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2026-02-2337 minBrothers in SongFrank Ocean - channel ORANGEDoes experimentation and risk taking automatically make an album more interesting? Or do you need an album that has a more familiar template to keep your interest? This record definitely falls into the former category. Listen to it. Then listen to us, and make your decision.
2025-12-1244 minBrothers in SongRush - Moving PicturesSome people love to hate on Rush. To that we say, poppycock! Open your ears! Also follow us on Instagram and Threads @brothersinsong
2025-10-2244 minBrothers in SongBack in the Saddle Again!Thank you for bearing with us during our little hiatus. We're back to give you a little update. A new full-length episode is on the way soon! Good to be back!
2025-09-1215 minBrothers in SongAnnouncement! Taking a hiatusHello faithful listeners. We will be taking a brief hiatus to take care of some personal stuff. Never fear! We will be back. Listen to this short message to hear a message of gratitude. See you soon, friends!
2025-03-3000 minBrothers in SongPanic! At The Disco - Viva Las VengeanceOn this episode we take a look at this band's final album, an ambitious piece chock full of classic rock influences. But does the band (Brenden Urie) emulate their heroes a little too well?
2025-03-2442 minBrothers in SongPublic Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us BackWhere do you turn for inspiration during difficult times? We turn to music. Join us as we appreciate and analyze this truth bomb from 1988.
2025-02-1737 minBrothers in SongWilson PhillipsYou don't need to hold on for one more day! A new episode of Brothers in Song has arrived! We've got a very interesting 2025 planned. Please support us by writing a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform.
2025-02-1634 minBrothers in SongDestination ... ChristmasOur annual holiday gift to our listeners. We talk about behind the scenes stuff and a very whacky Christmas album by Fred Schneider of the B-52's. Thanks for listening in 2024. See you next year!
2024-12-1634 minBrothers in SongKris Kristofferson - The Silver Tongued Devil and IOn this episode we explore another luminary of classic country. Like Cash, Parton, and Nelson, Kris Kristofferson has a charm all his own. But is it enough to overcome shabby recording techniques?
Also, please check out the debut release by iconograph, Dan's very own music project. Follow the link below to listen!
https://tr.ee/2rrSQzpPPc
2024-12-0244 minBrothers in SongThe Decemberists - The Crane WifeDan has been hyping up this album to Joe for ... well, forever! But was there too much hype? Let's find out.
2024-11-0543 minBrothers in SongHow Not to Release Your Own MusicDan spent his summer break releasing his debut EP! Follow the link below to listen. What does it take to do such a thing with no money or expertise? Joe wants to find out. Glad to be back from summer break. Thanks for joining us!
iconograph - beautiful goodbye
https://linktr.ee/iconograph
2024-09-2342 minBrothers in SongArtists We Hate (Who Made Songs We Love)!Hate might be a strong word, but on this episode we celebrate several songs we genuinely enjoy by artists that we're not all that crazy about. In addition, Dan tries to make amends for a transgression from our last episode.
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RHCP Scar Tissue is better out of tune
https://youtu.be/Daw93bRHe4Y?si=c_S4gHW2_OvreF4s
Beastie Boys - Intergalactic Video
https://youtu.be/qORYO0atB6g?si...
2024-06-1741 minBrothers in SongStephen Sondheim - Merrily We Roll Along.Finally! It sure took a long time for two musical theater kids with a music podcast to discuss a musical. We definitely had fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Follow us on IG @brothersinsong. Feel free to drop us a line or ask a question.
2024-05-0647 minBrothers in SongWu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)Brothers in Song ain't nothin' to f**k with! And neither is the Wu-Tang Clan. Underestimate this hip-hop super group at your peril... not that our highly sophisticated listeners would ever do such a thing. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong
2024-04-0143 minBrothers in SongBoyz II Men - Cooleyhighharmony (with Anissa {our sister})It's fun for (almost) the whole family on this episode. Our sister Anissa joins us to discuss middle school dances, sibling rivalry, and this classic album from the 1990's. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong.
2024-02-1945 minBrothers in SongWhiplashWell... we guess we're movie critics now too! Join us as we discuss the 2014 film, Whiplash. We talk about the realistic and not-so- realistic aspects of the movie as well as our own experiences in the performing arts. We've met a Fletcher or two in our own lives. Follow us on instagram @brothersinsong.
2024-01-2749 minBrothers in SongYear End Picks 2023Hear are a few of our picks for music we were into this year but didn't have a chance to talk about on the show. Thanks for listening friends! We wish you all the best in 2024!
2023-12-2036 minBrothers in SongFrank Sinatra - In The Wee Small HoursThe problem with icons is that they become shorthand for an era, a particular place and time. That's why the music of icons like Frank Sinatra (and many others we've covered on the show) need a little bit of exploration to understand why they're icons in the first place. Also, a furry friend makes a guest appearance. Make sure to find and follow us on IG @brothersinsong.
2023-11-2443 minBrothers in SongRe-release: Halloween Spooktacular!Enjoy this re-release of our Halloween Spooktacular from last year. A playlist is available for all the songs we discuss on the program plus a few more! Enjoy... IF YOU DARE!!
Brothers in Song Halloween Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kp56TBsIpWrELBn5kMApf?si=qCGK3qaLRByvoSVJ5FciuA
2023-10-2839 minBrothers in SongSouxie and The Banshees - JujuIt's spooky season so it's time to put on your black eyeliner with Siouxie and The Banshees. Once you listen to this record, the influence on the music that follows is blatantly obvious. If you like us, make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Spread the word, and follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong
2023-10-2238 minBrothers in SongCream - Fresh CreamWe're back from summer break! Feel free to enjoy our discussion on this highly influential (and perhaps somewhat forgotten about) rock & roll classic.
2023-09-2737 minBrothers in SongChoose Your Own Adventure: Johnny CashOur next stop for Choose Your Own Adventure brings us a visit with inimitable Johnny Cash and one of his final albums. We find that the Man in Black still has it, even as he rides off into the sunset. We apologize for some ambient noise in the recording, it was raining, and we didn't realize the mic was picking it up. Also, we're going to take a little summer break for a month or so. See you in the fall, and enjoy whatever adventures you have going on this summer.
2023-07-2838 minBrothers in SongChoose Your Own Adventure: Huey LewisSummer is supposed to be full of adventures. So to kick off our Choose Your Own Adventure experiment, Joe surprises Dan with a dad rock favorite, the Huey Lewis album, Fore! Hope you have some great adventures planned for your summer. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong.
2023-07-0739 minBrothers in SongDoja Cat -Hot PinkIf you're following along, listening to these albums at home, keep your kids away from this one. It's rather... risque. Pearl clutching aside, Doja Cat has put together a pretty entertaining pop album underneath all of the NSFW content. If you haven't already, please follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong and share the show with a friend.
2023-05-2941 minBrothers in SongSimon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & ThymeOk. This seems like an obvious one. If you think we definitely should've heard this album by now, we're not going to argue with you. Be that as it may, we've corrected this oversight. But can anyone explain the beef that Paul Simon seems to have with Bob Dylan??
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2023-05-1341 minBrothers in SongMusicians with a Day Job (plus Acoustic Guitar Songs) with Greg MassiOn this episode we are joined by our old friend from our hometown, Greg Massi. Greg is a guitar player, composer, and podcaster who plays in multiple bands and just got back from a European tour. We talk about staying motivated to be creative amidst having to do all the things needed to maintain a "regular life." Whatever that means... We also talk with Greg about some underrated acoustic guitar gems. It was extremely fun reconnecting with an old friend. Please check out the links below to see all the cool stuff that Greg is doing and listen to...
2023-04-021h 00Brothers in SongGuilty Pleasures!Here at Brothers in Song, we recommend that you don't feel guilty about your pleasure. But there may be some musical styles you love that are in stark contrast to what you normally listen to or may not be approved by your friends. Well, we say, screw that! In this episode we talk about some of our favorite guilty pleasures. So cut yourself an extra slice of cake and have a listen! However, if you don't follow us on Instagram that is something you should feel guilty about. Follow us @brothersinsong.
2023-03-1250 minBrothers in SongPerfume Genius - Too BrightEven today, word of mouth is sometimes the best way to discover new music. We never would have discovered this odd yet beautiful work by Perfume Genius without a friend's recommendation. Let us know what you think about it on Instagram @brothersinsong. Thanks for listening!
2023-02-2635 minBrothers in SongTrios!Great things come in threes. There are three ingredients in an old fashioned, three periods in a hockey game, and three stooges. In this episode we talk about three of the best opera trios you're ever likely to hear. Follow the links below to see and hear the performances we talked about. Enjoy!
Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro https://youtu.be/hLD2fn5Pf7Y
Charles Gounod - Faust https://youtu.be/9YH-OAooBUQ
Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier https://youtu.be/WmU3bHY3p4I
2023-01-2940 minBrothers in SongMy Chemical Romance - The Black ParadeDo you have some skinny jeans and black eyeliner in the back of your closet that you're looking to wear one last time for nostalgia? Now's your chance! We start off 2023 with the emo magnum opus, The Black Parade, by My Chemical Romance. If you're skeptical of the emo genre, this one might surprise you. It's a bit more sophisticated than we thought. Let us know what you think about it on Instagram @brothersinsong.
2023-01-1534 minBrothers in SongSo this is Christmas?And what have we done? Well, we've put together list of songs with Christmas associations that may or may not be appropriate for the season. Is Die Hard a Chistmas movie? Maybe. Are these songs Christmas songs? Also maybe! Please follow the link below to listen to the songs we discussed plus more. And finally, a sincere thanks to all our listeners for spending part of your 2022 with us! See you in 2023!
The Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kh1jG74r1eprA42nQt0is?si=G1mStHPRRQSZ2Cz0yKM0NA
2022-12-1946 minBrothers in SongRe-release: Xmas Music Extravaganza!Happy Holidays faithful listeners! To help you get the season started right we offer you this re-release of last year's Xmas music episode. Fear not, we have another in the works that will drop soon. We just didn't want you to have to scroll through a year's worth of content when you inevitably wanted to listen again to get yourself in the holiday spirit. There's a link to our painstakingly curated playlist below, plus gift ideas. Thanks for listening!
Christmas Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Pd89C98SRdz1QBvkKU0L7?si=qiJA-E86QaGOzJbmLxpQWg
Qua...
2022-12-0453 minBrothers in SongBillie Holiday - Lady Sings the BluesHere's the thing about icons, after a while people take them for granted. No one should ever do that with the inimitable Billie Holiday.
CW: We briefly mention the assault Holiday experienced as a child and later racial violence during our discussion of the song, Strange Fruit.
2022-11-1339 minBrothers in SongHalloween Spooktacular!Boo! Grab a nice big bowl of candy corn and a gallon of apple cider and hunker down as we discuss creepy, disturbing, and ominous songs for Halloween! There's a link below to listen to our special Halloween playlist. Programming note: Brief discussions of violence and suicide. Also, more cursing than usual. Not for the kiddos!
Halloween Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kp56TBsIpWrELBn5kMApf?si=05e2e2bd28fe497c
2022-10-2339 minBrothers in SongSam Cooke - Ain't That Good NewsSam Cooke is an often forgotten all-time great in the history of popular music. Don't worry. We forgot about him too, but we're trying to remedy that fact. In this episode we go over all the highs and lows of his final album released just after his untimely and controversial death in 1964.
2022-10-1638 minBrothers in SongJay-Z - The Black AlbumWe finally got around to listening to some hip hop! Breaking News: This stuff is good, and Jay-Z is a true craftsman. We apologize for some of the audio quality on this cuz internet. We'll do our best to get things ironed out for next time. Thanks for listening, friends!
2022-10-0242 minBrothers in SongZac Brown Band - Jekyll + HydeWelcome back, loyal listeners! Zac Brown shows a diverse array of musical interests on this album. But does it all work together? Listen and find out.
2022-09-1138 minBrothers in SongSummer Playlist!Sometimes you just gotta pivot. To cap off our "regular season" before summer break we share our Summer Playlist, which is available for your listening pleasure by following the link below. Our promised movie score episode we planned for this week will drop when we return from summer break. We just didn't have time to give it the attention it deserves at the moment. Please share your summer faves with us on Instagram @brothersinsong. Hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy summer! See you in about a month.
Brothers in Song Summer Playlist link below:
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2022-07-1726 min
Brothers in SongBjörk - HomogenicBjörk is often dismissed as a weirdo by the general public and comedians on SNL. But have you ever really taken the time to listen to her music? Join us as we discuss Björk's third album, Homogenic. One listen reveals a haunting, beautiful work even if it is unconventional.
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2022-07-0537 minBrothers in SongToto - Toto IV"Africa" is a great song. And it's been covered over and over and over again. But what about the rest of this record? Turns out things get a little weird. Did Toto make an album for music nerds? Check out the link below to see the late, great drummer, Jeff Porcaro explaining the Rosanna shuffle. Also, if you really haven't had your fill of "Africa" covers yet, here are the links to a couple more.
Africa - Metal Performance
https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw
Africa - Choral Performance
https://youtu.be/-c9-po...
2022-06-2048 minBrothers in SongGuitar Heroes!What does it mean to be a guitar hero? In this episode we attempt to answer this question and discuss some favorite guitar players. Of course, we couldn't go about this the conventional way, and there are a couple of unconventional choices on our list. Speaking of lists, check out the link below for a playlist of the songs we discuss on the episode plus some extras just for fun. There are also some links to some kick ass live performances! Follow us on Instagram for all the latest @brothersinsong.
Playlist of the songs in this episode... and mor...
2022-06-0547 minBrothers in SongDoobie Brothers - Minute by MinuteNear the beginning of this episode, Dan makes a startling confession. Joe and Dan agree that Michael McDonald's singing is strange yet beautiful. Also, check out the link below to witness the glory that is "On My Own," the classic duet between McDonald and Patti LaBelle.
https://youtu.be/KsH63qJlIMM
2022-05-2243 minBrothers in SongBeyonce - LemonadeThis album and accompanying mini-movie was a phenomenon upon it's release a few years ago. Did it deserve the hype? Spoiler: Yes! Yes, it did. There was so much to get into here, and we hope we did it justice. Follow us on Instagram! We post funny music memes!
2022-05-0848 minBrothers in SongHootie & The Blowfish - Cracked Rear ViewJoin us as we have an extremely ok time discussing the very alright band, Hootie & The Blowfish. We try to remember why this band was so damn popular. Were there some good reasons for them selling tens of millions of records? Or was the Hootie phenomenon just another one of those cases of inexplicable 90's weirdness? Check out the link below to one of their music videos. It's ... it's somethin' else. To keep up with all the latest on the show, follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong
Only Wanna Be With You
https://youtu.be/Ln6WQqRD...
2022-04-2437 minBrothers in SongWillie Nelson - Shotgun WillieAs promised (almost a year ago) we give you our Willie Nelson episode! Pour yourself a little whiskey, or something less potent if you prefer, and enjoy. Also, at the beginning of the show, Joe and Dan chat about a little musical field trip they went on a few weeks ago. If you've been following the Instagram account you'd know exactly what that field trip was. Speaking of which, hey! Follow the Instagram account. @brothersinsong. And while you're at it give us a review on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening friends!
2022-04-1038 minBrothers in SongWhy We Love Tenors!It's The Three Tenors! No not those other guys. Dan and Joe are joined by brother-in-law, Matt to discuss why operatic tenors are so awesome. Specifically, we talk about five singers we admire, and one song that showcases each of their vocal abilities. The list and the links to the performance can be found below. Don't forget to give us a review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show. Thanks for listening, friends!
Carlo Bergonzi https://youtu.be/Xbo53CBxIgU
Luciano Pavarotti https://youtu.be/yMnanOxVJlg
Nicolai Gedda https://youtu.be/tdbwg5...
2022-03-271h 10Brothers in SongMy Bloody Valentine - LovelessOften the Venn diagram of musical taste has quite a bit of overlap for Joe and Dan. But for the second episode in a row there's a divergence of opinion. Can Dan help Joe gain some appreciation for this influential 90's cult classic, or will he remain loveless? Listen and find out!
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2022-03-1342 minBrothers in Songfun. - Some NightsAfter nearly resorting to fisticuffs, the brothers agree to disagree about certain aspects of this album. Are you Team Joe or Team Dan? Choose wisely! And follow us on Instagram so you can let us know what you think.
2022-02-2638 minBrothers in SongUnsung GrungeThrow on your favorite thrift store flannel and your Doc Marten's and take a stroll down a rainy Seattle memory lane as we reminisce about Grunge. We talk about our formative memories of this music scene as well as take a look at some lesser known Grunge tracks. As an added bonus we've included a link to a playlist below that includes the songs featured on this episode as well as some other Grungy treats!
Unsung Grunge Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BMHEgx5lh0RHfIjJHgquB?si=W__l4Z1RSiihoOl8GwfhaQ
2022-02-1356 minBrothers in SongRay Charles - What'd I SayThe Genius. What can be said about Ray Charles that hasn't already been said? Well, we give it our best shot. Kindly follow the show on Instagram @brothersinsong.
2022-01-3040 minBrothers in SongTaylor Swift - folkloreWe're back with our first episode of 2022! Thanks for your patience, friends. There are few fanbases more devoted than Taylor Swift's. So we take a close listen to her surprise 2020 quarantine release, folklore. What do they know that we don't?
2022-01-1644 minBrothers in SongChristmas Music Extravaganza!Season's greetings, Dear Listeners! On this very special episode we discuss which Christmas songs should be on the naughty list and which end up on the nice list. As a special gift for our listeners who've come along for the inaugural season of Brothers in Song, we've included a link below to a Spotify playlist containing all the songs on the nice list! This is our last episode for 2021 so follow us on Instagram so you know what we're up to when we return in January. We're so happy you all have decided to come along with us on our...
2021-12-0153 minBrothers in SongRalph Vaughn Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisIn this episode we take another foray into classical music. Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is extremely easy on the ears. But will people slow down and take the time to listen in the 21st century? This piece is technically a re-imagining of someone else's work, so we also talk about covers and what makes a good one. There are links to the songs we discuss below. As usual, Dan tortures so many metaphors we almost have to call in the ACLU.
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (BBC Symphony Orchestra)
https://yout...
2021-11-2147 minBrothers in SongBlack Sabbath - ParanoidWould you look at that? These godfathers of metal were writing thoughtful songs about the human experience this whole time. All you had to do was listen. Don't worry we haven't hidden any subliminal messages in this (Hail Satan) podcast.
Helpful Links
War Pigs Live 1970
https://youtu.be/K3b6SGoN6dA
Tony Iommi talks about his finger injury
https://youtu.be/5TyktFhsM38
2021-11-0743 minBrothers in SongCold Play - Viva La Vida or Death and All His FriendsDo you hate Coldplay?! Cuz we... don't actually. They're kind of...what's the word? Oh yeah. Good! Enjoy this new episode, now with 20% more tangents and a brief cameo by Dan's cat, Holly. Follow the handy dandy links below for more cool stuff, and follow us on Instagram!
Live performance of Viva La Vida
https://youtu.be/9ldOuVuas1c
Life in Technicolor II
https://youtu.be/fXSovfzyx28
2021-10-2450 minBrothers in SongPatti Smith - HorsesThere's some difference of opinion here, but it doesn't quite go the way that listeners of the show might expect. One thing we can agree on is that the musical landscape would not be the same without Patti Smith. The world of music needs its pioneers! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong for the latest news and to link to our merch store.
2021-10-1042 minBrothers in SongVan Halen - 1984The 1980's were a strange and sometimes inexplicable era, but Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing is timeless. Naturally, we're in awe of his innovative style, but the other members of Van Halen made many meaningful contributions as well. Join us as we go off on a tangent about 80's pop culture and discuss a band that epitomized the 80's but still managed to transcend their era. When you're done, check out some fun links below and jump on over to our merch store!
Eddie explains tapping
https://youtu.be/3CwDKqfMX3o
Eddie sit in...
2021-09-2636 minBrothers in SongJoni Mitchell - BlueWe're back from summer break! It's the 50th anniversary of this landmark album. Joe's never heard it before, so we had to fix that. Dan hasn't heard it in quite a while, and has some different thoughts 20 years after his first listening. Spoiler alert: It's still genius. It still holds up. Follow the link below to buy shirts. In fact, buy one in blue!
Blue Shirts https://brothers-in-song.creator-spring.com
Both Sides Now https://youtu.be/aCnf46boC3I
2021-09-1241 minBrothers in SongMini Episode: Tower of Power - You're Still A Young ManTower of Power might be one of the most under appreciated acts of the '70's. If you've never listened check out this gem of a ballad from their hit album, Bump City. It tells a slightly unconventional story with cool harmonies, fun vocal improvisations, and the horns... good gravy! The horns!
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2021-08-2216 minBrothers in SongMini Episode: Jeff Buckley -GraceFor those who don't know Jeff Buckley's music, he's largely to thank (blame?) for the version of the Leonard Cohen song, "Hallelujah" that seems to be overused for every poignant TV and movie moment of the past 15 years. But he was so much more than that. Though he died far too young, his unique and inimitable style has continued to inspire. This song, the title track from his only studio album, Grace, showcases what was great about Buckley. Follow the link below to hear a killer live performance, and click on the merchandise link to support the show. We have...
2021-08-1518 minBrothers in SongMini Episode: Counting Crows - Mrs. Potter's LullabyThis song is repetitive, tortures a circus metaphor to death, it's almost eight minutes long, and we love it! Listen to find out why this is one of Joe and Dan's favorite Counting Crows songs. Don't forget to buy some merch so you can get your back-to-school wardrobe looking fly! Link below.
Shirts & Mugs
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2021-08-0817 minBrothers in SongMini Episode: PJ Harvey - Send His Love To MeOn today's episode, Dan introduces Joe to one of his favorite artists, PJ Harvey and the song "Send His Love To Me." It's an unrequited love song, yes, but it's so much more. Simple structure, but lush instrumentation. Common themes, but also, in-your-face and unsettling. This song is quintessential PJ Harvey if you've never heard her before. As a bonus, you also get a cell phone interruption and an obnoxious exhaust note from a muscle car driving by Dan's house. And lest we forget, you also get a link below to a live performance by PJ Harvey herself and a li...
2021-08-0116 minBrothers in SongMini Episode: Guiseppe Verdi - "The Quartet" from RigolettoSo you say you don't like opera, huh? Well, if you have ears you should really like this. The Quartet from Rigoletto is extremely complex, yet when it's done well, the music and performers make it seem effortless and undeniably beautiful. "Seem" being the operative word. Spend some time with it, and we're sure you'll agree this is some of the best music on Earth. Follow the link below to hear the version of the piece we listened to for the show.
https://youtu.be/HknAWa0br50
2021-07-2517 minBrothers in SongMini Episode: Pearl Jam - AliveWelcome to our first Summer Sunday Mini Episode. In this one we finally talk about Pearl Jam, a band we've mentioned a number of times on the program. Alive is a great song that still holds up today, and it's now a classic rock staple. But it's a little weirder than you might think and doesn't have a whole lot of conventional elements that make up most hit songs. In any case, it's one of our favorites. Check out the links below to enjoy a live performance by Pearl Jam. And also merch!
Pearl Jam Live: Pink Pop Fe...
2021-07-2017 minBrothers in SongStevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of LifeNew York City musician Kelsey Warren (AKA Blak Emoji) joins us to share his thoughts on one of his favorites, an album so f###king good we run out of superlatives and just start cursing. In the words of our guest, "If you don't like Stevie Wonder, I can't even trust you!" Kelsey is a great musician in his own right, and it was awesome to talk to him. Please follow the links below see what Kelsey is up to and check out his music! We've also included links to the references we discuss in the episode. So do your...
2021-07-1149 minBrothers in SongMumford & Sons - DeltaThings get pretty deep and philosophical on this episode. The brothers talk about life, loss, the wonder of nature, and of course, the humbling void of outer space. Don't worry. Somewhere in there is music to discuss. But that's what the best music does, right? It gets you to think and feel things! Per usual we ask you to check out the links below to help you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening, friends!
Mumford & Sons/National Geographic music video collaboration
https://youtu.be/HxFQ7f4RzQU
Beloved lyrics
https://www.google...
2021-07-0444 minBrothers in SongThe Beach Boys - Pet SoundsThis sure ain't Surfin' USA! Pet Sounds is definitely one of those landmark albums that fans would admonish us for because we didn't listen sooner. On this installment Joe pays tribute to some of his favorite composers, and Dan falls down the research rabbit hole. We also try to identify a bunch of weird instruments. There's a lot to tackle here, so take the trip with us. Check out the links below for a bunch of fun videos featuring Joe's favorite composers and other goodies.
Summa for Strings by Arvo Part https://youtu.be/PzSlmWQuHFw
The Mis...
2021-06-3045 minBrothers in SongJohn Legend - Love In The FutureDid Dan just enjoy another pop album? After a much needed "luftpause," we discuss John Legend's place in the culture as well as this varied and interesting 2013 album. Joe also gives us a little pop culture trivia to start us off. As always we nerd out on vocal stuff and provide a couple of interesting links below to help you enjoy this week's episode. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter as well as check out our new merch store.
John Legend & Common perform "Glory"
https://youtu.be/nPBi88v7adM
The E...
2021-06-2034 minBrothers in SongBillie Eilish - When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?Did Billie Eilish just make us contemplate life, art, and the meaning of existence?? We always end the show with the tagline, "Listen to some new music. You may surprise yourself." This was definitely a surprise to us. It only goes to show that repeated listening can lead you to hear things you hadn't heard before and change opinions.
We begin the episode talking about quirky and unusual voices (like Billie Eilish herself). We've included a few links below to some live performances by the artists we discussed. We think you'll appreciate the diversity.
One last not...
2021-06-0642 minBrothers in SongRichard Wagner - The Flying Dutchman overtureIt's our first foray into classical music! If you didn't think it was possible for Joe and Dan to talk for 41 minutes about an 11 minute piece of music, you haven't been listening to the podcast very long! As usual, you'll get a couple of tortured analogies from Dan, and Joe uses his expertise to put everything in it's proper context. If you're inexperienced with opera or classical music please check out the links below. They will definitely enhance your enjoyment on this wild ride with Der Fliegende Hollaender.
The Flying Dutchman Listening Guide
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2021-05-3041 minBrothers in SongPeter Gabriel - SoWe know everyone loves In Your Eyes. (You do. Don't you?) But what about the rest of the hit album, So, by Peter Gabriel? Turns out there's a ton to like. Joe takes issue with some of the more "experimental" moments on the record, while Dan can't remember anyone's name. Not even Youssou N'Dour who contributed the distinctive vocal improvisations at the end of the aforementioned, In Your Eyes. As usual we've included a bunch of links in the notes below that will hopefully augment this episode and fill in the gaps in Dan's memory. For best listening, raise a boom...
2021-05-2345 minBrothers in SongNat King Cole - The Very Thought of You"Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark." That's what entertainment pioneer, vocalist extraordinaire, and American icon, Nat King Cole said after his variety show, the first on network TV host by a Black person, was cancelled. Fortunately, though he did not have a long life, Cole left a huge body of work for us to enjoy. In this episode, the brothers go full on music nerd while discussing the finer details of his 1958 album, The Very Thought of You. Cole recorded this one with an orchestra, and his distinctive baritone is on full display. So fix yourself a Manhattan (or so...
2021-05-1643 minBrothers in SongDolly Parton - JoleneMore fun facts than a Dolly dress has rhinestones! First, we have a lively talk about Parton's cultural impact and recent resurgence in popularity. We spend the second half of the episode on Jolene. It's a short album, only 25 minutes long. But there's so much to hear and discuss, from Dolly's lyrics and voice to the highly skilled session musicians. Follow the links below to access a couple of interesting articles we reviewed for the show, a demo video on the pedal steel (the highly distinctive instrument used in much of country music), and a video of Dolly performing Jole...
2021-05-0953 minBrothers in SongThe Police - Synchronicity"Every pod you make... Every edit you fake... Every hot take... Every mic you break, I'll be watching you..."
There are some bands that you just forget how good they are. The Police are one of those bands. Not that every track on this 80's classic is a gem. But the ones that are... Holy Hell! Joe makes an astute connection to composer Phillip Glass, and Dan manages to talk about Pearl Jam... again. Check out the link below so you can see why we like Stewart Copeland so much.
https://youtu.be/hWh5ilLBs-k
2021-05-0342 minBrothers in SongMegadeth - Rust in PeaceReAdy t0 HAvE YoUr FacE MELTED?!?! In this episode the brothers have a nuanced discussion regarding the finer points of this thrash metal staple. In addition, Dan tortures a couple of metaphors, and Joe needs a couple of Tylenol. Finally don't forget to check out the link below to see a very cool live performance by Megadeth that we talked about . Whether you like this stuff or not, these guys could play!
https://youtu.be/eKBOc1uJ0Jc
2021-04-2546 minBrothers in SongBruno Mars - Unorthodox JukeboxThere's a rift in the family! The brothers argue vehemently about the virtues of this album. Will they be able to mend their relationship or be estranged forever?? More importantly, will the podcast ever be the same?? As a bonus to the family drama, Joe gives everyone a crash course in vocal pedagogy. Don't forget to join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @brothersinsong.
2021-04-1833 minBrothers in SongErykah Badu - BaduizmAh, the 90's. The days of our youth! A familiar decade, but an unfamiliar album. How is it possible that we didn't pick this one up on CD at Sam Goody? Make sure you have a blank Memorex cassette in your boombox so you can press record as soon as the podcast starts!
2021-04-1139 minBrothers in SongBruce Springsteen - Born to RunWhat's the connection between Bruce Springsteen, opera singer, Maria Callas, and Broadway legend, Steven Sondheim? We thought you'd never ask!
2021-04-0542 minBrothers in SongFleetwood Mac - RumoursForged in a crucible of romantic turmoil among its members, this 70's classic produced a ton of hits. The brothers discuss the pros and cons of having so many songwriting cooks in the kitchen and veer off into tangents about Dobros, banjos, and goth/doom/folk artist, Chelsea Wolfe.
2021-03-2843 minBrothers in SongWho are these guys?Joe and Dan are brothers and musicians. Joe has a master's degree in music. Dan is mostly self-taught. Music has always been a big part of their lives, but how is it possible that they've never listened to these incredibly well-known and influential albums?? In this preview episode, you get to know a little about them before they embark on a new musical venture, the first that they're doing together. Through common experiences as brothers and individual experiences as musicians who chose different paths, Joe and Dan offer their thoughts and insights on these classic albums, and maybe learn someth...
2021-03-1311 min
New RustaceanMeta 3: Happy CodingA story and a dream (and the promise of Rust): the final episode of New Rustacean!
Show Notes
Rust by Example
Winning Slowly
Mass Affection
buttondown.email/rewrite
patreon.com/chriskrycho
Sponsors
Adam Green
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Alexander Kryvomaz
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Arlen Haftevani
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Arun Kulshreshtha
Behnam Esfahbod
Benjamin Manns
Benjamin Wasty
Brandon ‘Spanky’ Mills
Brian Casiello
Brian Manning
Brian McCallister
Bryan Stitt
Caryn Finkelman
Cass Costello
Cat Dad
Chap Lovejoy
Charlie Egan
Chip
Chris Palmer
Christoffer Ceutz
Cristian Paul
Dan Abrams
Daniel
Daniel Bros...
2019-05-2700 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.35WASI, Option::copied, and the future of async/await syntax!
Show Notes
Rust 1.34.1
release notes
blog post
discussion about Error::type_id
Rust 1.34.2
release notes
blog post
discussion about Error::type_id
Rust 1.35
release notes
blog post
WASI
The Bike Shed episode
Async/await
std::futures API docs
internal thread on syntax for .await
Sponsors
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Patreon Sponsors
Adam Green
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Alexander Lozada
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Andrew Dirksen
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Arlo (Hyena)
...
2019-05-2400 minNew RustaceanCYSK: bindgen and cbindgenAutomatic generation of FFI types between Rust and C APIs.
Show Notes
bindgen
the official guide
API docs
cbindgen
a blog post by one of the main authors of the crate
rust-ffi
Binding libraries for scripting languages
PyO3
Neon
Rustler
a great write-up from the folks at Discord
Helix
Sponsors
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2019-05-1800 minNew Rustaceane031: FFI Deep DiveExposing Rust types and functions to C API consumers.
Show Notes
It’s impossible to make the declarations below follow the order I talked through them on the recording without also making them horrible to read, so just use this outline instead:
add_in_rust
Strings
concat_strings
free_rust_string
Point
point_translate
union
OpaquePoint
opaque_point_new
opaque_point_translate
opaque_point_free
Links
Rust FFI Omnibus
the repository for the show
RFC #2195
Sponsors
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2019-05-1400 minNew Rustaceane030: Can You See Me Now?Item visibility and pub(<restricted>) as API design tools.
Show Notes
The easiest and most effective way to understand the example in this case will simply be to look directly at the source code. You can read the docs for each of the nested modules, but you’ll be doing a lot of navigating around for that.
Also, I am using Cargo’s --document-private-items flag, so that you can see all the items in all the modules, even those which are not public, but note that usually you would not see docs...
2019-04-2700 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.33 and 1.34Moar const fn, some Pin, and alternative Cargo registries!
Show Notes
1.33 release notes
Pin
RFC
API docs
1.34 release notes
Sponsors
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Arun Kulshreshtha
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Benjamin Manns
Benjamin Wasty
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Brian Casiello
Brian Manning
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Bryan Stitt
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Cat Dad
Chap Lovejoy
Charlie Egan
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2019-04-2000 minNew Rustaceane029: I’m Out to CUsing Rust’s Foreign Function Interface (FFI) with C!
Show Notes
The code samples here directly match the things I described in the show, so you will likely want to look at add and ffi::add, then Point, translate, and ffi::translate in that order.
Links
Other helpful Rust FFI discussions:
The Rust Programming Language’s materials
the nomicon
Rust FFI Omnibus
the Reference’s discussion
the associated Rust API docs
Sponsors
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2019-04-0400 minNew RustaceanBonus 14: How the Sausage Gets MadeHow I make the show, and why you won’t find it on Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher.
Show Notes
Winning Slowly
guest lectures on podcasting: A, B
Audio recording/editing/production software:
Icecast
Rogue Amoeba
Audio Hijack
Loopback
Ferrite
iZotope RX
previous episodes of interest
building a markdown link extractor
using rustdoc
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2019-03-2400 minNew RustaceanBonus 13: I Still Make Silly MistakesA story about parsing command-line arguments manually and some thoughts on “rookie mistakes.”
Show Notes
why you might want to invoke the same program with different names
Python’s argparse library
Commander in Node
clap
structopt
pulldown-cmark
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2019-02-2800 minNew Rustaceane028: Meet My AssociatesAssociated items: functions and methods, constants, types, and (very briefly!) GATs.
Show Notes
Iterator source
the first Traits deep dive episode
RFC #1598
RFC #195
The Reference on associated items
Rust 1.20
deals.manning.com/new-rustacean
Sponsors
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2019-02-2200 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.32dbg!, unified paths, more places you can use Self, and a bunch of const fn stabilizations—plus some neat community highlights!
Show Notes
Rust 1.32
blog post
release notes
smaller builds on Twitter
Amethyst
examples
docs
RustConf 2018 keynote
insta
Sponsors
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2019-01-2300 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.31 and the 2018 Edition, Part IIStabilizing rustfmt, clippy, tool lints, and const fn (all in both editions!), and the 2018 Edition-specific features: syntax changes and non-lexical lifetimes!
Show Notes
Rust 1.31 Blog Post
Rust 1.31 Release Notes
Rust 2018 Edition Guide
a simple NLL example
const fn in the reference and “const contexts”
“uniform paths”
the raw string syntax
Sponsors
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2019-01-1400 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.31 and the 2018 Edition, Part IAn overview of the edition, and some of the improvements that are available in both the 2015 and 2018 editions: better lifetime elision, some Cargo features, and some library stabilizations.
Show Notes
Rust 1.31 Blog Post
Rust 1.31 Release Notes
Rust 2018 Edition Guide
Previous episodes of direct interest:
News: Rust 1.28
News: Rust 1.29 and 1.30
Sponsors
Thanks to Parity for sponsoring the show again. Go check out their Rust jobs!
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Adam Green
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2019-01-0700 minNew RustaceanInterview: Integer32Show Notes
Things we mentioned on the show:
the playground
Ferrous Systems
Magical JSON: https://quicktype.io
EddyB’s company: Lyken Software Solutions
Integer32 blog: “Tech Conference Budget Case Study: Rust Belt Rust 2018”
Sponsors
Thanks to Manning for sponsoring this episode; don’t forget to grab some of their content at 40% off using the code podnewrust18!
Thanks to Parity for sponsoring the show again. Go check out their Rust jobs!
Patreon Sponsors
Adam Green
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2019-01-0100 minNew Rustaceane027: Trust Me; I Promise!An intro to unsafe Rust and Rust’s idea of safety.
Show Notes
Errata
A quick correction: on the show I said that a trait needed to be unsafe when it had an unsafe fn method. This isn’t correct: safe traits can have unsafe methods, and unsafe traits can exist without any methods at all (as implied by my reference to Send and Sync). You can see this in practice in the following example, which compiles just fine!
trait ASafeTrait {
unsafe fn unsafe_method() {}
}
unsafe AnUnsafeTrait {}
The idea of an unsa...
2018-12-0100 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.29 and 1.30Procedural macros, better paths, and the Rust 2018 beta!
Show Notes
Rust 1.29:
blog post
release notes
Rust 1.30:
blog post
release notes
RFC: path clarity
Sponsors
Thanks to Parity for sponsoring the show again. Go check out their Rust jobs!
Patreon Sponsors
Adam Green
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Brian Casiello
Brian Manning
Bryan Stitt
Bryce Johnston
Caryn Finkelman
Cass Costello
Chap Lovejoy
Charlie Egan
Chip
Chris Palmer
Daniel
Dan Abrams
Daniel Bross
Daniel Coll...
2018-11-1600 minNew RustaceanBonus 12: Translating Between LanguagesMusings inspired by a project translating TypeScript to Rust
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2018-10-2400 minNew RustaceanBonus 11: BurnoutWhat burnout is, the many ways it can happen to us, and what we can do about it.
Show Notes
My blog posts on burnout (and the RSS feed)
Mayo clinic guidelines
Sponsors
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2018-09-2300 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.28Stable `#[global_allocator]`, more Rust 2018 Edition schedule news, video learning resources, and a static site generator!
Show Notes
Rust 1.28:
blog post
release notes
wee_alloc:
repository
blog post
rustfmt RC
Nick Cameron’s LinuxConfAu 2018 tutorial
Gutenberg
Sponsors
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Chap Lovejoy
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2018-08-1736 min