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Kevin Morby Listens to Jeff Buckley: ‘Like Watching LeBron Play Basketball’
The Kansas City songwriter tackles religion on his new album ‘Oh My God’ but has never heard ‘Grace,’ the 1994 classic that’s full of spiritual gravitas.
David Bazan Listens to Joni Mitchell's 'Blue': 'Oh My God'
The Pedro the Lion frontman finally confronts one of the most emotionally resonant albums ever for the first time.
Camp Cope’s Georgia Maq Listens to AC/DC: 'This Is Too Much Fun for Me'
On the Melbourne pop-punk band’s US tour, their frontwoman finally listens to her childhood favorite band’s biggest album, 'Back in Black.'
Mike Kinsella Listens to Vampire Weekend: "Was this on 'The O.C.'?"
Ahead of the release of American Football (LP3), the Owen, and Cap’n Jazz veteran listens to Vampire Weekend’s 2008 debut for the first time.
Stephen Malkmus Listens to LCD Soundsystem: “It’s a Dance-Rock Workout”
Ahead of the release of his experimental electronic album, 'Groove Denied,' Stephen Malkmus listens to LCD Soundsystem's 2005 self-titled album for the first time.
Cloud Nothings Listens To Rush’s ‘2112’ for the First Time
Frontman Dylan Baldi finally dives into his parents’ favorite band’s best album.
Mike Shinoda Listens to 'Reign In Blood': "I'm Going to Piss Off Slayer Fans"
The Linkin Park co-founder and solo artist might be the only person who’s played Ozzfest and worked with Rick Rubin who's never checked out Slayer’s 1986 thrash classic.
Laura Jane Grace Listens to Deftones: “Are These Guys Actually Nu Metal?”
On the release of her adventurous new album, 'Bought To Rot,' we had the frontwoman listen to Deftones' bold third album, 'White Pony,' for the first time.
Natalie Prass Listens to Bruce Springsteen: "This Sax Solo Just Keeps Going"
Bruce’s career-making 'Born to Run' is considered a rock’n’roll masterpiece, but Natalie Prass had never heard it. Now she likes it. Kinda?
Ryley Walker Listens to Leonard Cohen for the First Time: "Fuck This Guy"
Leonard Cohen is one of the most universally admired songwriters ever and his 1971 third album is a fan and critic favorite. We played it for Ryley Walker.
Porches Listens to New Order’s ‘Power, Corruption, & Lies’ for the First Time
New Order's sophomore album is one of the most significant synth-pop records of the 1980s. We played it for Aaron Maine.
Geoff Rickly Listens to Sun Ra's 'Space Is the Place' for the First Time
After a stint of shows in Chicago where Thursday played their iconic albums 'Full Collapse' and 'War All The Time' in full, Rickly sat down with Noisey to recoup from performing by listening to some psychedelic and abrasive jazz.