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Spinning Thoughts

By Spinning Thoughts

Spinning Thoughts is dedicated to supporting and lifting up the music community with inclusive content, in-depth band interviews, exclusive new music premieres, audio versions of album reviews and more. Hosted by Angelo Gargaro with contributions from many of his friends from around the world, Spinning Thoughts seeks to inspire others and embrace the ethos to “share music, spread love.”
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Episode 238 - Calling All Captains

Episode 238 - Calling All Captains

Dan met up with Calling All Captains recently at a show to check in on what they have been doing in 2023, plans for 2024, and to talk all things music!

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Dec 14, 202334:46
Episode 237 - Andrew McMahon

Episode 237 - Andrew McMahon

Episode 237 features Andrew McMahon.

We talk in-depth about the new album 'Tilt At the Wind No More,' his current US tour, upcoming festival appearances + more!

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May 25, 202352:44
Episode 236 - Emarosa

Episode 236 - Emarosa

Episode 236 features Bradley Scott from Emarosa. We talk about the band's forthcoming album 'Sting,' the approach to writing as a duo, vision for the future, we play a "would you rather" game based off New Year's Resolutions + more!

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Jan 12, 202357:54
Episode 235 - Telle Smith from The Word Alive

Episode 235 - Telle Smith from The Word Alive

Episode 235 features Telle Smith from The Word Alive. We talk about the band's new single "Nocturnal Future," signing to Thriller Records, being on tour currently with From Ashes to New, plans for 2023 + more!

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Dec 08, 202255:00
Episode 234 - Keep Flying

Episode 234 - Keep Flying

Episode 234 features special guest Keep Flying! I talk to John about their new EP 'Revival,' upcoming shows with Less Than Jake/Bowling For Soup, how the band maintains their crazy live performances, their approach to the visual media/merch + more!

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Aug 18, 202201:11:21
Episode 233 - Like Pacific
Jul 28, 202231:34
Episode 232 - Action/Adventure
Jul 14, 202230:09
Episode 231 - Emery

Episode 231 - Emery

Episode 231 features special guest Toby Morrell of Emery. We talk about their new full-length album Rub Some Dirt On It, recording it live on video over a two-hour span with 12 cameras + more!

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Jun 23, 202232:60
Episode 230 - Pool Kids

Episode 230 - Pool Kids

Episode 230 features special guest Pool Kids. We talk about their upcoming self-titled record, current tour with Into It. Over It., Hayley Williams talking about the band, their creative vision + more!

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Jun 16, 202248:23
Mint Green - 'All Girls Go to Heaven' (Review)

Mint Green - 'All Girls Go to Heaven' (Review)

The new album from Mint Green, 'All Girls Go to Heaven,' dropped June 3, 2022 via Pure Noise Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Ally DeMotte

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Jun 14, 202202:42
Valleyheart - 'Heal My Head" (Album Review)

Valleyheart - 'Heal My Head" (Album Review)

The new album from Valleyheart, 'Heal My Head,' June 3, 2022 via Tooth & Nail Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Cody Ritchie

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Jun 08, 202204:22
In Her Own Words - 'Distance Or Decay' (Album Review)

In Her Own Words - 'Distance Or Decay' (Album Review)

The new album from In Her Own Words, 'Distance Or Decay,' dropped May 27, 2022 via Thriller Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Skylar Cleland

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Jun 06, 202203:33
Prince Daddy & the Hyena - 'Prince Daddy & the Hyena' (Review)

Prince Daddy & the Hyena - 'Prince Daddy & the Hyena' (Review)

The new self-titled album from Prince Daddy & the Hyena dropped April 15, 2022 via Pure Noise Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Jessi McKee

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May 26, 202203:48
Be Well - 'Hello Sun' (Review)

Be Well - 'Hello Sun' (Review)

The new album from Be Well, 'Hello Sun,' dropped May 20, 2022 via Revelation Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Dan Bowyer

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May 24, 202202:24
State Champs - 'Kings of the New Age' (Review)

State Champs - 'Kings of the New Age' (Review)

The new album from State Champs, 'Kings of the New Age,' dropped May 13, 2022 via Pure Noise Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Hannah Clough

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May 23, 202206:06
Cliffdiver - 'Exercise Your Demons' (Album Review)

Cliffdiver - 'Exercise Your Demons' (Album Review)

The new album from Cliffdiver, 'Exercise Your Demons,' dropped May 6, 2022 via SideOneDummy Records. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Tyra Brunz

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May 09, 202204:31
Episode 229 - Falsifier
Mar 31, 202230:51
Episode 228 - A Will Away
Mar 24, 202228:41
Episode 227 - Joe Day & No Passage Fest 2022

Episode 227 - Joe Day & No Passage Fest 2022

Dan Bowyer talks to Joe Day about No Passage Fest on March 19, 2022 in Hamilton, Ontario at the Bridgeworks featuring Like Pacific ('Control My Sanity' album release show), A Will Away, Exalt, Forest Green, Falsifier + more!

Tickets + info for No Passage Fest: https://t.co/yziMWeeARA

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Mar 10, 202229:06
alt-J - 'The Dream' (Audio Album Review)

alt-J - 'The Dream' (Audio Album Review)

The new album from alt-J, 'The Dream,' dropped February 11, 2022. What do you think of the latest effort from the band? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Ally DeMotte

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Feb 15, 202204:26
Episode 226 - The Faim
Feb 10, 202251:42
As It Is - 'I WENT TO HELL AND BACK' (Review)

As It Is - 'I WENT TO HELL AND BACK' (Review)

As It Is prove why people should listen and care with 'I WENT TO HELL AND BACK'

The new album from As It Is, 'I WENT TO HELL AND BACK' release February 4, 2022 via Fearless Records

Review written by Sammi Mika

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Feb 07, 202203:59
Episode 225 - Mom Jeans.
Feb 03, 202201:03:49
Episode 224 - Knuckle Puck
Jan 27, 202246:27
Charlotte Sands - 'Love and Other Lies' (Audio Album Review)

Charlotte Sands - 'Love and Other Lies' (Audio Album Review)

The new EP from Charlotte Sands, 'Love and Other Lies,' dropped January 21, 2022. What do you think of the latest effort from the Charlotte Sands? Let us know on all social media @SpinThoughts!

Review written by Skylar Cleland

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Jan 24, 202202:54
Episode 223 - GILT
Jan 20, 202250:47
Episode 222 - The Home Team
Jan 13, 202254:32
Top 10 Albums of 2021

Top 10 Albums of 2021

Nine contributors break down their Top 10 Albums of 2021!

Click here to check out the written version on our website and let us know what your favorite albums of 2021 were on social media!

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Jan 03, 202222:42
Top 5 EPs of 2021

Top 5 EPs of 2021

Six contributors break down their Top 5 EPs of 2021!

Click here to check out the written version on our website and let us know what your favorite EPs of 2021 were on social media!

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Jan 03, 202210:35
Telltale - "Out of Control" (Song of the Week)
Nov 30, 202101:13
Silverstein - "Hear Me Out" (Song of the Week)
Nov 23, 202101:30
The Maine - "Thnks fr th Mmrs" (Fall Out Boy cover - Song of the Week)
Nov 16, 202101:26
Senses Fail - "Lush Rimbaugh" (Song of the Week)
Nov 09, 202101:04
Save Face - 'Another Kill for the Highlight Reel' (Audio Album Review)
Nov 03, 202102:02
The Juliana Theory - "Constellation" (Song of the Week)
Nov 02, 202101:15
Calling All Captains - 'Slowly Getting Better' (Audio Album Review)
Nov 02, 202102:46
Can't Swim - 'Change of Plans' (Audio Album Review)
Oct 28, 202103:09
Jack's Mannequin - "Dark Blue" (Song of the Week)
Oct 26, 202101:23
The Home Team - 'Slow Bloom' (Audio Album Review)
Oct 25, 202102:58
Fit For A King - When Everything Means Nothing - Cinematic (Song of the Week)
Oct 19, 202101:17
Knuckle Puck - "No Good" (Song of the Week)
Oct 12, 202101:10
Illuminati Hotties - 'Let Me Do One More' (Audio Album Review)
Oct 06, 202104:07
Cherie Amour - 'Internal Discussions' (Audio Album Review)
Oct 05, 202102:20
Playfight - "So Naturally" (Song of the Week)
Oct 05, 202101:07
Dying Wish - 'Fragments of a Bitter Memory' (Audio Album Review)
Oct 04, 202102:34
Corbin Giroux - 'Docile' (Audio Album Review)
Sep 28, 202101:36
Youth Fountain - "Scavenger" (Song of the Week)
Sep 28, 202101:16
Girl K - 'Girl K Is for the People' (Audio Album Review)
Sep 23, 202103:24
Hawthorne Heights - 'The Rain Just Follows Me' (Audio Album Review)
Sep 23, 202102:11
The Plot In You - 'Swan Song' (Audio Album Review)
Sep 22, 202102:20