On the finale of the Art School Albums podcast, fan-favorite Jake Klingensmith takes over hosting duties as Case Lowe guests to talk about AJJ's 'People Who Can Eat People are the Luckiest People in the World'.

Thank you to everyone has listened.

Peace & Love,

Case

Many have attempted to get me to talk about Lorde's 'Melodrama', but I don't like any of them as much as I like Marie Drascic. We sat down to talk about Lorde, her specific impact on central Indiana, and the rumors of Lorde's affair with Jack Antonoff.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Resident alpha-male Jack Hubert joins the show to talk about some of the biggest and baddest stadium anthems of the 1990s as we stray away from artistic integrity and dive head-first into an unrelenting commercial sensation

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram

Alyssa "Shu" Shuster makes her long-awaited debut on the podcast for a very special topic. She sits down with host Case Lowe to discuss MALE MANIPULATOR MUSIC~! Case compiled a playlist of some of his favorite tracks from this dreaded subgenre and together, the two battle it out to see what is the most manipulative song on the Male Manipulator Music Playlist.

Shu's favorite songs playlist can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

After a tremendously long wait, Holden Santi finally joins the show to chat about their love of all things Charli XCX. We dive into stan Twitter drama, the mental health ramifications that come from it, and why Charli XCX is one of the most unique pop stars today.

The XCXentials playlist can be found HERE.

Host Case Lowe is on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jon Hernandez of the New York-based Timeshares joins the program today to talk about their new song, The Boot (GTFO). Along the way, Jon talks about the dumbest gigs he's ever played, crying to The Bouncing Souls, and most importantly, his thoughts on Rancid's best album.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Longtime friend and first time guest Joe Bergin joins the show to talk about his passion of electronic music. Joe lays out the groundwork for how to listen, what to listen to, and why electronic music has always been political. This is a tremendous episode discussing artists in depth such as Daft Punk, DJ Shadow, and Aphex Twin.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Chandler Gil returns to the program to talk about the tragic loss of MF DOOM. Chandler gives us a full retrospective of his career, concluding with a complete breakdown of his 2004 masterpiece with Madlib, 'Madvillainy'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

What started out as a new concept between five-timers club member Jake Klingensmith and host Case Lowe quickly spiraled into a no-holds-barred Zoom call with Tally Dully and Caleb Sowle making appearances. In this episode, the group discusses what's wrong with Taylor Swift fans, Tally lying about the kind of music she likes, and a bevy of other topics as the Art School Albums podcast goes ON SHUFFLE~!

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

At last, our long national nightmare is over. Host Case Lowe puts the finishing touches on 2020 with the final episode of the year. He runs down what he thought were the 10 best albums of 2020.

BEST SONGS OF 2020 PLAYLIST

10) Maxwell Stern: Impossible Sum

9) Christian Lee Hutson: Beginners

8) Mil-Spec: World House

7) Beach Bunny: Honeymoon

6) The Front Bottoms: In Sickness & In Flames

5) Ecostrike: A Truth We Still Believe

4) Jeff Rosenstock: NO DREAM

3) ???

2) ??

1) ?

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram

Michael Green blew my mind pretty early in this episode talking about where he grew up. Come for that story, stay for a thorough breakdown of Tyler, the Creator's 'IGOR' and why Tyler scared host Case Lowe as a child.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

The Art School Albums podcast celebrates its first anniversary! Episode 52 is highlighted by none other than the hilarious Madeline Penn, who knows host Case Lowe better than anyone else on Earth. Madeline describes her what it was like watching Case cry at a Morrissey concert, her love of Adam Driver, and her ideal country music sound all while detailing Orville Peck's debut, 'Pony'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Sierra Kruse joins the pod once more to talk about HBO's 'Girls', Harry Potter fan-fiction, and Julia Jacklin's stunning release from 2019, 'Crushing'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jake Klingensmith & Caleb Sowle are back on the podcast to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Aaron Bentley (Everything Elite / Jumping Bomb Audio) is back on the podcast to profess his love for Limp Bizkit and their chart-topping release 'Significant Other'. We dive into Limp Bizkit's beef with Chicago DJ Mancow Muller, Woodstock '99, and the band's relationship with Americana and a pre vs. post-9/11 world. You won't find a more detailed podcast on Limp Bizkit in 2020.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Tina Guarino is finally on the podcast as we discus the punishment that 2020 has dealt out along with the latest release from Phoebe Bridgers, the aptly titled 'Punisher'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Maxwell Stern (Signals Midwest, Timeshares) joins the podcast today to talk about his new solo record, 'Impossible Sum', as well as a litany of other topics including TikTok's influence, "DIY King" Tom Petty, the rise and fall of the emo revival scene.

Please check out the Ratboys Halloween Telethon on October 31-November 1, featuring Maxwell Stern, Sean Bonnette, and all of your other favorite bands. The stream will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative and Girls Rock Chicago.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Sam Sterbenz joins the show to detail Joyce Manor's self-titled debut record. We talk Seinfeld, Santa Cruz, and the best and worst places to do improv in Chicago along the way.

The Chicago Bond Fund is aiding in the quest for freedom in the greater Chicago area. More info can be found here.

Chicago HOPES for Kids empowers children experiencing homelessness by providing direct academic support in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Children who are experiencing homelessness can fall three to six months behind in school due to their unstable living environment. They help these students unlock their own potential by ensuring that the children receive the necessary academic support needed to keep up in school. More info can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Nirvana altered the pop music landscape forever with 1991's 'Nevermind'. A similar sentiment could be attributed to my life when I was first introduced to Talya Ginsberg. We discuss our early beef, how we've changed over the last three and a half years, and of course, all things 'Nevermind'.

A New Way of Life is a reentry organization aimed at aiding those who have been incarcerated. You can learn more about their amazing work in the link provided.

The recent fire at the Belmont/Kedzie houseless camp has left numerous people in danger. Please follow @avondalemutualaid for how to assist those who have been hurt by this situation.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Von Rumps has the ideal energy to talk about Radiohead at length.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the monumental 'Kid A', Rumps sits down with host Case Lowe for a thorough breakdown of not only the record, but their friendship as well.

Chicago is preparing for a brutal winter with a pandemic that still greatly targets Black communities and frigid temperatures that will harm the houseless. The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless can help. Click the link for more information and how to donate.

Women's reproductive rights are once again under attack. The Center for Reproductive Rights is fighting the good fight. Please aide them if you can.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Two-timing Eddie Weissfeld is back on the podcast to talk about the newest release from IDLES. We talk about the music press backlash against this band and why that might be, male vulnerability, and more on Eddie's serial killer, anti-music tendencies.

Please, for the love of God, vote.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jack Pogan is a newly engaged man with a love of classic hip-hop and both of those subjects are explored deeply as we turn back the clock to 1993 to talk about A Tribe's standout record, 'Midnight Marauders'.

Information on #FreeMohawk can be found at the link attached.

Donations and information towards the Immigrant Defense Project can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Grace Trivax once told me she only listened to The Beatles and musicals. That made me sick to my stomach. This week, Grace is given a chance to join the right side of history as we break down 'Same Trailer, Different Park', the exceptional debut record from Kacey Musgraves.

Cornerstone Community Outreach is a homeless shelter aiding Chicago's least fortunate. Please assist them if you can as they are fighting the good fight.

The Trevor Project is continuing their outstanding work as an LGBTQ crisis intervention and suicide prevention organization. You can donate to them through the link above.

Fan-favorite Tally Dully returns to the program to dissect whether or not she's a mean person, being uncomfortable receiving praise, and most importantly, Whitney's 'Light Upon the Lake'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Allison Cochrane makes her triumphant return to the show to talk about the soul-crushing record that is Lizzy McAlpine's album, 'Give Me a Minute'.

Brave Space Alliance is a Black-led, Trans-led LGBTQ organization that is assisting the South Side of Chicago. More information can be found here.

I Grow Chicago is fighting COVID-19 in underserved areas. Please assist their battle if at all possible.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jen Ellison went against her better judgement and spent an hour talking with me about Genesis, cancel culture, and the King of Queens.

More information on the Chicago Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression can be found here.

Donations and intel for Brown Brothers Salute can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

The hilarious Matthew Snead joins the show today to chat about all things Donald Glover, from his run on Community to his work under the Childish Gambino persona.

STOKED is using the board sports community to close the opportunity gap. Click here to find out more about how to get involved with a program in your area.

Black Lives Matter Chicago is always in need of assistance. Visit their website for donations and education.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Danny V unleashes the most lethal takes on this stacked episode of the Art School Albums podcast. Danny gives us scorching opinions on his album of the decades list, skateboarding soundtracks, and popularity vs. artistic integrity. If Pitchfork rated this podcast, we'd get "Best New Podcast."

The Lebanese Red Cross can be reached here to aid those hurt by the explosion in Beirut.

The Wheeler Mission aims to provide services to the homeless and disenfranchised in Indianapolis. More information about their mission can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Emma Weightman joins the program to talk about the rise of Rex Orange County and his incredibly successful sophomore record, 2017's 'Apricot Princess'.

Read/Write Library is a Chicago based organization that empowers the future of Chicago while embracing and preserving its past. I encourage people to look into the donating to the organization.

The Black United Fund of Oregon is aiding a community in distress as well.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Justin Blanner of the band Paul Stretch joins the program to celebrate David Berman and his 2019 epic, 'Purple Mountains'. Blanner and host Case Lowe have known each other since their freshman year of high school so this episode was bound to happen at some point. Hear a track-by-track breakdown of the 'Purple Mountains' album as well as a tale about figuring out Chicago's public transportation system.

MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. Without music, so many stories cannot be told. Please consider donating.

The National Resource Defense Council is fighting to make this world a healthier, safer, and more environmentally friendly place. You can donate with the link above.

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Academic elite Bobbie Armstrong dumbs down 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' for me this week on the podcast.

Bobbie is hosting another Not For Us Zoom show on July 31. You can find out more information about how to watch on her social media page.

More information on Critical Resistance can be found here.

Our music venues still need saved! For more information on how to #SaveOurStages, please click here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Tom Higgins of the band SAME is back on the podcast today to discuss the heavy hitters and heavy rippers. Tom and Case dive deep into their favorite skate videos and soundtracks, one of which features a pivotal track from David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold the World'. The two then have a blast breaking down this 1970 release.

The Lakeview Food Pantry is in need of donations as we continue on our COVID-19 journey. Please help their cause if you are able to.

1Hood Media is spreading the messages of activism through their art in the Pittsburgh area. They are also in need of donations at this time.

Tom's band, Same, released 'Plastic Western' in May. You can stream the album on all streaming services and you can listen to them on this podcast breakdown every song on the album here.

After the looming threat of COVID forced us to cancel our initial podcast scheduled for late March, Kiely Sugayan is finally on the program to talk about 2020's 'Hair of the Dog', released by ARTHUR on May 15, 2020.

Please support both Brave Space Alliance and FroSkate, two Chicago-based organizations supporting inclusivity and change within the community.

Case's best friend and creator of the Art School Albums logo joins the show to talk about the 15th anniversary of the debut album from Jack's Mannequin, 'Everything in Transit'.

As we continue the fight for justice, please look here for anti-racism materials and please support My Block, My Hood, My City as they continue to do great work within their community.

Marie Drascic can be found @inkysquares on all social media platforms. The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums.

Griffin Mang returns to the show after a year-long absence to talk about the dreamy, poetic record that is 'Titanic Rising' by Weyes Blood. Along the way, the two review each other as roommates, discuss Nardwuar, and bicker about whether or not this record is Weyes Blood's 'Hot Fuss'.

Limited edition Yin Waster cassettes can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Amy Ollove on Amy Winehouse. The 2006 classic 'Back to Black' is broken down as Case and Amy also compare their scarily similar personality traits.

You can watch their Second City comedy show here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram. The podcast itself is available to follow on IG.

Freshmen year friends reunite on the podcast as Chandler Gil joins host Case Lowe to talk about marriage, rap battles, and Quasimoto's masterpiece from 2000, 'The Unseen'.

If you're a Chicago native looking to get involved in the community, this week the show would like to shout out the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). They continue to do great work both here in Chicago and down South in Atlanta.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe.

Owen Misterovich returns to the program to chat about his band's newest full length album, 'Flyer', which comes out on June 19.

The Chicago Community Bond Fund can be found at chicagobond.org. My Block, My Hood, My City can be found at formyblock.org.

Jake Klingensmith and I are nowhere close to the most important voices in the fight against police brutality and systemic inequality, but it felt irresponsible to us to create something in this timeframe without speaking on the issues at hand. The first part of this show is spent discussing the state of our country.

After that, Jake and Case dive into Broken Social Scene's 'You Forgot It In People' in the most argumentative episode to date.

RESOURCES ON HOW TO HELP:

Black Lives Matter Chicago

ACLU

Campaign Zero

My Block, My Hood, My City

Maddi Roy, one of the many stars of the recent Second City Comedy Studies semester production, 'No Bits in the Bedroom', joins Case Lowe today to talk about Wallows, pretty men that sing, and what the stereotypical indie boyfriend looks like. A breezy show and a worthwhile listen.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the show itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

Keith Lipinski (@keithlipinski) joins Case Lowe to discuss one of their favorite topics - the man they call Morrissey. Case and Keith detail what it's like being a Morrissey fan in 2020 and why they haven't thrown in the towel yet, all before they break down one of the greatest albums ever recorded, 1994's 'Vauxhall and I'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

Isaac Mormando (@Lizzie_4041) joins Case on the Art School Albums podcast to discuss Jeff Rosenstock's first foray as a solo artist, his 2012 collection known as 'I Look Like Shit'. Case and Isaac talk about the state of the scene, what Rosenstock means to it, and why this album sticks out among the rest of his illustrious catalogue.

Isaac is on a new compilation which features Jeff Rosenstock called 'Don't Stop Now III'. That can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

The boys from Same join me on the podcast to celebrate the release of their new album, 'Plastic Western', which dropped on May 8 on Lauren Records.

Music and merch can be purchased from the band here. The band is on Twitter (@samepgh) and Instagram (@sameband).

Host Case Lowe can be found on Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be located on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

Kevin Hare, creator of "QUARANZINED: Tales from Self -Isolation" joins host Case Lowe to talk about Title Fight's 2011 masterpiece, 'Shed', and all things related to Philly and Wilkes-Barre hardcore.

Kevin Hare can be found on Twitter (@stan__hansen) and Instagram (@pahc_history). His new zine can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both platforms (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

The video used in the opening monologue can be found here. Thank you to Punkvideosrock for capturing the song.

Jake Stern (@Samepgh) joins me today to talk about Pinback's 1999 self-titled debut.

Jake and his band, Same, have their first album coming out on May 8. You can preorder the album here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums). Don't forget to rate and subscribe!

Rich Kraestch (Voices of Wrestling, Over and Back NBA) joins the podcast to talk about a stone cold classic hip hop album - Little Brother's 2005 release, 'The Minstrel Show'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

“The hardcore scene legitimately changed my life and probably kept me alive and out of prison.” 

Dylan Hales (independentwrestling.tv) joins Case on the Art School Albums podcast to talk about Chokehold's 1995 classic, 'Content with Dying'. Dylan and Case dive into the scene politics of the time and how they vary from today's hardcore scene, straight edge lifestyles, and why this is one of the greatest hardcore records ever recorded.

Dylan Hales can be found on Twitter @DylanWaco. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe and the podcast itself can be followed on Instagram @ArtSchoolAlbums.

"The Nurse" Michelle Burkey (@explore.exposure) takes a break from literally saving lives to talk to Case about Jimmy Eat World and their 2007 release, 'Chase the Light'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe. The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums.

Case has shared the airwaves with Mike Spears for years now, but they have never sat down and chatted about American Football's landmark 1998 debut until now. The two dive into emo's lineage, maturity, and why this is an essential breakup album.

You can follow this podcast on Instagram @artschoolalbums. Host Case Lowe can be found on that same platform, as well as Twitter, @_caselowe. Mike Spears can be located on Twitter @fujiiheya, and their professional wrestling podcast, Open the Voice Gate, can be found on the Voices of Wrestling Podcasting Network.

Aaron Bentley of the Everything Elite podcast joins Case to talk about the 2008 classic, 'The 59 Sound' by New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem. AB and Case Lowe talk teenage anxieties, masculinity, and the absurdity of 1950's aesthetics in this really fun episode.

Aaron can be found on Twitter @aaronlikethecar and the host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe. The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums.