Endless Scroll

This week we are joined by Joel and JP of Pittsburgh Indie Hip-Hop act BBGuns. We discuss new releases from Julia Shapiro, Ramonda Hammer, and Crumb. Then, we talk about their band’s almost 10 year history, their major influences, and their creative process. BBGuns’ new album “Help Yourself” is out 6/28 on Crafted Sounds.

This week we are joined by Sophie Patka, the Program Director of WCDB Albany 90.9FM, the college radio station Eric and Eli had shows on years ago. We talk to Sophie about new music from Haybaby, Palehound, and Stef Chura. Plus, Sophie opens up the discussion of music as political media, and the elitism between genres.

This week we are joined by Albany NY DIY titan Dan Maddalone. We talk to Dan about his DIY Venue, The Chateau, directing music videos for Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and the state of the Albany music scene. Plus, we chat about new releases from Gemma, The Glow, and Rose Hotel.  

This week we are joined by Frank DiNardo and Jackson Rogers of The Zells. We chat about new tunes from Slingshot Dakota, Faye Webster and Empath. Later, we talk about the process The Zells are taking in the recording of their upcoming EP. Plus, are there other Party Rock bands besides them and Andrew WK?  

This week we are joined for the second time by Clay Andrews! We talk about so many new albums that it takes up the whole hour. Stick around for the great and very timely discussion of Green Day that comes up.

We are joined this week by the wonderful Lauren Rearick of The Grey Estates! We chat about how she manages freelancing and running her blog, how we feel about premieres, and time management. Plus, we discuss new tunes from Charly Bliss, Maddie Ross, Radiator Hospital, Ramonda Hammer, Sonder Bombs, and Dude York!

We are joined this week by Tyler, Andy and Alexa of Cruel Intentions, Pittsburgh’s newest darlings. We have some laughs and discuss the new releases from Vampire Weekend, Big Thief, and Pile. Plus, we talk to them about their band, it’s name’s origin, and what makes a good live music experience. Andy brought beer to this recording, and it shows in the best way possible.  

We're joined this week by Connor Murray, founder of Pittsburgh based indie label Crafted Sounds! We talk to Connor about his label, his criteria for signing artists, and the music scenes that shaped him. Plus, we discuss new releases from The Mountain Goats, Kevin Morby, Field Medic, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and Mannequin Pussy. 

Eli went home for Easter, so we are joined by guest cohost Haley Sheehan. We talk in depth about Lizzo's fantastic new album, Beyonce's Netflix Spectacular  and discuss the year so far in pop music. Plus, enjoy a lot of short discussions on things ranging from streaming services, problems within Soundcloud Rap, callout culture, and whether or not Katy Perry released an album last year. 

We are joined this week by journalist Shawn Cooke to talk media ethics and how close to get/not get with your subject. We give our thoughts on the new albums from Club Night, Emily Reo and Weyes Blood. Plus, we discuss the Vulture piece about "side hustles" artists have to do to make ends meet. 

This week we talked to Greg Katz, founder of New Professor Records about his time in the music industry and running a label. Plus we chat about new releases from Palehound, PUP, Martha, and Priests.

This week we talk to Trish of Noods about new music from Laura Stevenson, Sky Ferreira, and Modest Mouse. Then we discuss some releases from Q1 we missed, like Solange and Stella Donnelly. Finally we get madder than ever before, and unload on the various lineups and culture of festival season, and that godawful piece in Jezebel on “Jagged Little Pill”

This week we are joined by Claire and Stu, both of whom run successful DIY venues here in Pittsburgh. After discussing new albums from American Football, Jenny Lewis, and La Dispute, we talked about what it’s like to run house shows & how to avoid being busted by police. Plus we chat about PittFest, a two weekend long series of shows celebrating local Pittsburgh artists.  

This week we talk about the new albums from CHAI, Nanami Ozone, and Angel Du$t, plus Eli fills us in on his trip to SXSW, the bands he saw, and his experiences there. Somewhere in the second half of the episode in a plane flies by and you can sorta hear it for some reason.  

We have our friend Nick Meyers on to talk about new music from Rosie Tucker, Sasami, and Amanda Palmer. Plus, we discuss the music that we first felt was "alternative", and talk about Weird Twitter. This is our least informational episode but also the most fun? 

This week we are joined by our friend Clay Andrews! We had a great talk about where we find music online outside the Twitterverse, whether it be word of mouth or The Needle Drop. We also debate Pitchfork's scoring system, and dive into new releases from Hand Habits, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Crumb. Plus, since this was recorded on Eric’s birthday, we give our review of the classic Happy Birthday song.

This week we are joined by The Alternative's founder, Henderson Cole! Henderson talks to us about his new proposal for an American Music Library, a government funded streaming service that would pay artists fairly. Plus, we discuss some new releases from Palehound, Tierra Whack, Apples with Moya, and dive into the new album from Bellows.  

This week on Endless Scroll we discuss new releases from Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Anemone, Methyl Ethel and Sir Babygirl. Later, we are joined by Zoe Hicks to discuss the allegations of abuse against Ryan Adams, and explore the discourse of “cancel culture”.

We welcome our first guest, our friend and roommate Jaran, to discuss new releases from Xiu Xiu, and Ariana Grande. Then, just in time for Valentines Day, we dissect love songs, and what makes one effecting. Plus, Eli and Eric give their takes on the Grammys and their place in the music industry today. 

This week on Endless Scroll, we discuss the new album from Cherry Glazerr and the surprise release of Phoebe Bridgers' and Conor Oberst's "Better Oblivion Community Center. Plus, we talk about how our tastes in music have evolved over the years, and debate what makes someones taste "good"