Foghat - "Fool For The City"
In this episode, we’ll explore the story and sonic architecture behind Foghat’s 1975 arena rock anthem, "Fool for the City". Tracing the band's roots back to British blues rockers Savoy Brown, we dive...
1 Jul 26min
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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Mai 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 Mai 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Mar 28min
