With Mel and Bob out, Brandito and Rose take over to review three of the week’s biggest releases — Brandi Carlile’s Returning To Myself, Of Monsters and Men’s All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, and Tame Impala’s Deadbeat.
From Brandi’s soul-searching return to form, to Of Monsters and Men’s bittersweet surrealism, to Tame Impala’s hazy melancholy, the duo unpacks the moods, moments, and melodies tying them all together.
00:00 Introduction
24:19 Returning to Myself - Brandi Carlile
01:10:30 All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade - Of Monsters and Men
02:10:02 Deadbeat - Tame Impala
On this episode of On BEAT Off SCRIPT, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob dive into three radically different new releases — Liminal by Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun by AFI, and The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift.
From ambient experiments to gothic anthems to pop spectacle, the trio unpacks how each artist redefines their sound — and what happens when art, angst, and glitter all collide.
⚠️ Trigger warning for Swifties: you probably won’t agree with us on this one.
Let us know which album pulled you in, or pushed you over the edge
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
10:36 Liminal - Brian Eno, Beatie Wolfe
1:02:06 Silver Bleeds the Black Sun - AFI
1:46:59 The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift
This week, Brandito and Mel drag special guest Garret, aka TipsyTune into the hot seat for a Track Attack full of chaos and questionable opinions. The crew dives into four new singles: Florence + The Machine’s haunting anthem Everybody Scream, Doja Cat’s slick and sharp Jealous Type, Alabama Shakes’ long-awaited return with Another Life, and Bon Jovi’s flag-waving rocker Red, White and Jersey. From stadium-ready screams to soul-stirring comebacks, the gang has a lot to say — and even more to argue about.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
13:20 Everybody Scream - Florence + The Machine
22:43 Jealous Type - Doja Cat
29:42 Another Life - Alabama Shakes
37: 22 Red, White and Jersey - Bon Jovi
This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by a very special guest — Twitch streamer, musician, and Mel’s husband, Garrett, aka TipsyTune! With his debut studio album House of Mirrors dropping September 5th, Garrett steps into the hot seat as the crew reviews Laufey’s dreamy new record, A Matter of Time, and Sabrina Carpenter’s cheeky, sugar-coated pop confessional Man’s Best Friend. Do these albums live up to the hype? Can Garrett survive the chaos of the pod? Will House of Mirrors get an early co-sign from Brandito and Mel? Tune in for hot takes, playful debates, plenty of music nerdery and make sure to follow Garrett on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/tipsytune
👉 What did you think of Laufey and Sabrina’s new albums? Drop your takes in the comments!
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
07:57 A Matter of Time - Laufey
01:24:51 Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter
On this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel sink their teeth into some of the biggest new singles. Jelly Roll teams up with Marshmello on the gospel-soaked Holy Water, Glass Animals go full nocturnal with Vampire Bat, and Olivia Dean delivers soul-searching honesty on Man I Need. Zara Larsson keeps the crushes coming with Crush, Disclosure and Anderson .Paak prove there’s No Cap on the groove, and clipping. drag us into the shadows with the haunting Forever War.
From bangers to bat caves, heartbreaks to hard-hitters, we’re breaking down what slaps, what stings, and what might haunt your playlists forever.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction13: 27 Holy Water - Marshmello, Jelly Roll22:10 Vampire Bat - Glass Animals27:42 Man I Need - Olivia Dean31:45 Crush - Zara Larsson37:32 No Cap - Disclosure, Anderson .Paak46:05 Forever War - clipping.
This week Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel take a winding trip through the many shades of Americana. Molly Tuttle turns up the shimmer, diving deeper into pop on So Long Little Miss Sunshine. mgk takes the wrong highway exit on lost americana. And Ethel Cain pulls us straight into gothic heartbreak with Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. From sunny hooks to dusty detours to love letters written in the dark, we’re unpacking it all. Tune in and let us know which record hit you hardest.In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
03:42 So Long Little Miss Sunshine - Molly Tuttle
01:07:05 lost americana - mgk
2:13:52 Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You - Ethel Cain
This week on Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and AppalachianRose dive into six fresh singles that range from indie angst to Miami madness: 1st World Blues by Bright Eyes, End of Summer by Tame Impala, True Believer by Hayley Williams, Miami by Morgan Wallen feat. Lil Wayne & Rick Ross, Freak It by Kim Petras, and To Be Free by Sam Smith.
From desert heartbreak to club chaos, gospel pop to sweaty Florida trap—this batch has us questioning everything, including each other.
Hit play to find out which tracks freaked us out, freed our souls, or made us believers (sort of).
In this Episode:
00:00 Introduction
10:29 1st World Blues - Bright Eyes
26:43 End of Summer - Tame Impala
35:54 True Believer - Hayley Williams
44:07 Miami - Morgan Wallen, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross
53:55 Freak It - Kim Petras
1:07:46 To Be Free - Sam Smith
With Incredibob off on a mysterious cosmic mission, Mel and Brandito are joined by AppalachianRose to unpack three bold new albums: The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron, Precipice by Indigo De Souza, and Bite Me by Reneé Rapp. From interstellar surf-westerns to emotional freefalls and biting pop anthems, we’re diving deep into the drama, the hooks, and the existential dread.
Will Lord Huron’s cinematic vision land? Is Indigo dangling us off the edge on purpose? And did Reneé Rapp just threaten us… and we liked it?
Press play. It’s cosmic, chaotic, and a little unhinged.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
08:23 The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron
01:05:39 Precipice by Indigo De Souza
1:55:30 Bite Me by Reneé Rapp
Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are back to break down six of the biggest and weirdest singles of the moment. We’re talking JUMP by BLACKPINK, ALAMBRE PúA by Bad Bunny, IS IT by Tyla, Mind Loaded by Blood Orange, The Sofa by Wolf Alice, and Taxes by Geese. From stadium-ready bangers to slow-burning introspection, this episode covers it all.Is this the most chaotic mix of genres we’ve reviewed yet? Listen in and find out.00:00 Introduction
15:46 Taxes - Geese
23:39 The Sofa - Wolf Alice
29:01 Mind Loaded - Blood Orange
41:23 IS IT - Tyla
47:34 JUMP - BLACKPINK
56:13 ALAMBRE PúA - Bad Bunny
We're back with a double feature: Moisturizer by Wet Leg, an indie-pop fever dream soaked in sass and shimmer, and I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO BEFORE ME by Noah Cyrus—a hauntingly intimate dive into grief, family, and existential dread. Brandito returns from sabbatical (and probably a record store), joining Mel and Incredibob for a review filled with laughter, tears, and one too many jokes about hydration and mortality.
00:00 Introduction
6:14 moisturizer - Wet Leg
54:02 I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME - Noah Cyrus
The whole crew is back for our 2025 Mid-Year Review! We’re running down our top-reviewed albums so far this year, shouting out some personal favs that didn’t make it onto the pod, and spilling which upcoming releases we can’t wait to hear in the back half of 2025.
Whether you’re looking for recs, hot takes, or your next musical obsession, we’ve got you covered.
Drop your own best-of-2025 picks in the comments, and tell us which albums you’re hyped for!
00:00: Introduction
02:16: Our Top Albums as a Collective
01:03:45: Our Actual Individual Top Ten Albums
01:35:02: Albums We're Looking Forward To
This week, Brandito’s out, so Mel, Incredibob, and AppalachianRose dive into a batch of singles that feel like a group chat full of exes, chaos, and drive-thru therapy. From Megan Moroney’s “6 Months Later” heartbreak blues to CMAT’s “Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” fever dream, we’re unpacking relationship delusions (“we never dated”), legal limbo (“The Contract”), emotional yelling (“HOW DOES IT FEEL?”), and whatever turf war Cardi B’s waging in “Outside.”
It’s giving:💔 situationships,📜 binding documents,⛽️ snacks that may or may not be metaphors.
If you’ve ever cried at a gas station or drafted a breakup text in Notes, this episode’s for you.
00:00 Introduction
08:52 6 Months Later - Megan Moroney
016:19 The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station - CMAT
26:23 we never dated - sombr
34:55 The Contract - Twenty One Pilots
48:02 HOW DOES IT FEEL? - The Kid LAROI
54:33 Outside - Cardi B
In this week’s Track Attack, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review six of the biggest new music releases: “Nettles” by Ethel Cain, “Type Dangerous” by Mariah Carey, “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter, “OWA OWA” by Lil Tecca, “Hemingway” by girl in red, and “And a Big Load” by Hot Mulligan.
They dive into everything from dreamy ballads to chaotic pop bangers—breaking down the lyrics, production, and drama behind the tracks. Whether you’re a Mariah superfan or a Hot Mulligan skeptic, you’ll find something to love or rage about.
In this episode, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob review three of the week’s biggest releases: MARINA’s bold comeback with PRINCESS OF POWER, Lil Wayne’s long-awaited Tha Carter VI, and Miley Cyrus’s reflective pop album Something Beautiful. Who’s still got it, who’s lost the plot, and who left us speechless? Whether you're a diehard fan or just curious about the hype, we've got hot takes, honest reactions, and plenty of laughs.In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
09:25 PRINCESS OF POWER - MARINA
01:03:33 Tha Carter VI - Lil Wayne
02:12:10 Something Beautiful - Miley Cyrus
This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by the insightful and unapologetic AppalachianRose as they dive into a fresh batch of singles. From the long-awaited return of Rihanna with "Friend Of Mine", to GIVĒON’s soulful "RATHER BE", Lola Young’s raw "One Thing", and Reneé Rapp’s emotional gut-punch "Leave Me Alone", no track is safe from the trio’s sharp ears. MGK surprises with "cliche", and Turnstile flips expectations with "LOOK OUT FOR ME". Tune in for debates, delight, and maybe even a few disagreements. You know how it gets.
This week, Brandito and Mel are joined by professional musician and Twitch streamer AppalachianRose for a sonic showdown featuring Stereolab’s Instant Holograms On Metal Film and Dan Mangan’s Natural Light. According to Brandito, Mel's wrong again, and Rose keeps it all from falling apart with actual musical knowledge. We were supposed to review Lana Del Rey’s new album too, but she ghosted us. Maybe next time, Lana.
Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT
Follow our girl AppalachianRose here: www.twitch.tv/appalachianrose
In this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(09:55) Instant Holograms on Metal Film
(01:26:41) Natural Light
This week, Brandito, Incredibob, and Mel dive headfirst into the glorious mess that is the latest batch of new music releases—and nothing is safe.
We’re unpacking the emotional voicemails of Ed Sheeran’s “Old Phone,” getting blissfully weird with “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” from Tash Sultana & City and Colour, and floating into a dream-pop haze with “I Like It I Like It” by Moses Sumney & Hayley Williams.
Also on deck: “Priceless” from Maroon 5 and LISA (is it actually priceless or just streaming bait?), “Men2Be” by Lavender Bride (wedding vibes with a twist), and the return of teen angst via “Young & Dumb” from Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan.
It’s a mix of tears, riffs, and musical confusion—and we’re here for all of it. Hit play for spicy takes, unexpected favorites, and at least one existential crisis.
In this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:18) What we've been listening to
(10:56) Ain't It Kinda Funny - Tash Sultana, City and Colour
(21:28) Men2Be - Lavender Bride
(30:36) I Like It I Like It - Moses Sumney, Hayley Williams
(40:04) Old Phone - Ed Sheeran
(50:03) Priceless - Maroon 5, LISA
(57:15) Young & Dumb - Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan
This week, Brandito, Mel, and Incredibob are flipping through the sonic scrapbook: Blondshell hands us a brutally honest selfie with If You Asked For A Picture, billy woods drops GOLLIWOG—a dense, poetic mind maze that might require a literary degree (or at least a quiet room), and Kali Uchis serenades us with Sincerely, a lush, romantic journey that’s basically a musical bubble bath. Expect bold opinions, questionable metaphors, and at least one passionate debate about vocal layering. Tune in, because feelings were felt.
Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT
In this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(4:32) If You Asked For A Picture - Blondshell
(01:01:42) GOLLIWOG - billy woods
(02:10:27) Sincerely, - Kali Uchis
This week, we’re joined by the full dream team—Incredibob, Brandito, and Mel—to dig into a wild mix of new music drops. We’re talking JID going full beast mode on “WRK,” Quadeca getting deep and mysterious with “MONDAY,” and Addison Rae putting us in a trance with “Headphones On.” Lorde came out of nowhere with “What Was That” (seriously...what was that?), Aly & AJ are back to soundtrack your soft summer sadness with “Dandelions,” and James Bay & Sheryl Crow want you to call your mom with “You and Me Time.”
It’s chaos. It’s vibes. It’s opinions you didn’t ask for—but you’ll want to hear. Hit play.
Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(11:13) WRK - JID
(18:18) MONDAY - Quadeca
(26:01) Headphones On - Addison Rae
(31:22) What Was That - Lorde
(38:19) Dandelions - Alj & AJ
(45:25) You and Me Time - James Bay and Sheryl Crow
Incredibob returns to join Brandito and Mel as they wrangle some wild new tunes! The gang tackles Superheaven’s self-titled comeback, gets a little country with Julien Baker and TORRES’ heartfelt collab "Send A Prayer My Way," and plunges into the chaotic genius of SUMAC and Moor Mother’s The Film. Expect hot takes, cold drinks, and at least one identity crisis. Hit play — your ears deserve it.
Our links: https://linktr.ee/onBEAToffSCRIPT