Record Room with Odette Nader

I already play Radiohead’s In Rainbows almost every week. Apparently, that didn’t stop me from wanting another copy.Back in the Record Room with 13 additions to my vinyl collection, including The Strokes’ Reality Awaits and The 1975’s pink 10th-anniversary edition. Let’s open them up and talk about the songs that made me want them.I also finally got Pearl Jam’s Ten after your comments convinced me to listen. You were right about that one.What’s the best record you’ve added to your collection lately?

I asked you on Instagram what you were going through and picked an album for each situation. You sent me crushes, homesickness, burnout—and one very serious case of nothing being as good as Radiohead.Some moments need the confidence of Oasis. Others need the warmth of Pet Sounds, or a record that lets you be sad without rushing you to feel better. These are the albums I’d put on if I were you.Welcome to An Album for That, a new series in the Record Room. I’m not a therapist. I just have way too many records.

What’s going on in your life that needs an album? Leave a little context in the comments, and I’ll pick a few for the next episode.

Some albums just feel right when the air starts getting colder.

My brother and I share ten albums that feel like autumn to us, from Nick Drake’s Pink Moon to Death Cab for Cutie’s Plans, and the memories that make them fit.

Some feel like a quiet night in, others like a drive with the windows down. They bring back memories of growing up, going back to school, and that feeling when summer is already a memory. Each record captures a different side of fall, and even the saddest ones can feel like a hug.

We don’t always agree on the season, either: For Emma, Forever Ago might belong to winter.

Which album do you always come back to when fall arrives?

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger reminded me why I love music so much.
My review of the new Oasis documentary, from Noel’s thoughts on nostalgia to the fan stories that made it feel so personal.

After seeing Oasis twice on the reunion tour, watching this film brought me right back to those nights. I loved seeing Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher together, the humor in the rehearsals, and the stories of people who carry this band with them through their lives.

For me, Oasis is more than a band. Their music makes me want to be myself, go out, have fun, and stop worrying so much about what other people think. This film reminded me of that feeling, and of how a song can understand you when you can’t quite explain yourself.

If you’ve seen the film, which moment stayed with you the most? I’d love to hear in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations about the music we love on Record Room.

What does 2000s indie rock sound like in just 10 songs?

In this episode of Record Room, my brother and I choose 10 songs that capture the sound, energy, and feeling of indie rock in the 2000s.

This isn’t a ranking, and these aren’t necessarily our favorite songs. They’re 10 tracks that feel impossible to separate from the era, from the raw garage rock and post-punk revival of the early 2000s to the huge anthems, dance-floor energy, and more synth-driven sound that started emerging toward the end of the decade.

From The Strokes and Interpol to Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Vampire Weekend and Phoenix, we talk about the riffs, basslines, music videos, memories, and cultural moments that made these songs feel so defining of that era.

Narrowing it down to only 10 was almost impossible, and some of our favorite songs didn’t make the final list.

If you could add ONE song to this list, what would it be? Let us know in the comments 👇

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kFtlULPDMUU

What happens when an opera singer listens to Led Zeppelin IV?In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova to react to one of the most iconic rock albums of all time.We listen to Led Zeppelin IV together and talk through the details that stand out to her as a classically trained singer, from Robert Plant’s vocals and phrasing to the dynamics, arrangements, instrumentation, and moments that make the album so powerful. It’s part reaction, part music conversation, and part me getting to hear one of my favorite rock records through someone else’s ears.Elizaveta Kozlova is a NYC-based soprano who made her Lincoln Center debut as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro with New York Lyric Opera. She is a two-time Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Encouragement Award recipient and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Mannes School of Music. Her work spans opera, Baroque and contemporary music, including performances with Juilliard415 and Tenet Vocal Artists and a collaboration with Carnegie Hall on Into Air by Alex Mills presented at Frieze New York.
What is your favorite song from Led Zeppelin IV? Let us know in the comments 👇

Come with me inside three of my favorite record stores in New York City: Limited to One, Academy Records, and Village Revival.In this episode of Record Room, I dig through the bins and sit down with the people behind each store to hear the story behind each one and talk about the records and music that shaped them: the first albums they fell in love with, their desert-island picks, holy grails, unforgettable concerts, and the artists they’d love to see walk through the door.Along the way, we get into stories about seeing Nirvana live, a crew-only Almost Famous record, The Beatles’ butcher cover, and plenty of other rare records and unforgettable music stories.Which of these three stores would you visit first? And what NYC record store should I visit next? Let me know in the comments 👇

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube ⁠https://youtu.be/XnDMTU_SPgs?si=3FR4qiSeXbpSHnqY⁠

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, my brother and I revisited The Beatles’ Revolver from beginning to end, sharing our reactions and thoughts song by song.

He’s a Millennial, I’m Gen Z, and Revolver is one of our favorite Beatles albums. This isn’t a first listen. It’s a chance to hear what still surprises us, which songs hit differently now, and where our perspectives meet or differ 60 years after its release.

From “Taxman” and “Eleanor Rigby” to “She Said She Said” and “Tomorrow Never Knows,” we talk about the songwriting, production, emotions, and details that make every track feel like its own world. We also share which songs stood out most during this listen and why Revolver continues to feel so exciting six decades later.

What are your top three songs on Revolver? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Ranking Oasis songs is not for the weak.

In this episode of Record Room, we take on the impossible task of ranking our top 10 Oasis songs.

Oasis are one of our favorite bands of all time, and seeing them live made this list even harder. Their best songs can make you feel invincible, heartbroken, nostalgic, and hopeful, sometimes within the same few minutes. They turn private emotions into massive anthems, and that is a huge part of why their music has stayed with us for so long.

We talk through the classics, fan favorites, deep cuts, and the songs that shaped our love for the band, from Liam Gallagher’s unmistakable voice and Noel Gallagher’s songwriting to the memories and live moments that made each pick personal.

What’s your number one Oasis song? Share your top 10 with us.

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I went inside Radiohead’s KID A MNESIA Motion Picture House in Brooklyn, a large-scale audiovisual installation built around the music and artwork of Kid A and Amnesiac.

In this episode of Record Room, I explore the galleries, enormous paintings, lyric sketches, televisions, sculptures, and artwork created by Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood during the Kid A and Amnesiac recording sessions.

The experience also includes a 75-minute film accompanied by a new mix drawn from the original multitracks and rendered in six-point surround sound.

Kid A is one of my favorite albums of all time, and this genuinely felt like stepping inside the KID A MNESIA Exhibition in real life. The scale of the artwork, the visuals, and the sound made it one of the most memorable music experiences I’ve had in a while.

Motion Picture House was at the Agger Fish Building in Brooklyn from May 6 to July 12, 2026.

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Kid A or Amnesiac? And which song would you most want to hear in spatial audio? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Bleachers answer rapid-fire music questions, from the records that shaped them to the songs they still carry with them.I caught up with one of my favorite bands before their show for Record Room to talk about favorite albums, dream festival lineups, live moments, desert island records, and the music that shaped them.They also get into their favorite songs from their own catalog, what they love playing live, and their new album, everyone for ten minutes.What’s your favorite Bleachers song? Let me know in the comments.Hosted by Odette Nader.Guests: Mikey Freedom Hart, Mike Riddleberger, Evan Smith, and Zem Audu of Bleachers

Campbell Burns of Vacations joins Record Room for a music interview about favorite albums, live music, dream festival lineups, and the artists that shaped his world.

As Vacations enter their Pursuit of Anything era, Campbell talks through the songs, records, and influences behind one of indie pop’s most recognizable bands, including Radiohead, Sade, Weezer, Brian Eno, and more, plus a battle-of-the-bands round where he has to choose between some all-time favorites.

What’s your favorite Vacations song? Let me know in the comments.

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Some albums just sound better when the sun is out.

In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing 5 albums that sound like summer to me. Not just albums with one or two summer songs, but records that carry that feeling all the way through.

These are albums full of color, energy, melody, nostalgia, and replay value. Records that instantly change the mood when you put them on, whether you’re driving, walking around in the sun, staying out late, or just trying to make the day feel a little bigger than it actually is.

From psychedelic pop and indie rock to early-2010s festival energy, each album captures a different version of summer.

What album sounds like summer to you? Not just one song, but a full album that instantly puts you in that mood. Let me know in the comments 👇

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This Spotify version has been edited for audio rights. For the full video episode with the music listening moments and live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X0--0w25wF8

What happens when a classical composer listens to The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd?In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by composer and conductor Julián Fueyo to react to one of the most iconic albums of all time.We listen to The Dark Side of the Moon together and talk through the details that stood out to him as a composer, from the transitions and arrangements to the textures, production, atmosphere, lyrics, and emotional arc that make the album feel so timeless. It’s part reaction, part music conversation, and part me getting to hear one of the greatest records ever made through someone else’s ears.Julián Fueyo is a composer and conductor whose work has reached over 10 million streams across platforms. He studied composition at Yale School of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music, received the BMI Composer Award, and is a two-time ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award winner.What is your favorite song from The Dark Side of the Moon? Let us know in the comments 👇Follow me!YouTube: ‪ @Indie_music_vinyl Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylSpotify: @Indie Music VinylFollow Julián!YouTube: ‪ @JuliánFueyo Instagram: @julianfueyoTikTok: @julianfueyoSoundCloud: julianfueyoSpotify: Julián FueyoHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Julián Fueyo

Ranking Arctic Monkeys songs is not for the weak.In this episode of Record Room, we take on one of the hardest lists yet: ranking our top 10 Arctic Monkeys songs.Arctic Monkeys are one of my favorite bands of all time, and making this list reminded me why. They’re one of those rare bands that never stayed in one place for too long. From the raw energy of their early records to the cinematic heartbreak of Suck It and See, the cool confidence of AM, and the lounge-inspired world of their later albums, they’ve always found a way to evolve while still sounding unmistakably like themselves.We talk through the classics, fan favorites, deep cuts, and the songs that made us fall in love with Alex Turner’s writing in the first place, including “505,” “Cornerstone,” and “Secret Door.”What are your top 10 Arctic Monkeys songs? Share your ranking in the comments 👇Follow Me!Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylYouTube: @indie_music_vinylSpotify: @Indie Music VinylHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader

Some sad songs do more than make you cry. They stay with you.In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing 6 perfect sad songs and talking about why they hit so hard. These are songs about grief, regret, nostalgia, loneliness, death, and the kind of sadness that feels impossible to shake.Featuring songs by Alice in Chains, Sufjan Stevens, The Cure, Jimmy Eat World, Band of Horses, and Death Cab for Cutie, this episode is about the songs that hurt because they feel too real.What sad song feels perfect to you? Let me know in the comments 👇Follow Me!Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylYouTube: @indie_music_vinylSpotify: @Indie Music VinylHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader

What are the best rock albums of the 2020s so far?

In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing my top 5 rock albums of the 2020s, featuring The Strokes, Fontaines D.C., The Smile, Alvvays, and Sam Fender.

This isn’t meant to be a definitive ranking of every rock album from this decade. These are five albums I keep coming back to: The New Abnormal by The Strokes, Romance by Fontaines D.C., A Light for Attracting Attention by The Smile, Blue Rev by Alvvays, and People Watching by Sam Fender.

From legacy and reinvention to tension, fuzz, nostalgia, and big emotional storytelling, each record makes a different case for why rock, indie rock, and alternative music still feel alive now.

We also talk about songs like “The Adults Are Talking,” “Starburster,” “The Smoke,” “Belinda Says,” and “People Watching.”

What are your top 5 rock albums of the 2020s so far? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York is one of the greatest live performances ever captured.

In this episode of Record Room, we talk about the songs, covers, atmosphere, and choices that made this performance so unforgettable. From the unusual setlist and stripped back arrangements to The Meat Puppets section, the candlelit stage, and Kurt Cobain’s final vocal on “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” this is our conversation about a performance that became part of music history.

Nirvana did not give MTV a normal acoustic greatest hits show. They gave them deep cuts, strange covers, unexpected guests, and something far more intimate, fragile, and impossible to recreate.

For this episode, we also brought candles and white Stargazer lilies into our own set as a small nod to the original MTV Unplugged stage.

What is your favorite moment from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged? Let us know in the comments 👇

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This Spotify version has been edited for audio rights. For the full video episode with the music listening moments and live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BHU1UalbBP8

What happens when a classical composer listens to In Rainbows by Radiohead?

In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by composer and conductor Julián Fueyo to react to one of the most beloved Radiohead albums.

We react to In Rainbows together and talk through the details that stood out to him as a composer, from the arrangements and textures to the rhythms, atmosphere, lyrics, and moments that make the album so special. It’s part reaction, part music conversation, and part me getting to hear one of my favorite records through someone else’s ears.

Julián Fueyo is a composer and conductor whose work has reached over 10 million streams across platforms. He studied composition at Yale School of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music, received the BMI Composer Award, and is a two-time ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award winner.

What is your favorite song from In Rainbows? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Ranking The Smiths songs is not for the weak.

In this episode of Record Room, we take on an impossible task: ranking our top 10 The Smiths songs.

The Smiths are one of my favorite bands of all time, and this list reminded me why. From Johnny Marr’s unforgettable guitar work to Morrissey’s dramatic, funny, and painfully specific lyrics, their discography is filled with songs that feel timeless, emotional, strange, and completely their own.

We talk through the classics, the fan favorites, the deep cuts, and the songs that shaped our taste, including “This Charming Man,” “Half a Person,” “I Know It’s Over,” and more.

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This Spotify version has been edited for audio rights. For the full video version with the listening moments and live reactions, watch the episode on YouTube:⁠https://youtu.be/2PjCaVLP3cU?si=U2zUwEjj4T6MtT3U⁠

In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by music content creator Erika Freiman as we each share 6 songs we think are both perfect and underrated, including songs the other person had never heard before.

From indie rock and electronic to dreamy summer songs and slow burners that grow on you, we react to each track, talk about the songs we love, and share why we keep coming back to them.

Featuring songs by Radiohead, Gustavo Cerati, Magdalena Bay, Yo La Tengo, and more.

What song would make your list of perfect underrated songs? Let us know in the comments 👇

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In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by music content creator Erika Freiman as we each share 6 songs we think are both perfect and underrated, including songs the other person had never heard before.From indie rock and electronic to dreamy summer songs and slow burners that grow on you, we listen to each track in real time, react to them together, and talk about the songs we love and keep coming back to.Featuring songs by Radiohead, Gustavo Cerati, Magdalena Bay, Yo La Tengo, and more.What song would make your list of perfect underrated songs? Let us know in the comments 👇Follow Me!YouTube: @Indie_music_vinyl Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylSpotify: @Indie music vinylFollow Erika!YouTube: @erikafreizz Instagram: @erikafreizzTikTok: @erikafreimanSpotify: @Erika FreizzHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Erika Freiman

Some concerts are fun. Some become part of your life.

In this episode of Record Room, I’m sharing my top 5 concerts of all time after going to over 70 concerts. This was genuinely one of the hardest rankings I’ve ever had to make because live music means everything to me.

We talk about the shows that stayed with me forever, what made each one so unforgettable, and why being in a crowd full of people feeling the exact same thing is one of the best feelings in the world.

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What are the best debut albums of all time?A great debut introduces a band. A legendary debut starts a conversation.In this episode of Record Room, I sit down with my brother Juan to talk about 10 of our favorite debut albums ever. We share our favorite songs from each one, give context behind the records, and talk about what made these albums so special from the very beginning. These are the debuts that did more than introduce a band. They defined a sound, set a standard, and helped shape entire eras.From Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes to The Smiths, The Killers, Oasis, and more, this episode is a deep dive into the albums that started it all and still feel essential today.What debut album would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments 👇Follow Me!Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylYouTube: @indie_music_vinylHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader

The 90s gave us some of the most iconic albums of all time. But which 10 stand above the rest? In this episode of Record Room, we rank our top 10 albums of the 90s, talk through each pick, share some of our favorite songs from every album, and get into why these records still hold up today.

From britpop and grunge to alternative and indie classics, we break down what makes each album special, why they continue to define the decade, and which ones were the hardest to place.

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The Strokes helped define the sound and style of indie rock in the early 2000s. But how did they get there, and why do they still matter so much today?

In this episode of Record Room, we dive into the story of The Strokes, their full album journey, and the impact they had on indie rock.

From Is This It to The New Abnormal, we talk about their evolution, our favorite albums and songs, their coolest moments, the pressure of fame, and how they opened the door for so many bands that came after them.

We also share personal stories, including seeing them live, meeting them at the airport, and why they remain one of our favorite bands of all time.

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You asked. I answered. And some of these got very honest 😳

In this episode of Record Room, I answer 50 of your questions about favorite albums, artist debates, concerts, vinyl collecting, personal stories, and the music that shaped me.

From Oasis vs Blur and Arctic Monkeys vs The Strokes to Radiohead deep cuts, underrated bands, perfect albums, first records, and the songs I keep coming back to, this episode is basically a deep dive into the music that means the most to me.

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What made The Beatles the most influential band of all time?

In this episode of Record Room, we break down six specific ways The Beatles reshaped the music industry and changed the way we listen. They weren’t just massive. They changed the rules of music.

From songwriting and studio innovation to album making and artistic risk, this episode explores the blueprint The Beatles created and why their impact is still everywhere.

We also talk about some of the songs and albums that made us love them in the first place.

What’s your favorite Beatles fact? Drop it in the comments 👇

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One album vs. another. Round after round. Only one wins.

In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by my brothers Nico and Juan as we put some of our favorite albums against each other in an album face off.

From indie classics to albums that shaped our taste in music, we debate which ones we love more and why some of these matchups were nearly impossible.

Let us know in the comments: Which album would win for you? 👇

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