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Let's Play Ten

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Let's Play Ten: The indie and DIY music we love and why we love it.

Hosts MP and Ben each pick 5 new songs from 5 different DIY/Small Label artists, and then one deeper track from an older release. We’ll discuss a little bit about each artist and try our best to be as entertaining as all heck for our listeners (we have stories). We DO NOT & WILL NOT monetize this podcast or it’s content, and we WILL NOT be adding sponsors of any sort at any time for our financial gain. We both just want to support artists we love and offer some help in any way we can. Our goal audience is musicians, artists, and fans like yourself and strengthening the music community through an honest and passionate podcast that is all about the art.

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S5 · E89
October 29 · 2 hr 5 min
The Best Laid Plans
Every two weeks, your hosts MP and Ben present ten new songs from indie and unsigned artists. On this episode: Ben talks about his first time seeing WILT, and MP tells the epic tale of almost not making it to a RUSH concert...twice. Our playlist is brought to you by the word "amazing". EPISODE PLAYLIST: Tooth, "Take Me As I Am" Art d'Ecco, "How Real is Real?" Annabel Lee, "Evil" Kittridge, "Root Rot" Small Pond , "Soft Burn" Bee Blackwell, "The Knife" iliad, "Skeletons" Caroline Rose, "Calm" Bonniesongs , "Scream" TVOD, "Rotten" Lookout, "Austin Ln" Pink Breath of Heaven, "Colors Make A Sound" BONUS TRACK: Art d'Ecco, "The Death of Indie" Stuff we talked about: Links to alternative music services Audiomack and Subvert Links to music from Wilt and Adult DVD Main Theme Song: Faux Fiction, "Hello" Closing Theme Song: manners, please, "Stay Strange"
S5 · E88
October 15 · 2 hr 3 min
WWJHD?
Every two weeks, your hosts MP and Ben present ten new songs from indie and unsigned artists. On this episode: The boys talk about their latest album obsessions, their favorite soundtracks, and what's written on the bathroom walls at America's most populous truck stop. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Dimmer Switch, "Be Somebody" NOBRO, "Girls Like Us" Bells of the Beach, "Backup Plan" Wet Denim, "Water For Dogs" Drug Store Raid, "Here Comes Franz" Queen of Jeans, "Still Learning" Cor de Lux, "The Cringe" Marriani , "Whiskey" The Wheel Workers, "So Wrong" Ruby Archer, "I Am Only" Full Flower Moon Band, "Super Like Me" The Floor is Lava, "Lydia " BONUS TRACK: Cor de Lux, "Cannibals" Stuff we talked about: Links to albums from: Nicole Atkins, The Jump Cuts, Agatha Is Dead, Danielle Ponder Cities added to the map this episode: Kill Devil Hills, Warwick, South Bend. Main Theme Song: Faux Fiction, "Hello" Closing Theme Song: manners, please, "Stay Strange" CORRECTION: Steven Higginbotham/Wheel Workers are from HOUSTON (not Austin). Our sincere apologies.
S5 · E87
September 24 · 2 hr
The Hot Whale Hour
Every two weeks, your hosts MP and Ben present ten new songs from indie and unsigned artists. On this episode: MP asks Ben if "radio" still exists, Ben apparently spends more time than MP assessing new music, and there's a whale about. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Dillon Jo, "Vertigo" Perennial, "Me and The Magpie" James Barrett, "New York State" Whalefall, "If We Sink" Post Sex Nachos, "Silver Line" Appleseed, "Side Effects May Include:" Megasound, "Supersize" Kouskous Heaven, "If She Was a Spice, She'd Be Flour..." The Jump Cuts, "South Beach" Just Penelope, "Great Lake" veto, "ps2" La Sécurité, "Deny" BONUS TRACK: Whalefall, "Hit (In the Intersection)" Stuff we talked about: Check out Aaron Peakes awesome artwork on their Insta @phantasmall or click here for their store. Here's an article about private equity and indie music Main Theme Song: Faux Fiction, "Hello" Closing Theme Song: manners, please, "Stay Strange"
S5 · E86
September 10 · 1 hr 57 min
Wherefore Art Though?
Every two weeks, your hosts MP and Ben present ten new songs from indie and unsigned artists. On this episode: MP caves, Ben raves, and the boys discuss how some bands are making art a natural extension of their music. Also, MP takes the word "barnyardian" for a test drive. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Neighbour Club, "Gold Leaf Girl" Cardinal Bloom, "Melatonin" million bijillion, "Michael" Paper Lady, "Cellsword" Sour Widows, "Lucky Star" French Film, "Let Go of Precious Things" I See Orange, "Allow Me" Jerry Big's World Famous Band, "Berlin" The Joy Hotel, "May Queen" SKORTS, "Headrush" lozenge, "communion wine" Bus Crush, "Best Part" BONUS TRACK: French Film, "Crude Charm" Cities added to the map this episode: Swindon Main Theme Song: Faux Fiction, "Hello" Closing Theme Song: manners, please, "Stay Strange"
S5 · E85
August 27 · 2 hr 3 min
The World Is Leaving Us Behind
Every two weeks, your hosts MP and Ben present ten new songs from indie and unsigned artists. On this episode: MP survived another Outlaw Music Festival, Ben is excited about some shows coming to Indianapolis, and the boys bid farewell to a legend. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Bugsy, "drip dry" Grumpy, "Twenty-Five" Practically People, "Get Home Safe" OK Cowgirl, "Rock n Roll Ruined My Life" talker, "Strangers" Grace Cummings, "Bloodhorse!" Cherry Vance, "better" MyVeronica, "In This Endless Lifetime" Really Regular, "Crickets" Weather Happy, "It Leaks Out" Jupiter Bloom, "Water Lillies" stepover, "shell" BONUS TRACK: Dolly Parton, "Living On Memories of You" Stuff we talked about: Visit Indy's Church of Noise here: https://churchofnoise.org/ Check out Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble here: https://donwas.bandcamp.com/album/groove-in-the-face-of-adversity Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here: https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/ Cities added to the map this episode: Tampa Theme Song: Faux Fiction, "Hello"
S5 · E84
August 13 · 2 hr 3 min
The Riffs of Doom
Ben has returned from his annual pilgrimage to the Mile Of Music festival and has good things to report. Meanwhile, MP has some complaints about that "other" music festival. The boys talk about the new releases from Slow Fiction and Cinema Stare, and present a playlist of ten brand new indie rock tracks that won't gut your staff or try to sell you water. EPISODE PLAYLIST: BODEGA, "Weather Me" Porch Light, "Under" Swapmeet, "Seeds" Tough Cookie, "Mercy!" Bloome, "Bows & Daisies" Fudge, "What About Me" Man/Woman/Chainsaw, "The Thing" waltzerr, "Ciggy B" Mallory Hawk, "Caretaker" Honest Work, "The Final Prose" Dopamine, "Crash" Women in Peril, "No Fun" BONUS TRACK: Mallory Hawk, "Rabbit Hole" Links to stuff we talked about: Check out the new Slow Fiction album "dollhouse" Check out the new Cinema Stare EP "Stink" Visit Infinite Spin records in St. Louis Get tickets to the Eric Bachmann house show tour Cities added to the map this episode: Prague, Czechia Wilmington, North Carolina
S5 · E83
July 29 · 2 hr 3 min
If These Walls Could Scream
MP just turned the big 6-0 and he's feeling nostalgic, and a little embarrassed. The boys talk about a few albums that have caught their attention and accidentally stumble across the secret to Instagram traction. As always, they’ve got a monster playlist of brand new indie rock songs that will keep you parasite free and young at heart. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Loose Buttons, “Sure Thing” Polly, “Shut Up” Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess, “Unraveling” Library Card, “People Pleaser” Zac and the New Men, “Let Me Walk Away” Computerwife, “Nobody” THEATRE, "Black Swan" Cusk, "Dooms banjo" Carla Wehbe, "Broke Your Heart" Dirty Harry, "Love and Piss" CQ Wrestling, "HEALTH+" Jenna Pascale, "Dissociated in New York" BONUS TRACK: THEATRE, "Messiah" Link: Click here to check out music by Palehound Link: Click here to check out music by YadaYada
S5 · E82
July 9 · 2 hr 1 min
It's Funnier If You Explain It
Ben and MP return from their June vacation and have to re-learn how to podcast. The boys talk about a few of their recent album obsessions, and lament yet again about self-important social media posts. More importantly, they've got a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will ride your unicycle and move your funcos. EPISODE PLAYLIST Council Grounds, "Doubt" Fiddlehead, "Baby I'll Change" the thing is, "Logic" Bottle Rockets, "Home" Magnesia, "Ashes/Waves" Tooth, "Schoolyard" Hew, "Reconciliation" Girl Cologne, "Crash" Chewing Gum, "Possum" Office Party, "Alone" Shallowater, "Gods Gonna Give You a Million Dollars" Insignificant Other, "In Parking Lots" BONUS TRACK: Bottle Rockets, "Won't Speak Again" Link: Click here for Gretel's cd release show recorded in Oslo Link: Click here for info about the Oh Yeah Music Centre Cities added to the map this episode: 1
S5 · E81
May 28 · 2 hr 12 min
Is This The Way?
MP and Ben are packing their bags because it's time for their summer break. The boys deep dive into the new releases from Brodie Milner and Bah-Bah Genesis, and MP strongly recommends Mando and Grogu. As always, we've got a playlist of 10 brand new indie rock tracks that will stick new pins in your map and stay crunchy in milk. EPISODE PLAYLIST: War on Women, "Balance" Loose Content, "Big Bright Burning Sun" Philine Sonny, "The Band" Cordelia Gartside, "what the heart wants" Lazy Haze, "Web" Longfield and Super Skeleton, "Human Being" Nara's Room, "Cut To Blue" negativespace, "a calm collapse" Eaves Wilider, "Daisy Chain Reaction" Mia June, "Pet" no problemo!, "Mr. Pibb Ain't Quite Flyin' Off The Shelves, Todd" Wait. Think. Fast., "Soft Song in a Hard Time" BONUS TRACKS: Bah-Bah Genesis, "Cherry Jam", Brodie Milner, "A Hateful Song" Shout-outs to: Smartpunk Records and Father/Daughter Records Cities added to the map this episode: 3 MP and Ben will return in Avengers: Doomsday (or July 9th, whichever comes first).
S5 · E80
May 14 · 1 hr 55 min
Neo-Confused Podcasters
MP pulls off a miracle and scores tickets to the second hottest tour of the year, Ben celebrates the tenth anniversary of one of his favorite local releases, and the boys break down the new albums from Future Teens and Goo. All that, and a playlist of brand new indie rock that will cure your red dot fever without those pesky service fees. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Hipsy Gap, "South" KALI MASI, "Searching for a Sunbeam" Spoils, "Red Roof" Two Thumbs Down, "Natural Light" MLEKO, "Denouement" Meg Elsier, "Meaning of Life" Truthpaste, "Never Gonna Give" Maddy Davis, "Afraid" Modern Woman, "Blessed Day" Brockhoff, "Front Row" The Overhead Bins, "I'd Spiral Down" Katie Greene, "Loose Ends" BONUS TRACK: Two Thumbs Down, "BROOOOKLYN"
S5 · E79
April 30 · 2 hr 4 min
Noisy and Moist
Ben is particularly excited about two new albums. MP passes down muso-generational wealth. The boys continue to update the map and contemplate whether AI-driven angst will result in great organic art. As always, we've got a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will cause a tornado in your pants and make your dog drool. EPISODE PLAYLIST: hallpass, “Habits" Lime Garden, “Cross My Heart” / Link to video binsad, “pearl” Gretel, “Unbloom” Dowsing Rod, “windmill” Red Output, “Gnawing at the Cage” Snorkeler, "Surprise!" Makai Colvin, "Prettiest Thing" Take Steps, "Everybody That Loves You (Now I Know)" Devlin and the Harm, "Kingdom Comes" / Link to video Escape Durgin, "Skin" Narotic, "Escape" BONUS TRACK: Makai Colvin, "Everybody Talks Shit" Cities added to the map this episode: 3
S5 · E78
April 16 · 2 hr 4 min
Repellant or Trap?
The boys discuss the anti-trust case against Live Nation, MP obsesses about the LPT map, and Ben brings the love. Front and center is a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will sync your cycles and beat you at Scrabble. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Cashier, "A Curse I Know So Well" Snarls, "No Lock, No Prayer" Tanzana, "Pulse Pose Position" Palette Knife, "Honors English" Lily Seabird, "Demon In Me" Ain't, "Grazer" Hater, "Mosquito" Latchkey Kids, "Orpheus (ft. Tom May)" Beck Zegans, "I Want You" Chroma, "Coalminer's Granddaughter" Heartworms, "Just to ask a Dance" cruush, "Great Dane" BONUS TRACK: Palette Knife, "Phoenix Down" Cities added to the map this episode: 3
S5 · E77
April 2 · 2 hr 4 min
Nope!
MP again contemplates spending the kid's college fund on RUSH tickets, and Ben is pretty close to talking him into it. In the meantime, the boys discuss the folly of social media April Fool's pranks (spoiler: they're not funny) and roll out a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will pull your leg and extend your farewell tour into infinity. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Office Party, “Puppet” Melanie Baker, “Real Life” Heidi Curtis, “What Am I Missing?” GIMMY, “Can't Be High All The Time” Sloe Noon, “Last One Home” Bah Bah Genesis, "DOOM” Brockhoff, Philine Sonny, & Shelter Boy, “Back Then (I Was Something)” The Orielles, “WASP” Leisure Hour, “Chicago” Gently Tender, “A Mound A Field” Quiet Company, “My Baby Likes at the Drive In” Stereosity, “Sprout” BONUS TRACK: Brockhoff, "Easy Peeler" Thanks to our new/old pal Mia Kileen
S5 · E76
March 19 · 2 hr 4 min
England Has Tornadoes
MP and Ben talk about some new and interesting concepts in music industry patronage, discover that tornadoes are not distinctly American, welcome a rock n' roll baby, and introduce a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will show up to your mom's house un-announced and re-name your podcast. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Grocery Bag, "Stop Calling Me Out" La Sagne, "Rampage" SYGH, "Angel" Early Days, "Pumps" SLAG, "Losing" Velvet Two Stripes, "Mad Machine 2.0" Giantess, "Fear Not" Sun Spots, "Rocket" Still Full From Lunch, "Rain" Always Morning, "Bittersweet Enemies" Sorry, "Jetplane" camisole., "Vertigo" BONUS TRACK: La Sagne, "Rain on my Skin"
S5 · E75
March 5 · 2 hr 10 min
"Makin' Shine" with Cletus Farquad
Ben did his homework. MP has the post-Olympics blues. The boys add another city to their dream rock and roll road trip. And of course, we've got a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will work your glutes and jump start your Pinto. EPISODE PLAYLIST: tvbody, "A Little" Bloodworm, "Bloodlust" MX LONELY, "All Monsters Go To Heaven" Howling Bells & Juanita Stein, "Sacred Land" Future Teens, "Unmade Bed" Lizzie Reid, "Sweet Relief" Ratboys, "What's Right" Annabelle Chairlegs, "Sally" The Honest Heart Collective, "96 Sunfire" Thumper, "Gang Signs" Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess, "Rhinoplasty" girlfriend., "Kitchen Sink" BONUS TRACK: Annabelle Chairlegs, "Concrete Trees"
S5 · E74
February 19 · 2 hr 13 min
Geek Mythology
The argument over who pitched the podcast is finally settled. Plus, MP and Ben get "sportsy" as MP nerds out about the Olympics. This episode smells like shame and warm creamsicles, but has a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will ride your half pipe and shine your bobsled. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Public Figures, "Cut It Out" Brodie Milner, "Convenience Store Gospel" Girl Scout, "Keeper" Fiona-Lee, "Every Woman" Summer of Hate, "El Saif" Melting Palms, "Echoes" Sky Valley Mistress, "The Exit List" The Covasettes, "Watching You" Casual Smart, "She's My Love" LAPêCHE, "Double Knotted" Seko, "Say Hi To The Sun" Tori Weidinger, "Living To Work" BONUS TRACK: Melting Palms, "Maze" This episode is dedicated to all the Winter Olympians, and to Tim Very - thanks for the thunder.
S5 · E73
February 5 · 2 hr 1 min
Rhymes With 'Brammies'
Who came up with the idea for Let’s Play Ten? It was either MP or Ben, but neither of them wants to take the credit. Who would? The boys talk about the world’s most performative awards show, some new developments behind the scenes, and MP is surprised to find out that LPT has a public playlist. Speaking of playlists, this episode’s batch of brand new indie rock tracks will reverse your prime and delete your tik tok. Don’t forget to go and support these artists! Click the links and buy some stuff. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Maia Toakley, “Don’t Blame You” Middle Class Fashion, “Criminal Sound” Bleech 9:3, "Cannonball" The Empty Page, "Death On Our Side" Masca, "Diggin'" Martina and the Moons, "Higher Than A Hawk" Always Morning, "This Is It" Modern Woman, "Dashboard Mary" Low Girl, "This House Is On Fire" Sweet Pill, "Slow Burn" Fime, "Soft Science" Cliffords, "Marsh" BONUS TRACK: Low Girl, “No Reasons" With thanks to Telemathematics and Joaquin
S5 · E72
January 26 · 2 hr 9 min
Seeking ACTUAL Intelligence
New year, new music, same dumb old hosts. Ben and MP re-affirm their commitment to human-created music, ponder the possible processes to police AI, and push their pop filters to the limit. Ben revels in the discovery of three new listeners and MP shakes the dust off his Brooklyn accent. The boys also clear the decks of the new music they picked up during the long holiday break. It’s a playlist that will shovel your snow and take down your ornaments. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Polly., “Red” Early Days, “Weighted” Fiona Hayes, “Models” Ah Honey, “Runaway” Kouskous Heaven, “Are You Ready To Go Back To An Empty Home” hallpass, “Quarter” Vero, “100 Calls” Edgehill, “Love To Go" P71, “Visions” The Drawn Out, “Nothing Neutral” Hello Cosmos, “Turn off the News” Cinema Stare, “Plus Ultra!” BONUS TRACK: Hello Cosmos, “Old Friends Know"
S4 · E71
Dec 25, 2025 · 2 hr 20 min
The Second Annual Brammy Awards
Buckle up, it’s a long one. Why do something in November (like everyone else does) when you can wait until the end of December? Ben and MP present their picks for the best albums of 2025. The boys also discuss what the year in music meant to them, why AI could bring on the music industry’s ultimate revenge, and how the “spotify scrape” might play out. And of course, we’ve got a playlist of deep tracks from the cream of the 2025 crop. Here’s the playlist for this years “Brammies”: Weakened Friends, “Nosebleed” Fistfight With Traffic, “Katie” Tough Cookie, “Sandcastles 2008” Panchiko, “Honeycomb” Winona Fighter, “Jumpercables” ExWife, “Meditating” Billy Nomates, “Plans” Ducki, “Banjovi” Two Sun Bower “Postage” Ganser, “Creature Habits" Special thanks to John R and Bram
S4 · E70
Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 59 min
Genius or Hot Garbage
Ben and MP talk about some iconic albums that they once loved - but maybe not so much these days - and the classic albums they never loved at all. Most importantly, the boys present a playlist of brand new (and not so new) indie rock tracks that will yankee your hotel and replicate your trout mask. EPISODE PLAYLIST: SKORTS, “R4DR4M" Hurtado, “Teeth" SpaceAcre, “We We Left" Cheap Kids, “Only Mine" The Mynabirds, “The Party’s Over" Mim Jensen, “Sidekick" Filmstar, “See The Signs" Forget Them Wendy, “Firework" Ally Nicholas, “Red" Lazy Loners, “Going Dutch" ExWife, “Shadows" Tough Cookie, “Happiness" BONUS TRACK, SpaceAcre, “P45" Shoutouts to Candar, Brooke Dougan, Girl Tones, Night Talks, Psychedelic Baby Mag, and SONIQLOOX

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