For the Record With GG and Adam

Sleater-Kinney's tenth album, "Path of Wellness," represents a new direction for a band that has never stopped changing. We discuss it in-depth on episode #150 of “For the Record.” For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

The third album from Japanese Breakfast, "Jubilee," swings for the fences with a much bigger, poppier sound, complete with horn and string arrangements. It's a major leap forward in Michelle Zauner's impressive career.

Rosie Tucker's debut for Epitaph Records, "Sucker Supreme," is a surprising indie pop gem. Witty lyrics and concise songwriting, together with some interesting experimental moments, result in a charming album that you'll end up leaving on repeat.

Squid's debut LP, "Bright Green Field," defies categorization. It's an electrifyingly creative mix of post-punk, jazz, and experimental rock that explores the anxiety and excitement of our dystopian future.

Covering the map with everything from pop to heavy rock to country-tinged ballads, Prism Bitch's varied and energetic debut LP is worth a listen. We discuss "Perla" on episode #146 of “For the Record.”

Tune-Yards are back with an album of politically-charged tracks that you can't help but sing along to -- and they're from right here in the Bay Area! We discuss "Sketchy" on episode #145 of “For the Record.”

Adult Mom's third album is their first for Epitaph Records, and the fullest realization yet of their charming, intimate sound. We discuss "Driver" on episode #144 of “For the Record.” For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Julien Baker's third album is a triumph. It's major departure from her previous sound, with a richness of production that matches its emotional expansiveness. We discuss "Little Oblivions" on episode #143 of “For the Record.”

London quintet Shame made a splash with the brash post-punk of their debut record, but come back with a more complex and contemplative sound for their second album. We discuss "Drunk Tank Pink" on episode #142 of "For the Record."

Norwegian quartet Pom Poko create art-punk which combines prog intricacy, rich production, and jazz improvisation to create unexpectedly poppy, emotionally resonant songs which amply reward repeat listens.

British singer-songwriter Katy J Pearson channels Americana and sunny 70s rock to create her own charming brand of indie pop. We discuss her debut record, "Return," in episode #140 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.

Disheveled Cuss is the new, more accessible side project of Tera Melos’ inventive and talented guitarist Nick Reinhart, and delivers a satisfying twist on your favorite 90s tropes. We discuss their self-titled debut record in-depth in episode #139.

With an electrifying voice and an eclectic mash-up of genres, Bartees Strange leads us into the dark COVID winter with what may be the best record of 2020. We discuss his debut LP, "Live Forever," in-depth in episode #138 of "For the Record."

Beabadoobee has a very 2020 story, and her pop-oriented take on 90s indie rock made her just the right artist to talk about this week. We discuss her debut LP, "Fake it Flowers," in-depth in episode #137 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, vis

Future Islands' sixth album, "As Long As You Are," is an earnest, emotionally-complex voyage into synth-pop that's worth a listen. We discuss it in-depth in episode #136 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Arcade Fire keyboardist Will Butler's second studio album is the perfect soundtrack to 2020: Honest about despair, able to find joy in resilience, and all along, grappling with what our responsibilities are to this moment in history.

Boston-based trio Krill quit making music in 2015, as all three members pursued opportunities outside of music, but have now returned (and added a fourth member) as Knot. We discuss their self-titled debut in episode #134 of "For the Record."

Australian singer-songwriter Alex the Astronaut has released her debut record of genuine, charming, upbeat folk-pop that is just the sort of music we need to be singing along with right now. We discuss "The Theory of Absolutely Nothing" on episode #133.

Dublin's Fontaines D.C. avoid the sophomore slump with an album of energetic, unsettling post-punk. We discuss "A Hero's Death" on episode #132 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi fame has a new band, a trio with his wife Amy Farina and Fugazi bassist Joe Lally. Coriky captures some of that old Fugazi magic while articulating the kind of bleak, dystopian mood that's pure 2020.

Bad Moves recorded this album before the pandemic, but it's even more relevant now. In these days of constant crisis and a devastating wealth gap, are you still having a good time? Because Bad Moves is, and their fantastic second record is here to help.

The members of Ohmme are classically-trained musicians and veterans of the Chicago improvisational jazz scene. They make experimental pop that balances harmony and chaos: Beautiful, twinned vocals with noise elements and creative time signatures.

A global pandemic, nationwide protests, pervasive social isolation, and we recently had to cancel our August wedding because of the virus. These are bleak times for many of us, but the second LP by Whim is the witty, catchy, ray of sunshine we need now.

After being unceremoniously dropped by 4AD after the label judged her to be insufficiently commercially successful, TORRES plowed her disappointment into her art to make her most gorgeous, fully-realized album yet. We discuss "Silver Tongue."

Former frontman of The Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser, brings us an ambitious and cinematic solo record. Its thematic focus on friends and strangers that made an impression on him is wonderfully nostalgic listening for our quarantine days.

Katie Crutchfield brings a more direct, Americana-influenced sound on her 5th album as Waxahatchee, "Saint Cloud;" it may be her best yet. We discuss it in-depth in episode #125 of "For the Record." For all prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com

Wisconsin five-piece Disq bring an eclectic mix of 90s influences to their debut LP, "Collector," which we discuss in-depth in episode #124 of "For the Record." For all the prior episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

On her second album, "Cha Cha Palace," Angelica Garcia mixes a variety of styles with her exceptional voice into a cohesive celebration of her LatinX identity with universal appeal.

On their ninth studio album, veteran indie rockers Nada Surf examine themes of loneliness and interconnectedness with their trademark bittersweet, melodic hooks. We discuss "Never Not Together" in-depth in episode #122 of "For the Record."

Hop Along frontwoman Frances Quinlan's first solo record, "Likewise," shows an impressive range, both emotionally and sonically. We discuss it in-depth in episode #121 of "For the Record."

On their second album, The Big Moon makes a significant departure in their sound to deliver a poppy, danceable take on how to keep your chin up in a world that's falling apart. We take an in-depth look at "Walking Like We Do" in episode #120.

Sharon Van Etten's first studio album in 5 years is a major leap forward for her sound, as synths and drones add an undercurrent of dread to her warm and emotional vocals. We discuss "Remind Me Tomorrow" in-depth in episode #119 of “For the Record.”

Renowned jazz bassist/singer-turned-indie-pop songwriter Kate Davis' debut album, “Trophy,” is a strong, cohesive collection of clever, emotionally wide-open songs about love, longing, loss, and growth.

Great Grandpa have evolved their sound significantly from where they started with their first album to where they end up with this new second album, "Four of Arrows."

British band Sports Team has yet to release a full-length, but they're one of our favorite new discoveries this year, so we decided to talk about their 3 EPs released so far on episode #116 of "For the Record."

It's been five long years since the last album from The Hold Steady, and "Thrashing Thru the Passion" is a wonderful return to form. We discuss it in-depth in episode #115 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Brittany Howard took a break from making albums with her band, Alabama Shakes, to make this personal and inventive solo record, "Jaime." We discuss it in-depth in episode #114 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Brisbane, Australia's WAAX brings heavy guitars, acrobatic female vocals, and a bit of a pop sensibility on their debut LP, "Big Grief." We discuss it in-depth in episode #113 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Sleater-Kinney's ninth album, produced by St. Vincent, finds them going in a new and sometimes uncomfortable direction, as they confront a world on the brink with their trademark rock trio ferocity... but also some electronics. We discuss "The Center Won'

Lizzo is that rare, complete superstar package: Charm, humor, great songwriting, and an incredible voice. She's been steadily amassing fans for the past few years, but this major-label debut may be her breakout moment. We discuss the record in-depth in ep

Alexandra Levy, who records under the name Ada Lea, is a Montreal artist who has recorded her first album, "What We Say in Private," based on 180 days of journaliing following the breakup of an important romantic relationship. We discuss the record in-dep

Stef Chura is a singer-songwriter from Michigan who brings a new and more mature sound to her sophomore album, "Midnight," with the help of producer Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest. We discuss the record in-depth in episode #109 of "For the Record."

Charly Bliss's sophomore album is loaded with pop hooks, but also represents a leap forward in both sound and maturity. Is it synth pop, or guitar rock with synths? Yes! We discuss "Young Enough" in-depth in episode #108 of "For the Record."

Jade Bird is a petite, young woman with a powerful voice and smart lyrics, exploring Americana from across the pond. We discuss her debut LP on episode #107 of "For the Record."

Control Top's debut LP blows your hair back with polished punk that wants to destroy the system. We discuss "Covert Contracts" in episode #106 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

L.A.-based Sasami is a multi-instrumentalist who is best-known as the synth player for the band Cherry Glazerr. Her layered, intense, self-titled debut record plumbs the depths of relationships gone awry to create a lush sound that you can't help but sing

After a few years away, Seattle's Tacocat comes roaring back with an album that takes the anxiety of post-2016 America and transforms it into a joy and optimism that's still grounded in reality.

Sego was one of our favorite discoveries from South by Southwest this year, and we were eagerly anticipating the release of their second album, "Sego Sucks," which did not disappoint. We discuss it in-depth in episode #103 of "For the Record."

Jenny Lewis' richly-produced, ambitious new album might be her best since she left Rilo Kiley. We discuss "On the Line" in-depth on episode #102 of "For the Record."

In episode #101 of "For the Record," we depart from our usual format to discuss our favorite discoveries from the 2019 South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas.