Out Of Ten Podcast

11/28/2023

On this week’s Out of Ten, we’re nearing the end of 2023 and the final big album releases of the year! We review new albums from Danny Brown and Andre 3000, two prolific older rappers who are feeling so out of touch with the modern rap game, that one chose to rap solely about it, and the other completely veered into a different genre! Find out which one is which!

We also check out two new collaboration track between Bjork and Rosalía, and Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-281-old-man-rap/

11/20/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we’re only a few weeks away from List SZN, and knock off reviews of some of the final albums of 2023! We both review PinkPantheress’ “Heaven Knows”, Michael reviews Victoria Monet’s “JAGUAR II” fresh off her Grammy noms, and albums from MIKE and Psyché. Sage reviews “Light, Dark, Light Again” by Angie McMahon, and we check out new tracks by Allie X and Emotional Oranges.

And somehow we tangent into our random knowledge of Swedish Death Metal and Norwegian Black Metal, and go into all the weirdness and murder during the 90s Norwegian Black Metal scene.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-280-norwegian-black-metal/

11/13/2023

It’s Grammy nomination time! On this week’s Out Of Ten, we continue our yearly tradition, and go through the biggest Grammy categories! For each award, we discuss the nominees, who we want to win, and who we think actually will win, and tally our predictions back up in the Winter after the awards!

We also check out some new tracks, like Dua Lipa’s “Houdini”, and tracks from MGMT, Julia Holter, and Peggy Gou & Lenny Kravitz. Listen to see who we think the big winners will be!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-279-2024-grammy-predictions/

11/06/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, We get too distracted throughout the ep, but are able to finally give our thoughts on Sampha’s “Lahai”, and review new releases from Sigrid, Poppy, Black Pumas, and Wild Nothing.

We go into the biggest music news of the week, and listen to the Beatles’ new track “Now and Then”, and the process on its creation, and check out other tracks from Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion, Green Day, and Kid Cudi!

On this week’s Out Of Ten, We get too distracted throughout the ep, but are able to finally give our thoughts on Sampha’s “Lahai”, and review new releases from Sigrid, Poppy, Black Pumas, and Wild Nothing. We go into the biggest music news of the week, and listen to the Beatles’ new track ...

10/30/2023

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-277-the-spookiest-album-of-2023/

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we’ve got a wild ride of album reviews! We first hit our Canada quota with reviews of Rêve’s “Saturn Return” and TALK’s “Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees”. Michael then moves to Germany to review German singer AYLIVA’s album “Schwarzes Herz”. And just in time for Halloween, Sage ends album reviews with the creepiest album he’s heard all year, Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter’s “SAVED!”.

Track reviews include new ones from Green Day, Charly Bliss, Beabadoobee & Laufey, Q, Dave, Pashanim, and YUNGBLUD.

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we’ve got a wild ride of album reviews! We first hit our Canada quota with reviews of Rêve’s “Saturn Return” and TALK’s “Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees”. Michael then moves to Germany to review German singer AYLIVA’s album “Schwarzes Herz”. And jus...

10/17/2023

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-275-for-all-the-dawgs/

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael is back in-person, and we review a big one with Drake’s “For All The Dogs”. Michael also reviews an AOTY candidate in Sufjan Steven’s “Javelin”, and reviews albums from Arkells and Carter Vail. Sage also reviews Hannah Diamond’s “Perfect Picture”, and we discuss “Re: This Is Why”, the remix/cover companion to Paramore’s album from this year.

We also check out a good chunk of tracks this week, from PinkPantheress, Sigrid, Denzel Curry, Noah Kahan, Leoni Grey, Rêve, and Avenged Sevenfold & P***y Riot.

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael is back in-person, and we review a big one with Drake’s “For All The Dogs”. Michael also reviews an AOTY candidate in Sufjan Steven’s “Javelin”, and reviews albums from Arkells and Carter Vail. Sage also reviews Hannah Diamond’s “Perfect Picture.....

10/02/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, it’s a monthly album review round-up! Michael is still with us remotely as he travels the Wild West of Canada, and reviews Doja Cat’s “Scarlet”, and albums from D2X and Teddy Swims. We also finally review James Blake’s “Playing Robots Into Heaven”, and Sage reviews solid pop albums from Kylie Minogue and Chappell Roan.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-273-september-2023-review-round-up/

09/25/2023

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-272-all-female-review-week/

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael joins remotely during his trip out west to Calgary, and we unknowingly end up with an all-female review week!

We share our thoughts on albums from Madison Beer, Mitski, and Romy, Michael reviews new ones from Tinashe and The Beaches, and Sage lastly reviews the latest album from Roísín Murphy and the controversy surrounding its release.

Sage also lets you know what he did on his birthday weekend, and Michael reviews his time seeing X Ambassadors and Hozier live!

09/18/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Half-Asian pop queens go head-to-head as we review Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” and Laufey’s “Bewitched” to see who released the better album in early September. We also check out The Chemical Brothers’ 10th album “For That Beautiful Feeling”.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-271-half-asian-pop-queens/

09/11/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we’ve got a slow episode with Slowdive’s “everything is alive” as our only album review this week.

But Sage also reviews his time at the Smashing Pumpkins/Interpol/Rival Sons show, and we check out some new tracks from JID & Lil Yachty, Mannequin P***y, and 30 Seconds To Mars.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-270-skin-in-the-game/

09/04/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we catch up on some summer album releases, and give our takes on albums from Charlotte Cardin, Jon Batiste, Greta Van Fleet, The Japanese House, and Dadi Freyr!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-269-world-meh-radio/

08/28/2023

On this week's Out Of Ten, we have a slow review week with Michael giving his thoughts on albums from Mckinley Dixon and Hozier, but we fill the gap by talking about our new favourite TikToker DJ Mandy, the Toronto Fence Lady saga, and music news like the Scooter Braun exodus, and Rich Men North of Richmond.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-268-our-future-wedding-dj/

08/21/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we’re travelling to space to the Planet Of The Bass! We listen and review to the full version of the track, and review albums from Jessy Lanza and Emotional Oranges. We also check out some new tracks from Olivia Rodrigo, Estelle Allen, Sigrid, and Sufjan Stevens!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-267-how-does-it-mean/

07/31/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael and Sage talk music controversies, including Jason Aldean’s new track, and The 1975’s Matty Healy and his Kuala Lumpur situation. Michael checks out the Barbie Soundtrack and the NewJeans EP, and Sage reviews PVRIS’ latest album.

We also go heavy on rap tracks, checking out new songs from Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Denzel Curry, Stormzy and Bas, and other tracks from Beabadoobee, Snoh Aalegra, and The Beaches!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-265-i-wanna-take-you-for-grauuhnntawwhnn/

07/03/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael reviews a bunch of albums recommended to him by Apple Music and TikTok, from Ryan Beatty, Hannah Jadugu, Billie Martens, Khamari, and Jordan Ward. Sage reviews new albums from Queens of The Stone Age, Kim Petras, and Jess Williamson!

For tracks, We debate if Fall Out Boy’s cover of “We Didn’t Start The Fire is Good, and check out Madison Beer’s new track!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-262-not-ansel-elgort/

06/19/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we review one of the weirdest albums of the year in Avenged Sevenfold’s “Life Is But a Dream…”. To kickstart summer starting this week, we also review some perfect summer vibe albums from Jenny Lewis, Janelle Monae, and Bully, and Sage reviews some southern/blues rock albums from Amanda Marshall and Rival Sons!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-261-the-summer-vibe-album-episode/

06/12/2023

We’re back!

On this week’s Out Of Ten, We’re back after a vacation hiatus and talk about our trips to Austria, Czechia, Ontario cottage country, and dog poops.

In terms of important stuff we review new albums from Arlo Parks, The Aces, KAYTRAMINÉ, and Protomartyr.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-260-the-return-from-vacation-episode/

05/12/2023

On this special episode of Out Of Ten, we’re releasing this episode ahead of the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final this weekend, and giving you a primer on what it’s about, its format, and some things to know before watching it this Saturday!

Michael also reviews Ed “The Saviour of Music” Sheeran’s new album “-“, and Q’s “Soul,PRESENT”, and Sage has made it halfway through this listening journey of Mac DeMarco’s “One Wayne G”, and lives to tell the tale.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-259-your-eurovision-2023-primer/

05/08/2023

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-258-ed-sheeran-saves-music/

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we review two of our most anticipated albums of the year, Jessie Ware’s “That! Feels Good!”, and The National’s “First Two Pages of Frankenstein”. Sage also continues his descent into Mac DeMarco Hell with another update on his One Wayne G listening quest, and we discuss Ed Sheeran’s victory in the courts.

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we review two of our most anticipated albums of the year, Jessie Ware’s “That! Feels Good!”, and The National’s “First Two Pages of Frankenstein”. Sage also continues his descent into Mac DeMarco Hell with another update on his One Wayne G listening quest, an...

05/02/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, it’s a catch-up week, as we review albums released over the past month from Jain, Daniel Caesar, and Wednesday. But Sage begins his new weekly segment (for as long as it takes) about his listening experience of Mac DeMarco’s “One Wayne G”, his new 199 song collection. For tracks, we check out new tracks from Foo Fighters, Beabadoobee & Clairo, Jessie Ware, YOASOBI, SBTRKT, The Japanese House, and Arlo Parks!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-257-mac-demarco-hell-pt-1/

04/24/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael and Sage talk music news and dive deep into Coachella, thoughts on the Frank Ocean set, and “Heart On My Sleeve”, the A.I. made Drake/The Weeknd song. We also review Metallica’s “72 Seasons”, Rae Sremmurd’s “Sremm 4 Life”, and Angel Olsen’s “Forever Means” EP.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-256-a-i-on-my-sleeve/

04/18/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we review dark horse albums of the year candidates with HMLTD’s “The Worm” and Blondshell’s “Blondshell”. We also talk about new albums by City and Colour, Daughter, Yaeji, and Ellie Goulding, and new tracks from Drake, Agust D, and Sumner Stroh.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-255-the-worm/

04/10/2023

In this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael and Sage review boygenius’ highly anticipated debut album “the record”. While Sage goes through multiple hiccup phases on the show, Michael takes the lead and reviews albums by City and Colour, BABYMETAL, and Jimin. And lastly, Sage reviews “Live At Bush Hall”, the latest release by Black Country, New Road.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-254-the-hiccup-episode/

04/03/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael and Sage get their California vibes on to review Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”. Michael also reviews new releases from Caroline Rose, Fall Out Boy, and Rosalia/Rauw Alejandro, and Sage reviews Depeche Mode’s new album.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-253-a-lana-del-rey-review-under-ocean-blvd/

03/28/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael and Sage review a trio of new experimental albums! We review new albums from Yves Tumor, 100 gecs, and “SCARING THE HOES”, the new joint rap album by JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-252-i-got-my-tooth-removed/

03/20/2023

Note: Apologies for the lower quality sound on this episode!

On this week’s Out Of Ten, Michael and Sage trudge through Miley Cyrus’ chainsmoker voice as they review her album “Endless Summer Vacation”. Michael also reviews TWICE’s K-Pop album “READY TO BE”, and Sage reviews Frankie Rose’s “Love As Projection”.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-251-miley-cyrus-smoker-voice/

03/15/2023

Late episode because we're dumb, but episode 250 is live!

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we review a trio of strong albums from Gorillaz, Kali Uchis, and Shame, and check out The Weeknd’s Live at Sofi Stadium show.

Sage also gives us a deep dive into Daisy Jones & The Six, the book about a fictional Fleetwood Mac-esque band, now turned into a TV show, and who have now released a real album.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-250-explaining-daisy-jones-the-six/

02/27/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we’re both together and in-person for the first time in 2023 as Sage returns from his trip to Florida! He gives us some stories from his trip, and gives his thoughts on some of the albums that Michael reviewed last episode. But most importantly, we take a look at the recently announced lineup for the Ottawa Bluesfest music festival and who we’ll see (and buy merch from)!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-249-ottawa-bluesfest-hype/

02/23/2023

On this week's Out Of Ten, we are both back in person...at least Michael is since its Sage's turn to go on holiday. Michael discussed the Rihanna's Suberb Owl halftime performance and and shares his thoughts on albums from Tennis, Caroline Polachek, Rebecca Black, Kelela, and Paramore.

Check it out: https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-248-rebecca-black-history-month/

02/12/2023

Early episode up before the big game! On this week’s Out Of Ten, we are both back in person! Michael returns from his trip as we discuss the 2023 Grammy Awards, and see if how our predictions fared compared to the results. Michael also gives us a round-up of his January reviews, and shares his thoughts on albums from Måneskin, Lil Yachty, Kimbra, and Parannoul.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-247-grammys-round-up-music-to-give-birth-to/

02/07/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, a freezing cold Sage is recording solo again as he reviews albums he listened to in January! He reviews a wide range of albums from artists like Ava Max, SG Lewis, Mac DeMarco, Margo Price, We Are Scientists, and Lil Yachty’s surprising “Let’s Start Here.”.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-246-january-round-up/

01/30/2023

On this week’s Out Of Ten, we have our first solo episode in a long time, as Sage puts two Eurovision artists head-to-head! Sage reviews Eurovision 2021 winner Måneskin’s new album “Rush!” and puts it against Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder’s debut album “There’s Nothing But Space, Man!”, and sees which album deserves the accolades (or if neither do!).

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-245-eurovision-faceoff/

01/24/2023

We’re back! In our first Out of Ten episode of 2023, we’re unfortunately virtual due to illness, but we’re back to discuss our anticipated albums of the year! We list off both confirmed album releases already scheduled, and artists rumoured to release music this year.

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-244-anticipated-2023-albums/

01/03/2023

On our final 2022, Michael and Sage list off their top five albums of 2022! Did your favourite album make our lists? Check it out!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-243-top-ten-albums-of-2022-5-to-1/

01/03/2023

On this Out Of Ten, is coming to an end as we rattle off our top ten albums of 2022! On this part, we list the our 10th to 6th favourite albums of the year. Stay tuned for our finale tomorrow!

On this Out Of Ten, is coming to an end as we rattle off our top ten albums of 2022! On this part, we list the our 10th to 6th favourite albums of the year. Stay tuned for our finale tomorrow! Links: Website – www.outoftenpodcast.com Facebook – Out Of Ten Podcast Twitter – ...

12/27/2022

On this Out Of Ten, 2022 continues, this time with Sage’s top ten songs of 2022! Check out to see if one of your favs made his list! Stay tuned for our final episodes of 2022, listing off our top albums of the year!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-241-sages-top-ten-songs-of-2022/

12/19/2022

On this week’s Out of Ten, 2022 continues as Michael lists off his top ten songs of 2022! Listen to see if your fav song made his list, and stay tuned for Sage’s top ten episode next!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-240-michaels-top-ten-songs-of-2022/

12/13/2022

On this episode of Out Of Ten, our 2022 begins as we rattle off this year’s Risers and Sliders! These are albums that we may have originally underrated on our first review and have shot up the rankings, or albums that we rated highly and may have slid as the year progressed!

Stay tuned for the rest of our episodes!

https://www.outoftenpodcast.com/episode-239-2022-risers-and-sliders/