Bandsplain

Expert explanations of cult bands and why they have devoted followings AI summary

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Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists—and why people love them.

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Best New Music of Ireland With Lola Petticrew E

2026-11-12 · 1 hr 16 min

This week, Yasi is joined by the pride and joy of Belfast, actor Lola Petticrew, to rave about the best new artists coming out of Ireland right now. They get into the wave of young bands blending Irish trad with punk,…
Broadcast with Harry Tafoya E

2026-11-05 · 2 hr 40 min

Yasi is joined by art and music writer Harry Tafoya to shed some light on the mysterious and enchanting cult favorite Broadcast. They dive into the band’s Birmingham roots, the inspiration that led to their hypnotizing…
INTERVIEW: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. E

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 8 min

This week Yasi is joined by the man, the myth, the legend: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. They get into their shared love for Gilmore Girls, biking around the neighborhood listening to Howard Stern, ideas for a debut feature…
The Best New Music of Summer 2026 With Patrik Sandberg. Plus, an Interview With Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness of Black Bananas. E

2026-10-22 · 3 hr 2 min

Yasi is joined by returning guest and Bandsplain MVP Patrik Sandberg to share their favorite new releases of the summer and the upcoming new music they’re most excited for.Next, Yasi talks with Jennifer Herrema and Kurt…
The Strokes With Amanda Dobbins and Chris Ryan E

2026-10-15 · 3 hr 49 min

Chris Ryan and Amanda Dobbins join Yasi to revisit the Strokes and their influence on the guitar rock that followed in their wake. They discuss the band's meteoric rise, Julian Casablancas’s distinctive songwriting, the…
Interpol with Sarah Lewitinn E

2026-10-08 · 2 hr 49 min

Sarah Lewitinn (music journalist, restaurateur, and the artist formerly known as Ultragrrrl) joins Yasi to revisit Interpol and the early 2000s New York landscape they emerged from. They discuss their international…
The Indie Sleaze Draft with Rob Mahoney and Sean Fennessey E

2026-10-01 · 1 hr 40 min

It’s draft day, and Yasi is joined by Rob Mahoney and Sean Fennessey for a generational Indie Sleaze Draft. But first, what actually counts as indie sleaze? Are the Strokes so important that they get their own category?…
Perfect Song: "House of Jealous Lovers" by The Rapture With Jason Stewart E

2026-09-24 · 1 hr 27 min

Jason Stewart (How Long Gone) joins Yasi to talk about “House of Jealous Lovers,” the Rapture’s cowbell-powered anthem that fused punk and dance and helped define the electroclash era. They discuss the band’s early days…
Yeah Yeah Yeahs with Jenny Eliscu E

2026-09-17 · 3 hr 4 min

Journalist Jenny Eliscu joins Yasi to talk all things Yeah Yeah Yeahs, from their wild early days in New York to their place as one of the most important bands of the 2000s. They discuss the term indie sleaze, debate…
Best New U.K. Music with Shaad D’Souza, Plus An Interview with Mary in the Junkyard E

2026-09-10 · 2 hr 21 min

Music journalist and EIC of Shaad Magazine Shaad D’Souza joins Yasi to talk about the best new music coming out of the U.K. right now. They discuss how they find new artists, gimmicks vs. authenticity, the Windmill…

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Oldest episode in feed: 02/2021 · over 5 years
Typical length: 2 hr 16 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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