Why Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged Is One of the Greatest Live Performances Ever | Record Room Ep. 14

Some albums just feel right when the air starts getting colder. My brother and I share ten albums that feel like autumn to us, from Nick Drake’s Pink Moon to Death Cab for Cutie’s Plans, and the memories that make them fit. Some feel like a quiet night in, others like a drive with the windows down. They bring back memories of growing up, going back to school, and that feeling when summer is already a memory. Each record captures a different side of fall, and even the saddest ones can feel like a hug. We don’t always agree on the season, either: For Emma, Forever Ago might belong to winter. Which album do you always come back to when fall arrives?

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger reminded me why I love music so much. My review of the new Oasis documentary, from Noel’s thoughts on nostalgia to the fan stories that made it feel so personal. After seeing Oasis twice on the reunion tour, watching this film brought me right back to those nights. I loved seeing Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher together, the humor in the rehearsals, and the stories of people who carry this band with them through their lives. For me, Oasis is more than a band. Their music makes me want to be myself, go out, have fun, and stop worrying so much about what other people think. This film reminded me of that feeling, and of how a song can understand you when you can’t quite explain yourself. If you’ve seen the film, which moment stayed with you the most? I’d love to hear in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations about the music we love on Record Room.

What does 2000s indie rock sound like in just 10 songs? In this episode of Record Room, my brother and I choose 10 songs that capture the sound, energy, and feeling of indie rock in the 2000s. This isn’t a ranking, and these aren’t necessarily our favorite songs. They’re 10 tracks that feel impossible to separate from the era, from the raw garage rock and post-punk revival of the early 2000s to the huge anthems, dance-floor energy, and more synth-driven sound that started emerging toward the end of the decade. From The Strokes and Interpol to Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Vampire Weekend and Phoenix, we talk about the riffs, basslines, music videos, memories, and cultural moments that made these songs feel so defining of that era. Narrowing it down to only 10 was almost impossible, and some of our favorite songs didn’t make the final list. If you could add ONE song to this list, what would it be? Let us know in the comments 👇

This Spotify version has been edited for music rights. For the full video episode with the album listening moments and our live reactions, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kFtlULPDMUU What happens when an opera singer listens to Led Zeppelin IV?In this episode of Record Room, I’m joined by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova to react to one of the most iconic rock albums of all time.We listen to Led Zeppelin IV together and talk through the details that stand out to her as a classically trained singer, from Robert Plant’s vocals and phrasing to the dynamics, arrangements, instrumentation, and moments that make the album so powerful. It’s part reaction, part music conversation, and part me getting to hear one of my favorite rock records through someone else’s ears.Elizaveta Kozlova is a NYC-based soprano who made her Lincoln Center debut as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro with New York Lyric Opera. She is a two-time Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Encouragement Award recipient and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Mannes School of Music. Her work spans opera, Baroque and contemporary music, including performances with Juilliard415 and Tenet Vocal Artists and a collaboration with Carnegie Hall on Into Air by Alex Mills presented at Frieze New York. What is your favorite song from Led Zeppelin IV? Let us know in the comments 👇