Aerosmith – Rocks (1976)
Dusty Henry dives into Rocks by Aerosmith. This album might not feature Aerosmith’s most recognized songs, but it demonstrated the power of hard rock to mainstream audiences, solidifying the band’s le...
21 Aug 202442min
Remembering Charles R. Cross, a Legend in Northwest Music Journalism
In this bonus episode, we remember Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross, who died on August 9, 2024 at age 67. Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas reflect on Cross’ legacy, we listen back to Cross spe...
16 Aug 202432min
David Bowie – The Man Who Sold the World (1970)
Roddy Nikpour dives into The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie. The album's title track marks a turning point in Bowie’s career toward stardom, which perfectly explains why Nirvana covered it in o...
14 Aug 202433min
The Beatles – Meet the Beatles! (1964)
Martin Douglas dives into Meet the Beatles! by The Beatles. In this episode, we pay tribute to the ever-connected thread of musicians across time and space. In essence, the “British Invasion” meant ta...
7 Aug 202438min
Roundtable: Kurt <3s Melody
Dusty Henry, Martin Douglas, Albina Cabrera, Janice Headley, and Roddy Nikpour explore three of the more melodic entries on Kurt’s list. It’s important to remember that, despite their onstage aggressi...
31 Juli 202433min
Marine Girls – Beach Party (1981)
Janice Headley dives into Beach Party by Marine Girls. Their lo-fi instrumentation and girlish vulnerability helped set the standard for twee pop. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin DouglasAudio producers...
24 Juli 202431min
R.E.M. – Green (1988)
Dusty Henry dives into Green by R.E.M., a band that set the stage for indie rock as this larger idea of staying authentic despite commercial success. The band left a particularly noteworthy impact on ...
17 Juli 20241h 10min
The Knack – Get the Knack (1979)
Roddy Nikpour dives into Get The Knack by The Knack. The album’s catchy lead single came out when Kurt was a preteen. Despite its questionable lyrics, “My Sharona” did for new wave what “Smells Like T...
10 Juli 202433min
