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It's been a summer of shows! Kiel Hauck is joined by Nadia Alves to break down a run of unforgettable concerts, starting with Flyleaf's 20th anniversary tour for their self-titled album. Nadia caught a chaotic night in Boston (mic issues, actual crowd fights, and a setlist that leaned surprisingly hard on New Horizons), while Kiel heads out to see them in Indianapolis the very next night. The two dig into their long history with the band, Lacey Sturm's legacy, and what it meant to grow up on "girl power rock."

From there, Kiel recaps an incredible night with Evanescence and Spiritbox, breaking down what it's like watching Spiritbox win over an amphitheater crowd (RIP to everyone who lost it for "Circle With Me" and "Holy Roller"). They also tease more shows on the way, including Hayley Williams this September.

Then it's on to new music: Kiel runs through the albums that have defined his summer, including MUNA's Dancing on the Wall, Static Dress's screamo throwback, Olivia Rodrigo's new record, and Bring Me the Horizon's re-recorded Count Your Blessings. Nadia gives an update on her 1001 Albums Challenge — seven Bob Dylan albums down, a new Doves obsession, and a hard-earned five stars for the Black Keys' Brothers — before the two debate who really deserves the crown for Song of the Summer.

Plus, a look ahead at new music on the way from Mayday Parade, Phoebe Bridgers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Stand Atlantic, and Emery. Take a listen!

Follow along with Nadia's 1001 Albums journey here: https://1001albumsgenerator.com/ — and come join the discussion at itsalldead.com.

What better time than now to start listening to the 1001 Albums to Listen to Before You Die? That's the journey that Nadia Alves has taken up, and she joins Kiel Hauck on the pod to break down the experience so far. The two discuss the entire process from end-to-end and how one manages to tackle a project this significant. They also chat about what band is in the current frontrunner for the Most Important Rock Band of the 2020s and break down their favorite releases so far in 2026. Take a listen - and start your own 1001 Albums Challenge here: https://1001albumsgenerator.com/

Another year is in the books so Kiel Hauck and Nadia Alves hopped on the pod to break it all down, including their best albums and songs of the year and much more. They also took some time to discuss the music they discovered in 2024 that wasn't necessarily new, but still impacted them nonetheless. Take a listen!

With another year in the books, Brock Benefiel joins Kiel Hauck to discuss who won the hip hop title belt in 2017 (surprise, it's Kendrick). The duo also discuss other movers and shakers in the genre and predict what might come to pass in 2018, including new albums from Kanye West, Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky and more. Listen in!

"MANIA", the seventh full-length album from Fall Out Boy is here, and it is divisive. Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz record an emergency podcast to break down the band's latest release, discussing the tracklisting fiasco, how the album stacks up against a growing Fall Out Boy catalogue, and where the band goes from here. Listen in!

With 2017 nearing completion, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz take a look back at the year in music. During the discussion, the two share some of their favorite albums from 2017, including Kendrick Lamar, AFI, Lucky Boys Confusion, Paramore and much more. They also talk about what could have been and reflect on recent music news that shaped the year. Listen in!

In between his duties as co-founder of Bad Christian Media and hosting multiple successful podcasts, Matt Carter still finds time to shred as guitarist of post-hardcore band Emery. Matt recently talked with Kiel Hauck about what's involved in the making of one of this year's hit podcasts, "Labeled", how Emery reimagined some of their favorite songs for their recent release, Revival, and much more. Listen in!

Jason Tate joins Kiel Hauck on our latest podcast to share what he's learned in the year since moving AbsolutePunk.net to Chorus.fm. Jason shares insight on how he built a built a successful online music community and the changes he's seen over the past two decades. Jason also discusses some of the best music of 2017 and his approach to creating end of the year lists. Listen in!

On our latest episode of It’s All Dead, Kiel Hauck is joined by PopMatters Interviews Editor Evan Sawdey to discuss the art of the album review and the role of pop music in 2017’s social conversations. Evan also shares stories of some of his best (and worst) interviews at PopMatters, how the site has retained its cultural relevance and impactful voice through the years, and tells us about his podcast, The Chartographers. Listen in!

It's that special time of year! On our latest podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz discuss the best albums of 2007. As another collection of great records turns 10, the duo reflects on classic albums from Paramore, Mayday Parade, Saves the Day, Motion City Soundtrack, Kanye West and more. Listen in!

On this episode of the It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz chat about the favorite albums to spin when autumn rolls around. The two also discuss what makes for a great fall album and why they're so nostalgic throughout the season. Listen in!

We're back (again)! Kiel Hauck recently made the trip to Las Vegas for When We Were Young 2024. He's joined by Nadia Alves to recap the weekend and the discuss the evolution of the festival and its impact on the scene. They then dive into the return of Vans Warped Tour and all of the complicated feelings that come with it. Do we even need Warped Tour at this point, or has the scene found new ways to create safe and satisfying gathering spaces? Listen in!

Summer is here! On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Richard Clark joins Kiel Hauck to discuss their favorite songs of summer and try to dissect where the phrase came from and what makes for a truly great Song of the Summer. Listen in!

Just last month, Paramore may have released the best album of their career in After Laughter, which is saying a lot for a band that already has a few classics under their belt. Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz reflect on the band's impact on the scene and their rapid rise to stardom while breaking down each of their albums and ranking their top 10 songs. Listen in!

The new Kendrick Lamar album is officially here! Brock Benefiel joins Kiel Hauck to discuss DAMN. and how it fits within Kendrick Lamar's discography. The duo discuss Kendrick's growing legacy, the absence of a true rival and the variety of sonic and thematic ground covered on the new album. Listen in!

Last month, indie pop act Eisley released their new album, I'm Only Dreaming. We caught up with Eisley bassist Garron DuPree to talk about the band's evolution, including how recent lineup changes impacted the creation of their latest record. We also talked about the future of the band and the freedom they feel in their current form. Listen in!

As A Day To Remember's breakthrough album For Those Who Have Heart turns 10 years old, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz break down the band's discography and share their favorite songs from the band. The discussion includes the band's evolution and how A Day to Remember won over legions of fans by being unrelentingly themselves. Listen in!

Another year is in the books and 2016 was filled with a variety of great music. But who stole the show in the world of hip hop? Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel discuss the theory of the hip hop title belt and which rapper dominated 2016 the most, including Chance the Rapper, A Tribe Called Quest, Kanye West and more. Listen in!

It's hard to believe, but The Black Parade is officially 10 years old. Kyle Schultz and Kiel Hauck look back on a classic from My Chemical Romance and discuss it's impact on the scene, why the album was such a success, how it holds up a decade later, and the toll the album took on the band itself. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz lament the parting of pop punk legends Yellowcard. During the discussion, the duo discuss the band's recent farewell self-titled record and break down the band's expansive discography. Take a listen!

It's summer and Warped Tour is here! On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck chats with bands backstage at this year's Warped Tour, including The Word Alive, State Champs and Against the Current. Get the inside details about the country's longest running music festival - listen in!

He's baaaaAAAAck. Popmatters' Evan Sawdey joins the pod to chat with Kiel about the recent publication of Paste's list of the 300 Greatest Albums and Apple Music's 100 Best Albums. After a breakdown of the lists themselves, Evan and Kiel dig into the concept of these kinds of lists - why we need them and why the evolution of what they represent is important. Next, they examine the possibility of Taylor Swift Fatigue, the rapid rise of Chappell Roan, and make their best bets on 2024's Song of the Summer. Listen in!

It's that time of year! Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz reflect on their favorite albums that were released in 2006. Included in the discussion are classic releases from Underoath, My Chemical Romance, Saosin, The Early November, Taking Back Sunday, Saves the Day and many more albums that are turning 10. Listen in!

Last month, Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise collection of eight songs titled Untitled Unmastered. Brock Benefiel and Kiel Hauck break down the release and discuss Kendrick's career arc, his impact on hip hop, and who will own the genre's title belt in 2016. Listen in!

With The Death of a Bachelor, Panic! at the Disco has scored their first number one album on the Billboard charts. Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz look back on the band's career and rank their best albums and dissect the band's top 10 songs. The duo also reflect on Brendan Urie's growth as a songwriter and status as one of pop/rock's best vocalists. Listen in!

Kanye West's new album, The Life of Pablo, is here - kinda. With all of the controversy surrounding the album's rollout, Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel discuss if the music is worth the cost. The two break down the music, but also discuss the problematic misogyny and the implications of Kanye's words. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel Hauck his joined by the person who helped him fall in love with music - his mom. The two discuss the 2016 Grammy Awards, breaking down various performances and events that took place during the event. During the discussion, they chat about moments involving Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, The Eagles, Lionel Richie and much more. Listen in!

Yeezy season approaches once again. With only a few weeks until the alleged release of Swish, the new album from Kanye West, Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel break down the events that have led up to this moment. A year full of random tracks, album name changes, and odd announcements and collaborations have left us anxiously anticipating Kanye's seventh full length solo album. Listen in!

It's that special time of year! Time to count down the best albums and songs of 2015! Kiel and Kyle have a spirited conversation about great music from likes of Kendrick Lamar, The Wonder Years, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Early November, The Weeknd and much, much more. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz examine Ryan Adams' re-imagined "1989" and discuss the pros and cons of remixes and cover albums. They also speculate on the upcoming Fall Out Boy remix album and the "Punk Goes..." series. Listen in!

Riot Fest is right around the corner! Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz break down their most anticipated sets for each day of the festival and share their mutual love for one of the best music experiences in the country. They also discuss "No Closer to Heaven" - the latest release from The Wonder Years. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz reflect on some of the best albums released in 2005, including classics from Paramore, Jack's Mannequin, The Academy Is..., Panic! at the Disco, Acceptance, Daphne Loves Derby and more - Listen in!

Oh baby. The summer music season is in full swing, and Nadia and Kiel are both addicted to different albums. On this episode of the pod, Nadia shares her affinity for Clancy, the new album from Twenty One Pilots, while Kiel breaks down POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, the latest from Bring Me the Horizon. In addition to deep dives on both albums, the duo each rank the releases from each band and share their top 10 songs from both groups. This is a wild one folks - buckle up!

Fresh off of their highest charting release to date in Futute Hearts, pop punk kings All Time Low are flying high. Kyle Schultz and Kiel Hauck break down the band's best songs and rank each of their albums. During the discussion, they also speculate on the band's future and legacy. Listen in!

There's something about a great opening track that can set the tone for an entire album. Likewise, a killer closer brings things full circle and can leave you wanting more. On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel and Kyle break down the best album openers and closers. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel and Kyle rank Fall Out Boy's albums and share their top 10 favorite songs from the band. They also discuss the band's legacy and contemplate what the future may hold. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz break down the recent blink-182 news and talk about what the future might hold for the band. They also discuss their favorite blink albums and songs and talk about why the band means so much to the scene. Listen in!

What were the best albums, songs, tours, and moments of 2014? Kiel Hauck and Kiel Schultz break down the year in music and share some of their favorite memories and moments that helped make 2014 special. The conversation includes reflections on Architects, Anberlin, Weezer, Yellowcard, Taylor Swift and much more!

Kiel Hauck chats with Richard Clark and Brock Benefiel about the cultural relevancy of Drake and his place in hip hop. They also dissect the similarities and differences between Drake and Kendrick Lamar and talk about who will have the greater legacy. Listen in!

On this episode of the official It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel and Kyle break down some of their favorite albums that turn 10 years old in 2014. The discussion includes classic releases from My Chemical Romance, Underoath, Taking Back Sunday, Relient K, Green Day and more!

On the latest episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck sits down with fellow Kanye West fans Brock Benefiel and Jared Hay to break down the top 20 Kanye West songs and rank each of Kanye's solo albums. Listen in!

Kiel and Kyle talk about the sudden rise of 5 Seconds of Summer and what their success means for the pop punk community at large. They also break down the finalized lineup of this summer's Warped Tour.

On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel interviews Los Angeles rapper Pigeon John about his new album "Encino Man", how being a father impacts his music and what he imagines for the future of hip hop.

On the latest episode of Long Live the Music, Kiel Hauck and Nadia Alves jump in the scene time machine to travel back to the heyday of Tooth & Nail Records, when the label was pumping out one hot new band after another. But for every Underoath, Emery, and Anberlin, there were bands who, for whatever reason, just never made the big splash we thought they would. Kiel and Nadia recount some of the label's best bands that never took off and examine what may have been the reason. The discussion includes bands like Jonezetta, Waking Ashland, Run Kid Run, Secret & Whisper, and much more. Listen in!

The guys talk about the Saosin and Midtown reunions taking place at this year's Skate and Surf Festival and discuss the problem of fan entitlement. They also chat about recent releases from We Are the In Crowd, Issues and Bayside.

Kiel and Kyle chat about Paramore and Fall Out Boy's Monumentour, the early announcements for the 2014 Warped Tour, and their most anticipated releases of 2014.

On the second episode of the offical It's All Dead Podcast, Kiel and Kyle chat about their favorite albums of 2013.