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Bandsplain
Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists - and why people love them - using a curated playlist to help you understand the hype. 
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Ratings & Reviews
4.4 stars from 426 ratings
Yasi is A Great Host
Yasi Salek makes great episodes on a bunch of bands and musicians that I’ve never heard of. I love listening to her tell me about music. I also love that she brings in a deeply empathetic view into her episodes, something that can be missing from other people (ahem) talking about bands. She also...Read full review »
danisusana via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/24
I’ll definitely be back
I listened to the Paramore episode because Hayley recommended and it was totally worth the listen. It was an incredible dive into the evolution of the band, its members & their social dynamics, their albums, what was going on culturally around those albums, it includes music clips to really...Read full review »
kt is my nickname via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/24
#1 podcast in my household
Seriously…my husband and I live on different sides of the internet (and we listen to very different podcasts), but Bandsplain is always one we listen to together and discuss at length. I am super stoked to hear a woman talk about music after spending my whole life listening to dudes talk over me...Read full review »
Vonlonewolf via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/24
Recent Episodes
Ok, Yasi and the Scots are back for Madchester part two. We last saw The Stone Roses after they released their celebrated EP Sally Cinnamon, on the brink of a make-or-break decision: should they sign to Jive or Rough Trade? Meanwhile, the Happy Mondays were riding the wave of their debut album...
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
Babe, wake up, the new Bandsplain season just dropped. And what dark alleyways is Yasi leading us down next? This season we’re gazing across the pond toward the underground scenes of the 80s and 90s in the UK following the peak of punk music – namely, Madchester, Brit Pop, and shoegaze. For our...
Published 11/07/24
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