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WoaS (Waiting on a Song)Songwriting & Production Behind "Love Dirge" – WoaS Episode 16The WoaS Podcast is back, and we're excited to share a new episode with you!
Fresh off the heels of Host Mike LeDoux's New EP, "Love Dirge", The Boys talk about the Songwriting, recording, and mixing process behind the new EP.
**This is the first in a two-part conversation, which will also cover the mastering of the EP by none other than co-host Jeramy Dillion.**
Are these guys busy, or what?
Watch the video to learn more about their process.
And check out Mike LeDoux's "Love Dirge", now streaming on all platforms:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mikeledoux/love-dirge2024-06-0435 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Future (of Indie) is Female – WoaS Podcast, Ep. 15The WoaS Boys are back and they're here to turn you on to the finest in modern indie rock, indie pop, and everything in between.
Tune in as Mike blathers on about the subtle nuances between indie from years past – and where it's found itself in the modern day.
As always, Jeramy tolerates Mike's stream-of-consciousness rants but, still manages to interject words of wisdom in between his co-host's breaths for air.2024-03-2933 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Tom Petty: So Much More Than "Dad Bod" Music – WoaS, Episode 14You know Tom Petty, right? So do we. Did you also think he was "nothing special" throughout your twenties, and then one day you woke up and realized that he's one of the more important figures in rock music – over the last few decades?
So.
Did.
We.
Check out our impromptu meditation on all things "Petty"; and find out how lackluster Jeramy's Spotify "2023 Wrapped" was.2024-03-2823 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Are Rock Bands Over? – WoaS Podcast, Episode 13Is it us or have Coldplay and Maroon 5 gone way off the rails?
Also, what is the deal [Seinfeld voice] with Imagine Dragons?
All this and more on Episode 13!2023-12-1820 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Top 3 Bands of the Last Decade (according to us) – Episode 12Which are the best bands of the last ten years?
What's the criteria?
Is this a game? Yes...yes it is.
In this episode, Mike and Jeramy submit their picks for the "best" bands to release three albums within the last 10 years (spoiler: Mike failed at meeting this criteria for 2 of his 3 picks). See who arises victorious (Jeramy?) and who needs to be checked into assisted living.2023-11-2215 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Last New Beatles Song Ever (?) – Mini-sode 5Have you listened to the Beatles' new song "Now and Then"?
Yes, you heard that right, The Beatles have a new song out!
Now crawl out from under that rock and watch/listen to Mike and Jeramy give the most unbelievably profound insights ever made about any song...ever ;) !
Other artists mentioned in this video:2023-11-2121 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Hackney Diamonds: The Highlights – Episode 11The Rolling Stones' new album "Hackney Diamonds" is fresh AF and the WoaS Boys are here to cut through the fat, and give you the goods on the stand-out tracks.
Watch Mike and Jeramy uncover mediocre insights on what is possibly the best (and only) Rolling Stones albums of the last 18 years.2023-11-2119 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Why Oliver Tree Matters – Mini-sode 4Hot on the heels of Oliver Tree's latest album release "Alone In A Crowd", Mike and Jeramy attempt to ponder exactly what makes this album just as engaging (and even more emotionally compelling) than its predecessor "Cowboy Tears".
They also discuss Oliver as an artist and Phenomenon, comparing him to the likes of (performance) artists such as Andy Kaufman, Blink182 and Tom Delonge.2023-10-1529 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Red: Original vs. Taylor's Version – Episode 10Inspired by Taylor Swift's highly anticipated re-recording of the album "1989", Mike and Jeremy sit down to parse the differences (and similarities) between Taylor's original "Red" album and its re-recorded counterpart.
2023-10-1153 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Darkness' "Motorheart" – Episode 9If you like The Darkness, and you aren't familiar with their seventh studio album "Motorheart" you may be missing out...
In this video, Mike and Jeramy dissect the elements (and potential influences behind) 6 standout tracks from "Motorheart". Watch as they try to out "hawk" Justin Hawkins (a.k.a. Jason Hawkwind) himself.2023-09-2337 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Rolling Stones: From "Let it Bleed" to "Angry" – Episode 8In the wake of the Rolling Stones' new exciting single "Angry", Mike and Jeramy decide to review the song, analyzing what makes it: fresh; exciting; and (most importantly) relevant.
They also talk about some landmark moments in the Stones' career, and which albums best define their image as the "bad boys" of rock n' roll.2023-09-1933 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Interviewing: Arthur Brown – Episode 6In their first-ever podcast interview, Mike and Jeramy speak with the incomparable rock legend – Arthur Brown!
A man of 1000 voices, boundless creativity, and who has maintained his status as 'The God of "hellfire"', Arthur is one of the most important singers in rock history – and he's hilarious too!
Mr. Brown continues to be a force: releasing music (go check out his last two albums, "Long, Long Road" and "Monster's Ball"), touring [see dates at end of description], and inspiring current artists – just ask Aesop Rock.
Starting out as an artist amongst peers like Frank Zappa, Pete Townshend, Pink Floyd...2023-09-191h 37WoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Music of Phantom of the Paradise – Episode 7When it comes to Brian De Palma's film "Phantom of the Paradise", there is a clear division between cult revelry and commercial bewilderment. However, most people who've seen the film can agree on one thing: the music rocks!
In their seventh episode, Mike and Jeramy ponder the musical perfection that is Paul Williams' score.
Having penned many popular songs for the likes of The Carpenters and Three Dog Night Paul Williams would see a string of success throughout the 70s but some of his most interesting (and likely challenging) songwriting work can be seen in this cult classic.2023-09-1140 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Bob Dylan Vs. Post Malone – Mini-sode 3In this mini-sode, Mike and Jeramy dig into the impact and characteristics of the currently iconic, Post Malone, and the historically iconic, Bob Dylan.
The two artists had recently planned on doing a musical collaboration but, it went sour (apparently on Dylan's end) and the rest is left to speculation.
Listen as Mike and Jeramy attempt to put both artists in perspective.
2023-09-0617 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Interviewing: Joe Carrell – Episode 5In this episode, Mike and Jeramy pick the brain of one of the hardest working (and genuine) mixing engineers/producers out there today – Joe Carrell.
2023-08-301h 22WoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Music of "Daisy Jones and the Six" – Episode 4In this episode, the Guys (Mike & Jeramy) launch into an in-depth (contemplative) exploration of the songwriting, themes, and production behind the music from Amazon Studio's smash hit show "Daisy Jones and the Six".2023-08-1655 min
WoaS (Waiting on a Song)The Streaming Battlefield: How Mary Spender's Problem Affects us All – Episode 3The following video's subject matter was inspired by Mary Spender – who has recently shined a big light on the topic of making income from music in the age of streaming.
Music streaming is not inherently good or bad unto itself, but it has become a standard for music-listening in a way that has changed our relationship with music. In short: it's overly convenient, transient, and makes it easy to devalue the hard work an artist has put forth (despite the positive reality that it's made it easier for lesser-known artists to get their music out there in the...2023-08-0950 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Taylor Swift: Pop Music's Prophet – Mini-sode 2We all know who Taylor Swift is but what exactly is it about her (beyond the obvious) that has brought her so much growing success and staying power, in the music industry?
Listen as Mike and Jeramy dive into this topic.2023-08-0320 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Dan Auerbach's "Waiting on a Song" – Episode 2In this second episode (a.k.a. The Meta-sode), Mike and Jeramy discuss the top-notch songwriting achievement that is Dan Auerbach's (The Black Keys) "Waiting on a Song".
They dive deep-ish (?) into the arrangements, themes, lyrics, and sonic qualities of selected cuts from the album.
They also get into related, and completely unrelated topics such as:
artificial intelligence, midi arrangements, and 70's soul.
2023-07-2850 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)The YES Movie: Who Should Play the Band Members? – Mini-sode 1Wouldn't it be great if there was a biopic about the band Yes (whether that be an autobiographical drama or a "mockumentary")?
In this first WoaS mini-sode, Mike and Jeramy discuss the mass appeal (or lack thereof), of Yes' sound; as well as suggest titles for the film, and even take a stab at casting the actors that would play the roles of: Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Chris Squire, and Steve Howe.
A special shout-out to Produce Like a Pro for inadvertently inspiring the idea for this video!2023-07-2121 minWoaS (Waiting on a Song)Originality in Music – Episode 1In this, their first, episode Mike and Jeramy ponder the subject of originality in music.
Originality is an elusive thing so, how do artists ensure that they truly set their sights on originality?
Watch Mike and Jeramy tackle this and other questions.2023-07-0836 min