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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 (shuffle only and w/ ads).  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. 2025 Music Recap - Part One: January–June (Year in Review)

    NOV 28

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

    AUG 29

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

    JUN 20

    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 (shuffle only and w/ ads).  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