Podcast #98, “Border Wars”

The Architects - 2013It’s been a while, blah blah blah. The podcast returns with some excellent music and a compelling interview with Brandon Phillips of Kansas City punk rock ‘n’ rollers the Architects. Phillips and his three brothers (two literally, one “in rock”) release the first installment of their five-episode concept album / graphic novel Border Wars this Saturday, July 13, with a show at the Riot Room in Kansas City. The journey to release the first episode has been a long and interesting one. It was great that Brandon was able to take time to speak with us about the inception, creation, and execution of the album, because the story’s fucking fascinating.

In addition to the interview, we’ve a track from Border Wars: Episode One … along with about 16 other great tracks to kick your week off properly.

Podcast #98, “Border Wars”

Ex Friends, “Vexed Question” (Twisted Around)
The Shirks, “Don’t Tell Me” (The Shirks)
Livids, “Midnight Stains” (“Midnight Stains” single)
Rough Kids, “So Sophisticated” (“Into The ‘OOs” single)

Nuclear Santa Claust, “Time Machine” (Order of the New Age)
Terrible Twos, “Alcohol & Adderall” (A+A)
Radkey, “Spirals” (“Spirals” single)
Mouthbreathers, “Nowehere Else to Go” (“Nowehere Else to Go” single)

Interview with Brandon Phillips of the Architects

The Architects, “We’re Goin’ Live” (Border Wars: Episode 1)
Dry Bonnet, “Do It Clean” (“Hey You” single)
Kid Congo Powers & the Pink Monkey Birds, “Lose Your Mind” (“Conjure Man” single)
The Perfect Fits, “Songs About Girls” (“Radio Transmitter” single)
Stolen Hearts, “Fire” (“Heart Collector” single)

Salt the Earth, “Concrete Vs. Cranium Pt. 2” (split with Tablets of Orion)
Jowl, “Sway Slow” (Cursed)
State Lines, “Plenty of Time” (State Lines)
Laura Stevenson, “The Fire” (“Runner” single)