Allison Cochrane makes her triumphant return to the show to talk about the soul-crushing record that is Lizzy McAlpine's album, 'Give Me a Minute'. Brave Space Alliance is a Black-led, Trans-led LGBTQ organization that is assisting the South Side of Chicago. More information can be found here . I Grow Chicago is fighting COVID-19 in underserved areas. Please assist their battle if at all possible. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ....
Sep 10, 2020•56 min
Jen Ellison went against her better judgement and spent an hour talking with me about Genesis, cancel culture, and the King of Queens. More information on the Chicago Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression can be found here . Donations and intel for Brown Brothers Salute can be found here . Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ....
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The hilarious Matthew Snead joins the show today to chat about all things Donald Glover, from his run on Community to his work under the Childish Gambino persona. STOKED is using the board sports community to close the opportunity gap. Click here to find out more about how to get involved with a program in your area. Black Lives Matter Chicago is always in need of assistance. Visit their website for donations and education. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ....
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Danny V unleashes the most lethal takes on this stacked episode of the Art School Albums podcast. Danny gives us scorching opinions on his album of the decades list, skateboarding soundtracks, and popularity vs. artistic integrity. If Pitchfork rated this podcast, we'd get "Best New Podcast." The Lebanese Red Cross can be reached here to aid those hurt by the explosion in Beirut. The Wheeler Mission aims to provide services to the homeless and disenfranchised in Indianapolis. More information ab...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Emma Weightman joins the program to talk about the rise of Rex Orange County and his incredibly successful sophomore record, 2017's 'Apricot Princess'. Read/Write Library is a Chicago based organization that empowers the future of Chicago while embracing and preserving its past. I encourage people to look into the donating to the organization. The Black United Fund of Oregon is aiding a community in distress as well. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ....
Aug 13, 2020•56 min
Justin Blanner of the band Paul Stretch joins the program to celebrate David Berman and his 2019 epic, 'Purple Mountains'. Blanner and host Case Lowe have known each other since their freshman year of high school so this episode was bound to happen at some point. Hear a track-by-track breakdown of the 'Purple Mountains' album as well as a tale about figuring out Chicago's public transportation system. MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. Witho...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Academic elite Bobbie Armstrong dumbs down 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' for me this week on the podcast. Bobbie is hosting another Not For Us Zoom show on July 31. You can find out more information about how to watch on her social media page. More information on Critical Resistance can be found here . Our music venues still need saved! For more information on how to #SaveOurStages, please click here . Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ....
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Tom Higgins of the band SAME is back on the podcast today to discuss the heavy hitters and heavy rippers. Tom and Case dive deep into their favorite skate videos and soundtracks, one of which features a pivotal track from David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold the World'. The two then have a blast breaking down this 1970 release. The Lakeview Food Pantry is in need of donations as we continue on our COVID-19 journey. Please help their cause if you are able to. 1Hood Media is spreading the messages of a...
Jul 23, 2020•56 min
After the looming threat of COVID forced us to cancel our initial podcast scheduled for late March, Kiely Sugayan is finally on the program to talk about 2020's 'Hair of the Dog', released by ARTHUR on May 15, 2020. Please support both Brave Space Alliance and FroSkate , two Chicago-based organizations supporting inclusivity and change within the community....
Jul 16, 2020•51 min
Case's best friend and creator of the Art School Albums logo joins the show to talk about the 15th anniversary of the debut album from Jack's Mannequin, 'Everything in Transit'. As we continue the fight for justice, please look here for anti-racism materials and please support My Block, My Hood, My City as they continue to do great work within their community. Marie Drascic can be found @inkysquares on all social media platforms. The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums ....
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Amy Ollove on Amy Winehouse. The 2006 classic 'Back to Black' is broken down as Case and Amy also compare their scarily similar personality traits. You can watch their Second City comedy show here . Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram . The podcast itself is available to follow on IG ....
Jul 02, 2020•53 min
Freshmen year friends reunite on the podcast as Chandler Gil joins host Case Lowe to talk about marriage, rap battles, and Quasimoto's masterpiece from 2000, 'The Unseen'. If you're a Chicago native looking to get involved in the community, this week the show would like to shout out the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). They continue to do great work both here in Chicago and down South in Atlanta. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe ....
Jun 25, 2020•58 min
Owen Misterovich returns to the program to chat about his band's newest full length album, 'Flyer', which comes out on June 19. The Chicago Community Bond Fund can be found at chicagobond.org . My Block, My Hood, My City can be found at formyblock.org .
Jun 18, 2020•41 min
Jake Klingensmith and I are nowhere close to the most important voices in the fight against police brutality and systemic inequality, but it felt irresponsible to us to create something in this timeframe without speaking on the issues at hand. The first part of this show is spent discussing the state of our country. After that, Jake and Case dive into Broken Social Scene's 'You Forgot It In People' in the most argumentative episode to date. RESOURCES ON HOW TO HELP: Black Lives Matter Chicago AC...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Maddi Roy, one of the many stars of the recent Second City Comedy Studies semester production, ' No Bits in the Bedroom ', joins Case Lowe today to talk about Wallows, pretty men that sing, and what the stereotypical indie boyfriend looks like. A breezy show and a worthwhile listen. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ( @_caselowe ) and the show itself can be found on Instagram ( @artschoolalbums )....
May 28, 2020•43 min
Keith Lipinski ( @keithlipinski ) joins Case Lowe to discuss one of their favorite topics - the man they call Morrissey. Case and Keith detail what it's like being a Morrissey fan in 2020 and why they haven't thrown in the towel yet, all before they break down one of the greatest albums ever recorded, 1994's 'Vauxhall and I'. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ( @_caselowe ) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram ( @artschoolalbums )....
May 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Isaac Mormando ( @Lizzie_4041 ) joins Case on the Art School Albums podcast to discuss Jeff Rosenstock's first foray as a solo artist, his 2012 collection known as 'I Look Like Shit'. Case and Isaac talk about the state of the scene, what Rosenstock means to it, and why this album sticks out among the rest of his illustrious catalogue. Isaac is on a new compilation which features Jeff Rosenstock called 'Don't Stop Now III'. That can be found here . Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
The boys from Same join me on the podcast to celebrate the release of their new album, 'Plastic Western', which dropped on May 8 on Lauren Records . Music and merch can be purchased from the band here . The band is on Twitter (@samepgh) and Instagram ( @sameband ). Host Case Lowe can be found on Twitter and Instagram ( @_caselowe ) and the podcast itself can be located on Instagram ( @artschoolalbums )....
May 08, 2020•51 min
Kevin Hare, creator of "QUARANZINED: Tales from Self -Isolation" joins host Case Lowe to talk about Title Fight's 2011 masterpiece, 'Shed', and all things related to Philly and Wilkes-Barre hardcore. Kevin Hare can be found on Twitter ( @stan__hansen ) and Instagram ( @pahc_history ). His new zine can be found here . Host Case Lowe can be found on both platforms ( @_caselowe ) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram ( @artschoolalbums ). The video used in the opening monologue can be fo...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Jake Stern ( @Samepgh ) joins me today to talk about Pinback's 1999 self-titled debut. Jake and his band, Same, have their first album coming out on May 8. You can preorder the album here . Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram ( @_caselowe ) and the podcast itself can be found on Instagram ( @artschoolalbums ). Don't forget to rate and subscribe!...
Apr 30, 2020•54 min
“The hardcore scene legitimately changed my life and probably kept me alive and out of prison.” Dylan Hales ( independentwrestling.tv ) joins Case on the Art School Albums podcast to talk about Chokehold's 1995 classic, 'Content with Dying'. Dylan and Case dive into the scene politics of the time and how they vary from today's hardcore scene, straight edge lifestyles, and why this is one of the greatest hardcore records ever recorded. Dylan Hales can be found on Twitter @DylanWaco. Host Case Low...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 30 min
"The Nurse" Michelle Burkey (@explore.exposure) takes a break from literally saving lives to talk to Case about Jimmy Eat World and their 2007 release, 'Chase the Light'. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe . The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums ....
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Case has shared the airwaves with Mike Spears for years now, but they have never sat down and chatted about American Football's landmark 1998 debut until now. The two dive into emo's lineage, maturity, and why this is an essential breakup album. You can follow this podcast on Instagram @artschoolalbums. Host Case Lowe can be found on that same platform, as well as Twitter, @_caselowe. Mike Spears can be located on Twitter @fujiiheya , and their professional wrestling podcast, Open the Voice Gate...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Aaron Bentley of the Everything Elite podcast joins Case to talk about the 2008 classic, 'The 59 Sound' by New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem. AB and Case Lowe talk teenage anxieties, masculinity, and the absurdity of 1950's aesthetics in this really fun episode. Aaron can be found on Twitter @aaronlikethecar and the host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe . The podcast can be found on Instagram @artschoolalbums ....
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Charlie Ulch joins the program to discuss Green Day's most under appreciated album, 'Insomniac'. Charlie Ulch can be found on Instagram at @charlieluch. His improv team, Double Ghost, can be found on Facebook. Follow host Case Lowe on Twitter and Instagram @_caselowe.
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Case Lowe flies solo this week as he walks you through his personal, 10 song playlist this is helping him deal with these troubling times.
Mar 19, 2020•45 min
Blaine McBroom joins the podcast just hours after eating meat for the first time in nearly a year. He and host Case Lowe have a delightful discussion on running away from your problems before diving into the debut LP from the Viagra Boys, 'Street Worms'. Blaine encourages you to follow him on Twitter @SweepsMcBroom. You can find more information on the podcast @artschoolalbums on Instagram and you can get in touch with host Case Lowe @_caselowe on Twitter and Instagram....
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min
The ever-so-suave Caleb Sowle joins the Art School Albums podcast to discuss King Krule's 2013 debut LP, '6 Feet Beneath the Moon'. The two dive into the record, the idea of genreless music, and Caleb's upbringing as a massive hip hop head. You can stream Caleb's music on all streaming platforms under the name "Sowle". You can follow this podcast on Instagram @artschoolabums and you can find host Case Lowe on both Instagram and Twitter @_caselowe.
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Tara Nava joins Case Lowe to discuss one of the biggest artists in the world, Billie Eilish. Normally Case would cringe at the idea of having such a mainstream star being discussed on the podcast, but Billie Eilish maintains a sense of artistic credibility that strikes such a chord with young people that her debut record, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" is worthy of being an Art School Album. Tara can be found on Instagram @tara.illustrations and host Case Lowe can be reached on both ...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Caytlin Collins joins Case to discuss one of Britain's greatest exports, Oasis, and their debut album 'Definitely Maybe'. You can follow this podcast on Instagram at @artschoolalbums and you can find host Case Lowe on Twitter and IG at @_caselowe. Caytlin Collins artwork can be found at @ccollins.art on Instagram.
Feb 20, 2020•58 min
