Music Reviews Episodes
March 22, 2021
E45 The Unknown Future of Chevelle
In honor of Chevelle 's winding, space travel-themed new album NIRATIAS , The Itch presents its most unconventionally formatted episode yet! Join us to talk aliens, interludes, inspiration, and awful politicians! And once yo…
March 1, 2021
E42 Death By Rock & Roll: The Pretty Reckless and Life at 27
Within a single year, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless was faced with the deaths of both her rock hero and her musical muse. Her downward spiral and climb back from the brink led to Death By Rock and Roll , one of the fi…
Feb. 8, 2021
Rock 'n' Rasslin' (Extended)
When Dan went on vacation last year, KC and Aaron found the perfect topic to talk about while their Itch brother was gone: Rock 'n' Rasslin' . In fact, we enjoyed ourselves so much that we had to cut the episode down to keep…
Jan. 25, 2021
E40 Season Finale: Top 20 Rock Albums of 2020 (Part 2)
It's the season 1 finale of Rock Matters! The Itch is ready to reveal our top 10 albums of 2020, as well as the winners of the Itch Awards as voted on by you! We've loved creating this season and we thank you for being part …
Jan. 18, 2021
E39 Top 20 Rock Albums of 2020 (Part 1)
The Itch has been building to this episode all season, and it's finally here! (Well, half of it.) We're counting down our top 20 rock albums of 2020, based on a collective vote. Find out who endorsed what (and who didn't) an…
Jan. 11, 2021
E38 The Itch Awards: Celebrating the Best Rock of 2020
It's time! Since institutions like Pitchfork, the Grammys, and the even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame struggle to define, much less always honor rock, The Itch has taken it upon ourselves to nominate artists for prestigeles…
Dec. 21, 2020
E35 Rapid Fire Reviews: Nothing But Thieves, From Ashes to New, Local H, Saul
In this episode, The Itch catches up on some albums that we couldn't let slip through the cracks. Enjoy FOUR Flavors of the Week as we discuss Nothing But Thieves ' Moral Panic , From Ashes to New 's Panic , Local H 's Lifer…
Dec. 14, 2020
E34 Building an Empire: Hollywood Undead Bookends the Year
In this episode, The Itch discusses two 2020 releases from Hollywood Undead , a band that brought in the new year and is now seeing it out (thank goodness). Join us for a discussion about guest rappers, fun band member names…
Nov. 30, 2020
E32 Death of an Optimist: Grandson's Grand Debut
In this episode, The Itch discusses Death of an Optimist , the upcoming debut album from grandson . We've been snacking on every grandson single, EP, and guest spot for the past few years, and now we're ready to feast on his…
Nov. 9, 2020
E28 Humored Condition: Black Stone Cherry and Music That Makes Us Happy
In a bit of unintentional forward thinking, The Itch knew that, one way or another, people would need some happy music this week. So in this episode, we're checking out Black Stone Cherry 's new album The Human Condition and…
Oct. 26, 2020
E26 No Place Like Ohms: How Deftones Redeemed Themselves (and 2020)
In this episode, The Itch dissects one of the most anticipated rock releases of the year: Deftones ' Ohms . Join us to discuss Stephen Carpenter's return to form, how a band can incorporate old sounds into new music, and a q…
Oct. 12, 2020
E24 10 Years and Counting: Multi-Instrumentalists and the Numbers Game
In this episode, The Itch explores the new 10 Years album Violent Allies , touching on how bands can improve over time, the role of instrumental tracks in rock, and how sometimes one man can do it all. And since we love coun…
Oct. 5, 2020
E23 Top 20 Rock Albums of 2019 (Part 2)
The Itch is back to wrap up our trip to 2019, when the world felt a little less crazy. In this episode, we'll count down our 10 favorite albums of the year. We've got pop punkers, nu metal vets, and even a bit of the blues. …
Sept. 28, 2020
E22 Top 20 Rock Albums of 2019 (Part 1)
In this two-part episode, The Itch revisits our top rock albums from 2019. From veterans to up-and-comers, prog metal to reggae rock, and brooding angst to goofball weirdness, albums 20 through 11 should have something for e…
Sept. 21, 2020
E21 Can't Fight the Seether: Finding Inspiration in Anger
In this episode, The Itch discusses Seether 's new album Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum . Along the way, the conversation touches on big vs small concert venues, greatest hits albums, and an all-important question: who can cover …