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What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysChronic TownThe Big Mates discuss the history of rock music, torn posters, pressing mistakes, and the early days of R.E.M..Adam, Steve, and Lucas start at the beginning, talking about the individual members of R.E.M., how they grew up, and then follow them through the early days of music making in Athens, Georgie. They touch on the musical landscape of the time, the legacy of rock music, and chart the band's musical progression all the way up to their first single release, Radio Free Europe, and the release...2023-11-132h 32
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysBillie Eilish Round-UpThe Big Mates discuss the O2, boybands, reality television, and catch-up with Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas jump back into the career of Billie Eilish to find out what she's been up to since they finished Season 3, Should Eilishen?They discuss songs written for a Pixar film, the 2 track EP Guitar Songs, her contribution to the soundtrack for Barbie, and also touch on her Happier Than Ever World Tour, TikTok virality, and get to say the word 'blosh' again! What has Billie...2023-10-301h 33
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRadiohead B-Sides (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Lee Evans, pluralisation, Mark and Lard, and a selection of b-sides by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some more of the b-sides recorded by Radiohead across their entire career. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.2023-05-081h 42
GOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 17; RETIRED DEA AGENTS STEPHEN MURPHY AND JAVIER PENA AND THE PABLO ESCOBAR CASEWe hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.On this Special 90 minute Episode (17) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing two DEA Legends, Steve Murphy and Javi Pena. Steve and Javi were involved in taking down the most infamous, dangerous drug lord of all time, Pablo Escobar. Pablo Escobar was responsible for tons of cocaine being trafficked into the United States, murders, assassinations, and intimidation in Columbia and the United States for decades. This interview will leave you hanging on every word from Javi and Steve...2023-05-041h 33
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRadiohead B-Sides (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss Heat, Rampart, Friends, and a selection of b-sides by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some of the b-sides recorded by Radiohead across their entire career. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.The songs...2023-05-011h 48
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysRadiohead Live in Amsterdam 2016 CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live in Amsterdam 2016.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance as presented in the form of a bootleg edited together by fans, and uploaded to YouTube by Johnny Airbag! They also find time to discuss Lost, venue sizes, and in-ear monitors. Steve also brings in an exciting questionnaire!Head to YouTube to watch along here:https://youtu.be/OgLqHBx1d98Or don't - the episode works fine either way!Our next episode comes out Monday May 1st...2023-04-242h 25
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe King of Limbs From the Basement CommentaryThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for The King of Limbs From the Basement by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance from the studio and talk about how it was conscious re-evaluation of the album, the Mario 64 remix of In Rainbows, and Steve's dramatic re-imagining of The King of Limbs!Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here:https://radiohead.com/library#tkol/the-king-of-limbs-from-the-basementOr don't - the episode works fine either way!Our next episode comes out next...2023-03-131h 28
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysHail to the Thief (Pt. 1)The Big Mates discuss DAWs, doors, snakes and ladders, and Hail to the Thief by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their sixth album Hail to the Thief. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.They touch on...2022-10-101h 21
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysTalking 'Head with Will FraserThe Big Mates are joined by Will Fraser (a.k.a. Bloom's Taxonomy) to discuss the Radiophonic Workshop, the videogame Half-Life, Brian Eno, and all things Radiohead.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Will explore the influence Radiohead has had on will as electronic musician Bloom's Taxonomy, particular the effect of Kid A. They also discuss Will's songwriting process, why he makes music, and share memories from previous projects he did with Adam and Steve.They also find time to discuss Will's Top 10 Radiohead songs!Our...2022-09-051h 18
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Bends (Pt. 2)The Big Mates discuss Sports Direct, Sigur Ros, iron lungs, and The Bends by Radiohead.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their track-by-track deep dive into the influential sophomore album and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.What are the themes of the album? Why are some mugs so large? Can Steve do the outro? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our...2022-05-301h 20
What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic MonkeysThe Ultra Vivid Lament (Pt. 1 with Dave Eringa)The Big Mates are joined by music producer Dave Eringa to discuss Hail to the Thief by Radiohead, Glastonbury Tor, online forums, and The Ultra Vivid Lament by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Dave talk about what it was like to work with the Manics again on their 14th studio album, how the songs were written and recorded, the context surrounding the album, and its release in September of 2021. This is a very fun chat that also lifts the lid on the process behind the No. 1 album. Next week Adam, Steve, a...2022-03-281h 11