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Nice. This week on the podcast, Broken Baby returns to the podcast to talk about their new album Late Stage Optimism (Out NOW)! Along the way, we chat about reworking parts of the album, favorite pizza toppings, cursing as much as possible, and more!   Stream Late Stage Optimizism: https://linktr.ee/brokenbaby    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Meaniac“ by Broken Baby   Follow Broken Baby: | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Sam Hyken, the co-founder, creative director, and composer of the Miami-based orchestra, Nu Deco Ensemble!   The ensemble released Paint the Roses, a live EP in collaborating with Larkin Poe. We chat about choosing artists to work with, tiny desk concerts, and funding Jeff Bezos' next rocketship.   Stream Paint the Roses: https://ffm.to/painttheroses    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Sometimes“ by Larkin Poe and the Nu Deco Ensemble    Follow Nu Deco Ensemble: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Ohio-based group, This Summer! We chat about their latest single "The Rabbit Hole. Along the way, we chat about live shows, working on their debut album, and why Kiss should get more writing credit than they get.   Stream "The Rabbit Hole": https://open.spotify.com/album/3Mr9gdeqw88KmhWNalyO5n?si=aCLoX_85TICsvvVCWBI6xQ&dl_branch=1    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "The Rabbit Hole" by This Summer   Follow This Summer: | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Erose! We chat about her debut single "Unrealistic". Along the way, we chat about writing through breakups, NYC tourist traps, and more!   Stream "More": http://hyperurl.co/more.erose/    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Unrealistic" by Erose   Follow Erose: | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Eric Rayn! We chat about his debut single, "Mr. Smith. Along the way, we chat about acapella groups, performing, and more!   Stream "Mr. Smith": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ericrayn/mr-smith     ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Mr. Smith" by Eric Rayn   Follow Eric Rayn: | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with 7Elevan! We chat about his debut single, "A Little More". Along the way, we chat about interviewing artists, pop-punk, live shows, Fall Out Boy, and more!   Stream "A Little More": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/7elevan/a-little-more  Stream PopRocks: https://www.poprocksbk.com/    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "A Little More" by 7Elevan   Follow 7Elevan: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Glass House Point! We chat about the band’s latest EP, Verglas. Along the way, we chat about live shows, covering Rage Against the Machine, posting on social media, and more! Stream "VERGLAS" EP: https://linktr.ee/glasshousepoint    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "All to Rest" by Glass House Point   Follow Glass House Point: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Amanda Tran, lead vocalist of In The Mourning. The LA-based group is releasing the At What Cost Deluxe EP today. The EP features a remix of the title track featuring new friends of the band, nightlife. Along the way, we chat about the early 2000s, ranking band’s albums, acapella groups and more! End Song: “At What Cost” by In The Mourning Follow In The Mourning: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against the Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we’re chilling with Ericka Lent, the lead vocalist of This is Your God. The band released their debut single “IDOLS”. Along the way we chat about finding power in writing songs about trauma, how fan culture has changed, anime and more!

This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Hansel from nightlife! We chat about the band’s debut EP, going from producing for other artists to producing their own project, pitbull, and more!   Stream "new low" EP: https://linktr.ee/nightlife_xo    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "new low" by nightlife   Follow nightlife: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

It's season seven! This week on the podcast with Taylor from Pure XTC. Her debut single is out TODAY! We chat about the single, starting a new music project, moving from New York, and more. Welcome back to Againist the Algorithm!    Stream "Ghost": https://onerpm.link/3395621805    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Ghost" by Pure XTC   Follow Pure XTC: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

It's the season finale AND the second anniversary of the podcast. This week the script is getting flipped! Massive friends of the podcast, QBomb (well, 5/6th of QBomb) stopped by to interview Malik about his two years hosting the podcast. Learn about what goes into the podcast, cringy stories, Twilight, and more! Also, a major announcement for the future of the podcast is waiting at the end of the episode. No matter if you're a first-time listener or a long-time listener, thanks for being a part of these last two years!     Watch the "Everything Is Fine" Music video: https://youtu.be/5IhA5JhAbu0  QBomb's first appearance on the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S9odgT6iMrbjHMuCQCFWC?si=d247ac0718314ceb  Gene's (Whoever that is) podcast Creative Block: youtube.com/c/CreativeBlock   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Everything Is Fine" by QBomb   Follow QBomb:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Maryland-based punk band, Without the Accent! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their latest single "Pulling Through". Along the way, we chat about writing new music, getting back to live shows, Jake Paul covers and more!   Stream/Download "Pulling Through": https://linktr.ee/WithoutTheAccent    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Pulling Through" by Without the Accent   Follow Without The Accent:  FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with NJ-based singer-songwriter Autumn Jones! Malik sits down with the band to talk about her new single "Bittersweet". Along the way, we chat about getting back to live shows, her role in Concrete Jungle (out now on Amazon Prime Video), and more! Stream/Download "Bittersweet": https://songwhip.com/autumnjones/bittersweet   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Bittersweet" by Autumn Jones   Follow Autumn Jones:  FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with lead singer/guitarist Blake Stokes from the LA-based band, Jagged Baptist Club! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their new single "CHOP x8". Along the way, we chat about fake airplanes, getting back to live shows, Obama Rock, and more!    Stream/Download "CHOP x8": http://smarturl.it/5q25uz    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "CHOP x8" by Jagged Baptist Club   Follow Jagged Baptist Club:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Baltimore-based punk band, Follow Your Bliss! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their latest single "Solemnly Swear". Along the way, we chat about LEGOs, getting back to live shows, the resurgence of rock in the mainstream, and more!    Stream/Download "Solemnly Swear": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/followyourbliss/solemnly-swear    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Solemnly Swear" by Follow Your Bliss ... and "Family Reunion" by Follow Your Bliss feat. Malik Gayle Follow Follow Your Bliss:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Copenhagen-based group, Communions! Malik sits down with lead singer/guitarist Martin and Bassist Mads to chat about their latest record Pure Fabrication. Along the way, we talk about working on the record, what goes into doing a cover, and more!   Stream/Download "Pure Fabrication":https://tambou.lnk.to/TAMB291   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Communions:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with LA-based Sludge pop group, Young Winona! Malik sits down with lead singer/guitarist Cassie Gaffaney to chat about their latest single "Confess". Along the way, we talk about signing to Poor Man Records (ran by friends of the pod Broken Baby), some exciting upcoming projects, Twitter takes, and more!   See Young Winona perform at Poor Man Record's showcase virtual show on April 23rd: https://www.thecreativesmovement.com/event-details/poor-man-records-gig  Stream/Download "Confess": https://orcd.co/confess    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Young Winona:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Evan Stanley! Evan dropped his latest single "El Camino" which is the perfect jam for warmer days ahead. We chat about keeping a strong work ethic, how he got Bryan Cranston to feature in the music video for his cover of "Memories" by Maroon 5, getting excited about music after a year in a pandemic, and more! Stream/Download “El Camino": ONErpm.lnk.to/elcamino Evan's cover of "Memories"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfeP19ewdmM   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Evan Stanley:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Dog Trainer! The duo is set to release their latest record 'Scrolling to feel better... part 1" today. We sit down to talk about blending pop sensibilities with indie, working separately during COVID, future plans, and more! Stream "Scrolling to feel better...part 1": [link coming soon] Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Really Not Close" by Dog Trainer feat. icareaboutu Follow Dog Trainer: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |