Steven and Ian begin with a brief discussion about fireworks and the emo music associated with them. They then address the backlash from Lorde’s fans regarding the defective “transparent” CD version of her latest album, Virgin. Steven expresses his enthusiasm for the mainstream attention CD discussions are receiving, although he is concerned that this negative publicity could deter people from the format.

Following that, they explore the AI band The Velvet Sundown, which has quickly amassed 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify within just a few weeks. They also reflect on the recent Glastonbury Festival and ponder why European music festivals seem to be significantly more enjoyable than their American counterparts. To conclude, they engage in the Q3 Fantasy Albums Draft and discuss some of the most eagerly awaited releases for the upcoming three months.

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