Episodes
Episode 18 - Highly Suspect. Highly Suspect are a rock band out of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Since being nominated for a Grammy for their debut album in 2015, they have been slowly on the rise. Have they risen enough to be considered god tier though?
Published 05/30/21
Published 05/30/21
Episode 17 - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Part 2). In the conclusion of our series on Red Hot Chili Peppers, we tackle the back half of their discography and reveal our top 15 songs.
Published 05/23/21
Episode 1`6 - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Red Hot Chili Peppers are a six-time Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted funk rock band from LA. Since releasing their debut album in 1984, they have slowly worked their way from the underground to become one of the biggest bands in the world. Now with 11 studio albums out, are they god tier? Tune into the first of two-parter episode of God Tier to find out.
Published 05/16/21
Season 1 Finale. We recap all of the bands we talked about in the first 15 episodes and rank them 15 to 1.
Published 04/04/21
Episode 15 - Bearings. Coming straight out of the underground of Ottawa, Bearings brings hard, cool vibes to the pop punk scene. They're on the rise on the scene. But with only two albums out, do they have a body of work worthy of being God Tier?
Published 03/28/21
Episode 9 - Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer who has been called one of the most influential names in rap since his 2012 debut. He has received many accolades, including 13 Grammy awards. But is her God Tier?
Published 03/25/21
Episode 7 - Halsey. Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known professionally as Halsey, garnered attention from self-releasing music on social media. She went on to release three albums, which all reached at least number 2 on the Billboard 100. She has sold over 1 million albums, been named one of the most influential people by Time magazine, and is an activist in mental health awareness, among other things. But is she God Tier?
Published 03/25/21
Episode 14 - My Chemical Romance. Coming out of the post-hardcore underground New Jersey scene, My Chemical Romance spearheaded an entire movement and brought emo to the public eye. They have had multiple albums go platinum and are one of the biggest names in rock music to this day. Are they God Tier though?
Published 03/21/21
Episode 13 - The White Stripes. The White Stripes were one of the most prominent and successful bands in the garage-rock revival scene out of Detroit. Their use of low-fidelity techniques in song-writing and recording helped them net multiple Grammys and a spot at number six on The Rolling Stone's top duos of all time. Is this enough to name them God Tier?
Published 03/07/21
Episode 12 - The Lumineers. The Lumineers are one of the most prominent folk-rock/Americana bands currently making music. All three of their albums have reached at least No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and two are at least certified platinum. But are they God Tier?
Published 02/21/21
Episode 11 - Falling in Reverse. Falling in Reverse is the band formed by front man Ronnie Radke while he was in prison, originally named From Behind These Walls. They have released four albums from 2011-2017. Are the contents of these albums good enough to make them God Tier?
Published 02/01/21
Episode 10 - One Direction. One Direction were an English-Irish boy band who got their start after all five members auditioned on the X-Factor as solo acts. After coming together and be propelled to the mainstream by social media, they became the first band to have their first four albums debut at number one. They had one of the most loyal fanbases, grossing nearly $300 million on tours. They have sold almost 70 million albums and have won almost 200 awards. Is all of this enough to make them...
Published 12/06/20
Episode 9 - Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a rapper and regarded as one of the most influential artists of his generation. He had already amassed a large online following by the time he released his debut album in 2011. He is the first non-jazz or non-classical artist to win a Pulitzer Prize for an album. He's won 13 Grammys along with a host of other accolades. Will he be regarded by us as God Tier?
Published 10/25/20
Episode 8 - As It Is. Brighton pop punkers As It Is have been consistently putting out good music for eight years. With catchy hooks, tear-jerking lyrics, and pop sensibility, do they have what it takes to be God Tier?
Published 10/18/20
Episode 7 - Halsey. Pop superstar Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known professionally as Halsey, has sold over a million albums and has been streamed six billion times. Known for her distinctive singing voice, she has been nominated for two Grammys, has a number 1 album, and holds three Guinness World Records for most YouTube video views in 24 hours. Is her unique fame enough to be God Tier?
Published 10/11/20
Episode 6 - blink-182. One of the forefathers of California pop punk, blink-182 have been a staple in the scene for over 25 years now. Their long and impressive résumé might just get them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame soon as well into the more prestigious group that we call God Tier.
Published 09/13/20
Episode 5 - Neck Deep. Neck Deep are one of the leaders in the new wave of pop punk. Since releasing their first album in 2014, they have seen themselves take gradual steps forward, taking a whole scene along with them. Is this enough to make them God Tier?
Published 09/06/20
Episode 4 - Grayscale. Another pop punk powerhouse coming out of Philadelphia, Grayscale has taken the scene by storm with their latest album, 2019's Nella Vita. Have they come up with enough great music to be considered God Tier?
Published 08/30/20
Episode 3 - Sleep On It. Coming out of the Chicago pop punk scene, Sleep On It have put out two highly infectious, emotionally packed albums, as well as a handful of other songs. They are one of the torchbearers of the new generation of pop punk, but are they good enough to be labeled God Tier? You gotta listen to find out.
Published 08/22/20
Episode 2 - All Time Low. Coming from the small town of Towson, Maryland, All Time Low is one of the hardest working bands in the scene, consistently touring all year round. Since 2005, they have released eight studio albums. Canyon and Lucas dive deep into them all to find the best of the best.
Published 08/15/20
Episode 1 - Fall Out Boy. Fall Out Boy are one of the biggest names in rock right now. Starting out as a small hardcore punk band from the suburbs of Chicago, they grew a rabid fan base and helped launch pop punk and emo into the forefront of mainstream music. Now selling out arenas, we see what songs helped propel them to superstar status.
Published 06/25/20