B-Sides https://bbbsides.podbean.com We're your music-obsessed friends who can’t stop talking about bands. Every episode, we pick an artist, dig into their history, and pick our Top Five songs that really show off what they’re all about. Come for the deep dives, stay for the bad jokes and hot takes.

One Artist. Five Songs. Endless Stories.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Music:Music Commentary 1440 episodic We’re your music-obsessed friends who can’t stop talking about bands. Every episode, we pick an artist, dig into their history, and pick our Top Five songs that really show off what they’re all about. Come for the deep dives, stay for the bad jokes and hot takes. One Artist. Five Songs. Endless Stories. B-Sides B-Sides No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21250349/B-Sides_-_1400_x_14009rknn.jpg B-Sides https://bbbsides.podbean.com 144 144 17 - B-Sides - Music Theories, Vol 1 17 - B-Sides - Music Theories, Vol 1 https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/17-b-sides-music-theories-vol-1/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/17-b-sides-music-theories-vol-1/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/59879462-e2f0-329f-a1c3-9a2757b1aee4 On this episode, the boys bring some of their favourite Music Theories to the show. Brian finds the missing link to Viagra Boys, Brad throws down the rap-metal gauntlet, and Bobby argues that The Chicks are in the wrong genre. Can the show survive these controversial opinions?! Yes, absolutely, without question.  Join the DISCORD

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]]> On this episode, the boys bring some of their favourite Music Theories to the show. Brian finds the missing link to Viagra Boys, Brad throws down the rap-metal gauntlet, and Bobby argues that The Chicks are in the wrong genre. Can the show survive these controversial opinions?! Yes, absolutely, without question. 

Join the DISCORD

https://discord.gg/hVCGwb9u2a

 

Listen to the MUSIC

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Follow on INSTAGRAM
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]]> B-Sides true No 4027 17 full 16 - B-Sides - Album Review - Demos and Voice Memos 16 - B-Sides - Album Review - Demos and Voice Memos https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/16-b-sides-album-review-demos-and-voice-memos/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/16-b-sides-album-review-demos-and-voice-memos/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/c1a001ed-28a1-3c0e-8645-7fad7f4b489d Tom Scott of Avantdale Bowling Club and @Peace fame released a surprise album last week, and we were fortunate enough to listen to it a few days early! Pick up a copy of "Demos and Voice Memos" and listen to the single, "If You Knew" for free at Tom Scott's bandcamp link below!  Bandcamp Link https://tomscott.bandcamp.com/album/demos-and-voice-memos-2 Join the B-Sides DISCORD!

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]]> Tom Scott of Avantdale Bowling Club and @Peace fame released a surprise album last week, and we were fortunate enough to listen to it a few days early! Pick up a copy of "Demos and Voice Memos" and listen to the single, "If You Knew" for free at Tom Scott's bandcamp link below! 

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https://tomscott.bandcamp.com/album/demos-and-voice-memos-2

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]]> B-Sides true No 2867 16 full 15 - B-Sides - NOBRO 15 - B-Sides - NOBRO https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/15-b-sides-nobro/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/15-b-sides-nobro/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/406e014a-1198-33a6-9453-8babf5da4d71 NOBRO is a garage punk band from Montreal, Quebec. Listen to them. Thank you.  Top 5 Playlist - Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xoc9B5HNHtjfelnzfjqw4?si=9ce0e8629ca6483f

 

Join the B-Sides Discord! https://discord.gg/jCap9XYZmR

 

]]> NOBRO is a garage punk band from Montreal, Quebec. Listen to them. Thank you. 

Top 5 Playlist - Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xoc9B5HNHtjfelnzfjqw4?si=9ce0e8629ca6483f

 

Join the B-Sides Discord!
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]]> B-Sides true No 3210 15 full 14 - B-Sides - Band Fan or Banned Fan Quiz, Vol 1 14 - B-Sides - Band Fan or Banned Fan Quiz, Vol 1 https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/14-b-sides-band-fan-or-banned-fan-quiz-vol-1/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/14-b-sides-band-fan-or-banned-fan-quiz-vol-1/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/2eca4459-9a00-372e-a676-f1001237f2cf Bobby cooks up a band quiz that almost breaks Brian and Brad. Are you a Band Fan or a Banned Fan? Play along and post your score in the comments!  Join the Discord!  https://discord.gg/qmU8Kg4RSd

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]]> Bobby cooks up a band quiz that almost breaks Brian and Brad. Are you a Band Fan or a Banned Fan? Play along and post your score in the comments! 

Join the Discord! 
https://discord.gg/qmU8Kg4RSd

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]]> B-Sides true No 3504 14 full 13 - B-Sides - Turnstile 13 - B-Sides - Turnstile https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/13-b-sides-turnstile/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/13-b-sides-turnstile/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/66536153-4d7f-3372-962f-29bf38c10081 Turnstile is a band from Baltimore, Maryland. Listen to them. Thanks.  Spotify Top 5 Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1L5SZNAxT9O3z5t98mbGRD?si=f1f88a7da5294980 Join the Discord!  https://discord.gg/hVCGwb9u2a

]]> Turnstile is a band from Baltimore, Maryland. Listen to them. Thanks. 

Spotify Top 5 Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1L5SZNAxT9O3z5t98mbGRD?si=f1f88a7da5294980

Join the Discord! 
https://discord.gg/hVCGwb9u2a

]]> B-Sides true No 3330 13 full 12 - B-Sides - PUP & SNRK Triple-Banger! 12 - B-Sides - PUP & SNRK Triple-Banger! https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/12-b-sides-pup-and-snrk-triple-banger/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/12-b-sides-pup-and-snrk-triple-banger/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/2be2ced8-a602-357b-8f5c-3dc506e9ffa1 The boys make a trek across Southern Ontario to watch PUP and Snotty Nose Rez Kid 3 times in 5 days. Our lungs and livers barely survived.  PUP & SNRK Tour Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jHCWXJRslwC6q5Xl9r8C8?si=b4e4bf6d91134239

]]> The boys make a trek across Southern Ontario to watch PUP and Snotty Nose Rez Kid 3 times in 5 days. Our lungs and livers barely survived. 

PUP & SNRK Tour Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jHCWXJRslwC6q5Xl9r8C8?si=b4e4bf6d91134239

]]> B-Sides true No 2616 12 full 11 - B-Sides - Top 5 Albums of the Year 2025 11 - B-Sides - Top 5 Albums of the Year 2025 https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/11-b-sides-top-5-albums-of-the-year-2025/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/11-b-sides-top-5-albums-of-the-year-2025/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/91929174-4273-374a-b2d4-bce961d09df3 The boys bring their top albums from 2025 to the show! From hardcore to R&B and everything in between!  Spotify Top 5 Link https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qHZxsojjckfi9EkrFfS72?si=62c96bcbfc634473

 

B-Sides Discord https://discord.gg/gpXEcnP5

]]> The boys bring their top albums from 2025 to the show! From hardcore to R&B and everything in between! 

Spotify Top 5 Link
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qHZxsojjckfi9EkrFfS72?si=62c96bcbfc634473

 

B-Sides Discord
https://discord.gg/gpXEcnP5

]]> B-Sides false No 2487 11 full 10 - B-Sides - Alexisonfire 10 - B-Sides - Alexisonfire https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/10-b-sides-alexisonfire/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/10-b-sides-alexisonfire/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/45e64aa7-38d4-3b04-b2c3-18ff2aecdd1e Alexisonfire are a post-hardcore band from St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. Listen to them. Thanks. 

 

Spotify Top 15 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48fALMF6lIu7rCLZGWtKAP?si=fbf0bdb6bbb143bc&pt=50509fbfeccf491c6faf03fe8e0996ae

B-Sides Discord Link https://discord.gg/3c3yC7Fv

]]> Alexisonfire are a post-hardcore band from St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. Listen to them. Thanks. 

 

Spotify Top 15 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48fALMF6lIu7rCLZGWtKAP?si=fbf0bdb6bbb143bc&pt=50509fbfeccf491c6faf03fe8e0996ae

B-Sides Discord Link
https://discord.gg/3c3yC7Fv

]]> B-Sides false No 4578 10 full 9 - B-Sides - Avantdale Bowling Club 9 - B-Sides - Avantdale Bowling Club https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/9-b-sides-avantdale-bowling-club/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/9-b-sides-avantdale-bowling-club/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/f6342b76-49a0-3ecb-aad2-e42eed13980c Avantdale Bowling Club are a rap jazz band from Avondale, NZ. Listen to them. Thanks.  Top 5 Playlist - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vSeUBlLkkw7GZxkStzbYr?si=b688ad2b1f8d4468

]]> Avantdale Bowling Club are a rap jazz band from Avondale, NZ. Listen to them. Thanks. 

Top 5 Playlist - Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vSeUBlLkkw7GZxkStzbYr?si=b688ad2b1f8d4468

]]> B-Sides false No 2888 9 full 8 - B-Sides - IDLES 8 - B-Sides - IDLES https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/8-b-sides-idles/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/8-b-sides-idles/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/0bf9da51-e63e-389b-b412-aabfe6a5f739 IDLES are a post-punk band from Bristol, UK. Listen to them. Thanks.  IDLES Top 5 Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BrBeUOMok4siWPPYqKHq2?si=2dab97b97af14219&pt=e461bc697df7e2e86b9722220372be43

]]> IDLES are a post-punk band from Bristol, UK. Listen to them. Thanks. 

IDLES Top 5 Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BrBeUOMok4siWPPYqKHq2?si=2dab97b97af14219&pt=e461bc697df7e2e86b9722220372be43

]]> B-Sides false No 4118 8 full 7 - B-Sides - Protest the Hero 7 - B-Sides - Protest the Hero https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/7-b-sides-protest-the-hero/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/7-b-sides-protest-the-hero/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:30:00 -0400 bbbsides.podbean.com/24e28c38-3d3f-3b98-a7f8-167eb5e06068 Protest the Hero are a Prog Metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Listen to them. Thanks. 

Protest the Hero Top 5 Playlist - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6d1yJQlT2xAsn7ff1eoGt8?si=7224722d64234812

]]> Protest the Hero are a Prog Metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Listen to them. Thanks. 

Protest the Hero Top 5 Playlist - Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6d1yJQlT2xAsn7ff1eoGt8?si=7224722d64234812

]]> B-Sides false No 3498 7 full 6 - B-Sides - Cover Lovers, Vol 1 6 - B-Sides - Cover Lovers, Vol 1 https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/6-b-sides-cover-lovers-vol-1/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/6-b-sides-cover-lovers-vol-1/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:00 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/c1971730-4a9f-3185-8331-2a9b82323b38 The boys each bring 2 of their favourite cover songs to the show. Antics ensue. Thanks.  Cover Lovers Volume 1 Top 5 Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2N6Y9eQstve6Zjv7vwCXDi?si=df72b9c6cafe4e18&pt=f573fe392d3e6ea037ea129f38aa8111

]]> The boys each bring 2 of their favourite cover songs to the show. Antics ensue. Thanks. 

Cover Lovers Volume 1 Top 5 Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2N6Y9eQstve6Zjv7vwCXDi?si=df72b9c6cafe4e18&pt=f573fe392d3e6ea037ea129f38aa8111

]]> B-Sides false No 2381 6 full 5 - B-Sides - Snotty Nose Rez Kids 5 - B-Sides - Snotty Nose Rez Kids https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/5-b-sides-snotty-nose-rez-kids/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/5-b-sides-snotty-nose-rez-kids/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:30:00 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/141d4683-3896-33dd-bfec-fe0292b80e0c Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a hip hop due from Kitamaat Village, British Columbia. Listen to them. Thanks. 

 

Snotty Nose Rez Kids Top 5 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4R8OL3BGnJEEYm0ZWSky0C?si=R5e6PiLWTsm47tk7r_Pbrw

]]> Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a hip hop due from Kitamaat Village, British Columbia. Listen to them. Thanks. 

 

Snotty Nose Rez Kids Top 5 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4R8OL3BGnJEEYm0ZWSky0C?si=R5e6PiLWTsm47tk7r_Pbrw

]]> B-Sides false No 2728 5 full 4 - B-Sides - Run the Jewels 4 - B-Sides - Run the Jewels https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/4-b-sides-run-the-jewels/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/4-b-sides-run-the-jewels/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:30:00 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/254a0ca0-71a2-3351-b5e8-d25f4754424b Run the Jewels are a rap duo from Atlanta and New York. Listen to them. Thanks. 

 

Run the Jewels Top 5 Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cCwMHKvWIcuE567zdZOZD?si=b8ead7f0d4774a18&pt=2437ca8fbd3c9163480df6cf0eab3424

]]> Run the Jewels are a rap duo from Atlanta and New York. Listen to them. Thanks. 

 

Run the Jewels Top 5 Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cCwMHKvWIcuE567zdZOZD?si=b8ead7f0d4774a18&pt=2437ca8fbd3c9163480df6cf0eab3424

]]> B-Sides false No 3685 4 full 3 - B-Sides - Cancer Bats 3 - B-Sides - Cancer Bats https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/3-b-sides-cancer-bats/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/3-b-sides-cancer-bats/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:48:33 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/d051d47d-25e3-39f2-afd3-742a32b1187a Cancer Bats are a Southern Hardcore band from Toronto. Listen to them. Thanks

 

Cancer Bats Spotify Top 5 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/179wkN89pPjzPJuyCnswF6?si=Za2poGzsQO6TZtNuU5vt-w&pi=JgJhy3NNQfyAp

 

]]> Cancer Bats are a Southern Hardcore band from Toronto. Listen to them. Thanks

 

Cancer Bats Spotify Top 5 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/179wkN89pPjzPJuyCnswF6?si=Za2poGzsQO6TZtNuU5vt-w&pi=JgJhy3NNQfyAp

 

]]> B-Sides false No 4479 3 full 2 - B-Sides - The Toxhards 2 - B-Sides - The Toxhards https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/thetoxhards/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/thetoxhards/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:57:22 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/ffbe7c96-b0d5-3217-85ec-99baf5fea38b The Toxhards are an ADHD-rock band from LA. Listen to them. Thanks.   

 

The Toxhards Top 5 Playlist 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cvmf2Hzcm5flgiKTWaLqm?si=03c461ebfac94956

 

]]> The Toxhards are an ADHD-rock band from LA. Listen to them. Thanks.   

 

The Toxhards Top 5 Playlist 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cvmf2Hzcm5flgiKTWaLqm?si=03c461ebfac94956

 

]]> The Toxhards are an ADHD-rock band from LA. Listen to them. Thanks. B-Sides true No 4248 2 full 1 - B-Sides - PUP 1 - B-Sides - PUP https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/pup/ https://bbbsides.podbean.com/e/pup/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:47:56 -0300 bbbsides.podbean.com/a26d948d-5f24-360f-9146-51c8a7f38c6c PUP are a punk band from Toronto. Listen to them. Thanks.

 

PUP Spotify Top 5 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77qMytwVZFBFr8VvB7DIgN?si=bb163f4653be45d9

 

]]> PUP are a punk band from Toronto. Listen to them. Thanks.

 

PUP Spotify Top 5 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77qMytwVZFBFr8VvB7DIgN?si=bb163f4653be45d9

 

]]> PUP is a punk band from Toronto. Listen to them. Thanks. B-Sides true No 4839 1 full