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Hear Nebraska's On The Record podcast team breaks down 'Get Cot Livin,' the full-length record from Lincoln prog rock band Universe Contest out Oct. 31, 2017. Podcast by Andrew Stellmon, Chance Solem-Pfeifer Edit by Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Lincoln post-punk band Better Friend makes a leap forward with its gripping debut LP ‘Just Turn Green.’ Vocalist Meghan Munyon sat down with our managing editor to talk about the record’s central figures, telling hard truths to family and friends and the catharsis of the quintet’s live show. Recorded Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at KZUM. Interview & Editing by Andrew Stellmon

With new record ‘Negative Boogie' (July 14, Ba Da Bing Records), Omaha songwriter and bandleader David Nance carries on all the rage and euphoria of last year’s success while making the most of his recent ascendance as a local and touring artist. Hear Nebraska's album review podcasters discuss Nance’s newfound sense of production, the humor hiding in his vocal flourishes and why ‘Negative Boogie’ is a mid-way frontrunner for On The Record’s top album of the year. Podcasters: Chance Solem-Pfeifer, Andrew Stellmon Edit: Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Twinsmith's latest effort 'Stay Cool' strips the band's instrumentation back to the bare essentials, resulting in pop that harkens back to the '80s but feels entirely modern. Listen as our On The Record podcast team — Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer — reviews 'Stay Cool,' out July 14 on Saddle Creek Records.

See Through Dresses’ latest album ‘Horse of the Other World’ marks a directional shift for the Omaha indie rock band, blending a multitude of synth into its dreamy shoegaze. Listen as our On The Record podcast team — Andrew Stellmon, Chance Solem-Pfeifer and newcomer Sam Crisler — reviews the band’s sophomore record, out July 14 on Tiny Engines.

On this double episode of On The Record, Hear Nebraska's Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer review two new albums out via Saddle Creek Records. First, it's the washed-out guitar album from the newly rejuvenated Land Of Talk. Then, at 13 minutes, your hosts turn toward "Capacity" and discuss how Big Thief's sophomore record is humble and shifting on its way to brilliance. Purchase both albums at saddle-creek.com.

Long a talented drummer for many a Nebraska band, David Ozinga takes the architectural reins for his rollicking, lo-fi debut solo record. Listen as our podcast reviewers explore its various nooks and crannies in the latest episode of On The Record. Buy the album here: https://quietverse.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-verse

Hear Nebraska's album review podcasters, Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer, dig into "Salutations" — the latest from renowned singer-songwriter Conor Oberst. They discuss The Felice Brothers' impact on the album, examine Oberst's big swings at choruses, and hold it up to October's "Ruminations," which contains 10 original versions of this album's 17 tracks. Buy "Salutations" here: conoroberst.inktankmerch.com/item/517/conor-oberst-salutations

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer review the third solo album from Tim Kasher (Curisve, The Good Life). "No Resolution" offers some of the most ambitious orchestration and narrative focus of Kasher's career. Buy the album here: https://15passenger.bandcamp.com/

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer discuss and compare two recent instrumental releases from Nebraska — the droning mysticism of Bus Gas and the synth carnival of John Freidel. Buy both albums with the links below. johnfreidel.bandcamp.com bbuussggaass.bandcamp.com

Listen as Hear Nebraska managing editor Andrew Stellmon and former managing editor Chance Solem-Pfeifer reel off the Nebraska music highlights of 2016. Time stamps are included behind the selected artists if you’d like to skip around the podcast. On The Record’s Favorite 2016 Albums Voices From The Moon by Jack Hotel (2:20) Bogusman by Bogusman (5:55) La Maga by Conny Franko (9:15) Ruminations by Conor Oberst (12:30) A shout-out to Kait Berreckman’s Battle Scenes (16:15) On The Record’s Favorite 2016 Songs and Singles “Loose Ends” by Oquoa (17:15) “Try To Stay On My Side” by Uh Oh (19:25) “Without You” by Mesonjixx (20:45) “Katz” (Live)/ “Teleprompter King” by The Hottman Sisters (22:25) “Flashdrive” by Both (25:00) “Young & Realistic” by The Faint (27:20) Honorable Mentions and Discoveries The Ambulanters (29:50) Bed Rest (32:05) Edem (33:05) INFNTLP ((35:40) David Nance (37:00) Bib (39:25) The Way Out (40:45) Andrea Von Kampen (42:05) The Year in Nebraska-Adjacent Music Big Thief and the beauty of

Managing editor Andrew Stellmon and contributor Chance Solem-Pfeifer review the spare, and often lyrically brilliant, new solo album from Conor Oberst. Buy it here: http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/ruminations

HN managing editor Andrew Stellmon and contributor Chance Solem-Pfeifer review "La Maga" by Omaha emcee Conny Franko and producer SM-Grims. Find the album on iTunes or Spotify.

Kait Berreckman’s long-awaited ‘Battle Scenes’ explores whimsically detailed stories of internal struggle and nervous energy through an assembly of smartly-crafted pop songs. Listen as our On The Record podcast team reviews the Omaha singer/songwriter’s sophomore record, out Aug 24.

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer review the self-titled album from Bogusman. The Lincoln prog-punk quartet releases the album Saturday, July 23 at Duffy's Tavern. Buy it here: http://bogusman.bandcamp.com/

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer review "Masterpiece" by Big Thief. The Brooklyn quartet's debut album is the latest release (and newest signing) from Omaha's Saddle Creek Records. Buy the album here: https://bigthief.bandcamp.com/releases

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer review the sophomore album from Lincoln folk/bluegrass band Jack Hotel. Buy the album here: https://jackhotel.bandcamp.com/

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer discuss the debut LP from Lincoln post-punk quartet Powers. Buy "Night Friends" (after April 30, 2016) via Powers' Bandcamp page: https://powersband.bandcamp.com/

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer discuss the third record from Josh Hoyer and his band, now named Soul Colossal. "Running From Love" is out now on Silver Street Records: http://www.joshhoyer.com/

Andrew Stellmon and Chance Solem-Pfeifer discuss "We Disappear," the 7th studio album from the Portland punk trio The Thermals. The record is out on Saddle Creek on Friday, March 25. Order it here: http://saddle-creek.com/thethermals/