Music on Music

Send us a textHey, everybody! Here it is, my special holiday episode, "A Very Christmas Special 3!" My Christmas gift to you all! featuring new holiday tunes by Stevie Nicks and Jason Kelce, Xiu Xiu, 070 Shake, John Waters, Dean & Britta & Sonic Boom, Deborah Silver and the Count Basie Orchestra, King Hannah, Madi Diaz, and NLE Choppa. Plus we'll head to my ski chalet to roast my chestnuts, sip hot cocoa and count down my top ten favorite songs of 2024, featuring tunes by Cindy Lee, Addison Rae, Saya Gray, Sprints, Charli xcx and Grumpy.Happy Holidaze!Happy New Year!I Love you All!Support the show

Send us a textHi everybody!Here's my podcast episode looking at my favorite song from September and October of this year, featuring The Dare, LL Cool J, Fcukers, Aaron Frazer, Grumpy, Amyl and the Sniffers and more! Many of these songs by New York-based artists [New York bringin' the heat this fall!]...Also, a commercial for a new Thorvaald and Knight Christmas EP.Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textHey all----Here's my latest Artist Spotlight episode featuring Bay Area singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lisa Will Play Chess. We'll listen to some of her songs, including "Obamacare or ACA," "Illusion," "In Denial," "No Game" and more. Lisa also has some great advice for up and coming musicians re: playing live and more. Also, I'll be performing a couple of holiday songs as we head in to the holidays.Happy Thanksgiving!see Lisa Will Play Chess' Spotify link below!https://open.spotify.com/artist/5VkvCl577abqAUShIgLQHzSupport the show

Send us a textHey all! Here's another Artist Spotlight episode, featuring the one and only legendary folk singer/songwriter Judy Collins! In this cast I talk to Judy about her latest album, 2022's “Spellbound” (her first album of completely original material!) and about her six decades-long career. We also talk about her being the muse for Crosby, Stills and Nash's “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” (one of the greatest rock songs ever made) and more! Enjoy! Support the show

Send us a textHey all!Here's my favorite tunes from July and August of this year, including jams by Denzel Curry, Fcukers, Cults, Moonchild Sanelly, Addison Rae and Body Meat. Also, a commercial for a new off-Broadway musical about cat ladies!Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textHey all you ghouls, goblins and witches! Here's a special artist spotlight episode just in time for Halloween---It's featuring Americana trio Bonny June and Bonfire! They talk about their annual Halloween concert and also about their Halloween album, "Monsters and Mystics"! Also, a couple of zombie commercials and a fun, spooky game called "Halloween Soundtrack Breakdown." Enjoy if you dare!Happy Halloween!Please check out Bonny June and Bonfire at bonnyjunetunes.comhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/kennethkraftproductions/1383427Support the show

Send us a textHey everybody!Here's the latest "Music on Music" episode in the Artist Spotlight series, featuring the Instrumental rock band Yeobo. They just formed earlier this year and are inspired by world and psych rock sounds from bands like Khruangbin and Hermanos Gutierrez and the Delvon Lamaar Organ trio. We also go off on a tangent about "Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas. You don't want to miss it. Trust me!Check them out at yeobomusic.comEnjoy!Also, if you want to be a featured musician on our Artist Spotlight series, please email muisconmusicpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textHey all!Here's my podcast episode featuring my fave tunes of May and June (Finally!) of this year, featuring jamz by Tommy Richman, Billie Eilish, La Luz, Cindy Lee and Joanna Wang. Also, a commercial for a creepy new AMC zombie series! Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textHey All!Just in time for the witchy season, it's my most popular episode--"Halloween Fun"---my original Halloween episode that features all of my favorite spooky tunes to get your Halloween dance party groovin'---featuring tunes by Cherry Glazzer, the Spits, Donovan, Let's Eat Grandma, Whodini, the Cramps, Louis Armstrong,  Kim Petras and many others---also featuring the commercial for "The Rockin' Dead" and my original tune "Witch in the Mirror." Enjoy---if you dare!Support the show

Send us a Text Message.Hey, Y'all!!!Here's Music on Music the Commercials Part X! This latest batch of commercials features "Saved By the Smell---The TV Show," "The Biden/Trump Christmas Album," "Coachella EMT Season 4 Promo," A Couple of Thorvaald and Knight Commercials and "Hawk Tuah--The Musical!" ENJOY!!!!!coming soon...Best songs from May and June of this year, featuring Billie Eilish, Cindy Lee, Tommy Richman and La Luz.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hey everybody---Here's "Music on Music--the Commercials part IX" featuring "Barbenheimer--the Musical," a promo for the summer single "Try that in a Big City" by the all-male trio BLT. Also a commercial for "Punk Streisand--The Musical" and a promo for the talent show "Stairway to Stardom." And a live performance of "The Man From Waco" by Americana singer/songwriter Charley Crockett from the Rebels and Renegades festival. Also, check out Crockett's album "The Man From Waco, "one of my top ten favorite albums of 2023. ENJOY!!!!Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hey all---Here's the latest batch of spoofy commercials from the last few episodes of "Music on Music," featuring "Coachella EMT Season 3 promo," the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame 2023 Ceremony promo, The Tucker Carlson Album promo, Thorvaald and Knight's Summer Concert promo and the A.I. Rockstar commercial jingles. Also, a little keyboard ditty called "I and U." Have a fun summer!Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hey, everyone, here's the latest batch of spoofy commercials from the last few episodes of "Music on Music," featuring The Sexorcist Spirit Halloween Costume ad, "Brokeback Mountain--The Musical," The Thorvaald and Knight Phases Concert Tour, "The Banshees of Ed Sheeran" Compilation from K-Smell Records and the “Stairway to Stardom” talent show promo. Also, we'll look at murder ballads, including one that I've written called "Georgia Peach."Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hey all!This cast features my favorite tunes from March and April of this year, including jams by Charli xcx, IDLES, Packs, Jessica Pratt, Cold Cave, Nia Archives, Doechii, Camila Cabello, Saya Gray and Hozier. Also, a new commercial for “Hawk Tuah: the Musical”!Enjoy!And email me if you're a musician who would like to be a featured guest on "Music on Music." musiconmusicpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hey all---This cast I look at my favorite tunes from January and February of this year, including songs by Packs, Idles, Olivia Rodrigo, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Beyonce and Little Simz. Plus a commercial for the Thorvaald and Knight Summer Schnitzel Tour.Enjoy!Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hey, Everyone, here's an episode from the vault called "Hey, Baby, It's the Fourth of July," featuring my favorite July 4th songs, including tunes by Drake, X, Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey, Descendents, Mitski, Simon and Garfunkel, Kilo Kish and more! Also a commercial for a musical about the Supreme Court and my own original tune called "Liberty." Enjoy!!!Support the Show.

Hey all!Finally! Here's my episode "If I Were the Grammys IV" where i look at the 8 albums that I would have picked for album of the year, including albums by Olivia Rodrigo, Packs, Charley Crockett, Son Rompe Pera, Debby Friday, Tianna Esperanza and more! Plus my early picks for frontrunners for album of the year for 2024. Also, a new promo for Coachella EMT season 4 and a new Thorvaald and Knight Promo...Enjoy!!!!Support the Show.

Hey all----Here's a "Music on Music" episode called Artist Spotlight: Karen With A 'K' where we look at the rock musical "Karen With A 'K': A Musical Temper Tantrum" that makes fun of and takers a deeper look at the 'karen' meme that took hold during the pandemic and is still around today [a lil' bit]. In this cast we hear songs from the musical and talk to the creator and songwriter of the musical, Laura February Strange and singer and actress Bonny June, who plays one of the Karens. You can check out the musical at karenwithak.netEnjoy!Support the Show.

Hey all!Here's a special Bonus episode called "the best of the commercials seasons 1 thru 3," featuring my favorite commercials from the first 3 seasons of "Music on Music," including Thorvaald and Knight, Robo DJ, Rock n Roll McDonald's, Rock n Roll Hall of Shame, the Rockin' Dead [my personal favorite!], MotoRecord and more!Also, a little country surprise at the end Yeehaw y'all!!!Support the show

Hey all—This cast I look at my favorite songs from November and December of 2023, featuring tunes by Sen Morimoto, Jack Harlow, Genesis Owusu, Quadeca, Corinne Bailey Rae and Packs. Also featuring a commercial for a new TV show about a high school with a serious case of flatulence.Enjoy!Support the show

Hey all!  Here's my special episode “If I were the Oscars II” where I'll look at the five songs nominated for best original song at this year's Oscars, including “What was I made for?” And “I'm just Ken” from “Barbie,” “Whazhazhe (Song for My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony” and “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin' Hot!” I'll also predict who I think will win the Oscar for best original song, and I've done my own original rap about this year's nominees inspired by the great Ariana Debose! Enjoy!Support the show

Hey All!This is Music on Music's "A Very Christmas Special II," featuring all new holiday tunes by Cher, Wheatus, Laufey, Ladytron and more. Also, we'll go over my top ten favorite songs of 2023, including tunes by Quadeca, Kevin Abstract, The Reverend Kristen Michael Hayter and Tate McRae.HAPPY HOLIDAZE! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I LOVE YOU ALL! THANKS FOR LISTENING!Support the show

Hey all!Here's "Music on Music" best songs of September and October of this year---FINALLY! This is one of my fave episodes of the year because it features some of my fave tunes of the year, including jams by Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Mitski, Tate McRae and Sen Morimoto. Also a promo for a new holiday album featuring your favorite politicians.ENJOY!Happy Holidaze!Support the show

Hey all!Here's another episode from the "Artist Spotlight" series, where we interview and look at one particular artist, interview them and listen to their music. This is out third interview with Flaco El Jandro and our second with Gabi Bravo. Lat time they talked about their song "Apaga la Luz" which came out late this summer--check out the video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSWm3xcF9lcNow they have released a brand new song called "Acariciame" , with a bachata groove. Check out the new video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqJxXeO3XsYso, enjoy this new interview with Flaco and Gabi!!!Support the show

Hello all you witches, ghouls and goblins! This is a special Halloween episode called "Halloween Fun + Halloween Fun II: The Deadly Duo" featuring my last two Halloween episodes "Halloween Fun" and "Halloween Fun II: Deep Cutz." This cast also features some new spooky jams by Olivia Rodrigo, Palehound and the Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter. After that, its songs for the Halloween dance floor and also songs for the after party, including tunes by The Spits, Cherry Glazerr, Louis Armstrong, Kim Petras, The Misfits, Whodini, Roky Erickson, The Exbats, Concrete Blonde, Dusty Springfield, Gucci Mane and more! Also, a fun and scary horror movie soundtrack game, spooky commercials and two original horrific tunes by yours truly.Happy Haunting!Support the show

Hey Everybody! This episode of "Music on Music” looks at the best songs from July and August of this year, featuring new tunes by bar italia, Kylie Minogue, Palehound, Roisin Murphy, Packs and the Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter. Also, a commercial for a new punky off-Broadway musical and a singing talent competition promo. Also, a jazzy sonic music postcard. Enjoy!LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVESupport the show

Hey, everybody! This cast I look at my favorite songs from May and June of this year, including new tunes by Kesha, Charley Crockett, Youth Lagoon, Packs, Bar Italia and Vagabon. Also, new commercials for a new hip-hop country song about big cities and a new Broadway musical about a nuclear doll.  [Also, just a note: there is nothing funny about the atomic bombings that took place in Hiroshima and Nagasaki...or the tests in New Mexico that sent nuclear fallout across much of the U.S. So, I mean no harm--I apologize to anyone who may be offended.  So, why did I make it. I don't know. I think I was making fun of the trend of seeing "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" on the same day...]Also, an original song about 'blazin.'Enjoy! or don't.Support the show

Hey all!!!!Here's another artist spotlight episode. This episode features musician Flaco el Jandro, who was just featured on the last Artist Spotlight episode. This time he's interviewed along with singer/songwriter Gabi Bravo. They have a new single out together now called "Apaga La Luz."  This cast also features music by Utah band Little Moon, Berkeley's Asher Jaffe and Tijuana band Ramona.Enjoy!Support the show

Hey, Everybody!Here's another "Music on Music" Artist Spotlight Episode featuring up-and-coming musician Flaco el Jandro. He talks about his submission to npr's Tiny Desk contest and performance at the Tiny Desk Contest concert in SF (which already took place in June)...He also plays some live songs including "Nadie" from the Tiny Desk contest.Enjoy!And remember: if you want to be featured on our Artist Spotlight series, contact me!Thanks!Support the show

Hey everybody! Here's a remix of my Fourth of July Special podcast from last year, featuring some of my favorite tunes for your Fourth of July party that both celebrate and look at the complicated nature of our so-called 'United States'...featuring tunes by Katy Perry, Drake, X, Lana Del Rey, Descendents, TLC, Neil Diamond, Tori Amos, Kilo Kish and a new tune by Canadian neo-grunge band Packs from their album "Crispy Crunchy Nothing" ...one of my favorite albums of 2023 so far! Plus an original song that I've written about my own family's United States experience and a new national anthem performance from the 2023 world laughing champion. I hope you all have  a great fourth of July weekend!!!LOVE U ALL!!!Support the show

Hi all!This is a new thing we're calling 'Artist Spotlight' where I'm interviewing a single artist and looking at their music, etc. This first one is an interview with California singer/songwriter Conner Cherland. We look at the songwriting process, Disney {lots of Disney!} , music influences including Sufjan Stevens, Ed Sheeran, Coheed and Cambria, Linkin Park, Bahamas and more. We'll also look at Cherland's EPs/Albums, including "Moving Day," "Love Songs" and "Toad Boy!" you can check out Conner Cherland at connercherland.comIf you want to be a featured artist on an artist spotlight episode, reach out to me at musiconmusicpodcast@gmail.comHappy Summer!Support the show

Hey all!This episode features my favorite songs from March and April of this year, including tunes by Tianna Esperanza, Shana Cleveland, Son Rompe Pera, Debby Friday, Kara Jackson, Charley Crockett and more!Enjoy!Support the show

Hi all---this is an update of my episode from last year called “Kate the Great!" to celebrate the fact that Kate Bush has been inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year! This is the only episode that I've ever done dedicated to one single artist, so you can imagine that Kate is one of my favorite musicians of all time! This cast takes you on a journey through Kate's catalog, from "The Kick Inside" to "50 Words for Snow" and everything in between. Enjoy!Support the show

Hey all!!!!This cast looks at my favorite tunes from January and February of this year, including songs by the mysterious British collective Sault, Australian rock band Civic, Texas Americana musician Charley Crockett, LA rapper/songwriter Quadeca, Pink Pantheress and Ice Spice, and Nigerian Canada-based singer and rapper Debby Friday. Also, a sneak peak at this year's rock n' roll hall of shame ceremony from the beautiful Paterson, NJ!Enjoy!Support the show

Hey everyone! Welcome to Season 3 of "Music on Music." This cast looks at the eleven albums that I would have nominated for Album of the Year for 2022 if I were the Grammys, including "American Gurl" by Kilo Kish, "I Love You Jennifer B." by Jockstrap, "Janky Star" by Grace Ives, "Lanmou Lanmou" by Dowdelin and "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" by Kendrick Lamar. I'll also look at three new albums that are early frontrunners for album of the year for 2023, plus the return of "Coachella EMT"!Enjoy! I love you all!!!Support the show

Hey, everyone! This is a special little cast called "If I Were the Oscars" where I look at the nominees for best original song at this year's Oscars, which takes place in a couple of weeks. This year's nominees feature Rihanna, Lady Gaga, legendary songwriter Diane Warren, Mitski and David Byrne and "Naatu Naatu" from "RRR." And the most important thing : Angela Bassett did 'the Thing!'Enjoy!Support the show

Hey all!This cast features my favorite Jams from November and December of 2022, including tunes by Cakes da Killa, Samara Joy, Big Joanie, Paul Spring, Coi Leray and SZA...plus a new commercial for an Ed Sheeran Compilation from K-Smell Records and a promo for a new Talent Show.Enjoy!Support the show

Hello All. This is a 'Very Christmas Special' episode! Featuring performances of new holiday tunes from Samara Joy, Weezer, Remi Wolf and more, plus a review of my top ten favorite songs of 2022, including tunes by Shygirl, The Garden, Kilo Kish, Grace Ives and more. Happy Holidaze!!!

Hey Everybody!This cast looks at my favorite songs from September and October of this year, including tunes by English duo Jockstrap, Orange County experimental punk band The Garden, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Taylor Swift, Shygirl, Cheekface and Nnamdi. Also, I've written a new song for this cast about a special kind of love.Enjoy!

Hello everyone! This is a special Halloween episode, a sequel to the "Halloween Fun" episode from last year. This episode features deep cuts to play for the Halloween after party to keep that dance floor groovin' deep in to the night! Featuring killer tracks by Roky Erickson, Concrete Blonde, The Exbats, Dusty Springfield, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Gucci Mane, Peaches and more. Plus a spooky game and a new original Halloween tune.Enjoy!  Happy Halloween!!!

Hey Everyone!Here's the latest batch of commercials, featuring "Rock n' Roll McDonald's," "MotoRecord” and "White Haired People With Winged Serpents and Problems." Also, a song and commercial at the end that will preview of the next full episode of "Music on Music," coming in mid-October!!!Enjoy!

Hey all---This episode looks at my favorite songs from July and August of this year, featuring tunes by Beyonce, Tchotchke, Jeleel!, Willi Carlisle, Attia Taylor and Grace Ives, plus a new commercial for a cool new product for your car and a commercial for a HOT new off-Broadway musical and a new song that I've written for this cast.Enjoy!

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Hey everyone! Here's "Music on Music" the commercials part V, featuring the latest batch of spoofy commercials from the last few episodes, including "Thorvaald and Knight do Simon and Garfunkel," "Hounds of Love" the jukebox musical, an extended mix of The Rock and Roll Hall of shame Induction Ceremony Concert 2022 promo, and Thorvaald and Knight's Greatest Hits Album. PLUS, a never-before-released commercial for the compilation called "The Worst of Will Smith!" Also, a new song about the boys in the band...Enjoy!

This cast I look at my favorite songs from May and June of this year, including tunes by P'tit Belliveau, Kilo Kish, The Black Keys, Leyla McCalla, Grace Ives, Plato III, Femme Deadly Venoms and Perfume Genius. Plus the return of Thorvaald and Knight, the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame Awards Ceremony 2022 Promotion and a new song that I've written about being o.k. with just being you. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! Here's my Fourth of July Special podcast, featuring some of my favorite tunes for your Fourth of July party that both celebrate and look at the complicated nature of our so-called 'United States'...featuring tunes by Katy Perry, Drake, X, Lana Del Rey, Descendents, TLC, Neil Diamond, Tori Amos, Kilo Kish and more! Plus an original song that I've written about my own family's United States experience.

This cast celebrates English singer/songwriter Kate Bush's return to the pop charts thanks to her song "Running Up That Hill" being prominently featured in season 4 of "Stranger Things." I'll look at my favorite Kate Bush songs, including "Babooshka," "James and the Cold Gun," "Hammer Horror," "Hounds of Love," "How to Be Invisible," "December Will Be Magic Again, " and more. I'll also focus on my favorite Bush Albums "The Kick Inside," "Hounds of Love" and "Aerial." Also, a commercial for  a new off-Broadway 'Spoofical' and an original song inspired by the music of Kate Bush...enjoy!

This cast I look at my favorite songs from March and April of this year, including jams by Charlotte Adigery and Bolis Pupul, Russ feat. Ktlyn, Kilo Kish, Alabaster Deplume, Doechii  and P'tit Belliveau. Also a new Thorvaald and Knight cover album commercial and an original song about mental health.Enjoy!!!

Hey everybody---Here's the latest batch of spoofy commercials from Music on Music, featuring Herosong[tm], Coachella EMT, "Supreme Court" the Musical, the new movie "Mystery Tickets Time Machine" and a new unreleased PSA...also a reworking of my sea shanty "O Fibberman." Enjoy!!!

This episode looks at my favorite tracks of January and February of 2022, including jams by Acraze, Adele, Samm Henshaw, Mitski, Shamir and more. Plus commercials for a new off Broadway musical and Movie. Enjoy!!!

Welcome to Season 2 of "Music on Music"!This cast I'll be looking at the ten albums that I would have nominated for album of the year for 2021 if I were the Grammys, including “Introducing Aaron Frazer,” by Aaron Frazer, “Seven Foot Tall Post Suicidal Feel Good Blues” by Nancy and “Leap Second” by M. Caye Castagnetto. I'll also look at some of the early frontrunners for album of the year for 2022 if I were the Grammys. Plus, the return of Coachella EMT and HeroSong (TM)! ENJOY!!!I love you all! Thanks for Listening!!!