In this excerpt, two people compare their music tastes, with one mentioning workout tracks, Spotify, and seminal artists while the other confuses Kanye West with Paul Anka.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their recommendations for the best Tiny Desk concerts to watch online and the tie-in between NPR Music's exclusive Tiny Desk concert with Louder Than a Riot featuring Trina.
The podcast discusses the rise of rapper Young Boy Never Broke Again and how his success has been achieved in the face of criticism and hate from others in the game.
Darling Love talks about her experiences of performing in New York and how it helped her career grow.
The speaker shares a personal story about overhearing teenage girls discussing a new drummer in the Black Knights, and how it inspired him to write letters to music magazines as a youth.
The power of music to evoke memories and transport people back to a moment in time is discussed. The hosts share personal experiences of how certain songs take them back to specific events or periods in their life.
The hosts discuss the importance of collaboration in songwriting and how it can lead to that magical moment where a song turns into something truly special.
The music manager discusses how he values his morals over money and how having a straight-thinking approach can benefit an artist's career.
The speaker discusses a song that he previously didn't pay much attention to and highlights a specific part of the song featuring a female vocalist. He also mentions a friend named Shay and references anchovies.
In this episode, the speaker recommends a song called Stacy's Mum as a starting point for those who want to have godchildren and talks about the dynamics of breakups.
The speaker shares how his music has helped listeners overcome addiction, prison sentences, and other life challenges. His own transformation has also demonstrated the possibility of change to his fans.
The morality of a white man writing a blues song about a black man is debated on this episode. While some argue that it's important to appreciate and carry on the tradition, others argue that it's culturally insensitive and inappropriate.
The discussion explores the deeper meanings behind classic songs such as Jacques Brel's "No M'Kita Pa" and Leonard Cohen's "I'm Your Man," as well as the complexities of love and life in Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now."
A musician recounts a story from a podcast about going to Jamie Foxx's studio to record when his record label stopped paying for studio time, and he misspells a note.
The artist shares their passion for creating music that resonates with strangers, providing a means to spread love and meaning. They also highlight their journey to understand the pain and struggles of others and use their music to help heal and bring joy.
The British Invasion was inspired by the Buddy Holly and Muddy Waters tour, which consisted of mostly kids and younger men at the time. The tour led to the creation of amazing bands that went on to do great things in the music industry.
In this podcast, musicians are interviewed about one of their songs and its different layers of music are explored, revealing the thought and beauty behind the creative process of song-making.
The pit musicians of Phantom of the Opera discuss how they find meaning in the repetitive nature of their performances and some of the unique challenges they face.
The speaker discusses the difference between EDM and Forever Like That, expressing a personal preference towards the latter.
A conversation between two people discussing the characteristics of rappers and comparing the likes of Eminem and Kanye West. The topic of their discussion also covers the aspects of fashion, music videos, live performances, and commercial sound with underground rap.
The speaker expresses difficulty in listening to regular rap and feels old listening to it, but gives credit to a particular rapper for being a top notch lyricist.
The podcast hosts discuss whether a band has to play musical instruments or if any group performing together can be considered a band. They also debate the importance of individual members in a band.
The speaker shares a story of how a musician helped her find the right rhythm for a song she was struggling with by improvising a beat and dropping to his knee while she clutched her hands in a serious church choir stance.
A conversation between rockstar Danny Worsnop and podcast hosts about the emotional connection with fans at concerts and a comical discussion on a 56-year-old woman who put a condom on her head.
The speaker describes a moment of happiness while listening to a group of people playing music, bringing up the idea that life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs.
The speaker describes Bob's impressive band setup and expresses a desire to see one of his early shows with the Hawks, who later became known as the band.
The speaker talks about his love for the song "Carmel, City High, What Would You Do?" and how it resonates with his generation. He also mentions his house being a popular hangout spot.
The speaker predicts which songs a singer will perform on a morning show, mentioning the potential for both an acoustic and pop performance, and promotes their own morning show on Youtube, thanking listeners for tuning in while encouraging them to subscribe and like the video.
The Chase Tyler Band will be performing in a concert that may have restrictions lifted by May or June. Tickets are selling fast.
This podcast episode discusses the idea of pursuing music as a full-time career, whether through writing scores for movies or selling music as a lyricist or songwriter, and emphasizes the importance of work ethic and dedication to succeed in the industry.
The song "Kashiba" by Ibeyi is a tribute to their ancestors. It speaks about tracing their roots, finding freedom, and feeling the spirit of their ancestors within them.
The podcast hosts discuss the idea that music doesn't have to be a central part of one's memories or their life and Wade acknowledges his mistake in assuming everyone places the same importance on music as he does.
A discussion on whether or not musicians should write songs surrounding the recent tragedies, such as George Floyd's death.
The hosts reflect on their inspirations for pursuing careers in music, from childhood experiences to seeing legendary performers live and projecting joy, and how music can make us feel alive and connected to others.
The speaker shares his feelings of regret for missing out on Pill Jam concerts in the past, particularly during their peak in the 90s.
The speaker and their father enjoy playing Christmas piano music year-round and keep their sheet music in the book. The passing of the speaker's mother at a young age taught them how to process and deal with big emotions.
Lisa, who works as a cashier, is aware that Greatest Love of All is a huge hit. She is not willing to meet a parent unless it's for a significant event.
The podcast talks about the idea of transforming an abandoned pool into free concerts for music's bigwigs and how it went on to become of the best musical series of that era. The episode also features personal essays for GQ and more.
A conversation about the role of tour managers and the importance of club music.
This is the song "Sacred Dog" by the band Sleep from their album "The Sciences", which features psychedelic, heavy metal and stoner rock music.
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