The New Pornographers' Carl Newman discusses the many themes of isolation and collapse on the band's recently released 9th studio album, Continue As A Guest (Merge Records), a joyously dark and tuneful reaction to what Newman refers to as "the ambivalence of day-to-day life during the pandemic and the endless pitfalls of living online." Plus the return of Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton, who calls in from Nashville music conference to share some impressive stats from April's Record Store Day, assert that CD's are still very much a going concern. Written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed and produced the theme music and selected interstitial music. Sponsored as always by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley turntables. Please rate us, review and subscribe, wherever you get podcasts.  Episode dedicated to Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke who passed away right after the show was edited, look for a proper tribute soon.