Nate doesn’t know much about the musical style known as emo. Sadly, he was too busy nerding out on jazz during his youthful years to catch the moment. That’s a shame, because emo is experiencing a revival right now - most surprisingly within the world of hip hop. All of which leaves Nate in the awkward position of not really having any idea what’s going on, ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Oct 2023
Megzz UNMASKED: Challenging ‘boys will be boys' through music, from career highs to grief stricken lows
Megzz's music is a beacon of self-empowerment and a reminder of the importance of self-worth. A steady stream of beautifully crafted songs, we are now lucky enough to have her latest EP ‘Through The Motions’, which is made up of tracks: Boys Will Be Boys, Love Me From A Distance, ... Show More
48m 53s
Dec 2018
'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' by Panic! At The Disco
Patreon picked it and Miel and Demi punched it, together! On a meta, riff heavy and guestless mirage of an episode, Miel and Demi finally tackle the widely requested Panic! At The Disco emo/alternative/pop-punk/who cares classic, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies". BONUS CONTENT ALERT ... Show More
1h 21m
Feb 2022
'Flavor of the Weak' by American Hi-Fi (w/ Jake Hurwitz)
Our intrepid hosts explore the sub-sub-sub genre of pop-punk songs about high school love triangles by Berklee College of Music graduates. There’s a lot to unpack! Jazz chords, Miley Cyrus’s thanksgiving plans, and screaming the word NINTENDO, for starters. Along the way, Evan an ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2022
'5 Years' by Björk (w/ Negin Farsad)
Evan and Andrew alchemically transmute this very podcast into High Art, thanks to a secondhand exposure to the Icelandic witch that humans know as Björk. With the help of known witchcraft expert Negin Farsad, they plumb the depths of not just Björk’s lyrics & music, but her other ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2024
Adrianne Lenker's songs that get under the skin
Adrianne Lenker feels things deeply. You hear it in every one of her songs, whether solo, or with her band Big Thief. Lucky for us, she shares it all, and over the past few years has become one of the most promising and prolific songwriters around; making 6 albums on her own and ... Show More
36m 37s
Jan 2021
BIG ENCHILADA 151: Love Cult
Yes, my children, this episode is a musical manifesto of the ONE TRUE FAITH, the Big Enchilada path of LOVE and crazy rock ‘n’ roll. There may be some who disagree, but they are infidels who must be shunned and crushed like the unholy insects they are! Join the Big Enchilada Cult ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2021
Musique Dark Ambient Ep09 - Expérimentale, Avant-gardiste, gothique
Musique Dark Ambient Ep09 - Expérimentale, Avant-gardiste, gothique
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Vidna Obmana - Bright FallSteve Jablonsky - Crazy GrandfatherSamantha Bouquin - And Blind Shadows Now SeeJeremy Soule - Descent into MadnessJames Dooley - Have you check ... Show More
48m 8s