S6 – Ep 6 | 1985 Album Picks, Catalog Sales, Super Bowl Halftime & The Future of Music Media

Let Us Know Your Thoughts!This week, Craig and Kevin rewind to 1985 for their albums of the week.Kevin kicks things off with Pandemonium’s Hole in the Sky — a melodic heavy metal gem that captures the mid-‘80s underground energy without falling into cliché. Craig follows with Gene Loves Jezebel’s Immigrant, spotlighting the band’s shimmering blend of gothic rock, post-punk, and alt-pop textures that helped define the era’s darker edge.From there, the conversation shifts to music industry headlines:A major pop artist selling their catalog — what does it mean when legacy artists cash out?The cultural and streaming impact of this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.The new era of online music media, where paywalls and subscription models are becoming increasingly common — is this sustainable, or does it limit discovery?From metal to moody alt-rock to modern music business realities, this one covers a lot of ground.📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform 📩 Got a favorite 1985 deep cut or thoughts on catalog sales? Email us at [email protected]!Support the show