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Vic, Alex, and Oscar bid farewell to 2025 with a discussion of their favorite songs and favorite albums of the year. The YCT crew also share highlights from their Apple Music Replay & Spotify Wrapped results. Listen to all of the 4x4 YCT picks for 2025: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/yo-check-this-2025/pl.u-jV8963ps7N7YZhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2L2DbNMCZcGQxVMNnHzLeR?si=4260198da08842ee Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss their favorite live performances of 2025, from Turnstile to Green Day to Alabama Shakes. The 4x4 segment includes the hosts' favorite songs of 2025, which tracks by Kali Uchis, Bad Bunny, Clipse, St. Vincent, Future Nobodies and more. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the Grammys 2026 nominees and the 2025 Latin Grammys. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Kali Uchis, Chanpan, Genesis Owusu, Portugal. The Man and more. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about the latest Tame Impala tour and making sound financial decisions.... like not saying no to purchasing concert merch! The 4x4 segment includes songs by KISS, Snocaps, DRAIN, and Danny Brown. RIP Ace Frehley This episode's album review is Shish by Portugal. The Man Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo discuss goofy Halloween costume ideas and playing with sound effects. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Fred Again, Together Pangea, Jay Som, and Slayyyter. This episode's album review is Getting Killed by Geese. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the September concerts that filled Rigo's September concert schedule, including Turnstile, his first Riot Fest, System of a Down, and his winner for stinkiest pit: Viagra Boys The 4x4 segment includes songs by Geese, Doja Cat, Olivia Dean, Antibalas, Squid, Men Without Hats, Chino Pacas, and HAAi. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo give their Riot Fest 2025 recap. The team chats about their favorite moments & performances of the festival, plus an update on their guess of John Stamos' appearance at the festival. The 4x4 segment includes songs by KennyHoopla, Portugal. The Man, Hayley Williams, and Sinitus Tempo. This episode's album review is Who Is The Sky? by David Byrne. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpq You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo give some final comments on Lollapalooza 2025 including T-Pain and Korn's sets. The group also discusses the ethics of being tall in GA and offer a preview of the artists they're looking forward to at Riot Fest 2025. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Whitney, Chance The Rapper, Parcels, and WAJ. with Maxo, Frsh Waters, Saba. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week. IMTFY playlist: - Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo give their Lollapalooza 2025 recap. The team chats about Jojo's golden 4 hours at her first Lolla ever, their favorite moments & performances of the festival, plus an update on their guess of which guest star Olivia Rodrigo brought out during her set. The 4x4 segment includes songs by The Voidz, BLACKPINK, Chappell Roan, and Tame Impala. This episode's album review is LET GOD SORT EM OUT by Clipse, which gets 1 of each of the ratings on the "dig" spectrum when the crew rates a good album. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here. You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo chat about more summertime Chi shows including the return of Alabama Shakes at the Salt Shed and dancing to 3BallMTY at the Ramova Theatre. We also discuss our most-anticipated performances of Lollapalooza 2025, especially after the surprise release of Tyler, the Creator's DON'T TAP THE GLASS. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Tyler, Water From Your Eyes, Clipse, Pixel Grip, Loaded Honey, & more. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week.

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about attending summer shows at Thalia Hall with Son Rompe Pera & Cabeza De Chivo. We also preview which Lollapalooza performances we're looking forward to catching, including guessing if & who Olivia Rodrigo would bring out to collab during her set. The 4x4 segment includes songs by David Byrne with the Ghost Train Orchestra, Of Monsters and Men, Anthony Santos with Akon, and Speedrun. This episode's album review is Lotus by Little Simz, which gets 2 "big dig energy" and 1 "hot damn" ratings from the crew thanks to the London artist fire lyricism and expansive production. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo talk about TOKiMONSTA & DJ Janesita performing at Outset, and Jesse McCartney at Chicago Pride Fest. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Queens of the Stone Age, Ric Wilson, Joey Cash, and Lexa Gates. Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You. which gathers our favorite songs released during the week. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about their first summer shows, from Bloc Party at the Salt Shed to The Weeknd at Soldier Field (including our photo coverage). The 4x4 segment includes songs by Turnstile, Tune-Yards, and Sinego (sampling Joan Sebastian). This episode's album review is Sincerely, by Kali Uchis, which gets 3 "big dig energy" and 1 "hot damn" rating from the crew thanks to the Colombian artist's beautiful vocals and songs that pull at your heartstrings. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo celebrate daaaa Pope being from the Southside of Chicago [like us!]. On the latest live experiences, we talk about Soft Play at Bottom Lounge and POD's latest W on social with photos from our coverage of Japanese Breakfast's show at the Salt Shed being featured by the band on Instagram and Twitter. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Kali Uchis, The Dare, Arcade Fire, Karol G, SOFT PLAY with Kate Nash, Cazzu. We also introduced our new weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You. which gathers our favorite songs released during the week. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo open the episode talking about the 2025 Riot Fest lineup, including a theory about the Beach Boys' planned appearance this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Young Miko, HAIM, Cut Copy, and Circuit de Yeux. For the album review, the crew discusses 'The Crux' by Djo. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Hector, and Rod(rigo) discuss the MUBI FEST Chicago taking place at the Music Box Theatre & The Salt Shed, and evolving along with the local social scene. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Wet Leg, The Shanghai Restoration Project, and Coco Jones. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Lollapalooza 2025 lineup and reveal their early picks for 5 artists who can convince you to attend the festival this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Divorce, Jennie, and St Lucia. The album review is about TOKiMONSTA's Eternal Reverie. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss the Thalia Hall Free For All event, headlined by Model/Actriz. The first 4x4 segment of the year features songs by Horsegirl, Kneecap, Future Nobodies, and Bomba Estereo. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show and why it'll go down as one of the legendary events of his career. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Doechii, Inhaler, ANOTR with Kabusa Oriental Choir, and Helltones. For the album review, the crew praises what makes the new Franz Ferdinand album, The Human Fear, so fun. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC

Send us a text Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss the gap that the Pitchfork Music Festival will leave, and what this could mean for which artists may be getting booked for the local Chicago fest scene this year. The first 4x4 segment of the year features songs by Mac Miller, Meldamor with Dark Chisme, F.R. David, and Tom Misch. Also, for the first time, they all tip their hats to the new Bad Bunny album and each selected their favorite track from DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9T You can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaC