Our intrepid hosts return for their first new music episode of 2023. Take a tour through downtempo R&B, 80s-inspired electro-funk, Brazilian garage rock and mystical psych-folk. All audio is usedContinue readingPollena, Ricky Gourmet, cool sorcery and Nighttime

Today, Juan is joined by special guest Sean Caldwell to discuss some of the noisier delights from 2022, including Chat Pile, black midi, Enumclaw, OFF!, The Soft Moon and Die!Continue readingBest Albums of 2022: Part 4

In this episode, our hosts (and writers!) dissect the noripcord.com list of the Top 50 records of 2022. What was too high? What was too low? And what missed outContinue readingBest Albums of 2022, Part 3: No Ripcord’s Top 50 of the Year

The usual quartet of No Ripcord scribes finish up their look at the best records of 2022, including Special Interest, Ezra Collective and Bug Club. And, we explore which StrangerContinue readingBest Albums of 2022: Part 2

It’s the end of the year, and that means album lists. In the first of two parts, the gang run through some of their favourites, including releases from 2nd Grade,Continue readingBest Albums of 2022: Part 1

David and Juan explore what makes Blue Rev, the sensational new album from Canada’s Alvvays, worthy of a rare perfect ten rating.  They discuss the LP’s influences, themes, and shareContinue readingAlvvays Special

On today’s episode, our hosts have four more of the most exciting emerging acts in music to introduce you to. All audio is used with the permission of the artistContinue readingNisa, Mamalarky, Porij and Courting

In the first part of a bumper Episode 5, the crew reminisce about their favourite artists from the last couple of decades that, for whatever reason, never got the recognitionContinue reading21st Century Bands That Should Have Made It

The Quarantine the Past gang picks four brand new bands for your listening pleasure, plus reveal the albums they’ve rediscovered in recent months. All audio is used with the permissionContinue readingTeen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Yaya Bey, Lawn and Pale Blue Eyes

On this episode, some exciting new picks, from teenage shoegaze to Korean-Australian hip-hop to scuzzy rock to tongue-in-cheek punk. All audio is used with the permission of the artist and/orContinue readingHorsegirl, 1300, Body Type and Viagra Boys