Music for a Hotter Future

01:27:05

No. 153 - Bloom by Beach House (2012)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/10/02

*CLASSIC* Today we delved into Beach House's most complete statement of their dream pop sound. Song of the week: Silver Soul by Beach House MUSIC NEWS: VMA's, Taylor Swift new tracks, Rick Ross arrested. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE A FAN OF CARMICHAEL DUPREE!

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01:24:39

No. 152 - Prima by Adéla (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/09/24

*HIGH 4/10* Lots of talk about vibrators on this one. We review the debut album from notable Slovakian pop starlet Adéla. Song of the Week - Losing You by SolangeLEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE ANDROGYNOUSIntro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

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02:00:55

No. 151 - The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones (2001)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/09/17

*CLASSIC* This week we reviewed Parker's classic pick, The Glow Pt. 2. Song of the week: Crank 2 by Slayyyter LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LISTENED TO THE WHOLE THING!

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01:20:43

No. 150 - Marrow Deep by Mastodon (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/09/11

*HIGH 5/10* The greatest internet music critics alive discuss a somewhat mixed effort from Mastodon. Song of the week: Memory Machine by Dismemberment PlanLEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE THE INTRO MUSIC!Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

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01:41:48

No. 149 - My Skyscraper by Nirosta Steel (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/09/01

*LOW 7/10* We take a look at album from long-time Arthur Russell collaborator Steven Hall. Songs of the week: Stick Season by Noah Kahan and Boston by Stella Lefty LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO COME ON THE PODIntro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

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02:08:45

No. 148 - Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/08/25

*LOW 6/10* One-time heir-apparent to the indie-girl-whisper-vocal throne returns with a lackluster sequel to 2020's Punisher. Song of the week: Bowling Alley by Audrey Hobart LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON RATEYOURMUSIC! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

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02:21:13

No. 147 - 15th Anniversary Concert by Ichiko Aoba (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/08/17

*6/10* OUR MOST DIVISIVE REVIEW YET. We review Ichiko Aoba's newest live album and come to completely different conclusions.Song of the week: Some songs from the terrible new Tyga albumLEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKED THIS ALBUM!Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

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01:42:57

No. 146 - Detour by Kim Petras (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/08/10

*LOW 8/10* We review Kim Petras's first album as an independent artist following James's uncontested pick. Song of the week: Choosin' Texas by Ella LangleyLEAVE A COMMENT! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

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01:17:08

No. 145 - new avatar by Kelela (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/08/03

*HIGH 6/10* Everyone on the pod is a little sick and we mostly talk about other things. Song of the week: Daughter from Hell by Gracie Abrams LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU THINK JAMES SOUNDS LIKE A GRIMEY DEVIL

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01:39:33

No. 144 - White Pony by Deftones (2000)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/07/20

*CLASSIC* We review the most celebrated alternative metal album ever for Metal Week 2026. Song of the week: Be Quite and Drive (Far Away) LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU FEEL LIKE MORE

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01:27:29

No. 143 - CONFESSIONS II by Madonna (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/07/08

*HIGH 7/10* The queen of pop is back over 40 years into her career for a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Songs of the week: Hung Up by Madonna and God Control by Madonna LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO DANCE!

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01:49:21

No. 142 - you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love...

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/07/01

*HIGH 7/10* We check in on the heir-apparent's development on her third breakup album. Song of the week: good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU PREFER HER PUNK SOUND!

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01:52:08

No. 141 - Caminhos de Água by Kaatayra (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/06/23

*HIGH 8/10* Get ready to get wet! Song of the week: Fiery Gun Hand by Cardiacs LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'D RATHER BE FISHIN'!

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02:29:25

No. 140 - Renaissance by Beyoncé (2022)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/06/18

You will not find a better review of this album anywhere else.Song of the week: 100% Pure Love by Crystal WatersArticle cited by James: How the West Was Sold by Rose McMackin. April 5, 2025. Haloscope.LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT

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01:41:26

No. 139 - Philadelphia's been good to me by Kurt Vile...

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/06/09

*HIGH 7/10* Sountrack to reclining in a flexible monoblock plastic patio chair on the lawn watching a humid summer sunset.Song of the week: Take Me Home, Country Roads by John DenverLEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'VE BEEN TO PHILADELPHIA!

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01:55:48

No. 138 - Inferno by Boards of Canada (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/06/03

*HIGH 7/10*The Boards are back at their mostly instrumental chilled-out IDM. You'll never guess what James thought of this one!Song of the Week: Candy Says by The Velvet UndergroundLEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AND INTELLIGENT DANCE MUSIC APPRECIATOR

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00:38:21

No. 137 - HABIBTI by Drake (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/06/02

*5/10*Cool cover. This was the most contentious of the Drake episodes.LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE DRAKE

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00:35:32

No. 136 - MAID OF HONOR by Drake (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/06/01

*HIGH 6/10*Get a load of these numbers! We review the second of THREE Drake albums. Listen! Or just look at the score.LEAVE A COMMENT

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00:49:43

No. 135 - ICEMAN by Drake (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/05/28

We're doing numbers now! SCORE: *LOW 5/10*COMMENT YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER

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01:41:02

No. 134 - Under My Umbrella by Miss Grit (2026)

Music for a Hotter Future ·

2026/05/19

Destined to be one of the most forgettable albums we review this year.song of the week: Saranghae "by" Trisha Paytas

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