Before getting serious about handing out their mid-year Indiecasties awards for Semi-Excellence in Independent Music, Steven and Ian try to make sense of the most absurd TikTok trend of 2023: The Pinegrove Mix. Apparently there are young people doing this weird dance to a deep cut of the indie-americana roots band. For what? Who knows? Hear two guys in their 40s try to explain it.
In non-TikTok news, Steven is planning a trip to Dayton in September for two Guided By Voices 40th anniversary shows that also feature Dinosaur Jr., Built To Spill, Wednesday and others. It’s the middle-aged Woodstock indie fan! The guys also briefly discuss the new albums released today by Queens Of The Stone Age, Sigur Ros and Killer Mike.
Finally, it’s time for the Indiecasties! All of your favorite categories are back: Most Valuable Album Cycle, Most Boring Music Writer Twitter Story, Most Memorable Album, and more. No spoilers, but expect plenty of fireworks from Boygenius and Foo Fighters.
In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends a new emo oral history by writer Chris Payne, Where are your boys tonight?, while Steven discusses the new 20th anniversary edition of the classic Drive-By Truckers album, The Dirty South.
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