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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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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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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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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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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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March 2026
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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josh terry
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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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josh terry
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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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josh terry
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