheap Trick (1997)
Cheap Trick has two self-titled albums. Colin Gawel of Watershed helps us dissect and provide context for the 1997 album.
Real music, real connections
Will we still enjoy talking and bonding over music if it's solely created by AI?
Will we geek out over the details of your favorite albums, compare notes on live performances, or bond over shared musical interests? There would be no more music trivia, no more debates over who's the best band or singer, and no more discovering new music together. Enjoy music and how it connects us before it’s just background noise.
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