Extended Play

Should Phones Be Banned at Shows? Concert Etiquette, Phoebe Bridgers, and the Fan/Artist Contract

It's time for a little concert etiquette talk. Old dudes like ourselves lament the use of cellphones at concerts all the time, so that's nothing new. But with Phoebe Bridgers recently doing the whole "no phones" thing for her club tour, is the tide turning on cellphones at concerts? We talk about the usefulness of phones, the fan/artist contract at concerts, and whether or not the whole world is actually going to hell. What do you think? Are you cool with artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Jack White banning phones at concerts? Let us know in the comments. Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Forgetting Your Own Lyrics?! Musicians and Teleprompters

This time around, our hosts get a little philosophical. When - if ever - is it okay for musicians to use some sort of aid to remember their lyrics? Watching a couple of live duets in which the guest artist used a teleprompter really got E thinking. Is it a significant downgrade to a live performance if the artist can't remember their own lyrics? Does it even matter? What do you think? Let us know in the comments. Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play: Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Revisiting Death Cab for Cutie for the 1st Time in 20 Years | “I Built You a Tower” Album Review

Despite the occasional rewatch of “The O.C.,” neither of our hosts have listened to much Death Cab for Cutie since the early aughts. So why are we reviewing their latest album, “I Built You a Tower?” Tune in and find out! What do you think of "I Built You a Tower?" Let us know in the comments! ​Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) ​ Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Hip-Hop Classic or Overrated Word Salad? 1st Listen to "Supreme Clientele" by Ghostface Killah

Guessing this one will NOT go over well with the hip-hop heads...This time around for our "crate" album review we're finally listening to Ghosftace Killah's "Supreme Clientele" from 2000. Widely considered a hip-hop classic, our hosts had high hopes (especially as Wu-Tang fans). How did their first listen go? Not great...What do you think of "Supreme Clientele?" Let us know in the comments!Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube):Like/follow/subscribe to Extended PlayJoin the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Is There Such Thing As A "Perfect 10" Album?

Not sure how three years in we still get all worked-up by click-baity lists, but here we are. Pitchfork's "Perfect 10" series is a curious one for sure - both for their choices of artists to interview and the albums those artists choose as "Perfect 10s." Let's talk about it.What album is a "Perfect 10" for you? Let us know in the comments!Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube)Like/follow/subscribe to Extended PlayJoin the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Checking Out Boards of Canada's Chill(ing) New Album: "Inferno" Album Review

Boards of Canada is one of those groups whose albums seem to fly out of the record store, so it was about time we checked them out. At least one of us may have just found one of his new favorite groups. Where does "Inferno" by Boards of Canada end up on our patented tic-tac-toe board of album rankings? Tune in and find out!What did you think of Boards of Canada's "Inferno?" What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments!Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist (YouTube, Spotify)Like/follow/subscribe to Extended PlayJoin the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Our Favorite Guitar Solos of All Time - Maybe Our Strangest List Ever?!

We can guarantee that you won't be able to guess what songs made our list of Favorite Guitar Solos. Okay, so longtime Extended Family members will probably be able to guess at least one of Tank's. ;) What are your favorite guitar solos? Let us know in the comments! ​Listen to these songs on The Ultimate Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) ​ Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play ​ Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Enchanting Dream Pop or a Snoozefest? First Listen to Cocteau Twins "Heaven or Las Vegas"

New format, same Extended Play goodness! "Heaven or Las Vegas" is cited over and over again by musicians as a classic album, so it was time we finally gave it a listen. Stick around to see how we rated the album and what song we added to the Ultimate Extended Playlist. What did you think of "Heaven or Las Vegas?" What's the best title track of all time? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Ultimate Extended Playlist on Spotify Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Too Country? Kacey Musgraves' "Middle of Nowhere" + Our Top 10 Side Projects

Sure, she won the Grammy for Best Album AND for Best Country Album with "Golden Hour," but Kacey Musgraves' last couple of albums haven't been as nearly "country" as many expected them to be. Is "Middle of Nowhere" a return to form, or is it so over-the-top "country" that it rings false? We'll give you our thoughts, count down our Top 10 side projects, and along the way build a five-song playlist that'll renew your passion for music. What did you think of "Middle of Nowhere?" What are some of your favorite side projects? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube): Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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Time To Call It Quits? Foo Fighters “Your Favorite Toy” + A New Album Rating Scale

Our co-hosts VASTLY different opinions about Foo Fighters inspired a perhaps long-overdue revision of our rating scale. Just how do you rank an album that's probably a catalogue highlight for diehard fans but almost completely ignorable for anyone else? Find out in this week's episode. Along the way, we build a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music.What do you think of "Your Favorite Toy" by Foo Fighters? What do you think of the new rating scale? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments. Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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How Can Musicians This Good Make Music This Bad?! Dream Theater's "Octavarium" + Record Store Day 2026 Recap

We've known about Dream Theater for years, particularly in terms of their reputation for being incredibly adept musicians. So do musical chops = entertaining music? Well, we were certainly entertained, but maybe not for the right reasons. Plus, cohost E recaps his experience hunting down vinyl at Record Store Day 2026. Along the way, we build a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music.What do you think of "Octavarium" by Dream Theater? What records did you pick up at Record Store Day this year. What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments. Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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Uncovering the Origins of Hardcore - 1st Listen to Black Flag's "Damaged" + Problematic Artists

Since our hosts both fell in love with Turnstile in the past few years, we thought it was time to go back to the origins of hardcore and see what we've missed. We're starting with Black Flag's "Damaged" from 1981(!) This album's influence is undeniable, but does it hold up in 2026? Plus, new albums from Morrissey and Ye have us revisiting the age-old debate of what to do when your favorite artists seem to be awful humans. Along the way, we build a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think of "Damaged" by Black Flag? Can you separate the art from the artist? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments. Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube): Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

Robyn *REALLY* Lets Her Body Talk - Reviewing "Existentialism" + Our Ten Bucket List Concerts

A new Robyn album is always cause for celebration, and this week we check out her latest - "Sexistentialism." We should've picked up from the album title and cover that we were in for an extremely horny album, but somehow we were still surprised just *how* horny it was - which definitely says more about us than Robyn. We'll let you know who should check this album out, count down ten artists we want to see live before they/we kick the bucket, and along the way create a playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think of "Sexistentialism" by Robyn? What concerts are on your bucket list? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments. Korn's "Blind" as baseball entrance music Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube): Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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Our Only Hope Against AI or Just Hype? Angine de Poitrine + Top 10 Weird Songs by "Normal" Artists

If you're anywhere near as obsessive about music as we are, Angine de Poitrine's KEXP performance has been inescapable these past few weeks. So is this just weird prog rock for music nerds or a real blow against the looming threat of AI on music? We dig into their latest album, count down ten weird songs by "normal" bands, and along the way create a playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. This one is a long one, so buckle up! What do you think of "Volume II" by Angine de Poitrine? What are some other weird songs "normal" bands? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments. Watch the viral KEXP performance Listen to the Extended Playlist (⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠) ⁠Like/follow/subscribe⁠ to Extended Play ⁠Join the Extended Family on Patreon⁠ for even more playlists

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Under-appreciated Masterpiece? First Listen to Fiona Apple's "The Idler Wheel..." + Top 10 Canadian Songs

Fiona Apple has such a unique career arc. Following huge mainstream success with her debut album to creating genre-defying critical masterpieces, she's got the respect of the public and the critics locked. Maybe it's time we actually give her our undivided attention? 😏 We listen to "The Idler Wheel..." for the first time, count down the Top 10 songs by Canadians, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "The Idler Wheel?" What are your favorite songs by Canadians? What album should we listen to next? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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Remember When Country Was Country? Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" + Songs That Make Us Laugh

It's been a minute since either of us have listened to a capital-C Country album. Was this the right choice? We dig into Willie Nelson's classic "Red Headed Stranger" blindly and end up with mixed thoughts. Who found it haunting and romantic? Who was bored? Check out the episode and find out. We also count down 10 songs that crack us up, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music.What do you think about "Red Headed Stranger?" What songs make you laugh, whether intentionally or not? What album should we listen to next? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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Is This Album Too Metal For Us?! First Listen to Gojira's "From Mars to Sirius" + Songs To Drive To

We're back with another first listen to an album - an artist - that we should've probably listened to already. This week it's Gojira's "From Mars to Sirius." Is it possible that this album is too metal even for us?! Or do we just not get it? Plus, we count down our 10 favorite songs to drive to, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "From Mars to Sirius?" What are you favorite songs to drive to? What album should we listen to next? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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First Listen to Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange" + Songs to Fall Asleep To

Two white dudes sit in a basement and talk about R&B. No, it's not the setup for an off-color joke, it's actually what you'll see on this week's edition of Extended Play. We went digging in the crate to listen to album we completely missed the first time around and found "Channel Orange" by Frank Ocean. Are we R&B converts? Maybe! We also count down our 10 favorite songs to fall asleep to, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "Channel Orange?" What are you favorite songs to fall asleep to? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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From "Brat" to Avant Garde Pop?! "Wuthering Heights" by Charli XCX + The Top 10 Movie Soundtracks

We admit it: we never listened to "brat." Not that shocking, considering we're not huge pop fans. But when we heard Charli XCX was doing the soundtrack for "Wuthering Heights," we thought it might be our way in. Were we pleasantly surprised? Terribly disappointed? Watch and find out! We'll also count down our 10 favorite movie soundtracks, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "Wuthering Heights?" What are you favorite soundtracks? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube): Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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Minds Blown! 🤯 1st Listen to Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life," + Top 10 Artists of the 90s

It's time to review another classic album we somehow never got around to listening to before. Can you believe neither of us had ever given "Songs in the Key of Life" a full listen?! I mean, it was released the year we were both born. 👴👴 Watch us get our minds blown by a 50 year-old album, and then stick around as E tries to guess the Top 10 Artists of the '90s. Plus, as always, we give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music.What do you think about "Songs in the Key of Life?" How would you have done in our "10 Before 5" music trivia quiz? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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