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2018 was a rough year. At least we had our weekly Monday music column & podcast to get us through it.
Some of the best albums from underground artists that the charts decided to ignore.
Joe revisits his appearance on Owen Shroyer's "War Room" live on Infowars.
We're counting down the Top 30 artists/albums played on our site this year. These numbers are based on how many times our DJs chose to play these albums. We kicked it off last week and the fun continues today. Tune in as we start it off with number 20 and work our way down to number 11.
A look back at the wildest and craziest nights of 2018.
We're counting down this week's top albums for the last time in 2018! Next week will bring you the best of the year countdowns. Paint has the honor of the final number one album of the week in 2018.
PAINT's debut self-titled full length is defintely a ~must~ listen.
We've got four albums making their countdown debut. Plus, Jasmin Kaset and Quichenight take the one spot for the first time with their album "Tuxedo".
This week we listen to NYC gritty, thrashy & trashy punk rockers Surfbort & chat w/ frontwoman Dani Miller.
Thrashy and trashy NYC punkers just want to be your friend and for everybody to love each other.
Jasmin Kaset (from Birdcloud) & Quichenight is leading with their debut album 'Tuxedo.'
Back at it this Tuesday and kicking off the show with a brand new single from Sarah Shook & The Disarmers. Turn it up.
The Monday after a holiday weekend can be tough to deal with. Fortunately, you've got the best indie music of the week laid out before you. The BTR Top 10 features countdown newcomers Paint and J. Fernandez. As well as a new number one album from Heaters.
Heaters leads with their album 'Suspended Youth'—make sure you give it a listen!
BTRtoday’s Ms. Lottie and Elena Childers are here with J to discuss new singles by FEWS, Du Blonde, and Homeshake and album tracks from Rick Rude, Rose Droll, Two Medicine, and Surfbort.
The Tryst kicks off with Illinois' JDR and The Broadcast bringing their alt-country, Americana flair. There are some great tracks at the end of the mix to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit and 10 of the most played artists on the site are in the middle of it all.
Julia Holter's latest album "Aviary" is number one in our hearts this week.
Julia Holter's savory vocals and soothing melodies from her newest album 'Aviary' have reigned this week.
New tunes as we creep into the holiday season. Double shots and new tunes from top to bottom this week. Can you dig it?
Laura Jane Grace's new album is out now! DJ Emily is doing sample sets from some of the other shows she hosts on BTR. You'll hear some of the best new indie music out there. Turn up The Tryst.
John Grant debuts on the countdown at number 10. Surfbort shoots up the countdown to number one! There are eight awesome songs in between for you listening pleasure.
Gritty NYC punk rockers Surfbort take the lead this week with their new album 'Friendship Music!'
The Listening Booth's has upbeat alt w/Dead Tooth, dreamy electro to get lost in from Matthew Dear, and a Minus the Bear farewell tour?
Tunes by El Radio Fantastique, Rude Dude and the Creek Freaks, Cobra Man, Kramies and more!
Time to Buddy the Elf this and bust out some Holiday tunes to kick off the show. Plus all sorts of great new music in the mix. Turn it up!
Cat Power and Molly Burch are remaining on the countdown this week. Big Bliss is making a countdown debut at number one! Listen to all the best new indie music out there in one spot.
Big Bliss is bringing pop punk to the indie world with their newest album 'At Middle Distance.'
With Daylight Savings ending tonight and the midterm elections coming this week, the times are literally changing. Listen, change the clocks, then vote. Double shots and themed blocks make up 2 hours of some good tunes. Enjoy!
The NYC punk group just released their debut album ‘Friendship Music’ and celebrated with friendship, music and chaos.
Side one, track one.
BOO! This week we celebrate Halloween with new spooky songs from killer punk rockers like Yaasss, Surfbort, Pill and so much more—tune in!
This week, we cover our YouTube watching habits, the nature of prog rock, biomusicology, and more! We also check out new tunes from Justin Dean Thomas, Surfbort, Doe Paoro, We Are The City, Cloud…
Cool crisp air, sports, concerts, good food and your beverage of choice... all you need is the perfect soundtrack to play at your tailgate. We've got it for you.
J.McVay joins the show to discuss the suspicious packages sent to prominent Democrats and how right wing media figures are painting the thwarted bombings as a false flag.
OMG. GUYS. New Vibrations is on its 100th episode & we're partying it up with a two-hour special of rockin' jams—tune in!!
PSA: IT'S WEDNESDAY. DON'T BE DUMB AND TUNE TF IN.
Photos of a chaotic and lawless sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll adventure at the musical haven called Meltasia.
Fellow BTRtoday staff writer Elena Childers joins the show to discuss her wild weekend at Meltasia.
Your favorite BTR DJs are back at it again for this Fireworks Party on Roadside Assistance. We're all picking some tracks that make us feel patriotic. Get different perspectives on this celebration as you delve into this mix.
We start off punk rock, we end up country. It's quite a ride—tune in!
For their first night, The Voidz were joined by fellow Cult Record artists Surfbort and Promiseland.
It's my birthday so I've got all the friends' new tunes here: Tune-in to hear the newest from The Nude Party, Thick, BOYTOY & so much more!
Punxsutawney Phil told us 6 more weeks of winter 9 weeks ago! Our DJs are so ready for spring to fully be here, we're going for a second round of our Spring Break Roadside celebration. Take this mix with you, hop a flight and go someplace warm. Or, just turn the music up at home and let it take you away.
DJRePete has a smarch music smorgasbord & folk by The Low Anthem, punk w/Dwarves, R&B alt via Pearl Charles, and newcomer Young Statues!
We played our favorite game at SXSW this year: Seeing how much rock 'n' roll our music reporter can take before she explodes.
Jesse R. Berlin and Jonathan Pilkington Kahnt are at Pine Box Rock Shop in Brooklyn. Oneida has a new album. And a whole bunch of NYC bands are down in Austin, Texas, for the 2018 South By Southwest…
Some sweet babies that are playing SXSW & have been featured right here on BTRtoday.
Premiering The Duke of Surl's "Blue Ribbon Child" & so much new music you might explode.
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