One Hit Thunder

Despite the song’s lyrics that illustrate Meredith Brooks’ multitude of qualities and flaws, it’s the first line of the chorus of “Bitch” that turned heads in 1997. After a long music career that span...

20 Syys 202330min

This week on One Hit Thunder, we’re joined by Wolves of Glendale keyboardist and vocalist Tom McGovern to explore the enigmatic world of The La’s and their timeless hit “There She Goes”. This episode ...

13 Syys 202349min

In 1999, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann had an unexpected radio hit with “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)”, a near perfect spoken-word piece that offered god-tier level advice to graduating seniors. It’s...

6 Syys 202340min

Joining us this week is brilliant documentarian Taylor Morden, who’s currently immersed in the creation of his upcoming feature Getting Lost. The Lost television series was a phenomenon that left mill...

30 Elo 202354min

If you ever have to fight an enormous Russian who killed your friend, might we suggest popping Robert Tepper’s “No Easy Way Out” into the tape deck of your Lamborghini while you drive through the nigh...

23 Elo 202330min

Do you like chess? How about musicals about chess? How about new wave meets hip-hop songs FROM musicals about chess? You don’t really need to answer that. Regardless, our Patreon voted for it, so we’r...

16 Elo 202336min

WELL MAYBE you thought this band was someone else. AND MAYBE you’re thinking “didn’t they have a few other hits?” The reality is that while Candlebox did well enough on Alternative Radio to get a main...

9 Elo 202345min

How in the world are we closing in on 200 episodes without having yet discussed Mazzy Star and their dreamy hit “Fade Into You”? This iconic song is synonymous with the 90s, the soundtrack to millions...

2 Elo 202334min