To say that The Mascot Theory created their new album, Cosmic Hit and Run, under pressure would be an understatement. They set out to create a concept album about helplessness, loss, grief, healing, and hope and in the process they lived it all. The finished product is nothing short of brilliant. Although each song can stand on its own, within the narrative of Cosmic Hit and Run they make for an incredible listen from beginning to end both musically and lyrically. Taking what they learned from working with producer Terry Manning and building on that, they have released what could be their—dare I say it?—masterpiece. Cosmic Hit and Run isn't just an album, it's a journey—one that you'll want to repeat often.
This episode features an Into The Music first! Part of this show is an on stage interview with the band recorded at the Cosmic Hit and Run release gig in front of a live audience at Gibson Community Music Hall in Appleton, WI on October 3, 2025.
"As I Lay Here" and "Still Here" performed by The Mascot Theory
written by Erik Kjelland
℗ 2025 Stone After Stone Records. Used with permission of Erik Kjelland.
"Andromeda" performed by The Mascot Theory
written by Erik Kjelland
℗ 2024 Stone After Stone Records. Used with
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Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
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