#22 - How Old is Too Old?

This week we set the controls of our Wayback Machine to the funky days of 1975 and celebrate the 50th anniversary of some iconic albums! It's a year of highs for a lot of bands we now think of as classic rock; it was a key year for funk and disco; the Philly Soul sound was very much in fashion; and it was a year of reinvention for some well-established acts. We talk about albums by Elton John, KISS, KC and the Sunshine Band, Queen, Parliament, Roxy Music, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, the Boss, and the weirdest album Lou Reed ever made. We even get a history lesson on the Third (THIRD!) Great Cod War!  If you'd like to follow along with our discussion, we have a Spotify Playlist highlighting all the music that we talk about in the show! Let us know your favorite artist, album or song from 1975, especially if it's one that we didn't cover. Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasters #podcasts #music #musicnerd #1975 #70smusic Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

7 Apr 1h 10min

This week we're joined by author Daniel Rachel, whose book Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story: Rude Boys, Racism, and the Soundtrack of a Generation, which transports us to the late 70s and the explosion of 2 Tone Records, the home of such recording artists as The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, The (English) Beat, The Bodysnatchers, and more. Our conversation goes beyond the music, though, and touches upon the socio-political environment in which 2 Tone existed, and the history and truths that the artists brought to light about social issues, racism, class, and gender struggles.  You can buy your copy of Too Much Too Young HERE. Visit Daniel's website HERE. Let us know what you thought of this episode, and if you're a fan of the 2 Tone era! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasters #podcasts #music #musicnerd #2tone #2tonerecords #ska #funk #england #greatbritain #danielrachel #70smusic #80smusic Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

24 Mars 1h 14min

There are artists and bands who are very well known for their very loyal and ultra-supportive fanbase. Some of those include Elvis, the Beatles, the Grateful Dead, and Taylor Swift. But what about when that devotion maybe gets taken too far? Anthony leads us in a discussion about the extreme side of fandom, both the good and the bad. We talk about some of our very positive experiences in fandom as well as a few darker examples. How has fandom shifted over the years, and particularly how has social media radically shifted the way that fans interact with their fans and each other? Please tell us your favorite (or least favorite) fandom story! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasters #podcasts #music #musicnerd #fandom #fans #elvis #beatles #gratefuldead #taylorswift #kiss #duran #duranduran Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

16 Mars 52min

ALBUM COVER ART Never judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you really can judge an album by its cover! This week on Modern Musicology we're talking about album covers! We each pick five of our favorite album covers and talk about the story behind them and why we love them so much. This is a recording of a LIVE show that we did on our YouTube Channel, so we include some comments that we got from viewers with some of their favorites as well.  Let us know your favorite cover art or artist! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasters #podcasts #music #musicnerd #albumcover #albumcovers #albumart #blacksabbath #duranduran #rio #rainbow #theclash #londoncalling #grandillusion #heavymetal #punk #emo #60smusic #70smusic #80smusic #90smusic #classicrock #guitarmusic @ralan.siler @rob_levystl @englishmaninatl @there_are_birds @eso_network

24 Feb 1h 4min

The Kinks was one of the most influential bands to come out of England in the 60s, with a career that lasted up through the late 90s. Their style and sound changed numerous times over the decades and they amassed a legion of dedicated fans. We talk with author / editor Chris Kocher about his new book, Thank You For The Days: Fans Of The Kinks Share 60 Years Of Stories, which celebrates the band's legacy and fans' special connection to it. Among the contributors are Ron Sexsmith, Glen Burtnick, John Wesley Harding, Crouch End Festival Chorus musical director David Temple, plus touring musicians, fan club leaders, and "average Joe" fans with extraordinary stories.  Thank You For The Days is currently available in the UK and will be released in the US in March 2025. Order your copies HERE. After that, we spend a few minutes remember Marianne Faithful, who passed away just a couple of days before we reccorded this episode.  Are you a Kinks fan? Do you have a cool Kinks story that you'd like to share with us? LET US KNOW! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

10 Feb 1h 1min

Rob and Alan compare notes on the fantastic new documentary, Ladies and Gentlemen: 50 Years of SNL Music, written, directed and produced by Questlove. This film covers the entire spectrum of Saturday Night Live's long history with music and performance, and includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage and commentary from cast members, crew members and performers. All the iconic, controversial moments are included, like performances by Sinead O'Connor, Elvis Costello, Fear, Ashlee Simpson and more, plus the stories behind some of the legendary musical skits and characters. And if you haven't yet watched the film, do yourself a favor and at the very least watch the first seven minutes!! Let us know what you thought of the SNL music doc! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

3 Feb 35min

To celebrate the life, career, and birthday of DAVID BOWIE, we are devoting our first show of 2025 to a discussion of our favorite BOWIE covers! Since Bowie has been covered by so many artists in so many genres, our discussion runs the gamut from rock to classical to samba to metal to space. We cover songs by artists as diverse as Beck, Prince, Susanna Hoffs, Motorhead, Oasis, Philip Glass, Steve Hogarth, Seu Jorge, the Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, and many more.  What's your favorite Bowie cover? Got one that we didn't mention? Let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

6 Jan 57min

This week we chat with music legend ROBYN HITCHCOCK about his new memoir 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left and the accompanying album, 1967: Vacations in the Past, which take one year out of his life and describe how his circumstances and the music he was exposed to sha ped the course of his life and set the stage for his future career in music. He tells us about his formative years, the effect his parents had on him, the impact of the British school system, his love for Dylan and The Beatles, and much more.  You can learn more about this project by visiting Robyn's website at https://www.robynhitchcock.com/1967 We hope you enjoyed this interview with Robyn Hitchcock! Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition  Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com   R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com   Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/

10 Dec 20241h 1min