Archive - No Expectations

No Expectations 117: Surviving You

10 albums to check out this week. Plus, a new look for the newsletter and a stacked roundup of gig recaps.

Aug 14 •

July 2025

No Expectations 116: Be Here Now

Unpacking a particularly stacked New Music Friday: Seven LPs to check out now.

Jul 31 •

No Expectations 115: Dandelions

Seven new albums worth your time this week. Plus, gig recaps of two nights of Phish at the United Center.

Jul 24 •

No Expectations 114: Playing Classics

Ten stellar new indie rock LPs worth your time.

Jul 17 •

No Expectations 113: Lotta Love

A short holiday newsletter with a 60-song playlist of old favorites.

Jul 3 •

June 2025

May 2025

No Expectations 110: Deadhead

A Taste Profile interview with Foxwarren’s Andy Shauf and Avery Kissick. Plus, new LPs from Moontype and Florry.

May 29 •

No Expectations 109: Dark Star

Another trip to the Sphere to see Dead & Company. Plus, new albums from Grace Rogers, Paper Castles, and Ben Hackett.

May 22 •

No Expectations 108: Free Association

A Taste Profile interview with Friendship’s Dan Wriggins. Plus, a 15-song playlist and a new album from Maia Friedman.

May 15 •

No Expectations 107: Small Things

Eight (8!) new albums to check out this week. Plus, a 15-song playlist and gig recaps from Japanese Breakfast to Robber Robber and more.

May 8 •

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