Musical Taste Society

Music news as always, some eclectic recommendations and as always a dive into music's past. This week John looks back on the time The Game was arrested for impersonating a police officer, whilst Joseph looks back on the time Pulp created a tabloid furore by releasing a drug song. Like it and share it 

Episode 54 brings you the latest music news (which this week only features 1 story of someone being a beast!), recommendations, plus our events of the week. This week in music history look at a study which shockingly suggests rock stars die younger and then we visit the time our old nemesis Rod Stewart kept a $2 million dollar advance after pulling our of a gig. Like it & share it

It's time for another Musical Taste Society! We've hit the dizzying heights of 53 episodes now and as always it's packed full of all the latest music news, our considered recommendations, the sad story of Billy Joel getting done out of some serious cash by his brother-in-law and we look into just how extreme tour riders can get. Get it where you get podcasts, leave a nice review where you leave those too.   PS We talk about Donda for a bit    

It's the return of the Musical Taste Society! We rejoin you after a months hiatus to bring you that sweet hit of music history you've been missing the last month. On our 52nd episode John and Joseph pick over the latest pop news, make you some recommendations old and new, get into the many aliases of Sean Combs and look at Paul Simon not getting on with someone other than Art Garfunkel. As usual: subscribe, like, share, all that stuff. Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of the Musical Taste Society, the show looking at pop's past, present and future. This week John Gavin and Joseph Goss talk about the return of the MTS to the live arena, the latest music news, some killer new music recommendations, a forgotten moment from UK music festival history and just how easy it is to ban a pop star from entering your country. We're also pleased to report this week that John has been listening to jazz. Get it, rate it and review it where you get podcasts! Like and follow the social media stuff! Come see a live one! And enjoy the podcast!!!

We've made it to our half century and have another fact packed episode. This week sees Elton John being sued, UB40's ever changing line up, Ringo Starr's sextoy, Tekashi 6ix9ine's very existence and some of the best music we've heard this week. We also celebrate the birthdays of 2 Unlimited frontman, Ray Slijngaard and the ultimate frontwoman, Debbie Harry. Give it a listen and a share 

We've arrived at episode 49 of the Musical Taste Society, the podcast all about music history old and new! This week sees John upsetting Joseph with every story he can find, the return of festivals to the UK, the most resourceful stalker of famous musicians ever and the grisly, secret underside of legendary pirate radio station Radio Caroline. All this plus the latest news, recommendation and whatever else comes to mind. Rate, review, like, subscribe, ENJOY! Thank you!

Another fact packed episode for you Society members! This week sees us look at Roger Waters being Rodger Waters, Van Morrison continuing his adventures in being a dick, music/fashion collabs, Dire Straits being stealthily huge and Led Zeppelin pulling a move in court that would make Johnnie Cochran proud, plus a whole load more. Give it a listen    

It's time for another episode of the Musical Taste Society, the podcast getting stuck into pop's past, present and future! This week we discuss the latest repercussions of Brexit for the music industry (who knew?), pervy album art, another bullshit Rolling Stone list designed to anger folk, Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd and his his unrivalled rap sheet and just how you go about getting banned from Graceland. Enjoy!  

Welcome back to the Musical Taste Society! We've got another episode of the podcast that delves into all the great and good of the music world, looking for little details you had no idea about. This week, in amongst the music news, recommendations and events of pop past we discuss Pink Floyd not getting along again, the next possible hologram show at Coachella, celebrate the birthday of The Smiths bassist and Morrissey agitator Mike Joyce and look back on the sound of Wet Wet Wet driving people insane. All this and much more are contained within so give us a listen (and a wee 5-star review on iTunes) and share it with everyone. Thank you and enjoy!      

Ep 45 see us reach our 1st birthday as a podcast and as always we've jammed it full of music news & recommendations. This weeks sees predictable Gallagher behaviour, surprising Moby behaviour and baffling T.I. behaviour. There's also an 'in depth' review of Dave Grohl's new doc. This week we also celebrate the birthday of everyone's favourite gran at the bingo lookalike Paul Weller and look back on a brief history of Eurovision.

We are back after a wee break for number 44. Back to just one big episode covering news, recommendations and some events from history. This week sees us look at Chris Martin’s ego, some terrible gig substitutions, Eric Clapton’s adventures in vaccines and Mick Jagger’s songwriting ability. Our events sees the time Backstreet Boys and N-Sync’s Svengali Lou Pearlman ran a Ponzi scheme and the time Alanis Morrisette’s manager stole $5 million dollars in cash. Give it a listen

  In our final part this week we delve into events from this week in pop’s past and have a look at the exhuming of Tammy Wynette and the messy legal wrangle that demanded it, plus we look back on Metallica Vs Napster and how the effects of that case have shaped how we hear music today. 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

In Part 2 this week, we celebrate the life and times of E Street drummer and unlikely comedic straight man Max Weinberg and the legendary singer Dusty Springfield 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

Part 1 of Episode 43 is here and it’s the Top Of The Show! Find out what John and Joseph make of all the latest music news (which this week seems to be mostly people selling things at auctions) and all the good stuff they’ve been listening to this week. 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

Our final Part of the week and it’s our “Events of the Week”. Joseph marks the 30th anniversary of Massive Attack’s seminal debut Blue Lines, whilst John tells the story of the time Tom Waits sued Doritos. Yes, you did read that last bit correctly, Tom Waits sued Doritos. Give it a listen and share the bejesus out of it.

Part 2 this week is the Birthday section, where we celebrate two musicians who’s birthday is this week. First up John talks up drumming legend and renowned hat wearer Reni from the Stone Roses. Then Joseph then applauds the 2nd best member of Hall and Oates, John Oates. Give it a listen and learn some things you didn’t already know.

Episode 42 and Part 1 of 3 is our top of the show, where we look at music news and recommendations. This week we talk about how we really like Lil Nas X, whilst also not really liking Lil Nas X, The Killers record breaking achievements and discover how old we are when we look at the Brit nominations. All this plus a new contender for the song of 2021. Give it a listen and if you like it spread the good word

The end of Episode 41 of the Musical Taste Society sees us once again handing out the ultimate accolade to musicians everywhere: induction to the MTS Hall Of Fame! It’s Joseph’s turn this week as he inducts US hardcore stalwart Walter Schreifels for his impressive body of work spanning several decades. It’s worth a listen to see how often Joseph can say the word “melodic”. Do the thing, subscribe and that, it’s all pretty helpful.  

As always on the Musical Taste Society part 3 each week is the Events section, where we look at the weird and wonderful events that happened in Pop’s yesteryear. This week is a good one as we examine the case of a Swedish couple fighting the government over the worst possible tribute to Metallica, and the incredible folly that was Brinsley Schwarz chartering a plane full of music journalists to NYC for a support slot with Van Morrison. Yes, you read all this correctly. So get listening, get enjoying and get rating and reviewing and all that other stuff. We’d love you for it.      

Part 2 of Episode 41 finds us at the Birthday section of the show, where we bring out a big cake and blow out all the candles ourselves for the great and good of music history this week. We discuss the insane rise and fall and spending sprees of 90’s rap superstar MC Hammer, and the multiple careers of Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man. Rate, review, lather, rinse, repeat.      

It’s Episode 41 of the Musical Taste Society! How are you? We’re well, thanks for asking. You join us at the Top Of The Show, where we have a look at what the music news and our streaming services have thrown at us this last week. Discussions include UBI for musicians, further refusal to understand NFTs and only 5 minutes of Prince chat. Music wise, we rake through what Spotify and Tidal have to throw at us and pass the very best of it on to you. Relax, enjoy and tell a few folk about us huh?  

For our final part this week it’s ‘Hall of Fame’ time. This week it’s John’s turn to induct a new member and he’s chosen dance pioneers The Prodigy. Charting the origins of the band and working through their rise to becoming one of the most successful and unique acts on the planet. Give us a listen and tell your pal about it

Part 3 see us move to our ‘Events of the Week’, looking back on musical stories from this week in history. John kicks us off by looking at the time Dave Grohl offered his support to an unsigned band in the form of a letter to the band’s local council. Meanwhile Joseph looks on the sad tale of Milli Vanilli. Not the sad tale you think you know, but a sad one all the same. Give it a listen and tell your pals

Part 2 this week and its our Birthday section, celebrating the musical birthdays this week. Joseph celebrates the life of R&B/soul icon Teddy Pendergrass. Meanwhile John laments the wasted talent of 90’s Scottish reggae artist Finley Quaye. Give it a listen and tell your pals

It’s part 1 of Episode 40 and our ‘Top of The Show’, bringing you this weeks music news including Stevie Nicks being her usual amazing self, Bieber being just his usual self and Lemmy outdoing himself. As always we also give you our selection of essential tracks to find and explore. Give it a listen and learn some stuff

We've reached the summit of Episode 39 of the Musical Taste Society: our Hall Of Fame. Each week our hosts take turns to induct a worthy entry onto our hallowed walls, and this week sees sulky goth romantic with a heart of pure pop Robert Smith of The Cure put forward. Once you've listened to it, tell a few folk online and check our social media eh? That'd be nice.  

Time for Part 3 of this week's Musical Taste Society and we've reached the Events section, looking at the weird and wonderful happenings of Pop's yesteryear. We've got a couple of lesser-known stories this week as we discuss how a Donny Osmond single being played on repeat on LA radio for over 90 minutes, while a disgruntled trucker walks into a record company and demands to speak to The Eagles at gunpoint. The usual appeal for rating, reviewing and sharing applies as always. Thanks and enjoy.      

Welcome back for Part 2 of Episode 39 of the Musical Taste Society! Today sees us reach the Birthdays section, where we bring out a nice cake and sing Stevie Wonders version of 'Happy Birthday' to nepotistic one-hit wonder Rockwell and give worst Beach Boy Mike Love the birthday celebration he deserves. Rate and review and blahblahblah

Episode 39 of the Musical Taste Society is here and it's the Top Of The Show! Listen to your hosts John Gavin and Joseph Goss discuss the 63rd Grammy Awards with a disaffected contempt unmatched by other podcasts, and marvel at John's selection for the Song Of 2021. Meanwhile, the guys start delving into a long-lost issue of Q from August '95. Is it nostalgia? Is it content? All we know for sure is that it's on this episode. Rate and review it, listen, share online, all that stuff you hear everywhere else. We love you and appreciate you.

It’s the final part this week and it’s the ‘Hall of Fame’. This week its John’s turn to induct and he’s chosen founder of Chess Records, Leonard Chess. You might not have heard of him, but owning a label featuring Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Etta James, Fontella Bass and Rotary Connection, there is a very good chance you will know the music he helped produce. Give it a listen and if you like it, tell a pal.

Part 3 and its ‘Event of the Week’ time. Joseph takes us back to the heady days of Britpop and Jarvis Cocker’s stage invasion during Michael Jackson’s performance at the Brits. Meanwhile John recounts the time the Sex Pistols fought a formidable and dangerous opponent in the shape of …….erm, Whispering Bob Harris. All this plus a lovely piece of Father Ted trivia sneaks in for good measure. Give it a listen  

Part 2 is our ‘Birthday of the Week’ and this week sees John discuss the colourful life of super-producer and man with no footwear association, Timbaland. Joseph then celebrate musical genius and survivor of the Velvet Underground, John Cale. Lots of other things come up along the way, so give it a listen

Episode 38 Part 1 is our “top of the show”, covering this weeks music news including the continuing adventures of tin hat enthusiasts Ian Brown and Van Morrison, attempts to cancel Bruno Mars and Eminem. We also go through some of our music recommendations and this week sees a revelation no one saw coming – John actually likes Jazz. Give it a listen, tell a pal if you like it

Final episode of the week and it's hall of fame time. This week sees the guys do a joint hall of fame. Who could be good enough to warrant such a move? Daft Punk! Listen as they get all misty eyed and then also find that half of Daft Punk has one of the biggest disco connections around

Event of the week time! John kicks things off with the time our old adversary Rod Stewart was sued for doing something that is a very Rod Stewart move. Joseph revisits the sale of one of the worst pieces of pop memorabilia ever sold at auction.

Part 2 this week and it’s birthday time. This week Joseph celebrates the birthday of singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte. John makes this section a 2 for 1 deal with the birthdays of one of Scotland’s greatest national exports, The Proclaimers. And yes he does talk about being Scottish.  

After a well earned break, we are back with Ep 37. Part 1 is our top of the show, looking at this weeks music news. Festivals being held/postponed, Alice Cooper giving off old man vibes and a Scottish success in the album charts are all covered. As always we give you some music tips from some of the new things we’ve found this week, the wrapping things up with a new form of gambling with the early music of Calvin Harris. Listen, like and share

We’ve reached the summit of Episode 36: The MTS Hall Of Fame! Each week, one of us takes a shot at getting someone inducted into our HOF and this week it’s John’s turn. His attention turns to music video director Spike Jonze, whose impressive work spans decades of really cool shit. Of course he’s getting in. Rate, review, subscribe ,bada boom bada bing

Episode 36 of the Musical Taste Society has reached Part 3: the Events section. Take a seat and lend us your ears as John and Joseph take you through the history of this week in music, where Franz Ferdinand hit a perfect hat-trick and the BBC have their first shot at music television with The Six-Five Special. And if they’re interested, Joseph has the perfect scheme to take FF back to the top of the charts…

Welcome back to Episode 36 of the Musical Taste Society, the Birthdays section. Here we celebrate the movers and shakers in music history and this week sees us celebrating the life and times of syrupy MOR balladeer James Ingram and Svein Berge, one half of reclusive dance duo Röyksopp. Listen, review, subscribe etc etc etc

It's time for another episode of the Musical Taste Society! We have reached Episode 36 and the wheels have finally come off our Discover Weekly playlists. Come listen to us mourn the loss of Glasgow's favourite son Sydney Devine, get annoyed yet again at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and hear John actually describe new music he's enjoyed this week PLUS a wee tangent where we complain about posh folk.      

The FINAL PART of Episode 35 takes us to the Hall Of Fame, and Joseph has chosen to induct - possibly - the Greatest Singer Of All Time, Marvin Gaye. A choice so wonderful, John couldn't argue with it. Could he? He doesn't. Subscribe, search for us on social media, yadda yadda yadda

Part 3 and it's our events of the week. John takes us back to when notoriously reasonable Axl Rose tried to sue the makers of Guitar Hero, in a way that really can only be summed up by saying it was for very Axl Rose reasons. Joseph then makes us all nostalgic by revisiting a modern classic, Wayne's World. And yes they do talk about Crucial Taunt Like it, share it, tell a pal

Part 2 means it's our birthday of the week section. Joseph kicks us off with 'fat dancer' and pop juggernaut Robbie Williams. He also throws up a surprising confession about Robbie along the way. John follows up with bossa nova king Sergio Mendes. A man who has defined the sound of Brazil to the world using the same drumbeat in each of his 55 albums. You know the drill, like it, share it, tell a pal.  Search "musical taste society" in your social media too 

It's the 'top of the show' going through some of this weeks music news, including revaluating their already outdated recent views on Marilyn Manson, David Crosby's beef with Phoebe Bridgers and the new Foo Fighters album. As always the go through their Spotify playlists and tell you some tracks that you should listen to in order to make your life better.  Like it, share it, tell a pal 

It's the final part of the week, which means its hall of fame time and this week John inducts uber pop producer and songwriter Max Martin. Yet another person you might not have heard of, but will definitely know his music. Don't believe us? He has the 3rd most number ones of all time as a songwriter. Still don't believe us? He's the 2nd most number ones as a producer. Be prepared to face up to your musical guilty pleasures! Like it, share it, tell your pals

Part 3 and it's event of the week. Joseph kicks things off with the time the US Government faced legal action from dark industrial band Skinny Puppy. Why were they unhappy? Their music was used to torture prisoners! In fairness, it's never a dream for any band when they start out. John digs into the time that Chuck Berry reached number one with 'My Ding-A-Ling', a heartwarming ditty about a child being given a toy bell, yet surprisingly some people thought he was talking about his winkle.  Like it, share it, tell a pal

Part 2 and it's the birthday section. This week John celebrates the best drummer you've never heard of, Hal Blaine. As drummer for the 'Wreckin' Crew', he played on more hits than you've had hot dinners. Joseph marks the birthday of make up fan and Limp Bizkit bassist, Wes Borland. A man who has had to spend a chunk of his life with Fred Durst and that's not even the saddest part of his life.  Share it. Like it and all that kind of stuff

We are back for another week and in Part 1 Joseph finally cancels his Spotify, whilst John gets stung by facebook marketplace and launches a call to all listeners to batter a wee guy. With it being Part 1 the guys go through the some of this week's big music news and also look at their discover weekly recommendations, finding some hidden gems along the way.  Like it, share it, review it and tell a pal

It's our final part of the week which means it's time for our Hall of Fame. It's Joseph's turn this week and he's picked a cracker, Giorgio Moroder. Italy's finest export since the pizza. It's hardly a surprise that the man behind 'I Feel Love' gets in without any argument from John. On top of that classic there are some surprises that come up when the guys go just how good his contribution to music is.    As always, like it, share, tell your pals