March Madness | S2E5

Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book | S2E6

After an old-fashioned episode of the NTRLD Pod last week (one in which our March Madness bracket picks may or may not have panned out to well…), we’re back on your podcast feed with another edition of NTRLD Spins. This week, your co-hosts Nick DeSantis and Todd Roshong dive into a fun mixtape from nearly a decade ago: Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book. First, we remind ourselves what 2016 Chicago rap was often like, and what made this project stand out so much from the crowd. Then, we break down each side of the vinyl and discuss our favorite tracks. Lastly, we give the record high praise before teasing another fun album review coming soon.

March Madness | S2E5

We're taking a quick break from NTRLD Spins to bring back some good old-fashioned banter to your podcast feed. Your hosts Nick DeSantis and Todd Roshong are once again joined by guest Ben Barich to discuss creating our March Madness brackets. Let it be known: This episode was recorded before brackets were closed, and we had a lot of tech issues this time around, so bear with us. If you manage to make it through this episode, we hope you get a kick out of some of the decisions we made.

Kendrick Lamar - GNX | S2E4

Here at NTRLD Spins, we often talk about the greatest records you didn’t know you needed to know. But this week? We think everyone ought to know this project! Your cohosts Nick DeSantis and Todd Roshong are very excited to share our review of GNX by Kendrick Lamar. Littered with Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Rap Album, this project is deserving of all of its praise. Nick and Todd walk through the album, track by track, sharing background information and listening takeaways. Teaser: Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the highest scores we’ve given out thus far…

Frank Flash - Artist Interview | S2E3

We have an exciting episode this week on NTRLD Spins. Your hosts Nick DeSantis and Todd Roshong have the pleasure of welcoming to the show, up-and-coming EDM artist out of Bellingham, WA, by way of Woodinville…Frank Flash! A hometown friend of Nick, Frankie joins the show to discuss his transition from rap (under the name Middl C) to EDM. His new identity is one of growth, perseverance, and optimism, as encapsulated by his new song TRYIN. Out now wherever you stream your music: * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/78Q8sL8TF8W0xYWP3blijY?si=f5b2dbbfe8544111 * Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/song/tryin/1874749246

Joey Bada$$ - B4.DA.$$ | S2E2

Welcome back to NTRLD Spins: an album review podcast where two friends chop it up regarding the greatest records you didn’t know you needed to know. This week, your cohosts Nick DeSantis and Todd Roshong review B4.DA.$$ by Joey Bada$$ (2015). First up, Nick imparts some wisdom on Joey's background and journey to releasing his first studio album at age 20. Then, your hosts walk through top tracks, highs and lows, and the story that we think the artist is trying to convey throughout the album. At the end, we tease what's up next on NTRLD Spins...