The Nokia ringtone used to be heard more than a billion times per
day, making it one of the most popular songs in the world. We tend to
consider cellphone rings as somewhat antithetical to
music. There is a whole subset of YouTube videos dedicated to the perverse thrill of
watching a delicately beautiful musical moment ruined by the harsh cry
of a defau ... Show More
Feb 24
Charli XCX’s "Wuthering Heights" fever dream
Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 gothic romance "Wuthering Heights" is the most talked-about film of the year. But for pop lovers, the soundtrack is the real event: Charli xcx, asked to write one song, ended up recording an entire album for the movie while ... Show More
48m 13s
Feb 10
Jazz is A$AP Rocky’s secret weapon
A$AP Rocky’s latest album, Don’t Be Dumb, is a wild ride through a cacophony of sounds — punk, industrial, drum ‘n’ bass, indie rock, and of course, hip hop. But on one track, “Robbery,” he and the rising superstar Doechii sample the world of jazz, specifically Thelonious Monk’s ... Show More
35m 54s
Aug 2022
The Worst Songs of all Time
From "Blurred Lines" to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Bitch," we look at some of the worst songs ever - while also questioning whether we can really be sure of "worst songs" in 2022, when the canon and our own tastes are in a constant state of reevaluation. Plus, a look at how pressure ... Show More
56m 34s
Dec 2019
December 9th - The Music Community Remembers Juice WRLD, 'Frozen 2' Soundtrack Tops Billboard 200 & Golden Globe Nominees for Best Original Song
The music community reacts to the shocking death of Juice WRLD, the 'Frozen 2' soundtrack dominates the Billboard 200 albums chart and Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Elton John are among the big Golden Globes nominees for Best Original Song. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out th ... Show More
4m 16s
Jul 2020
Coldplay: A Deeper Dive
This week, we return to the subject of our most popular episode ever, Coldplay! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this ... Show More
2h 8m
Apr 2023
My Top 25 Favorite Moments in Classical Music (Part 1)
<p class="p1">What MAKES a moment in a piece of classical music? Sometimes it's the result of careful pacing from a composer, the slow build to a powerful release. Sometimes it's about surprise, a sudden explosion, or even a sudden extinguishing of sound. Sometimes it's about a h ... Show More
52m 28s
Sep 2019
Nothing Is Real - Episode 12 - Other People's Songs About The Beatles
<p>Episode 12 - Other People’s Songs About The Beatles In 1963</p> <p>The Beatles very quickly became a cultural phenomenon, and if you’re part of the culture you will be referenced in print, on the screen, and in song. By the end of the year, the very first songs about The Beatl ... Show More
39m 15s