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Join three of the fellas as they share new tracks that they are into. They critique those songs based on how they drink their beer. As always, eclectic tunes and a bunch of fun. Thanks for hanging out

Lists and Best Ofs are stupid. So we made one! Each of the lounge fellas shares Ten albums that resonated with them in 2024. Tune in to hear how they approached each list. Of course, there are way more than 10 albums that each of us loved in 2024 so go back to old episodes of the Last Call to hear other albums we've been into throughout the year

The fellas dive into the new album from Godspeed you! Black Emperor and then share 4 new-ish tracks for reviewing during the Last Call. As always, there are tangents and overall good times at the Lounge

The fellas kick off the 5th season of The Needle and Groove Lounge. Rob is absent, but the other three boys get into two segments of The Last Call, our signature series where we serve up newly released tracks/albums and give our opinion on them based on how we drink our beer (it's just a way to share new music and have some fun...) Enjoy the night at The Lounge

Only three of the fellas, but we have a great show nonetheless. We attempt to make comparisons between a musician from our generation and one from the past. Come see if you agree with our arguments! Also, the second segment highlights 3 new-ish tracks for you to enjoy, or not...As always, there's a ton of banter and hot takes including Rob's hatred of fake hippes.

Join the fellas in a conversation about Protest Music. The Lounge gets a bit tense with a "hot take" from Rob. The second segment, The Last Call, highlights 4 newer tracks and the fellas discuss their thoughts on those tracks. There is also the beginning of the Dust Bins vs Emo Heads rivalry...

Unedited. uncut. Recorded in June 2024, the fellas bring 4 recently released tracks and critique those songs by how they drink their beer. Come hang at the Lounge.

Unedited. Uncut. Bonus episode where the fellas time travel and talk about the year 1982. Plus, The Last Call, signature series where we share four new-ish tracks. As always, there's banter and good times on top of the tunes.

Join the fellas as they imagine up three acts to play a fictional show of their dreams. No parameters so we showcase a bit of everything in the episode. Then, of course, The Last Call. The Lounge features 4 recently released tracks and then the fellas judge those songs based on how they drink their beers. In between, there's a TON of banter, side conversations and more. Thanks for tuning in.

Join the fellas as we pay tribute to the passing of one of the DIY scene legends, Steve Albini. The musician and music engineer needs no introduction but even we were blown away about the sheer amount of music this man touched. Then, of course, The Last Call. The Lounge features 4 recently released tracks and then the fellas judge those songs based on how they drink their beers. In between, there's a TON of banter, side conversations and more. Thanks for tuning in.

Join the fellas in a conversation about your favorite bands favorite bands. We dive into the idea of cult bands who other musicians or devoted critics adored but maybe the larger public didn't get that artists attention at the time. Then, of course, The Last Call. The Lounge features 4 recently released tracks and then the fellas judge those songs based on how they drink their beers. In between, there's a TON of banter, side conversations and more. Thanks for tuning in.

This week on N&G Lounge we do something we don't normally do- talk trash on music. The first segment explores artists and albums that ruined a genre or sound. Crazy tangents and more! Followed up by The Last Call. We share 4 recently released tracks and give our opinion based on how we drink our beer. As always, there's something for everyone at The Lounge.

Tune in to hear the fellas discuss music that had a major impact on a genre, style or aesthetic. Then, during the Last Call, you'll get four recent releases and/or upcoming singles from albums and hear how the Lounge "rates" them.

On this episode, The Lounge explores music from specific regions with an emphasis on more obscure, small name regional scenes. They examine how key factors were essential to those regional sounds and how they might not have existed without those circumstances. In segment two, we dive into the Last Call, our new music and discovery segment. You'll hear 4 recently released tracks and some opinions from the boys. Thanks for hanging out.

The fellas talk about 10 of their favorite albums of 2023. Wide range of styles and genres. There was so much great music released this year and we cover just a few of our favorites. Each of the fellas shares how they approached their lists. Hope you enjoy!

A return to form! Season 4 kicks off with two segments. One focusing on the music we've been into over the last few months and then in segment two we dive into our signature series, "The Last Call." As always, there's a ton of great music, conversation and good times along the way.

Tune in for our FIRST live Lounge session. Originally aired live on 2.23, 2023, the fellas meet at The Lounge to share new music and rate those songs based on how they drink their beer. This segment is call, THE LAST CALL. As always, there are a range of genres and styles plus a lot of random conversation and some laughs along the way.

Tune in to another live episode of The Lounge. Originally aired on March 9th 2023, join the fellas as they discuss Black Fire records. Black Fire was started in Washington DC in the 1970s by Jimmy Gray and featured many of the east coast jazz, funk and soul artists including Oneness of Juju, other Plunky Branch related groups and more. Great show where Justin aka the Vinyl Historian gives a history lesson plus the fellas share some tracks from featured artists.

Tune in for one of our live Lounge sessions. Originially aired live on April 20th, 2023, the fellas meet at The Lounge to share new music and rate those songs based on how they drink their beer. This segment is call, THE LAST CALL. As always, there are a range of genres and styles plus a lot of random conversation and some laughs along the way.

Welcome back to The Needle and Groove Lounge! This is a very special episode where we highlight each of the fellas' top ten albums of 2022. We hope there is a special album in there that maybe you loved this year or had never heard but now you are hooked. Thanks for a great 2022 and we will be back in the New Year! Happy Holidays from The Lounge!

Welcome back to another episode of The Needle and Groove Lounge! This week we focus on all new music and do a deeper dive into the new album by Baltimore's avant garde rock band Horse Lords. As always thanks for tuning in to The Lounge, please subscribe and leave us a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform of choice. 

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! We have been on hiatus for a couple months but are back for a new season of The Lounge. On this episode the fellas catch up on what they have been listening to including various artist and genres for the past few months. After that we dig into our criticism round featuring new albums that we share and then provide critique. There are a few changes this season as we are adding a radio show component to The Lounge. We will be have the podcast every other week and then our radio show in between. The best way to know what is happening with The Lounge is to subscribe to pod and follow us on Instagram.  Dig in and enjoy the show!

On this episode, the fellas explore the topic of Music Books. For followers of our Instagram, you know we have a series known as Wax & Pages where we pair our vinyl collection with our book collection. During the show, each member selects a music or music related book and highlights a song that is discussed in the book. Next, during the Last Call, the fellas dive deep into an album review of Burial and then share 3 additional tracks from other new-ish albums. As always, there’s additional banter and stories! Pull up a chair and join in on the conversation at the Lounge!

Back from Break! Thanks for tuning in as we return from a short break. On this episode, we have a special guest-Julian. Longtime Lounge listeners will remember Julian from Season 1: March Madness episode about Hardcore Punk. Julian returns with a deep dive into punk and punk adjacent sounds. He talks in length about the Salt Lake City scene of which he was a part of, we discuss the “state of punk” where we highlight contemporary bands, we play a game of ‘Love it or Hate it” with a heavy emphasis on genres like emo, screamo and pop punk and so much more. It was a true improv night and one of the best in our opinion!

Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week we dig into the fascinating but often overlooked world of small label gospel. Sometimes these labels were offshoot of major labels or just small start up labels. You are not going to hear any of the bigger name gospel legends on this episode but there is sure to be some kick ass music. In the Last Call we continue with our album review format and dive into a new hip hop album by Earl Sweatshirt. Tune in, sit back and relax, we hope you enjoy the show. 

Welcome back to The Needle and Groove Lounge. We have a special show this week as we dive into another record label exploration. This week the lounge pays respect the independent record label Fat Possum Records from Oxford, Mississippi. Fat Possum got its start recognizing the artist of the  North Mississippi Region, known as the hill country. Hence their early releases focused on highlighting the hill country blues of this region. Now days the label has expanded to include other styles of music. During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in as we continue our full album review format. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

On this episode of the Last Call, the fellas engage in their first ever full on album review. One week prior to recording the episode, each of the contributors were asked to spend some time with Pedro the Lion's new release, Havasu, and come prepared to Pound, Sip or No Sip to the entire album! The fellas will continue this format off and on for the remainder of the season. This format allows us to engage in deeper and richer conversation about the album and concept, which is how we truly listen to albums! We hope you enjoy! Additionally, there are three more tracks shared that follow our standard procedure. Plenty of new music to discover!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! Today we have a very special release for those who just might not be in the loving mood for this year's Valentine's Day. During this episode the fellas play their selection for the best anti-Valentine's Day song. This could be a break up song, an angry break up song, a sad break up song, or just a song about heartache in general the options are limitless. Tune in to here out each contributor sets their parameters for the episode. However you are feeling on this Monday the Lounge is with you in solidarity.  

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week at The Lounge during the first segment we explore tribute songs/albums. In the history of music many artist often are influenced by other artist and choose to pay homage by writing a tribute song/album. Each member comes up with their own criteria for why they chose the album or the song that they did.  During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week at The Lounge during the first segment we explore debut albums by different artist. Each member comes up with their own criteria for best debut album and as usual it gets a little heated.  During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

On this episode of The Lounge the crew dive into their best show line ups for a New Years Eve bash. The artist range from contemporary to the grave, but one thing is for certain this would be an amazing night. During the Last Call we are back to regular form and the fellas serve up some of the new music they have been into while the others give the classic pound, sip, no sip rating. There are some definite bangers this week so be sure the spend sometime with each artists' album. We wish you and yours the greatest of New Years in these crazy times we live in. 

Happy Holiday! On this episode, we have three of the fellas wives join in on all the reindeer fun. The Lounge talks about Christmas music, past and present. The first round highlights some of the husband and wive's favorite Christmas tunes and then the Last Call gets a Christmas makeover. Christmas tunes from post-2000 are put through the Last Call Gauntlet. Will someone No Sip a Christmas tune??? Tune in to find out! Ho, Ho, Ho!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This week The Lounge beings to shift into the holiday spirit. The holidays for some of us are times to catch up with family and friends that we have not seen in a while. In addition, The Lounge contributors all are also fathers so we thought for round 1 we would share songs we would like to pass down to our kids one day. There are sure to be some great albums and tunes that everyone will love. During the Last Call segment it stays relatively chill but that doesn't mean there is not plenty of banter. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

Welcome back to the Needle and Groove Lounge! This is another really special episode as we welcome our 4th guest of the season, Psychedelic Bones' brother in law Jared Anderson. In the first round we dive deep into 90s Groove Metal, a metal genre that is not often talked or thought about when discussing the vast genre of Metal. Dig into round 1 and see who convinces Jared that their selection best represents the genre.  In Last Call, our music criticism round, we present some great tracks this week and a surprise response by Jmac to one of Rob's new tracks. The new music this week hits a variety of different genres that are sure to hook you in. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are spinning!

Welcome back listeners to the lounge! This is a really special episode as we welcome our 3rd guest of the season, Michael Fox of Fox performances. In the first round we dive deep into tenor saxophone band leaders who released albums post 2000. Dig into round 1 and see who convinces Mr. Fox that their selection best represents the genre.  In Last Call, our music criticism round, we present some great tracks this week and even some recycled tracks. The new music this week ranges from emo to piano jazz with a lot of presenting of music that well.... you might have heard before. Tune in and listen to what the fellas are presenting!

Welcome back listeners to Season 2 Ep. 2 of the Lounge! In this episode we are one member short, we miss you Psychedelic Bones, but the fun and banter is no less. The format is a little different this week, as we dive into one specific historical record label, Black Jazz. Black Jazz was founded in 1969 in Oakland California, and featured only black jazz artist of the time. Tune in as the fellas give a little history on the label and share some of their favorite artist and tracks. As usual during "Last Call" we share up some of favorite new tracks that we have been into and then each Lounge member critiques with a pound, sip, and non sip rating. Give it a lesson and enjoy the tunes served up this week. If you haven't give us a follow on instagram to stay most up to date on what the Lounge is spinning. 

Welcome listeners to Episode 1 of Season 2 at The Needle and Groove Lounge. We took a short break but we are back to share dope music and tasty brews. On this episode of the pod the fellas share what music they have been into over the couple months break. Next, we dive into the "Last Call", the new music criticism segment. During this segment the fellas play their new music interest of the week for other members of the lounge to share criticism. It's sure to be spicy! Be sure to to check out some of the dope artist we feature on this episode. It's good to be back!

Welcome to Last Call, the weekly new music segment by The Needle and Groove Lounge. In this segment we dive into our new music interest for the week and the fellas put up their music criticism. In this episode there is a variety of artist feature from a number of different music genres. Be sure to check out some of the dope artist we feature in this round.

Welcome to Last Call, the weekly new music segment by The Needle and Groove Lounge. In this segment we dive into our new music interest for the week and the fellas put up their music criticism. In this episode there is a variety of artist feature from a number of different music genres. Be sure to check out some of the dope artist we feature in this round.

Have you ever loved an album so much only to find out it got bashed by some music “critic” and given a bad review? In Episode 13, the fellas talk generally about music criticism and then take on the music publication, Pitchfork. Each host chooses one of their favorite albums that received a terrible review from Pitchfork and they defend that album. In the second part we argue who was a the better jazz record label Impulse or Blue Note. Some great arguments are made for both sides but ultimately only one winner can prevail. Tune in and let us know what you think of the most recent episodes via social media. 

On this episode, we serve up a wide range of genres and styles. Will the tracks get a Pound, Sip or No Sip for their ratings? This week gets a little spicy at the lounge with a little emo shit talking and as usual a fair share of pandering. The music ranges from psychedelic jazz to the one thousandth wave of emo. There is sure to be something for every listener out there. Please see below for a list of artist and tracks. We hope you enjoy!

Track List:

Fruit Bats - The Balcony

Foxing - Speak With The Dead

Cameron Knowler & Eli Winter - And So I Did

DJINN - Creator of Creation

In this episode the fellas begin to soak all the warm weather that's starting to come to the Northeast. As a result, we dive into music that reminds us of the great outdoors. Whether it be the track you put on cruising down the road with the breeze blowing through your hair or that track that really gets the BBQ chill times going this episode covers it all. In the second round, we dive into the genre of stoner metal and unknown to the lounge members when we chose the theme NY was added to the many states that have recently legalized marijuana. We hope you you like the show!

In this episode the fellas return to the lounge's traditional format. Big shout out to the March Madness winner Justin aka The Vinyl Historian, he really crushed the competition, if you can even call those other fellas competition. Tonight, in honor of Women's History Month, the lounge members celebrate a few influential women in the history of American music. Obviously, there are so many other amazing current and past women musicians that have had a major impact on the history of music, but we wanted to celebrate a few that were especially important to us. In the second round we explore the Canadian rock scene that has revolved around the group The Broken Social Scene. We hope you you like the show!

This week we featured our good buddy Kirk on the Last Call. On this episode, we serve up a wide range of genres and styles. Will the tracks get a Pound, Sip or No Sip for their ratings? The episode features a rocking single from a few prolific songwriters, a track from Irish post rockers followed by a track from a vinyl only LP featuring Southern gospel and blues singers. We close out with some swampy,  'denim worm rock' and a wild ride of a track, by a screamo, metal, hardcore-ish band. We hope you enjoy.

Welcome to the last matchup of March Madness at the Needle and Groove Lounge. Each week in March, the Lounge hosted a Guest. The Guest chose a genre and it's the fellas job to serve up a song that they feel best represents the genre or will "wow" the guest. On this episode, Kirk, one of Justin's buddies, selected Americana music. Kirk comes prepared with deep knowledge of the genre and the fellas serve up compelling tracks. Tune in to see who takes the win! There is also a very, very special guest. Get excited!

Welcome to Last Call, the weekly new music segment by The Needle and Groove Lounge. In this segment we dive into our new music interest for the week and the fellas put up their music criticism. In this episode a post-punk group gets the highest ratings and a lounge member tries something that's never been done before. It's sure to be spicy! Be sure to check out some of the dope artist we feature in this round.

Welcome to March Madness at the Needle and Groove Lounge. Each week in March, the Lounge features a guest on the show. The guest selects a genre and it’s the fellas job to pick a song that they feel best represents the genre. Then, the guest chooses a winner! Check out last week's episode to see who took Week 2: Hip-Hop! This week, The Lounge welcomes Case to discuss Jazz Fusion. t’s a night of fun, pandering and dope intergalactic fusion tracks. Enjoy! Also check out the corresponding radio show on mix-cloud link in our instagram profile. 

On this episode of the Last Call, we feature our good buddy Antonio Fresco, aka DJ Tone. Tone was featured in our previous episode, Week 2 of March Madness. Tune into that episode to hear the fellas try to convince tone that their song best represents Hip Hop. On this episode of the Last call, the fellas serve up a silky smooth R&B song, a contemporary ska track followed by a discussion of remix culture and a newly remixed song remixed by jazz hop group Bad Bad not good. Then they close out with a moving jazz duo featuring two legends and finally a track that consists of a 40-piece Somalian band. As always, the critiques get fun and little weird this week…let’s just leave it at that.

Welcome to March Madness at the Needle and Groove Lounge. Each week in March, the Lounge features a guest on the show. The guest selects a genre and it’s the fellas job to pick a song that they feel best represents the genre. Then, the guest chooses a winner! Check out last week's episode to see who took Week 1: Hardcore Punk! This week, The Lounge welcomes Antonio Fresco aka DJ Tone to discuss Hip-Hop. It’s a night of fun, pandering and dope hip-hop tracks. Enjoy!

Welcome to Last Call, the newest segment by The Needle and Groove Lounge. In this segment we dive into our new music interest for the week and the fellas put up their music criticism. It's sure to be spicy! Be sure to check out some of the dope artist we feature in this round.