The Record Is Repeating
Two friends geeking out about music. Christopher Belanger and Jake Neher choose albums, songs, or other musical expressions that they love and use them as gateways into deeper conversations about music, life, spirituality and more. Chris and Jake also talk with some of their favorite artists about their passions and what's inspiring them for their future projects.
Episodes
11 episodes
Pet Symmetry Interview: Big Symmetry and "Emo Denial"
Evan Weiss and Erik Czaja of the Chicago emo/punk/power pop trio Pet Symmetry join the show to talk about their new album Big Symmetry, their love of vehicles of all powertrains, "emo denial," their label Storm Chasers LTD and what the...
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Episode 11
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1:27:11
Built to Spill's "There's Nothing Wrong with Love"
Chris and Jake talk about Built to Spill's 1994 studio album "There's Nothing Wrong with Love." They discuss favorite tracks, simplicity in lyricism and storytelling, and whether Doug Martsch is a true Nostradamus of his time.
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Episode 10
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48:19
"Romance" by Fontaines D.C. (featuring a very special guest)
Chris, Jake and one extra special guest co-host discuss "Romance," the 2024 studio album by Fontaines D.C.
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Episode 9
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48:31
Brother Bird interview with Caroline Glaser
Caroline Glaser of Brother Bird joins the show to talk about her latest album, 'another year,' making the deliberate choice to start fresh after appearing on NBC's The Voice, mutual love of John K. Samson's songwriting, and more.
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Episode 8
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47:56
Brother Bird, 'another year'
Chris and Jake discuss Brother Bird's 2024 album 'another year,' the joy and the loneliness of loving deep tracks, and Chris' assignment to Jake for the next episode. The Record Is Repeating's best of 2024 playlist: https...
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Episode 7
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30:38
2024 Favorites, Draft Style
Taking a page from fantasy sports, Jake and Chris pick their favorite songs from their favorite albums of 2024 draft-style. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49mW1fEAjT2NAg0m0Ju6rO?si=8fba6481d14a44adSongs...
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Episode 6
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46:55
The Cure, Bon Iver, Karate: New Album Trifecta
Jake and Chris take on the daunting task of discussing three new releases. They discuss The Cure's Songs of a Lost World, Bon Iver's SABLE, and Karate's Make It Fit.
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Episode 5
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50:33
Pinegrove's Marigold
Chris and Jake discuss Pinegrove's fourth studio album "Marigold" (2020), its vivid imagery, piercing lyrics, and the lessons it gently offers. Plus, Chris gives Jake his assignment -- or assignments -- for the next episode.
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Episode 4
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47:13
Something to Write Home About
Chris and Jake talk about The Get Up Kids' breakout 1999 album Something to Write Home About, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a re-issue and an ongoing tour.
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Episode 3
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57:11
The Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor (Interview)
The Get Up Kids' lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Matt Pryor joins Chris and Jake to talk about the band's upcoming tour celebrating 25 years of its groundbreaking second studio album Something to Write Home About, that album's d...
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Episode 2
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1:03:45
Welcome to The Record Is Repeating
Hosts Christopher Belanger and Jake Neher introduce The Record Is Repeating and talk about what you can expect from this podcast. They discuss some of the music that served as a foundation to their long friendship and what's inspiring them now....
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Episode 1
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