Sep 10

James Brown’s “Funky Drummer (Part 2)”

This episode is made in partnership with Spotify. SongDNA beta is available on Spotify Premium. Check out “Funky Drummer” on SongDNA via the Spotify mobile app. Why did the drum beat that birthed hip hop only cost 50 bucks? In Part 2 of our “Funky Drummer” breakdown, Diallo & LUX ... Show More

1h 13m

Sep 3

James Brown's "Funky Drummer" (Part 1)

Was James Brown the inventor of funk? Diallo & LUXXURY dive into “Funky Drummer (Part 1)” the first half of the nine-minute funk epic that cemented James Brown as a true master of the genre. They get into the song’s legacy as a treasure trove for hip hop samples, James Brown’s un ... Show More

1h 16m

Sep 1

BONUS: Geoff Barrow (Portishead) Interview/Battle!

Geoff Barrow (Portishead, Beak>, Ex Machina) defends his claim that breaking down music ruins it. We brought Geoff and LUXXURY’s social media argument to One Song to get into it. Here’s a short preview of our conversation with Geoff from our Patreon episode. You can listen to the ... Show More

4m 34s

Jul 2019

"Barracuda" by Heart

<p>It's time for the hardest rocking song ever written about sea life, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Heart's 1977 body-shaker "Barracuda." A deceptively complex song written around a deceptively straightforward riff, "Barracuda" opens the door for a discussion of the particulars ... Show More

47m 24s

Aug 2022

“Firestarter”—The Prodigy

Rob celebrates the song “Firestarter” while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also discusses the backlash surrounding their song “Smack My Bitch Up.” Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Jeremy D Larson Producer: Justin Sayles Associate Prod ... Show More

1h 31m

Feb 2019

The Prodigy – Firestarter

Guitars that don’t sound like guitars, drums from hell and a dancer stepping up to the mic for the first time. In this episode of Inspired, Liam Howlett and Keith Flint from iconic UK act The Prodigy dissect the song that made them famous around the world.

20m 28s

Jul 2018

'Teenage Dirtbag' by Wheatus (w/ Dylan Gelula)

Listening to Iron Maiden does a dirtbag make? Dylan Gelula (@dylangelula – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) helps Miel and Demi try to make sense of the incel fantasy rock anthem, "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Like A Surgeon" by Weird Al, "Short Court Style" by Natal ... Show More

1h 1m

Jul 2022

88: "Just a Girl" vs. "Stupid Girl" (w/Vita Ayala!)

<p>In the grand world of mid-'90s alt-rock, two female-led bands burst through and conquered the world. But of the two, which one's expression of anger debut hit punched hader, No Doubt's "Just a Girl" or Garbage's "Stupid Girl"?</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19 ... Show More

1h 15m

Feb 2022

Favorite Songs

"That's the joint, that's the jam turn that $@!t up, play it again." The ladies say the artist and the fellas sing the song. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/l ... Show More

7m 47s

Aug 2017

Drive-By Truckers: Newport Folk Festival 2017

The band kept up a keen-edged commentary on xenophobia, censorship and racism throughout its set of gritty Southern rock. Hear its set now.

55m 47s

Aug 2022

'Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)' by Looking Glass (w/ Jon Gabrus)

Is Brandy getting played?? Is she in denial? And is this song yacht rock about old-timey pirates or a sea shanty about yacht rockers? One thing is for sure: issa bop. Andrew & Evan are joined by Jon Gabrus (Corked, Action Boyz, 101 Places to Party Before You Die) to break it down ... Show More

1h 22m

Feb 2023

197: Thriving on Controversy (Synth Cut Returns)

This one's for the listeners who are metal as hell. Forces of nature and nurture. Live, laugh, love music in all shapes and sizes. If you can stomach the SYNTH CUT, you're a goddamn rocker. Exclusive Content: https://www.2ndtry.tv Check out all of our shows on Spotify! The Try Gu ... Show More

1 h

Heart's "Barracuda"