Punch Brothers, "Antifogmatic"

Okay fans, strap on your suspenders, throw back a mason jar full of moonshine, and get ready for some stomp-clapping, because this week we’re talking about Americana. More specifically, we’re listening to the bluegrass-adjacent 2010 album “Antifogmatic” by Punch Brothers. But while this record features classic bluegrass instrumentation, the band’s music stretches way beyond the genre, incorporating elements of jazz, country, and chamber music. The guys discuss the band’s unique blend of experimentation and virtuosic musicianship, mixed with dynamic and accessible songwriting. Brandon also shares his early appreciation of lead singer Chris Thile’s previous band, Nickel Creek, and hypothesizes about the fundamental role of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack in early 2000s pop culture. Plus, Joe breaks down before he can even introduce himself, and Matthew admits how much he loves big round bottoms.

This is our final episode of season 2, meaning we’ll be taking a short break. Thanks everybody for listening along with us this season. Make sure to keep following us on Instagram and we’ll be back before you know it. Stay Frosti!

Be sure to support the artists by purchasing "Antifogmatic" on iTunes or wherever you get your music.