50: Algernon Cadwallader + Haram

50: Algernon Cadwallader + Haram

Author: see/saw September 17, 2025 Duration: 1:13:43

It’s the 50th episode of the Punk This Week podcast, and this time we’re each bringing long-awaited records from bands we’ve loved for a long time in Algernon Cadwallader and Haram. We also discuss the latest from Spite House, STATICØ, Dancer, and Rhizome & the Flavonoids. Be sure to read Nina’s Best New Music review of the new Algernon album over at Pitchfork and revisit her see/saw interview with Dancer.


Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off their self-titled album. Thanks to Waylon Thornton for the bumpers. Thanks to Tyler Nickell for the podcast’s artwork.


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Evan Minsker and Nina Corcoran, whose writing you might know from Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, host Punk This Week. Every week, they bring their deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to a curated rundown of what’s new and noisy. The core of each episode is a focused, thoughtful dive into two standout records, where they unpack the sounds, the context, and what makes them compelling. But the conversation doesn’t stop there-they also touch on four more releases, making for a packed and efficient survey. You’ll hear about international finds from the gritty, heavy underground alongside emerging artists who are starting to break through to wider stages. This isn’t just a review show; it’s a guided tour through punk’s constant evolution, blending sharp commentary with a historian’s eye for how today’s music fits into a larger story. For anyone who wants to stay connected to the genre’s relentless pulse without sifting through everything themselves, this podcast is an essential, time-saving listen. It’s like having two incredibly well-informed friends point you directly to the week’s most vital riffs and rebellions.
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