Latest from the 6OGs - I look at the terrific new album from Kurt Vile, an ode to his hometown of Philly. I also show some love to my own beloved, Finals-bound New York Knicks. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we look at two great new albums from The Lemon Twigs and Robber Robber, and a ‘90s gem from Nebraska rockers Mercy Rule. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Not a sentence I expected to write in 2026, but the 6OGs look at the “reimagining” of Tommy Lee’s 2005 solo album. I’m as shocked as you. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

A 6OG Special - Brad & Marc revisit their Mother’s Day show on Takoma Radio/WOWD-LP (takomaradio.org). Check out the discussion, the playlist, and the archived show itself. And remember to hug your mother, even when it’s not Mother’s Day. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

With our latest Quick Take, the 6OGs venture to the middle of nowhere for the latest album from Kevin Morby. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

With our latest Quick Take, the 6OGs look at the terrific upcoming debut LP from Touch Girl Apple Blossom. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

UK alt-country band Brown Horse are blowing up, but only the 6OGs compare them to Star Wars on May the Fourth. We also look at the new album from Twisted Teens and revisit the debut from We Were Promised Jetpacks. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - The Claypool Lennon Delirium takes a (spoiler alert) dim view of our AI-dominated future. They don’t welcome our new robot overlords but they embrace bass solos and odd time signatures. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

New from the 6OGs - we look at the cool new album from Metric and ask whether “indie sleaze” is actually a thing. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we talk about @recordstoreday.bsky.social, Geese, and the difference between publicity and manipulation. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

New from the 6OGs - our latest Quick Take looks at the return of Indiecast featuring @stevenhyden.bsky.social and @iancohen.bsky.social. Thrilled to get more banter, hashed out trends, sportscasts, fantasy album drafts, and recommendations. Enjoy! substack.com/@3albums6old...

Latest from the 6OGs - I look at the outstanding new double album from the hip hop Voltron formed by MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt and Surf Gang. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we break out the Simpsons references as we look at the most recent LP from Wombo, the debut EP from Touch Girl Apple Blossom, and Massive Attack’s misunderstood 4th album. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - a return to form for Courtney Barnett. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we look at the strange and brilliant new “mini-album” from post-hardcore greats Mclusky. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - the surprising and interesting new album from indie rock legend Kim Gordon. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Fugazi dropping The Albini Sessions on a Friday can only mean one thing - an Emergency Quick Take from the 6OGs. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - Brad gives his Quick Take on the new album from Bonnie “Prince” Billy. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we look at the latest from Lucinda Williams, Remember Sports, and a look back at the Old ‘97s. Subscribe and enjoy! substack.com/@3albums6old...

New from the 6OGs - with our latest Quick Take, I look at the excellent debut album from Detroit power pop band Mod Lang. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - our Quick Take on the new release from Charli XCX. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

For our latest Quick Take, the 6OGs look at the (spoiler alert) excellent new release from @ratboysband.bsky.social. Enjoy and subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

The 6OGs are back with our Quick Take on Ty Segall’s new live EP. Subscribe and enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - @thebeths.bsky.social, a grab-bag of new music, and a look back at 10,000 Maniacs. Enjoy and subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we look at the 17th and final(?) album from Megadeth. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - new OG Dave looks at the new EP from @tmbg.bsky.social. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - for our first Quick Take of the new year, Brad gives his thoughts on the new album from Dry Cleaning. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

New from the 6OGs - I give my favorite albums (along with a few other things) from 2025. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

New from the 6OGs - Brad gives his favorite albums from 2025. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

New from the 6OGs - our Quick Take on the latest album from This Is Lorelei. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - we take a look at the folk singer Jesse Welles and ask whether he is the new voice of protest. open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

With our latest Quick Take, the 6OGs look at the new (spoiler alert) amazing lo-fi guitar pop album from Sharp Pins. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - our Quick Take on the new album from Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - Good Flying Birds, SG Goodman, and the return of Sugar. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

With our latest Quick Take, the 6OGs look at the surprising collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

In honor of Warren Zevon finally entering the rock & roll hall of fame, I’m re-posting my piece from earlier this year. Enjoy every sandwich. open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - our Quick Take on the new album from Mavis Staples. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

With the debut of a new feature, the 6OGs give our instant reaction to We Are Love, the new album from @thecharlatans.bsky.social. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - Glass-Beagle, The Easybeats, and Needle Drops 2: The Sequel! Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - Jeff Tweedy, Wednesday, and the Texas Headhunters. Enjoy!

Latest from the 6OGs - Nourished by Time, Anna Tivel, and The Delphines (feat. @kathyvalentine.bsky.social). Plus a little more on @waterboysmusic.bsky.social and @mickpuck.bsky.social. Enjoy!

The 6OGs’ latest is an eclectic mix- we briefly note the situation in our home city of DC before discussing local band Motherfuckers JMB & Co, we review the latest album from Clipse, and look back at the hot mess that was Loutallica’s Lulu. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - I discuss the latest album from Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, a recent show by @ducksltd.bsky.social and Trace Mountains, and I revisit a classic album from Girls Against Boys. Enjoy!

Latest from the 6OGs - Brad gives his favorite albums from the first half of 2025. Enjoy!

Latest from the 6OGs - It’s our 50th Substack, and I give my favorites (so far) from 2025. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

RIP to Sly Stone. Earlier this year I revisited his classic album, There’s a Riot Goin’ On. open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - The Tubs, Dead Gowns, Uncle Tupelo, and as a bonus feature, a very serious, very thoughtful analysis of the music(?) of Lara Trump. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Another 6OGs special - I give my reaction to Warren Zevon’s Rock Hall induction. The mystics and statistics say it’s a good read, so check it out, along with a (very) thorough playlist. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Latest from the 6OGs - a special note from OG Brad about his recent radio show on WOWD in Takoma Park devoted to Passover- and Easter-themed songs, along with a playlist. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/3albums6...

Zevon making the rock hall leaves me conflicted, in that I’m thrilled he’s being recognized by an entity that I consider to be ridiculous and irrelevant. And yes of course I’ll watch to see who shows up to play his songs.