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Music for a Hotter Future
by Music for a Hotter Future
Join Sam, Nico, James, and Parker in their quest to find the best albums they've never heard.
Episodes
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No. 156 - Live at Carnegie Hall by Cameron Winter (2026)
We take a look at an album that has been thrust into the pantheon of live recordings and has received heavy praise since its release a little over a week ago. Song of the week: Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING CLASSIC ALBUMS! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator...
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No. 155 - Day and Night by Carly Rae Jepsen (2026)
*7/10* One of those episodes where at the beginning none of us really care but then we realize we like the album more than we thought. Song of the week: Your Type by Carly Rae Jepsen LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING WHAT WE SHOULD REVIEW FOR CLASSICS MONTH! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator...
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No. 154 - Popstar by Tinashe (2026)
*LOW 7/10* Just James and I for this one. Song of the week: No One Lives Here Anymore by Carissa's Wierd LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A TINASHE FAN! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed...
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No. 153 - Bloom by Beach House (2012)
*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! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast -...
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No. 152 - Prima by Adéla (2026)
*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 Solange LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE ANDROGYNOUS Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 151 - The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones (2001)
*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! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 150 - Marrow Deep by Mastodon (2026)
*HIGH 5/10* The greatest internet music critics alive discuss a somewhat mixed effort from Mastodon. Song of the week: Memory Machine by Dismemberment Plan LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE THE INTRO MUSIC! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 149 - My Skyscraper by Nirosta Steel (2026)
*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 POD Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 148 - Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers (2026)
*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:...
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No. 147 - 15th Anniversary Concert by Ichiko Aoba (2026)
*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 album LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKED THIS ALBUM! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 146 - Detour by Kim Petras (2026)
*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 Langley LEAVE A COMMENT! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 145 - new avatar by Kelela (2026)
*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 Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 144 - White Pony by Deftones (2000)
*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 Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 143 - CONFESSIONS II by Madonna (2026)
*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! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod…
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No. 142 - you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo (2026)
*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! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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No. 141 - Caminhos de Água by Kaatayra (2026)
*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'! 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...
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No. 140 - Renaissance by Beyoncé (2022)
You will not find a better review of this album anywhere else. Song of the week: 100% Pure Love by Crystal Waters Article cited by James: How the West Was Sold by Rose McMackin. April 5, 2025. Haloscope. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod...
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No. 139 - Philadelphia's been good to me by Kurt Vile (2026)
*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 Denver LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'VE BEEN TO PHILADELPHIA! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod...
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No. 138 - Inferno by Boards of Canada (2026)
*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 Underground LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AND INTELLIGENT DANCE MUSIC APPRECIATOR
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No. 137 - HABIBTI by Drake (2026)
*5/10* Cool cover. This was the most contentious of the Drake episodes. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE DRAKE
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No. 136 - MAID OF HONOR by Drake (2026)
*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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No. 135 - ICEMAN by Drake (2026)
We're doing numbers now! SCORE: *LOW 5/10* COMMENT YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER
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No. 134 - Under My Umbrella by Miss Grit (2026)
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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No. 133 - OK Computer by Radiohead (1997)
An album that needs no introduction. song of the week: Catch Catch by YENA
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No. 132 - The Nightlife by Honey Dijon (2026)
Diva house album nominated by James, plus a discussion of Beyonce's Rennaisance (2022). We also go through the latest NYT ragebait list. Song of the week: ALIEN SUPERSTAR by Beyonce
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No. 131 - U by underscores (2026)
Essential pop-magician underscores is back with another project following Wallsocket in 2023, which was awesome. Song of the week: It's Gonna Be Me by *NSYNC LEAVE A COMMENT!
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No. 130 - An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis (2026)
I subjected Parker and James to metal, AGAIN. Third time's the charm? song of the week: vinnum sabbathi by electric wizard LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A METAL HEAD OR A BALD HEAD
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No. 129 - WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA by Slayyyter (2026)
This album was preceded by a strong run of singles that generated a lot of hype, but do the album tracks stack up? LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AN OG FAN!
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No. 128 - Honey by Robyn (2018)
Robyn walked so that AURORA could run - we break down our first wild card classic pick of the pod. Song of the week: Konichiwa Bitches by Robyn LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT NICO BACK!
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No. 127 - star scum city by 2charm (2026)
We talk in-depth about gooning for most of this episode. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE A GOONER
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No. 126 - The Apple Tree Under the Sea by hemlocke springs (2026)
We review the hemlocke springs' debut, talk Oscars and discuss Timothee Chalamet's comments on opera and ballet. song of the week: Yi Jian Mei by Fei Yu-Ching
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No. 125 - Piss in the Wind by Joji (2026)
Anti-Social Social Club type music. song of the week: I FEEL COKE by Daisuke Inoue LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING A CLASSIC ALBUM!
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No. 124 - Wuthering Heights by Charli xcx (2026)
me tink me gon die in dis ouse. Charli sountracks the Wuthering Heights """adaptation"""" without AG Cook. Results are mixed. Plus, we review Lana Del Rey's new single, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter. Song of the week: Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING A CLASSIC ALBUM!
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No. 123 - Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution
We review the pop bible at a time when its sound is being emulated more than ever. Song of the week: We Can Fuck by Prince COMMENT SUGGESTING AN ALBUM AND WE MAY NOMINATE IT!
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No. 122 - Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971)
The final album of classics month and our third from the early 70's. Song of the week: For Free by Lana Del Rey.
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No. 121 - Vespertine by Björk (2001)
Easily one of the most challenging classics picks, but also one of the best. Listen to the album first, work on your Bjork impression, then listen and compare to our Bjork impressions. This is what Music for a Hotter Future is all about. Stay tuned for the biggest music news segment ever. Plenty…
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No. 120 - Pink Moon by Nick Drake (1972)
This week, we review a diary entry from an artist we lost before his singular talent and voice could be appreciated. SONG of the WEEK: Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath LEAVE A COMMENT!
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No. 119 - Pop 2 by Charli XCX (2017)
James says this album set the stage for hyperpop and the current era of pop music. Song of the week: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE KNEADING DOUGH.
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No. 118 - The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (1973)
This is it, folks. The fifth best-selling album of all time. Possibly the most iconic album cover of all time, and the quintessential psychedelic and prog rock album. This album made Pink Floyd the biggest band in the world, similar to how Nevermind catapulted Nirvana from obscurity to super...
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No. 117 - Loveless by my bloody valentine (1991)
We're back! For our first classics month album of 2026, I picked Loveless by mbv. I love this album, and this is a great episode. Stay tuned to hear our next classics month pick. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LOVE THIS ALBUM!
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2025 Ranked: Top Half and ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
THE TIME HAS COME to give out the Hottie for ALBUM OF THE YEAR! And to go through the top 20 albums of the year as voted on by Sam, Parker, and James. Sarah plays the role of MC and reveals the rankings. She will vote next year. TUNE IN FOR THE GRAND FINALE OF OUR YEAR! WHAT'S YOUR ALBUM OF THE...
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2025 Ranked: Bottom Half and WORST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
Another year in the books! We got to rehash the past year today and go over the lower half of our ranked list of the albums we reviewed from this year. At the end, we awarded the Hottie for WORST ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Its a great episode, stay tuned for next week when we give out the Hottie for Best...
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No. 116 - EUSEXUA Afterglow by FKA twigs (2025)
The last album of 2025, and we begin where it all started. Next week: the 2025 Hotties including the S$%t from a Butt award, followed by the Album of the Year award the week after. LEAVE A COMMENT
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No. 115 - West End Girl by Lily Allen (2025)
Pretty contentious episode.
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No. 114 - Lux by Rosalía (2025)
vamanos for a bueno episode amigos LEAVE A COMMENTADOR POR FAVOR
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No. 113 - Magic, Alive! by McKinley Dixon (2025)
Sarah joins the pod - and review the 2025 Scammy's nominations. SONG OF THE WEEK: PLAY TO LOSE by RAPALLO LEAVE A COMMENT WELCOMING SARAH TO THE SHOW
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No. 112 - Bleeds by Wednesday (2025) w/ Keira
We review a new release from a band we liked last year. SONG OF THE WEEK: P. CONTROL by PRINCE LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE EXCITED FOR SARAH TO COME ON THE POD!
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No. 111 - Deadbeat by Tame Impala (2025)
Mr. Impala goes electronic. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE PODCAST!
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No. 110 - Vie by Doja Cat (2025)
Say it ain't so . . . SONG OF THE WEEK: COCOON by BJORK LEAVE A COMMENT
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No. 109 - Birthing by Swans (2025)
We finally got to it. Listen to hear what happens when a barb is forced to listen to Swans. SONG OF THE WEEK: BLOW ME AWAY by BREAKING BENJAMIN (HALO 2 SOUNDTRACK) LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WERE BORN.
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