MODERN MUSICOLOGY

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...

22 Mars 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! Le...

15 Mars 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 f...

7 Mars 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 favorit...

3 Mars 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 n...

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 yo...

15 Feb 202255min

The Modern Musicology team takes on two of the biggest news stories in recent weeks! First we review the list of 2022 nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Second, we break down the very interes...

7 Feb 202258min

Co-Hosts Anthony and Alan talk two Heavy Metal classics -- the 40th Anniversary of Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast and the 30th Anniversary of WASP's The Crimson Idol! Let us know your thoughts abou...

1 Feb 20221h 7min