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The Jammies is part music journal, part discovery guide. A space to highlight indie artists, reminisce on timeless tracks, and help you find something new to jam to. Each episode dives into fresh indie finds, nostalgic throwbacks, and tips for uncovering great music. Whether you’re looking to expand your playlists or just want to vibe with some good tunes, The Jammies is here to be a go-to music discovery resource. While the focus is on indie rock and indie folk, expect a healthy shuffle of other genres too. Jammies Playlists: Every episode comes with its own curated Spotify playlist so you can easily explore all the songs mentioned. Link to Spotify Playlists is below. Listen even without a paid subscription to Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/user/12121134777?si=b057e04df57d4ede Have a recommendation for the show or your own music you’d like to showcase? Email me at TheJammiesShow@gmail.com - I’d love to hear from you. Find everything The Jammies is working on at linktr.ee/thejammies Thanks so much for listening. – Matt

  1. The Jammies Awards 2025!

    JAN 16

    The Jammies Awards 2025!

    Welcome to The Jammies Awards 2025, a year-end indie music awards episode celebrating the best songs, albums, EPs, and artists of 2025. This special edition of The Jammies highlights standout indie rock, indie folk, alternative, and emerging artists that defined my year of listening. From breakout EPs and unforgettable singles to hidden gems and jammiest tracks. Featuring dozens of artist nominations and approved music throughout the episode, this is the most music-packed Jammies episode to date and a great guide for discovering new indie music heading into 2026. All music featured in this episode has been approved by the artists. If a nomination does not include music, it’s simply due to not hearing back in time. Thank you to every artist who responded and to everyone out there releasing music, the world is better because you do. Major Awards and Nominees:  EP of the Year Honorable Mentions: She Ain’t About It – Vision Arcade Otherworld – Rec Hall Nominees: Upstate – Brenn! The Garden – Bo Staloch where do we go from here – Nikki and The Barn Boys Fall Back – Florence Road Music for the Soul – Sam Barber Nostalgia – Sons of Habit It’s So Good To See You – Noah Richardson Your Name Stuck to My Teeth – Elias Hix Album of the Year Nominees: Recency Bias – Rum Jungle Colorado’s On Fire Again – Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Old Mervs – Old Mervs The Pit – Arcy Drive When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It – Chance Peña Dark – EDEN Breach – Twenty One Pilots bones – Rainbow Kitten Surprise Thinking Too Much – Joshua Slone Best Song of 2025 Nominees: For the Jets – Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Best I Know – Old Mervs Natural Disaster – Brenn! Spinning – Chance Peña City Walls – Twenty One Pilots Eraser – The Terrys Lonely Jester – Margot Sinclair Lights Fall – Arcy Drive Drowning – Nikki and The Barn Boys Backwards – Rum Jungle Artist of the Year Nominees: Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Sam Barber Brenn! Vision Arcade Old Mervs Florence Road Who Ate All The Crayons Rec Hall Rum Jungle The Stews Best Artist Under 50,000 Monthly Spotify Listeners Nominees: Margot Sinclair Who Ate All The Crayons Nikki and The Barn Boys Junkyard Cat The Brungas The Debtors The High Lines Certainly So (honorable mention) Banger of the Year Golden – HUNTR/X One Of These Mornings – Zeds Dead Dead Or Alive – Evening Elephants Stone Man Rises (Wildcard) – Codfish Jammiest Song of the Year Nominees: Too Much To Lose – The Stews Best I Know – Old Mervs Don’t You Give Up On Me Yet – Jonah Kagen Golden – HUNTR/X Doubletake – Edgehill Eyes – Vision Arcade Even If You Do – Certainly So Supper – Who Ate All The Crayons The Jammies returns in 2026 on February 27, continuing with monthly indie music discovery episodes released on the last Friday of every month. Explore the Jammies Playlists for full context on every song and artist mentioned:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GWa9NEHX6Gy3ijpJrghRz?si=jBBO888KSaOaVEPRji8hOg&pi=ELTjjFLIQgWMi&pt=ec54957ef120bf6dd178859c02b2960d Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    50 min
  2. 2025 Music Recap - Part Two: July–December (Year in Review)

    12/19/2025

    2025 Music Recap - Part Two: July–December (Year in Review)

    We’re closing out the 2025 Year in Review with a deep dive into the music that carried me through the second half of the year. This episode focuses on all the music that worked well for me from July through December, specifically the music that has stuck with me for months now, all the music I was ecstatic to get back to!   Along the way, I revisit artists like Florence Road, Certainly So, EDEN, Rec Hall, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Sam Barber, and many more. Going over all my favorite albums and EPs, as well as a long list of singles that I loved all summer, fall, and into winter.  This episode is about reflecting on what actually held up, highlighting key tracks, and wrapping up the year with a full snapshot of my listening habits. If you’re searching for indie music discovery, year-end music recommendations, or the best albums of 2025, this one ties everything together. Episode’s Spotify Playlist: Every song mentioned, all in one playlist (link below) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OoGrKrDXJcHOwI9pmr0ic?si=h9k_Yb8sTyWTdKmdBKejKQ&pt=ad62bfe20fe3e3c9a8f51fc2b6c96775&pi=4qfR_DWUSl-yR Find everything else at linktr.ee/thejammies Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    48 min
  3. 2025 Music Recap - Part One: January–June (Year in Review)

    11/28/2025

    2025 Music Recap - Part One: January–June (Year in Review)

    We’re kicking off the first half of the 2025 Year in Review with a massive dive into the artists, albums, EPs, and songs that stuck with me the most from January through June — the music I kept coming back to all year long. We start in January with two huge discoveries: the Strokes-flavored rock of Margot Sinclair and the slow-burn guitar ballads from The Stews. From there, we move into a packed February and March, where Rum Jungle’s Recency Bias and RMCM’s Colorados On Fire Again cement themselves as some of my most replayed albums of the year. March also brought one of my favorites overall — the debut self-titled album from Old Mervs, which absolutely delivered front to back. April keeps the streak alive with the long-awaited debut album from Arcy Drive, plus a deep return into the world of Brenn!, one of 2025’s standout folk/country voices. We also spend time with artists like Michael Marcagi, who slotted perfectly into that spring listening zone. In May and June, new favorites emerged: the emotional, cinematic songwriting of Bo Staloch, the rising indie-rock energy of Vision Arcade, and the fantastic EP where do we go from here from Nikki and the Barn Boys — along with a massive list of singles that colored the first half of the year. In this episode, I highlight 2–3 essential tracks for each artist or album, break down what made these releases special for me, and revisit the songs that truly held up months later. Episodes drop once a month, playlists are linked, and timestamps are included so you can jump right to what you want to hear. Episode’s Spotify Playlist: Every song mentioned, all in one playlist (link below) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BNdAVS2w23hYFnmJdTopC?si=8DCJt-YhRNKBClu_JC9wng&pi=iNxvGgDDQ1Cn4&pt=f05cb8357efa79847120670aaabd07f6 Linktree for everything else:  https://linktr.ee/TheJammies Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    49 min
  4. Who Ate All The Crayons, Sons of Habit, The Brungas, and A Whole Bunch of New Albums To Talk Over!

    10/31/2025

    Who Ate All The Crayons, Sons of Habit, The Brungas, and A Whole Bunch of New Albums To Talk Over!

    This month kicks off with four standout discoveries: Who Ate All The Crayons, Sons of Habit, The Brungas, and Jonny West. From there, we dive into a fresh round of Saucy Singles, including tracks from Superior Motive, My Brother Einstein, and Tommy Armour. To wrap it up, I share thoughts and impressions on a stacked lineup of new albums and EPs — with highlights from The Moss, Good Neighbours, WHATMORE, Twenty One Pilots, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and more. As always, episodes drop once a month, playlists are linked, and timestamps are included so you can jump straight to what you want to hear. Episode's Spotify Playlist: all songs mentioned, all in one playlist (link below) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mEk6gRfIddZfWj1M65TaE?si=cc2aa6de76294033 Linktree for everything else: linktr.ee/thejammies Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    39 min
  5. Sam Barber, Maudlin Strangers, First Impressions on September Albums, and More! Artist Showcase: Noah Richardson

    09/26/2025

    Sam Barber, Maudlin Strangers, First Impressions on September Albums, and More! Artist Showcase: Noah Richardson

    This month kicks off with four fresh artists: Sam Barber, Maudlin Strangers, Boxrooster, and Miles Hardt. From there, we dive into 10 Saucy Singles that cover everything from groovy indie rock to emotional folk standouts. To wrap it up, I share my first impressions on a packed slate of new albums, including releases from Chance Peña, Jonah Kagen, Matt Maeson, Twenty One Pilots, and Briscoe. Plus, an Artist Showcase featuring Noah Richardson’s brand-new track “My Turn.” As always, episodes drop once a month, playlists are linked, and timestamps are included so you can jump straight to what you want to hear. Episode's Spotify Playlist, all songs mentioned all in one playlist (link below):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sJxM9ba7LQWOHr54fup0C?si=e6382519525549b8&pt=9bb7803eacc118f28bd2e2ca71b6078e Linktree for everything else: linktr.ee/thejammies Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    44 min
  6. Certainly So, Rec Hall, Penelope Road, KPop Demon Hunters, and More! Song Showcase: Sometimes but not for long by FLUMP

    08/29/2025

    Certainly So, Rec Hall, Penelope Road, KPop Demon Hunters, and More! Song Showcase: Sometimes but not for long by FLUMP

    We’ve officially hit double digits! Episode 10 of The Jammies is loaded with music discoveries, lots of returning artists and brand new ones too, and plenty of new music to dive into. This episode marks the launch of Jammies Playlists – a dedicated Spotify playlist for every episode so you can instantly hear all the tracks we talk about. Find them linked in each episode's description or through linktr.ee/thejammies.  Episode 10 Jammies Playlist at link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oQxHBZADOTgHvqBjptcE9?si=CkrylDvQQgmYKEfNBadVzQ&pi=sm8DDRF8S8GIW&pt=d37ecf79f1c49446b7196b476c04c06d On this month’s lineup, I dig into: Certainly So – Beatles-inspired indie vibes across three albums.Penelope Road – smooth, groovy duets with tons of potential.Rec Hall – feel-good indie rock with hooks for days.Huntr/x & Saja Boys (AKA KPop Demon Hunters) – the animated phenomenon with a killer soundtrack.Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners – their brand-new album No Silent Monks and why “Sidewinder” could be a Jammies Song of the Year contender.Plus, we speed through 17 new saucy singles, highlight upcoming albums from Chance Peña, Jonah Kagen, Twenty One Pilots, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and more, before wrapping things up with our Artist Showcase: FLUMP and their standout new single Sometimes but not for long. Follow the playlists & socials: linktr.ee/thejammies TikTok / Instagram: @MattyWitha Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    49 min
  7. Florence Road, The Terrys, Junkyard Cat, and More Music Recommendations! Nikki and The Barn Boys Song Showcase: Sacramento!

    07/25/2025

    Florence Road, The Terrys, Junkyard Cat, and More Music Recommendations! Nikki and The Barn Boys Song Showcase: Sacramento!

    Get ready for a ton of great new music to add to your library! New artists like Florence Road, Lazy Haze, Junkyard Cat, and more to talk about. A new genre to checkout with artists like The Dip and St. Paul & The Broken Bones. 8 artists discussed, 9 saucy singles, a lot of music I think you will enjoy as much as I have been! After the music recommendations, make sure to stick around to hear our latest Artist Showcase: Nikki and The Barn Boys. We have one of their latest songs to showcase: Sacramento. Make sure to check out all their music, especially their latest EP: where do we go from here. Find everything Jammies related at linktr.ee/thejammies Episode Playlist for all songs mentioned:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CymOWLcECQbhuOPDO5zBD?si=PkMqbgbxRkq_21YC77S2mA&pi=i1zm57wjQ_eSo Or search my Spotify code: 12121134777.  Thank you so much to Nikki and The Barn Boys for the opportunity to share your music. Thank you to anyone who listened through the episode, now available in video on Spotify and YouTube. Find the video feed on my YouTube channel: MattyWitha. Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    57 min
  8. Vision Arcade, Nikki and the Barn Boys, Copper Changes Color, and Much More! May-June 2025 Music Recommendations

    06/20/2025

    Vision Arcade, Nikki and the Barn Boys, Copper Changes Color, and Much More! May-June 2025 Music Recommendations

    At time of posting, the longest episode in The Jammies history, and for good reason. We have so much great music to talk about from a long list of different artists. We are talking amazing new artist finds like Vision Arcade, Nikki and the Barn Boys, auburn, Jonah Kagen, and many more! Queue up a list of 7 saucy singles and find some great new playlist stuffers. I did forget to mention an 8th saucy single, I mentioned Uncle Strut and forgot to mention the song I have been loving lately: The Other Side of the World. It is a slow acoustic jam, great lyrically, love the singer in this one.  We also go over Caamp's latest album: Copper Changes Color. Lots to love with this one, great work Caamp.  Stick around for our second ever artist showcase, Nicole Alexis. Listen to part of her latest single “Pick Your Poison”, and make sure to go follow Nicole and add the new song to some grunge-pop playlists!  Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.  Want to submit your music or recommend your favorites? Reach out to me at TheJammiesShow@gmail.com  Find everything Jammies related at linktr.ee/thejammies Episode Playlist for all songs recommended, or search Spotify code: 12121134777.  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NW5afhg89ywRp70GrPnMY?si=RUfCzwm1T1K7cDhzeMs3fg&pi=96U0R4yxQgKAj Thanks so much for listening! Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com -Matt

    44 min
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The Jammies is part music journal, part discovery guide. A space to highlight indie artists, reminisce on timeless tracks, and help you find something new to jam to. Each episode dives into fresh indie finds, nostalgic throwbacks, and tips for uncovering great music. Whether you’re looking to expand your playlists or just want to vibe with some good tunes, The Jammies is here to be a go-to music discovery resource. While the focus is on indie rock and indie folk, expect a healthy shuffle of other genres too. Jammies Playlists: Every episode comes with its own curated Spotify playlist so you can easily explore all the songs mentioned. Link to Spotify Playlists is below. Listen even without a paid subscription to Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/user/12121134777?si=b057e04df57d4ede Have a recommendation for the show or your own music you’d like to showcase? Email me at TheJammiesShow@gmail.com - I’d love to hear from you. Find everything The Jammies is working on at linktr.ee/thejammies Thanks so much for listening. – Matt

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  • Creator
    The Jammies
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Jammies
  • Show Website
    The Jammies - Music Recs