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Saturday, December 22, 2012

YPOIW TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2012 PODCAST

We come to you this week with a very special edition of the podcast in which we discussed every album on our BEST ALBUMS OF 2012 list. It's one of the longest podcasts we've ever done, but it's also one of the best if you like things like actual music discussion.

To hear this episode of the podcast please check out YPOIW on iTunes (Rate and Subscribe, it's the holidays). If you would prefer a direct download please click HERE. Furthermore, I've embedded the podcast below.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

YOUR PODCAST OPINION IS WRONG #19: "A Half-Year In Review"

On this brand new episode of the phenomenally successful Your Podcast Opinion is Wrong, Austin, Nick, Steve, Danny and Alex discuss some of their favorite records of the year so far. Neutral Milk Hotel mashup albums, EPs recorded in chicken coops, and Nick's incessant but charming giggling are thoroughly discussed.

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or download the episode directly here.

Monday, June 4, 2012

DOWNLOAD: Clams Casino - Instrumental Mixtape 2

2011 was a great year for hip hop, but in my mind, it was Mike Volpe, a.k.a. Clams Casino, that ruled the production game. Between numerous beats he produced for the likes of Lil B, Soulja Boy, and Main Attrakionz, many of which made it onto last year's Instrumentals mixtape, as well as the fantastic Rainforest EP, Clams was everywhere. What's more, he hasn't slowed down a bit. Throughout the course of this and last year, the producer has provided various excellent beats for A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, and Mac Miller, to name a few, not to mention remixes for Lana Del Rey and Washed Out. In addition to an unreleased track, these productions, among a handful of others, comprise a new mixtape appropriately titled Instrumental Mixtape 2.

The mixtape may come as a blessing to people who feel that the artists with whom Clams Casino collaborates don't do his work justice, but more importantly, it provides a chance to marvel at how intricate his production truly is. The manipulated samples that lend these beats the ethereal, atmospheric quality that prompted the "cloud rap" term showcase a fascinating balance of subtlety and clarity, supplying a sense of density that demands repeated listens. Factor in the booming drums that accompany them, and the result is something that is both emotionally resonant and physically engaging.

Head here to grab a free download of the release, and be sure to read the honorable mentions I gave to Clams Casino last year.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

MAY PLAYLIST

For this week's monthly mix, our nefarious band of music nerds chose their favorite B-sides, rarities, and unreleased tracks from their favorite artists. Owen Pallett covering Mariah Carey?! A spacey Pavement jam performed on Space Ghost Coast to Coast?! Play these obscure gems in the embedded playlist to the right.

Alexander
Pavement - "The Sutcliffe Catering Song"
Pavement - "Harness Your Hopes"
Pavement - "Space Ghost Theme II"

Steve
Final Fantasy - "The Miner Becomes Forgetful"
Final Fantasy - "What Do You Think Will Happen Next?"
Owen Pallett - "Fantasy (Mariah Carey Cover)"

Kyle
Weezer - "I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams"
Weezer - "Suzanne"
Weezer - "Tragic Girl"

TTK
Aphex Twin - "Arched Maid"
Squarepusher - "Zounds Perspex"
Boards of Canada - "Mansel"

Mark
Arcade Fire - "Lenin"
Arcade Fire - "Surf City Eastern Block"
Arcade Fire - "Brazil"

Josh
The White Stripes - "Hand Springs"
The White Stripes - "Stop Breaking Down (Rolling Stones Cover)"
The White Stripes - "Good to Me (Brenden Benson Cover"

The Good Side
Fleet Foxes - "She Got Dressed"

TJ
Modest Mouse - "Baby Blue Sedan"
Modest Mouse - "All Night Diner"
Modest Mouse - "Never Ending Math Equation"

Danny
Flying Lotus - "Quakes"
Flying Lotus - "It's a Secret"
Mia Doi Todd - "My Room is White (Flying Lotus Remix)"

Sunday, April 1, 2012

APRIL PLAYLIST

Another month, another playlist. Meticulously constructed by our staff of music nerds, this playlist is sure to get you out of your crushing depression caused by Jet's breakup. Stream the playlist in the sidebar to the right and check out the detailed track listing below:

Alexander

1. Television - "Little Johnny Jewel"

2. Silver Jews - "Like Like the the the Death"

3. The Replacements - "Androgynous"

Mark

4. Rich Aucoin - "Watching, Wishing, Waiting"

5. Shabazz Palaces - "Youlogy"

6. Sloan - "Chester the Molester"

7. Daniel Rossen - "Return to Form"

8. Andrew Bird - "Danse Caribe"

9. Beach House - "Myth"

Steve

10. Julia Holter - "In the Same Room"

11. Trust - "Sulk"

12. Daniel Rossen - "Saint Nothing"

Josh

13. The Men - "Turn It Around"

14. Odd Future - "Bitches"

15. MF DOOM - "Vomit"

Jack

16. Meyhem Lauren - "Just Can't Win"

17. Fugazi - "Two Beats Off"

18. Kurt Vile - "He's Alright"

Kyle

19. Future of the Left - "London Shoes"

20. Cloud Nothings - "Stay Useless"

21. Big K.R.I.T. - "4eva n a day theme"

Danny

22. Soap&Skin - "Vater"

23. Portico Quartet - "Steepless"

24. The Roots (feat. Common) - "Act Too (The Love of My Life)"

Thursday, January 5, 2012

PLAYLIST: Best Of 2011

Did it disappoint you that YPOIW didn't include individual songs in our Best of 2011 features? Honestly it disappointed us too, so the playlist for January is our attempt to make amends for that, as it contains all of our personal favorites. It's available now on our side-bar for consumption, and we've included a more detailed list of all of our picks below. We sincerely hope this helps repair that hole in your heart.

1. Clams Casino - "I'm Official" (Austin)

2. Colin Stetson - "Red Horse" (Austin)

3. Shlohmo - "Same Time" (Austin)

4. Oneohtrix Point Never - "Up" (Danny)

5. Shabazz Palaces - "Are You... Can You... Were You? (Felt)" (Danny)

6. tUnE-yArDs - "Bizness" (Danny)

7. M83 - "Reunion" (Josh)

8. Oh No! Yoko! - "Buki Bag" (Josh)

9. Teen Daze - "Let's Groove" (Josh)

10. La Dispute - "King Park" (Kyle)

11. Danny Brown - "Monopoly" (Kyle)

12. Fucked Up - "Serve Me Right" (Kyle)

13. Austra - "Spellwork" (Mark)

14. M83 - "Midnight City" (Mark)

15. Veronica Falls - "The Fountain" (Mark)

16. Braids - "Glass Dears" (Owen)

17. Panda Bear - "Drone" (Owen)

18. WU LYF - "We Bros" (Owen)

19. Mountain Goats - "High Hawk Season" (Simon)

20. Atlas Sound - "Te Amo" (Simon)

21. Fleet Foxes - "The Plains/Bitter Dancer" (Simon)

22. The Strokes - "Under Cover of Darkness" (TJ)

23. M83 - "Steve McQueen" (TJ)

24. Girls - "Vomit" (TJ)

25. Girls - "Vomit" (TTK)

26. tUnE-yArDs - "Powa" (TTK)

27. Four Tet - "Locked" (TTK)

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