Voxtrot's second LP in 19 years not only lives up to the high standards of their first incarnation, but brings a level of wisdom and musical experimentation that shows how they've grown.

New Orleans duo Twisted Teens mixes country-fried garage punk with pedal steel and a unique vocal style. We discuss their second album, "Blame the Clown," on episode #249 of "For the Record," our penultimate episode!

London alt-country rockers Vegas Water Taxi tackle breakups and the absurdity of modern life with clever lyrics, tight instrumentals, and polished production. We discuss "Long Time Caller, First Time Listener" on episode #248 of "For the Record."

Irish singer Dove Ellis' powerful, emotive voice has drawn comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Freddy Mercury, but he has a songwriting style all his own. We discuss his debut album, "Blizzard," on episode #247 of "For the Record."

Dry Cleaning expand their idiosyncratic sound on their third LP, creating fuller and more accessible songs. We discuss their third album, "Secret Love," on episode #246 of For the Record. For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee and her twin sister, Allison Crutchfield, join forces with MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook to create Snocaps, a collaboration that brings out the best of all their talents.

Norwegian singer-songwriter Ea Othilde pares her emotive voice with a variety of styles and instrumentation to create a debut record that seems wise beyond its years. We discuss "I Will Not Be Like That" in depth on episode #244 of "For the Record."

The fast, dense, horn-heavy post-punk of Manchester's Tigers and Flies is a joyful breath of fresh air. We discuss their second LP, "Expanded Play," in depth on episode #243 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

The second album from Nashville's Snooper combines their joyous, inclusive punk energy with the creative production of John Congleton. We discuss "Worldwide" in-depth on episode #242 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcas

Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, who goes by CMAT, is an Irish singer-songwriter who wraps self-effacing humor, fantastic vocals, and catchy melodies into pop songs with country elements. We discuss "Euro-Country" on episode #241 of "For the Record."

The Beths’ fourth album expands their catchy, earnest sound: songs spread out, get stripped down, even explore the darkness. We discuss “Straight Line Was a Lie” on episode #240 of For the Record.