Soundcloud is one of the most ubiquitous "tools" used by artists and industry professionals alike since the collapse of the MP3 blog culture. Communities have built up within it, artists have been discovered through it, and 

Earlier this month, the music service announced that they were laying off 40% of their workforce, closing two offices, and, it was discovered, may only have enough cash to run for another 50 days.

On our 300th episode (!!!) Kevin, Marcus and special guests April George and Matt Vista (April + Vista), are discussing what this collapse could mean for artists, the blogosphere and the industry at large, and figuring out how to save the music industry in the process*

PLUS: Thoughts on the future of the cast, and a listen to a track that is nearest and dearest to our hearts. 

*Spoiler: We don't save the music industry

Soundcloud may be up for sale, and Deezer, yet another streaming music service launches in the US. Just another day in the #streamingwars.

Fronted by punk legend Kathleen Hannah, The Julie Ruin is back with Hit Reset, a savage record that's all killer and no filler. Like you expected anything less.

And speaking of savage...Washington DC jazz-emo-thrash duo Dove Lady may be lacking in members but they make up for it with a righteous, and righteously sophisticated, noise. We've got a track for you to feed your head with. 

Soundcloud strikes a deal with Universal, adding gas to the streaming wars.

The spirit of the Louvin/Everly Brothers courses through the veins of The Cactus Blossoms debut album, You’re Dreaming.

“Handle With Care” is a righteous song, and a George Fest super-jam proves Wilbury dominance once and for all.

And oh yea…we’re FIVE YEARS OLD. Anyone know what that is in cat years?