Music Reviews Episodes
July 12, 2022
E108 The Itch On Tour: Teenage Wrist, Softcult, & Soul Blind
This week, we're scratching The Itch to run it back! Aaron saw another show and we've got things to say about it! Listen to this 90s-sounding goodness as Teenage Wrist becomes the first true Itch On Tour two-timer, Softcult …
July 5, 2022
E107 The Itch On Tour: Sumo Cyco & Black Satellite
This week, we're scratching The Itch to visit Cyco City! Or at least Reggie's in Chicago. Sumo Cyco finished their headlining tour with New York's Black Satellite there a couple weeks back, and The Itch's own Aaron was …
June 2, 2022
E102 Back From the Dead: The Return of Halestorm
This week, we're scratching The Itch to debut a new segment! Flavor of the Week has been a staple of our radio show for years, and album reviews have always been part of the podcast, both as part of Roundup episodes and as l…
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May 31, 2022
[Short Cuts] The Metallica Blacklist
The Itch originally had plans to record a full episode on The Metallica Blacklist when it was released last year. Alas, it didn't come to be. But as we prepare our next batch of episodes (including multiple interviews and an…
May 3, 2022
E99 Ego Trippin': Papa Roach and the Art of Survival
This week, we're scratching The Itch to finally give Papa Roach the full episode they deserve. We've mentioned Jacoby Shaddix and the gang in so many episodes that we felt it was time to sit down and give them the whole spot…
April 19, 2022
E96 10 Turning 20: Our Favorite Albums of 2002
This week, we're scratching The Itch to wax nostalgic! 2002 was the year that all three members of The Itch graduated high school and became radio students in together in college. It was formative, transitional... and full o…
March 29, 2022
E93 Q1 Rock Roundup: The Violent, VRSTY, and Bloodywood
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a roundup! Our first one of the year, in fact. KC, Dan, and Aaron have each brought a new rock album from the first quarter of 2022 to the table, and now it's time to sell you on why …
March 22, 2022
E92 For the Love of Music with Kaz of East London Radio
This week, we're scratching The Itch to meet a longtime virtual friend! Kaz , host of The Heavy Rock Show on East London Radio, joins us face to screen to face for the first time to discuss UK rock, music journalism, and her…
Feb. 3, 2022
E85 The 2021 Itch Awards (Part 3)
This week, we're scratching the itch for awards! We made the nominations, you chose the winners. The 2021 Itch Awards are here, and we're celebrating our favorite debuts, breakthroughs, comebacks, workhorses, EPs, and single…
Feb. 1, 2022
E84 Top 10 Albums of 2021 (Part 2)
This week, we're scratching the itch for a list! And not just any list, but our collective (and slightly contentious) list of the Top 10 Rock Albums of 2021. After so many bands put a pause on album releases in 2020 since th…
Jan. 25, 2022
E83 2021 Itch Awards Nominees and Top Albums (Part 1)
This week, we're scratching The Itch for rock music awards! We're bringing nominees for seven categories as part of the 2021 Itch Awards, and we're leaving the vote in your hands! Listen to the episode to hear the categories…
Dec. 14, 2021
E79 Fire, Flood, Beetroots, & Blood: Tom Morello's Busy Year
This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about Tom Morello ! The man's been busy this year, releasing two full albums, an EP, making some guest appearances, and apparently working with 95% of all musicians in existence. …
Dec. 10, 2021
Real-Time Reaction: Three Days Grace's "So Called Life"
We had so much fun with our first Real-Time Reaction (to Korn's " Start The Healing ") that we decided to do it again! Three Days Grace just dropped " So Called Life ", the first single from their upcoming album Explosions ,…
Dec. 7, 2021
E78 Fall Rock Roundup: Blacktop Mojo, Ded, & Des Rocs
This week, we're scratching The Itch to recommend some recent releases with a Fall Rock Roundup! Join us as we each recommend a new album from an artist that represents our own favorite slice of The Itch's musical pie: KC's …
Nov. 16, 2021
E75 Custody Battles: Bad Wolves, Fuel, and the Rights to a Band Name
This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about custody battles! Sometimes bands part ways or reform amicably (listen to our interview with Mike Protich of The Violent for more on that). Other times... things get messy. S…