1990 (Sonic Youth, Pet Shop Boys, Alice In Chains)
1990 was a transitional year in music. The synth heavy sound of the 80s was transforming, hip-hop and new jack swing were becoming part of mainstream culture and a new ‘dirty’ type of rock was taking ...
28 Aug 202341min
Songs of Summer (Weezer, Roxy Music, John Mellencamp)
One of the few things George Gershwin and DJ Jazzy Jeff have in common is writing songs called “Summertime.” They sound a little different, but they both work well with the season. On today’s show we ...
21 Aug 202341min
On The Cover of Rolling Stone (Sex Pistols, Sly & The Family Stone, Michael Jackson)
The cover of Rolling Stone magazine has been the face of music and pop culture in the US for over 50 years. On today’s show we discuss albums from artists who’ve been featured.Sex Pistols – Never Mind...
14 Aug 202345min
90s Hip-Hip (Hooray)(Nas, Organized Konfusion, Guru)
The late 80s and early 90s can arguably be called the golden age of hip-hop. The genres popularity was rising, but hadn’t been overly commercialized yet. On today’s show we talk about 3 classic albums...
7 Aug 202346min
New Releases (Home Is Where, Boygenius, Foo Fighters)
Well, its a little more than halfway through 2023, so its about time to check-in on and what’s good in the world of new releases. Join us as we discuss 3 new albums from some new and established artis...
31 Jul 202345min
One-Hit Wonders (Gnarls Barkley, Gary Numan, Thin Lizzy)
Being a one-hit wonder can mean a lot of things. Some went on to have long, successful careers, others were only together briefly. One things for sure though, they had a hit that left a lasting impact...
24 Jul 202344min
O’ Canada (Broken Social Scene, Neil Young, Colter Wall)
For a country that is perpetually frozen and overrun by moose (😉), Canada has made a significant contribution to popular music. So many great artists (Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Celine Dion) and b...
17 Jul 202343min
Album Spotlight (Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On)
Marvin Gaye’s landmark album What’s Going On has left a lasting impact on not just RnB, but our entire culture. Few records so beautifully pair a message of social concern with an inspired, genre bend...
10 Jul 202322min
