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Hang the DJ is a podcast dedicated to music. From the Smiths and Nine Inch Nails to Kanye West and Drake, and everything in between! This show will be based around discussions of discography, show reviews, album reviews, and more! Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthed…

Darren Parkinson


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    Episode 129 - Reviewing the Music 100 Best Albums list - part two (50-1).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 60:05


    Part two of us breaking down the Apple Music 100 Best Albums list! This week we get REALLY spicy! Let us know if you agree or disagree with their choices or our opinions. Would love to hear them!    Make sure to subscribe! Thank you! Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 128 - Reviewing the Music 100 Best Albums list - part one (100-51).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 50:57


    Hello everyone! We're back. Sorry for the delay in episodes - life happens sometimes! But we're back with a VENGEANCE. This week is part one of a two part episode. As the title says, we're reviewing the Apple Music 100 Best Albums list, and believe me, we have a LOT to say. Let us know if you agree or disagree with their choices or our opinions. Would love to hear them!    Make sure to subscribe! Thank you! Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 127 - COUCHELLA 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 79:02


    We're back after a bit of extra time off! Neither of us went to Coachella this year but we defintiely enjoyed watching it from the comfort of our couches. Take a listen and see what you think!    Thanks for the support. Be sure to follow the socials and pleasssssse rate review and subscribe!    Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

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    Episode 126 - MARCH OF THE PIGS (part three).

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 57:39


    MARCH OF THE PIGS: PART THREE!   With Teeth through current day! It's been so fun doing these this month. We hope you enjoy.   Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen! Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 125 - MARCH OF THE PIGS (part two).

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 48:37


    PART TWO. From the recording of the Downward Spiral through the Fragile! Hope you enjoy these as much as we do! Part three will be live at the end of the week.   Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen!!   Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 124 - MARCH OF THE PIGS (part one).

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 65:07


    This is MARCH OF THE PIGS. A multi-episode dedication to one of our favorite bands of all time - Nine Inch Nails.    Step. Right. Up! Dive into the history of one of the best rock bands ever. All three (probably three) episodes of this topic will be released this month, since you know...it's March.   Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen!!   Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 123 - GOD DAMN, SH*T THE BED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 55:15


    We're back with an awesome discussion about the Tool show Darren recenlty went to, as well as a chat about the new IDLES record called TANGK. Fun episode! Please make sure you SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen, and leave a rating and review. Thanks for the support! - Darren & Jake.    Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 122 - Our honest opinions about the Grammys.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 68:33


    This week we dive into some music news and have a good chat about how we honestly feel about the Grammys. Tune in and see if you agree! Thanks for all the support. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen. Much love! - Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast  

    Episode 121 - Are there too many festivals nowadays?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 59:06


    Big week! New releases from Alkaline Trio, Benny the Butcher, and Black Rebel Motorcycle. Plus, the Coachella lineup announcement. Which made us debate if the festival market is completely oversaturated nowadays.    Please make sure you subscribe wherever you listen and leave us a rating and a review. We appreciate you all!   Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com  

    Episode 120 - Best Album Openers Part TWO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 90:27


    This was way too much fun the first time, so we had to run it again. Tune in and see if you agree with any of these!  If you missed part one of this topic, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hang-the-dj/id1397143265?i=1000622480812   Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend! Any of that helps the show grow and we appreciate any support you give us. Thanks for tuning in!  Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 119 - What we ACTUALLY Listened to in 2023.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 68:59


    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!   This week we go over our Apple Music Replay and figure out what we actually listened to the most last year, not necessarily including what was released in 2023. We also take a look ahead into what we're looking forward to in 2024.   We've got some exciting news coming in the next few months. Please stay updated on our socials to see what's happening, and remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!    Thanks for all the support in 2023. We appreicate all of you! - Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com    

    Episode 118 - Top Albums and Songs of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 67:15


    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Can you believe it's the end of the year already?! This week we go over our favorite albums and songs of 2023!  NEXT episode we will be going over our most listened to albums and songs of the year according to Apple Music Replay, Spotify Wrapped, etc.  Thank you for all the support this year!! If you've listened to a bunch of episodes, or only a few mintues of one, we sincerely appreicate you. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen. We love you all!  Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson  Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 117 - Covers Better Than The Originals: Part TWO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 72:44


    Same concept as last episode! We keep the ball rollin on the topic of cover songs. So many hard choices! Tune in to see if you agree with us!   As always: please remember to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen! Any little bit helps us and we greatly appreciate it!

    Episode 116 - Covers Better Than The Originals: Part One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 64:54


    SUCH a fun episode! We dive into some legendary songs that also had famous covers and decide if we like any of the covers more than the originals!    Because we were running out of time, and the list was still long, we decided to make this a two-parter. So next episode we'll dive even deeper!   Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Give us a follow on the socials. Much love! Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 115 - The Beatles are (sort of) back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 59:12


    Well, they release a new song anyway.    AND Idles released a new song and announced an album.   And we chat about the new Blink album, which we're kind of lukewarm about.   PLEASE make sure you subscribe wherever you listen! It helps the show a ton and takes a second. And bonus points for you if you leave a rating/review. Big thanks for all the support. Follow us on social! Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 114 - Albums That Turn 20 This Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 69:58


    ...and there's a LOT. And most of them are awesome! By the way, Jake is back this episode!    We also chat a little bit about the new Drake album (let down?) so give it a listen and see if you agree!   Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, follow us on social, tell a friend...anything helps!    Much love. - Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 113 - The Importance of C O N V E R G E!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 32:33


    Hello everyone! Darren here. This week I'm doing a solo episode! Jake has unfortunately been sick, and instead of skipping another episode, we decided I should do a solo one and chat about the recent Converge show I went to with our friend Adam Clinton.   This episode is only 30 minutes long, so tune in and enjoy! Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe. It only takes a second and it really helps us a ton.   Go ahead...hit that five star button! We'll be back in two weeks with the review of the new Drake album "FOR ALL THE DOGS." - Darren   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 112 - A-Trak in the Rain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 73:16


    WE'RE BACK! Sorry for the unexpected extra week off, but once you listen to this episode you'll know why. Jake went to an awesome festival and tells me (Darren) all about it, and i get very jealous.    We'll be back to our regular release schedule moving forward, so please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Also, leave us a rating and review if you're feeling up for it, it helps the show a lot.    Thank you! - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 111 - Crunchy Gildans and the Drake Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 66:36


    This week we go over the recent Drake show Darren saw in LA at the Forum, and have a chat about the recent announcment of his new album: FOR ALL THE DOGS.    Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen, and please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you have time...it's very quick and helps us a ton!!   Thanks for any and all of the support. We love you. - Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpod @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 110 - Are we too old for festivals? Is the new Travis Scott album worth the wait?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 54:06


    Hey everyone!  We're back. This week we chat about the Hard Summer festival Darren went to, the Smashing Pumpkins show Jake recently saw, and dive into the new Travis Scott album "Utopia." Is it worth the wait?! Check and see if you agree with us.   READ: if you have time, please give us a five star rating where you listen. It helps us a ton and takes less than a second. If you have more than a second, please feel free to give us a quick review. We love you all and appreciate any and all of the support! Remember to follow the social.  Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 109 - Best Album Openers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 72:39


    Ok, maybe not what YOU would consider the best...but we've both chosen five of our favorite album opening songs of all time! This was a lot of fun, and we might start doing more targeted topics like this in the future.   Do you agree/disagree with our choices? Hate them? Let us know! Hit us up on social, we'd love to hear yours.    Remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Thanks for the support.  - Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 108 - In Times New Roman...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 78:37


    Back to back episodes on highly anticipated albums! This week is all about something we've been waiting for for a very long time - a new Queens of the Stone Age album!    Be sure to follow the social and please remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Thanks for the support.  - Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 107 - AVENGED SEVENFOLD - LIFE IS BUT A DREAM...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 68:09


    No. Summary. Needed.   Follow us everywhere and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!    Thank you all for the support.    Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com    

    Episode 106 - AFI Sing the Sorrow Concert Review w/ Kurt B!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 70:07


    Legacy band, legacy album, legacy show. Our friend Kurt B joins us to talk about the 20 year anniversary show for Sing the Sorrow!   Please remember to rate, review, and SUBSCRIBE! It means a lot and helps a ton. Thank you for the support!  Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpocast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson @himynameiskurt   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 105 - QOTSA are BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 59:57


    The title says it all - the return of Queens of the Stone Age! New song "Emotion Sickness" and new album announcement: "In Times New Roman..." out June 16th! Also, we go over some Fred Again songs we've been binging.   Thanks for listening! Remember to RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, and tell a friend! Much love. -Darren & Jake. Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 104 - Is AI the Future of Music?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 66:49


    Hey everyone! This week we listen to a bunch of AI songs. Some are scary good, some are hilarious. Listen now to see what you think!    Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Follow our social media and tell a friend. Thanks for the support!   - Darren & Jake.     Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com  

    Episode 103 - Coachella '23 Pt. 2: The Frank Ocean Fiasco.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 66:46


    The title says it all. This episdoe we go DEEP on what happened before, during, and after Frank Ocean's Coachella set! Enjoy this bonus episode - we wanted to release it only a week after the last episode since they were both about Coachella.  PLEASE rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on social. Thanks for the support! - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

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    Episode 102 - Coachella 2023...Part 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 69:28


    We didn't go to Coachella, and we recorded this episode in the middle of weekend one. This was finished BEFORE the drama of Frank Ocean's Sunday night set on weekend one. So...we'll get into that NEXT episode.   We get into some of the other happenings of Coachella so far, as well as some great House songs from James Hype, Dom Dolla, and more!   Thanks for the continued support. REMEMBER TO RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! It's quick, easy, and helps us a ton.  Much love, - Darren & Jake.     Instagram:  @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 101 - ChatGPT takes over our podcast! More Ticketmaster updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 77:48


    This week we dive into more updates around the great Ticketmaster fiasco, including a pending lawsuit filed by a Drake fan, and much much more. We also ask ChatGPT some things spoke about what answers it gave us. If you don't know what that means...then tune in!   Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on social media! Every little bit helps. Thanks for the support! Darren & Jake.   Intro Song: Tyler, The Creator - Dogtooth Outro Song: The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up   Instagram:  @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson     Twitter:  @hangthedjpod     Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    EPISODE 100 - NEW AVENGED SEVENFOLD SONG AND ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 77:35


    OUR 100TH EPISODE! Thank you so much to everyone that's ever listened to even part of one. We love doing this and hope you enjoy listening!    This week we go DEEP on the new A7X song (Nobody) and album announcment (Life Is But A Dream). ICYMI: they rolled this out through an INSANE scavenger hunt to reveal that they were releasing a new song!   With the help of some members of the amazing Deathbats Club community (you know who you are), we were able to put together an overview of how this went down and how it was from the fans perspective. It's confusing, genius, and funny all at the same time. Not much more to say...ENJOY.   Cheers to 100 more! - Darren & Jake.     Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson     Twitter: @hangthedjpod     Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 99 - 2023...So Far.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 72:46


    It may seem a bit early for a "here's what's come out so far this year" type of episode, but we have a lot planned for the next couple of episodes and by that time it might be too far gone, so we decided to do it now! Dive in and take a listen to see what we've been listening to the last couple of months. And of course we get into some songs off the TWO new Skrillex albums.    Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and follow our social! Tell a friend. You know the drill. Much love. - Darren & Jake.   Time Stamps: Intro Song: Gorillaz - Cracker Island First 10 Minutes: Gorillaz  chat 10:00: Skrillex's new albums. 34:37: Bunch of new songs we like, and we "Buy, Stream, or Bin" them! Outro Song: Tiesto - Renaissance (The White Lotus) (remix)   Social Media: Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 98 - Rhi Rhi and the Grammys.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 59:46


    Welcome back everyone! This week we get really nerdy about some Rhianna songs (this was recorded right before the Halftime Show...), chat about a little bit more about a Ticketmaster update on Beyonce's tour, and go over the Grammy winners. Spoiler alert - some of them shouldn't have won. Shocker!    Be sure to follow us on social and remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks for all the support!    - Darren & Jake.   Intro through 28:00 - Nerdy chat about Rhianna, PND, and Drake.   28:20 - Ticketmaster/Beyonce update.   42:00 - Grammys.    Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 97 - Skrillex is back/Why did Thrice do this?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 80:18


    Hey everyone! We're trying something a little different this week - below you'll find some time stamps of what our chat was about! Big episode - Skrillex is back, Thrice rerecorded an album from 20 years ago, and Jake and I discover that we like Sam Smith!   Intro - Random chat about why Idles is such a good band. 6:20 - Sam Smith's "Unholy" track, and the Disclosure remix. 21:40 - Quick random Chat GPT conversation. 25:00 - Skrillex conversation/his new releases. 53:00 - Thrice newly released "revisited" album chat and listen.   As always, thank you for any and all of the support. Be sure to follow us on social, and please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Tell a friend! Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 96 - The Ticketmaster Fiasco!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 94:38


    Hey everybody! This week we listen to some songs from High Vis, as well as a song that is becoming one of my (Darren) favorites in a very long time!  We also FINALLY talk about the drama that's been going on with Ticketmaster...and we go DEEP. It's a long chat, but definitely worth a listen! If you don't know anything about that, here's a TL;DR - for years, Ticketmaster has been doing some sketchy stuff with pricing. And now there's a bunch of lawsuits. There ya go. Fast forward to 32 minutes for the beginning of that chat!  Thanks for listening, and as always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe! And please follow our social media - we will be posting more content there in the future! We appreciate the support! - Darren & Jake.   Intro Song: High Vis - Talk for Hours Outro Song: Jeff Beck - I Ain't Superstitious   Instagram:  @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 95 - Anticipated Albums of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 63:01


    Happy New Year everyone! This episode, we chat about albums that we know are coming out that this year we're excited for (there are quite a few!), and some artists that we'd love to see release something this year. Give it a listen and let us know if we missed any that you're looking forward to!    This is gonna be a good year. We're looking forward to having more guests, going to more shows, and checking out more music. Stay along the journey with us! Follow the social, and please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!  Thanks for the support! - Darren & Jake   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email:  hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    2022 in Review! Our Top 5 Albums and Songs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 96:56


    Hey everyone! 2022 is a wrap! Dive into this episode to check out our Top 5 favorite albums and songs (each). These are our favorites, not what we think are the "best." The albums and songs that we enjoyed the most for whatever reason!  This is our last episode of the year...thank you so much for listening, even if it was a few minutes here and there. We appreciate any of the support all of you have given!  Hit us up with your favorite albums and songs of the year! Be sure to follow the social, and remember to rate, review, and subscribe!  THANK YOU. - Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 93 - Feelin a little Stephen Hawking...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 71:42


    Ever since NOFX's "Single Album" was released, we've known they were going to do a follow up, and it couldn't have come at a better time! Tune in to hear our recap, as well as a conversation about the new Metallica song/album/tour announcement (Jake is NOT happy).    Next episode will be the final one of the year and will be our 2022 recap episode, including our Top 5 lists! Thanks for the continued support. Please follow the social pages, and remember to leave us a rating and review!    - Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com  

    Episode 92 - HER LOSS / AFI Concert Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 69:57


    BIG episode! Drake & 21 Savage's new album "Her Loss" is finally here!  BUY, STREAM, OR BIN? AFI announces a HUGE show at the Forum in LA to celebrate 20 years of Sing the Sorrow! Chat about an upcoming album from a band that put out one of Darren's favorite albums last year. Tune in to find out who! As always, thanks for the support! Please keep spreading the word and give us a rating wherever you listen!  Much love, Darren & Jake.   Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 91 - Grumpy Old Men.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 74:11


    Greetings! This week we change things up a little bit - instead of listening to a bunch of songs, we chat about some random topics and changes in todays music climate. Are encores a thing of the past? Do deluxe albums really mean ANYTHING anymore? Will anyone care about Kanye whenever he puts out another album? Tune in to see what we think! Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend! Every listen, comment, and follow helps us and means a lot. Thank you all for the support.  - Darren & Jake. Instagram:  @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email:  @hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 90 - FAVORITE EDM DROPS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 88:01


    What a FUN episode! Blink-182 is back, Paramore is back, and I (Darren) show Jake ten of my favorite all time drops from EDM songs! This segment starts at the 30 minute mark. Side note - it was too difficult to not only narrow this down to ten songs, but to also rank them, so instead I picked ten that I've loved for a long time. In the future, we'll probably do a part two of this!  Please follow us on our social, and as always, remember to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks for all the support! - Darren & Jake. Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 89 - PUNX AT THE PYRAMIDS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 75:36


    Have you ever hung out with someone from a legendary band for nine hours without knowing who they are? Well Darren has! tune in to hear the story, and to hear new music from Thrice, LS Dunes, and for some reason a quick chat about Sublime and Skrillex...? FUN episode! Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, leave a comment, all that jazz. And follow us on social. Thanks for all the support! - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email:  hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 88 - Kendrick LA concert, upcoming releases, & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 77:51


    WE'RE BACK! Apologies for missing a week! We had some technical difficulties, but we're back with jam packed episode. This week, we review the Kendrick Lamar LA concert Darren went to (which was one of the best in a very long time), talk about what albums are coming out in these last few months of this year, and add a song each to the Favorite Songs of All Time list!  Please give us a follow on social, and as always rate, review, and subscribe! It only takes a second and it helps a ton. Thanks for the continued support! - Darren & Jake. Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson   Twitter:  @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 87 - Chili Peppers. Candles. CHAOS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 86:31


    This week we recap The Weeknd concert Darren went in LA last weekend, and we talk all about the new Netflix docuseries "Trainwreck 99," which, if you didn't know, is all about Woodstock 99. Super fun episode! Please remember to subscribe if you haven't already! Leave a comment, rate, review, tell a friend, and follow us on social media! Thanks for the support. - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 86 - OUR FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME (an ongoing list)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 76:49


    Hello everyone!  This week we are doing something different. We have decided to start an ongoing list of our favorite songs of all time!  We don't mean "the greatest songs of all time." We mean songs that we love and will love forever. We will be adding to this list consistently (maybe every episode?), and we will make them into a playlist for you to be able to listen to!  Thanks for the support as always. Please be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and follow us on social! - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 85 - Matt Baxter Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 103:21


    This week, our good friend Matt Baxter returns to the show to have a chat about how his new musical project called The Morning Trail. Matt teamed up with legendary skateboarder Mike Vallely for this band, and they just released a new album called "Walking with Coyotes." Give it a listen! Remember to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! And give us a rating and a review. Follow the social.  Thanks for the support as always!! - Darren & Jake. Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @themorningtrail @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson @mbaxterunited   Twitter: @hangthedjpod   Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com  

    Episode 84 - Ryan Adams at the Orpheum!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 69:51


    This week we have a chat about the amazing set Ryan Adams played at the Orpheum theatre in LA on July 22nd, and check out some newly released re-recorded songs bands have put out!  Please make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend! We appreciate all the support. Follow us on social. - Darren & Jake. Instagram: @hangthedjpod @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 83 - Alexisonfire "Otherness" review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 88:09


    This weeks episode is a highly anticipated one for us. We've been waiting for a new Alexisonfire album for a long time, and it's finally here! Is it worth the wait to us? Tune in to find out! We also dive into a random chat about how good Slipknot still is, and Darren shows Jake some of his favorite songs from "Vol. 3 - the Subliminal Verses." Thanks for the support! Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe, and follow the social! Much love. - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 82 - Honestly Nevermind: Buy, Stream, or Bin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 71:34


    In case you're living under a rock and you didn't know, Drake released a surprise album last week...but is it a fun surprise? We discuss what we think. And for those of you that don't like his music - we don't play actually play the album in this episode, because we'll get flagged...booooo. We also finally have a chat about one of Jake's all time favorite bands: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Only took us 82 episodes... Thanks for the support. Be sure to follow the social, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen. Thank you for the support as always! - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpod @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 81 - This is not an R.E.M. episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 74:24


    This episode is one of the most funny, silliest, and deepest at some points, that we've done in a long time. And it's kind of all over the place. But it was a lot of fun! If you're getting antsy, fast forward to the 57 minute mark to hear the hardest Jake has laughed, maybe ever, on this podcast. Be sure to follow us everywhere, and rate, review, and subscribe. Tell a friend!  Thanks for the support.  - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 80 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers! (Part 2).

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 44:14


    Part two of our chat about this amazing new Kendrick album. Be sure to check out last weeks episode for part one!  Thanks for the support. Keep spreading the word. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe, annnnd...follow the social! - Darren & Jake Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson  Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 79 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers! (Part 1).

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 53:13


    The time has come...Kung Fu Kenny is back!! MR. MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS. Part one of a two-episode review (one "disc" per episode). And since we had to take an extra week off, part two will be out in ONE WEEK (May 31st) instead of two weeks! Not much else needed to say...dive in. Thank you for the support! Spread the word...this is a good one!  - Darren & Jake. Instagram: @hangthedjpodcast @thedarrenparkinson @thejakelanderson  Twitter: @hangthedjpod Email: hangthedjpodcast@gmail.com

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