Will's Band of the Week

Will, Barrett and Chris•www.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

7-15-12 - - Beachwood Sparks and Diiv

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the latest releases by Beachwood Sparks and Diiv, plus a Bob Dylan update and some Beatles discussion.

Jul 16, 2012•1 hr 2 min

7-8-12 -- The Flaming Lips, Sonny & the Sunsets, and Evans the Death

Will and Barrett discuss the latest releases by the Flaming Lips, Sonny & the Sunsets, and Evans the Death, plus marketing ideas, happy birthday to Will, and Christopher Owens quits his own band.

Jul 09, 2012•1 hr 18 min

7-1-12 -- Japandroids and The Tallest Man On Earth

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new releases by Japandroids and The Tallest Man On Earth, plus The Men, mosh pits, and Will ignites a controversy about Bob Dylan.

Jul 01, 2012•56 min

6-24-12 -- Like Pioneers, Guided By Voices, and the Hussy

Will discusses new releases by Like Pioneers, Guided By Voices, and the Hussy, plus a special guest appearance by Barrett from Colorado.

Jun 25, 2012•43 min

6-17-12 -- The Walkmen and Saint Etienne

Will and Barrett discuss new music by The Walkmen and Saint Etienne, plus other random topics.

Jun 17, 2012•1 hr 8 min

6-10-12 -- Beach House, Paul McCartney, and Royal Headache

Will and Barrett discuss the latest releases by Beach House, Paul McCartney and Royal Headache, plus Canadian hero Justin Bieber.

Jun 10, 2012•1 hr 13 min

6-3-12 -- Joey Ramone, Lower Dens, and Chromatics

Will discusses new releases by Joey Ramone, Lower Dens, and Chromatics.

Jun 03, 2012•38 min

5-28-12 -- Best Coast, Santigold, and the Cribs

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new releases by Best Coast, Santigold, and the Cribs, plus the death of the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb.

May 29, 2012•1 hr 16 min

5-20-12 -- PS I Love You and Moonface

Will and Barrett discuss new releases by PS I Love You and Moonface, plus the death of Donna Summer and a new EP by the Raveonettes.

May 21, 2012•58 min

5-13-12 -- Tanlines, Mount Carmel, and Lissy Trullie

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new releases by Tanlines, Mount Carmel and Lissy Trullie, plus a tribute to Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.

May 13, 2012•1 hr 15 min

5-6-12 -- Jack White and Allo Darlin'

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the latest releases by Jack White and Allo Darlin’, plus Fountains of Wayne and silent movies.

May 06, 2012•1 hr 2 min

4-29-12 -- Lotus Plaza and Toro Y Moi

Will and Barrett discuss the latest releases by Lotus Plaza and Toro Y Moi, plus Dick Clark, Levon Helm, Dog Shredder, Record Store Day, and bands that don’t have any fun.

Apr 29, 2012•1 hr 11 min

4-23-12 -- Lee Ranaldo and Disappears

Will discusses the latest releases by Lee Ranaldo and Disappears.

Apr 24, 2012•23 min

4-16-12 -- The Wedding Present and Margot & the Nuclear So and So's

Will and Barrett discuss the latest releases by The Wedding Present and Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, plus the Lollapalooza lineup and a list of the best songs of the 1970's.

Apr 17, 2012•58 min

4-8-12 -- Dunes, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Daniel Rossen

Will and Grant discuss new releases by Dunes, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Daniel Rossen, plus Jim Marshall and Jack White.

Apr 09, 2012•38 min

4-1-12 -- The Shins and Simian Ghost

Will and Barrett discuss new releases by the Shins and Simian Ghost, plus live reports on Elton John and We Were Promised Jetpacks, record stores, and some philosophy.

Apr 01, 2012•1 hr 24 min

3-25-12 -- The Men

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the new album by The Men, plus listener feedback, Spotify, Liberace, Gene Simmons, record labels, and Men Without Hats.

Mar 25, 2012•1 hr 6 min

3-18-12 -- Lambchop and Grimes

Will and Barrett discuss new releases by Lambchop and Grimes, plus SXSW, sedatives, and other random subjects.

Mar 18, 2012•1 hr

3-11-12 -- Heartless Bastards and Frankie Rose

Will discusses new releases by Heartless Bastards and Frankie Rose, plus music news - Ronnie Montrose and Bradford Cox.

Mar 11, 2012•36 min

3-4-12 -- Tennis and The Explorers Club

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss the latest releases by Tennis and The Explorers Club, plus music news.

Mar 05, 2012•55 min

2-26-12 -- Leonard Cohen and First Aid Kit

Will and Barrett discuss new releases by Leonard Cohen and First Aid Kit. Also, the death of the week and Strawberry Switchblade.

Feb 26, 2012•1 hr 10 min

2-19-12 -- Hospitality and Laura Gibson

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss new music by Hospitality and Laura Gibson, the death of Whitney Houston, and the Grammy Awards.

Feb 20, 2012•1 hr 7 min

2-12-12 -- Cloud Nothings and Nada Surf

Will and Barrett discuss new releases by Cloud Nothings and Nada Surf, plus various banter and music news.

Feb 13, 2012•58 min

2-5-12 -- Chairlift and Howler

Will discusses new releases by Chairlift and Howler, plus Glasseye Diner and the 35th anniversary of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album.

Feb 06, 2012•32 min

1-29-12 -- Replacements Special

Will and Barrett discuss their five favorite songs by seminal Minneapolis band The Replacements, and the latest by Canadian Chad VanGaalen.

Jan 30, 2012•1 hr 2 min

1-22-12 -- The Jam Special

Will and Barrett count down their five favorite songs by the Jam, plus new music by the Bats, wedding music, and songs named after the bands who performed them.

Jan 23, 2012•1 hr 7 min