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

2-7-16 -- Florist and the I Don't Cares

Will discusses new music by Florist and the I Don't Cares.

Feb 08, 2016•29 min

1-31-16 -- Eleanor Friedberger and Savages

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Eleanor Friedberger, the "year 8" album from Savages, and the death of the week, Paul Kantner.

Feb 01, 2016•46 min

1-24-16 -- Hinds and Daughter

Will and Barrett discuss new releases by Hinds and Daughter, plus Glenn Frey.

Jan 25, 2016•54 min

1-17-16 -- David Bowie and the Days of the Week

Will and Barrett discuss David Bowie and their favorite songs mentioning the days of the week.

Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 28 min

1-10-16 -- Anurag's Favorite Albums of 2015

Will and Anurag discuss Anurag's favorite albums of 2015.

Jan 11, 2016•1 hr

1-3-16 -- Craig's Favorite Albums of 2015

Will and Craig discuss Craig's favorite albums and live performances of 2015, plus music news.

Jan 04, 2016•1 hr 15 min

12-27-15 -- Nicholas's Favorite Albums of 2015

Will and Nicholas discuss Nicholas's favorite albums of 2015.

Dec 28, 2015•1 hr 35 min

12-21-15 -- Grant's Favorite Albums of 2015

Will and Grant discuss Grant's favorite albums of 2015, plus Reece makes his debut on the podcast with his five favorite songs of the year.

Dec 22, 2015•1 hr 7 min

12-15-15 -- Our Favorite Albums of 2015

Will, Barrett and Chris count down their favorite albums of 2015.

Dec 16, 2015•2 hr 25 min

12-6-15 -- Anniversary Special - Rubber Soul and A Night at the Opera

Wilson reports on the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' Rubber Soul, and Will notes the 40th anniversary of Queen's A Night at the Opera.

Dec 07, 2015•1 hr 11 min

11-30-15 -- Martin Courtney, Wreckless Eric, and Cheatahs

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Martin Courtney, Wreckless Eric, and Cheatahs, plus a live report.

Dec 01, 2015•58 min

11-22-15 -- Grant's Underground for November 2015

Will and Grant discuss new music by Palm, HSY, Stove, and Cindy Lee.

Nov 23, 2015•59 min

11-17-15 -- Beach Slang and El Vy

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Beach Slang and El Vy, plus a Shopping update and more unpredictable music discussion.

Nov 18, 2015•1 hr 2 min

11-8-15 -- The Chills and Car Seat Headrest

Will and Craig discuss the excellent comeback album by New Zealand band the Chills and the major label debut of lo-fi indie rockers Car Seat Headrest.

Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 3 min

11-1-15 -- Deerhunter and Gun Outfit

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Deerhunter and Gun Outfit, plus Phil Collins and WAPL, the Rockin' Apple.

Nov 02, 2015•1 hr 1 min

10-25-15 -- Protomartyr, Alex G, Dilly Dally, and Ought

Will and Grant discuss new music by Protomartyr, Alex G, Dilly Dally, and Ought, plus a death of the week and a live report.

Oct 26, 2015•1 hr 2 min

10-18-15 -- Kurt Vile and U.S. Girls

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Kurt Vile and U.S. Girls, a sad death of the week, more music news, and American football.

Oct 19, 2015•59 min

10-12-15 -- New Order Special

Will and Craig count down their favorite New Order songs and review the new album, plus music news and a live report.

Oct 13, 2015•1 hr 18 min

10-4-15 -- Ryan Adams, Taylor Swift, and Salad Boys

Will and Barrett discuss Ryan Adams' cover of Taylor Swift's 1989 album, plus New Zealand jangle-poppers Salad Boys.

Oct 05, 2015•58 min

9-27-15 -- Grant's Underground for September 2015

Will and new Vancouver bureau chief Grant discuss new music by Fake Palms, Telstar Drugs, Heat Dust, and DIAT, plus a live report.

Sep 28, 2015•58 min

9-20-15 -- Helen, Anthonie Tonnon, and Beirut

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Helen, Anthonie Tonnon, and Beirut, plus a Special live report.

Sep 21, 2015•52 min

9-13-15 -- Teen Daze, Yo La Tengo, and Screaming Females

Will, Anurag and Chris discuss new music by Teen Daze, Yo La Tengo, and Screaming Females, plus a live report.

Sep 14, 2015•59 min

9-6-15 -- Mop-up Duty

Will has mop-up duty this week, featuring music by Beach House, Mac Demarco, Villagers, Advance Base, and Tearjerker.

Sep 07, 2015•43 min

8-30-15 -- Royal Headache and Palehound

Will and Barrett discuss new music by Royal Headache and Palehound, plus Boston, U2, the Who, and more.

Aug 31, 2015•55 min

8-23-15 -- Deaf Wish and Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll

Will, Barrett and Chris discuss music by Deaf Wish and Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll, plus Jim Nabors and the University of Wisconsin Russian Folk Orchestra.

Aug 24, 2015•1 hr 6 min