Sam Sterbenz joins the show to detail Joyce Manor's self-titled debut record. We talk Seinfeld, Santa Cruz, and the best and worst places to do improv in Chicago along the way. The Chicago Bond Fund is aiding in the quest for freedom in the greater Chicago area. More info can be found here. Chicago HOPES for Kids empowers children experiencing homelessness by providing direct academic support in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Children who are experiencing homelessness can fall three to six...

Nirvana altered the pop music landscape forever with 1991's 'Nevermind'. A similar sentiment could be attributed to my life when I was first introduced to Talya Ginsberg. We discuss our early beef, how we've changed over the last three and a half years, and of course, all things 'Nevermind'. A New Way of Life is a reentry organization aimed at aiding those who have been incarcerated. You can learn more about their amazing work in the link provided. The recent fire at the Belmont/Kedzie...

Von Rumps has the ideal energy to talk about Radiohead at length. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the monumental 'Kid A', Rumps sits down with host Case Lowe for a thorough breakdown of not only the record, but their friendship as well. Chicago is preparing for a brutal winter with a pandemic that still greatly targets Black communities and frigid temperatures that will harm the houseless. The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless can help. Click the link for more information and how to...

Two-timing Eddie Weissfeld is back on the podcast to talk about the newest release from IDLES. We talk about the music press backlash against this band and why that might be, male vulnerability, and more on Eddie's serial killer, anti-music tendencies. Please, for the love of God, vote. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jack Pogan is a newly engaged man with a love of classic hip-hop and both of those subjects are explored deeply as we turn back the clock to 1993 to talk about A Tribe's standout record, 'Midnight Marauders'. Information on #FreeMohawk can be found at the link attached. Donations and information towards the Immigrant Defense Project can be found here. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Grace Trivax once told me she only listened to The Beatles and musicals. That made me sick to my stomach. This week, Grace is given a chance to join the right side of history as we break down 'Same Trailer, Different Park', the exceptional debut record from Kacey Musgraves. Cornerstone Community Outreach is a homeless shelter aiding Chicago's least fortunate. Please assist them if you can as they are fighting the good fight. The Trevor Project is continuing their outstanding work as an...

Allison Cochrane makes her triumphant return to the show to talk about the soul-crushing record that is Lizzy McAlpine's album, 'Give Me a Minute'. Brave Space Alliance is a Black-led, Trans-led LGBTQ organization that is assisting the South Side of Chicago. More information can be found here. I Grow Chicago is fighting COVID-19 in underserved areas. Please assist their battle if at all possible. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jen Ellison went against her better judgement and spent an hour talking with me about Genesis, cancel culture, and the King of Queens. More information on the Chicago Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression can be found here. Donations and intel for Brown Brothers Salute can be found here. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

The hilarious Matthew Snead joins the show today to chat about all things Donald Glover, from his run on Community to his work under the Childish Gambino persona. STOKED is using the board sports community to close the opportunity gap. Click here to find out more about how to get involved with a program in your area. Black Lives Matter Chicago is always in need of assistance. Visit their website for donations and education. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Danny de Velis unleashes the most lethal takes on this stacked episode of the Art School Albums podcast. Danny gives us scorching takes on his album of the decades list, skateboarding soundtracks, and popularity vs. artistic integrity. If Pitchfork rated this podcast, we'd get "Best New Podcast." The Lebanese Red Cross can be reached here to aid those hurt by the explosion in Beirut. The Wheeler Mission aims to provide services to the homeless and disenfranchised in Indianapolis. More...

Emma Weightman joins the program to talk about the rise of Rex Orange County and his incredibly successful sophomore record, 2017's 'Apricot Princess'. Read/Write Library is a Chicago based organization that empowers the future of Chicago while embracing and preserving its past. I encourage people to look into the donating to the organization. The Black United Fund of Oregon is aiding a community in distress as well. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Justin Blanner of the band Paul Stretch joins the program to celebrate David Berman and his 2019 epic, 'Purple Mountains'. Blanner and host Case Lowe have known each other since their freshman year of high school so this episode was bound to happen at some point. Hear a track-by-track breakdown of the 'Purple Mountains' album as well as a tale about figuring out Chicago's public transportation system. MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of...

Academic elite Bobbie Armstrong breaks down 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' for me this week on the podcast. Bobbie is hosting another Not For Us Zoom show on July 31. You can find out more information about how to watch on her social media page. More information on Critical Resistance can be found here. Our music venues still need saved! For more information on how to #SaveOurStages, please click here. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Tom Higgins of the band SAME is back on the podcast today to discuss the heavy hitters and heavy rippers. Tom and Case dive deep into their favorite skate videos and soundtracks, one of which features a pivotal track from David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold the World'. The two then have a blast breaking down this 1970 release. The Lakeview Food Pantry is in need of donations as we continue on our COVID-19 journey. Please help their cause if you are able to. 1Hood Media is spreading the...

After the looming threat of COVID forced us to cancel our initial podcast scheduled for late March, Kiely Sugayan is finally on the program to talk about 2020's 'Hair of the Dog', released by ARTHUR on May 15, 2020. Please support both Brave Space Alliance and FroSkate, two Chicago-based organizations supporting inclusivity and change within the community.

Case's best friend and creator of the Art School Albums logo joins the show to talk about the 15th anniversary of the debut album from Jack's Mannequin, 'Everything in Transit'. As we continue the fight for justice, please look here for anti-racism materials and please support My Block, My Hood, My City as they continue to do great work within their community. Marie Drascic can be found @inkysquares on all social media platforms. The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums.

Amy Ollove on Amy Winehouse. The 2006 classic 'Back to Black' is broken down as Case and Amy also compare their scarily similar personality traits. You can watch their Second City comedy show here. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram. The podcast itself is available to follow on IG.

Freshmen year friends reunite on the podcast as Chandler Gil joins host Case Lowe to talk about marriage, rap battles, and Quasimoto's masterpiece from 2000, 'The Unseen'. If you're a Chicago native looking to get involved in the community, this week the show would like to shout out the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). They continue to do great work both here in Chicago and down South in Atlanta. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe.

Owen Misterovich returns to the program to chat about his band's newest full length album, 'Flyer', which comes out on June 19. The Chicago Community Bond Fund can be found at chicagobond.org. My Block, My Hood, My City can be found at formyblock.org.

Jake Klingensmith and I are nowhere close to the most important voices in the fight against police brutality and systematic inequality, but it felt irresponsible to us to create something in this timeframe without speaking on the issues at hand. The first part of this show is spent discussing the state of our country. After that, Jake and Case dive into Broken Social Scene's 'You Forgot It In People' in the most argumentative episode to date. RESOURCES ON HOW TO HELP: Black Lives Matter...

Maddi Roy, one of the many stars of the recent Second City Comedy Studies semester production, 'No Bits in the Bedroom', joins Case Lowe today to talk about Wallows, pretty men that sing, and what the stereotypical indie boyfriend looks like. A breezy show and a worthwhile listen. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the show itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

Keith Lipinski (@keithlipinski) joins Case Lowe to discuss one of their favorite topics - the man they call Morrissey. Case and Keith detail what it's like being a Morrissey fan in 2020 and why they haven't thrown in the towel yet, all before they break down one of the greatest albums ever recorded, 1994's 'Vauxhall and I'. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

Isaac Mormando (@Lizzie_4041) joins Case on the Art School Albums podcast to discuss Jeff Rosenstock's first foray as a solo artist, his 2012 collection known as 'I Look Like Shit'. Case and Isaac talk about the state of the scene, what Rosenstock means to it, and why this album sticks out among the rest of his illustrious catalogue. Isaac is on a new compilation which features Jeff Rosenstock called 'Don't Stop Now III'. That can be found here. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter...

The boys from Same join me on the podcast to celebrate the release of their new album, 'Plastic Western', which dropped on May 8 on Lauren Records. Music and merch can be purchased from the band here. The band is on Twitter (@samepgh) and Instagram (@sameband). Host Case Lowe can be found on Twitter and Instagram (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be located on Instagram (@artschoolalbums).

Kevin Hare, creator of "QUARANZINED: Tales from Self -Isolation" joins host Case Lowe to talk about Title Fight's 2011 masterpiece, 'Shed', and all things related to Philly and Wilkes-Barre hardcore. Kevin Hare can be found on Twitter (@stan__hansen) and Instagram (@pahc_history). Host Case Lowe can be found on both platforms (@_caselowe) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram (@artschoolalbums). The video used in the opening monologue can be found here. Thank you to...