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on BEAT off SCRIPT

on BEAT off SCRIPT

on BEAT off SCRIPT dives into the latest music releases, sharing unfiltered takes, and the occasional, unavoidable tangent. We’re not critics, just friends who can’t stop talking about what’s new, what’s next, and what’s stuck in our heads.

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03:09:25

Episode 20: From the Liminal to the Literal Spotlight

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2025/10/13

On this episode of On BEAT Off SCRIPT, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into three radically different new releases — Liminal by Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun by AFI, and The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift. From ambient experiments to gothic anthems to pop spectacle, the trio unpacks how each artist redefines their sound — and what happens when art, angst, and glitter all collide.⚠️ Trigger warning for Swifties: you probably won’t agree with us on this one.Let us know

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00:43:12

Track Attack: TIT FOR TRACK (Tate McRae, Aerosmith,...

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2025/10/01

On this Track Attack edition of on BEAT off SCRIPT, Brandito, Bob, and Mel dive into some of the biggest new singles. We’re talking WHERE IS MY HUSBAND by RAYE, TIT FOR TAT by Tate McRae, yes baby by Madison Beer, and a dreamy collab from Daniel Caesar & Bon Iver on Moon. Plus, we check out The Mock-Ups’ punchy indie rocker I Wanna Know Your Name and Aerosmith with YUNGBLUD on My Only Angel.From messy love songs to cosmic ballads, we’re unpacking what hits, what misses, and what we’ll be keeping

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02:39:46

Episode 19: Bleeding Hearts & Bad Decisions

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2025/09/29

Brandito and Bob are finally back with Mel, and the trio has a lot of feelings this week. We kick things off with Wednesday’s Bleeds, an album that’s as messy and emotional as it is cathartic. Then we dive headfirst into Lola Young’s brutally honest I’m Only F**king Myself, where every lyric feels like a late-night confession you probably shouldn’t have sent. And of course, Doja Cat’s Vie keeps us guessing — shapeshifting between sounds, moods, and personas like only she can. From sonic hyper

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01:15:45

Episode 18: Who’s The Sky to Play With My Thoughts?

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2025/09/17

With the rest of the crew out this week, Mel’s holding down the fort as she dives into three big new releases: David Byrne’s introspective Who’s The Sky, Algernon Cadwallader’s frenetic Trying Not To Have a Thought, and Ed Sheeran’s wide-open Play. From art-rock musings to emo chaos to stadium-sized pop, Mel unpacks it all.Who nailed it, who missed the mark, and who left Mel wishing the gang was here to back her up? Press play to find out. In this episode:00:00 Introduction 02:25 Who's The Sky -

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00:50:37

Track Attack: Screams, Shakes & Jersey Takes...

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2025/09/05

This week, Brandito and Mel drag special guest Garret, aka TipsyTune into the hot seat for a Track Attack full of chaos and questionable opinions. The crew dives into four new singles: Florence + The Machine’s haunting anthem Everybody Scream, Doja Cat’s slick and sharp Jealous Type, Alabama Shakes’ long-awaited return with Another Life, and Bon Jovi’s flag-waving rocker Red, White and Jersey. From stadium-ready screams to soul-stirring comebacks, the gang has a lot to say — and even more to argue

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02:21:16

Episode 17: A Matter of Best Friends

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2025/09/03

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by a very special guest — Twitch streamer, musician, and Mel’s husband, Garrett, aka TipsyTune! With his debut studio album House of Mirrors dropping September 5th, Garrett steps into the hot seat as the crew reviews Laufey’s dreamy new record, A Matter of Time, and Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky, sugar-coated pop confessional Man’s Best Friend. Do these albums live up to the hype? Can Garrett survive the chaos of the pod? Will House of Mirrors get an early co-sign

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00:55:51

Track Attack: Crushin' on Vampire Bats, No Cap (Jelly...

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2025/08/20

On this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel sink their teeth into some of the biggest new singles. Jelly Roll teams up with Marshmello on the gospel-soaked Holy Water, Glass Animals go full nocturnal with Vampire Bat, and Olivia Dean delivers soul-searching honesty on Man I Need. Zara Larsson keeps the crushes coming with Crush, Disclosure and Anderson .Paak prove there’s No Cap on the groove, and clipping. drag us into the shadows with the haunting Forever War.From bangers to bat

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03:31:31

Episode 16: So Long, So Lost, So Heartbroken

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2025/08/18

This week Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel take a winding trip through the many shades of Americana. Molly Tuttle turns up the shimmer, diving deeper into pop on So Long Little Miss Sunshine. mgk takes the wrong highway exit on lost americana. And Ethel Cain pulls us straight into gothic heartbreak with Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. From sunny hooks to dusty detours to love letters written in the dark, we’re unpacking it all. Tune in and let us know which record hit you hardest.In this

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01:21:16

Track Attack: True Believers in Bangers & Bad...

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2025/08/06

This week on Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and AppalachianRose dive into six fresh singles that range from indie angst to Miami madness: 1st World Blues by Bright Eyes, End of Summer by Tame Impala, True Believer by Hayley Williams, Miami by Morgan Wallen feat. Lil Wayne & Rick Ross, Freak It by Kim Petras, and To Be Free by Sam Smith.From desert heartbreak to club chaos, gospel pop to sweaty Florida trap—this batch has us questioning everything, including each other.Hit play to find out which

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02:46:12

Episode 15: We Made It to the Edge of the Universe...

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2025/08/04

With Incredibob off on a mysterious cosmic mission, Mel and Brandito are joined by AppalachianRose to unpack three bold new albums: The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron, Precipice by Indigo De Souza, and Bite Me by Reneé Rapp. From interstellar surf-westerns to emotional freefalls and biting pop anthems, we’re diving deep into the drama, the hooks, and the existential dread.Will Lord Huron’s cinematic vision land? Is Indigo dangling us off the edge on purpose? And did Reneé Rapp just threaten

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01:04:21

Track Attack: Jumping is In. Capitalism is Out....

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2025/07/30

Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are back to break down six of the biggest and weirdest singles of the moment. We’re talking JUMP by BLACKPINK, ALAMBRE PúA by Bad Bunny, IS IT by Tyla, Mind Loaded by Blood Orange, The Sofa by Wolf Alice, and Taxes by Geese. From stadium-ready bangers to slow-burning introspection, this episode covers it all.Is this the most chaotic mix of genres we’ve reviewed yet? Listen in and find out.00:00 Introduction15:46 Taxes - Geese23:39 The Sofa - Wolf Alice29:01 Mind Loaded

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01:43:50

Episode 14: Moisturize Before You Eulogize

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2025/07/29

We're back with a double feature: Moisturizer by Wet Leg, an indie-pop fever dream soaked in sass and shimmer, and I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO BEFORE ME by Noah Cyrus—a hauntingly intimate dive into grief, family, and existential dread. Brandito returns from sabbatical (and probably a record store), joining Mel and Incredibob for a review filled with laughter, tears, and one too many jokes about hydration and mortality.00:00 Introduction6:14 moisturizer - Wet Leg54:02 I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO

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01:55:23

Half-Time Hot Takes: Our 2025 Mid-Year Review

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2025/07/10

The whole crew is back for our 2025 Mid-Year Review! We’re running down our top-reviewed albums so far this year, shouting out some personal favs that didn’t make it onto the pod, and spilling which upcoming releases we can’t wait to hear in the back half of 2025.Whether you’re looking for recs, hot takes, or your next musical obsession, we’ve got you covered.Drop your own best-of-2025 picks in the comments, and tell us which albums you’re hyped for!00:00: Introduction02:16: Our Top Albums as a

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01:04:43

Track Attack: Signed, Sealed, Gaslit (CMAT, Twenty...

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2025/06/25

This week, Brandito’s out, so Mel, Incredibob, and AppalachianRose dive into a batch of singles that feel like a group chat full of exes, chaos, and drive-thru therapy. From Megan Moroney’s “6 Months Later” heartbreak blues to CMAT’s “Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” fever dream, we’re unpacking relationship delusions (“we never dated”), legal limbo (“The Contract”), emotional yelling (“HOW DOES IT FEEL?”), and whatever turf war Cardi B’s waging in “Outside.”It’s giving:💔 situationships,📜 binding

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03:43:43

Episode 12: One Nation, Under a Breakup

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2025/06/23

This week, Brandito taps out—but fear not, Incredibob, Mel, and AppalachianRose are stepping in with opinions as sharp as a pine needle! We dive deep into HAIM’s dramatic farewell energy on I Quit, wander through Neil Young’s earthy reflections on Talkin’ to the Trees, and try not to cry while decoding the patriotic balladry of Benson Boone’s American Heart. From heartbreak to heritage, this episode has all the feels—plus a few laughs in between.🎧 Tune in for our takes, tears, and tree talk.00:00

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05:19:45

Track Attack: Mariah likes 'em wild, Sabrina likes a...

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2025/06/11

In this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review six of the biggest new music releases: “Nettles” by Ethel Cain, “Type Dangerous” by Mariah Carey, “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter, “OWA OWA” by Lil Tecca, “Hemingway” by girl in red, and “And a Big Load” by Hot Mulligan.They dive into everything from dreamy ballads to chaotic pop bangers—breaking down the lyrics, production, and drama behind the tracks. Whether you’re a Mariah superfan or a Hot Mulligan skeptic, you’ll find something

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03:05:47

Episode 11: From Glitter Pop to Codeine Drops

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2025/06/09

In this episode, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review three of the week’s biggest releases: MARINA’s bold comeback with PRINCESS OF POWER, Lil Wayne’s long-awaited Tha Carter VI, and Miley Cyrus’s reflective pop album Something Beautiful. Who’s still got it, who’s lost the plot, and who left us speechless? Whether you're a diehard fan or just curious about the hype, we've got hot takes, honest reactions, and plenty of laughs.In this episode:00:00 Introduction09:25 PRINCESS OF POWER - MARINA01:03:33

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01:04:25

Friend of Mine? Debatable. (Rihanna, Reneé Rapp, MGK)

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2025/05/29

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by the insightful and unapologetic AppalachianRose as they dive into a fresh batch of singles. From the long-awaited return of Rihanna with "Friend Of Mine", to GIVĒON’s soulful "RATHER BE", Lola Young’s raw "One Thing", and Reneé Rapp’s emotional gut-punch "Leave Me Alone", no track is safe from the trio’s sharp ears. MGK surprises with "cliche", and Turnstile flips expectations with "LOOK OUT FOR

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02:27:44

Episode 10: Casio Glow, Natural Woe & the Legend of...

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2025/05/27

This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by professional musician and Twitch streamer AppalachianRose for a sonic showdown featuring Stereolab’s Instant Holograms On Metal Film and Dan Mangan’s Natural Light. According to Brandito, Mel's wrong again, and Rose keeps it all from falling apart with actual musical knowledge. We were supposed to review Lana Del Rey’s new album too, but she ghosted us. Maybe next time, Lana.Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPTFollow our girl AppalachianRose

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01:08:07

Track Attack: Old Phones, Lavender Vibes, & Pop-Punk...

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2025/05/14

This week, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel dive headfirst into the glorious mess that is the latest batch of new music releases—and nothing is safe.We’re unpacking the emotional voicemails of Ed Sheeran’s “Old Phone,” getting blissfully weird with “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” from Tash Sultana & City and Colour, and floating into a dream-pop haze with “I Like It I Like It” by Moses Sumney & Hayley Williams.Also on deck: “Priceless” from Maroon 5 and LISA (is it actually priceless or just streaming

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