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Pretty Good Vibrations analyzes and celebrates pop and rock music and its crucial role throughout our lives. Podcast veteran and host Dan Koch (You Have Permission Podcast) has been a professional musician for most of the last 20 years: songwriter for the emo-pop band Sherwood, then as a commercial composer since 2012. Multiple episode styles include bracket-style tournaments, chronological walk-throughs, and deep dives into genres, artists, and eras.

Dan Koch


    • Oct 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES

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    The Pretty Good Vibrations podcast is a must-listen for any music lover who may not have the same level of musical ability or technical knowledge. As someone who falls into that category, I find it incredibly refreshing to be able to listen to Dan + (insert guest) as they discuss the music I love in ways that I couldn't necessarily articulate on my own. It's like having a personal conversation with experts in the field, unraveling the complexities of different genres and artists.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it delves deep into the analysis of music and genres. The discussions are informative and educational, allowing listeners to learn a lot about different groups and genres. The hosts have a genuine passion for music, which shines through in their conversations. It's evident that they have put in extensive research and preparation to provide insightful commentary on each topic.

    Another highlight is how this podcast can reignite your love for certain artists or bands. There have been moments where I questioned if one of my favorite groups was overrated, but Dan and his guests reminded me why I loved them in the first place. They showcase the innovations and relevance of these artists, offering a fresh perspective that helps you appreciate their music even more.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to mention, one possible downside is that sometimes the discussions can get too technical for those with limited musical knowledge. However, this is subjective and might not be an issue for everyone. Additionally, some episodes may focus on music that may not appeal to all listeners' tastes. However, it's worth giving these episodes a chance as they still provide valuable insights into different types of music.

    In conclusion, The Pretty Good Vibrations podcast is an exceptional show for music enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of various genres and artists. With excellent content quality, production value, and engaging episodes, this podcast consistently delivers exceptional experiences for listeners. Whether you're well-versed in music or just starting to explore different sounds, this podcast is a fantastic resource that will broaden your musical horizons and leave you craving for more.



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    70s Punk Deep Dive & Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 122:31


    ** Part 2 of 2 ** The Sex Pistols, Misfits, Clash, Ramones, Stooges, Damned, Black Flag & more... This is where it all began for punk rock, and this week I'm joined by returning guest Roman Honeycutt (Weezer episodes) and our old bandmate and dear friend Jon Hwong. We pit the top bands from this era against each other in another winner-take-all tournament; we also discuss the aesthetics and graphic design of punk rock, how our love for these bands has changed as we've gotten older, and tell some funny stories. Part 2 drops next week. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05raKpsJiSZOv10ngevB45?si=79f381a5e0f74b52 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    70s Punk Deep Dive & Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 91:09


    The Sex Pistols, Misfits, Clash, Ramones, Stooges, Damned, Black Flag & more... This is where it all began for punk rock, and this week I'm joined by returning guest Roman Honeycutt (Weezer episodes) and our old bandmate and dear friend Jon Hwong. We pit the top bands from this era against each other in another winner-take-all tournament; we also discuss the aesthetics and graphic design of punk rock, how our love for these bands has changed as we've gotten older, and tell some funny stories. Part 2 drops next week. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05raKpsJiSZOv10ngevB45?si=79f381a5e0f74b52 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    80s Punk Tournament (Re-Broadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 124:39


    ** This is a replay of an older episode, in anticipation of the upcoming 70s Punk & Proto-Punk Tournament ** Grab a 6-pack (or don't if you're Straight Edge) and get in the van! Your buddy's copy of Book Your Own Fucking Life doesn't have too many pages stuck together, and it looks like there's just enough gas to get to Bakersfield for tonight's basement show. Comedian Sam Tallent joins me as we pit songs by Black Flag, Bad Brains, Descendents, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, Circle Jerks, and more against each other in a winner-takes-the-only-clean-towel tournament. This music has played a massive role in Sam's life, and this conversation contains both lots of laughter and some pretty heartfelt moments. Part 2 drops next week. https://www.samtallent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/samtallent/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chubby-behemoth/id1527656616 Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rDmujcrBIKA8mv0aFESVi?si=1db09849cc5f44f1&pt=2fe533356ef2bd50cddc301609ba1409 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    90s Tooth & Nail Records Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 107:14


    MxPx. Slick Shoes. Project 86. Plankeye. Craig's Brother. Dogwood. Starflyer 59. Chances are good that these band names either 1) mean nothing at all to you, which makes you an average American, or 2) meant EVERYTHING to you for a few years of your life and probably still mean something. The rest of you have probably heard MxPx, but maybe nobody else on this list. For my longtime friend and guest Jon Havens and I, these bands meant pretty much everything to us at one point, and although we've moved on from most of them musically (not all of them!), listening back through the 90s catalog of Seattle Christian indie record label Tooth & Nail was the perfect excuse to revisit the years of our early friendship. We were Christian rock subculture kids, spending a lot of time at Evangelical youth group and swapping discs we got at Berean or Lifeway Christian Bookstore. And how did we not talk AT ALL about using rotary phone cords as wallet chains...? Listen as we pit 16 of these artists against each other in a bracket-style tournament. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wGEGFcqSzIp34m3KsJOiS?si=31d72f88216d46cb PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    70s Pop & Rock Mega Tournament (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 111:39


    **THIS IS PART 3** Ben Bishop is back! This time, we bask in the glow of the FM radio dial as we pit 70s pop and rock superstars against each other. We're talking Bowie, Zeppelin, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Elton John... Episodes will continue to come out during this hectic next year of my life, but not on a weekly basis. A '90s Tooth & Nail Records tournament has been recorded but not edited yet, and we'll see what else gets added to the queue... Thanks everyone for listening! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Lx7iyk6jvRyANANHQ7XTC?si=840239a748b243c8 PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    70s Pop & Rock Mega Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 107:14


    **THIS IS PART 2** Ben Bishop is back! This time, we bask in the glow of the FM radio dial as we pit 70s pop and rock superstars against each other. We're talking Bowie, Zeppelin, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Elton John... Episodes will continue to come out during this hectic next year of my life, but not on a weekly basis. A '90s Tooth & Nail Records tournament has been recorded but not edited yet, and we'll see what else gets added to the queue... Thanks everyone for listening! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Lx7iyk6jvRyANANHQ7XTC?si=840239a748b243c8 PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    70s Pop & Rock Mega Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 94:18


    Ben Bishop is back! This time, we bask in the glow of the FM radio dial as we pit 70s pop and rock superstars against each other. We're talking Bowie, Zeppelin, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Elton John... Episodes will continue to come out during this hectic next year of my life, but not on a weekly basis. A '90s Tooth & Nail Records tournament has been recorded but not edited yet, and we'll see what else gets added to the queue... Thanks everyone for listening! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Lx7iyk6jvRyANANHQ7XTC?si=840239a748b243c8 PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Soundtrack Shootout: Pulp Fiction v. Forrest Gump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 128:11


    Two music-centric films. Two different generations. Both released in 1994, Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction call upon the same period of popular music but in distinctly different ways (with very different budgets). Michael Parker (Pickwick) and I try out a new episode format -- you could say we take it for a spin in a vintage Chevy while enjoying an overpriced milkshake -- where we pit the soundtracks against each other, track by track. We also talk about the films a bit. And we hear some GREAT songs. Let me know if these are fun! PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000's Emo Deep Dive & Mega-Tournament (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 67:55


    THE GLORIOUS FINAL CHAPTER. * Also we talk about YouTube, but this episode is audio-only (and further episodes, most likely!) * We went for it on this one. 45 bands. 5 parts. Dashboard Confessional. Saves the Day. Paramore. Further Seems Forever. Anberlin. Brand New. Taking Back Sunday. Cursive. My Chemical Romance... and THIRTY-SIX other bands. I am joined by returning guest Jeff Martin (This Day & Age) for the most ambitious and thorough tournament yet attempted on Pretty Good Vibrations. But here's the thing -- we keep things fairly breezy throughout and don't linger on any particular band tooooo long... If you lived through this era, then we almost definitely talked about most of your favorite bands. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/737yPBRbSPLbjGGpieqQAL?si=b39cdcc4e20141b3 PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000's Emo Deep Dive & Mega-Tournament (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 103:15


    * This is part 4 * ** There was an issue with Jeff's mic, creating some little pops and audio artifacts throughout the episode. For some it might be too annoying, but I haven't found a way to solve it and I think it'll be livable for most listeners ** *** Also we talk about YouTube, but this episode is audio-only (and further episodes, most likely!) *** We went for it on this one. 45 bands. 5 parts. Dashboard Confessional. Saves the Day. Paramore. Further Seems Forever. Anberlin. Brand New. Taking Back Sunday. Cursive. My Chemical Romance... and THIRTY-SIX other bands. I am joined by returning guest Jeff Martin (This Day & Age) for the most ambitious and thorough tournament yet attempted on Pretty Good Vibrations. But here's the thing -- we keep things fairly breezy throughout and don't linger on any particular band tooooo long... If you lived through this era, then we almost definitely talked about most of your favorite bands. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/737yPBRbSPLbjGGpieqQAL?si=b39cdcc4e20141b3 PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000's Emo Deep Dive & Mega-Tournament (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 60:34


    * This is part 3 * We went for it on this one. 45 bands. 5 parts. Dashboard Confessional. Saves the Day. Paramore. Further Seems Forever. Anberlin. Brand New. Taking Back Sunday. Cursive. My Chemical Romance... and THIRTY-SIX other bands. I am joined by returning guest Jeff Martin (This Day & Age) for the most ambitious and thorough tournament yet attempted on Pretty Good Vibrations. But here's the thing -- we keep things fairly breezy throughout and don't linger on any particular band tooooo long... If you lived through this era, then we almost definitely talked about most of your favorite bands. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/737yPBRbSPLbjGGpieqQAL?si=b39cdcc4e20141b3 PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000's Emo Deep Dive & Mega-Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 76:51


    * This is part 2 -- look one episode back for part 1! ** YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/h0GCeYwjkDE We went for it on this one. 45 bands. 5 parts. Dashboard Confessional. Saves the Day. Paramore. Further Seems Forever. Anberlin. Brand New. Taking Back Sunday. Cursive. My Chemical Romance... and THIRTY-SIX other bands. I am joined by returning guest Jeff Martin (This Day & Age) for the most ambitious and thorough tournament yet attempted on Pretty Good Vibrations. But here's the thing -- we keep things fairly breezy throughout and don't linger on any particular band tooooo long... If you lived through this era, then we almost definitely talked about most of your favorite bands. PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000's Emo Deep Dive & Mega-Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 83:13


    *YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/8EGbuVMOePU We went for it on this one. 45 bands. 5 parts. Dashboard Confessional. Saves the Day. Paramore. Further Seems Forever. Anberlin. Brand New. Taking Back Sunday. Cursive. My Chemical Romance... and THIRTY-SIX other bands. I am joined by returning guest Jeff Martin (This Day & Age) for the most ambitious and thorough tournament yet attempted on Pretty Good Vibrations. But here's the thing -- we keep things fairly breezy throughout and don't linger on any particular band tooooo long... If you lived through this era, then we almost definitely talked about most of your favorite bands. PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2012 Rock Albums Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 79:15


    Returning guests David Stuart and Joe Greenetz join Dan to play a fantasy-style draft of rock albums released in 2012. Each player ends up with 5 albums on their "roster," and voting will take place over at the Facebook discussion group. PGV on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TndELJ... PGV on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hair Metal Deep Dive & Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 91:57


    ** This is Part 2 ** ** Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lJfetnfLjBE ** Scott Carlton, longtime close friend of mine and alum of Drive Thru and Tooth & Nail Records, finally convinced me to look deep into the darkest corners of human life and art... 80s glam metal, also known as "hair metal." We're talking Twisted Sister, Poison, Bon Jovi, Quiet Riot. We're talking about some of the most embarrassing moments in American pop and rock music. And, sadly, we are talking about the most popular era of heavy metal in global history! But Scott humanizes this genre and time period, and of course, we have a ton of fun with the songs and stories themselves. Throw on your big hair wig, break out your hair spray, grab a red solo cup, and come feel the noise! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31HEZiSRpN6Age4jfRJsTR?si=1f9e6d1dcc6f4c6f PGV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyGoodVibrations PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hair Metal Deep Dive & Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 92:25


    ** Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yue3dHk2yfc ** Scott Carlton, longtime close friend of mine and alum of Drive Thru and Tooth & Nail Records, finally convinced me to look deep into the darkest corners of human life and art... 80s glam metal, also known as "hair metal." We're talking Twisted Sister, Poison, Bon Jovi, Quiet Riot. We're talking about some of the most embarrassing moments in American pop and rock music. And, sadly, we are talking about the most popular era of heavy metal in global history! But Scott humanizes this genre and time period, and of course, we have a ton of fun with the songs and stories themselves. Throw on your big hair wig, break out your hair spray, grab a red solo cup, and come feel the noise! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31HEZiSRpN6Age4jfRJsTR?si=1f9e6d1dcc6f4c6f PGV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyGoodVibrations PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sherwood's Favorite Songs & Stories (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 81:34


    ** Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2PWn23bi-3E ** ** This is Part 2; look at last week for Part 1 ** For a special episode of Pretty Good Vibrations, I was joined by my Sherwood bandmates Mike Leibovich and Joe Greenetz. Over two episodes, we talked through our 20 favorite Sherwood songs in chronological order. We also discussed every release at an album-level, from the Sherwood EP (2004) to Some Things Never Leave You (2016). We also tell a lot of funny stories along the way! Sherwood Top 20 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sm71oxkjVSDgtA1YKToyP?si=38fd8a511d254990&pt=e63e11bb251275e2382b35e9dd515a4c PGV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyGoodVibrations PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sherwood's Favorite Songs & Stories (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 86:54


    ** Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o98SggnDr4Y ** For a special episode of Pretty Good Vibrations, I was joined by my Sherwood bandmates Mike Leibovich and Joe Greenetz. Over two episodes, we talked through our 20 favorite Sherwood songs in chronological order. We also discussed every release at an album-level, from the Sherwood EP (2004) to Some Things Never Leave You (2016). We also tell a lot of funny stories along the way! PGV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyGoodVibrations PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wish I Wrote That: Face to Face "You Could've Had Everything" (with Ethan Luck)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 54:02


    On the inaugural "Wish I Wrote That" episode, I sit down with my old friend Ethan Luck (Relient K, Project 86, The O.C. Supertones, The Dingees, Demon Hunter) to talk about SoCal punk band Face to Face. I highlight their 2000 track "You Couldn't Had Everything," why I wished I had written the song back when it came out, and why I still love it today. We also hear Ethan's history and friendship with Trever Keith and the Face to Face crew, and talk about/listen to a few other great songs of theirs. PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    90s Alternative Mega-Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 114:32


    ** This is Part 2 -- start last week with Part 1 ** Nirvana. The Smashing Pumpkins. Rage Against the Machine. Sublime. Green Day. Oasis. Soundgarden. Cake. Those of us who came of age with these bands should consider ourselves lucky. What a rich time for rock (and pop) music! Sherwood's own Joe Greenetz, who has been "preparing for this moment all his life," returns for a 35-artist mega-tournament to crown the Kings (or Queens) of Teen Angst. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4z1gPfruzKHwvoqhK9hIgF?si=64a15f7610d84fcb PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    90s Alternative Mega-Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 105:40


    Nirvana. The Smashing Pumpkins. Rage Against the Machine. Sublime. Green Day. Oasis. Soundgarden. Cake. Those of us who came of age with these bands should consider ourselves lucky. What a rich time for rock (and pop) music! Sherwood's own Joe Greenetz, who has been "preparing for this moment all his life," returns for a 35-artist mega-tournament to crown the Kings (or Queens) of Teen Angst. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4z1gPfruzKHwvoqhK9hIgF?si=64a15f7610d84fcb PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000s Post-Hardcore Mega-Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 132:36


    ** This is the 2nd and final part. Check last week for Part 1 ** AFI. The Used. Taking Back Sunday. Thrice. At the Drive-In. Remember? We sure do. And Jed Payne (Scremo Tournament) is back, baby, to soak neck-tattoo-deep in the scene that defined so much of our 20s. Listen as 32 post-hardcore artists from the 2000s go head to head in a March Madness-style mega-tournament. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ppI7S3zj40b5Zi6LsXU6U?si=81e031b29d364880 PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2000s Post-Hardcore Mega-Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 124:47


    AFI. The Used. Taking Back Sunday. Thrice. At the Drive-In. Remember? We sure do. And Jed Payne (Scremo Tournament) is back, baby, to soak neck-tattoo-deep in the scene that defined so much of our 20s. Listen as 32 post-hardcore artists from the 2000s go head to head in a March Madness-style mega-tournament. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ppI7S3zj40b5Zi6LsXU6U?si=81e031b29d364880 PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dan's Year-End (Non-Rock) Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 47:07


    Each year, Dan makes a mix of the songs that spent the most time in his head during the preceding 12 months. Some years, there is both a "rock" mix and an "everything else" mix, and 2023 is such a year. Presented today with a bit of context and explanation are the non-heavy songs; the full mix is also available as both a Spotify and Apple Music playlist for your listening convenience. Artists include: Bleachers, Prince, Adele, Henry Jamison, Weezer (again), and more. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nIDYJTq5hGE2ANsuVbJbS?si=a2af7b4af04b44b5 Apple Music playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2023-year-end/pl.u-5Zg1T0oG9r PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ska-Punk Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 113:44


    ** This is part 2 -- start last week for part 1 ** Turn the radio off and instead get on your skankin' boots, suspenders, and pork pie hat, and meet us down at the rec center for the show! Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, The Suicide Machines, Less Than Jake, Rancid, NOFX, Save Ferris, The Interrupters, Five Iron Frenzy, and more meet in a winner-take-all tournament with returning guest Joey Libolt (Rancid vs. NOFX). Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vmwa0ajlLGnZRCYI4qVfp?si=53982be40389494c PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ska-Punk Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 89:00


    Turn the radio off and instead get on your skankin' boots, suspenders, and pork pie hat, and meet us down at the rec center for the show! Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, The Suicide Machines, Less Than Jake, Rancid, NOFX, Save Ferris, The Interrupters, Five Iron Frenzy, and more meet in a winner-take-all tournament with returning guest Joey Libolt (Rancid vs. NOFX). Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vmwa0ajlLGnZRCYI4qVfp?si=53982be40389494c PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Power Pop Postscript: Nirvana, Weezer, Sherwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 31:05


    I have found myself coming back time and again to power pop since recording the recent tournament episodes with Steve. I have been listening to the Spotify playlist we made as well as drawing more connections, so I figured I would put some of those together with some song clips. Enjoy! PGV Shirts: prettygoodvibrations.bigcartel.com PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Indie Pop Mega Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 101:50


    ** This is Part 2 ** Death Cab for Cutie. Vampire Weekend. HAIM. Lana Del Rey. beabadoobee. The Head and the Heart. Florence and the Machine. The Shins. Feist. You know you love it! This is the soundtrack to white coastal millennials becoming adults. And are we still working on that? Because we're still listening to indie pop, and we likely will never stop. Death Cab and The Postal Service just sold out a bunch of arenas. This shit isn't going ANYWHERE. So thankfully, original early-days member of The Head and the Heart Chelsey Matley joined me for a two-part, 32-artist indie pop mega tournament. LFG! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59RVH26CMz91gJ2PKllCux?si=96b026e8caf746c9 PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Indie Pop Mega Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 108:34


    Death Cab for Cutie. Vampire Weekend. HAIM. Lana Del Rey. beabadoobee. The Head and the Heart. Florence and the Machine. The Shins. Feist. You know you love it! This is the soundtrack to white coastal millennials becoming adults. And are we still working on that? Because we're still listening to indie pop, and we likely will never stop. Death Cab and The Postal Service just sold out a bunch of arenas. This shit isn't going ANYWHERE. So thankfully, original early-days member of The Head and the Heart Chelsey Matley joined me for a two-part, 32-artist indie pop mega tournament. LFG! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59RVH26CMz91gJ2PKllCux?si=96b026e8caf746c9 PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Dan's Year-End Rock Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 44:12


    Each year, Dan makes a mix of the songs that spent the most time in his head during the preceding 12 months. Some years, there is both a "rock" mix and an "everything else" mix, and 2023 is such a year. Presented today with a bit of context and explanation are the heavier songs; the full mix is also available as both a Spotify and Apple Music playlist for your listening convenience. Artists include: Weezer, PUP, Le Tigre, Origami Angel, and more. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ode3HRdi5fDHWiQbsV7Us?si=26e8792345da4860 Apple Music playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ode3HRdi5fDHWiQbsV7Us?si=26e8792345da4860 PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Power Pop Revival Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 82:27


    ** This is part 2 ** Fountains of Wayne. Nada Surf. Alvvays. Phantom Planet. Superdrag. In the 90s, a new generation of (mostly sad) boys who grew up on the Beatles, Beach Boys, and Byrds bought distortion pedals for their electric guitars and reinterpreted 60s and 70s pop for their Gen X peers. Since then, a steady stream of louder power pop has found its way to the headphones of (mostly sad) boys (and sometimes girls), and Steven James Aguilar (Heatmaps, producer/mixer) joins me as they all square off against each other in pursuit of the coveted Sad Boy Prince of Power Pop title. Part 2 drops next week. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YvAegTmgRjxwZ9pipzPVG?si=e773ee4fcd184350 PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Power Pop Revival Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 92:04


    Fountains of Wayne. Nada Surf. Alvvays. Phantom Planet. Superdrag. In the 90s, a new generation of (mostly sad) boys who grew up on the Beatles, Beach Boys, and Byrds bought distortion pedals for their electric guitars and reinterpreted 60s and 70s pop for their Gen X peers. Since then, a steady stream of louder power pop has found its way to the headphones of (mostly sad) boys (and sometimes girls), and Steven James Aguilar (Heatmaps, producer/mixer) joins me as they all square off against each other in pursuit of the coveted Sad Boy Prince of Power Pop title. Part 2 drops next week. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YvAegTmgRjxwZ9pipzPVG?si=e773ee4fcd184350 PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Hot Takes: Saves the Day, Jimmy Eat World & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 74:36


    David Stuart returns for the innagural episode of a new format we are trying, focused on shorter takes from each of us, huddled around the same time period and genre. In this case, that's 2000s emo, with arguments presented about Saves the Day (3:30), Jimmy World You (32:40), Motion City Soundtrack (56:00), and The Used (1:04:00). ** JOIN THE NEW FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ ** Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mHqx3R71527bC1qNJKNBH?si=31e2b3177dad4d88 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    90s Alt Pop Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 47:57


    * This is Part 2 -- go to last week for Part 1 * It's alternative, but not TOO crunchy. It's pop, but not TOO pop. You know what we're talking about: bands like Counting Crows, Matchbox 20, Gin Blossoms, and the Goo Goo Dolls. It's got rock instrumentation, but it's built for radio. And because these songs were so ubiquitous, hearing them takes us RIGHT BACK to our lives in the 1990s. Other artists discussed: Third Eye Blind, Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morisette, Hootie & the Blowfish, and many more. PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1u4WjNZIr54STftYrAcGu2?si=6236363953c848c8 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    90s Alt Pop Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 71:03


    It's alternative, but not TOO crunchy. It's pop, but not TOO pop. You know what we're talking about: bands like Counting Crows, Matchbox 20, Gin Blossoms, and the Goo Goo Dolls. It's got rock instrumentation, but it's built for radio. And because these songs were so ubiquitous, hearing them takes us RIGHT BACK to our lives in the 1990s. Other artists discussed: Third Eye Blind, Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morisette, Hootie & the Blowfish, and many more. PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1u4WjNZIr54STftYrAcGu2?si=6236363953c848c8 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Top 10 "New" Emo/Punk Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 99:44


    ** JOIN THE NEW FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ ** By "new," we mean "their first album came out in 2015 or later." Chad Mitchell, maybe my "best new music friend" if you know what I mean by that, joins me to talk through each of our top 10 "new" emo and/or punk bands. I chose to be vulnerable and selected mine entirely based on the total number of Apple Music plays they have in my library. Don't judge me! There was some confusion as to whether or not hardcore bands count -- I thought so, but probably had already told Chad they didn't, so we will need to do a top 10 new hardcore bands episode later, I guess! Artists discussed today include Hot Mulligan, PUP, Beach Slang, Pool Kids, Turnstile, Oso Oso, and more. PGV Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/802347208310205/ Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00OynlFX9n2k2NYGU3eSgs?si=059d640ac83c4878 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    David vs. Goliath: Carly Rae Jepsen's "Emotion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 76:52


    Just like last time with The Starting Line's "Direction," "Emotion" will have to go up against the winner of an 8-album mini-tournament of 2015's biggest pop albums: OneDirection, Mark Ronson, Justin Beiber, Adele, Ellie Goulding, Selena Gomez, and more. Joe Greenetz (Sherwood) joins me again and does the deciding! Nothing weird about two men in their early 40s talking about music kind of made for children, right? Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lz6xxx17ubI9KHn66xwFi?si=20b4780c705a4051 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Confessions of a Music Video Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 81:53


    My old friend DJay Brawner, filmmaker, music video director, and co-owner of the Tuff creative agency, joins me to talk through 10 important music video projects from the early days of his career (No Use for a Name) to his current projects (Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low). We get a behind-the-scenes sense of DJay's job on set and stories about many of the videos. https://tuff.la/ Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6082a2QHs1iLDaWtbfEDEy?si=982bc4ca1a134ed4 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Indie Folk & Americana Mega Tournament (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 94:46


    ** This is Part 3 of 3 ** Lace up your boots, clip on your suspenders, and put on your pork pie hat because we are taking back to your roots! Remember when stomp-clapping indie folk took the entire (white) world by storm? Well, some of that stuff holds up, some doesn't, and plenty of what's been recording both before and since is haunting and beautiful. Ben Bishop (90s Punk Tournament, Dad's Cassette Case) returns for a 34-artist mega tournament of endless-wheat-fields proportions. We're talkin' Sufjan Stevens, Wilco, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers, Lord Huron, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, the Head and the Heart, and so many more. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o5erORVZWI2UXakOVKmvZ?si=9608dd2c5ffe49a0 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Indie Folk & Americana Mega Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 95:33


    ** This is Part 2 of 3 ** Lace up your boots, clip on your suspenders, and put on your pork pie hat because we are taking back to your roots! Remember when stomp-clapping indie folk took the entire (white) world by storm? Well, some of that stuff holds up, some doesn't, and plenty of what's been recording both before and since is haunting and beautiful. Ben Bishop (90s Punk Tournament, Dad's Cassette Case) returns for a 34-artist mega tournament of endless-wheat-fields proportions. We're talkin' Sufjan Stevens, Wilco, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers, Lord Huron, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, the Head and the Heart, and so many more. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o5erORVZWI2UXakOVKmvZ?si=9608dd2c5ffe49a0 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Indie Folk & Americana Mega Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 86:05


    Lace up your boots, clip on your suspenders, and put on your pork pie hat because we are taking back to your roots! Remember when stomp-clapping indie folk took the entire (white) world by storm? Well, some of that stuff holds up, some doesn't, and plenty of what's been recording both before and since is haunting and beautiful. Ben Bishop (90s Punk Tournament, Dad's Cassette Case) returns for a 34-artist mega tournament of endless-wheat-fields proportions. We're talkin' Sufjan Stevens, Wilco, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers, Lord Huron, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, the Head and the Heart, and so many more. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o5erORVZWI2UXakOVKmvZ?si=9608dd2c5ffe49a0 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Blitzkrieg Bop: Analog Crunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 62:03


    Some songs come straight out of the gate like bats out of hell. They announce themselves with maximum energy as the band first kicks in. I love these songs! For the first installment, Captain Ryan Downs joins me as we each choose 6 of our favorite rip-roarin' classic tunes. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qjeLJStfGqwlIF3T7Oq7h?si=cd3d89cbec5c425b Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Rancid vs. NOFX

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 165:11


    California punks Rancid and NOFX have tread much of the same ground, festival lineups, a split EP where they cover each other's songs, and mental space among their large fanbases. But who is better? This is the obvious question that needs answering. You're welcome! My good friend Joey Libolt joins me as Rancid and their family of artists, including Transplants, Operation Ivy, and Tim Armstrong's solo output, face off against NOFX's angsty skate punk. "Like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, where three men find a pot of gold and end up killing one another in the name of greed, some people are poison." Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YZWS0YdJeVLsCOddBGEw4?si=8726748df6444b1a Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Post-Beatles Solo Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 43:22


    Part 2! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uZQdfHJwdw8vzqlAWqtDA?si=f40f7404111844bd Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Post-Beatles Solo Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 86:47


    Who is your favorite Beatle? And do you take into account what they wrote, recorded, and released after the Beatles' breakup? The Fab Four's collective solo efforts are an uneven but rich trove of pop music from the 1970s and beyond. Tyson Motsenbocker returns to help me run a death match of albums by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uZQdfHJwdw8vzqlAWqtDA?si=f40f7404111844bd Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Sugar, We're Throwin' Down: 2007 Emo/Punk Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 102:39


    We're trying out a new episode style, which on-air I called "Sugar, We're Throwin' Down" but in the future, I will probably refer to it as "David vs. Goliath." At any rate, it was my guest David Stuart's idea and basic structure, and I love it! He brought in a favorite and underrated album, The Starting Line's "Direction," which competed head-to-head with the winner of an 8-album mini-tournament of established emo/punk releases from that same year. Also, Kristen Tideman (of Justin Vernon episodes fame) joined us about halfway through! We listen to and discuss Anberlin, Motion City Soundtrack, Against Me!, Paramore, Relient K, and more. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28MPj3MuTdI4tEXN5E6NNo?si=0710a4e9b4d143b0 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    MTV Buzz Bin Shootout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 70:15


    As my guest (Joe Greenetz of Sherwood) explains, for two glorious years in the mid-late 1990s, the Music Television channel put out compilation albums of new songs by breaking artists, most of them firmly in the rock/alternative realm. And, frankly, the people deserve to know definitively which of the two volumes is the superior collection. So we had no choice but to test out a new episode style/game, basically a soccer penalty kick-type "shootout," track competing against track. No one cares about these compilations anymore, but plenty of people still adore these songs, including tracks by Counting Crows, Cake, Stone Temple Pilots, Nada Surf, and more. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5pB7ndl7dl8Tt249xYYWUS?si=004099359adf4780 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Screamo Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 72:40


    ** This is Part 2 ** If you know, you know. And if you don't know, the chances that you will be glad that you found out are pretty slim! Artists include Pierce the Veil, Sason, Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Underoath, Emery, Chiodos, and more. Jed Payne (Church and Other Drugs) is my fantastic co-host for this one! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Gi1fs63mkkVz2XexnLrRd?si=9cc0b7d94ce24ba5 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    Screamo Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 79:18


    If you know, you know. And if you don't know, the chances that you will be glad that you found out are pretty slim! Artists include Pierce the Veil, Sason, Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Underoath, Emery, Chiodos, and more. Jed Payne (Church and Other Drugs) is my fantastic co-host for this one! Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Gi1fs63mkkVz2XexnLrRd?si=9cc0b7d94ce24ba5 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    1st & 2nd Wave Ska Tournament (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 50:09


    ** This is part 2 -- start at Part 1 ** Do you have what it takes to become Chief Rudeboy?! Grab your passports and your time machines as Chris Cron (Melee) and I take you back to 1960s Jamaica and 1980s England. First Wave and 2-Tone ska artists will duke it out in a winner-takes-all tournament. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GSiMy9phtwtmltmkJjXRh?si=d95f746d316b4ef4 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

    1st & 2nd Wave Ska Tournament (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 87:17


    Do you have what it takes to become Chief Rudeboy?! Grab your passports and your time machines as Chris Cron (Melee) and I take you back to 1960s Jamaica and 1980s England. First Wave and 2-Tone ska artists will duke it out in a winner-takes-all tournament. The actual tournament starts around the 29:00 mark if you'd like to skip our throat-clearing and personal ska stories. Don't worry -- eventually we will get around a to a Third Wave ska-punk tourney! Part 2 drops next week. Spotify playlist for today's episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GSiMy9phtwtmltmkJjXRh?si=d95f746d316b4ef4 Dan's music licensing library: https://dankoch.net/library Email Dan: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/prettygoodvibespod/ Artwork: https://www.nickryanluevano.com/

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