<![CDATA[Let's Play Ten]]>8cec82ef-836e-5bc2-8055-c7b6d4fabeb1Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:49:43 +0000Captivate.fm40FI Creationshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/0b00d0cc-bbe9-4aca-87e3-748b240935af/2HbltAYP1-0XX0fYyfPYKz4v.jpgLet's Play Ten40FI Creations40FI CreationsLet'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. Lets Play Ten secures the necessary permissions from the copyright holders, and we purchase the music that we play. Created and hosted by: 40ficreations.com Insta: @40ficreationshttps://www.40ficreations.com/letsplaytentrueepisodicnopodcastNope!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:


Thanks to our new/old pal Mia Kileen

]]>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:


Thanks to our new/old pal Mia Kileen

]]>821a6a93-4e94-4141-9d79-21b099440d26Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -040002:04:04truefull577775England Has TornadoesEngland Has TornadoesMP 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:

  1. Grocery Bag, "Stop Calling Me Out"
  2. La Sagne, "Rampage"
  3. SYGH, "Angel"
  4. Early Days, "Pumps"
  5. SLAG, "Losing"
  6. Velvet Two Stripes, "Mad Machine 2.0"
  7. Giantess, "Fear Not"
  8. Sun Spots, "Rocket"
  9. Still Full From Lunch, "Rain"
  10. Always Morning, "Bittersweet Enemies"
  11. Sorry, "Jetplane"
  12. camisole., "Vertigo"
  13. BONUS TRACK: La Sagne, "Rain on my Skin"

]]>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:

  1. Grocery Bag, "Stop Calling Me Out"
  2. La Sagne, "Rampage"
  3. SYGH, "Angel"
  4. Early Days, "Pumps"
  5. SLAG, "Losing"
  6. Velvet Two Stripes, "Mad Machine 2.0"
  7. Giantess, "Fear Not"
  8. Sun Spots, "Rocket"
  9. Still Full From Lunch, "Rain"
  10. Always Morning, "Bittersweet Enemies"
  11. Sorry, "Jetplane"
  12. camisole., "Vertigo"
  13. BONUS TRACK: La Sagne, "Rain on my Skin"

]]>73d318f5-dc58-42d8-88ec-948692e90ec4Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -040002:04:58truefull576765"Makin' Shine" with Cletus Farquad"Makin' Shine" with Cletus FarquadBen 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:

  1. tvbody, "A Little"
  2. Bloodworm, "Bloodlust"
  3. MX LONELY, "All Monsters Go To Heaven"
  4. Howling Bells & Juanita Stein, "Sacred Land"
  5. Future Teens, "Unmade Bed"
  6. Lizzie Reid, "Sweet Relief"
  7. Ratboys, "What's Right"
  8. Annabelle Chairlegs, "Sally"
  9. The Honest Heart Collective, "96 Sunfire"
  10. Thumper, "Gang Signs"
  11. Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess, "Rhinoplasty"
  12. girlfriend., "Kitchen Sink"
  13. BONUS TRACK: Annabelle Chairlegs, "Concrete Trees"

]]>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:

  1. tvbody, "A Little"
  2. Bloodworm, "Bloodlust"
  3. MX LONELY, "All Monsters Go To Heaven"
  4. Howling Bells & Juanita Stein, "Sacred Land"
  5. Future Teens, "Unmade Bed"
  6. Lizzie Reid, "Sweet Relief"
  7. Ratboys, "What's Right"
  8. Annabelle Chairlegs, "Sally"
  9. The Honest Heart Collective, "96 Sunfire"
  10. Thumper, "Gang Signs"
  11. Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess, "Rhinoplasty"
  12. girlfriend., "Kitchen Sink"
  13. BONUS TRACK: Annabelle Chairlegs, "Concrete Trees"

]]>d852e921-ae35-4468-948b-c29a3d339d68Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:15:00 -040002:10:36truefull575755Geek MythologyGeek MythologyThe 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:

  1. Public Figures, "Cut It Out"
  2. Brodie Milner, "Convenience Store Gospel"
  3. Girl Scout, "Keeper"
  4. Fiona-Lee, "Every Woman"
  5. Summer of Hate, "El Saif"
  6. Melting Palms, "Echoes"
  7. Sky Valley Mistress, "The Exit List"
  8. The Covasettes, "Watching You"
  9. Casual Smart, "She's My Love"
  10. LAPêCHE, "Double Knotted"
  11. Seko, "Say Hi To The Sun"
  12. Tori Weidinger, "Living To Work"
  13. BONUS TRACK: Melting Palms, "Maze"

This episode is dedicated to all the Winter Olympians, and to Tim Very - thanks for the thunder.

]]>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:

  1. Public Figures, "Cut It Out"
  2. Brodie Milner, "Convenience Store Gospel"
  3. Girl Scout, "Keeper"
  4. Fiona-Lee, "Every Woman"
  5. Summer of Hate, "El Saif"
  6. Melting Palms, "Echoes"
  7. Sky Valley Mistress, "The Exit List"
  8. The Covasettes, "Watching You"
  9. Casual Smart, "She's My Love"
  10. LAPêCHE, "Double Knotted"
  11. Seko, "Say Hi To The Sun"
  12. Tori Weidinger, "Living To Work"
  13. BONUS TRACK: Melting Palms, "Maze"

This episode is dedicated to all the Winter Olympians, and to Tim Very - thanks for the thunder.

]]>e1fce08f-b24e-4321-b3e4-719b3cc663d9Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -040002:13:43truefull574745Rhymes With 'Brammies'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:

  1. Maia Toakley, “Don’t Blame You”
  2. Middle Class Fashion, “Criminal Sound”
  3. Bleech 9:3, "Cannonball"
  4. The Empty Page, "Death On Our Side"
  5. Masca, "Diggin'"
  6. Martina and the Moons, "Higher Than A Hawk"
  7. Always Morning, "This Is It"
  8. Modern Woman, "Dashboard Mary"
  9. Low Girl, "This House Is On Fire"
  10. Sweet Pill, "Slow Burn"
  11. Fime, "Soft Science"
  12. Cliffords, "Marsh"
  13. BONUS TRACK: Low Girl, “No Reasons"

With thanks to Telemathematics and Joaquin

]]>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:

  1. Maia Toakley, “Don’t Blame You”
  2. Middle Class Fashion, “Criminal Sound”
  3. Bleech 9:3, "Cannonball"
  4. The Empty Page, "Death On Our Side"
  5. Masca, "Diggin'"
  6. Martina and the Moons, "Higher Than A Hawk"
  7. Always Morning, "This Is It"
  8. Modern Woman, "Dashboard Mary"
  9. Low Girl, "This House Is On Fire"
  10. Sweet Pill, "Slow Burn"
  11. Fime, "Soft Science"
  12. Cliffords, "Marsh"
  13. BONUS TRACK: Low Girl, “No Reasons"

With thanks to Telemathematics and Joaquin

]]>fd927778-9d8b-4b2b-aae5-d88cad0a1d0aThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -040002:01:41truefull573735Seeking ACTUAL IntelligenceSeeking ACTUAL IntelligenceNew 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:

  1. Polly., “Red”
  2. Early Days, “Weighted”
  3. Fiona Hayes, “Models”
  4. Ah Honey, “Runaway”
  5. Kouskous Heaven, “Are You Ready To Go Back To An Empty Home”
  6. hallpass, “Quarter”
  7. Vero, “100 Calls”
  8. Edgehill, “Love To Go"
  9. P71, “Visions”
  10. The Drawn Out, “Nothing Neutral”
  11. Hello Cosmos, “Turn off the News”
  12. Cinema Stare, “Plus Ultra!”
  13. BONUS TRACK: Hello Cosmos, “Old Friends Know"

]]>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:

  1. Polly., “Red”
  2. Early Days, “Weighted”
  3. Fiona Hayes, “Models”
  4. Ah Honey, “Runaway”
  5. Kouskous Heaven, “Are You Ready To Go Back To An Empty Home”
  6. hallpass, “Quarter”
  7. Vero, “100 Calls”
  8. Edgehill, “Love To Go"
  9. P71, “Visions”
  10. The Drawn Out, “Nothing Neutral”
  11. Hello Cosmos, “Turn off the News”
  12. Cinema Stare, “Plus Ultra!”
  13. BONUS TRACK: Hello Cosmos, “Old Friends Know"

]]>71e426de-4aef-46eb-a941-285a817fad56Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -040002:09:08truefull572725The Second Annual Brammy AwardsThe Second Annual Brammy AwardsBuckle 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”:

  1. Weakened Friends, “Nosebleed”
  2. Fistfight With Traffic, “Katie”
  3. Tough Cookie, “Sandcastles 2008”
  4. Panchiko, “Honeycomb”
  5. Winona Fighter, “Jumpercables”
  6. ExWife, “Meditating”
  7. Billy Nomates, “Plans”
  8. Ducki, “Banjovi”
  9. Two Sun Bower “Postage”
  10. Ganser, “Creature Habits"

Special thanks to John R and Bram

]]>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”:

  1. Weakened Friends, “Nosebleed”
  2. Fistfight With Traffic, “Katie”
  3. Tough Cookie, “Sandcastles 2008”
  4. Panchiko, “Honeycomb”
  5. Winona Fighter, “Jumpercables”
  6. ExWife, “Meditating”
  7. Billy Nomates, “Plans”
  8. Ducki, “Banjovi”
  9. Two Sun Bower “Postage”
  10. Ganser, “Creature Habits"

Special thanks to John R and Bram

]]>77ace458-05dc-4db3-8e69-1d59065437c4Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -040002:20:13truefull471714Genius or Hot GarbageGenius or Hot GarbageBen 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:


Shoutouts to Candar, Brooke Dougan, Girl Tones, Night Talks, Psychedelic Baby Mag, and SONIQLOOX

]]>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:


Shoutouts to Candar, Brooke Dougan, Girl Tones, Night Talks, Psychedelic Baby Mag, and SONIQLOOX

]]>501dcdfe-8d08-44a3-bddd-134dddf3a0ccThu, 18 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -040001:59:45truefull470704Deciphering the Death Metal FontDeciphering the Death Metal FontBen and MP race through a topic-free episode as MP quickly loses his voice. As always, the boys present a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will flower your meat and leave you stranded at a gas station.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>Ben and MP race through a topic-free episode as MP quickly loses his voice. As always, the boys present a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will flower your meat and leave you stranded at a gas station.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>164429c2-7f5e-41b5-a502-2928ec3a2332Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040001:50:55truefull469694Efficient DoofusesEfficient DoofusesBen and MP re-visit the merch table and come up with some terribly disappointing new marketing concepts. Note to bands: do NOT take our advice! Also, the boys talk about their obsessive collecting habits. This episode’s playlist includes an exclusive world premiere and will con your sammy and kander your ebb.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>Ben and MP re-visit the merch table and come up with some terribly disappointing new marketing concepts. Note to bands: do NOT take our advice! Also, the boys talk about their obsessive collecting habits. This episode’s playlist includes an exclusive world premiere and will con your sammy and kander your ebb.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>d1a74eb7-84dc-44b1-a5f5-71d62264599dThu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040002:04:07truefull468684Whores to the ZeitgeistWhores to the ZeitgeistMP and Ben consider the inevitability that they won’t be able to restrict themselves to a mere five albums for this year’s Brammy awards (dropping late December). Ben shares the story of an artist that couldn’t get out of a deal with an online distributor, and MP contemplates the biblical origin of bass players. This episode’s playlist of brand new indie rock tracks will park your yacht and six your seven. Antlers on!

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable mentions to: Coast Arcade, Girl Scout, Rocket, Future Teens, and Two Sun Bower.

Thanks to Monty Python and Kids In The Hall.

]]>MP and Ben consider the inevitability that they won’t be able to restrict themselves to a mere five albums for this year’s Brammy awards (dropping late December). Ben shares the story of an artist that couldn’t get out of a deal with an online distributor, and MP contemplates the biblical origin of bass players. This episode’s playlist of brand new indie rock tracks will park your yacht and six your seven. Antlers on!

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable mentions to: Coast Arcade, Girl Scout, Rocket, Future Teens, and Two Sun Bower.

Thanks to Monty Python and Kids In The Hall.

]]>209da5c5-faa4-46f1-8c7a-f918a347ddc5Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -040002:04:22truefull467674The Bastard Stepchildren of the AlphabetThe Bastard Stepchildren of the AlphabetGet your kicks….on episode 66! Record stores are back…again. Ben and MP are noticing some changes in the way your local vinyl retailers are attracting, and keeping customers - from bigger spaces to more swag to less intrusive background music. We’ve got another great playlist of brand new indie rock that will tattoo your back and re-attach your foot.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>Get your kicks….on episode 66! Record stores are back…again. Ben and MP are noticing some changes in the way your local vinyl retailers are attracting, and keeping customers - from bigger spaces to more swag to less intrusive background music. We’ve got another great playlist of brand new indie rock that will tattoo your back and re-attach your foot.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>de84f2ec-9af0-48dd-a7f7-d3b540fe7313Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040001:59:45truefull466664GET IN!!! NO TIME TO EXPLAIN!!!GET IN!!! NO TIME TO EXPLAIN!!!MP and Ben saw a couple of good shows recently and regale one another with tales of concert hijinks. The windows are open and the bugs are singing. We’ve got a playlist of excellent new indie rock that will dylan your nelson and crimp your empanada.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable Mentions to: Petey USA, NewDad, Wednesday, Swim School

]]>MP and Ben saw a couple of good shows recently and regale one another with tales of concert hijinks. The windows are open and the bugs are singing. We’ve got a playlist of excellent new indie rock that will dylan your nelson and crimp your empanada.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable Mentions to: Petey USA, NewDad, Wednesday, Swim School

]]>cb83b9af-3861-4d28-9971-9e5888ebd6dcThu, 25 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -040002:06:58truefull465654Islands In The StreamIslands In The StreamWe’re seeing a trend where artists are removing their music from a certain streaming service, and Ben and MP are here for it, for a myriad of reasons. Your favorite indie rock podcast begins its fourth year with a monster playlist of new music that will clear your throat and electrify your tongue.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Special Thanks to John R.

]]>We’re seeing a trend where artists are removing their music from a certain streaming service, and Ben and MP are here for it, for a myriad of reasons. Your favorite indie rock podcast begins its fourth year with a monster playlist of new music that will clear your throat and electrify your tongue.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Special Thanks to John R.

]]>d768fd82-7770-47f3-b530-cb5808413ca8Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040002:04:08truefull464644Pumpkin Swift LattePumpkin Swift LatteTFW when you don’t love something at first, and then you do. MP and Ben break down the new album by one of their favorite bands, and present a playlist of brand new indie rock to help you find yours. These songs will spread your stereo field and hyperlink your sputnik.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>TFW when you don’t love something at first, and then you do. MP and Ben break down the new album by one of their favorite bands, and present a playlist of brand new indie rock to help you find yours. These songs will spread your stereo field and hyperlink your sputnik.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>f53207f3-7ccb-4b71-973a-d89d0a99cb50Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -040002:00:15truefull463634The Bullwinkle-to-Poobah Exchange RateThe Bullwinkle-to-Poobah Exchange RateMore like Lollapa-SNOOZE-a!

“Wednesday MP” is not a fan of one of the splashiest, splooshiest, longest running music festivals in the country. That’s why he stayed home and watched it on television for four days. And just what IS his real name??? Ben and MP talk about FOUS’s (Festivals of Unusual Size), introduce a new music-rating system, and present a playlist of fresh indie rock that will steam your fez and water your buffalo.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>More like Lollapa-SNOOZE-a!

“Wednesday MP” is not a fan of one of the splashiest, splooshiest, longest running music festivals in the country. That’s why he stayed home and watched it on television for four days. And just what IS his real name??? Ben and MP talk about FOUS’s (Festivals of Unusual Size), introduce a new music-rating system, and present a playlist of fresh indie rock that will steam your fez and water your buffalo.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>98f217dd-ab88-441c-84b3-b0d746401c87Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -040002:15:02truefull462624Memo From NancyMemo From NancyMP and Ben were just settling in to record this episode when news broke of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. This got the boys thinking about the deaths of famous musicians that impacted them the most, in their youth and as adults. Yeah, it’s not the most light-hearted of discussions but we didn’t go TOO dark. Luckily, we had a great playlist of brand new and not so new indie rock tracks to lift our spirits.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>MP and Ben were just settling in to record this episode when news broke of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. This got the boys thinking about the deaths of famous musicians that impacted them the most, in their youth and as adults. Yeah, it’s not the most light-hearted of discussions but we didn’t go TOO dark. Luckily, we had a great playlist of brand new and not so new indie rock tracks to lift our spirits.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>da71c97c-f8a4-4a99-b06b-eac87608d1abThu, 24 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -040001:57:08truefull461614Richard PropellerRichard PropellerOur vacations are over, and we have so much to tell you. MP shares tales of a nearly flooded igloo, Ben avoids a nautical mishap, and we have a serious heart-to-heart about the precarious “state of things”. Of course, we’d be nothing without new indie rock, and we have a mid-summer playlist that will rattle your pipes and soak your floor.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>Our vacations are over, and we have so much to tell you. MP shares tales of a nearly flooded igloo, Ben avoids a nautical mishap, and we have a serious heart-to-heart about the precarious “state of things”. Of course, we’d be nothing without new indie rock, and we have a mid-summer playlist that will rattle your pipes and soak your floor.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>08e69afb-b1fa-4259-a80e-e22b654621a0Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -040002:13:02truefull460604Adapt or DieAdapt or DieIt’s that time of year, when Ben and MP mark the half-way point of their season by taking a month off. The boys have a lot on their minds, including….their actual minds. Plus, house shows are becoming a “thing” again, but we’re not complaining about it. And yes, we’ve got your first playlist of summer with a batch of brand new indie rock guaranteed to shake the sand right out of those hard to reach places.

Ben and MP will be back in July.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>It’s that time of year, when Ben and MP mark the half-way point of their season by taking a month off. The boys have a lot on their minds, including….their actual minds. Plus, house shows are becoming a “thing” again, but we’re not complaining about it. And yes, we’ve got your first playlist of summer with a batch of brand new indie rock guaranteed to shake the sand right out of those hard to reach places.

Ben and MP will be back in July.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>e318fc13-1350-462d-b71f-99ea583333d5Thu, 29 May 2025 16:45:00 -040002:23:42truefull459594Music From Other PlanetsMusic From Other PlanetsIs it better to push forward, or fall back? Ben and MP consider the risks and benefits of abandoning over-saturated promotional tools in favor of old school mailing lists and word of mouth. And, while they ponder the musical question “what’s Aunt Doris muttering about?”, they present a playlist of brand new indie rock that will deliver your phone books and improve your French.

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Honorable Mentions: Blondshell, Man/Woman/Chainsaw

]]>Is it better to push forward, or fall back? Ben and MP consider the risks and benefits of abandoning over-saturated promotional tools in favor of old school mailing lists and word of mouth. And, while they ponder the musical question “what’s Aunt Doris muttering about?”, they present a playlist of brand new indie rock that will deliver your phone books and improve your French.

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable Mentions: Blondshell, Man/Woman/Chainsaw

]]>299d7985-03df-4ccf-9547-9ccccacebd1aThu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -040002:03:23truefull458584How To Resurrect Your Career Without Even TryingHow To Resurrect Your Career Without Even TryingCooking tips and menu placement are hallmarks of any good music podcast….right? No? What about local scene networking and pop-up shows? It’s all on the table, and MP and Ben attempt to control their own chaos, all the while presenting a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will julienne your peppers and smother your hash browns. Are you chuffed yet?

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable Mentions:


]]>Cooking tips and menu placement are hallmarks of any good music podcast….right? No? What about local scene networking and pop-up shows? It’s all on the table, and MP and Ben attempt to control their own chaos, all the while presenting a playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will julienne your peppers and smother your hash browns. Are you chuffed yet?

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


Honorable Mentions:


]]>eca483a1-8011-4cbf-8f2b-a1ddd3939affThu, 01 May 2025 01:15:00 -040002:02:41truefull457574Our Ever Changing MoodsOur Ever Changing MoodsWe are often pre-disposed to discuss “the things we do wrong”, or “that shitty thing that happened”, or “that asshole that ruined the gig”. Maybe it’s in our nature. MP and Ben turn the fables and spin a pair of “it was all worth it” stories from their distant musical pasts, before they completely threw in the towel and became podcasters. If semi-longwinded stories are not your jam, we've got ten brand new indie rock tracks that will master your mix and sell out your house.

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]]>We are often pre-disposed to discuss “the things we do wrong”, or “that shitty thing that happened”, or “that asshole that ruined the gig”. Maybe it’s in our nature. MP and Ben turn the fables and spin a pair of “it was all worth it” stories from their distant musical pasts, before they completely threw in the towel and became podcasters. If semi-longwinded stories are not your jam, we've got ten brand new indie rock tracks that will master your mix and sell out your house.

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]]>d60cffed-58ee-4a33-a43d-88d358cf167cThu, 17 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -040002:08:58truefull456564If You Like Pizza You’ll Love This Thing That Isn’t PizzaIf You Like Pizza You’ll Love This Thing That Isn’t Pizza“Hey, you like music, have you ever checked out this band?” meets “How can you call yourself a music person if you’ve never listened to this band?” as MP and Ben talk about their recent forays into the bands that got away. Don’t let any of the artists on this episode’s playlist pass you by, and please support them with your disposable income.

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]]>“Hey, you like music, have you ever checked out this band?” meets “How can you call yourself a music person if you’ve never listened to this band?” as MP and Ben talk about their recent forays into the bands that got away. Don’t let any of the artists on this episode’s playlist pass you by, and please support them with your disposable income.

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]]>39acdbe2-4e55-419c-b325-1a96b2c23522Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -040002:07:21truefull455554Slave to the AlgorithmSlave to the AlgorithmRemember your very first concert without an adult chaperone? MP and Ben talk about their first concerts and what they took away from the experience. Also, MP might be getting bored, but maybe not, and the algorithm may need re-training. In the meantime, the boys spin a list of brand new indie rock tracks that will have you falling out of a tree into a creek (with excitement).

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]]>Remember your very first concert without an adult chaperone? MP and Ben talk about their first concerts and what they took away from the experience. Also, MP might be getting bored, but maybe not, and the algorithm may need re-training. In the meantime, the boys spin a list of brand new indie rock tracks that will have you falling out of a tree into a creek (with excitement).

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]]>cf0c0a01-1135-46a3-a74e-8a18a8f5613eThu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -040002:04:58truefull454544Read Any Good Albums Lately?Read Any Good Albums Lately?There are discussion groups for books, why not for music? MP and Ben talk about the possibilities of taking the concept of a “book club” into the music sphere. Could a group of people get together regularly to talk about a record the way people talk about books? How would such a discussion be facilitated? How would they pick the albums? Who would bring the beer? While you’re contemplating all of that, you can enjoy this episode’s playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will turn your pages and flip your disc.

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Honorable Mentions: Winona FIghter, Sunday 1994, Mood Bored, Better Joy, Daffo

]]>There are discussion groups for books, why not for music? MP and Ben talk about the possibilities of taking the concept of a “book club” into the music sphere. Could a group of people get together regularly to talk about a record the way people talk about books? How would such a discussion be facilitated? How would they pick the albums? Who would bring the beer? While you’re contemplating all of that, you can enjoy this episode’s playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will turn your pages and flip your disc.

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Honorable Mentions: Winona FIghter, Sunday 1994, Mood Bored, Better Joy, Daffo

]]>7612d26e-f67c-4f82-b197-1d65cfb5a426Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:15:00 -040002:01:38truefull453534Salami!!! and Gloves!!!Salami!!! and Gloves!!!The boys fly by the seat of....someone's pants...and MP finally honors his pledge to perform the bass part to Eleanor Kelly's song "In My Soul". So listen carefully and judge sternly, dear podcastees, and then check out our playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will turn your knobs and dial in your tone.

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Special thanks to Eleanor Kelly.

]]>The boys fly by the seat of....someone's pants...and MP finally honors his pledge to perform the bass part to Eleanor Kelly's song "In My Soul". So listen carefully and judge sternly, dear podcastees, and then check out our playlist of brand new indie rock tracks that will turn your knobs and dial in your tone.

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Special thanks to Eleanor Kelly.

]]>723193f4-29af-4791-94eb-577e83b36084Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -040002:01:50truefull452524Soundtrack to the Future Dystopian HellscapeSoundtrack to the Future Dystopian HellscapeLPT returns with MP's new year's resolution, Ben's night-driving phobia, a most definitely critically wounded owl, and a few plugs for some of our favorite podcasts. Of course we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will embroider your pillows and fix your bumpers.

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Shoutouts to: GenX Women are Sick of This Sh*t, Rebel Rock Radio, Breaker Box, How To Money, Bandsplain, The Brian Turner Show

]]>LPT returns with MP's new year's resolution, Ben's night-driving phobia, a most definitely critically wounded owl, and a few plugs for some of our favorite podcasts. Of course we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will embroider your pillows and fix your bumpers.

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Shoutouts to: GenX Women are Sick of This Sh*t, Rebel Rock Radio, Breaker Box, How To Money, Bandsplain, The Brian Turner Show

]]>aae175d1-75c6-4a8e-9beb-1a9af09b4b44Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -040002:05:15truefull451514The BrammiesThe BrammiesBen and MP run down their favorite albums, EPs, and singles of 2024. It's the last episode of the year and the boys make it count with some sparkling conversation and a top tier playlist. Wishing you all the best for the holidays!

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]]>Ben and MP run down their favorite albums, EPs, and singles of 2024. It's the last episode of the year and the boys make it count with some sparkling conversation and a top tier playlist. Wishing you all the best for the holidays!

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]]>30f527c1-57fc-44f9-ba37-4bbd45fa4dabThu, 19 Dec 2024 00:30:00 -040002:18:39truefull350503The Secret Ingredient In ShakshukaThe Secret Ingredient In ShakshukaEvery so often, music pulls you out of your perceived comfort zone and makes you love something you never thought to even try. MP and Ben talk about the things that we don't know we like until we like them, and try to understand why. It's the penultimate episode of 2024, and the playlist will jingle your bells and lang syne your aud.

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]]>Every so often, music pulls you out of your perceived comfort zone and makes you love something you never thought to even try. MP and Ben talk about the things that we don't know we like until we like them, and try to understand why. It's the penultimate episode of 2024, and the playlist will jingle your bells and lang syne your aud.

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]]>0a7eccea-8923-4831-91c6-fb8f582239b1Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -040002:08:50truefull349493Spelling and PronunciationSpelling and PronunciationMP and Ben rocket through the shortest episode ever, mangle people's names, do a lot of s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g, and talk about "private music" - those songs and artists that we're more comfortable with at home than in a public setting. And the music keeps on coming.

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]]>MP and Ben rocket through the shortest episode ever, mangle people's names, do a lot of s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g, and talk about "private music" - those songs and artists that we're more comfortable with at home than in a public setting. And the music keeps on coming.

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]]>c1bbda03-0644-4a73-9a84-bdef452f25fcThu, 21 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -040001:42:19truefull348483Ava’s Ketchup Cocktail RecipeAva’s Ketchup Cocktail RecipeMusic lives on through the hearts, minds, and souls of the old and the young. It may be our saving grace. It will be there for you in the darkest of times. Lean into music and it will wrap its arms around you without asking for anything in return.

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]]>Music lives on through the hearts, minds, and souls of the old and the young. It may be our saving grace. It will be there for you in the darkest of times. Lean into music and it will wrap its arms around you without asking for anything in return.

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]]>6f743f19-bcd3-44a6-81bc-df49982041acThu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040001:59:00truefull347473At the corner of "kick".....and "your arse"At the corner of "kick".....and "your arse"Things start off weird, but eventually MP and Ben embrace it. Ben tells MP about "seasonal music" and how it reflects on our states of being as we work our way through our Autumn routines. The gents close out the story of the worst local promoter ever, and MP posits the concept of "metaphorical song reviews". Warning: this episode's playlist might make you pee a little.

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]]>Things start off weird, but eventually MP and Ben embrace it. Ben tells MP about "seasonal music" and how it reflects on our states of being as we work our way through our Autumn routines. The gents close out the story of the worst local promoter ever, and MP posits the concept of "metaphorical song reviews". Warning: this episode's playlist might make you pee a little.

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]]>a1c2dcdb-39aa-4453-8ca8-2d521b8470bcThu, 17 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -040002:04:39truefull346463Just Show Up and PlayJust Show Up and PlaySome promoters are shady. Some questions don't have a concrete answer. Some audio plug-ins need a little T-L-C. Ben and MP unravel a tale of a small-time local music swindler and de-construct the question to end all questions: "What's your favorite band?". Speaking of favorite bands, you'll probably find your newest one on this weeks playlist.

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]]>Some promoters are shady. Some questions don't have a concrete answer. Some audio plug-ins need a little T-L-C. Ben and MP unravel a tale of a small-time local music swindler and de-construct the question to end all questions: "What's your favorite band?". Speaking of favorite bands, you'll probably find your newest one on this weeks playlist.

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]]>7aa2c1dd-205a-45a1-8125-0f53672e6080Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:15:00 -040002:08:42truefull345453How Many People Are You Bringing....and other non-musical questionsHow Many People Are You Bringing....and other non-musical questionsBen and MP are talking about the continuing and escalating saga of the post-post-Covid live gig economy. Plus, MP's shares his new album-rating system, and the guys share a list of "off-the-menu" records you should drop everything to hear. Yes, yes, yes, we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will pack your bar and fill your venue.

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]]>Ben and MP are talking about the continuing and escalating saga of the post-post-Covid live gig economy. Plus, MP's shares his new album-rating system, and the guys share a list of "off-the-menu" records you should drop everything to hear. Yes, yes, yes, we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will pack your bar and fill your venue.

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]]>2a6aa360-fc2e-4245-87dc-570a1f8d2365Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -040002:13:18truefull344443The 2nd Anniversary UnspectacularThe 2nd Anniversary UnspectacularHas it really been two years? It sure feels like it! The guys share their "second album wish lists", Ben recounts his rock and roll week, and apparently, MP is not the biggest Oasis fan. Dad jokes abound, and as always we've got an epic playlist of new indie rock to quick thaw your dreamsicle.

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]]>Has it really been two years? It sure feels like it! The guys share their "second album wish lists", Ben recounts his rock and roll week, and apparently, MP is not the biggest Oasis fan. Dad jokes abound, and as always we've got an epic playlist of new indie rock to quick thaw your dreamsicle.

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]]>b71f8f4a-8574-4caa-86ff-acdd6374d88dThu, 05 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -040002:03:59truefull343433The Search For Em JonesThe Search For Em JonesRead any good music-based books lately? Ben and MP have, and they discuss two of their favorites. Also, the hunt is on for the most obscure artist we have ever featured on LPT, so put on your sleuthing caps and get to searching.

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Theme music by Faux Fiction and Manners Please

]]>Read any good music-based books lately? Ben and MP have, and they discuss two of their favorites. Also, the hunt is on for the most obscure artist we have ever featured on LPT, so put on your sleuthing caps and get to searching.

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Theme music by Faux Fiction and Manners Please

]]>2fd2027d-e651-4bb3-8e82-ccdaf9999fd1Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -040002:14:56truefull342423Consume As IsConsume As IsBen returns from Appleton with a report on the Mile of Music Festival, and MP reveals his not-so-secret process for beating the dreaded algorithms. No podcasters were harmed in the making of this episode.

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Theme music by Faux Fiction and Manners Please

]]>Ben returns from Appleton with a report on the Mile of Music Festival, and MP reveals his not-so-secret process for beating the dreaded algorithms. No podcasters were harmed in the making of this episode.

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Theme music by Faux Fiction and Manners Please

]]>9924ac12-ad3a-47dd-b008-3f153a379855Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -040001:58:37truefull341413Maximum BullwinklesMaximum BullwinklesBack to normal. Ben and MP talk about music that takes them back home again, and how the strategies have changed for new bands playing big cities...or not. Also, White Board speaks, and MP introduces a new ratings system that's head and antlers above the rest. As always, we've got 10 new indie rock tracks that will rocket your squirrel and Boris your Natasha.

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White Board is voiced by Scott Tolin (Comedy Genius)

]]>Back to normal. Ben and MP talk about music that takes them back home again, and how the strategies have changed for new bands playing big cities...or not. Also, White Board speaks, and MP introduces a new ratings system that's head and antlers above the rest. As always, we've got 10 new indie rock tracks that will rocket your squirrel and Boris your Natasha.

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White Board is voiced by Scott Tolin (Comedy Genius)

]]>fb85c09a-7ad6-45a1-9551-8b5fe93c5a40Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -040001:55:41truefull340403White Board Release PartyWhite Board Release PartyBen and MP return from the longest vacation ever, introduce the long awaited white board, and pay tribute to a beloved local artist. It's a super-sized double-wide triple XL episode with 24 new indie/DIY tracks that span the globe. You are sure to find more than a few new favorite bands.

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  • Farmer's Wife, "Boheme"
  • Street Racer, "Hot Glue"
  • Etcetera, "Threat Below"
  • The Mysterines, "Hawkmoon"
  • Sour Widows, "Big Dogs"
  • Annabel Lee, "Colorful Kid"
  • Paper Ashtray, "You/Me"
  • Virginity, "Going Out Of Business"
  • Girl Scout, "I Just Needed You To Know"
  • mercury, "Crick"
  • Twin Films, "Consumer Debt"
  • Sean Cunningham, "Habit"
  • Picture Parlour, "Face In The Picture"
  • Talking Points, "June"
  • Eli Superflyy, "No No"
  • Pageant Mum, "Up To My Temples"
  • Queen Cult, "The Hand Lender"
  • Queen of Jeans, "Go Down Easy"
  • Robber Robber, "Dial Tone"
  • World's Greatest Dad, "Twenty Deer"
  • Reality Club, "SSR"
  • SOMOH, "Problem Child"
  • Allergen, "Storm Clouds"
  • Edgehill, "Towel"
  • NEW CLOSING THEME SONG: Manners, Please, "Stay Strange"

Dedicated with our love to Katrina Bolyard.

]]>Ben and MP return from the longest vacation ever, introduce the long awaited white board, and pay tribute to a beloved local artist. It's a super-sized double-wide triple XL episode with 24 new indie/DIY tracks that span the globe. You are sure to find more than a few new favorite bands.

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  • Farmer's Wife, "Boheme"
  • Street Racer, "Hot Glue"
  • Etcetera, "Threat Below"
  • The Mysterines, "Hawkmoon"
  • Sour Widows, "Big Dogs"
  • Annabel Lee, "Colorful Kid"
  • Paper Ashtray, "You/Me"
  • Virginity, "Going Out Of Business"
  • Girl Scout, "I Just Needed You To Know"
  • mercury, "Crick"
  • Twin Films, "Consumer Debt"
  • Sean Cunningham, "Habit"
  • Picture Parlour, "Face In The Picture"
  • Talking Points, "June"
  • Eli Superflyy, "No No"
  • Pageant Mum, "Up To My Temples"
  • Queen Cult, "The Hand Lender"
  • Queen of Jeans, "Go Down Easy"
  • Robber Robber, "Dial Tone"
  • World's Greatest Dad, "Twenty Deer"
  • Reality Club, "SSR"
  • SOMOH, "Problem Child"
  • Allergen, "Storm Clouds"
  • Edgehill, "Towel"
  • NEW CLOSING THEME SONG: Manners, Please, "Stay Strange"

Dedicated with our love to Katrina Bolyard.

]]>3c6ee69f-bfb3-4eb2-a2be-b00589e61ca3Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -040003:07:27truefull339393Retrospective 1Retrospective 1MP and Ben are taking some vacation time and will return with new episodes starting July 11. Please enjoy this retrospective episode of their favorite songs from the first 20 episodes of Lets Play Ten. No talk, just 20 great indie rock tracks to increase your rock and roll heart rate while you pine for the boys' return. The rule still applies: If you like it, buy it!

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  • Pool Kids, "I Hope You're Right"
  • DISQ, "(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs"
  • mercury, "Moment"
  • Calicoco, "Underneath"
  • The Snuts, "Knuckles"
  • oldsoul, "July"
  • Carlie Hanson, "Pretender"
  • Kali Masi, "The Stray"
  • M.A.G.S., "Elephant"
  • Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve"
  • The Cordial Sins, "Isolation"
  • Fraulein, "Pet"
  • Spanish Love Songs, "Clean-Up Crew"
  • Black Country New Road, "Up Song"
  • Petey, "I'll Wait"
  • Outerloop, "For The People"
  • Glowing, "Pay The Price"
  • SPRINTS, "Adore Adore Adore"
  • swim school, "kill you"
  • Blanco Tranco, "Lara"

]]>MP and Ben are taking some vacation time and will return with new episodes starting July 11. Please enjoy this retrospective episode of their favorite songs from the first 20 episodes of Lets Play Ten. No talk, just 20 great indie rock tracks to increase your rock and roll heart rate while you pine for the boys' return. The rule still applies: If you like it, buy it!

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  • Pool Kids, "I Hope You're Right"
  • DISQ, "(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs"
  • mercury, "Moment"
  • Calicoco, "Underneath"
  • The Snuts, "Knuckles"
  • oldsoul, "July"
  • Carlie Hanson, "Pretender"
  • Kali Masi, "The Stray"
  • M.A.G.S., "Elephant"
  • Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve"
  • The Cordial Sins, "Isolation"
  • Fraulein, "Pet"
  • Spanish Love Songs, "Clean-Up Crew"
  • Black Country New Road, "Up Song"
  • Petey, "I'll Wait"
  • Outerloop, "For The People"
  • Glowing, "Pay The Price"
  • SPRINTS, "Adore Adore Adore"
  • swim school, "kill you"
  • Blanco Tranco, "Lara"

]]>5614c050-f957-421d-bb5c-a3aaeb18cb63Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:45:00 -040001:08:32truefull338383Brunch With LosersBrunch With LosersMP and Ben plan a stop gap episode, contemplate a road trip, and have multiple conversations about stuff that you don't care about. You will however, care about this episode's "diabolically good" playlist, carefully curated for your lawn mowing introspection.

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]]>MP and Ben plan a stop gap episode, contemplate a road trip, and have multiple conversations about stuff that you don't care about. You will however, care about this episode's "diabolically good" playlist, carefully curated for your lawn mowing introspection.

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]]>478a5682-3f6e-40e1-bd3c-2d922149af2aSat, 25 May 2024 00:45:00 -040002:05:15truefull337373Wet A** PodcastWet A** PodcastEdible Merch? Record Store Day malaise? Borderline obsessions? Disappearing institutions? Sure, we've got all of that. Plus a lively conversation about how little kids process music and why it matters to their future selves. As always, Ben and MP proudly present 10 brand new indie rock tracks that will adorn your psychic bulletin board.

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Dedicated to Steve Albini, 1962-2024

]]>Edible Merch? Record Store Day malaise? Borderline obsessions? Disappearing institutions? Sure, we've got all of that. Plus a lively conversation about how little kids process music and why it matters to their future selves. As always, Ben and MP proudly present 10 brand new indie rock tracks that will adorn your psychic bulletin board.

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Dedicated to Steve Albini, 1962-2024

]]>55188f47-1992-4543-a141-2c05d922f0b2Thu, 09 May 2024 00:15:00 -040002:14:21truefull3363631...2...3...PODCAST!!!1...2...3...PODCAST!!!There's new gear in "the bigloo" and new sump pumps in the furnace room. So Ben and MP not only sound better, but they stayed dry. The guys dissect the album everyone is talking about, and rock a playlist of ten brand new indie/DIY songs that will flood your basement....with rock!

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]]>There's new gear in "the bigloo" and new sump pumps in the furnace room. So Ben and MP not only sound better, but they stayed dry. The guys dissect the album everyone is talking about, and rock a playlist of ten brand new indie/DIY songs that will flood your basement....with rock!

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]]>6dd8a020-f3f5-43f8-ad40-933ec551c904Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -040001:58:31truefull335353Xtop What You're Doing¿Xtop What You're Doing¿Ben and MP emerge from the crescent-shaped shadows of the eclipse to talk about "the Cowboy Carter effect", and consider the awesome power of the question mark? Plus, ten new indie rock tracks to usher you safely through the rapture.

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]]>Ben and MP emerge from the crescent-shaped shadows of the eclipse to talk about "the Cowboy Carter effect", and consider the awesome power of the question mark? Plus, ten new indie rock tracks to usher you safely through the rapture.

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]]>be6064d1-4eeb-48c5-a63d-1cfd7c4b56cfThu, 11 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -040002:07:56truefull334343In Search Of The Angry Minor ChordIn Search Of The Angry Minor ChordWhat would you listen to if you knew the end was near? Ben and MP contemplate the soundtrack to the apocalypse. On a more serious note, the boys discuss something they call "personal cancel culture", the point at which an individual decides that an artist's ideology makes their art undigestible. Heady stuff, and a playlist of new indie rock that will blow up your sun.

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]]>What would you listen to if you knew the end was near? Ben and MP contemplate the soundtrack to the apocalypse. On a more serious note, the boys discuss something they call "personal cancel culture", the point at which an individual decides that an artist's ideology makes their art undigestible. Heady stuff, and a playlist of new indie rock that will blow up your sun.

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]]>6f38fdc7-a493-48c1-b110-98fc6d1bbf97Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:30:00 -040002:09:10truefull333333New Music States of MindNew Music States of MindDoes your general frame of mind dictate how you feel about certain music at a certain time? Ben and MP discuss why we like a record one day and don't like it the next. Are we fickle? We'll never know. Luckily we have a playlist of ten brand new indie rock songs that we will love forever.

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]]>Does your general frame of mind dictate how you feel about certain music at a certain time? Ben and MP discuss why we like a record one day and don't like it the next. Are we fickle? We'll never know. Luckily we have a playlist of ten brand new indie rock songs that we will love forever.

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]]>42e94165-988f-4042-b16f-613c862a9dbfThu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -040002:08:15truefull332323Pediacaine for the SoulPediacaine for the SoulBen and MP have stumbled across the formula to balance your electrolytes and keep you up all night. It's ten brand new indie/DIY tracks, vigorously shaken and violently stirred.

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]]>Ben and MP have stumbled across the formula to balance your electrolytes and keep you up all night. It's ten brand new indie/DIY tracks, vigorously shaken and violently stirred.

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]]>ab3460c0-2dd4-4406-9636-00d875b1b94dThu, 22 Feb 2024 01:15:00 -040001:57:03truefull331313The Big 3-0The Big 3-0It's such a minor milestone that Ben and MP barely mention it. The boys go "topic-free" (or do they?) for their thirtieth, and globe-trottiest, episode.

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]]>It's such a minor milestone that Ben and MP barely mention it. The boys go "topic-free" (or do they?) for their thirtieth, and globe-trottiest, episode.

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]]>c28f1aa5-b2f3-4e19-81a0-780990486141Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -040001:59:02truefull330303The Chloroform Wears OffThe Chloroform Wears OffBen and MP talk about depressing record stores and take a deep dive into the newly released SPRINTS album. And of course they've got ten new indie rock tracks from artists you probably haven't heard of, and now won't be able get enough of. Let's do this, 2024!

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]]>Ben and MP talk about depressing record stores and take a deep dive into the newly released SPRINTS album. And of course they've got ten new indie rock tracks from artists you probably haven't heard of, and now won't be able get enough of. Let's do this, 2024!

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]]>a31e74eb-c1e8-4c36-805e-d4633053ead4Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -040002:09:10truefull329293Dearly Beloved...Let Us Play...TenDearly Beloved...Let Us Play...TenBen and MP talk about what music and Let's Play Ten meant to them in 2023. They also run down their top ten releases of the year. It's the last episode of 2023, and the first episode in the brand new "Big-Loo" studio space - you can really hear the newness! Sit back and enjoy.

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]]>Ben and MP talk about what music and Let's Play Ten meant to them in 2023. They also run down their top ten releases of the year. It's the last episode of 2023, and the first episode in the brand new "Big-Loo" studio space - you can really hear the newness! Sit back and enjoy.

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]]>548aa1b0-c975-4304-a47a-1e7792b1a35aThu, 28 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -040002:16:57truefull228282The Good, The Bad, and The IglooThe Good, The Bad, and The IglooWith frozen fingers crossed, Ben and MP bid farewell to their arctic studio space as they roll out a playlist from their ever-growing collection of "plus ones". Think of them as the songs they held back like power-ups for battle with the final boss.

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BIG shout-out to Something Merry. Check out their newest compilation "Side One Track One", all proceeds go to Sandy Hook Promise.

]]>With frozen fingers crossed, Ben and MP bid farewell to their arctic studio space as they roll out a playlist from their ever-growing collection of "plus ones". Think of them as the songs they held back like power-ups for battle with the final boss.

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BIG shout-out to Something Merry. Check out their newest compilation "Side One Track One", all proceeds go to Sandy Hook Promise.

]]>9d4ce1e2-529e-46e4-af83-5e5a2864b94eThu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -040001:44:19truefull227272Tuna Salad is NOT a hand food, and other punchlinesTuna Salad is NOT a hand food, and other punchlinesEver been in a band? Then you probably have a hilarious (in hindsight) horror story about it. Ben and MP share some of their worst band memories. They can laugh about it now, and they do, because pathos. They also share ten brand new indie rock tracks because that's why you listen.

EPISODE PLAYLIST


]]>Ever been in a band? Then you probably have a hilarious (in hindsight) horror story about it. Ben and MP share some of their worst band memories. They can laugh about it now, and they do, because pathos. They also share ten brand new indie rock tracks because that's why you listen.

EPISODE PLAYLIST


]]>8242ed70-0472-4f6f-9142-4b9f9182a87fThu, 30 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -040001:59:54truefull226262This Is Your Captain Speaking...This Is Your Captain Speaking...We all have our favorite albums, our albums of the moment, and albums that "spoke to us." But what about those albums that froze you in your tracks for days or weeks on end? The albums that you can't listen to anymore because you have to stop your life so you can listen to them on repeat. MP and Ben talk about the albums they "lived in", and their enduring impact. And of course, they've got ten new indie rock tracks to baste your turkeys and roast your carrots.

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]]>We all have our favorite albums, our albums of the moment, and albums that "spoke to us." But what about those albums that froze you in your tracks for days or weeks on end? The albums that you can't listen to anymore because you have to stop your life so you can listen to them on repeat. MP and Ben talk about the albums they "lived in", and their enduring impact. And of course, they've got ten new indie rock tracks to baste your turkeys and roast your carrots.

Episode playlist:


]]>f65d028f-ca82-4917-9e4f-fdd59844d853Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -040002:02:09truefull225252The One with The Bucket of PuddingThe One with The Bucket of PuddingBen and MP return from a month off and they've got stories! They also have some terrible ideas about how to make the podcast stand out from the streaming crowd. And of course, they have new indie rock that will move your feet and warm your cockles.

Episode playlist:


]]>Ben and MP return from a month off and they've got stories! They also have some terrible ideas about how to make the podcast stand out from the streaming crowd. And of course, they have new indie rock that will move your feet and warm your cockles.

Episode playlist:


]]>112085b8-fe0a-4b21-aa6b-5dd0ebd39e67Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -040001:54:09truefull224242Charlie Is Tapping His WatchCharlie Is Tapping His WatchGet ready for an overstuffed deluxe episode! Not a mere ten, but EIGHTEEN new indie rock tracks. We also doubled up on the "plus ones" AND the bonus material. So, you get 24 killer songs plus all the info you need to find the music and the artists, and we get an extra few weeks off. Ben and MP will be back with a brand new episode at the end of October. In the meantime, open wide....this is a very big sandwich.

Special thanks to Adie Gmutza.

Episode playlist:


BONUS MATERIAL


]]>Get ready for an overstuffed deluxe episode! Not a mere ten, but EIGHTEEN new indie rock tracks. We also doubled up on the "plus ones" AND the bonus material. So, you get 24 killer songs plus all the info you need to find the music and the artists, and we get an extra few weeks off. Ben and MP will be back with a brand new episode at the end of October. In the meantime, open wide....this is a very big sandwich.

Special thanks to Adie Gmutza.

Episode playlist:


BONUS MATERIAL


]]>c10494aa-6617-4fb6-9325-6e56a6f4a4fbThu, 05 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -040002:44:50truefull223232Dadah dalam teh kita (Our Tea is Spiked)Dadah dalam teh kita (Our Tea is Spiked)Ben and MP had a couple of interesting topics to discuss, like the importance of recording in a proper studio and if all music needs to have purpose. But none of that happened and instead they devolved into multiple streams of semi-consciousness. They did manage to present ten brand new indie rock tracks for your evening bath time (or whenever you enjoy music).

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]]>Ben and MP had a couple of interesting topics to discuss, like the importance of recording in a proper studio and if all music needs to have purpose. But none of that happened and instead they devolved into multiple streams of semi-consciousness. They did manage to present ten brand new indie rock tracks for your evening bath time (or whenever you enjoy music).

EPISODE PLAYLIST:


]]>0f427e1f-dbef-4546-9bda-4462c64cbfdeThu, 21 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -040001:57:31truefull222222Salt is a MetaphorSalt is a MetaphorMid-discussion revelations abound, and the rebellion against industry driven ubiquity has begun! MP and Ben barely discuss the trend that has artists eschewing social media oversharing yet still selling tickets and merch. Also, we're on the internet?? Plus, ten amazing new indie rock tracks to delight your senses.

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]]>Mid-discussion revelations abound, and the rebellion against industry driven ubiquity has begun! MP and Ben barely discuss the trend that has artists eschewing social media oversharing yet still selling tickets and merch. Also, we're on the internet?? Plus, ten amazing new indie rock tracks to delight your senses.

Episode playlist:


]]>4401a1d5-c6df-41e7-bbd0-0801e5f07cfaThu, 07 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -040001:59:01truefull221212Radio on the TVRadio on the TVBen and MP talk more about festival culture, and how the televised model might be it's saving grace. They also step outside the playlist to shout out some new releases you should check out. As always, they've got ten brand new indie rock tracks to delight your senses.

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]]>Ben and MP talk more about festival culture, and how the televised model might be it's saving grace. They also step outside the playlist to shout out some new releases you should check out. As always, they've got ten brand new indie rock tracks to delight your senses.

Episode playlist:


]]>0b32eeae-0234-40c1-b6cc-970507658d84Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -040002:01:34truefull220202I'd Walk A Mile for a SongleI'd Walk A Mile for a SongleSummer festivals are in full swing. Ben and MP talk about one of their personal favorite annual gatherings. Plus, MP invents a new word, and the boys roll out ten brand new indie rock tracks that you are guaranteed to love.

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]]>Summer festivals are in full swing. Ben and MP talk about one of their personal favorite annual gatherings. Plus, MP invents a new word, and the boys roll out ten brand new indie rock tracks that you are guaranteed to love.

Episode playlist:


]]>bc0aa12b-c5a2-4524-8a4c-bdeee503deb9Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -040002:09:50truefull219192thisepisodeisstylizedasonewordthisepisodeisstylizedasonewordMP and Ben endured tornadoes, hail storms, power outages, broken appliances, family emergencies, blue-green algae, and also took a vacation. And that was just the month of June. The boys return with a double-length playlist of new indie rock tracks.

Episode playlist:

  • Winona Fighter, "Hamms In A Glass"
  • The Mysterines, "Begin Again"
  • Sprints, "Adore Adore Adore"
  • Shefu, "Chandler Bing"
  • The Snuts, "Gloria"
  • Shadeland, "Floating in the Dark"
  • Jeff Rosenstock, "Doubt"
  • Picture Parlor, "Norwegian Wood"
  • The Criticals, "Belmont"
  • Fraulein, "Pet"
  • HUNNY, "Big Star"
  • Secondhand Sound, "Rorschach"
  • Sunshy, "Dissolve"
  • TEKE::TEKE, "Hoppe"
  • Durry, "Coming of Age"
  • Body Type, "Miss The World"
  • Small Words, "Talk"
  • Oldsoul, "Lavender Cane"
  • buffchick, "Show You Something"
  • Pacifica, "Anita"
  • BONUS CONTENT: Jeff Rosenstock, "Liked U Better"

]]>MP and Ben endured tornadoes, hail storms, power outages, broken appliances, family emergencies, blue-green algae, and also took a vacation. And that was just the month of June. The boys return with a double-length playlist of new indie rock tracks.

Episode playlist:

  • Winona Fighter, "Hamms In A Glass"
  • The Mysterines, "Begin Again"
  • Sprints, "Adore Adore Adore"
  • Shefu, "Chandler Bing"
  • The Snuts, "Gloria"
  • Shadeland, "Floating in the Dark"
  • Jeff Rosenstock, "Doubt"
  • Picture Parlor, "Norwegian Wood"
  • The Criticals, "Belmont"
  • Fraulein, "Pet"
  • HUNNY, "Big Star"
  • Secondhand Sound, "Rorschach"
  • Sunshy, "Dissolve"
  • TEKE::TEKE, "Hoppe"
  • Durry, "Coming of Age"
  • Body Type, "Miss The World"
  • Small Words, "Talk"
  • Oldsoul, "Lavender Cane"
  • buffchick, "Show You Something"
  • Pacifica, "Anita"
  • BONUS CONTENT: Jeff Rosenstock, "Liked U Better"

]]>036ea2a8-b2a5-4316-8300-d58193e984f6Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -040002:09:08truefull218182The Songs That Ashley HatesThe Songs That Ashley HatesIn this super-sized episode, Ben and MP talk about how curated playlists have all but eradicated traditional rock journalism, with all its learned and cranky editorializing, and reduced it into curated listicles. Thankfully, that spontaneous and not-very-well thought out discussion gives way to 10 brand new indie rock tracks from some of our new favorite bands.

Episode playlist:


]]>In this super-sized episode, Ben and MP talk about how curated playlists have all but eradicated traditional rock journalism, with all its learned and cranky editorializing, and reduced it into curated listicles. Thankfully, that spontaneous and not-very-well thought out discussion gives way to 10 brand new indie rock tracks from some of our new favorite bands.

Episode playlist:


]]>dc126301-7a87-4026-8ce6-a7cb3df299f8Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -040002:01:53truefull217172The Ghosts of Beaches PastThe Ghosts of Beaches PastPut your feet in the sand and your ears in our hands. MP and Ben have 10 new indie rock tracks to kick off your summer. Plus, "what if..." we could go back in time and do this podcast? It could happen!

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]]>Put your feet in the sand and your ears in our hands. MP and Ben have 10 new indie rock tracks to kick off your summer. Plus, "what if..." we could go back in time and do this podcast? It could happen!

Episode playlist:


]]>92dd200b-b929-4f88-9c75-20f6a1f62fe7Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -040001:55:59truefull216162Lets Go Beyond The Question...Plus...Lets Go Beyond The Question...Plus...Ben and MP clumsily navigate an easy question with a twisting turning answer. Plus, ten new indie tracks to rock your earholes.

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]]>Ben and MP clumsily navigate an easy question with a twisting turning answer. Plus, ten new indie tracks to rock your earholes.

Episode playlist:


]]>1457ec4a-a326-4096-8607-2e840c5e3d24Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -040001:58:28truefull215152Success, Fame, and Clear-eyed CynicismSuccess, Fame, and Clear-eyed CynicismMP and Ben don't talk about the thing they were going to talk about. Instead, they briefly dissect the contradictions of fame and success, neither of which they are qualified to discuss. But they did come up with ten fantastic new indie tracks.

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]]>MP and Ben don't talk about the thing they were going to talk about. Instead, they briefly dissect the contradictions of fame and success, neither of which they are qualified to discuss. But they did come up with ten fantastic new indie tracks.

Episode playlist:


]]>d1b38ecb-8357-4024-b08a-a1c8def6858fThu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -040001:53:28truefull214142Musical Sheldons (or, We Can Stop Counting Now)Musical Sheldons (or, We Can Stop Counting Now)Are we musical snobs, or just jerks? Ben and MP tell you everything they know, whether you want it or not, about the fine line between encyclopedic knowledge and curmudgeonly elitism. Trust us, you'll like it. Plus, ten new indie songs that are made of fire, lava, and sparks.

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]]>Are we musical snobs, or just jerks? Ben and MP tell you everything they know, whether you want it or not, about the fine line between encyclopedic knowledge and curmudgeonly elitism. Trust us, you'll like it. Plus, ten new indie songs that are made of fire, lava, and sparks.

Episode playlist:


]]>5b9d030a-647d-4621-86b1-ca07034fa882Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -040001:49:45truefull213132Episode the DozenthEpisode the DozenthHow does the solitary listening experience impact how we interpret and enjoy music? MP and Ben come out of their shells and talk about music in social and anti-social situations, and answer the musical question: Is "Larks Tongues in Aspic Part 2" a party anthem?

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]]>How does the solitary listening experience impact how we interpret and enjoy music? MP and Ben come out of their shells and talk about music in social and anti-social situations, and answer the musical question: Is "Larks Tongues in Aspic Part 2" a party anthem?

Episode playlist:


]]>44f5895d-13b7-4f0e-af71-ae7d4c88b43fThu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -040001:55:50truefull112121The Eleven to the Max EpisodeThe Eleven to the Max EpisodeBen and MP discuss that ancient and decaying concept, the long playing record, and its continued resonance in the age of singles. Plus, an absolute scorcher of a playlist!

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]]>Ben and MP discuss that ancient and decaying concept, the long playing record, and its continued resonance in the age of singles. Plus, an absolute scorcher of a playlist!

Episode playlist:


]]>adc386fc-b7e4-4073-86d1-ce6caa03f26cThu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -040001:45:11truefull111111The Tenthultimate EpisodeThe Tenthultimate EpisodeIs it real or is it artificial intelligence? Only the A&R guys know for sure. Ben and MP discuss the latest technological advance that's killing music, and why real music made by real people is worth your dollars. Oh, and we decided during the recording of this episode that we would add bonus content, so, MORE real music for you.

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]]>Is it real or is it artificial intelligence? Only the A&R guys know for sure. Ben and MP discuss the latest technological advance that's killing music, and why real music made by real people is worth your dollars. Oh, and we decided during the recording of this episode that we would add bonus content, so, MORE real music for you.

Episode playlist:


]]>a857cd96-decc-4c6f-970e-37b5d7bb713fThu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -040002:00:07truefull110101The Ninth Shall Rise EpisodeThe Ninth Shall Rise EpisodeHappy New Year and all the best for 2023! MP and Ben climb back into the Igloo to "literally" kick off the year with ten blazing new indie tracks to "literally" delight your ears and dazzle your mind. It is "literally" our best episode.

Episode playlist:

  • Khaki Cuffs, "Waffle House, 1 AM:
  • the moss, "Insomnia"
  • Lime Garden, "Bitter"
  • James Barrett, "Lovely"
  • Patter, "Tanking"
  • DMA'S, "Olympia"
  • Bleach Lab, "Obviously"
  • Carlie Hanson, "Pretender"
  • Into It Over It, "My Goddamn Subconscious"
  • almost monday, "cough drops"
  • Bugsy, "Slip N' Slide"
  • HUNNY, "JFK"

]]>Happy New Year and all the best for 2023! MP and Ben climb back into the Igloo to "literally" kick off the year with ten blazing new indie tracks to "literally" delight your ears and dazzle your mind. It is "literally" our best episode.

Episode playlist:

  • Khaki Cuffs, "Waffle House, 1 AM:
  • the moss, "Insomnia"
  • Lime Garden, "Bitter"
  • James Barrett, "Lovely"
  • Patter, "Tanking"
  • DMA'S, "Olympia"
  • Bleach Lab, "Obviously"
  • Carlie Hanson, "Pretender"
  • Into It Over It, "My Goddamn Subconscious"
  • almost monday, "cough drops"
  • Bugsy, "Slip N' Slide"
  • HUNNY, "JFK"

]]>ac648cb2-4ad0-4846-9132-57f2ec58e9fdThu, 19 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -040001:47:06truefull1991The Middle Eighth EpisodeThe Middle Eighth EpisodeWhen is a top ten episode not a top ten episode? When Ben and MP don't want to be redundant, that's when. Instead of re-playing songs we've already featured, our top ten pulls deep tracks from our favorite overall 2022 releases. It's a throwback to our old mixtapes and how we always tried to avoid the obvious tracks. Clear as mud? It'll all make sense, trust us.

Episode playlist:

  • Anorak Patch, "Paris Will Be Paid For"
  • Molly Payton, "Ruins"
  • Pool Kids, "Couch"
  • Motherfolk, "Kill 'em All"
  • Faux Fiction, "The Lucky Ones"
  • Coupons, "Japanese Whiskey"
  • Riverby, "Heavy To Hold"
  • The Luka State, "More Than This"
  • Palette Knife, "Lover I Don't Have To Love"
  • J. Graves, "Drunken Intro/Mad"
  • Kali Masi, "The Stray"
  • Shadeland, "Role-Playing"

]]>When is a top ten episode not a top ten episode? When Ben and MP don't want to be redundant, that's when. Instead of re-playing songs we've already featured, our top ten pulls deep tracks from our favorite overall 2022 releases. It's a throwback to our old mixtapes and how we always tried to avoid the obvious tracks. Clear as mud? It'll all make sense, trust us.

Episode playlist:

  • Anorak Patch, "Paris Will Be Paid For"
  • Molly Payton, "Ruins"
  • Pool Kids, "Couch"
  • Motherfolk, "Kill 'em All"
  • Faux Fiction, "The Lucky Ones"
  • Coupons, "Japanese Whiskey"
  • Riverby, "Heavy To Hold"
  • The Luka State, "More Than This"
  • Palette Knife, "Lover I Don't Have To Love"
  • J. Graves, "Drunken Intro/Mad"
  • Kali Masi, "The Stray"
  • Shadeland, "Role-Playing"

]]>ca418e58-d6e8-43d2-b7db-553dc568bbdfThu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -040001:54:00truefull1881The Harmonic Seventh EpisodeThe Harmonic Seventh EpisodeThere are big changes going on in social media and a lot of people, including musicians and artists, are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Ben and MP finally address the blue elephant in the room and discuss alternatives to diffuse that musky stench in the air. Pretty subtle, eh? But, while the little blue bird breathes its last, the music stork is still delivering bundles of rock and roll joy. Here's this episode's high-flying playlist:


(Click on any of the above to purchase music directly from the artists)

]]>There are big changes going on in social media and a lot of people, including musicians and artists, are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Ben and MP finally address the blue elephant in the room and discuss alternatives to diffuse that musky stench in the air. Pretty subtle, eh? But, while the little blue bird breathes its last, the music stork is still delivering bundles of rock and roll joy. Here's this episode's high-flying playlist:


(Click on any of the above to purchase music directly from the artists)

]]>a0cd246e-07fa-4e95-8660-6980800f522cThu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -040001:40:47truefull1771The Relative Sixth EpisodeThe Relative Sixth EpisodeTiny bottles of band sweat? Thrift store bric-a-brac? Re-purposed Bic lighters? All hail KING MERCH! Ben and MP evade the big issue and discuss how band merch, now available from the comfort of your phone, helps keeps DIY artists solvent so they can keep bringing you the music you love....like this:

Episode playlist:


]]>Tiny bottles of band sweat? Thrift store bric-a-brac? Re-purposed Bic lighters? All hail KING MERCH! Ben and MP evade the big issue and discuss how band merch, now available from the comfort of your phone, helps keeps DIY artists solvent so they can keep bringing you the music you love....like this:

Episode playlist:


]]>0c4343ec-2211-46be-85c8-85ccb079db88Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -040001:31:58truefull1661The Dominant Fifth EpisodeThe Dominant Fifth EpisodeBe prepared. Or don't. Either way, changes are afoot in the world of touring. If fans can't afford to go to shows and bands can't afford to tour, are there alternative solutions to this live music conundrum? Ben and MP consider some possibilities. But, it's really all about new music...

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]]>Be prepared. Or don't. Either way, changes are afoot in the world of touring. If fans can't afford to go to shows and bands can't afford to tour, are there alternative solutions to this live music conundrum? Ben and MP consider some possibilities. But, it's really all about new music...

This episodes playlist:


]]>f6f4e8a0-385d-4652-8106-5cc0808164ffThu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -040001:43:35truefull1551The Augmented Fourth EpisodeThe Augmented Fourth EpisodeIt's rough out there. The "are-we-or-aren't-we" post-Covid environment and global inflation have driven the emotional and financial costs of being a "working musician" through the roof of the van. More artists are reluctantly electing to stay home rather than tour. Ben and MP try to navigate the complex world of independent tour sustainability. And of course, there's our whole raison d'être...

La playlist de cet episode:


Special thanks to Molly Payton, Faux Fiction, and Sprints

]]>It's rough out there. The "are-we-or-aren't-we" post-Covid environment and global inflation have driven the emotional and financial costs of being a "working musician" through the roof of the van. More artists are reluctantly electing to stay home rather than tour. Ben and MP try to navigate the complex world of independent tour sustainability. And of course, there's our whole raison d'être...

La playlist de cet episode:


Special thanks to Molly Payton, Faux Fiction, and Sprints

]]>650b2559-fd4b-41cf-a87d-d9875c7d2e27Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -040001:45:23truefull1441The Major Third EpisodeThe Major Third Episode"Rock is dead", so say the aged pundits. We disagree, and challenge anyone to explain what "rock is dead" even means. How do you kill something that keeps evolving? Thankfully, we have some brand new music that proves Rock and Roll still has a healthy heart rate and a throbbing pulse.

This episode's playlist....STAT!


Opening Theme: Faux Fiction, "Hello"

Closing Theme: Sprints, "I'm In A Band"

]]>"Rock is dead", so say the aged pundits. We disagree, and challenge anyone to explain what "rock is dead" even means. How do you kill something that keeps evolving? Thankfully, we have some brand new music that proves Rock and Roll still has a healthy heart rate and a throbbing pulse.

This episode's playlist....STAT!


Opening Theme: Faux Fiction, "Hello"

Closing Theme: Sprints, "I'm In A Band"

]]>68264c34-f4f1-4eba-a521-7c4595fe3e21Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -040001:44:48truefull1331The Shorter Second EpisodeThe Shorter Second EpisodeBen and MP ponder the existence of the music God, and reach out to some of our favorite artists with some not-so-existential questions. Plus, we discovered a few "new to us" artists, which excites us more than finding a freezer full of creamsicles.

This episode's playlist:


Opening Theme: Faux Fiction, "Hello"

Closing Theme: Sprints, "I'm In A Band"

]]>Ben and MP ponder the existence of the music God, and reach out to some of our favorite artists with some not-so-existential questions. Plus, we discovered a few "new to us" artists, which excites us more than finding a freezer full of creamsicles.

This episode's playlist:


Opening Theme: Faux Fiction, "Hello"

Closing Theme: Sprints, "I'm In A Band"

]]>4437293e-37c6-4f4f-9fc0-fe339ec0d417Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -040001:36:05truefull1221The Long First EpisodeThe Long First EpisodeIntroducing a new podcast about truly independent music. In each episode, Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier introduce 10 newly released songs from bands on small labels, indie labels, or no labels at all. These are the bands you find by accident in small local record shops and those places on the internet where the hunt for new music is as much fun as finding it. We'll talk about why we love this music, tell some stories, and hopefully help you find your new favorite band. Our first episode is a long one, but you'll hear 10 amazing new tracks from artists on the verge of the verge. And, you'll get our "Plus Ones", two tracks that aren't so "new", but were part of our personal journeys to "Let's Play Ten".

This episode's playlist (links are embedded):


]]>Introducing a new podcast about truly independent music. In each episode, Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier introduce 10 newly released songs from bands on small labels, indie labels, or no labels at all. These are the bands you find by accident in small local record shops and those places on the internet where the hunt for new music is as much fun as finding it. We'll talk about why we love this music, tell some stories, and hopefully help you find your new favorite band. Our first episode is a long one, but you'll hear 10 amazing new tracks from artists on the verge of the verge. And, you'll get our "Plus Ones", two tracks that aren't so "new", but were part of our personal journeys to "Let's Play Ten".

This episode's playlist (links are embedded):


]]>37c173b4-ee1c-45c7-98ba-9d3efdfe9c97Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -040001:46:22truefull1111