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Will's Band of the Week

Will, Barrett and Chriswww.willsband.net
Every week Will, Barrett and Chris feature an independent or alternative artist or band, have some fun discussion, and play some music.
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Episodes

9-1-10 -- Arcade Fire

Will and Barrett discuss the new blockbuster album by Arcade Fire.

Sep 02, 201033 min

8-4-10 -- Best Coast

Will and Barrett discuss the new album by Best Coast, plus a gloom-pop band called Meursault and more .38 Special references.

Aug 05, 201025 min

7-7-10 -- Stars

We discuss our favorite song intros and the new album by Stars.

Jul 08, 201045 min

6-29-10 -- Woods

Your hosts discuss their favorite singers and the new album by Woods, "At Echo Lake".

Jun 30, 20101 hr 2 min

6-23-10 -- Variety-Pak II

Variety-Pak II featuring Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Brandi Carlile, Wilson Kilmer, Joe Jackson, Tokyo Police Club, Hutch and Kathy, The Jam, and Echo & the Bunnymen.

Jun 24, 20101 hr 23 min

6-16-10 -- Tame Impala and Nada Surf

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new albums by Tame Impala and Nada Surf and get off track as usual. If you make it to the end, you'll be rewarded with Barrett's review of a John Wayne movie.

Jun 17, 201052 min

6-2-10 -- Sleigh Bells

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss summer music festivals and the new album by Sleigh Bells.

Jun 03, 20101 hr 29 min

5-25-10 -- LCD Soundsystem

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by LCD Soundsystem, "This Is Happening." Also, music news and Wye Oak.

May 26, 201031 min

5-18-10 -- The National

Will, Barrett and Chris debate the merits of the new album by The National, "High Violet," and the hype surrounding it. Also, Ronnie James Dio and Squarewave.

May 19, 20101 hr 10 min

5-12-10 -- Broken Social Scene

Will, Barrett and Chris talk about the new album by Broken Social Scene. Also, Joy Division, references to E.L.O. and Alan Parsons, and Chris plays catch-up on the band matching game.

May 13, 20101 hr 7 min

4-27-10 -- Kings Go Forth

Will, Barrett and Chris talk about the new album by Milwaukee retro R&B band Kings Go Forth. Also, a special feature on guitar solos.

Apr 28, 201044 min

4-21-10 -- MGMT

Will, Barrett and Chris talk about the 30th Anniversary Tour by The Church, guilty pleasures, and whether they should feel guilty about their guilty pleasures. Eventually, they get around to talking about this week's band, MGMT.

Apr 22, 20102 hr 2 min

4-13-10 -- Local Natives

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss an L.A. band called Local Natives, another L.A. band called Princeton, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, and the Ypsilanti All-Starz.

Apr 14, 201049 min

4-8-10 -- Clem Snide and Josh Rouse

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new albums by Clem Snide and Josh Rouse, making pancakes, and albums becoming part of one's body.

Apr 09, 20101 hr 2 min

3-29-10 -- Titus Andronicus

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by Titus Andronicus, covers of Hall & Oates hits, and cover songs in general. Barrett finds an excuse to play something by Nick Cave, and Will finds an excuse to play something by Judas Priest.

Mar 29, 20101 hr 6 min

3-24-10 -- Frightened Rabbit and Peasant

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new albums by Frightened Rabbit and Peasant. Also, music news about the deaths of Alex Chilton and WOXY.com.

Mar 25, 201045 min

3-16-10 -- The Heligoats

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by The Heligoats, "Goodness Gracious." Also, Chris pays $100 to see Simon and Garfunkel.

Mar 17, 201035 min

3-3-10 -- Hot Chip

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by Hot Chip and debut the .38 Special drinking game.

Mar 04, 201029 min

2-23-10 -- Beach House

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss Wilco in concert and the new album by Beach House, "Teen Dream."

Feb 23, 20101 hr 6 min

2-10-10 -- Surfer Blood and Neon Indian

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss two new bands: Surfer Blood, which sounds like a mix of Journey, Pavement, .38 Special, Band of Horses, R.E.O. Speedwagon, My Morning Jacket, the Shins, Paul Simon and Vampire Weekend; and Neon Indian, some lo-fi techno from Austin.

Feb 11, 201052 min
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