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No Expectations 141: We're Gonna Be Okay
My favorite LP of 2026 so far, the best new album that's not on streaming, and two more recommendations. Plus, the next generation of Chicago music.
Apr 9
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No Expectations 140: Swimming
The best punk album of the year so far and three more recommended LPs. Plus, some thoughts on the 'reporters using AI to write and edit their stories…
Apr 2
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No Expectations 139: Pearls
The joys of reading magazines in 2026. Plus, recommended albums by i26connector, Ellie O'Neill, Red PK, and more. There's a good playlist this week…
Mar 26
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No Expectations 130: The Sound It Made
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No Expectations 138: Pieces
New LPs from Dialup Ghost, Resavoir, and Spencer Hoffman. Plus, a Finnish action movie and a 15-song playlist.
Mar 19
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No Expectations 137: Good Friend
Recommended new LPs from Natalie Jane Hill, Dagmar Zuniga, Doll Spirit Vessel, and more. Plus, another book on tennis and a 15-song playlist
Mar 12
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No Expectations 136: Choo Choo
New LPs from Star Moles, Pileup, and Lala Lala. Plus, the joys of 'being a regular,' an essay collection on tennis, and 'The Pitt.'
Mar 5
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No Expectations 135: Hedgesitting
New albums from Liz Cooper, Mod Lang, Remember Sports, and more. Plus, Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' and Édouard Louis' 'The End of Eddy.'
Feb 26
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No Expectations 134: Koneko
Eclectic and excellent albums from Momoko Gill, Nilza Costa, Feller and more. Plus, Akinola Davies Jr's 'My Father's Shadow' and Annie Ernaux's 'The…
Feb 19
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No Expectations 133: Arrow
Four albums for your week from Ratboys, Ulrika Spacek, and more. Plus, 'The Secret Agent,' Greg Grandin's 'America, América,' and yes, the Bad Bunny…
Feb 12
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No Expectations 132: Penny in the Lake
Five new LPs worth hearing from Marta Del Grandi, Sunday Mourners, Hazel City, and more. Plus, as always, a 15-song playlist of my favorite recent…
Feb 5
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