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If You Like [X] Then You'll Like [Y]: Twee
Twee is one of the most tight-knit and self-referential genres of all time, making 1:1 comparisons across the decades tough. Instead, you get all of…
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The (Improved!) Playlist Guide
An updated resource (and a personality quiz!) to help you find your way around New Bands for Old Heads playlists + posts.
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If You Like [X] Then You'll Like [Y]: Post-Punk
A playlist meant to make you question which wave of post-punk we're in. Also: a radio hour and a book club to keep you busy.
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Yes, Another Teen Movie (Playlist)!
The playlist you were promised, a record giveaway reminder, and a new listening party to add to your calendar!
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If You Like [X] Then You'll Like [Y]: Teen Movie Edition
Yes, Another Teen Movie (Soundtrack)! Say what you will about their cinematic quality, but teen movies have always had elite soundtracks. Let's…
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Known Unknowns #7 - Tiny Bands, Big Sounds
Is this the best playlist of underground, unknown artists you'll ever hear? Objectively, mathematically, yes.
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Bonus Tracks From a Mixtape for Your Oldest Brother, Justin McElroy
A feature length video interview! A super special bespoke nerdy new music playlist on your streaming platform of choice! Free candy, maybe!
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The (Improved!) Playlist Guide
An updated resource to help you find your way around New Bands for Old Heads playlists + posts.
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Swimming in a Sea of 7s: A Playlist of Songs You'd Skip if Scores Mattered
A companion playlist for this week's post, "Album Scores Are Meaningless." More proof that finding a trustworthy source for recommendations is better…
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Known Unknowns #6 - Amazing Underrated Musicians in Endless Supply
The playlist you help create, full of artist submissions and up-and-coming musicians that you want the rest of the world to love as much as you do…
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If You Like [X] Then You'll Like [Y]: We're Not in Kansas Anymore
A 3-hour mega-playlist of new music from all over the world
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If You Like [X] Then You'll Like [Y]: Indie Sleaze
Ready or not, electroclash has been back for a while, and I've got the fever to tell. Inside, my (podcast) deep dive on Yeah Yeah Yeahs, plus a playlist…
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