Bandsplain

This week, Yasi is joined by the pride and joy of Belfast, actor Lola Petticrew, to rave about the best new artists coming out of Ireland right now. They get into the wave of young bands blending Irish trad with punk, the importance of community and the live music experience, which crisps (a.k.a. chips) represent certain Britpop bands, and so much more.Listen to the best new music of Ireland playlist right here.Subscribe on YouTube.

CREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Lola Petticrew (@lolapetticrew)Producer: Bre MorellEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino

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Yasi is joined by art and music writer Harry Tafoya to shed some light on the mysterious and enchanting cult favorite Broadcast. They dive into the band’s Birmingham roots, the inspiration that led to their hypnotizing signature sound, vocalist Trish Keenan’s enigmatic delivery and lyricism, and their lasting legacy.Subscribe on YouTube.CREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Harry Tafoya @harrytafoyaProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany CosentinoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week Yasi is joined by the man, the myth, the legend: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. They get into their shared love for Gilmore Girls, biking around the neighborhood listening to Howard Stern, ideas for a debut feature film (Hollywood, listen up!), and of course, Dino’s beautiful new record, ‘There Near'.Listen to Dinosaur Jr.’s ‘There Near’Subscribe on YouTubeCREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuests: J Mascis @jmascisProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany CosentinoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Yasi is joined by returning guest and Bandsplain MVP Patrik Sandberg to share their favorite new releases of the summer and the upcoming new music they’re most excited for.Next, Yasi talks with Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness of Black Bananas about their new album, ‘Bad Bunch’; the importance of physical media; living an artistic life; and much more.Episode playlistListen to the best new music of summer 2026 here.Host: Yasi SalekGuests: Patrik Sandberg @patriksandberg and Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness of Black Bananas @blackbananasbandProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany CosentinoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chris Ryan and Amanda Dobbins join Yasi to revisit the Strokes and their influence on the guitar rock that followed in their wake. They discuss the band's meteoric rise, Julian Casablancas’s distinctive songwriting, the model-filled audiences that helped fuel the band’s early buzz, and how their debut album, 'Is This It,' somehow lived up to the overwhelming hype. Plus, the pressure following their early success, the band’s uneven output in the years that followed, and their resurgence in the TikTok age.

Episode Playlist

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CREDITS:

Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek

Guests: Amanda Dobbins @akdobbins, Chris Ryan @crashactivated

Producer: Rob Sundermann

Editor: Adrian Bridges

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino

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