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BV Weekly

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Coachella
Indie Rock
Punk Rock
Nine Inch Nails
Hardcore Music
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Sabrina Carpenter
Carol G
Justin Bieber
Deftones
Turnstile
Geese
David Byrne
Jack White
Brooklynvegan
Iggy Pop
2026 Grammy Awards
Tyler, the Creator
Indie Country
Acid Bath

BV Weekly is a podcast presented by the long-running music publication BrooklynVegan. Each week, founder Dave Levine and longtime editor Andrew Sacher will dive into the week’s music news and a few new albums and songs that we recommend, with a focus on indie rock, punk, metal, hip hop, and beyond.

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Dave went to the NYC edition of Slide Away fest with Swirlies, Chapterhouse, Nothing & Hum. Andrew listened to all 3 Drake albums. Dave lists 5 (actually more) great rock records that came out this year in addition to Zach Bryan and Joyce Manor, and ... more

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+ Phoebe Bridgers began making her long-awaited return, Charli XCX stoked the flames of "Rock Music" discourse, new Kevin Morby, and three new side projects with some familiar faces from the emo/post-hardcore world all popped up at once. Dave and I t... more

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And do guitar solos matter? We talk Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 greatest guitar solos of all time, and whether Geese & MJ Lenderman belong on there. Andrew is back, Dave & Bill saw Bob Mould's '90s reunited band Sugar, Bill & Amanda saw the ... more

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Amanda picks an early contender for song of the summer, Dave went to see a lot of bands (Thursday, Gorilla Biscuits, Straight Ahead, Dethklok, Amon Amarth, Castle Rat & more). We talk the NY Times' list of 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters incl... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Sacher
Editor at BrooklynVegan; on parental leave during this episode
BrooklynVegan
Episode: Top Albums of Q1 2026, according to Andrew (Bonus Episode!)
Mikey Poutine Rishwain
Longtime friend of BV, organizer/curator for Montreal scene
BV Montreal partners / Angine de Poitrine promoter
Episode: Morrissey, Michael Stipe & that viral polka dot mathrock duo Angine de Poitrine
Lee Ranaldo
Guitarist of Sonic Youth and lifelong Grateful Dead fan
Sonic Youth
Episode: RIP Bob Weir ft. special guest Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) + New Mitski, Zach Bryan & more
Anna Zanes
Editor-in-Chief of Alt Press
Alt Press
Episode: When We Were Young Recap, Sick New World, Hardcore's Latest It-Band(s?) & more
Amanda Hatfield
Fellow BrooklynVegan editor and Rilo Kiley concert attendee.
BrooklynVegan
Episode: Rilo Kiley's Return, Eminem's Stans, Turnstile's Tiny Stage Dive & more
Bill Pearis
Runs BrooklynVegan's indie basement column and hosts The BrooklynVegan Show
BrooklynVegan
Episode: IDLES brought back '90s NYC + New Albums from Blood Orange, The Beths, The Hives & More
Georgia Maq
Solo artist and frontwoman of Camp Cope.
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Episode: Greet Death, Emo Bands Going Heavy, Witch Club Satan & Georgia Maq's Labubu
Zohran Mamdani
Rapper and political candidate for mayor of NYC, also known as Mr. Cardamom.
Episode: Zohran Mamdani's Rap Past, Outbreak Fest, Wednesday's Anticipated Album & More

Hosts

Dave Levine
Host and founder of BrooklynVegan; longtime editor and key voice behind BV Weekly.
Amanda
Co-host and BV contributor, regularly on-air and involved in BV coverage.
Bill Pearis
Regular co-host and BrooklynVegan contributor, with deep catalog knowledge and industry insight.
Andrew Sacher
Co-host/Editor, long-time BV contributor and part of BV Weekly editorial leadership.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • New Fav Music Pod

    Definitely put me on a lot of new artists from multiples different genres. Most shows I go to are in NY so hearing from locals on shows means more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peety72
    United States4 months ago
  • I likey

    But they classify too much mediocre rock as ‘indie’

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iwantmybreakingbad
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great!

    Great music podcast! Love the deep dives in music news and all the albums. It's great to hear from people that actually know what they're talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    calijk
    United States7 months ago
  • Informative and enjoyable

    Truly the best music podcast out there. Covers lots of interesting topics and recommends tons of good bands!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MalFII
    United States8 months ago
  • Funny and informative

    The best music blog now has a very good pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billiamsburg
    United States10 months ago

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Fans appreciate the knowledgeable, venue-and-scene grounded analysis and clear editorial voice.
Many find the mix of nostalgia with current coverage engaging and informative.
Listeners praise the show's depth on music news and deep dives into albums and live moments.

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Bill's Best Albums of Q1 2026 (Another Bonus Episode!)
Q: Anything you want to disclaimer before we dive into the list?
Bill Pearis clarifies the scope (Q1 2026 releases only) and notes that the list is his personal favorites, not a definitive ranking.
RIP Bob Weir ft. special guest Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) + New Mitski, Zach Bryan & more
Q: What do you think about the legacy of the Grateful Dead now that Bob Weir is gone?
The songs of the Grateful Dead will continue to be part of the American songbook and influence musicians for years to come.
RIP Bob Weir ft. special guest Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) + New Mitski, Zach Bryan & more
Q: What are some of your favorite Bob Weir songs?
Lee mentions songs like 'Me and My Uncle', 'El Paso', and 'Jack Straw' as his favorites, highlighting their significance in the Dead's catalog.
RIP Bob Weir ft. special guest Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) + New Mitski, Zach Bryan & more
Q: Where do we begin with Bob Weir?
It's hard to figure out where to begin with Bob, who made immense contributions to the Grateful Dead and was instrumental in carrying on the band's legacy after Jerry Garcia's death.
My Bloody Valentine & Converge's Returns, Cindy Lee's Entrancing Live Show + More
Q: What's exciting about My Bloody Valentine's recent activity?
They played their first show in seven years, which created a buzz about potential new music and showcased classic tracks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BV Weekly

What is BV Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

BV Weekly offers a brisk, opinionated take on indie rock, punk, metal, and related scenes, mixing week-in-review music news with new album recommendations and deep dives into classic records. Across episodes, the show balances timely festival chatter, live-show reminiscences, and thoughtful retrospectives (notably on 1996-era albums and Riot Grrrl history), all anchored by a collaborative host duo and a rotating set of BV contributors. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to blend industry debate with fan-oriented banter, plus regular plugs for BrooklynVegan's coverage and shop. The format tends to reward listeners who want informed, opinionated takes, cross-genre relevance, and a sense of community around indie and alternative music scenes... more

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2. Mikey Poutine Rishwain
3. Lee Ranaldo
4. Anna Zanes
5. Amanda Hatfield
6. Bill Pearis
7. Georgia Maq
8. Zohran Mamdani

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