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Joe and Dan are brothers and musicians. On this podcast they take a deep dive into well known, influential, and beloved albums that a couple of guys who love music so much should've heard by now... but somehow they haven't.

Daniel Collin


    • Mar 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Announcement! Taking a hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 0:55


    Hello faithful listeners. We will be taking a brief hiatus to take care of some personal stuff. Never fear! We will be back. Listen to this short message to hear a message of gratitude. See you soon, friends!

    Panic! At The Disco - Viva Las Vengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 42:19


    On this episode we take a look at this band's final album, an ambitious piece chock full of classic rock influences. But does the band (Brenden Urie) emulate their heroes a little too well?

    Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 37:50


    Where do you turn for inspiration during difficult times? We turn to music. Join us as we appreciate and analyze this truth bomb from 1988.

    Wilson Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 34:59


    You don't need to hold on for one more day! A new episode of Brothers in Song has arrived! We've got a very interesting 2025 planned. Please support us by writing a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform.

    Destination ... Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 34:39


    Our annual holiday gift to our listeners. We talk about behind the scenes stuff and a very whacky Christmas album by Fred Schneider of the B-52's. Thanks for listening in 2024. See you next year!

    Kris Kristofferson - The Silver Tongued Devil and I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 44:18


    On this episode we explore another luminary of classic country. Like Cash, Parton, and Nelson, Kris Kristofferson has a charm all his own. But is it enough to overcome shabby recording techniques? Also, please check out the debut release by iconograph, Dan's very own music project. Follow the link below to listen! https://tr.ee/2rrSQzpPPc

    The Decemberists - The Crane Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 43:44


    Dan has been hyping up this album to Joe for ... well, forever! But was there too much hype? Let's find out.

    How Not to Release Your Own Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 42:07


    Dan spent his summer break releasing his debut EP! Follow the link below to listen. What does it take to do such a thing with no money or expertise? Joe wants to find out. Glad to be back from summer break. Thanks for joining us! iconograph - beautiful goodbye https://linktr.ee/iconograph

    Artists We Hate (Who Made Songs We Love)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 41:25


    Hate might be a strong word, but on this episode we celebrate several songs we genuinely enjoy by artists that we're not all that crazy about. In addition, Dan tries to make amends for a transgression from our last episode. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong. Below are some fun links to enhance your enjoyment of this episode. RHCP Scar Tissue is better out of tune https://youtu.be/Daw93bRHe4Y?si=c_S4gHW2_OvreF4s Beastie Boys - Intergalactic Video https://youtu.be/qORYO0atB6g?si=jTPkuyI1vHVXB80i

    Stephen Sondheim - Merrily We Roll Along.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 47:00


    Finally! It sure took a long time for two musical theater kids with a music podcast to discuss a musical. We definitely had fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Follow us on IG @brothersinsong. Feel free to drop us a line or ask a question.

    Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 43:04


    Brothers in Song ain't nothin' to f**k with! And neither is the Wu-Tang Clan. Underestimate this hip-hop super group at your peril... not that our highly sophisticated listeners would ever do such a thing. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong

    Boyz II Men - Cooleyhighharmony (with Anissa {our sister})

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 45:50


    It's fun for (almost) the whole family on this episode. Our sister Anissa joins us to discuss middle school dances, sibling rivalry, and this classic album from the 1990's. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong.

    Whiplash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 49:24


    Well... we guess we're movie critics now too! Join us as we discuss the 2014 film, Whiplash. We talk about the realistic and not-so- realistic aspects of the movie as well as our own experiences in the performing arts. We've met a Fletcher or two in our own lives. Follow us on instagram @brothersinsong.

    Year End Picks 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 36:33


    Hear are a few of our picks for music we were into this year but didn't have a chance to talk about on the show. Thanks for listening friends! We wish you all the best in 2024!

    Frank Sinatra - In The Wee Small Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 43:03


    The problem with icons is that they become shorthand for an era, a particular place and time. That's why the music of icons like Frank Sinatra (and many others we've covered on the show) need a little bit of exploration to understand why they're icons in the first place. Also, a furry friend makes a guest appearance. Make sure to find and follow us on IG @brothersinsong.

    Re-release: Halloween Spooktacular!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 39:44


    Enjoy this re-release of our Halloween Spooktacular from last year. A playlist is available for all the songs we discuss on the program plus a few more! Enjoy... IF YOU DARE!! Brothers in Song Halloween Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kp56TBsIpWrELBn5kMApf?si=qCGK3qaLRByvoSVJ5FciuA

    Souxie and The Banshees - Juju

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 38:26


    It's spooky season so it's time to put on your black eyeliner with Siouxie and The Banshees. Once you listen to this record, the influence on the music that follows is blatantly obvious. If you like us, make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Spread the word, and follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong

    Cream - Fresh Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 37:54


    We're back from summer break! Feel free to enjoy our discussion on this highly influential (and perhaps somewhat forgotten about) rock & roll classic.

    Choose Your Own Adventure: Johnny Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 38:16


    Our next stop for Choose Your Own Adventure brings us a visit with inimitable Johnny Cash and one of his final albums. We find that the Man in Black still has it, even as he rides off into the sunset. We apologize for some ambient noise in the recording, it was raining, and we didn't realize the mic was picking it up. Also, we're going to take a little summer break for a month or so. See you in the fall, and enjoy whatever adventures you have going on this summer.

    Choose Your Own Adventure: Huey Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 39:35


    Summer is supposed to be full of adventures. So to kick off our Choose Your Own Adventure experiment, Joe surprises Dan with a dad rock favorite, the Huey Lewis album, Fore! Hope you have some great adventures planned for your summer. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong.

    Doja Cat -Hot Pink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 41:14


    If you're following along, listening to these albums at home, keep your kids away from this one. It's rather... risque. Pearl clutching aside, Doja Cat has put together a pretty entertaining pop album underneath all of the NSFW content. If you haven't already, please follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong and share the show with a friend.

    Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 41:51


    Ok. This seems like an obvious one. If you think we definitely should've heard this album by now, we're not going to argue with you. Be that as it may, we've corrected this oversight. But can anyone explain the beef that Paul Simon seems to have with Bob Dylan?? Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong

    Musicians with a Day Job (plus Acoustic Guitar Songs) with Greg Massi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 60:37


    On this episode we are joined by our old friend from our hometown, Greg Massi. Greg is a guitar player, composer, and podcaster who plays in multiple bands and just got back from a European tour. We talk about staying motivated to be creative amidst having to do all the things needed to maintain a "regular life." Whatever that means... We also talk with Greg about some underrated acoustic guitar gems. It was extremely fun reconnecting with an old friend. Please check out the links below to see all the cool stuff that Greg is doing and listen to the songs we discussed on the show. Thanks for listening friends! Greg Massi links https://linktr.ee/RetConGreg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    Guilty Pleasures!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 50:27


    Here a Brothers in Song, we recommend that you don't feel guilty about your pleasure. But there may be some musical styles you love that are in stark contrast to what you normally listen to or may not be approved by your friends. Well, we say, screw that! In this episode we talk about some of our favorite guilty pleasures. So cut yourself an extra slice of cake and have a listen! However, if you don't follow us on Instagram that is something you should feel guilty about. Follow us @brothersinsong.

    Perfume Genius - Too Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 35:52


    Even today, word of mouth is sometimes the best way to discover new music. We never would have discovered this odd yet beautiful work by Perfume Genius without a friend's recommendation. Let us know what you think about it on Instagram @brothersinsong. Thanks for listening!

    Trios!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 40:19


    Great things come in threes. There are three ingredients in an old fashioned, three periods in a hockey game, and three stooges. In this episode we talk about three of the best opera trios you're ever likely to hear. Follow the links below to see and hear the performances we talked about. Enjoy! Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro https://youtu.be/hLD2fn5Pf7Y Charles Gounod - Faust https://youtu.be/9YH-OAooBUQ Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier https://youtu.be/WmU3bHY3p4I

    My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 34:31


    Do you have some skinny jeans and black eyeliner in the back of your closet that you're looking to wear one last time for nostalgia? Now's your chance! We start off 2023 with the emo magnum opus, The Black Parade, by My Chemical Romance. If you're skeptical of the emo genre, this one might surprise you. It's a bit more sophisticated than we thought. Let us know what you think about it on Instagram @brothersinsong.

    So this is Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 46:16


    And what have we done? Well, we've put together list of songs with Christmas associations that may or may not be appropriate for the season. Is Die Hard a Chistmas movie? Maybe. Are these songs Christmas songs? Also maybe! Please follow the link below to listen to the songs we discussed plus more. And finally, a sincere thanks to all our listeners for spending part of your 2022 with us! See you in 2023! The Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kh1jG74r1eprA42nQt0is?si=G1mStHPRRQSZ2Cz0yKM0NA

    Re-release: Xmas Music Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 53:03


    Happy Holidays faithful listeners! To help you get the season started right we offer you this re-release of last year's Xmas music episode. Fear not, we have another in the works that will drop soon. We just didn't want you to have to scroll through a year's worth of content when you inevitably wanted to listen again to get yourself in the holiday spirit. There's a link to our painstakingly curated playlist below, plus gift ideas. Thanks for listening! Christmas Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Pd89C98SRdz1QBvkKU0L7?si=qiJA-E86QaGOzJbmLxpQWg Quality Gifts from the Brothers in Song Shoppe https://brothers-in-song.creator-spring.com

    Billie Holiday - Lady Sings the Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 39:27


    Here's the thing about icons, after a while people take them for granted. No one should ever do that with the inimitable Billie Holiday. CW: We briefly mention the assault Holiday experienced as a child and later racial violence during our discussion of the song, Strange Fruit.

    Halloween Spooktacular!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 39:44


    Boo!  Grab a nice big bowl of candy corn and a gallon of apple cider and hunker down as we discuss creepy, disturbing, and ominous songs for Halloween!  There's a link below to listen to our special Halloween playlist.  Programming note:  Brief discussions of violence and suicide.  Also, more cursing than usual.  Not for the kiddos!   Halloween Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kp56TBsIpWrELBn5kMApf?si=05e2e2bd28fe497c

    Sam Cooke - Ain't That Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 38:07


    Sam Cooke is an often forgotten all-time great in the history of popular music. Don't worry. We forgot about him too, but we're trying to remedy that fact. In this episode we go over all the highs and lows of his final album released just after his untimely and controversial death in 1964.

    Jay-Z - The Black Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 42:13


    We finally got around to listening to some hip hop! Breaking News: This stuff is good, and Jay-Z is a true craftsman. We apologize for some of the audio quality on this cuz internet. We'll do our best to get things ironed out for next time. Thanks for listening, friends!

    Zac Brown Band - Jekyll + Hyde

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 38:30


    Welcome back, loyal listeners! Zac Brown shows a diverse array of musical interests on this album. But does it all work together? Listen and find out.

    Summer Playlist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 26:40


    Sometimes you just gotta pivot. To cap off our "regular season" before summer break we share our Summer Playlist, which is available for your listening pleasure by following the link below. Our promised movie score episode we planned for this week will drop when we return from summer break. We just didn't have time to give it the attention it deserves at the moment. Please share your summer faves with us on Instagram @brothersinsong. Hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy summer! See you in about a month. Brothers in Song Summer Playlist link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JzR5lIUJM38dLBrYBtEL2?si=u5_-wCiGQlm4a1fnq9CTVQ

    Björk - Homogenic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 37:57


    Björk is often dismissed as a weirdo by the general public and comedians on SNL. But have you ever really taken the time to listen to her music? Join us as we discuss Björk's third album, Homogenic. One listen reveals a haunting, beautiful work even if it is unconventional. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong Items for purchase https://brothers-in-song.creator-spring.com

    Toto - Toto IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 48:10


    "Africa" is a great song. And it's been covered over and over and over again. But what about the rest of this record? Turns out things get a little weird. Did Toto make an album for music nerds? Check out the link below to see the late, great drummer, Jeff Porcaro explaining the Rosanna shuffle. Also, if you really haven't had your fill of "Africa" covers yet, here are the links to a couple more. Africa - Metal Performance https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw Africa - Choral Performance https://youtu.be/-c9-poC5HGw Jeff Porcaro - Rosanna Shuffle Drumbeat https://youtu.be/NMI81yIlT0Q

    Guitar Heroes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 47:37


    What does it mean to be a guitar hero? In this episode we attempt to answer this question and discuss some favorite guitar players. Of course, we couldn't go about this the conventional way, and there are a couple of unconventional choices on our list. Speaking of lists, check out the link below for a playlist of the songs we discuss on the episode plus some extras just for fun. There are also some links to some kick ass live performances! Follow us on Instagram for all the latest @brothersinsong. Playlist of the songs in this episode... and more! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28HkPFkmWbqRnTkAre96Ep?si=vdFANVvuRZaXM0y8owVcPQ While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Prince solo at 3:30) https://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y

    Doobie Brothers - Minute by Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 43:48


    Near the beginning of this episode, Dan makes a startling confession. Joe and Dan agree that Michael McDonald's singing is strange yet beautiful. Also, check out the link below to witness the glory that is "On My Own," the classic duet between McDonald and Patti LaBelle. https://youtu.be/KsH63qJlIMM

    Beyonce - Lemonade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 48:24


    This album and accompanying mini-movie was a phenomenon upon it's release a few years ago.  Did it deserve the hype?  Spoiler:  Yes!  Yes, it did.  There was so much to get into here, and we hope we did it justice.  Follow us on Instagram!  We post funny music memes!

    Hootie & The Blowfish - Cracked Rear View

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 37:50


    Join us as we have an extremely ok time discussing the very alright band, Hootie & The Blowfish. We try to remember why this band was so damn popular. Were there some good reasons for them selling tens of millions of records? Or was the Hootie phenomenon just another one of those cases of inexplicable 90's weirdness? Check out the link below to one of their music videos. It's ... it's somethin' else. To keep up with all the latest on the show, follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong Only Wanna Be With You https://youtu.be/Ln6WQqRDrCo

    Willie Nelson - Shotgun Willie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 38:54


    As promised (almost a year ago) we give you our Willie Nelson episode! Pour yourself a little whiskey, or something less potent if you prefer, and enjoy. Also, at the beginning of the show, Joe and Dan chat about a little musical field trip they went on a few weeks ago. If you've been following the Instagram account you'd know exactly what that field trip was. Speaking of which, hey! Follow the Instagram account. @brothersinsong. And while you're at it give us a review on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening friends!

    Why We Love Tenors!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 70:42


    It's The Three Tenors! No not those other guys. Dan and Joe are joined by brother-in-law, Matt to discuss why operatic tenors are so awesome. Specifically, we talk about five singers we admire, and one song that showcases each of their vocal abilities. The list and the links to the performance can be found below. Don't forget to give us a review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show. Thanks for listening, friends! Carlo Bergonzi https://youtu.be/Xbo53CBxIgU Luciano Pavarotti https://youtu.be/yMnanOxVJlg Nicolai Gedda https://youtu.be/tdbwg5c1mDs Franco Corelli https://youtu.be/J9sROVwk3LI Jonas Kaufman https://youtu.be/7JRDSm0SbWE

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    My Bloody Valentine - Loveless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 42:56


    Often the Venn diagram of musical taste has quite a bit of overlap for Joe and Dan. But for the second episode in a row there's a divergence of opinion. Can Dan help Joe gain some appreciation for this influential 90's cult classic, or will he remain loveless? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed the show, give us a rating on your favorite podcast app!

    fun. - Some Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 38:58


    After nearly resorting to fisticuffs, the brothers agree to disagree about certain aspects of this album. Are you Team Joe or Team Dan? Choose wisely! And follow us on Instagram so you can let us know what you think.

    Unsung Grunge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 56:18


    Throw on your favorite thrift store flannel and your Doc Marten's and take a stroll down a rainy Seattle memory lane as we reminisce about Grunge. We talk about our formative memories of this music scene as well as take a look at some lesser known Grunge tracks. As an added bonus we've included a link to a playlist below that includes the songs featured on this episode as well as some other Grungy treats! Unsung Grunge Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BMHEgx5lh0RHfIjJHgquB?si=W__l4Z1RSiihoOl8GwfhaQ

    Ray Charles - What'd I Say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 40:11


    The Genius. What can be said about Ray Charles that hasn't already been said? Well, we give it our best shot. Kindly follow the show on Instagram @brothersinsong.

    Taylor Swift - folklore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 44:08


    We're back with our first episode of 2022! Thanks for your patience, friends. There are few fanbases more devoted than Taylor Swift's. So we take a close listen to her surprise 2020 quarantine release, folklore. What do they know that we don't?

    Christmas Music Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 53:03


    Season's greetings, Dear Listeners! On this very special episode we discuss which Christmas songs should be on the naughty list and which end up on the nice list. As a special gift for our listeners who've come along for the inaugural season of Brothers in Song, we've included a link below to a Spotify playlist containing all the songs on the nice list! This is our last episode for 2021 so follow us on Instagram so you know what we're up to when we return in January. We're so happy you all have decided to come along with us on our musical journey. We wish you a joyous holiday season and a healthy and happy New Year! Thanks everyone! Christmas Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Pd89C98SRdz1QBvkKU0L7?si=qiJA-E86QaGOzJbmLxpQWg Quality Gifts from the Brothers in Song Shoppe https://brothers-in-song.creator-spring.com

    Ralph Vaughn Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 47:54


    In this episode we take another foray into classical music. Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is extremely easy on the ears. But will people slow down and take the time to listen in the 21st century? This piece is technically a re-imagining of someone else's work, so we also talk about covers and what makes a good one. There are links to the songs we discuss below. As usual, Dan tortures so many metaphors we almost have to call in the ACLU. Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (BBC Symphony Orchestra) https://youtu.be/ihx5LCF1yJY Oops... I Did It Again (Richard Thompson) https://youtu.be/V4WGsMplGxU The Ghost of Tom Joad (Rage Against The Machine) https://youtu.be/1VypaE6kKJ8 Lake of Fire (Nirvana) https://youtu.be/d4LdUQzCPPM

    Black Sabbath - Paranoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 43:33


    Would you look at that? These godfathers of metal were writing thoughtful songs about the human experience this whole time. All you had to do was listen. Don't worry we haven't hidden any subliminal messages in this (Hail Satan) podcast. Helpful Links War Pigs Live 1970 https://youtu.be/K3b6SGoN6dA Tony Iommi talks about his finger injury https://youtu.be/5TyktFhsM38

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