Off the Record Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/off-the-record-d95f49fb-e3ac-49dc-acf2-bed18ca658be Like debating music with your friends, but better. Join us for a laid-back deep dive into random songs and albums, where we share our opinions, have a laugh, and try not to take music journalism too seriously. © 2026 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge fd42a92b-d7de-50e4-aec0-cd1dac470abb yes en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:55:33 -0700 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:56:37 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/BUvBXRYUsCaSOrClPImlhg3JqM9OxnuxP9v21HzZJSA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODNl/M2JkZDhkZmZlNTcy/MjE5NmFjOWM3MjUx/ZDNiYS5wbmc.jpg Off the Record episodic KMIH 88.9 The Bridge Like debating music with your friends, but better. Join us for a laid-back deep dive into random songs and albums, where we share our opinions, have a laugh, and try not to take music journalism too seriously. Like debating music with your friends, but better. Music reviews, opinionated, laid back, humorous KMIH 88.9 The Bridge No No The Comeback Season 4 4 The Comeback Season full f3bf51b8-b16c-4591-ade6-1fb0e9796558 https://offtherecordmusicpodcast.transistor.fm/4 In this episode of Off the Record, Alexandra and I celebrate the massive return of four iconic artists who released their most personal albums in early 2026. We begin with Charlie Puth, whose yacht rock album Whatever’s Clever was inspired by a Taylor Swift shoutout and marks his new chapter as a father. Next, we dive into Harry Styles’ Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, exploring his journey of falling back in love with music through synth-pop hits and vulnerable ballads. We also highlight the comeback of The Fray, who returned after a twelve-year break with A Light That Waits. Finally, we analyze Bruno Mars’ The Romantic, which follows the full cycle of love from flirty funk to the heart-wrenching breakup tracks rumored to be about his long-term relationship. 

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]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:55:26 -0700 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 2506 In this episode of Off the Record, Alexandra and I celebrate the massive return of four iconic artists who released their most personal albums in early 2026. We begin with Charlie Puth, whose yacht rock album Whatever’s Clever was inspired by a Taylor Swift shoutout and marks his new chapter as a father. Next, we dive into Harry Styles’ Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, exploring his journey of falling back in love with music through synth-pop hits and vulnerable ballads. We also highlight the comeback of The Fray, who returned after a twelve-year break with A Light That Waits. Finally, we analyze Bruno Mars’ The Romantic, which follows the full cycle of love from flirty funk to the heart-wrenching breakup tracks rumored to be about his long-term relationship. 

]]> Music reviews, opinionated, laid back, humorous No From Garage Guitar to Garcia’s "Alligator": A Conversation with Bella Rayne 3 3 From Garage Guitar to Garcia’s "Alligator": A Conversation with Bella Rayne full 9cbad117-decb-4565-aadf-e268d0da4cc6 https://offtherecordmusicpodcast.transistor.fm/3 How does an 18-year-old go from picking up a dusty garage guitar during the pandemic to playing Jerry Garcia’s legendary "Alligator" Stratocaster alongside icons like Melvin Seals?


In this episode of Off the Record, I sit down with self-taught phenom Bella Rayne. Bella shares her incredible journey of learning by ear, blending the grit of 90s grunge with the fluid grooves of the jam-band scene, and overcoming performance anxiety to share the stage with legends. We also dive into her work with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and get a sneak peek into the making of her debut album. Whether you're an aspiring musician or a longtime Deadhead, Bella’s perspective on finding your own sound is not to be missed.

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In this episode of Off the Record, I sit down with self-taught phenom Bella Rayne. Bella shares her incredible journey of learning by ear, blending the grit of 90s grunge with the fluid grooves of the jam-band scene, and overcoming performance anxiety to share the stage with legends. We also dive into her work with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and get a sneak peek into the making of her debut album. Whether you're an aspiring musician or a longtime Deadhead, Bella’s perspective on finding your own sound is not to be missed.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:28:50 -0700 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 1085 How does an 18-year-old go from picking up a dusty garage guitar during the pandemic to playing Jerry Garcia’s legendary "Alligator" Stratocaster alongside icons like Melvin Seals?


In this episode of Off the Record, I sit down with self-taught phenom Bella Rayne. Bella shares her incredible journey of learning by ear, blending the grit of 90s grunge with the fluid grooves of the jam-band scene, and overcoming performance anxiety to share the stage with legends. We also dive into her work with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and get a sneak peek into the making of her debut album. Whether you're an aspiring musician or a longtime Deadhead, Bella’s perspective on finding your own sound is not to be missed.

]]> Music reviews, opinionated, laid back, humorous No Unpacking The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show/National Anthem, And Taylor Swift's New Release on the Opalite Music Video 2 2 Unpacking The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show/National Anthem, And Taylor Swift's New Release on the Opalite Music Video full 9d52a1b6-7a83-4e67-87ce-45cad2e63351 https://offtherecordmusicpodcast.transistor.fm/2  In this episode of Off the Record, we break down the absolute madness of the Super Bowl LX weekend. We're diving into the gold standard National Anthem performed by Charlie Puth, the massive Puerto Rican neighborhood-themed halftime show by Bad Bunny, and that wild 50-yard line wedding. We also unpack the surprise "Opalite" music video, the celebrity cameos, and all the hidden Easter eggs fans are currently losing their minds over by Taylor Swift. 

]]>  In this episode of Off the Record, we break down the absolute madness of the Super Bowl LX weekend. We're diving into the gold standard National Anthem performed by Charlie Puth, the massive Puerto Rican neighborhood-themed halftime show by Bad Bunny, and that wild 50-yard line wedding. We also unpack the surprise "Opalite" music video, the celebrity cameos, and all the hidden Easter eggs fans are currently losing their minds over by Taylor Swift. 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:23:54 -0700 KMIH 88.9 The Bridge KMIH 88.9 The Bridge 760  In this episode of Off the Record, we break down the absolute madness of the Super Bowl LX weekend. We're diving into the gold standard National Anthem performed by Charlie Puth, the massive Puerto Rican neighborhood-themed halftime show by Bad Bunny, and that wild 50-yard line wedding. We also unpack the surprise "Opalite" music video, the celebrity cameos, and all the hidden Easter eggs fans are currently losing their minds over by Taylor Swift. 

]]> Music reviews, opinionated, laid back, humorous No The Best Albums of 2025 1 1 The Best Albums of 2025 full 6b21fc07-1615-4eed-bc1a-2d6cc2440cd9 https://offtherecordmusicpodcast.transistor.fm/1 Diving straight into the biggest Album releases of 2025. We’re putting Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Benson Boone, and the Weekend on the chopping block to give you our raw, unfiltered opinions on the tracks from 2025. From Taylor’s latest era to Abel’s new vibe, we’re breaking down the hits (and misses)

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]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:15:20 -0800 Charlotte Arthur Charlotte Arthur 1565 Diving straight into the biggest Album releases of 2025. We’re putting Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Benson Boone, and the Weekend on the chopping block to give you our raw, unfiltered opinions on the tracks from 2025. From Taylor’s latest era to Abel’s new vibe, we’re breaking down the hits (and misses)

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