This week on Every Last Record, we dive into A Safety Meeting by Manwolves; a record that feels deeply connected to the band’s Midwestern roots while blending live instrumentation with touches of hip-hop.

We talk about the album’s biggest strength: the chemistry between the musicians. The loose grooves, layered instrumentation, and raw energy make the project feel less like a tightly controlled studio recording and more like you’re sitting in the room while the band jams together.

We also discuss where the album may fall short lyrically, how its writing compares to the strength of its musicianship, and why this is a record that feels best experienced out loud, with enough space for the drums, bass, horns, and other textures to breathe. From its Midwest character to its genre-blending app ...