The Band - "Life Is A Carnival"
By 1971, The Band was one of the most influential forces in rock music, having steered the genre away from psychedelic excess toward a more rustic, roots-based sound. However, the recording of their f...
15 Kesä 27min
The Beastie Boys - "So What'cha Want" & "Gratitude"
The Beastie Boys’ trajectory is one of the most unique in music history, moving from underground punk, to the "frat-rap" superstardom of Licensed to Ill, to socially-conscious stars of both hip-hop an...
1 Kesä 35min
Favorite STAX Trax - Part 2: 1964-1966
On this episode, we continue our journey from last year through the history of Stax Records, the iconic label that defined Southern Soul music, as I play some of my favorite Stax tracks from 1964 to 1...
15 Touko 34min
Cheap Trick - "Dream Police"
What happens when a record label shelves a band’s most ambitious studio work to capitalize on a surprise live hit? On this episode, we explore this unique moment in rock history and analyze "Dream Pol...
1 Touko 25min
The Art Of Mixing with guest Drew Townson
We talk a lot about mixing on this podcast, but we've never explained what that actually means-- until now. Join me and my guest, recording engineer & producer Drew Townson, as we look at the differe...
15 Huhti 54min
Wilson Pickett - "Get Me Back On Time, Engine Number 9 (Parts 1 & 2)"
Wilson Pickett, a name synonymous with soul music, has a catalog filled with timeless classics. From "In the Midnight Hour" to "Mustang Sally," his influence on the genre is undeniable. But in this ep...
1 Huhti 23min
Paul McCartney & Wings - "Junior's Farm"
We celebrate the 201st installment of the podcast by revisiting one of our first subjects-- the legendary Paul McCartney and his band Wings, with the non-album single “Junior's Farm.” Released in Nove...
15 Maalis 28min
