Hey Patrons and YouTube Members, it's now live early - The Top Albums and Songs of 2026 at the midyear! For everyone else, stay tuned for the premiere dropping later this week!

A few things past the paywall that I found worth highlighting: (for the second quote, I couldn't agree with Breihan more - it's why I also believe so much of the music critique of the 2000s (and those aping it) has aged so badly)

So here's what he actually told Variety. Has he been handling this as well as he should? No, obviously. Was the original review good? No. But would ANYTHING have really changed if he knew that context one way or the other, as he now does? Doesn't look like it. For him, that's where it ends.

How do I say this delicately... there's a more nuanced conversation in how to balance this that tells me way more about your DMs than your characters. Let me make this clear, both of these are just FINE, the question is how to make them work in the world.

Alright folks, it's live for Patrons and YouTube members and it's a doozy... Olivia Rodrigo, ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’, and Why The Hipster Dies Lonely - enjoy!

This might just be one of the darkest videos I've made in some time. Also one I'm more than a little worried will be misconstrued, but let me make my case. Live early for Patrons and YouTube members, "Why Vince Staples Should Headline America Freedom 250 with 'Cry Baby'". Yes, seriously.

For channel members and Patrons... and whoo boy, this is a doozy... The Challenges of Canadian Multiculturalism Through Music in 2026 (ft. Drake). Or, What Even Is Canadian Music In 2026? Enjoy!

For Patrons and YouTube members early... boy, this one might push some buttons... A SONGWRITER SHOWDOWN, between Noah Kahan and 'The Great Divide'... VS 'My Days at 58' by Bill Callahan?! Yep, enjoy!

Not gonna say this is the final word on why Ella Langley has been so huge this year... but I had a lot to say on this one, and I'm real proud of it. How Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' Breaks - And Rewrites - The Narrative - enjoy! youtu.be/vxxw8UU95qs

This one was a lot of fun to put together, and lets me talk about musical theatre at length, which is always a hoot. Live for Patrons and YouTube Members early, "RAYE, 'THIS MUSIC MIGHT CONTAIN HOPE', and Why Music Critics Don't Review Musical Theater" - enjoy!

Not gonna lie, this is the goofiest video I think I've made in years, but I had a ton of fun putting it together and it's now live for Patrons and YouTube Members! Presenting, The Grand Piracy of Johnny Blue Skies and 'Mutiny After Midnight'!

I'm so happy that I could FINALLY get this out, and even if it doesn't perform, this closes a chapter long overdue. For Patrons and YouTube Members, it's live now: The Rap Album All Men Should Hear in 2026. Click to find out which one it is (and why)!

Psst... for patrons and YouTube members, it's live early! Presenting, 'The Hollow Lore of Gorillaz'

...yeah, this one got away from me a bit. For Patrons and members for now, for everyone else coming soon! Bruno Mars, 'The Romantic', and "Why Music Isn't Fun Anymore" Yes, the title is referencing another recent video. And yes, the gloves are coming off.

If you think this is about to piss you off... you might be right. It's available for Patrons and YouTube Members right now, for everyone else soon! Danny L Harle's 'Cerulean': Hyperpop, Irony, and You - enjoy!

Hey Patrons, YouTube Members, you all get this early, and ooh boy, it's a doozy... J. Cole, 'The Fall-Off', and the Mythology of Average - enjoy!

Hey Patrons / YouTube Members, it's here, and long-overdue. The Paintings of Roc Marciano - enjoy!

Hey Patrons / YouTube members in the highest tier, on my Discord I've (finally) posted my review of the good but slightly frustrating (only somewhat on purpose) new album from Courtney Marie Andrews, 'Valentine'. Not sure when it'll be up for the public, but in the mean time...

Hey Patrons / YouTube members... it's finally live.

...it's very telling that Grimes is talking like this about AI / udio, when she's been in the Midjourney discord for years. Aka, these people are only against LLMs when they realize it could impact them, a fundamentally self interested and conservative mindset. Same with Joe Rogan and AI podcasts.

For YouTube Members and Patrons... it's live. ;)

Hey folks, if you're looking for where my Zach Bryan review is going to be, it'll be a written piece posted first on my Discord for my Patreon / high tier YouTube Members - should be available around noon tomorrow if you're interested! www.patreon.com/c/SpectrumPu...

It's been over five years. This album is an emo / pop punk classic and has aged disturbingly well. The best of 2020 and one of the best of the 2020s, if not the century so far. f4.bcbits.com/img/a1035771...

For anyone who wants to see it all early... YouTube Members / Patrons just got it. And it's a huge one too - should be going live to everyone on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, premiering at 4 PM EST, The Top 50 Best Albums of 2025! If you're not watching early, I hope to see y'all there!

Hey Patrons / YouTube members, my Top 50 Best Songs of 2025 is live early for you tonight! (everyone else, stay tuned for around 2 PM EST, December 31, 2025 for the premiere)

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains.

Hey Patrons / YouTube Members, if you want a nice Boxing Day gift, check that community tab or Patreon page... For everyone else, it's live tomorrow afternoon!

It'll be live for Patrons and YouTube members Christmas Eve, but on Christmas Day... Yeah, this'll be a long one, folks.

Some pre-session banter before we play on Friday, presented without context.