No Expectations

No Expectations 145: Fenceline

Recommended new albums from Mildred, Pearla, Brad Goodall, and more. Plus, seeing Bruce Springsteen for the first time.

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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…

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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.

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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 • 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 • 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 • josh terry

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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 • 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 • 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 • josh terry

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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.'

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February 2026

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.'

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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…

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