This week, as we wrap up business as usual for the year on Discologist, we’re digging into Milwaukee legends Collection Of Colonies of Bees’ latest post-dance indie release Celebrities PLUS! The UK is making moves to get rid of scalpers, Tidal begins to go down the Spotify path, and more.

This week on Discologist, we say goodbye (for now) to Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) , Eduardo returns, and Light Rivers, the latest from guitarist/composer Brad Allen Williams, gives the gang a glimpse into the hippest future imaginable. PLUS! Another music site goes behind a paywall, the walls start to close in on AI music, and more.

This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) and Kevin are catching a vibe with Chip Wickham’sThe Eternal Now, 9:30 Club employees (finally) push to unionize, and more.

This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) and Kevin head back to the Country with Dylan Earl’s new album Level-Headed Even Smile, ponder a world that needs surround sound Phil Collins, and more.

This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) and Kevin discuss McKinley Dixon’s latest hip-hop wonderland Magic, Alive, the legacy of D’Angelo, and more.

This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) joins and Kevin to talk about Clementine, the latest country-rocking instant-classic from Milwaukee’s Ladybird. But first we’re discussing Taylor Swift’s latest, who a record-setting concert attended by over 110K people is really for, and more.

This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into the lush sonic universe of guitarist Mason Lindahl and his expansive new double album, Joshua / Same Day Walking. PLUS: A new Lilith Fair documentary revisits a pivotal chapter in musical history, Foxing bids farewell, a new award show crowns the “best” AI-generated song, and more.

This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin take a trip into the whimsical electronic world of Disniblud, a new collaboration between Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith. PLUS: The Internet Archive lives to fight another day, StubHub has an IPO, we ponder where the heck Fugazi is when we need them most, and more!

This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are blissing out to the stripped-down masterpiece that is Fruit Bats’ Baby Man. PLUS: Bad Bunny takes a stand on the current state of U.S. immigration policy, we ask why they don’t make ’em like Mary Jane Girls anymore, and more!

On and all-new edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are checking in on Texas troubadour Charley Crockett’s latest, and second album of 2025, Dollar A Day PLUS! We’re discussing the economics of being an independent musician during a trade war, and more.

On the Season 17 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin catch up after a long Summer, ponder the role of critics in the modern music landscape, and discuss the wonders of Pleaser, the latest (and AOTY-contender) from Washington, D.C.’s Pretty Bitter.

On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin get rocked by a new album from Milwaukee’s Sex Scenes, moved by Colin Miller’s latest portrait of the South, consider 20 years of Gorillaz Demon Days, and more.

Over the past few years, Milwaukee’s Ladybird have been refining their sound on stages all over town and with the release of their debut album Amy Come On Home, it’s clear that all hard work has paid off. With roots firmly and unashamedly planted in the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, and a wit that echoes the work of John Prine, the four-piece outfit is just the shot in the arm that alt-country has been waiting for.

Tune in as Eduardo and Kevin explore fresh releases from Aaron Abernathy, Prefuse 73, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more. Also, uncover the potential impact of AI in music with the launch of Suno, exploring its functionalities, industry disruption, and implications. Tune in now!

Explore the dynamics of the SXSW protests, the implications of the Living Wage For Musicians Act, new music from Charles Lloyd, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, and more on an all-new episode of Discologist.

Join Eduardo & Kevin on a jazz odyssey discussing new music by Julian Lage, Knower, Amarao Freitas, and more. Plus, the world premiere of "Down By the Lake" from Kevin's upcoming album, The Lake.

Explore the transformative journey of L'Rain's (aka Taja Cheek) latest masterpiece, ‘I Killed Your Dog.’ Cheek, a multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, pushes the boundaries of her artistry with a hauntingly soulful and psychedelic soundscape, making ‘I Killed Your Dog’ a “must-listen” and strong contender for AOTY.

Jalen Ngonda's debut, "Come Around and Love Me," on Daptone Records, pays homage to soul legends like The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. Its authenticity and modern relevance make old soul feel fresh. Plus, we feature Dragons of Krull's metal track and Buscrates' synth beats, along with hot music industry topics. Tune in now!

On this edition of discologist we’re spinning new tracks from Milwaukee’s Ladybird, Sweden’s HNNY, and then digging into 1992’s Play With Toys, the forgotten classic by the Michael Ivey fronted “hip hop” group Basehead from Washington D.C.

Tune in now for all this PLUS new music from Maximilian and the Reinhardt, and a discussion about THAT Pitchfork list that everyone is talking about.

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Milwaukee native Chris Rosenau has been making forward-thinking music for over 20 years as the guitarist for bands like Rosenau & Sanborn, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Volcano Choir, Pele, and more. We’re sitting down with this local hero to talk about the magic of Milwaukee, the power collaboration, and why the arts community needs our support now more than ever.