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Indiecast is a weekly show from Amazon Music hosted by music critics Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen. Every week, Hyden and Cohen discuss the biggest news and names in modern indie, as well as look back to moments that established the indie rock canon.
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- 5 days ago53 min
New Albums by The Strokes, Charli XCX and ... Pat McAfee?
Steven and Ian open with a conversation about a new Jimothy, one of the most lasting characters in the Indiecast universe . After that, they talk about a possible "worst album of the year" candidate from ESPN personality Pat McAfee and some gross happenings occurring at Noah Kahan shows . Then they discuss new releases from The Strokes, Charli XCX, Pete Yorn, and others . In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends Citrus Jr. and Steven recommends Miles Hewitt . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Assessing the Legacies of Beck and Jack White
Steven and Ian start by talking about great Canadian bands and Steve's road trip this week to see Rush and The Strokes (not together) . Then they discuss the new Beck album announcement and revisit his overall work and where his legacy currently stands , followed by a similar conversation about Jack White and his new LP . Then they update the Fantasy Albums Draft and discuss the week's new releases . In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends Snag and Steven recommends Twisted Teens . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Is Nirosta Steel The "Underdog" Indie Phenom Of 2026? Plus: The Fantasy Albums Draft for Q3
The guys begin with Steven questioning Ian over whether his Belgian wife is to blame for the U.S. losing the World Cup match to Belgium, the most controversial Sportscast yet . Then they discuss the buzzed-about album "My Skyscraper" by Nirosta Steel, an unlikely critical hit by a 69-year-old former collaborator of the late, great Arthur Russell . After they talk about the week's new releases, including albums by Jack White and Panda Bear & Sonic Boom , followed by the latest Fantasy Albums Draft , featuring upcoming releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Gilla Band, L'Rain, Empress Of, and Julia Jacklin . In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about Proun and Steven talks about Tracey Nelson . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago57 min
The Best American Indie Bands Of All Time
After a quick Sportscast about a big recent trade affecting Ian's favorite NBA team, Steven and Ian settle in to talk about America's 250th birthday — or the lack of talk about America's 250th birthday. Then they get some festivities going of their own with a conversation about the best American indie bands, focusing on four categories — the best of the 20th century, the best of the 21st century, the best of the last 10 years, and the best to never sign to a major label. In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends The Ritornello Form and Steven goes for SML. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 26, 20261h 1m
New Music From Phoebe Bridgers + This Is Lorelei, Plus: An Old Deftones Album Leaks and The Most "Relevant" Music Critic Ever Is ...
The conversation begins with speculation about the leak of the historic "lost" Deftones album "Eros" , as well as a brief Sportscast on Giannis leaving Steve's one-time home of Milwaukee . After a quick Fantasy Album Draft update , the guys talk about new album announcements from Phoebe Bridgers and This Is Lorelei and how they feel about their respective prospects this year . Then they look at the week's new releases, including albums before reviewing an online controversy this week involving Anthony Fantano . Finally, in Recommendation Corner Ian recommends the latest from Chanel Beads and Steven recommends the English band Swim Deep .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 19, 20261h 11m
Our Favorite Albums of 2016
After a brief tangent on Steve's experience this week recording an audiobook and a review of the week's scant slate of new releases, the guys get into a deep conversation about the music of 2016, a fascinating year of transition in a tumultuous time. Steven and Ian talk about the year, what it meant for the future, and share their top five albums lists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 12, 20261h 3m
Our Favorite Albums Of 2026 So Far
The guys begin with a quick Sportscast about the NBA Finals before diving into the "no phone" discourse about Phoebe Bridgers' upcoming tour . Then they talk about Ian's interview with Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie that's now up on Amazon Music and the week's big new releases . Finally, they discuss their favorite albums of the year so far . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 5, 202658 min
Has 2026 Been A Good Year For Music? Plus: New Albums by Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, and Deer Tick
This week's conversation begins with Steven telling a story about a very mean email he got from a publicist this week , followed by Ian talking about his trip to an historic studio down south . After that, they do an update of the fantasy albums draft before assessing the state of music in 2026 so far, ahead of revealing their mid-year lists next week . Then they run down the week's new releases, including new releases by Modest Mouse, Converge, Deer Tick and Lizzo . They also discuss the new record by Death Cab for Cutie . In Recommendation Corner, Ian recommends Greg Mendez and Steven recommends Futurebirds . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Indiecast is a weekly show from Amazon Music hosted by music critics Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen. Every week, Hyden and Cohen discuss the biggest news and names in modern indie, as well as look back to moments that established the indie rock canon.
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