If it ain't baroque, don't fix it! (Ba dum tssss) Join us and David from Chicago pop/rock project Troigo as we dive into the impressive PATD debut album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, which perhaps exists thanks to momager Pete Wentz?? We'll sip on VERY delicious peach and lime daiquiris, the kind you may find in a seedy burlesque club shrouded in c…

Wait, did we just go back one day of the week? Join us this week for a our second weekday named band episode in a row! Sky and Danny come on to talk all things creamy AND delicious. We're tackle Wednesday's "Twin Plagues" and drink a fun Fanta infused cocktail. Follow Spliff on instagram! (@spliff_Band) Listen to Spliff on Spotify Thank you to Came…

My goodness, there is so much we could say about this episode. You'll find wet from beef, the plight of altos in choir, plentiful whisky gingers. Among all that, you'll also find Syd from Shotgun Funeral deep-diving with us into War All The Time by Thursday. We had so much fun! Listen to War All The Time by Thursday here. Check out Shotgun Funeral …

This week, the music is hot, the drinks are cold, and the vibes are downright sexy. Come vibe with us and Kira from Madame Reaper (the vampiest Chicago art pop band) as we sip perfectly purple Aviation cocktails and explore the musical and brand-building genius behind Prince's 1999. Consider us seduced!! Listen to 1999 by Prince here. Check out Mad…

Today is Sarah's birthday, so you're contractually obligated to listen to this episode. Additional selling points: Robby and Braden from Red Scarves are here to vibe through Figure 8 by Elliott Smith. We give song recommendations to Reddit users. We invite a few members of The Beatles to make a guest appearance. We deep-dive into the Figure 8 Exten…

Contrary to popular belief, the pairing for this episode is NOT hot dog flavored water! We had a much classier experience talking about Limp Bizkit with Screeneers because we drank Lime-A-Rita tall boys on a Monday evening. This one is zesty and chaotically charming, plus we'll do some profanity-related math. Fun! Listen to Chocolate Starfish And T…

This week, we're jamming through some Gender Jams with Mech and Dan from Chicago punk band Robot Civil War. We'll talk about the emotional highs and lows of Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me!, gush about how cool Laura Jane Grace is, and play a musical guessing game that's quite... punctual. Listen to Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against …

We've already done a Valentine's episode for Haters, so this week, we're feeling the love! Join us as Sarah's new brother-in-law Xander talks us through all the mushy gushy goodness of A Song for You by the Carpenters while sipping Sarah's mom's Old Fashioned recipe. (We promise you haven't had an Old Fashioned like this before unless you're from W…

We're simply head over feet with Jagged Little Pill, and you oughta know about our awesome guest cohost this episode, V.V. Lightbody! Join us as we gush over allllll the 1995 goodness that Alanis Morissette blessed us with, and find out why it's the perfect CD to have in your car at all times. Listen to Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette here.…

It's 2024 and we're BACK baby! What better way to kick off the new year than diving into the mathy, unconventionally jazzy album Gist Is by Adult Jazz with Daylong (aka Daylongsigh). We'll talk about kooky musical choices, the strain of organized religion, and give some songs on Spotify their first ever play in our recurring segment - Descriptify! …

Dan Stewart and Tommy Kessler could probably have written "I Miss You," but Blink-182 could never participate in the podcast crossover of the year. It's Halloween in December, baby, and we've partnered with Musicians Movie Club to bring a little spook to your holiday season. The scariest part of all? Corrupted audio files. Enjoy! Listen to Musician…

We're thankful for a lot over here at Album ReBrews LLC, Inc., Ltd., but we're especially thankful for bands like Getting Started who drink a whole bunch of Montucky Cold Snacks with us and absolutely gush about music bringing people together. Ain't that just the vibe? We'll also discuss creepy cryptids, what Jesus would put on if given the AUX, an…

Hey friends, we did a podcast episode. We did a pod for you, and all the things you do, and it was all audio. It was also all really super fun. Big thanks to Big Weather for coming on the show and picking our most beer-intensive pairing to date. We'll talk about songs nobody has ever heard before, and a few songs a billion people have heard before.…

GAMES GAMES GAMES! This Halloween we'll talk spooky movies, the very accredited hollow earth theory, and Sarah's most favorited Rocky Horror call outs. Keep an ear out for The Popp EP from Cameron Bopp! Follow @cambopp on Twitter for updates! Please also for vote for "Kiss in the Piss Tunnel" or "Piss in the Kiss Tunnel" on the Spotify question . T…

Dearest Album ReBrews listener, it has been two weeks since we last wrote. We have been well here in Chicago. We have made new friends, Logan and Andrew from The Trenchies, who have come on our podcast to talk about Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. Our recording session was full of spirited conversation and sparkling gin and soda.…

If you've got a date in Constantinople, they'll be waiting in Istanbul. If you want a podcast episode that loves on Flood by They Might Be Giants, it's right here. This week, Ben and Cora from Chicago band Truth or Consequences New Mexico are our guests, and we'll talk big music, big feelings, and things that are... BIG. Listen to TCNM, the debut L…

Put on your captain's hat, get ready to catch some perch. This week, Hammad Imam from Chicago indie folk band Light Blue Lines sails with us through Boat Songs by MJ Lenderman. Listen to hear us sip on some tasty fruited sours, come up with some interesting automobile innovations, and discover some... unexpected AI song covers. Listen to Sunspot, t…

Behold! The first episode of Album ReBrews where we break our guest's heart within the first 10 minutes! On the chopping block today is our new friend Freddie Sunshine, Chicago indie artist and all-around sweetie, chatting about the 2005 album Silent Alarm by British indie band Bloc Party. We'll also unearth the dark secret of grenadine, talk about…

Do we have another episode out? Yeah yeah yeah we do! This week Meag and Wes from Yada Yada take us through the 2003 debut album Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and just like a fever, things get sweaty. We'll sip on Brass Monkeys, chat about the New York indie scene in the early 2000s, and sing lots and lots of "yeahs." Make sure to go listen to …

It's Season 4, and we've got an out-of-this-world premiere! This week, Josh Kayne from Pretty Pleased joins us to talk about Walk the Moon's self-titled first album (a personal favorite of ours), paired with, of course, a couple of Blue Moon Belgian Whites. We'll also talk about Josh's gorgeous photo with Scarlett Johansson, learn about lunar and p…

We are Album ReBrews and we'll continue to be Album ReBrews! Don't fret, we'll be back August 7th with a fresh new episode to kick off Season 4. In the meantime, here are some of our favorite moments from Season 3! Thanks so much to the folks who made this season what it was, we had a blast. Ep 57: Tommy Kessler - Insta / Bandcamp Ep 58: Nora Marks…

Folks... we've done it. This episode is a big deal not only because of the episode number, but also because Kathy aka Girl K joins us to talk about Strange Mercy by St Vincent. We'll sip on "Death In The Afternoon" cocktails, bond over being former choir kids, and delve into the weirdly specific world of patron saints. Check out Girl K on Instagram…

This week's episode is a 90's DELIGHT! Caitlin Edwards, Chicago "pop rock/punk/whatever" artist takes us on a feminine-rage-fueled ride through Blonder and Blonder by trailblazing pop punk band The Muffs. We'll sip on Cosmopolitans while dissecting this album and take a detour to help lost souls on Reddit find the perfect songs in our newly-recurri…

No, thank YOU! This week, vibes include: Cat and Joel from Chicago's own Scarlet Demore (tits-out-crycore), peach soju, TLC reality shows, indie kids (or indy kidz). Doesn't it sound simply delish? Perhaps like a delicious spread of treats at a birthday party? Listen to Scarlet Demore here! Check out Apartment by Ranier, Joel's song here! Listen to…

What do Paul McCartney, drag queens, and ASMR have in common? They're all prominent plot points in this episode! This week, Shannon Baker jams with us through "Band on the Run", an album by post-Beatles Paul McCartney project Wings, paired with Little Wing Pilsner from Chicago's Horse Thief Hollow brewery. We've got growlers and plenty of giggles o…

You're not alone if the Twilight soundtrack permanently altered your brain chemistry at a young age. Some of us were just destined to jam to Paramore, Muse, and Linkin Park while going on Webkinz ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This week, a dear friend of the pod, Allison Wiederin, breaks DOWN the iconic soundtrack from Twilight while sipping on a sparkling negroni sbag…

Life's like this... that's the way it is. We're in for a real treat this week, Gillian McGee, the songwriter behind HiHo joins us to sip cappuccinos and dive into Let Go by Avril Lavigne. We'll talk about finding yourself during vulnerable times, early 2000's pop girlies, and Zac brings a game that is TRULY diabolical, yet still smashing. Listen to…

The ReBrewski for this album is horrible... horribly powerful... Join us as we jam our way through a certified indie classic - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix with Chicago hitmakers James and Max from Capital Soirée. We'll talk about French cheese, pairing works of art together, and lifelong friendships while sipping on Tito's and Red Bull. Lis…

If you listen to this episode for absolutely nothing else, listen for the wildest first date story we've ever heard. If you listen to this episode because you want to hear about the album Young and Dangerous by The Struts while hanging out with Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols, you're in the right place. We'll sip whiskey lemonade and talk about all …

With all the Soundcloud ads that popped up while recording this episode, you'd think we'd be getting paid for this one. Nope! This week, Guard the Bard's dungeon master extraordinaire Brenan Chacon joins us to deep dive into Childish Gambino's BEEFY and REGAL 2011 mixtape Royalty, paired with Kraken and Cherry Vanilla Coke. We'll try to differentia…

We've got that Slaughter Beach, Dog in us. (Please clap) This week, Seamus from Disaster Kid joins us to chat about all things At The Moonbase by Slaughter Beach, Dog while sipping on Cabernet Sauvignon. We'll also talk about growing with an artist, the anxieties of being a performer, and Seamus and Zac will compete to be Best In Show. Check out Di…

Valentine's Day is sooo overrated, let's talk about tumultuous long-distance relationships, breakups, and general melancholy instead. Join us with music writer, editor, producer, and fellow podcaster Courtney Smith, as we deep-dive (like, REALLY deep-dive) into Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie. We'll sip a beverage that reminds Courtney of h…

Who's ready for some White Trash Poetry? Join us as brothers and bandmates Matt and Michael Garrity take us through Drug Church's third album, Cheer. We'll drink along like working men with a "Drug Church handshake," aka Miller High Life and a shot of Jack Daniels. We might also roast a few post-hardcore bands... Album ReBrews is nominated for Best…

First and foremost, this podcast is pro-Meg White! Let's kick off 2023 with a bang as Chicago-based guitarist, songwriter, producer, and vocalist Tommy Kessler jams with us through Elephant by The White Stripes, paired with "The Hardest Button," a Tommy Kessler original cocktail. Did we mention his list of accolades is a mile long? We'll also explo…

Welcome to Dong Exploder, a parody podcast by Album ReBrews where artists take apart their songs piece by piece and share the story of how they were made. Cameron Bopp is an artist and producer in Chicago, Illinois. When tasked with the creation of the Album ReBrews theme song, Cameron dove deep into his bag of tricks to create the catchy tune that…

Congratulations, you've unlocked the end-of-the-year Album ReBrews bonus DLC! Grab a Monster Energy and hang out as we reminisce on some highlights from the first half of Season 3. Huge thank you to this season's Tier 1 Subscribers (aka guests): Cameron Bopp - Insta / Episode Camille and Nic from Calico Plaid - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Seth Kapla…

Fantasy ReBrews: it's a real knockout! Thanks to the Season 2 & 3 guests who made Fantasy ReBrews, our mini-scripted-audio-drama-comedy, come to life. CAST Disembodied, Omnipresent Narrator - Cameron Bopp, editor of Album ReBrews, songwriter and audio engineer extraordinaire. Simon - Zac Emry Erica - Sarah Beidatsch Dennis the Raging Orc - Tim Krau…

WE LOVE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! We also love this week's guest, Chicago guitarist and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Elizabeth Moen. Come hang out with us as we absolutely gush over Born In The U.S.A. while sipping on Bloody Marys (you'll have to listen to understand the pairing.) We'll also test our knowledge of 80's lyrics... with a twist, gush abou…

This week, get ready to have your 2013 indie Spidey Senses tingle as we jam through “Goldrushed” by the Royal Concept while sipping on a custom cocktail made by our guest hosts, Ryan and Cale from August Hotel. We’ll also talk about the world ending in 2012, taste test Swedish wormwood liqueurs, and lament over what could’ve been from the indie one…

Yeah, Titus Andronicus is a cool band, but what about the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack? We'll give both artistic works their roses in this episode with Garrison and Dan from Chicago Lake Punk band Damager. We'll dive deep into The Monitor by Titus Andronicus while sipping on a classic Guinness together. Check out Damager's new release, King of S…

On this episode, Sarah and Zac get "discussing." (With the help of Mal and Preston from the Discussting Horror Podcast!) Sit back and relax as we give last-minute Halloween costume ideas, guess which musical artists who appeared in horror movies, and test how much the Discussting Horror folks really know about spooky flicks. (Seriously though, thes…

What's better than two former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? How about THREE former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? Tune in this week as Ryan Kiolbassa of the Chicago band Background Character takes us…

Willkommen bei Album ReBrews, der klebrigste Musik-Podcast! This week, our dear pal Dave Igliozzi (aka Small Smile) claws his way onto his own episode of Album ReBrews. We'll sip the East coast equivalent of Old Style - Naragannsetts - while jammin' through Vundabar's 2017 breakout album Gawk. We also may or may not have a celebrity cameo later in …

Like many of us, if you jumped on the Kate Bush train in 2022 post-Stranger Things, just know that "Running Up That Hill" is only the tip of the iceberg. This week, multidisciplinary artist - and Mother Brain behind the audio horror comedy The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program - Cat Blackard joins us to journey through the art-pop masterpiece "Hounds…

Welcome back to our podcast, ants! This week, our dear friend Seth Kaplan takes us on a flight through the "world’s second-best Slint tribute act's" second album - "Ants From Up There" while sipping on a Concorde cocktail. We'll talk about Fall Out Boy Fall, sprechgesang, and lots of carbohydrates - including a Surprise Snack courtesy of Cameron! S…

C-A-L-I-C-O impressed us!! This week, Nic and Camille, the cutie couple behind Chicago soft punk band Calico Plaid, ran with us through the 7-layer genre dip that is Grimes' 2015 album "Art Angels." We'll also talk about weirdly specific state laws, Grimes being a gamer, and whether it's pronounced "sherbert" or "sherbet." Check out Calico Plaid he…

Three cheers for the third season of Album ReBrews! This week, to shake off our little summer break, we pop some bubbly and get silly with our old pal Cameron Bopp. The three musketeers. The three amigos. A third idiom that uses three. This one's easy, breezy, and beautiful. Absolutely zero earnest music criticism here... we think... Thank you to C…

Giant thank you to our season 2 guests! find their episodes listed below. We had such a blast this last half of the season 2. Thanks for listening! If you like the show and want to support us further, consider sharing this episode with your friends! It's great place to start if you'r new to this silly little podcast. 1:37 - Tim Krause from Episode …

We actually have a new cohost now, he is a cat, his name is Raymond, and he lives at Empirical Brewery. We took our dad's favorite albums, paired them each with a delicious beer from Empirical, and duked it out to determine who is the Dadliest. Get ready for The Cars, The Who, and Steely Dan to make PLENTY of appearances, along with our dads. Thank…

Killjoys, make some noise! This week, Dani Robles from CalicoLoco (the cutest band in Chicago) brings a HEAVY HITTER: The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. Get emo with us as we sip on Cherry Got Ya Covered by Pipeworks Brewing. We'll also talk about our love of guitar solos, wacky Spotify playlist names, and the downfall of Abercrombie. Check o…