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Let"s Play Ten

Let"s Play Ten: The indie and DIY music we love and why we love it. Hosts MP and Ben each pick 5 new songs from 5 different DIY/Small Label artists, and then one deeper track from an older release. We’ll discuss a little bit about each artist and try our best to be as entertaining as all heck for our listeners (we have stories). We DO NOT & WILL NOT monetize this podcast or it’s content, and we WILL NOT be adding sponsors of any sort at any time for our financial gain. We both just want to support

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02:08:50

The Secret Ingredient In Shakshuka

Let"s Play Ten ·

2024/12/12

Every so often, music pulls you out of your perceived comfort zone and makes you love something you never thought to even try. MP and Ben talk about the things that we don't know we like until we like them, and try to understand why. It's the penultimate episode of 2024, and the playlist will jingle your bells and lang syne your aud. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Pageant Mum, "Home Again"wilt, "bite my tongue"Grundeis, "Ignoring People"Satin Cali, "Archie"the thing is..., "Weeping WIllows"hey, nothing, "Sick

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01:42:19

Spelling and Pronunciation

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2024/11/21

MP and Ben rocket through the shortest episode ever, mangle people's names, do a lot of s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g, and talk about "private music" - those songs and artists that we're more comfortable with at home than in a public setting. And the music keeps on coming. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Mixed Signals, "Destination Unknown"FEMME FUGAZI, "Look At You"modernlove, "Something To Hold On To"NEPS, "All You Do Is Work"Nemahsis, "dead giveaway"Vitoria Vermelho, "Go On Stop"Lady Revel, "Dance Moves"HUNNY BUZZ, "Chess

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01:59:00

Ava’s Ketchup Cocktail Recipe

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2024/11/07

Music lives on through the hearts, minds, and souls of the old and the young. It may be our saving grace. It will be there for you in the darkest of times. Lean into music and it will wrap its arms around you without asking for anything in return. Episode Playlist:Pinkshift, "One Nation"TYA, "the world is ending, have a great day!"The Kairos, "Punchline Fistfight"hallpass, "Record Player"BERRIES, "Control"Bikelane, "It Is What It Is"Koizilla, "Alonely"Peacebone, "Never Run Away"ISTA,

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02:04:39

At the corner of "kick".....and "your arse"

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2024/10/17

Things start off weird, but eventually MP and Ben embrace it. Ben tells MP about "seasonal music" and how it reflects on our states of being as we work our way through our Autumn routines. The gents close out the story of the worst local promoter ever, and MP posits the concept of "metaphorical song reviews". Warning: this episode's playlist might make you pee a little. EPISODE PLAYLIST:The Backfires, "Dressed For A Funeral"Big Other, "Explain It Again"Salarymen, "The Price Of Fun"wonderbug, "what a

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02:08:42

Just Show Up and Play

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2024/10/05

Some promoters are shady. Some questions don't have an concrete answer. Some audio plug-ins need a little T-L-C. Ben and MP unravel a tale of a small-time local music swindler and de-construct the question to end all questions: "What's your favorite band?". Speaking of favorite bands, you'll probably find your newest one on this weeks playlist. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Fríða Dís, "The Boathouse Dance"Starikova, "The World Starts With You"Feeling Figures, "Imagine Nations"Lemon's, "Parasite"Street Play,

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02:13:18

How Many People Are You Bringing....and other...

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2024/09/19

Ben and MP are talking about the continuing and escalating saga of the post-post-Covid live gig economy. Plus, MP's shares his new album-rating system, and the guys share a list of "off-the-menu" records you should drop everything to hear. Yes, yes, yes, we have a playlist of new indie rock tracks that will pack your bar and fill your venue.EPISODE PLAYLIST:Matilda Cole, "Big Mouth"Girl Tones, "Fade Away"World's Greatest Dad, "Method Larping"Jemima Rae, "Again"Sarah and The Sundays, "The Cue"Adore,

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02:03:59

The 2nd Anniversary Unspectacular

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2024/09/05

Has it really been two years? It sure feels like it! The guys share their "second album wish lists", Ben recounts his rock and roll week, and apparently, MP is not the biggest Oasis fan. Dad jokes abound, and as always we've got an epic playlist of new indie rock to quick thaw your dreamsicle. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Schmooze, "Mirage"She's In Parties, "The Man"Bee Blackwell, "The Same"Bloomer, "Sober/Inertia"Wax-Tree-Cast, "Straitjacket"Molly Payton, "Benchwarmer"Lazer Team, "Lightswitch"Dear Rouge,

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02:14:56

The Search For Em Jones

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2024/08/22

Read any good music-based books lately? Ben and MP have, and they discuss two of their favorites. Also, the hunt is on for the most obscure artist we have ever featured on LPT, so put on your sleuthing caps and get to searching. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Alex Vile, "Lucky Number"OK Cowgirl, "Larry David"Mediocre, "Fun Time Fix (We Go Go)"Remain Blank, "Plastic Hooligans"Lunar Vacation, "Tom"Wolfschmidt, "Crisis"Survival Club, "The Beauty in Everything"Honeyglaze, "Pretty Girls"Michigander, "Breaker Box"Lucy

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01:58:37

Consume As Is

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2024/08/08

Ben returns from Appleton with a report on the Mile of Music Festival, and MP reveals his not-so-secret process for beating the dreaded algorithms. No podcasters were harmed in the making of this episode. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Always Morning, "Barb Dwyer"Heart To Gold, "Tnt"Fever Dream, "We All Want More, Don't We?"Hannah Cole, "Massachusetts"Crows, "Bored"Bronte Alva, "Hey..."sunlid, "respirar"Fake Fruit, "Más O Menos"Half Happy, "Well Done Honey"Bugsy, "Cat Versus Rabbit"Outerloop,

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01:55:41

Maximum Bullwinkles

Let"s Play Ten ·

2024/07/24

Back to normal. Ben and MP talk about music that takes them back home again, and how the strategies have changed for new bands playing big cities...or not. Also, White Board speaks, and MP introduces a new ratings system that's head and antlers above the rest. As always, we've got 10 new indie rock tracks that will rocket your squirrel and Boris your Natasha. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Loose Buttons, "My Side of the Bed"Roscoe Tripp, "Low" (feat. Izzy Burke)Better Joy, "Situations"Ocean Floor,

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03:07:27

White Board Release Party

Let"s Play Ten ·

2024/07/10

Ben and MP return from the longest vacation ever, introduce the long awaited white board, and pay tribute to a beloved local artist. It's a super-sized double-wide triple XL episode with 24 new indie/DIY tracks that span the globe. You are sure to find more than a few new favorite bands. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Farmer's Wife, "Boheme"Street Racer, "Hot Glue"Etcetera, "Threat Below"The Mysterines, "Hawkmoon"Sour Widows, "Big Dogs"Annabel Lee, "Colorful Kid"Paper Ashtray, "You/Me"Virginity, "Going Out Of

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01:08:32

Retrospective 1

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2024/06/21

MP and Ben are taking some vacation time and will return with new episodes starting July 11. Please enjoy this retrospective episode of their favorite songs from the first 20 episodes of Lets Play Ten. No talk, just 20 great indie rock tracks to increase your rock and roll heart rate while you pine for the boys' return. The rule still applies: If you like it, buy it!EPISODE PLAYLIST:Pool Kids, "I Hope You're Right"DISQ, "(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs"mercury, "Moment"Calicoco, "Underneath"The Snuts,

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02:05:15

Brunch With Losers

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2024/05/25

MP and Ben plan a stop gap episode, contemplate a road trip, and have multiple conversations about stuff that you don't care about. You will however, care about this episode's "diabolically good" playlist, carefully curated for your lawn mowing introspection. Episode Playlist:THICK, "Mother"Beautiful Freaks, "Loser Sellouts"Wishy, "Love On The Outside"MAITA, "girl at the bar"Future Teens, "Mourning Time"Sunday (1994), "Our Troubles"Jess Day, "Lilith"Losers, "Red Sweater"86TVs, "Tambourine"Slate,

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02:14:21

Wet A** Podcast

Let"s Play Ten ·

2024/05/09

Edible Merch? Record Store Day malaise? Borderline obsessions? Disappearing institutions? Sure, we've got all of that. Plus a lively conversation about how little kids process music and why it matters to their future selves. As always, Ben and MP proudly present 10 brand new indie rock tracks that will adorn your psychic bulletin board. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Council Grounds, "Tied Down"Emily Wolfe, "Kill The Love"Of All Things, "Will You Give It A Taste?"Snarls, "Baby Bangs"The Joy Hotel, "Jeremiah"The

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01:58:31

1...2...3...PODCAST!!!

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2024/04/25

There's new gear in "the bigloo" and new sump pumps in the furnace room. So Ben and MP not only sound better, but they stayed dry. The guys dissect the album everyone is talking about, and rock a playlist of ten brand new indie/DIY songs that will flood your basement....with rock!EPISODE PLAYLIST:Kate Clover, "The Apocalypse Dream"Bad Bad Hats, "My Heart Your Heart"Chelsea King, "It Makes Me Think Of You"From Indian Lakes, "The Flow"Jess Locke, "Rocket To Ride"Carb On Carb, "2009"Swapmeet, "Ceiling

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02:07:56

Xtop What You're Doing¿

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2024/04/11

Ben and MP emerge from the crescent-shaped shadows of the eclipse to talk about "the Cowboy Carter effect", and consider the awesome power of the question mark? Plus, ten new indie rock tracks to usher you safely through the rapture. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Slowmove, "Wish You Never"Slow Joy, "Pulling Teeth"Baits, "Up In The Air"Cloudbelly, "Fascinated"Budge, "Hrtstrngs"hey, nothing, "Lost Boys"irossa, "Capillari"LEAP, "One Way Out"Bug Seance, "Aardvark"Stereo League, "Wasted Wonderful"Thank You, I'm

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02:09:10

In Search Of The Angry Minor Chord

Let"s Play Ten ·

2024/03/22

What would you listen to if you knew the end was near? Ben and MP contemplate the soundtrack to the apocalypse. On a more serious note, the boys discuss something they call "personal cancel culture", the point at which an individual decides that an artist's ideology makes their art undigestible. Heady stuff, and a playlist of new indie rock that will blow up your sun. EPISODE PLAYLIST:The Cliffords, "If The Shoe Fits"Gustaf, "Close"Sachet, "The Lodger"Martial Arts, "Warsaw"Mini Trees, "Burn Out"The

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02:08:15

New Music States of Mind

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2024/03/07

Does your general frame of mind dictate how you feel about certain music at a certain time? Ben and MP discuss why we like a record one day and don't like it the next. Are we fickle? We'll never know. Luckily we have a playlist of ten brand new indie rock songs that we will love forever. EPISODE PLAYLIST:Leisure Hour, "Forgiveness"Hana Vu, "Care"Council Grounds, "Bofa"Bendigo Fletcher, "Sweet Tooth"Street Racer, "Camp Crush"Been Stellar, "Passing Judgement"porcupine, "Character Flaws"Fan Club,

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01:57:03

Pediacaine for the Soul

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2024/02/22

Ben and MP have stumbled across the formula to balance your electrolytes and keep you up all night. It's ten brand new indie/DIY tracks, vigorously shaken and violently stirred.EPISODE PLAYLIST:Sick Day, "Overexposure"Sasha Assad, "Bad Nature"Bradford Michela, "10 am"total tommy, "Microdose"Them Moose Rush, "Cake Crisis Resolved"Blush Always, "Coming of Age"Catcher, "Rubberneck"Wet Denim, "Stuck With You"Cloudy Heads, "Blue"GreenWing, "At The Time"swim school, "Give Me A Reason Why"Danielle Durack,

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01:59:02

The Big 3-0

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2024/02/08

It's such a minor milestone that Ben and MP barely mention it. The boys go "topic-free" (or do they?) for their thirtieth, and globe-trottiest, episode. EPISODE PLAYLIST:DARTZ, "Paradise"Effy Marella, "Shoes"Sophisticated Dingo, "I Don't Mind"Equal Creatures, "Check Engine Light"Bah-Bah Genesis, "Confession"Slow Fiction, "Apollo"Linka Moja, "High and Dry"Bluesomn, "Ghost"No Windows, "Song 01"Teenage Riot, "Doomed"There Will Be Fireworks, "Something Borrowed"Raue, "Weak Blood"BONUS CONTENT: Linka

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