In a very special episode this week, Adam and Mike are granted a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet a famous fictional time-traveler to positively affect the past. So what better way to take advantage of this theoretical technology than by re-doing our lists for our Best Albums of 2012! Find out what the smarter, wiser, (and sadder) Mike and Adam from the future say are the best albums from the first year we became a podcast.
We're back in the studio this week, but we've got a lot of album announcements to catch up on as well as a review of the surprise hit second album from Southern California hardcore punk band, Capsize. The band's first album was serviceable at best, so we weren't really expecting to enjoy this follow-up from the band as much as we did. Find out why we enjoyed it so much in our track-by-track review (Review begins at 29:40). Also on the episode, we've got album announcements from Aaron Gillespe, A...
200 Episodes! Wow, I never would have thought we would have done this many episodes of The Skinny. And lucky for us, this week's show coincided with our trip to the Taste of Chaos tour in San Bernardino, CA. We were surprised with the opening act for the day, solo artist Cory Wells, who moved us with his raw and passionate performance. Thankfully, he was nice enough to sit with us and give a great, moving interview about his life, his influences, his song-writing process, and so much more. Pleas...
One day before we get to go to the Taste of Chaos tour as media press, we went to see Senses Fail perform at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. Senses Fail has been a long time favorite for Mike and on this week's episode, we get to talk to other long time fans about their history with the band and how much the music and the song-writing relates to them.
Many of Blink 182's long time fans have been eagerly awaiting their seventh studio album 'Calfornia' which is the band's first album not to feature founding member Tom DeLonge. Does this new direction for the band pay off? Or are they missing a vital cog in their music making machine? Find out what we thought in our track-by-track review. Also on the show, Mike briefly reviews '131' by Emarosa and Adam reviews 'Can't Stop, Won't Stop' by The Maine.
We've got a nice, full episode for you guys this week. Mainly, we review the new album from Hail the Sun called 'Culture Scars' as recommended by one of our listeners. (Review begins at 33:03) Also on the episode this week, we share the new album release dates for Capture the Crown, Sianvar, The Color Morale, Lindsey Stirling, Of Mice & Men, and Taking Back Sunday; Aerosmith announces their 2017 farewell tour; Mike shares his thoughts on the Batman v. Superman Ultimate Edition; and Adam revi...
On this week's episode, we got the pleasure of getting to know Valley Taylor, the frontman from the band Higuera. Their debut EP, 'Always Have A Secret Plan' is out now! We reviewed the album on a previous episode and now we got to the lead song-writer of those songs. We discuss Valley's musical influences, his life growing up in an untraditional household, the song-writing process, and much more! You can check out Higuera on Facebook, Twitter, iTunes, and Bandcamp.
For the past several weeks, we've been giving the spotlight to a lot of popular, well-known bands with our track-by-track reviews, but this week, we'll be shining the light on some well-deserving indie rock bands from Los Angeles by reviewing two EPs; the self-titled EP from Outside Animals and 'Always Have A Secret Plan' by Higuera. Also, Adam reviews "Bloom & Breathe" and "Parallel Lives" by Gates and "The Angst In My Veins" by Capsize. And Mike reviews "Love You To Death" by Tegan and Sar...
Rounding down our review season, we check out the fourth album by LA soul-punk band, letlive. The band takes quite a musical departure from their previous records, so find out what we thought about it.
On today's episode, we review the second full-length album from Beartooth, "Aggressive". This is the follow-up to the surprise debut album from former Attack Attack! frontman, Caleb Shomo. Also on the episode, Adam reviews "We Don't Have Each Other" and "Bittersweet EP" by Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties - the side-project from Dan 'Soupie' Campbell from The Wonder Years.
Keeping the review train running, Adam and Mike review one of the comeback record from the recently reunited Thrice. It's one of our most anticipated albums of the last four years, so find out if it lives up to the hype. Also on the show, Adam reviews "Resurrection" by New Found Glory and "All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us" by Architects.
On this week's episode, we got to talk to Colin Orthmann from the LA band, Outside Animals. Their new self-titled EP comes out this Friday, June 10th and we discuss the LA music scene, what the band has been up to for the past three years, and we get to know Colin a little better with our set of lightning round questions at the end. Check out the band's music over on iTunes, SoundCloud, and on their Bandcamp page.
One of our most anticipated albums of 2016 is finally out - Headspace by Issues. This week, we do a track-by-track review of the record and find out whether or not it lives up to their interesting, if not devisive, first album. Also on the show this week, Adam reviews "From Parts Unknown" by Every Time I Die, "Radiosurgery" by New Found Glory and "Boxes" by the Goo Goo Dolls.
We've got an extra album review for you guys this week. We've got yet another highly anticipated release with Saosin's long awaited third album, 'Along the Shadow'. Find out what we thought in our track-by-track review.
This week, we'll be reviewing two albums in two separate episodes. On this episode, we'll going track-by-track with the long awaited fourth album titled 'Misadventures', from San Diego's Pierce the Veil. (Review begins at 19:07) Also on this episode, we discuss the new song and album release date for The Amity Affliction's fifth record; our thoughts on the new song from Brand New; an announcement from Buddy Nielson regarding the new band he started with the members of Finch; Alive Like Me announ...
Kicking off a massive month of music releases, Adam and Mike review 'The Shadow Side' by Andy Black - the solo album from the lead singer of Black Veil Brides. Find out what we think of this album - in which we were not anticipating at all due to the fact that we are not fans of Black Veil Brides. Did our distaste for BVB carry over to this solo outing? Or were we pleasantly surprised?
On this week's episode, Mike shares with Adam and the audience the results and experience so far on OK Cupid and whether or not he thinks it'll be a success. Before that, we discuss album release dates for Radiohead and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mark Hoppus comments on Tom Delonge's statements from last week, Scott Stapp clarifies the rumors that he's joined Stone Temple Pilots, and Wes Scantlin getting arrested after a show last week. Finally, Adam reviews 'The Big Dirty' by Every Time I Die and '...
Catching up on all of the recent news and album announcements for the past couple of weeks, Adam and Mike discuss the new albums coming out in the next few weeks and into the Summer for bands like Emarosa, Blink 182, Bayside, Northern Lights, Lindsey Sterling, Moose Blood, and many more. Sounding Off, Adam reviews albums from New Found Glory and Every Time I Die.
In a very special mini-episode, Adam was lucky enough to interview the lead singer of New Zealand's most popular band, The Innocence In Inspiration, Julian Darby. We find out why the band has taken so long to branch out to the United States and what inspires Julian in his song-writing and in his everyday life. #AnotherLifeSaved
This week, after two weeks off, we forgo a normal format show for a fast-n-loose casual episode and discuss all the news and topics that we've missed like the Man Overboard Farewell For Now tour, the new album from Thrice, the reunion of Mike's favorite band Thursday, the Warped Tour lineup, and many more.
Adam and Mike head off to San Diego, CA to check out Brian Fallon (yet again) for the Painkillers Tour. While we were there, we got to talk with some awesome and knowledgeable fans about their relationship with Fallon's music, The Gaslight Anthem, the new album, and other such topics.
Adam and Mike do a track-by-track review of 'Painkillers' by Brian Fallon (Review begins at 28:22). Also on the show, new album announcements from Pierce the Veil, Andy Black, and Saosin; an article that speculates which members of Guns N Roses will attend the reunion show at Coachella; the nominations for the Alternative Press Music Awards; Microsoft opens up Xbox Live for cross platform play; and Adam reviews 'You Were Never Alone' by Emery.
Mike creates a Tinder profile and looks through the available fish-in-the-sea as a way to gauge the likeliness of his chances of being alone forever. Love is grand... Also discussed on this episode, the new album release date for Tegan and Sara; the new song from A Day To Remember; The 1975's new album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200; the new trailer for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping; Motion City Soundtrack announced their retirement; Mike briefly talks about the new trailer for Capt...
Adam and Mike review “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it” by The 1975 (Review begins at 36:21). Also discussed, new albums announcements and release dates for LIGHTS, Sunrise Skater Kids, Dance Gavin Dance, and Architects; Foo Fighters released a video outlining their future plans; multiple members of A Lot Like Birds released statements regarding the departure of their singer, Kurt Travis; the new movie from The Lonely Island gets a title and release date; w...
Adam and Mike attended the Brian Fallon solo tour last week - in which they intended to release an episode interviewing fans but couldn't due to weather. They discuss the show, the songs, and the comedy stylings of Brian Fallon! Also discussed, Mikey Way's new band, Electric Century; Jarrod Alonge's Sunrise Skater Kids full length album; the scrapped Blink 182 album; Moose Blood dropping out of Self Help Fest; Kurt Travis leaving A Lot Like Birds; Hayley Williams and Chad Gilbert of New Found Gl...
Valentine’s Day was this past Sunday. There are usually two types of people on Valentine’s Day: people who are in love and in happy relationships and people who are alone, sad, and miserable. On this week’s show, Adam shares his Top 5 Favorite Love Songs and Mike shares his Top 5 Songs He Listens To When He’s Alone and Miserable. Also discussed on this episode, we've got a slew of new album announcements from Limp Bizkit, Capture the Crown, O'Brother, and a new unnamed 'supergroup' with Davey Ha...
We're back from a week off and this week, Adam and Mike discuss their trips to Montana and Missouri. Mike went on vacation to help take his mind off of what's been a difficult year so far. And Adam went to visit family due to his grandfather passing away. Also, rounding out the end of the episode, Adam reviews albums from La Dispute, Tonight Alive, and Moose Blood.
On this week's episode, Adam and Mike review the first highly anticipated album of 2016, 'Death of a Bachelor' by Panic! at the Disco (Review begins at 23:03) Also discussed on the episode, the widow of the late Wayne Static of Static X was found dead in her home last week of an apparent suicide and the members of Thursday got back together for the first time in five years. Finally, Mike briefly discusses the DC Films Special hosted by Kevin Smith and Adam reviews albums from Adele and One Ok Ro...
Adam and Mike sit down and go through all of the important news stories that have gone by during the past five weeks while the Skinny recorded their end of the year music discussions. Also, we talk about what some of our most anticipated albums of 2016 are. Topics include Wes Scantlin's recent arrest, the death of David Bowie, the new solo song by Brian Fallon, and many, many more. Finally, Adam reviews albums from The 1975 and Adele.
With 2015 FINALLY behind us, we release the second part of our Best Songs list! This week, we share the best of the best with our tracks 6 to 1! Please Like our page on Facebook and feel free to continue the discussion over there. Let us know what you thought of our lists and tell us what some of YOUR favorite songs of the year are as well.
