Indiecast Explores The Smile's New Music and Weighs in on Alex G's Major Label Move
In a recent episode of Indiecast, which started with a brief Sportscast segment, Steven shared his disappointment over the Green Bay Packers' loss and expressed affection for the Detroit Lions. The conversation then shifted to comparing Detroit and San Francisco in terms of their music scenes, pitting Bob Seger against Huey Lewis. An exciting update followed concerning the winter Fantasy Albums Draft, particularly spotlighting The Smile's new release, Wall Of Eyes, and Katy Kirby's latest work. The Smile's album received a flattering comparison to Radiohead, being described as nearly matching their quality.
The Smile's Musical Achievement
As The Smile's Wall of Eyes took center stage, its commendable likeness to a Radiohead album was noted, suggesting it achieves 90 percent of the signature sound famed by Radiohead. This new release was of particular significance to Steven's team in the Fantasy Albums Draft.
Alex G's Industry Buzz
The episode took an exciting turn with the topic of Alex G's signing with RCA Records, sparking a debate on his potential future success. Could he reach the heights of indie sensation Boygenius? This was the burning question.
Moving to listener interactions, the pair addressed a question from the mailbag regarding a recent commercial that featured a classic track by Das Racist. Additionally, they discussed Hozier's success within the music industry, offering insights and their personal take on his journey.
Recommendation Corner
The episode wrapped up with some recommendations, where Ian highlighted Courting, a British band, and Steven echoed Ian's positive sentiments about Glass Beach's latest offerings.
Indiecast releases new episodes every Friday, where listeners can dive into discussions about the indie music scene, album reviews, and more. While the discussion often takes unexpected turns, the expert hosts manage to keep it engaging and informative for their audience.
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