If you're anywhere near as obsessive about music as we are, Angine de Poitrine's KEXP performance has been inescapable these past few weeks. So is this just weird prog rock for music nerds or a real blow against the looming threat of AI on music? We dig into their latest album, count down ten weird songs by "normal" bands, and along the way create a playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. This one is a long one, so buckle up!

What do you think of "Volume II" by Angine de Poitrine? What are some other weird songs "normal" bands? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments.

• Watch the viral KEXP performance
• Listen to the Extended Playlist (⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠)
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