Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from In Defense of Ska. P-Nut, the bass player for 311, joins hosts Adam Carnes and Adam Davis to talk about how 311’s journey overlapped with the rise of ska in the 90s, and how the group existed in a space adjacent to the music.  The group is influenced by ska and reggae, amongst other genres of music. So, P-Nut follows take listeners down this rabbit hole and talks about playing Bob Marley at early 311 rehearsals, playing shows...

Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from The Spark Parade. The Aces' front woman Cristal Ramirez was obsessed with Paramore's Riot! from the moment it was first played for her. The energy and lyrics both blew her pre-teen mind, but it was Hayley Williams who really caught her attention. A flame-haired teenager who lead a successful rock band in a male-dominated industry, Williams provided endless inspiration for Ramirez as her own musical aspirations took flight. As a...

Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode fromThe Story Behind The Song. One of the most renowned American indie rock bands, The Shins have carved a lasting legacy with their distinctive blend of folk, pop, and indie rock. Formed in 1996 by frontman James Mercer, a chance inclusion of “New Slang” in the indie movie classic Garden State helped to take their indie buzz mainstream just as their breakout sophomore album, Chutes Too Narrow, propelled them to indie stardom. On this...

Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from Beyond the Boys Club. Rising country star Brittney Spencer, known for her soulful vocals and honest lyrics, is turning heads with her genre-bending sound. This Baltimore native rose to fame through a viral cover of the Highway Women's "Crowded Table", and has since graced major stages and captivated audiences with her vulnerability and social activism. Her upcoming debut album, My Stupid Life, promises to further cement her place...

Today on Consequence of Sound, we are going to share a Crate Diggings interview from Consequence UNCUT. Electro-funk duo Chromeo selected 10 essential funk albums that emerged from Dayton, Ohio's legendary music scene in the '70s and '80s. In a Crate Digging interview with Consequence's Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa, Chromeo's Dave 1 and P-Thugg track the evolution of Dayton's funk output, from the "bizarro Parliament Funkadelic" group The Ohio Players to Slave, to the legendary work of Roger...

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Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers Karen O and Danger Mouse's collaborative studio album, Lux Prima, as reviewed by senior staff writer Wren Graves.

On the latest installment of Track By Track, News Editor Ben Kaye talks to frontman Yannis Philippakis, who breaks down Foals' first of two studio albums in 2019, Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers Dido's comeback 15th studio album, Still On My Mind, as reviewed by senior staff writer Wren Graves.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers Weezer's 13th self-titled studio album, aka The Black Album, as reviewed by staff writer Lindsay Teske.

On the latest installment of Track By Track, host Tyler Clark talks to Julia Jacklin, who breaks down her sophomore studio album, Crushing.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode dials back the clock to 1984 for the 35th anniversary of The Smiths' self-titled debut, as reviewed by staff writer Libby Cudmore.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers Ariana Grande's fifth studio album, thank u, next, as reviewed by senior staff writer Wren Graves.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers LCD Soundsystem's third live album, Electric Lady Sessions, as reviewed by senior staff writer Tyler Clark.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode dials back the clock to 1994 for the 25th anniversary of Green Day's Dookie, as reviewed by staff writer Kayleigh Hughes.

FIDLAR's Zac Carper and Elvis Kuehn break down the band's third studio album, Almost Free.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers FIDLAR's third studio album, Almost Free, as reviewed by staff writer Lindsay Teske.

Deerhunter's Bradford Cox shares his thoughts on what happens when you record the impossible as he breaks down the band's eighth studio album, Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers Sharon Van Etten's long-anticipated fifth studio album, Remind Me Tomorrow, as reviewed by Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman.

Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers The 1975's third studio smash, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, as reviewed by senior writer David Sackllah.

We speak with Talking Heads' David Byrne about the Criterion Collection re-release of his 1986 film, True Stories and the first ever edition of that film's complete soundtrack. The film was Byrne's directorial debut and as it plaily puts it right at the start is "about a bunch of people in Virgil, Texas." It's part zany, slice of life comedy, part anthropological study - processed through the music of Talking Heads and projected through a loving, art house lens. Jon CoS' Cap Blackard as...

We speak with Talking Heads' David Byrne about the Criterion Collection re-release of his 1986 film, True Stories and the first ever edition of that film's complete soundtrack.

The Good, The Bad, and The Queen's Paul Simonon clarifies the poetry and pageantry of the band's great new British album, Merrie Land.

Mumford and Sons' Ben Lovett breaks down each track of the band's fourth studio album, Delta.