Autoreverse w/ Tony & Matt

From Johannesburg to Los Angeles, from jazz to pop, Hugh Masekela was a musical traveler and a seeker. We discuss the man who always had a trumpet in his hand and Africa in his soul, creating a catalog of sublime music that was always entertaining and never compromising. To get a taste of his brilliance, take a listen to our Hugh Masekela playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3j8EAU8

Happy New Year to all of you! We'd thought to try something different to ring out 2022 and ring in 2023 with a free-form talk about all things music currently swirling around our respective noggins. And yes, those delightful curmudgeonly exchanges you've come to love make an appearance or two. It's a show without a playlist or script we hope you enjoy.

One could say that we were victims of Stockholm Syndrome when we tell the tale of our captors, the Swedish merchants of death metal and roll, Entombed. Tune in as we recount our pleasant musical ordeal of listening to and being transformed by a band who help change the landscape of heavy music as we stepped into the millennium. And give those necks and fists a workout by listening to our Autoreverse Entombed playlist: https://spoti.fi/3FLeH5f

The Windy City has blown many seminal talents our ways but few as influential as Mr. Ramsey Lewis. We discuss the pianist/songwriter/mentor extraordinaire and his massive influence on jazz, soul, dance, rhythm & blues, and pop music. And when you're done with the episode, get a delicious taste of his work by listening to our AutoReverse Ramsey Lewis playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3TI68f1

When Supergrass found themselves in the weeds of Brit pop, they refused to allow themselves to get lost, and instead they forged their own sonic path. Join us as we dissect this band, their fabulous music, and their role in the English rock continuum. And get a taste of this goodness and check out our Autoreverse Supergrass playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FAVxPV

Which one of these things wasn't Harry Nilsson: an awe-inspiring songwriter, an astounding dynamic singer, or a prolific touring musician? Join us as we discuss a man of breathtaking talent who reached the top of the pop world but felt just as comfortable out of the spotlight. And check out his brilliance for yourself in our AutoReverse Nillson playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3TaUQAt

We're back! And we return from our summer breather to discuss a trio that emerged from Philly — slowly yet spectacularly — with a mix of soul, funk, and rock that asserted their breathtaking abilities in ways that are still heard today. To see what we're gushing about, make sure you check out the Autoreverse Labelle playlist on Spotify.

We tackle the question whether Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, and the boys were a great band that didn't get their due or a good band that got that and a little more. And if we don't make a convincing case, decide for yourself by listening to our Mott the Hoople playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Q7C2jM

If their album covers were what drew you in, it was their horn-powered, bottom heavy grooves, and wondrously provocative lyrics that kept you coming back. We jump into a long talk about The Ohio Players and how they carved out a musical legacy worthy of several revisits and re-listens. If you need a lift today and don't want to hear us ramble on, make sure you listen to our Ohio Players playlist on Spotify...it's guaranteed to cure all your ills: https://spoti.fi/3P2p8Db

We discuss Chris Bailey and the boys from Brisbane that helped usher in punk rock with their unmistakable sound then dragged it by its hair to places it never thought it could go for more than 20 years. Make sure you check out our Saints playlist on Spotify. Link: spoti.fi/3aWgI1n

What started out as a tool for a nervous performer became a signature “rap” that would catapult her to the top of the charts. Join us as we get bitchy with the Queen of Squeam and R&B juggernaut Millie Jackson. Make sure check out our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3x77kRn

There are bands that can be mesmerizingly elegant one song and brilliantly caustic the next. But no band can do it better than Wire. We invite our friend and resident Wire aficionado Greg Vegas to discuss their musical splendor. And make sure you check out our Wire playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L57cpd

We discuss the mystical and magnificent Alice Coltrane, who stepped away from her husband John's giant shadow to carve her own highly spiritual and awe-inspiring musical work. Join Tony and Matt Sloan as we get cosmic talking about the singular Alice Coltrane. And make sure you check out our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LnzjRq

Before they started rockin' people like a hurricane, The Scorpions were something far more powerful: a band featuring the hypnotizing, virtuosic guitar of Uli Jon Roth who could steal your attention and hold it prisoner from first note to last. The inimitable Brian Kelly joins Tony and Matt again to discuss what made this version of the band so damn good. Check out the playlist that Brian created to behold the greatness of early Scorps: https://spoti.fi/3row9Vo

Notting Hill before it became a hand job for rom-comers was the unforgiving home to one of the most take-no-prisoners bands that was matched by few others. Join us as we explore Jaz Coleman and his not so merry partners as they created a legacy of music rooted in punk /post punk and instrumental to the development of industrial , heavy metal, and beyond. And listen to our Killing Joke playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Dm2yRt

What can we say about Grace Jones that hasn't been said before? (not much...but we'll try) She took on one of a kind songs and made them own. A non-binary juggernaut that deserves celebrating. Join us as we lovingly try to articulate her life in half hour. And check out our Grace Jones playlist on Spotify to hear her strut her musical stuff: https://spoti.fi/3MORHnr

Autoreverse listener Phil Lemire recommend this hidden gem of a rock band from El Paso Texas. Tony and Matt get into the dynamic and ever-changing band that made some truly enjoyable albums during their heydays in the 70s. Don't believe us? Well, after listen to the show, check out our Bloodrock playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KcGDhw

Siouxsie and the Banshee's sound was as explosive an erupting Mt Vesuvius that entombed fans in an post-punk goth sound never to be forgotten, as well as a catalyst to all things alternative. Join us as we uncover this highly magnetic band. Make sure you check out the AR Siouxsie and the Banshees playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3HXR5sA

Seeped in the blues and packing boogie power that never met a toe they couldn't make tap, Canned Heat was a band that electrified audiences on stage and kept them guessing in the studio. We discuss the Alan Wilson-powered band and the dynamic musical they created during their leader's short life. Check out the playlist on Spotify.

We discuss the shaman of sound and the father of dub who magic and mastery in the studio influenced legions of musicians and remix artists. To behold his mastery, check out our Lee Scratch Perry playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qFUwhm

A teen blues guitar prodigy, his jazz drumming stepfather, along with a couple musicians with a pop, folk, and classical backgrounds, Spirit harnessed these styles to create an eclectic catalog. We discuss the always-keep-'em-guessing nature of the band and some of the truly beautiful music they created. Treat yourself by listening to our Spirit playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32Dk05z

The Fatback Band is a band overflowing with numerous musical tales informed by funk, soul, and R&B. These significant influences mixed with incredible talent built unforgettable songs that helped create hip hop and boogie with a clear message to all to “get down.” Join Matt and Tony as they go through the Fatback songbook as we gush and ponder the many joys and mysteries of this NYC band. Check out our Autoreverse Fatback Band playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ITVNbE

We welcome our good friend Brian Kelly who regales us with stories about this renown Long Island band and why the G-Rats never broke through despite their many catchy songs, live show prowess, and ability to earn a lot of breaks along the way. And if you've never heard of them, you can dive into the Good Rats playlist on Spotify that Brian himself put together: https://spoti.fi/3nKCJ7p

Tony and Matt have a very special guest joining this week: acclaimed artist Arik "Moonhawk" Roper! We dive into the mysterious and magical world of The Edgar Broughton Band and the many different rock brushes they painted with since their start in the late 60's. Make sure you hear what the three of us are talking about by listening to our Edgar Broughton Band playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30ljND8 And do yourself a favor and check out Arik's truly extraordinary artwork at: http://www.arikroper.com/

Brother George Clinton once sang , "Funk is its own reward." Besides being right on point, this funk-claration was taken to heart by bands like Dayton Ohio's own Slave, who rewarded funkateers like us for more than 20 years. Join us as we discuss the smooth assshaking greatness that is Slave. Make sure you check out our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ei3N3e

This group of outcasts from Aurora, Illinois rode their love of 70's heavy rock to help create a new genre of metal and influence legions of bands that would follow in their footsteps. Join us as we explore this seminal band, making sure to check out our Trouble Spotify playlist to behold their brilliance for yourself: https://spoti.fi/3FC76nv

Few rock guitarists have carve out a style and tone that as recognizable and singular than Robin Trower. Join us as we discuss the iconic axeman and his impressively steadfast career. And make sure to check out the highly rockin' playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ownlfR

Who doesn't like The Cult? We discuss the dynamic band anchored by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy who started as a longer named goth band and seamlessly transitioning to a rifftastic rockers whose songs were as poetic and mystical as they were powerful and addictive. Behold the great band from Bradford UK by also listening to our Autoreverse Cult playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YNXsgr

From the ashes of Iron Butterfly was born this phoenix of rock and proto metal whose first album still resonants as one of the most influential albums to heavy rock musicians today. Join us as we explore the strange journey of this still largely unknown band. Make sure you listen to our Captain Beyond playlist on Spotify to behold the eclectic delights this band produced: https://spoti.fi/3mRp7XV

When it comes to singing the blues, there is no doubt that this Beale Street great would top most lists. Soulful as Otis Redding and as smooth as Nat King Cole, his voice could sway, stir, and seduce with a delivery that has been widely admired but never duplicated. Join us as we revel in all things Bobby Blue Bland. Make sure to check out our playlist at: https://spoti.fi/3gd08u1

To call the Bad Brains visionary would be putting it mildly. They didn't just come on the scene, they bulldozed it and laid a foundation of influence that's still being built upon today. Join us as we examine and enthuse over this seminal band from our nation's capital. Make sure you listen to our Bad Brains playlist: https://spoti.fi/3rS6aVv

Sure, you know of Steely Dan. But do you know the bounty of other brilliant tunes that lie beyond what you'll find on their Best Of compilation? We go deep into the band's deep cuts and marvel how they evolved from a working band to a studio musician-powered juggernaut. After the episode, witness these lesser-listened gems on our Steely Deep Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3rtq2xV

Are you ready for the Texas Cannonball?!? Listen to our unharnessed delight talking about one of the blues most dynamic, electrifying, and unknown artist who left a bounty of hip-shaking, smile-making tunes for us all to savor. Get down with the man and his music by listening to our Freddie King playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jLrWs2

We discuss Quebec's metal forebears who created an iconoclastic sound that spanned from thrash to prog to hard rock, yet has created a distinctive sound that remains clearly their own. Join us as we bask in the wonder that is Voivod. Make sure you check our deliciously lethal playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xaWabJ

We discuss the highly formative power trio from the Portland and their passionate, raw, and powerful sound that made them an unforgettable live act and a plentiful well that many bands still draw from today. Jump into our Dead Moon playlist on Spotify and witness their greatness for yourself: https://spoti.fi/2TZXXBB

Shoutout to listener (and AFL Supercoach rockstar) David for this suggestion of this long-running, indefatigable band who has shifted their tone but never gave up their tenacity and love of giving a crowd more than their money's worth for six freakin' decades. Recorded at the end of a long day so please excuse the excess silliness. Check out our Autoreverse Quo playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gkaRCa

Calling Marc Bolan the godfather of Glam Rock would be severely shortchanging his artistry as a songwriter, singer, and guitarist. Tony and Matt jump in on all things Marc Bolan especially focusing on his fantastical creation T.Rex. Behold Mr. Bolan's greatness by listening to our expertly curated playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ib6Y59

We venture into the band who had the gift of songwriting, possessed a radio-friendly sound that showcased their musical chops, and were backed by the most popular band in the world, yet all these strengths lead them down a road of heartbreak. Thank goodness they left plenty to listen to and talk about. See what we mean by checking out our Badfinger playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3oPFpiW

How can one not gush about George Duke? Infectious in all things he touches, whether it's jazz fusion, avant garde rock, or a dance floor joint, the gifted musician and collaborator brings a smile to your face almost as wide as his own. Behold Tony and Matt's gush-fest along with the delightfully explorative George Duke playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3oCdnHK

We discuss the smart, charming, biting gents from Swindon who define the punk and new wave movement in their own glorious terms and created a string of seminal albums and devoted following. Dive into some XTC in our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tHB3es

New York City blues band to AOR sensation to jazz fusion practitioners (who became a thoroughfare for some jazz giants). We discuss the band whose journey amazes as much as it confounds, producing a catalog of truly varied music (in both style and quality). To witness the breadth of this eclectic band, check out our Blood, Sweat & Tears playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xLxjMr

We venture into the majestic forest of metal to heap praise on this pioneering Swiss band who borrowed from classical, prog rock, and new wave to create an extreme sound that built a new path for other metal bands to follow. Make sure you behold our brutally tasty Celtic Frost playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sWEspC

Take is journey with us into musical and the magical moonscape of Jason Pierce's bands and behold both's highly habit forming sonic vistas that created a rich catalog and devote cult following that continues to this day. And checkout our Spacemen 3/Spiritualized playlist on Spotify. Link: https://spoti.fi/3sDCgCY

Stirring. Graceful. Poignant. And one could go on describing Emmylou Harris and all she creates. Join us as we attempt to climb this mountain of musical sublimeness and try to keep our wits exploring what makes her such an inimitable talent. And after taking in our slobbering salutes, visit our Emmylou Harris playlist on Spotify. To say it will fix your ills would be an under promise. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2RtRYnr

We enthusiastically pore over the apostrophe-tagged Bay Area band that defied the psychedelic rock that was the rage in the late 60s and stuck to their rock 'n' roll path to create some truly stirring, soulful, and sizzling music. And get your Groovies on by listening to our lovingly created Flamin' Groovies playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wCoaoE

We go in deep on the boys from Guilford who came up during the original UK punk explosion and soon after began navigating the waters of post punk, new wave, and neo garage without losing their uniqueness towards building their unmistakable sound. Don't forget take a swim in our expertly curated The Stranglers playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3whVeSL

We celebrate the Canadian-American indigenous siren who made her mark musically and through her activism, starting in the nascent days of the NYC folk scene of the 60s and continuing as she explored new genres from the 70s onto today. Join us as we explore this unique voice and a singular talent. Take a ride with this legend on our Buffy Sainte-Marie playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3chJnfH

Riot did not make it to the heavy metal parking lot but they owned the liquor store a mile away and put fuel, heart and yes, even soul into heavy metal. And they had a seal as a mascot to boot! Join us as we go all in on these New York City boys who made an indelible impact on heavy rock. And make sure you grab your sword and tequila and listen to the Autoreverse Riot playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cIwSIW

Wipers were fearless sonic pioneers who toiled in obscurity yet never lost the drive and honesty of a band deserving so much more. We fawn over Greg Sage and how his band was an early architect of the American underground punk and hardcore sound and its DIY ethos. After the episode, dive into our Wipers playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ervtJk

We take up Autoreverse listener Scott Baxter's recommendation to discuss this wide-ranging and wildly enjoyable band from the U.K. and how they create a sound that was distinctly their own. And there's no better way to behold the beauty of this band than checking out our Cymande playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sLo3Vb

We discuss the band from Cologne, Germany who set out to blaze their own trail of avant garde jazz, rock, and funk and end up helping spawn new wave, punk , post punk electronic, and hip hop. Witness the wild ingenuity of this seminal band in our CAN playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qTWDvY