“Nevermind, not Nirvana” is a nod to the 90’s and our laziest slacker rock song ever. Its about laughing while in the midst of the deep lows.

Nada Surf with BRETT NEWSKI (full band) in Austria and Germany.

Brett Newski and Miles Nielsen team up for a song called "If We're Gonna Breakup, Let's Make It Take Forever."

“Seek Asylum from Myself” is a real time inner monologue of someone “catastrophizing” in their own head…doubling down on negative thoughts and playing out the worst case scenarios to the point of total irrationality and almost-comedy.

A song about finding your person and sticking with them, whether its a romantic thing or friendship thing.

THE THERMALS Hutch Harris chats to Brett Newski about favorite 90s female rockers, doing standup comedy, overdosing on CBD, finding fulfillment, loitering, favorite soul-crushing moments, and trying not to give too many s***s.

Jonny Gallant of acclaimed Canadian alt-punk band BILLY TALENT chats with Brett Newski about weirdest shows, South Africa tours, safaris, original Nintendo and pond hockey leagues.

Freedy Johnston and Brett Newski discuss over-isolating, desert life, internet avoidance, getting signed to a major deal, and why becoming a touring musician is terrible for your mental health.

Butch Vig (producer: Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Garbage) and Brett Newski chat about finding a calm head space, weird Russia tours, the importance of side projects, Wisconsin life, and making up band names for catharsis.

Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe) and Brett Newski make fun of each other, discuss internet scammers, high school gym class, fear culture, and Brian tells stories from his time in the military. All new epi!

photo: Sebastian Madej