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On this episode of On BEAT Off SCRIPT, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into three radically different new releases — Liminal by Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun by AFI, and The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift.

From ambient experiments to gothic anthems to pop spectacle, the trio unpacks how each artist redefines their sound — and what happens when art, angst, and glitter all collide.

⚠️ Trigger warning for Swifties: you probably won’t agree with us on this one.

Let us know which album pulled you in, or pushed you over the edge

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

10:36 Liminal - Brian Eno, Beatie Wolfe

1:02:06 Silver Bleeds the Black Sun - AFI

1:46:59 The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift

On this Track Attack edition of on BEAT off SCRIPT, Brandito, Bob, and Mel dive into some of the biggest new singles. We’re talking WHERE IS MY HUSBAND by RAYE, TIT FOR TAT by Tate McRae, yes baby by Madison Beer, and a dreamy collab from Daniel Caesar & Bon Iver on Moon. Plus, we check out The Mock-Ups’ punchy indie rocker I Wanna Know Your Name and Aerosmith with YUNGBLUD on My Only Angel.

From messy love songs to cosmic ballads, we’re unpacking what hits, what misses, and what we’ll be keeping on repeat.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

10:03 I Wanna Know Your Name - The Mock-Ups

16:25 My Only Angel - Aerosmith, YUNG BLUD

22:10 WHERE IS MY HUSBAND - RAYE

26:27 yes baby - Madison Beer

31:49 TIT FOR TAT - Tate McRae

35:42 Moon - Daniel Caesar, Bon Iver

This week, Brandito and Mel drag special guest Garret, aka TipsyTune into the hot seat for a Track Attack full of chaos and questionable opinions. The crew dives into four new singles: Florence + The Machine’s haunting anthem Everybody Scream, Doja Cat’s slick and sharp Jealous Type, Alabama Shakes’ long-awaited return with Another Life, and Bon Jovi’s flag-waving rocker Red, White and Jersey. From stadium-ready screams to soul-stirring comebacks, the gang has a lot to say — and even more to argue about.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

13:20 Everybody Scream - Florence + The Machine

22:43 Jealous Type - Doja Cat

29:42 Another Life - Alabama Shakes

37: 22 Red, White and Jersey - Bon Jovi

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by a very special guest — Twitch streamer, musician, and Mel’s husband, Garrett, aka TipsyTune! With his debut studio album House of Mirrors dropping September 5th, Garrett steps into the hot seat as the crew reviews Laufey’s dreamy new record, A Matter of Time, and Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky, sugar-coated pop confessional Man’s Best Friend. Do these albums live up to the hype? Can Garrett survive the chaos of the pod? Will House of Mirrors get an early co-sign from Brandito and Mel? Tune in for hot takes, playful debates, plenty of music nerdery and make sure to follow Garrett on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/tipsytune

👉 What did you think of Laufey and Sabrina’s new albums? Drop your takes in the comments!

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

07:57 A Matter of Time - Laufey

01:24:51 Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter

On this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel sink their teeth into some of the biggest new singles. Jelly Roll teams up with Marshmello on the gospel-soaked Holy Water, Glass Animals go full nocturnal with Vampire Bat, and Olivia Dean delivers soul-searching honesty on Man I Need. Zara Larsson keeps the crushes coming with Crush, Disclosure and Anderson .Paak prove there’s No Cap on the groove, and clipping. drag us into the shadows with the haunting Forever War.

From bangers to bat caves, heartbreaks to hard-hitters, we’re breaking down what slaps, what stings, and what might haunt your playlists forever.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

13: 27 Holy Water - Marshmello, Jelly Roll

22:10 Vampire Bat - Glass Animals

27:42 Man I Need - Olivia Dean

31:45 Crush - Zara Larsson

37:32 No Cap - Disclosure, Anderson .Paak

46:05 Forever War - clipping.

This week Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel take a winding trip through the many shades of Americana. Molly Tuttle turns up the shimmer, diving deeper into pop on So Long Little Miss Sunshine. mgk takes the wrong highway exit on lost americana. And Ethel Cain pulls us straight into gothic heartbreak with Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. From sunny hooks to dusty detours to love letters written in the dark, we’re unpacking it all. Tune in and let us know which record hit you hardest.In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

03:42 So Long Little Miss Sunshine - Molly Tuttle

01:07:05 lost americana - mgk

2:13:52 Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You - Ethel Cain

This week on Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and AppalachianRose dive into six fresh singles that range from indie angst to Miami madness: 1st World Blues by Bright Eyes, End of Summer by Tame Impala, True Believer by Hayley Williams, Miami by Morgan Wallen feat. Lil Wayne & Rick Ross, Freak It by Kim Petras, and To Be Free by Sam Smith.

From desert heartbreak to club chaos, gospel pop to sweaty Florida trap—this batch has us questioning everything, including each other.

Hit play to find out which tracks freaked us out, freed our souls, or made us believers (sort of).

In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction

10:29 1st World Blues - Bright Eyes

26:43 End of Summer - Tame Impala

35:54 True Believer - Hayley Williams

44:07 Miami - Morgan Wallen, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross

53:55 Freak It - Kim Petras

1:07:46 To Be Free - Sam Smith

With Incredibob off on a mysterious cosmic mission, Mel and Brandito are joined by AppalachianRose to unpack three bold new albums: The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron, Precipice by Indigo De Souza, and Bite Me by Reneé Rapp. From interstellar surf-westerns to emotional freefalls and biting pop anthems, we’re diving deep into the drama, the hooks, and the existential dread.

Will Lord Huron’s cinematic vision land? Is Indigo dangling us off the edge on purpose? And did Reneé Rapp just threaten us… and we liked it?

Press play. It’s cosmic, chaotic, and a little unhinged.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

08:23 The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron

01:05:39 Precipice by Indigo De Souza

1:55:30 Bite Me by Reneé Rapp

Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are back to break down six of the biggest and weirdest singles of the moment. We’re talking JUMP by BLACKPINK, ALAMBRE PúA by Bad Bunny, IS IT by Tyla, Mind Loaded by Blood Orange, The Sofa by Wolf Alice, and Taxes by Geese. From stadium-ready bangers to slow-burning introspection, this episode covers it all.Is this the most chaotic mix of genres we’ve reviewed yet? Listen in and find out.00:00 Introduction

15:46 Taxes - Geese

23:39 The Sofa - Wolf Alice

29:01 Mind Loaded - Blood Orange

41:23 IS IT - Tyla

47:34 JUMP - BLACKPINK

56:13 ALAMBRE PúA - Bad Bunny

We're back with a double feature: Moisturizer by Wet Leg, an indie-pop fever dream soaked in sass and shimmer, and I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO BEFORE ME by Noah Cyrus—a hauntingly intimate dive into grief, family, and existential dread. Brandito returns from sabbatical (and probably a record store), joining Mel and Incredibob for a review filled with laughter, tears, and one too many jokes about hydration and mortality.

00:00 Introduction

6:14 moisturizer - Wet Leg

54:02 I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME - Noah Cyrus

The whole crew is back for our 2025 Mid-Year Review! We’re running down our top-reviewed albums so far this year, shouting out some personal favs that didn’t make it onto the pod, and spilling which upcoming releases we can’t wait to hear in the back half of 2025.

Whether you’re looking for recs, hot takes, or your next musical obsession, we’ve got you covered.

Drop your own best-of-2025 picks in the comments, and tell us which albums you’re hyped for!

00:00: Introduction

02:16: Our Top Albums as a Collective

01:03:45: Our Actual Individual Top Ten Albums

01:35:02: Albums We're Looking Forward To

This week, Brandito’s out, so Mel, Incredibob, and AppalachianRose dive into a batch of singles that feel like a group chat full of exes, chaos, and drive-thru therapy. From Megan Moroney’s “6 Months Later” heartbreak blues to CMAT’s “Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” fever dream, we’re unpacking relationship delusions (“we never dated”), legal limbo (“The Contract”), emotional yelling (“HOW DOES IT FEEL?”), and whatever turf war Cardi B’s waging in “Outside.”

It’s giving:💔 situationships,📜 binding documents,⛽️ snacks that may or may not be metaphors.

If you’ve ever cried at a gas station or drafted a breakup text in Notes, this episode’s for you.

00:00 Introduction

08:52 6 Months Later - Megan Moroney

016:19 The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station - CMAT

26:23 we never dated - sombr

34:55 The Contract - Twenty One Pilots

48:02 HOW DOES IT FEEL? - The Kid LAROI

54:33 Outside - Cardi B

In this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review six of the biggest new music releases: “Nettles” by Ethel Cain, “Type Dangerous” by Mariah Carey, “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter, “OWA OWA” by Lil Tecca, “Hemingway” by girl in red, and “And a Big Load” by Hot Mulligan.

They dive into everything from dreamy ballads to chaotic pop bangers—breaking down the lyrics, production, and drama behind the tracks. Whether you’re a Mariah superfan or a Hot Mulligan skeptic, you’ll find something to love or rage about.

In this episode, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review three of the week’s biggest releases: MARINA’s bold comeback with PRINCESS OF POWER, Lil Wayne’s long-awaited Tha Carter VI, and Miley Cyrus’s reflective pop album Something Beautiful. Who’s still got it, who’s lost the plot, and who left us speechless? Whether you're a diehard fan or just curious about the hype, we've got hot takes, honest reactions, and plenty of laughs.In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

09:25 PRINCESS OF POWER - MARINA

01:03:33 Tha Carter VI - Lil Wayne

02:12:10 Something Beautiful - Miley Cyrus

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by the insightful and unapologetic AppalachianRose as they dive into a fresh batch of singles. From the long-awaited return of Rihanna with "Friend Of Mine", to GIVĒON’s soulful "RATHER BE", Lola Young’s raw "One Thing", and Reneé Rapp’s emotional gut-punch "Leave Me Alone", no track is safe from the trio’s sharp ears. MGK surprises with "cliche", and Turnstile flips expectations with "LOOK OUT FOR ME". Tune in for debates, delight, and maybe even a few disagreements. You know how it gets.

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by professional musician and Twitch streamer AppalachianRose for a sonic showdown featuring Stereolab’s Instant Holograms On Metal Film and Dan Mangan’s Natural Light. According to Brandito, Mel's wrong again, and Rose keeps it all from falling apart with actual musical knowledge. We were supposed to review Lana Del Rey’s new album too, but she ghosted us. Maybe next time, Lana.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

Follow our girl AppalachianRose here: www.twitch.tv/appalachianrose

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(09:55) Instant Holograms on Metal Film

(01:26:41) Natural Light

This week, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel dive headfirst into the glorious mess that is the latest batch of new music releases—and nothing is safe.

We’re unpacking the emotional voicemails of Ed Sheeran’s “Old Phone,” getting blissfully weird with “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” from Tash Sultana & City and Colour, and floating into a dream-pop haze with “I Like It I Like It” by Moses Sumney & Hayley Williams.

Also on deck: “Priceless” from Maroon 5 and LISA (is it actually priceless or just streaming bait?), “Men2Be” by Lavender Bride (wedding vibes with a twist), and the return of teen angst via “Young & Dumb” from Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan.

It’s a mix of tears, riffs, and musical confusion—and we’re here for all of it. Hit play for spicy takes, unexpected favorites, and at least one existential crisis.

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:18) What we've been listening to

(10:56) Ain't It Kinda Funny - Tash Sultana, City and Colour

(21:28) Men2Be - Lavender Bride

(30:36) I Like It I Like It - Moses Sumney, Hayley Williams

(40:04) Old Phone - Ed Sheeran

(50:03) Priceless - Maroon 5, LISA

(57:15) Young & Dumb - Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are flipping through the sonic scrapbook: Blondshell hands us a brutally honest selfie with If You Asked For A Picture, billy woods drops GOLLIWOG—a dense, poetic mind maze that might require a literary degree (or at least a quiet room), and Kali Uchis serenades us with Sincerely, a lush, romantic journey that’s basically a musical bubble bath. Expect bold opinions, questionable metaphors, and at least one passionate debate about vocal layering. Tune in, because feelings were felt.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(4:32) If You Asked For A Picture - Blondshell

(01:01:42) GOLLIWOG - billy woods

(02:10:27) Sincerely, - Kali Uchis

This week, we’re joined by the full dream team—Incredibob, Brandito, and Mel—to dig into a wild mix of new music drops. We’re talking JID going full beast mode on “WRK,” Quadeca getting deep and mysterious with “MONDAY,” and Addison Rae putting us in a trance with “Headphones On.” Lorde came out of nowhere with “What Was That” (seriously...what was that?), Aly & AJ are back to soundtrack your soft summer sadness with “Dandelions,” and James Bay & Sheryl Crow want you to call your mom with “You and Me Time.”

It’s chaos. It’s vibes. It’s opinions you didn’t ask for—but you’ll want to hear. Hit play.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(11:13) WRK - JID

(18:18) MONDAY - Quadeca

(26:01) Headphones On - Addison Rae

(31:22) What Was That - Lorde

(38:19) Dandelions - Alj & AJ

(45:25) You and Me Time - James Bay and Sheryl Crow

Incredibob returns to join Brandito and Mel as they wrangle some wild new tunes! The gang tackles Superheaven’s self-titled comeback, gets a little country with Julien Baker and TORRES’ heartfelt collab "Send A Prayer My Way," and plunges into the chaotic genius of SUMAC and Moor Mother’s The Film. Expect hot takes, cold drinks, and at least one identity crisis. Hit play — your ears deserve it.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:08) Superheaven - Superheaven

(53:41) Send A Prayer My Way - Julien Baker & TORRES

(01:48:58) The Film - SUMAC and Moor Mother

This week on the pod, Mel and Brandito are joined by special guest AppalachianRose — professional musician and Twitch streamer — for a genre-hopping deep dive into some of the freshest (and fiercest) new releases.

We’re breaking down Bruce Springsteen’s cinematic “Rain in the River,” feeling the apocalyptic pop power of Miley Cyrus’s “End of the World,” and getting all the feels with Lana Del Rey’s haunting “Henry, come on.” Arcade Fire’s “Year of the Snake” stirs up existential vibes, Sleep Token gets sultry with “Caramel,” and BABYMETAL x Poppy bring the chaos and candy on “from me to u.”

Make sure to give our girl AppalachianRose a follow on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/appalachianrose

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

"(00:00) Introduction"

"(17:17) Rain in the River"

"(32:04) End of the World"

"(41:47) Henry, come on"

"(51:24) Year of the Snake"

"(01:01:20) Caramel"

"(01:11:14) from me to u"

This week on the pod, Brandito and Mel are joined by special guest AppalachianRose — a professional musician and Twitch streamer — for a deep dive into three wildly different but equally compelling releases. We kick things off with the gritty, fuzz-soaked swagger of L.A. WITCH’s DOGGOD, drift into the experimental, genre-bending dreamscape of Bon Iver’s SABLE, fABLE, and wrap up with the heartfelt collaboration between legends on Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s Who Believes In Angels? Come for the hot takes, stay for the harmonies (and maybe a few chaotic tangents).

Make sure to give our girl AppalachianRose a follow on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/appalachianrose

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:"(00:00) Introduction"

"(03:47) DOGGOD"

"(50:25) SABLE, fABLE"

"(01:53:06) Who Believes In Angels?"

Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are back with fresh takes on this week’s hottest new single releases! In this episode, we dive into Babygirl by The Black Keys, a groove-filled track that brings their signature energy, and Love Me To Heaven by the Jonas Brothers, a heartfelt tune. We also break down Nervous System, an alt-pop banger from Taylor Acorn and LØLØ, and southbound by Artemas, a catchy track that keeps the vibes fresh. Plus, we get into the wild, high-energy YIPPEE-KI-YAY from Kesha and T-Pain before wrapping up with Will Smith’s uplifting anthem You Can Make It. Tune in as we share our thoughts, favorites, and maybe even a few hot takes. Hit play and let’s talk music!Our links: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT⁠

This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into three wildly different but equally compelling releases. We break down Backxwash’s raw intensity on Only Dust Remains, explore Brian D’Addario’s dreamy yet intricate songwriting on Till The Morning, and get lost in the atmospheric power of Deafheaven’s Lonely People With Power.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT

In this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:53) Only Dust Remains

(51:37) Till The Morning

(01:50:07) Lonely People With Power

Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel are back with another round of Track Attack! This week, we dive into the latest singles, including the introspective "Happy Birthday" by Black Country, New Road, the heartfelt "Can We Talk About Isaac?" by Rachel Chinouriri, the relatable vibes of "Ordinary" by Alex Warren, and the electrifying "The Giver" by Chappell Roan.

But that’s not all—we’re keeping the drama alive as we break down Bhad Bhabie’s latest diss track "OG Crashout" in the ongoing feud with Alabama Barker. Is this beef getting out of hand, or is it just heating up?

Our links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT⁠

Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel are back with a stacked lineup of music reviews! This time, they’re diving into Courting’s ambitious new album Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’, Coheed and Cambria’s epic return with The Father of Make Believe, and Lady Gaga’s electrifying MAYHEM.

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This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into a fresh batch of new singles—some we love, some we question, and some that leave us feeling ratchet. We break down Mt. Joy’s dreamy More, More, More, Suki Waterhouse’s ethereal Dream Woman, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s mysterious Espionage. Then, we get into the drama of Call Me When You Break Up from Selena Gomez & Gracie Abrams, Lizzo’s heartfelt Love in Real Life, and the savagery that is Ms. Whitman from Bhad Bhabie. Are these tracks hits or misses? Tune in to find out!

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This week, we’re diving deep into three fresh releases: Architects’ atmospheric The Sky, The Earth & All Between, Modou Moctar’s powerful Tears of Injustice, and Tate McRae’s infectious So Close To What. From soaring post-metal landscapes to raw desert blues and shimmering pop energy, we’ve got a lot to unpack!

And guess what? Incredibob is back!

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Brandito, Mel, and TipsyTune are back with a fresh batch of music reviews! This week, we dive into Lady Gaga’s spellbinding Abracadabra, Doechii’s hard-hitting Nosebleeds, LISA, Doja Cat & RAYE’s captivating Born Again, Alok & Kylie Minogue’s dreamy Last Night I Dreamt I Fell in Love, Perrie’s high-energy Rollercoaster, and Elton John & Brandi Carlile’s heartfelt Who Believes in Angels. Join us as we break down the vibes, lyrics, and production—plus a few unexpected hot takes!

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This week, we're joined by Twitch streamer and husband of Mel, TipsyTune aka Garrett, to break down the latest releases! We’re diving into Cowards by Squid, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U by Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Love & Hyperbole by Alessia Cara. Are these albums full of brilliance or just big swings and misses? Come listen along as we explore themes of cannibalism, discover why a teenage boy could come up with better lyrics than PARTYNEXTDOOR, and celebrate Alessia’s bold new sound!

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This week, we’re diving into the latest drops from some of the biggest (and most unexpected) names in music! From Sexyy Red’s unfiltered bangers to Tate McRae’s pop perfection, Djo’s psychedelic grooves, Jack Van Cleaf’s indie storytelling, and Zach Bryan’s raw emotion—no genre is safe from our takes.

Plus, we break downWho Laughs Last, the haunting new track from Lord Huron featuring… Kristen Stewart? Yep, you read that right. Does her spoken-word feature elevate the eerie folk vibes, or does it leave us scratching our heads?

Mel, Brandito, and Incredibob bring you honest reactions, chaotic debates, and a whole lot of music nerdery. Will these tracks make our playlists or get skipped? Tune in to find out! 🎤🔥

Brandito, Bob, and Mel discuss new music releases, from Mac Miller's "Balloonerism" and the new Pat the Bunny to Teddy Swims and 6x Grammy-nominated artist Yola.