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No Expectations 150: Touch Grass
A cool newsletter milestone. Plus, a 60-song patio-ready playlist for the holiday.
Jul 2
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Josh Terry
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June 2026
No Expectations 149: On Your Side
Stellar new LPs from Styrofoam Winos, Haylie Davis, Shabason & Krgovich, and more. Plus, another World Cup recommendation, but this time it's a movie.
Jun 25
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Josh Terry
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No Expectations 148: Blowin’ Up
Five stellar albums from Tara Clerkin Trio, Slippers, BASIC and more. Plus, a big book to read throughout the World Cup.
Jun 18
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Josh Terry
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The 40 Best Albums of 2026 So Far
...According to some guy in Chicago. Plus, 40 more recommended LPs, including every new full-length I wrote about in No Expectations this year.
Jun 4
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Josh Terry
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May 2026
No Expectations 147: Chevy
Three nights of Twin Peaks’ reunion residency at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. Plus, three recommended releases from Age of Peace, Cola, and Trinity Ace.
May 21
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Josh Terry
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No Expectations 146: Wild World
Five stellar albums I should have written about in 2025. Plus, “Blue Heron” and a 15-song playlist of new-to-me tracks from last year.
May 14
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Josh Terry
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No Expectations 145: Fenceline
Recommended new albums from Mildred, Pearla, Brad Goodall, and more. Plus, seeing Bruce Springsteen for the first time.
May 7
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Josh Terry
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April 2026
No Expectations 144: Other Side
New albums from Double Extra Large, Gia Margaret, Gawshock and more. Plus, the New York Times' 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list (just…
Apr 30
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Josh Terry
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No Expectations 143: Something Worth Waiting For
A Taste Profile interview with Friko's Niko Kapetan. Plus, recommended albums by Accessory and Brown Horse.
Apr 23
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Josh Terry
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No Expectations 142: Wants For Everyone
Recommended new albums by Spoils, Daffodil-11, and National Photo Committee. Plus, the best documentary I've seen in a long time and a meditative…
Apr 16
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Josh Terry
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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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Josh Terry
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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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Josh Terry
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