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What's up everybody — Beau here.
I sat down with Becky Franzel this week to talk about the best rock albums of 2026 so far, and what was supposed to be a straightforward list turned into an hour-long conversation about the music business, toxic fan bases, Record Store Day, Ticketmaster, buying vinyl direct from artists, and somehow Yoko Ono. That's what happens when two people with no filter start talking. Zero regrets.
Here's a piece of that conversation, and below that, some thoughts I've been sitting with that I wanted to share with you.
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The Highlight — Ep. 32: Best Rock Albums of 2026 So Far Becky Franzel Returns | The Sonic Road Podcast Ep. 32
Watch the highlight reel here. The full episode is out on Spotify, Youtube & Apple Podcasts on Wednesday April 29th: https://youtu.be/MOWjlJZD7hk
