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DiscologistNew Music From Lonnie Holley, Phil Cook, And MoreOn an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore the profound artistry of Lonnie Holley’s latest masterpiece Tonky, and Phil Cook’s tender and stunning Appalachia Borealis. Together, these extraordinary works offer a soul-stirring journey through the triumphs and trials of the human spirit, each conveyed through a lens as distinct as it is moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-311h 13DiscologistNew Music From Alabaster DePlume, Old Pup, And Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’ At 50On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into Alabaster DePlume’s latest release A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole, an alt-country instant classic from Milwaukee’s Old Pup, and fifty years of Steely Dan’s arguably finest hour, Katy Lied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-171h 05DiscologistNew Music From Ambrose Akinmusire, Jesse Daniel Edwards, And MoreOn an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into a new jazz classic from Ambrose Akinmusire, the emotional wallop of Jesse Daniel Edwards fourth album, the latest quirky indie rock from Cheekface, and hypnotic desert rock from Yawning Balch. Plus, we discuss all four members of R.E.M.'s surprising cameo at Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s recent performance of Fables Of The Reconstruction at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, killer new music documentaries about Luther Vandross and Sly Sylvester, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-031h 20DiscologistNew Music from Sam Moss, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, and MoreOn an all-new episode of Discologist Eduardo and Kevin are discussing new music from guitarist Sam Moss, the latest post-rock sounds from London’s Squid, the Grammys, Kendrick’s halftime show, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-171h 23DiscologistNew Music From Ofir Ganon and Advance Base PLUS music we love from Phish and Ragnarök, and more.On the 16th season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin reunite after the winter break to dive into an exciting lineup of new music. Tune in to hear them discuss guitarist Ofir Ganon’s latest album Same Air, Advance Base's 2024 album Horrible Occurrences, an essential track by jamband legends Phish, some mind-bending psychedelia from Sweden, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-031h 37DiscologistFriendsgivingOn this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin welcome friends Philip Basnight (DC Rock History, Broke Royals) and Andres Restrepo to the show to talk about music they love, overlooked 2024 albums, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-251h 46DiscologistNew Music From The Cure, Joachim Cooder, Kolumbo, and more!On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss Songs Of A Lost World, The Cure’s first new album in sixteen years, PLUS new music from Joachim Cooder, Kolumbo, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-111h 15DiscologistNew Music From Blood Incantation, Music That Scares You, And MoreOn this Halloween edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss the latest from Death Metal quartet Blood Incantation, bands that you thought were scary but maybe aren’t, a dominant 1984 on the charts, and more. RIP Phil Lesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-281h 30DiscologistNew Music From Geordie Greep, Billy Strings and moreOn this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss The New Sound, the debut solo album from black midi’s Geordie Greep, bluegrass phenom Billy Strings’ Highway Prayers, new music from Dawes, Bill Frisell, The Hard Quartet, and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-141h 41DiscologistNew Music From Midland, Nubya Garcia, Jane’s Addiction is done, and more.On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss Barely Blue, yet another country classic from Midland, the triumphant sophomore album Odyssey by London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia, a Dungeon & Dragons supergroup from Milwaukee, pop fusion from Japan, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-301h 27DiscologistNew Music From David Gilmour, Doechii, King Gizzard on tour, and more!On the Season 15 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talking about the latest from guitar-legend David Gilmour, Hip-Hop rising star Doechii’s new mix-tape, the insane first leg of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s US tour, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-162h 02DiscologistIn Coversation: Skylar GudaszOn her latest album, Country, Skylar Gudasz continues her signature style of storytelling through song, but with a more expansive, cosmic perspective. While songs like "Truck" and "Mothers Daughter" maintain a familiar feel for fans of her previous work, tracks like "Fire Country" and "Atoll" showcase Gudasz (once dubbed "the Joni Mitchell the South never had") delving into our relationship with the world around us and how we shape it.In this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin chat with Skylar about the new album, her identification as an artist beyond just a musician, the significance of...
2024-08-131h 18DiscologistThe Evolution Of PhishMost people know Phish for their marathon, mind-melting live performances, but on their 16th album Evolve, they are reminding listeners that there was a time, long ago, when the band made good-to-great, possibly even essential, albums. On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are digging into the latest release from the jamband titans, trying to figure out what a band the size of Phish really means, why songs may be more important than jams, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-171h 22DiscologistBest Of 2024 (So Far)On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back to discuss some of their favorite releases of the year so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-152h 23DiscologistIn Conversation: Gabriel BirnbaumGabriel Birnbaum has been in love with music for as long as he can remember. Whether it was his early work on saxophone making free jazz, playing Ethiopian music in Debo Band, his more “pop” leaning work with Wilder Maker, or his career as one of the best music publicists in the business, he’s spent his life positively immersed in sound.On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talking to Gabe about his latest effort Patron Saint of Tireless Losers, a collection of songs about well-intentioned losers with big hearts that drinks...
2024-07-031h 37DiscologistIn Conversation: Silverada’s Mike HarmeierMike Harmeier, singer and chief-songwriter for the band Silverada (formerly known as Mike and The Moonpies) has a knack for crafting country songs that feel timeless (think the heyday of 90’s country/Outlaw Country) but never retro. On Silverada, the group’s new self-titled album, Mike and the band a re continuing in this tradition while managing to move the band, and country music, into some exciting new territory.On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talking with Mike about his journey as a songwriter, why great songs are the core of his band no matt...
2024-06-261h 07DiscologistIn Conversation: Rich RuthMike Ruth, a long-time staple of the Nashville indie rock scene, made a career playing in other people’s bands before he stepped into the spotlight with his own material in 2019 under the moniker Rich Ruth.Over the course of four albums, his sound and identity as a composer has continued to evolve and on his latest release, Water Still Flows (out 6/21 on Third Man Records), Ruth has built upon the success of his “experiments” heard on 2020’s critically acclaimed I Survived, It’s Over to deliver a brash, beautiful, and spiritual explosion of sound unlike anything you’ve hea...
2024-06-161h 06DiscologistNew music from Lillian King, Alan Braufman, Willi Carlisle and more!On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are spinning new-to-you tracks from Chicago singer/songwriter Lillian King, free jazz from revered saxophonist Alan Braufman, and modern folk by way of Arkansas from Willi Carlisle.PLUS! DOJ is telling Live Nation and Ticketmaster that they just can’t be that into each other anymore, Apple Music drops the ultimate clickbait listicle, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-031h 28DiscologistIn Conversation: Ladybird's Pete McDermottOver the past few years, Milwaukee’s Ladybird have been refining their sound on stages all over town and with the release of their debut album Amy Come On Home, it’s clear that all hard work has paid off. With roots firmly and unashamedly planted in the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, and a wit that echoes the work of John Prine, the four-piece outfit is just the shot in the arm that alt-country has been waiting for.On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are chatting with chief songwriter and lead singer Pete...
2024-05-1757 minDiscologistNew music from Raye, The North Country, Hour, Castle Rat, and more!On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore fresh neo-soul vibes from Raye, indie-pop from Washington, D.C.'s The North Country, innovative classical sounds from Michael Cormier-O’Leary’s musical collective Hour, and the electrifying Dungeons and Dragons-inspired rock of Castle Rat.PLUS! Eduardo experienced Phish at Las Vegas’s Sphere and is here to tell you all about it, a showdown between the hype-machine and Cindy Lee, Taylor Swift makes a luke-warm return, Randy Travis delves into the realm of A.I., and much more! Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2024-05-131h 35DiscologistIn Conversation: Bill FrisellOn this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin sit down with music legend Bill Frisell to discuss his latest release on Blue Note Records, Orchestras.Conceived with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Gibbs, Orchestras sees Frisell and his trio (Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums) teaming up with the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra. Together, they explore songs that have been staples of Frisell's setlists for years in electrifying and groundbreaking new ways. Tune in now to hear about Orchestras, the power of togetherness, a...
2024-04-151h 01DiscologistNew music from Prefuse 73, Aaron Abernathy, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more!On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are checking in on new music from Aaron Abernathy, Prefuse 73, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more.PLUS! Is AI about to take over music? The launch of Suno may cause to sound the alarm so we’re taking a look at what exactly it does, how it may disrupt the industry, and what we should be doing about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-011h 33DiscologistNew music from Charles Lloyd, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band and more!In this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin take a look at the dynamics of protests surrounding South By Southwest, dissect the implications of the Living Wage For Musicians Act, a fresh initiative in Congress aimed at reshaping streaming and artist compensation, explore the latest from jazz maestro Charles Lloyd, introduce you to the alt-country sounds of Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-181h 35Discologist2024, Here We Come…On the fourteenth season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are cranking up the volume on the issues facing the music industry, imagining a world without Pitchfork, and spinning new tracks that they love from the debut of Milwaukee’s The Breadmen, “country witch” Kitty Coen’s latest spell, Katy Kirby’s stunning new album Blue Raspberry, and the chilled out jam-jazz of Mildlife’s upcoming album Chorus.------We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift o...
2024-02-051h 49DiscologistRaw Poetic’s ‘Away Back In’ PLUS Music We Love From Yussef Dayes, Badge Epoque Ensemble, and more!In 2022, Raw Poetic, also known as Jason Moore, embarked on an expansive two-hour hip-hop odyssey with his LP Space Beyond The Solar System. Now, he returns alongside his frequent collaborators P-Fritz (guitarist Patrick Fritz) and the longstanding producer Damu the Fudgemonk with Away Back In. Clocking in at a “mere” thirty-seven minutes, Away Back In may be a briefer affair than Space, but it retains the same captivating and exhilarating sense of exploration, delving deep into the recesses of our hearts and minds to try to answer what this thing called life is all about. PLUS! We’re spinn...
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DiscologistBrandee Younger’s ‘Brand New Life’ PLUS! Music We Love From PIERI, Midland, and More!Forged in the crucible of the early days of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, Force Majeure, the inspirational collaboration between the incomparable harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas, stands as a shining beacon among the jazz releases of the 21st century. Younger followed up this landmark release in 2021 with Somewhere Different, a powerful statement of talent and her first album on the legendary Impulse Records. On her second release for the label, Brand New Life, Younger doesn't just arrive on the scene—she commands the world's attention. Paying homage to her musical influences, particularly the legendary harpist Dorothy Ashby, Br...
2023-06-241h 32DiscologistRevisiting The Grateful Dead’s ‘Get Shown The Light’This week on Discologist, we're revisiting an episode from the before times wherein Eduardo, Kevin, and Andre (IYKYK) delved deep into the monumental box set by the Grateful Dead called 'Get Shown The Light'.This box set captures the band's legendary four-night run at New York's iconic venue, Fillmore East in 1977. It includes what many consider to be the finest performances of their career, particularly the Cornell show on May 9, 1977. Whether you're a dedicated Deadhead or simply curious about the band, this set is essential listening.Join us as we explore the standout moments from...
2023-05-272h 57DiscologistIn Conversation: Robert EllisTexas singer/songwriter Robert Ellis captivated audiences with his bombastic 2019 album, 'Texas Piano Man,' where he expanded his sound to stadium-level proportions without compromising his heartfelt introspections. However, in his latest release, Yesterday's News, Ellis takes a stripped-down approach, focusing on the bare essentials, often being accompanied by just a softly plucked nylon guitar. The result is a profound collection of songs that delve into various themes, including fatherhood (Ellis is a proud parent to two young children with his wife, Erica) and thought-provoking reflections on our place in the universe.On this all-new...
2023-05-201h 08DiscologistIn Conversation: Seán BarnaSeán Barna’s An Evening At Macri Park’ has been a long time coming both figuratively and literally. Completed just before the world shut down in 2020, the album was the culmination of a decade’s worth honing his craft, finding his truest voice through his collaboration with producer and friend Dave Drago, and finding himself in the process. And while technically the setting for Barna’s tales of triumph and tragedy in the queer community is one night at a very real place, the truths that are revealed over the album’s 42-minute runtime speak to everyone who’s ever strugg...
2023-05-131h 09DiscologistSOME Songs Considered: New songs we love from Wednesday, Nashville Ambient Society, Alison Brown, Rachika Nayar and more!Sometimes it is best to let the music to the talking, and on this all-new episode of Discologist taking quick look at four new/upcoming releases that we think you’re gonna love.Whether you’re a fan of indie rock (Wednesday), banjo with a side of Beatles (Alison Brown), countrified ambient (Nashville Ambient Ensemble) or some wild electronic/guitar vibes (Rachika Nayar), we’ve got you covered.So kick back, tune in, and get ready to find some new music to love. You deserve it.Discussion Guide0:00 - Shop Talk
2023-04-0859 minDiscologistArun Ghosh’s ‘Seclused In Light’ PLUS! Music We Love From Grey Genius, Spiral Stairs, and more!On the latest episode Discologist, we’re discussing the remarkable glow of Arun Ghosh’s Seclused In Light, the award winning clarinetist/composer/music educator’s “lockdown” album. In his exploration of the universal fear and isolation of the past few years, Ghosh was able to find pull inward and find that beauty still remained - not just in himself, but in all of us. A welcome hug from the end of the world, Seclused In Light is a masterpiece of humanity that deserves a place in everyone’s life.PLUS! Eduardo and Kevin are spinning tracks from Milwauk...
2023-02-2558 minDiscologistDonald Fagen’s ‘Kamakiriad’ PLUS! Music we love from Allan Wachs, Special Interest, and more.On the latest episode Discologist, we’re exploring Kamakiriad, Donald Fagen’s (Steely Dan) misunderstood masterpiece. Join us as we reveal some of the album’s subtle triumphs and try to suss out where all of this Steely Dan hatred is coming from, why it is misguided, and where it might lead. PLUS! Eduardo and Kevin are spinning tracks from folkster Alan Wachs, and NOLA based dance punks, Special Interest.Discussion Guide0:00 - Shop Talk5:15- Tracks we love28:15 - Kamakiriad and an introduction to Steely Dan1:25:15 - More...
2023-02-121h 36DiscologistSonny Stitt’s ‘Never Can Say Goodbye, AI art and you, PLUS! Music we love from Brad Allen Williams, The Beat Index, and more.Welcome back to an all-new season of Discologist! New beginnings can be exciting and full of surprises, but one thing you can always count on is that if we’re kicking off a new season of Discologist, we’re talking about one of legendary saxophonist Sonny Stitt’s albums. This time we’re digging into Never Can Say Goodbye, Stitt’s 1975 release that featured covers of some timely “hits” (“The Way We Were” and “Theme from The Godfather 2”) but still managed to branch out into some surprising territory with influences ranging from Blaxploitation style funk to Brazilian folk workin...
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DiscologistBasehead's 'Play With Toys' PLUS! Music We Love From Ladybird, HNNY, And More! On this edition of discologist we’re spinning new tracks from Milwaukee’s Ladybird, Sweden’s HNNY, and then digging into 1992’s Play With Toys, the forgotten classic by the Michael Ivey fronted “hip hop” group Basehead from Washington D.C.Tune in now for all this PLUS new music from Maximilian and the Reinhardt, and a discussion about THAT Pitchfork list that everyone is talking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-021h 29DiscologistIn Conversation with Broke RoyalsWashington D.C.’s Broke Royals have always been one of the hardest working indie bands we know, but like a lot of up-and-comers, COVID-19 slammed the brakes on what should have the beginning of their ascent to the big leagues. But rather than wait for things to return to normal, the band started a video series (Alone, Together), headed in exciting new creative directions, and came out of the experience stronger than ever!Now the band [new addition Rebecca Silverstein (keys), Ben Wilson (guitar), Taimir Gore (bass), Colin Cross (drums), and Philip Basnight (vocals, guitar)] are ba...
2022-07-021h 20DiscologistJohn Carpenter's 'Firestarter' Score and the Magic of Movie MusicMusic plays a huge role in shaping the tone of any film, and on a special Holiday edition of Discologist we’re exploring some of the best to ever put sound to image, starting with John Carpenter whose new score for the film Firestarter mines familiar territory for the director/composer but manages to be a unique and essential addition to his growing film score catalog. Dim the lights and break out the popcorn, we’re headed to the movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-281h 12DiscologistFACS "Present Tense" and music we love from Erin Rae, Elza Soares, and more.Chicago’s FACS create entire worlds out of dissonant noise and chaotic rhythms. But there is a method to the madness and a beauty to be found in the chaos. Join us on our journey into this new sonic universe PLUS spin some music we love from Erin Rae’s new album Lighten Up and Elza Soares on an all-new episode of the all-new Discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-1644 minDiscologistHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes "Wake Up Everybody" and New Music from Carli Brill and St. PantherHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass were one of the pillars of the mighty Philadelphia International Records label run by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. On their fourth album (and last with Pendergrass) mixed social issues with quiet storm and the results were an album that – despite hitting #1 on the R&B charts in 1975 and producing a ubiquitous disco hit – still seems underappreciated to this day.Join us as we discuss this phenomenon plus share recent discoveries by Carli Brill and St. Panther on an all-new episode of the all-new Discologist.
2022-02-0249 minDiscologistPhil Cook's "All These Years" and more...It’s been a long road, but Phil Cook has slowly but surely become one of the most important voices in modern Americana. On his latest LP All These Years, Cook takes it back to his roots – just a man and his piano – and the sublime results are the most honest work of his career. Eduardo and Kevin discuss this quiet masterpiece, the WHY of the return of Discologist, and share tracks by Oceanator and Poco that made them fall in love with music all over again on the beginning of the next chapter of the greatest music podcast that e...
2022-01-1951 minDiscologistEpisode 497: How To Get By In A Pandemic And Other Stories Of DiscoveryFor most of us, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years of our lives. It has changed the way we relate to our world, each other, and our music. On an all-new episode of Discologist, Kevin, Eduardo, Wes, and special guest Philip Bassnight (Broke Royals) are taking time to explore the music that meant the most to us this year, what songs both old and new lit up our darkest hours, and why now, more then ever, it is so very important that us human’s continue to strive to connect with each other any way we...
2020-12-111h 44DiscologistEpisode 496: In Conversation with Marcus J. Moore About His New Book "The Butterfly Effect" and Igniting The Black Soul of AmericaThe Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited The Soul Of Black America is as much a document of the Compton superstar’s journey-to-date as it is author Marcus J. Moore’s journey from one of the most recognizable and important names in music journalism to a burgeoning cultural pundit whose voice is already having an impact. Moore’s words take you inside the culture that fueled Lamar’s ambitious work and beyond to explore the real-world implications of black excellence and community in an America that still, in 2020, largely rejects both. This week, Moore joins us for a candid...
2020-12-0445 minDiscologistEpisode 495: Hello and Welcome to Partner's 'Never Give Up'On their new album Never Give Up, Canadian rockers Partner are putting an end to decades of machismo mediocrity and claiming the rock n’ roll throne for two queer Canadian young women, as it was always meant to be. Join us as we take one of the most joyous albums of 2020 out for spin and head off towards a new world where Partner rule over us all. Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Discologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2020-11-2036 minDiscologistEpisode 494: Johanna Burnhearts's 'Burnheart' and New Music From Mary LattimoreViolinist Johanna Burnheart shines on her lush and challenging debut record Burnheart, and harpist Mary Lattimore returns with Silver Ladders, one of the strongest releases of her career. Join us as we dig into these stellar releases, talk ambient, and the future of music on an all new episode of Discologist. Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Discologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-181h 10DiscologistEpisode 493: Aquiles Navarro and Tcheser Holmes' 'Heritage Of The Invisible II' On Heritage of the Invisible II, Aquiles Navarro (trumpet) and Tcheser Holmes (percussion) – one half of the mighty Irreversible Entanglements – are celebrating their Afro-Carribbean heritage in ecstatic fashion. The resulting album is less a collection of songs than an organic rendering their culture, friendship, and seemingly telepathic level of communication the duo shares. PLUS! Discover a collection of gorgeous new songs about transformation and peace with Jennifer Castle’s Monarch Season.Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Discologist Hosted...
2020-10-2334 minDiscologistEpisode 492: Willie Nelson's 'Teatro' and New Music From Brothers OsborneIn 1998 nobody would have expected that Willie Nelson would deliver what is arguably the best album of his career. But that is exactly what happened with the Daniel Lanois produced Teatro. We’re digging into what makes this essential classic one of the most perfect distillations of Nelson’s talent and how it reinvigorated the country legend’s already storied careerPLUS! Country superstars Brothers Osborne are back with another dose of countrified rock n’ roll on their new album Skeletons.Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel goo...
2020-10-161h 06DiscologistEpisode 491: Dire Straits' 'Brothers In Arms' at 35 and New Music From Joachim Cooder Thirty-five years ago, Brothers In Arms took over the airwaves with some pop perfection and a generation-defining video for the song “Money For Nothing.” But there is much more to this classic than money for nothing and chicks (or whatever gender norm you find yourself attracted to!) for free. After four albums of pub-shaking rock n’ roll, Mark Knopfler and crew hit upon Dire Straits perfect form and delivered a timeless collection of songs that transcended the band's previous work and cemented their legacy in music history. PLUS! On Over That Road I’m Bound, multi-instrum...
2020-10-091h 30DiscologistEpisode 490: Sylvan Esso's 'Free Love'After creating a life affirming album (With) and tour with some of their closest friends, Sylvan Esso has reverted back to duo form (Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn) for their stunning new release, Free Love, their most potent statement on the complexity and power of our humanity to date.Join us as we explore the music of the most necessary albums of 2020 and the conversations that Sylvan Esso’s latest work inspires. Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Di...
2020-09-251h 03DiscologistEpisode 489: Nubya Garcia's 'Source'Saxophonist Nubya Garcia has long been a standout in the burgeoning London jazz scene, and now with her debut album Source she has fully arrived. We’re digging into this instant classic and checking out a reissue of trumpet player Billy Brooks iconic 1974 album Windows Of The Mind on this all new episode of Discologist.Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Discologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1642 minDiscologistEpisode 488: Woods' Dazzling 'Strange To Explain' And A Look Back At The Spin Doctors Ubiquitous Hit Record, 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite'On their 11th album Strange To Explain, indie-folk band Woods isn't rocking the boat, they're just continuing in their tradition of making consistently exciting and slightly left-of-center folk psychedelia. We're digging into this dazzling release and making the case that Strange To Explain isn't just one of 2020's essential releases, it warrants a revisiting of this just-under-the radar band's entire career. PLUS! Spin Doctors Pocket Full of Kryptonite recently turned 29, and we're taking a look back at this iconic band's hit machine to see how it holds up in the modern world. Love this show? Let...
2020-09-0255 minDiscologistEpisode 487: Asher Gamedze's 'Dialectic Soul', A Look Back At The Edge Of Daybreak's 'Eyes Of Love', And New Music From Bill FrisellMost people first heard of Asher Gamedze when he contributed drums to Angel Bat Dawid's acclaimed 2019 release The Oracle. Now, the South African drummer is back, this time as bandleader, crafting a powerful statement on colonialism and his country's history with his debut album Dialectic Soul, a record many have called the best release of 2020. In 1976 the ten members of soul/funk band The Edge of Darkness had one thing in common besides their love of music: They were all in prison. Incarceration couldn't stop their love of music, and in 1976 they recorded Eyes Of Love at Powha...
2020-08-191h 10DiscologistEpisode 486: Bruce Hornsby's 'Non-Secure Connection', Madeline Kenney's 'Suckers Lunch', and new music from L.A. WitchBruce Hornsby returns with Non-Secure Connection, his most out-there set of songs in years, and Madeline Kenney is reminding us how awkward love can be on her sugary new LP Sucker’s Lunch.PLUS! New music from garage rockers L.A. Witch from their upcoming LP Play With Fire!Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Discologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1256 minDiscologistEpisode 485: Immanuel Wilkins' 'Omega' And New Music From The Dead Tongues And Ego Ella MayOn an all-new episode of Discologist, we’re taking you on a musical journey with three great releases from three completely different genres. The first stop is the refined folk of North Carolina’s The Dead Tongues and their new album Transmigration Blues. Next, we’re moving on to the London scene and Ego Ella May’s uplifting Honey For Wounds. And finally, it’s back home for a history lesson with saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins' stirring Blue Note debut, Omega. Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://support...
2020-08-051h 08DiscologistEpisode 484: Rose City Band's 'Summerlong' PLUS New Music from BannanagunRipley Johnson’s Rose City Band project started as an act of wish fulfillment. One of the creative minds behind Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo just wanted to “start a country-rock band so I can retire and just play down at the pub every Thursday night during happy hour.” The resulting first album in 2019 was a hazy stroll through the morning dew of a not yet technicolor world. With hints of psychedelia and twang, it was a peak at the source of a style of music before it heads further out into the cosmos. One year later, Johnson...
2020-07-2951 minDiscologistEpisode 483: New Music From Lori Mckenna And The Return of The Chicks!On her latest collection of songs, The Balladeer, Lori McKenna is continuing to prove that she is one of the all-time songwriting greats, and Country Music legends The Chicks return with the triumphant, genre-busting Gaslighter. Tune in as we dig into both of these releases, discuss the current dysfunctional state of country music, and more on an all-new episode of Discologist.Love this show? Let us know by supporting us. Quick. Easy. Makes you feel good.https://supporter.acast.com/Discologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-221h 09DiscologistEpisode 482: Jazz Odyssey with new music from Ambrose Akinmusire, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Daniel CarterWelcome back fellow music loversJazz is American culture’s greatest gift to the world. More succinctly, it is one of African-American culture’s greatest gifts to the world.On this episode of Discologist we’ll be discussing the art form’s importance, sometimes daunting legacy, and helping you ease into a new life of jazz appreciation through the lens of three spectacular 2020 releases: Nduduzo Makhathini’s Modes of Communication Letters From The Underworlds, Ambrose Akinmusire’s On The Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment, and Daniel Carter’s collaboration with Matthew Ship, William Parker, and Gerald Cleave...
2020-07-1555 minDiscologistEpisode 477: Elder's 'Omens'Metal band Elder is revered by their fans but has always existed just outside the mainstream. With the release of their new LP Omens, their moment in the spotlight may have finally arrived.Fusing the massive riffs that they're known for with prog keyboards and a seemingly endless imagination for melody, the newly invigorated quartet has crafted an album that isn't just a high point of the band's career, but one that puts them in the prog/psych pantheon alongside bands like Rush, Yes, and Pink Floyd.Tune in as we explore "dad metal," head-trips, a...
2020-05-1229 minDiscologistEpisode 475: Hangin' with Hess (Michael Hesslein) from Mail The HorseOn an all-new Discologist, we’re clocking in for a solid (e)hang with keyboardist/songwriter Michael Hesslein from Mail The Horse. Tune in for a frank discussion about their new album, making music in a pandemic, thoughts on what the future may hold for the music industry, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2953 minDiscologistEpisode 473: Pretty In Pink And The Golden Age of Movie SoundtracksBursting at the seams with certified gold from up-and-comers INXS, The Smiths, Echo and The Bunnymen, and an instant classic from Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark, the soundtrack to 1986’s Pretty In Pink spoke to a generation of under-the-radar music fans as much as it did to the themes of the John Hughes-produced film that it was curated for. On an all-new episode of Discologist, special guest Rick Ivy heads back to High School with us to discuss the history of this landmark album, how music helps us cope, and why the ‘80s was ground-zero for these high-pr...
2020-04-2151 minDiscologistEpisode 472: In Conversation With Skylar Gudasz About Her New Album 'Cinema'In 2016, Skylar Gudasz released Oleander, a collection of songs that garnered deserved comparisons to the works of songwriting giants Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and more. Now she’s back with Cinema, a forward-looking, empowered exploration of the feelings that we often hide away to make it through the theatre of our day-to-day lives.Tune in as we chat with Gudasz about great songwriting, releasing an album into an isolated world, and more on an all-new episode of Discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1647 minDiscologistEpisode 470: New Music from Torres, Brian Fallon, and Jeffrey SilversteinOn all-new Discologist, we’re taking a look at a few of the releases that flew under the radar for us over the past few weeks with new music from Torres, Brian Fallon, and the ultimate chill of Jeffrey Silverstein.We’re part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music...
2020-04-0929 minDiscologistEpisode 467: The Sundays' 'Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic' at 30Despite having released only three albums in their relatively short career, The Sundays remain one of the most influential bands of the 90s. With Harriet Wheeler’s undeniable voice at the fore, the quartet perfected the “indie-pop” that the 80s gave rise to and turned it into something timeless, idiosyncratic, and perfect. Thirty years after its release, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, their first album, still sounds as magical and forward-thinking as ever. We’re taking a look at this possibly forgotten classic, the legacy of a band gone far too soon, and more on an all-new Discologist. We’re p...
2020-03-1935 minDiscologistEpisode 462: Peter Gabriel's 'Us'Peter Gabriel’s sixth solo LP, Us, might be the music icon’s finest hour, but it was born from some of the lowest points in his life. Fueled by the pain of his divorce, estrangement from his daughter, and a growing awareness of an unraveling world around him, Us takes an unflinching look at the messiness, pain, and beauty that make up our relationships to not just those closest to us, but humanity writ large.All you need is love on a special Valentine’s Day edition of Discologist celebrating Gabriel’s often-overlooked masterpiece, Us!We’re part...
2020-02-1446 minDiscologistEpisode 456: Sonny Stitt's 'Mr. Bojangles'How do we know if a piece of music is good? How do we know if it is bad? How do we know why we feel the way we do about the songs that soundtrack our lives? Those are the questions that we’ve asked over and over for almost 500 episodes on Discologist. As we enter our 10th season, it’s about time we found some answers.On the season premiere, Kevin and Eduardo are digging into legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt’s overlooked masterpiece, Mr. Bojangles. An album that is as transcendent as it is trashy, Mr. Bojangle...
2020-01-0941 minDiscologistEpisode 435: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard's "Infest The Rat's Nest"For their 15th album (and 2nd this year), Australia’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard take yet another musical turn, this time into THRASH METAL. Infest The Rat’s Nest has everything: HUGE CRUSHING RIFFS! THUNDERING DRUMS! SCI-FI ECO-DIMENSIONAL HORROR! It even has SATAN!But it’s that second-to-last point that’s so important. Somehow, impossibly, King Gizzard has made a metal album that not only sounds timeless but speaks to the horrors we’re all going to face as man-made climate change runs its course. Metal enthusiast Casey Rae (William Burroughs and The Cult Of Rock ‘N’ R...
2019-08-1929 minDiscologistEpisode 428: Bruce Springsteen's 'Western Stars'On his nineteenth album (and first in five years) rock and roll legend / Broadway star Bruce Springsteen is turning his gaze to the “West,” and the results are a totally unique, if not polarizing, new entry into his lauded body of work. Western Stars utilizes the sounds of late 60’s Capitol Records (Glen Campbell, The Wrecking Crew, Phil Spector) to color the stories of men on the frontier, not just of America, but the edges of their lives.Is Western Stars a fine return to form for the Boss or a stylistic bridge too far? Tune in to an...
2019-06-1854 minDiscologistEpisode 427: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born In The U.S.A.' at 35Whether you see Born In The U.S.A. as Springsteen’s most significant achievement as an artist or just a strange, 80’s sounding outlier in an otherwise muscular catalog, it remains to this day one of the most potent statements about the down-and-out in America ever made. Despite its rock ‘n’ roll sheen, misunderstood rallying cries, and anthems to nostalgia, Born In The U.S.A. was a hopelessly bleak look at what it meant to be an American in the wake of the Vietnam War that, thirty-five years later, still resonates across generations, class, and race. A...
2019-06-1752 minDiscologistEpisode 426: Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Dedicated'Is Dedication, Carly Rae Jepsen’s follow up to her critically lauded 2015 LP E•MO•TION the realization of the pristine pop future that we were all promised or is it something…else. We’re digging in to one of 2019’s most anticipated releases to find the answers to this question and many more on an all new and {{{extremely}}} danceable episode of Discologist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1051 minDiscologistEpisode 425: The Cure's 'Disintegration' at 30Thirty years ago Robert Smith and The Cure taught an entire generation how to experience the beauty of misery, and in the process made the best albums of their career. On the latest episode of Discologist, special guests Casey Rae and Wes Covey join us to talk about teenage feelings, commiseration through sound, and growing older with one of the biggest, most beautiful downers in music history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-291h 04DiscologistEpisode 421: The Tallest Man On Earth's 'I Love You. It's a Fever Dream.'On his latest album, I Love You. It’s a Fever Dream., Kristian Matsson aka The Tallest Man On Earth is, in part, following in the grand tradition of “life on the road” albums. The road is fucking hard. The road is fucking TOUGH man…but does the world in 2019 need any more sad songs? Special guest Wes Covey joins us to discuss sad songs and much more on an all-new Discologist.Show NotesIntro music from Jason Mullinax’s Near Future, available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
2019-05-0956 minDiscologistEpisode 419: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's 'Fishing For Fishies'On an all-new Discologist, two newbs take on the new release from one of the most prolific bands of the past 10 years. After releasing FIVE full-lengths in 2017, Australian psych-kings King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard slowed down the pace and discovered the power of boogie for their first album in a year, Fishing For Fishies. Jam-packed with technicolor freakouts and enough groove to satisfy old and new fans alike, Fishies is the sound of a band ready to take on the mainstream, one face-melting trip at a time.Show NotesIntro music from Jason...
2019-04-3029 minDiscologistEpisode 418: Lizzo's 'Cuz I Love You'On her third album and major label debut, Cuz I Love You, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and liver of her best life Melissa Viviane Jefferson aka LIZZO is doubling down on the Prince vibes and in the process may be making the world a better place for us all. On this episode of Discologist special guest Philip Basnight joins us to discuss what makes a perfect pop album, the power of positivity, and why it’s Lizzo’s world now, we’re just lucky to be living in it.Show NotesIntro music from Jason Mullin...
2019-04-2429 minDiscologistEpisode 417: Bruce Hornsby's 'Absolute Zero'Over the course of his over 30-plus year career, Bruce Hornsby has been a pop star, avant-garde provocateur and jazz titan, folk hero, member of the Grateful Dead and more.On his new album Absolute Zero, Hornsby is tapping into all of these facets of his talent and more and the result is a complex, dense, and immensely satisfying collection of songs that speak to the state of our world, and where we are going to go from here. Joining us to talk about Absolute Zero is Brokedown Pod host and Bruce Hornsby enthusiast Jonathan Hart. So k...
2019-04-1935 minDiscologistEpisode 416: Damien Jurado's 'In The Shape Of A Storm'On the latest episode of Discologist, we’re talking about Damien Jurado’s latest album “In The Shape Of A Storm,” a simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting collection of songs that get to the very heart of what makes Jurado one of the greatest songwriters of the modern age.Show NotesCheck out our 2015 interview with Damien JuradoIntro music from Jason Mullinax’s Near Future, available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1223 minDiscologistEpisode 415: Avail's 'Over The James' at 2121 years ago and four albums into their career, Richmond, Virginia Hardcore legends Avail released what many consider to be their masterpiece, Over The James. The album was a love letter to the band’s hometown, and more importantly set the bar for an entire generation of musicians to follow. On this episode of Discologist, we’re discussing Avail’s legacy, their eye for a great cover, and more. So tune in and turn it up as we celebrate 21 years of Avail’s Over The James ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0435 minDiscologistEpisode 414: Pink Floyd's 'The DivisionBell' at 25On this episode of Discologist, we’re celebrating 25 years of Pink Floyd’s swan song, The Division Bell. No matter what side of the Gilmour/Waters divide you find yourself on, The Division Bell’s return to form for the band has…ahem…divided fans of the band for decades. So we’re here to set the record straight on why this album stands alongside some of the bands’ best work, no matter who was at the helm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0147 minDiscologistEpisode 410: Jessica Pratt's 'Quiet Signs'On her new LP Quiet Signs, Jessica Pratt continues to perfect her chilly yet hopeful update of English folk music, and her efforts – this was Pratt’s first album recorded in a proper studio – more than pay off. Quiet, contemplative, chilly, yet supremely comforting, Quiet Signs is Pratt at her very best.On a new episode of Discologist, we’re discussing this unique artists latest, the future of folk in the modern era, much more.A ChunkyGlasses Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1830 minDiscologistEpisode 406: Cass McCombs's 'Tip Of The Sphere'On his latest release Tip Of The Sphere, songwriter/man of mystery Cass McCombs is embracing spontaneity and delivering one of his most vibrant sets of songs to date. Recorded relatively quickly at Figure 8 Studios in Brooklyn, Sphere captures the looseness of his collaboration with The Skiffle Players (and associations with members of the Grateful Dead) and breathes new life into McComb’s trademark wit and incisive commentary on the world today.On the latest episode of Discologist, we’re reviewing this newest slice of weird Americana PLUS spinning a new track from trippy up-and-comers Garcia Peoples!
2019-03-0433 minDiscologistEpisode 403: Robert Ellis's 'Texas Piano Man'If Robert Ellis’s self-titled 2016 album announced him to the world as a songwriting force to be reckoned with, then is new LP Texas Piano Man makes the case that he is the stuff of legend. Swapping his six strings for eighty-eight keys, Ellis’s latest finds him pairing his trademark gut-wrenching honesty and melodic sophistication with the panache of late 70’s pop rock (think Elton John and Leon Russel), and the result is undeniably the best album of his career.Tune in to the this latest episode of Discologist as we dive deep into this rock and ro...
2019-02-2144 minDiscologistEpisode 402: Aaron Abernathy's 'Epilogue'Aaron “Ab” Abernathy is a singer, a music director, an activist, a man of faith, and, most importantly, a man trying to do and BE his best. His journey towards this end chronicled on 2016’s Monologue and 2017’s Dialogue, now comes to its conclusion on his latest album Epilogue. Bursting with soul, raw emotion, and honest truth Epilogue tells the tale of two people finding love despite years of heartache through self-reflection, honesty, and kindness.Join us as we dig into this instant classic on the latest episode of Discologist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2019-02-1847 minDiscologistEpisode 401: Aaron Abernathy ReturnsOn the inaugural edition of Discologist, we’re hanging out in the basement one last time with our friend Aaron Abernathy to discus his remarkable, trilogy-capping new album Epilogue, love, faith in the modern era and much, much more.Change is good friends.RIP ChunkyGlasses: The Podcast. Long live DISCOLOGIST! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-141h 29DiscologistEpisode 396: Van Halen's '5150' [Discologist]Van Halen’s 5150 was a turning point for the legendary party rockers for more than one reason. The replacing of original front man David Lee Roth with rocker Sammy Hagar was what was driving headlines, but the real news was in the music. Revved up, radio-friendly, and raring to go, this “new” Van Halen supplemented often questionable machismo with synths, honest-to-god pop hooks, and, most radically: Feelings.Washington Post Pop Critic Chris Richards and Broke Royals’ Philip Basnight are joining us as we reconsider one of the most divisive albums of Van Halen’s career, reveal it’s secrets, a...
2018-12-141h 19DiscologistEpisode 368: Murmur - R.E.M. [Discologist]Before, "indie-rock," before "alternative," there was "college rock" and four arty dudes from Athens, GA were its KINGS. On our latest episode, we're looking back at R.E.M.'s Murmur, one of the most influential "rock-and-roll" albums of all time, thirty-five years after it changed the music forever. Show NotesIncidental music courtesy of Aquatic Gardener. Hear more/buy it HERE.Support us on Patreon! [LINK]Support/find out more about Washington, DC's Uptown Art House [LINK] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
2018-05-241h 07DiscologistEpisode 367: Angel Dust - Faith No More [Discologist]After finally finding their "voice" on The Real Thing, there was nowhere to go but up for Faith No More, which makes it all that more remarkable that an album like Angel Dust exists. Considered by many to be the weirdest album ever released on a major label, Angel Dust fused rap-ish, metal, grindcore, juvenilia, psychedelia, The Commodores - basically everything but the kitchen sink - into what many consider to be one of the defining masterworks of the 1990's. We're putting that praise to the test as three Faith No More devotee's and Kevin dig deep int...
2018-05-211h 07DiscologistEpisode 346: Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz [Discologist]In 1993 Lenny Kravitz was a star to some, and a point of confusion to many more. But none of that kept him from creating his future-forward masterpiece that plays as hot today as it did twenty-five years ago.Timothy Anne Burnside (NMAAHC) and Marcus K. Dowling (Medium) join Kevin in the basement to dig into this timeless LP, and get to the heart of why Kravitz was - and probably still is - misunderstood as an artist, the legacy of his music, and how making art that comes directly from the heart and soul is always g...
2018-03-081h 33DiscologistEpisode 341: Pablo Honey - Radiohead [Discologist]Every great band starts somewhere and for Radiohead, their introduction to the world was the biggest hit of their career wrapped in an album of loud, forward-thinking, guitar rock.And for some reason their fans hate it. We're holding court to defend this classic album and show why it's not just so much more than "Creep", it's one of the best albums of their career.BUT FIRST: We need #GunControlNow, and it's the younger generation that is going to finally put a stop to the murder-machine that is the NRA. K...
2018-02-191h 14DiscologistEpisode 338: Van Halen - Van Halen [Discologist]In the late 70's on the Sunset Strip an, ahem, eruption of pure rock-and-roll was about to occur, and it was to be led by four dudes by the name of Eddie, Alex, David, and Michael. Van Halen didn't just bring "ass-rock" into the 80's, the guitar wizardry of Edward Van Halen revolutionized the electric guitar in every way, from how it was played, to the gear that was used to keep it dialed up to 11.Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary this monster of rock with our friends Casey Rae (author, 'The Priest Th...
2018-02-082h 05DiscologistEpisode 336: Wide Open Spaces - Dixie Chicks [Discologist]Before they were country music's most "controversial" superstars, the Dixie Chicks ruled the charts with their savvy mix of bluegrass, country, and pop. On our latest episode, we're digging into the trios finest hour and the record that jump-started their career, 1998's iconic Wide Open Spaces. What was the legacy of this monster crossover hit on not just country music, but pop and rock? Why has endured as not only a classic, but a standard-bearer for excellence? Eduardo, Marcus, and Kevin are asking these questions and more as we dive deep into one of the biggest a...
2018-02-011h 10DiscologistEpisode 330: Abandoned Luncheonette - Daryl Hall and John Oates [Discologist]Before they were the mega-hit makers of the 80's, Daryl Hall & John Oates were just a couple of doods in love with soul and R&B on a mission to share it with the world. On their 1973 masterpiece Abandoned Luncheonette, their second album for Atlantic records, the duo were coming of off an underperforming debut (Whole Oates) and were desperately searching for their identity.SPOILER ALERT: They found it. Sarah Godfrey and Marcus K. Dowling join Kevin in the basement to talk about an unmitigated classic that almost got lost in time...like we...
2018-01-111h 43DiscologistEpisode 324: Automatic For The People - R.E.M. [Discologist]After the surprise success of their thoroughly weird and seismic shift in their sound on their 1992 Grammy-winning LP Out Of Time, Athens, Georgia's R.E.M., promised a loud, raucous follow up. What they delivered instead was a monument to the joys of melancholy, loss, and the never-ending quest for beauty in the world. 1994's Automatic For The People, seen by many as the high point of the band's career, cemented their status as rock-and-roll legend's, and it's humanity still resonates today, twenty-five years later. Join us as we look back on this modern masterpiece and ex...
2017-11-231h 27DiscologistEpisode 320: Rhythm Nation 1814 - Janet Jackson [Discologist]With Control, Janet Jackson became a household name, but it wasn't until her 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814 that she ascended to the status of music legend. Buttressed by pop hits and jam-packed with hooks set loose from some future utopia, Nation was a not-so-subtle exploration of racism, sexism, love, and social responsibility that sought to elevate our humanity by any means necessary. More importantly, it's an album who's messages sadly may be MORE relevant almost thirty years later.Join Kevin, Marcus K. Dowling, and Timothy Anne Burnside (National Museum of African American History and Cu...
2017-11-092h 11DiscologistEpisode 299: In The Dark - Grateful Dead [Discologist]By 1987 the Grateful Dead's long, strange trip was starting to wind itself down, but a surprise hit single ("Touch Of Grey") would catapult the band back into the spotlight, inspire an entirely new generation of fans whose size would, in the end, play a large part in the band's untimely demise.To celebrate it's 30th birthday, a group of proud Deadheads recently spent a Friday night in the basement with Kevin to talk through this divisive landmark in the band's history and try to figure out if it's just true that "every silver lining's got a touch of...
2017-07-171h 09DiscologistEpisode 296: OK Computer - Radiohead [Discologist]With one of the biggest rock hits of all time ("Creep") and a genre defining guitar-rock classic (The Bends) under their belts, Radiohead had little left to prove when OK Computer was released in the Summer of 1997. Despite that, what they achieved was an album full of fear, anxiety, and beauty that quite literally changed the course of rock music as we know it.On the latest installment of our Discologist series, we're taking a look at everything that made this modern-day masterpiece great, why it has withstood the test of time, and how its techno-phobic, anti-fascist th...
2017-07-061h 11DiscologistEpisode 282: Sign O' The Times - Prince [Discologist]Thirty years has passed since Prince dropped the strangest, most complex, and possibly best album of his career. A mash-up of Prince's past, present, and future, Sign O' The Times wasn't just Prince's boldest artistic statement to date, it was a game-changer for the artist AND the multitudes of artists that would (try to) follow in his footsteps for years to come. Join Kevin, Marcus Dowling, Sarah Godfrey, and special guest Timothy Anne Burnside from the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a deep dive into what made this album so special and why its secrets, subtleties, an...
2017-05-181h 19DiscologistEpisode 276: Give Me The Night - George Benson [Discologist]WIth over forty albums, both live and in the studio, under his belt, jazz guitarist George Benson is one of the most respected and prolific musicians in music history.In 1980 he teamed up with hitmaker Quincy Jones and with A LOT of help from their friends, crafted one of the greatest R&B albums/songs of all time.For some reason, Kevin and Marcus thought it was a really good idea to talk about it.Break out the Courvoisier and cashmere V-neck, because we're going IN on George Benson's sensational, sensual masterpiece, Give Me The Night! Hosted on Acast. Se...
2017-04-271h 14DiscologistEpisode 272: The Joshua Tree - U2 [Discologist]Thirty years ago a little "punk" band from Ireland changed pop music forever with the release of their fifth album, The Joshua Tree. Built on American roots music and soundscapes from the future, The Joshua Tree elevated the Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr from scrappy rock star activists to international superstars.Join us as we explore the roots of this landmark album, it's impact on the musical landscape then and now, and it's relevance in a world that, 30 years later, is seemingly less changed than any of us could have hoped. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
2017-04-131h 17DiscologistEpisode 258: Marquee Moon - Television [Discologist]In 1977 a fussy proto/post punk band from NYC dropped one of the most influential albums in rock n' roll history. Forty years later, we're talking about why this fidgety masterpiece not only influenced and defined a generation of musicians, but why it sounds just as vital and savage as it did way back when.That's it. That's the pitch.Are you in, or is you isn't? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-02-2357 minDiscologistEpisode 255: Faith - George Michael [Discologist]By the late 80's, Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, known to the majority of the world as George Michael, had already seen the heights of fame with his group Wham. He had experienced the power that artists could achieve by uniting their voices with We Are The World, and played an integral part in the video revolution that was MTV. But the best was yet to come.In 1987, Faith, his debut solo album dropped and changed the face of pop music forever. Unabashedly open in matters of the heart, sexuality, and reverence for the rich history of American R&B, George Michael's mas...
2017-02-131h 12DiscologistEpisode 246: Fugees - The Score [Discologist]If you turned on the radio In 1996 your ears were assaulted by the music of artists like Sublime, The Spice Girls, Gin Blossoms, The Prodigy, Alanis Morrisette, and more (the less said about "The Macarena" the better).Then along came Fugees.In our inaugural edition of our new feature Discologist, Kevin is joined in the basement by Eduardo (Nunes) and Marcus (Dowling) [Pitchfork, Bandcamp] for an epic hang to celebrate an album that changed the music industry and turned three relatively unknown artists into international superstars practically overnight.SHOW NOTESIncidental music co...
2017-01-121h 06DiscologistEpisode 163: Kendrick Lamar - Untitled Unmastered.Music writer powerhouses Marcus Dowling and Marcus J. Moore are in the basement and offering up some last words on the troubled release of Kanye West's, The Life Of Pablo.King Kendrick hit us with a surprise "project" on Friday. Is it a worthy follow up to To Pimp A Butterfly, or something...more?Washington, DC's Stranger In the Alps is back with new music and a single release show at Songbird Music House on 3/9. We've got a taste of their new jams.You say you've never heard of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss...
2016-03-0700 minDiscologistEpisode 122: Midyear Madness and Unsung Super JamsIt’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the midway point of 2015, but besides being a flat circle (obvs) time, the great equalizer, ever marches on. This week on the podcast, guests Marcus Dowling and Quinn Myers join Kevin and Paul as they dig deep into some of the year’s best music that slipped through our cracks/might not have received the attention it deserved down in the basement. It’s the end of the “list", Taylor, Kendrick, shaolin monks and more on Episode 122 of ChunkyGlasses: The Podcast!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discol...
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