Show cover of Will's Band of the Week

Will's Band of the Week

A weekly podcast featuring indie and alternative rock bands, hosted by aging rockers and founding members Will, Barrett and Chris from Madison, Wisconsin along with bureau chiefs Anurag from Ontario, Canada; Craig from Ipswich, U.K.; Nicholas from Melbourne, Australia; David from New York City; Jason from Monona, WI, and Jeremiah from Santa Fe, NM; plus contributors Reece, Grant and Wilson from Madison, Wisconsin. Contact us at willsband@yahoo.com, Twitter @willsband, or on Facebook.

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Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 1-11-26 -- 2025 Listener Picks Part 1

Will discusses some of our listeners' favorite music of 2025.

1/12/26 • 50:27

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 1-4-26 -- Nicholas and Jon's Favorite Music of 2025

Will, Nicholas and Jon discuss Nicholas and Jon's favorite music of 2025. 

1/5/26 • 96:40

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 12-28-25 -- David and Jeremiah's Favorite Albums of 2025

Will, David and Jeremiah count down David and Jeremiah's favorite albums of 2025.

12/29/25 • 104:05

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 12-21-25 -- Anurag and Jason's Favorite Albums of 2025

Will, Anurag and Jason count down Anurag and Jason's favorite albums of 2025.

12/22/25 • 99:30

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 12-14-25 - Our Favorite Albums of 2025

Will and Chris count down their favorite albums of 2025.

12/15/25 • 109:05

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 11-30-25 -- Sharp Pins, HighSchool, and Bonus Songs

For our last regular episode of 2025, Will, David and Jason discuss new releases by Sharp Pins and HighSchool, plus live reports and several bonus songs.

12/1/25 • 74:38

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 11-23-25 -- Dust, Liiek, and Fanclubwallet

Will and Anurag discuss new releases by Dust, Liiek, and Fanclubwallet, plus live reports, a death of the week, and bonus songs.

11/24/25 • 71:42

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 11-16-25 -- The Belair Lip Bombs, Panic Shack, and Good Flying Birds

Will and Chris discuss new releases by the Belair Lip Bombs, Panic Shack, and Good Flying Birds, plus a live report, music news, and bonus songs.

11/17/25 • 84:17

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 11-10-25 -- The Bats, Added Dimensions, and Massage

Will and Jason discuss new albums by the Bats, Added Dimensions, and Massage, plus bonus songs and more.

11/11/25 • 60:23

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 11-2-25 -- Big Life, They Are Gutting a Body of Water, and Goodbye Wudaokou

Will and David plus special guests Bethany and Dan discuss new releases by Big Life, They Are Gutting a Body of Water, and Goodbye Wudaokou, plus live reports, bonus songs and more.

11/3/25 • 83:41

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 10-19-25 -- The Cords, Nightbus, and the New Eves

Will and Craig discuss the latest releases by the Cords, Nightbus, and the New Eves, plus a death of the week, live reports, and bonus songs.

10/20/25 • 73:03

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 10-12-25 -- Snõõper, Search Results, and Dramamine

Will and Jeremiah discuss new releases by Snõõper, Search Results, and Dramamine, plus a death of the week, a live report, and bonus songs.

10/13/25 • 65:28

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 10-6-25 -- Geese, Wednesday, and Rocket

Will and David discuss new releases by Geese, Wednesday and Rocket, plus a slew of live reports and bonus songs.

10/7/25 • 80:44

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 9-28-25 -- Dancer, Winter, and Wavers

Will and Jason discuss new releases by Dancer, Winter and Wavers, plus live reports and bonus songs.

9/29/25 • 61:51

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 9-21-25 -- Royel Otis, Nation of Language, and the Prize

Will and Jon discuss new releases by Royel Otis, Nation of Language, and the Prize, plus live reports, bonus songs and more.

9/22/25 • 67:35

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 8-31-25 -- The Beths, Water From Your Eyes, and Ada Lea

Will and Chris discuss new releases by The Beths, Water From Your Eyes, and Ada Lea, plus live reports, media reports, baseball, and more.

9/1/25 • 67:45

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 8-17-25 -- Wombo, Mamalarky, and the Bug Club

Will, Jeremiah and Reece discuss new releases by Wombo, Mamalarky, and the Bug Club, plus music news, live reports, and bonus songs.

8/18/25 • 83:08

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 8-10-25 -- Paper Jam, Coral Grief, and Water Machine

Will and Jason discuss new releases by Paper Jam, Coral Grief and Water Machine, plus live reports and bonus songs.

8/11/25 • 59:20

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 8-3-25 -- Autocamper, Aunt Katrina, Bleary Eyed, and Jawdropped

Will and David discuss the latest releases by Autocamper, Aunt Katrina, Bleary Eyed, and Jawdropped, plus bonus songs and more.

8/4/25 • 68:48

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 7-27-25 -- Alex G, Golomb, and caroline

Will and Jon discuss new albums by Alex G, Golomb, and caroline, plus live reports, near live reports, Ozzy, etc.

7/28/25 • 80:19

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 7-20-25 -- Wet Leg, Smut, and the Wind-Ups

Will and Chris discuss new releases by Wet Leg, Smut, and the Wind-Ups, plus live reports, bonus songs and more.

7/21/25 • 74:02

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 7-14-25 -- Comet Gain, Frankie Cosmos, and Half Man Half Biscuit

Will and Craig discuss new releases by Comet Gain, Frankie Cosmos, and Half Man Half Biscuit, plus live reports and bonus songs.

7/15/25 • 70:07

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 7-8-25 -- Jeanines, Ryli, and Lightheaded

Will and Jason discuss new releases by Jeanines, Ryli, and Lightheaded, plus live reports, bonus songs, and a death of the week.

7/9/25 • 75:36

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 6-29-25 -- Hotline TNT, Hiccup Heart, and FIEP

Will and David discuss new releases by Hotline TNT, Hiccup Heart, and FIEP, plus live reports and bonus songs.

6/30/25 • 64:56

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 6-23-25 -- Subsonic Eye, L.Mayland, and Yo La Tengo

Will and Nicholas discuss the latest releases by Subsonic Eye, L.Mayland, and Yo La Tengo, plus live reports, music news, a death of the week, and bonus songs.

6/24/25 • 75:51

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 6-15-25 -- Bad Bangs, Preoccupations, and Alan Sparhawk with Trampled By Turtles

Will and Jeremiah discuss the latest releases by Bad Bangs, Preoccupations, and Alan Sparhawk with Trampled By Turtles, plus deaths of the week, live reports, and bonus songs.

6/16/25 • 71:33

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 6-8-25 -- Lifeguard, Cassia Hardy, and Forty Winks

Will and Jon talk to Thom from Guardian Singles and discuss new releases by Lifeguard, Cassia Hardy, and Forty Winks, plus live reports and bonus songs.

6/9/25 • 92:36

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 6-1-25 -- Stereolab, Semi Trucks, and Artificial Go

Will and Jason discuss new releases by Stereolab, Semi Trucks, and Artificial Go, plus live reports and bonus songs.

6/2/25 • 71:40

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 5-11-25 -- Samia, Ribbon Skirt, and Kitchen

Will and David discuss new releases by Samia, Ribbon Skirt, and Kitchen, plus live reports and bonus songs.

5/12/25 • 73:29

Show cover of Will's Band of the Week 4-27-25 -- Florist, The Convenience, and Jetstream Pony

Will and Jason discuss new albums by Florist, The Convenience, and Jetstream Pony, plus a death of the week and bonus songs.

4/28/25 • 60:56