#146 - All About That BASS!

Delayed by internet woes, we're back with our review of the 2022 Grammy Awards! We talk about our favorite performances, the worst performance, the big award winners of the night, the In Memorium segment, and whether the Grammys actually matter.  Alan and Rob are joined by our good friend JM Tuffley (@tuffley on the Twitterbox) as our regular co-host, Anthony, is on holiday in the UK.  Let us know what you think! What were your favorite performances? Did any of your award picks win? Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening! https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw Modern Musicology is part of the Earth Station One podcast network. https://esonetwork.com/

11 Apr 202259min

This week the MM gang have a chin wag with Stephanie Seymour -- singer, songwriter, solo artist, former drummer of the Aquanettas! We chat about her career at record labels, her crazy stories with David Bowie, Gina Schock, the Pogues and Peter Buck, her time with the Aquanettas, and life as an independent solo artist!  Let us know what you think! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening! https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw Modern Musicology is part of the Earth Station One podcast network. https://esonetwork.com/

29 Mar 20221h 13min

An opening track should be more than simply the first song you hear on an album. A really good opening track sets the tone; it tells you what to expect from the rest of the album. But the BEST opening tracks are a statement of intent. It's a declaration. It's shots fired. We talk about some of our favorite opening tracks ever with our friend Courtland Lewis.  What are your favorites? Do you disagree with any of our picks? Did we miss one that you love? Tell us what it is and why it's great! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening! https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw Modern Musicology is part of the Earth Station One podcast network. https://esonetwork.com/

22 Mar 202259min

Woodstock... The Sparks Brothers... Get Back... Summer of Soul... We love ROCK Documentaries! We talk about some of our favorites and name subjects that we wish would get the documentary treatment! Let us know your favorite Glam artist, album or song! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening! https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw

15 Mar 20221h 2min

Sprinkle your glitter, strap on your guitar, and put on your tallest pair of platform boots, because this week we're talking all about GLAM! From the genius of Bowie, Bolan and Roxy to the unbridled fun of Slade, Quatro and Sweet and lots of other artists in between, we cover the original Glam scene as well as Glam's lasting influence in the musical landscape! Let us know your favorite Glam artist, album or song! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening! https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw

7 Mar 202257min

The Wall ... Tommy ... Sgt Peppers ... The Lamb Lies Down ... We delve into the world of concept albums. We talk about what makes a successful concept album and name some of our most and least favorites. Let us know your thoughts! Did we not mention one that you love? Do you disagree with our summation of one that we discussed? Let us know by dropping us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our post!

3 Mar 202257min

In this episode we're joined by author Nick Griffiths, whose new book DeadStar: Who the Hell Was Garth Tyson? was released January 2022. We also discuss some of our favorite music books, fiction and non-fiction, that we've read in recent years. About DeadStar:  Garth Tyson wanted to be the next David Bowie. He fell short. Waaaay short. Burnt out, he fled the stage at Glastonbury '85, having been pelted with mud, and was never seen again. Decades after Garth's disappearance, former bandmates, friends, relatives, lovers, music-biz execs and two fans (you try finding more) reunite to tell Garth's compelling, tragicomic tale. https://www.amazon.com/DeadStar-Who-Hell-Garth-Tyson/dp/1803690135/ref=sr_1_1?crid=232EJPV5ROOMP&keywords=deadstar+nick+griffiths&qid=1645476442&sprefix=nick+griffiths%2Caps%2C336&sr=8-1

21 Feb 20221h 5min

We tackle a tricky topic in this episode. We all know artists who have either done awful things or who turn out to be awful people in general. Does that affect the way you listen to their music? Do you no longer monetarily support that artist? How bad is too bad? We do our best to discuss the situation from all angles.  Let us know what you think of this one, and if there are any artists that you have disowned because of their words or actions.

15 Feb 202255min