Know Your Writes!

Dec 04 2024 45 ep. 97 mins
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A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes. New episodes every other Friday!

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45: Caroline Polachek

Dec 04 2024 98 mins  
Show me the banana! And show me Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take a look at the operatic, avant pop-stylings of Caroline Polachek! They'll discuss her two LPs to find out what makes this artist's island such a rider. Other topics include: - an elegy for the cassette tape and eight-track - predictions for the Grammys Best Album category - a visit from a very specia

44: Dodger's World Series Win and Kevin Devine's "Brother's Blood"

Nov 16 2024 105 mins  
Roll down the window, put down the top, and crank up Know Your Writes, baby! On a very special episode, Robb and Colton take a slight detour from their regular programming to discuss the Dodger's 2024 World Series win. After that, they'll talk about the lyrical mastery and emotional resonance in Kevin Devine's opus, "Brother's Blood". Other topics include: - to be honest, there's

43: Thriller by Michael Jackson

Nov 04 2024 109 mins  
It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking in the dark...that's right, it's Know Your Writes! For this (slightly delayed) Halloween special, Robb and Colton brave the hounds of hell and dive into Michael Jackson's legendary Thriller. Along the way, they'll figure out the mysteries of human nature, Toto, and the moonwalk. Other topics include: - an October baseball special e

42: Tom Petty

Oct 18 2024 108 mins  
It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down, Robb and Colton were talkin'--it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts free fall into three solo albums by the legendary Tom Petty. Other topics include: - the magical predictions of ColtraRobbus - a mini-review of the new Bright Eyes album Five Dice, All Threes - Tom Petty's influence on alt-country Bands mentioned in

41: Passage du Desir by Johnny Blue Skies/Sturgill Simpson (featuring Thrift Store Troubadours)

Oct 04 2024 128 mins  
Kick off your flip-flops and grab a cup of matcha, because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton welcome Antelope Valley great Peter McGuire (Thrift Store Troubadours) to the show. Together, the trio will dive into Passage du Desir, the latest opus from songwriter Sturgill Simpson (billed as Johnny Blue Skies). Other topics include: - a Thrift Store Troubadour

40: Thrice

Sep 20 2024 105 mins  
Rhetoric can't raise the dead, but you know what might? Another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton peer over the edge and dive in to the first four LPs from Irvine, CA's Thrice. Other topics include: - feedback on "The Dear Hunter" episode from a very special source - a mini-Sport Talk! riff on the new NFL kick-off rule - how to define the term "experimental"

39: Taking Back Sunday

Sep 06 2024 117 mins  
There's been an accident! Calm down, it's still time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton brave black eyes and blackouts (literally) as they wade through the first four albums from Taking Back Sunday. Other topics include: - Who was the best TBS back-up vocalist? - Robb making a lot of salad and Kobe references - Does music from high school still hit the same? Band

38: The Dear Hunter

Aug 23 2024 95 mins  
Places, people, the stage is set for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fulfill another listener request to explore the mystery and sometimes misleading wonder that is The Dear Hunter. Our hosts will discuss the band's five (and counting) act epic following the titular character's coming-of-age. Other topics include: - narrative vs concept albums - Colton's tango with t

37: Streetlight Manifesto

Aug 09 2024 98 mins  
Ski mask? Check! Sawn off? Check! New episode of Know Your Writes? Check, check, check! In a very contentious episode, Robb and Colton fulfill a fan request to discuss ska-stalwarts Streetlight Manifesto. Our hosts will verbally spar over the band's LPs, from Everything Goes Numb to The Hands That Thieve. Other topics include: - Robb and Colton's relationship to ska - How long i

36: Vendetta Red

Jul 27 2024 110 mins  
The pendulum it sways like an empty noose...but there's still time for another episode of Know Your Writes! It's Summer where you are now that Colton's back from his vacation! This week Robb and Colton reunite to discuss the forgotten Seattle alt rock gem that is Vendetta Red. Topics include: - Colton's Hawaii adventure and Robb's fear of traveling. - What makes a song "sincere"