Episode 16 - The Decemberists - “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World”

On her debut LP, Oakland-based Sarah Coolidge combines clever, evocative lyrics and powerful, Americana-influenced rock. We discuss “Call Me When You Get There” on episode #206 of “For the Record.”

SPRINTS are the latest exports from Dublin's burgeoning punk and garage rock scene. We discuss their ferocious debut album "Letter to Self" in-depth on episode #205 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Sleater-Kinney's 11th record finds the now-duo pushing their sound forward while staying true to what made the band great. We discuss "Little Rope" in-depth on episode #204 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Slow Pulp pushes all of our 90s nostalgia buttons while keeping their sound fresh with emotive vocals and electronic touches. We discuss their second album, "Yard," in-depth on episode #203 of "For the Record."

San Francisco-based Grooblen brings an eclectic mix of jazzy, psychedelic pop songs on their second album, "A Wormhole is a Freeway to the Stars." We discuss it in-depth on episode #202 of "For the Record."

On their second album, Kansas-based duo Sweeping Promises craft lo-fi, danceable new wave songs with a critique of late capitalism at once both biting and joyful. We discuss "Good Living is Coming For You" on episode #201 of "For the Record." For all the

Guitar virtuoso Marnie Stern comes roaring back with her first album in 10 years, and the good news is, she still shreds. We discuss "The Comeback Kid" on episode #200 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

Husbands make upbeat indie pop that washes over you and takes you to a sunnier place -- a perfect listen as we start descending into winter. We discuss their fourth album, "Cuatro," on episode #199 of "For the Record."

Milliseconds, a new trio with two members of The Dismemberment Plan, deliver a debut album of energetic, intricate songs confronting alienation and despair. We discuss "So This is How it Happens" on episode #198 of "For the Record."

With their second album, Brooklyn 5-piece Geese take an ambitious swing into new territory that combines classic rock, funky basslines, and over-the-top vocals. We discuss "3D Country" in episode #197 of "For the Record."