This week, Joe and Toby dive into the world of Hozier with a discussion about his #1 hit single "Too Sweet." They explore Hozier's career, his unique blend of folk, soul, and blues, and the profound meaning behind his lyrics. The discussion highlights the effortless beauty of his vocals, his literary references, and his thematic messages. Joe and Toby also t ... Show More
Mar 11
Megan Moroney "Tennessee Orange"
In this episode of Riffs on Riffs, Joe and Toby dive into Megan Moroney’s breakout hit “Tennessee Orange.” What begins as a conversation about Moroney’s songwriting quickly expands into a lively discussion about modern country music, storytelling, and the formula behind hit songs ... Show More
58m 24s
Feb 23
The Marias "No One Noticed"
On this episode of Riffs on Riffs, Joe and Toby tumble headfirst into the dreamy deep end with “No One Noticed” by The Marías, a song that doesn’t so much start as it appears, like fog rolling under a streetlamp. After a very calm, very normal intro that absolutely does not get h ... Show More
48m 25s
Jul 2023
Pt 2 w/Jeff Carlisi from 38 Special, plus Todd Ronning from Bad Company & Paul Rodgers' new solo project
In part two of our interview, Jeff Carlisi gives us the back story on 38 Special's first big hit, Rockin' Into the Night, the writing partnerships that produced some of their biggest hits, role changes inside the band, their history with MTV, the shock of finding out they are wri ... Show More
46m 45s
Apr 2025
SESSION #335 (Feat. Firaaq)
FIRRAQ (INDIA)Firaaq is a rising artist in the underground music scene, known for his unique fusion of Indian classical music with modern electronic elements. Born and raised in Kolkata,India, Firaaq was exposed to the rich traditions of Indian classical music from a young age, w ... Show More
36m 34s
Aug 2025
“Heavy Metal Drummer”—Wilco
In this week’s episode, Rob uses the blueprint he learned from all of his favorite rock band movies, like 'Dig!' and 'The Great Muppet Caper,' to better understand the self-proclaimed misunderstood band Wilco. He takes us through Jeff Tweedy’s journey, starting with Wilco’s prede ... Show More
1h 32m
Feb 2023
Got A Sweet Asian Chick She Go Lo Mein
The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer who has captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide with his mesmerizing voice and captivating lyrics. With his distinct blend of R&B, pop, and electronic music, The Weeknd has emerged as one o ... Show More
9m 5s
Aug 2024
Newcomers: Jhayco
Jhayco, the artist formerly known as Jhay Cortez, feels different from the rest of the Latin music machine. He considers himself a “melody freak,” has a wide variety of influences – “Alternative music, indie music, deep house, rap, trap, salsa, bachata, scores for music” – and is ... Show More
22m 46s