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The audio arm of the online music discovery and exploration platform, But I'm Not A Critic Though. For those of us who love music, the artists that make it, and the people who listen to it.

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    • Apr 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Chaos Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 82:25


    AD, Candice, and editor/guest/not guest OG dive head first into chaos aka where we've been for the past 6 months, Hip-Hop "beefs", wrestling, etc. Videos referenced in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/c2y-RepcQ98?si=20NJDqxGBCLKm1Qb Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

    Look What You've Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 79:08


    AD and Candice tackle the discourse around Drake's new album "For All The Dogs" and Joe Budden's industry-shaking critique. This leads to a broader discussion about declining Hip-Hop sales and the mainstream music industry. Videos referenced in the podcast: Joe Budden Critiques "For All The Dogs" and Drake Is Furious https://youtu.be/6BMYIthj01Y?si=QEVLfZNleWRXr8Jj Wallo267's Letter to The Rap Game, Juicy J Says Hip Hop Sales Are Down 40% https://youtu.be/LB1EL0KvvzY?si=xtxudfE3Tawk9zHB Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

    September (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 85:28


    Candice and AD are joined by our editor, OG for our annual R&B-centric episode. Candice's R&B playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7J4CNHCjrUMjuy00fcZPav?si=98be81cc687a4982 Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

    Virgo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 73:48


    Candice and AD discuss Hip Hop 50 and Ebro's now infamous tweet claiming that Hip Hop is being overtaken by Afro-Beats and Latin music. cosmic collective - xtended release: https://open.spotify.com/album/5pBwVoSqbvGLDPEbGfUFsZ?si=ToyNkPFATeu60PZ4Xb-FGg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5pBwVoSqbvGLDPEbGfUFsZ Ta-Ku - Songs To Come Home To: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3RyNOK2vXaGdkRWoh8QmjN?si=qfqWKuDaR2C0Q25S2tpL1Q Tidal - https://tidal.com/browse/album/298880016 Coast Contra - Apt. 505 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/2f9OKBlHW6ZcJ11cutOCGf?si=IeAkaDDmQj6VdeB0LrjUTw Tidal - https://tidal.com/browse/album/221311507 Konshens - Slaps and Chokes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/0hVnB3DBciSqNNCRi3UgFA?si=25eff34460ac434b Tidal - https://tidal.com/browse/album/289328731

    Mad Funny Freestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 76:11


    In this episode of the BINACT Podcast, Candice and AD get back into the swing of things after a self-imposed summer break. Here's how you can support BINACT: Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: http://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact

    U Mad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 65:22


    In this episode of the BINACT Podcast, we explore the blog era of music. From the early 2000s to the mid-2010s, music blogs played a crucial role in shaping the industry and revolutionizing how we discover and consume music. Join us as we delve into our favorite blog-era artists, memories and discuss the lasting legacy of this era. We also get into a debate about movie-going experiences as well. Link to podcast "The Blog Era": Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blog-era/id1676314916 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y1Wtb5TrB1t0b51370beL?si=c7258e3275c045c8

    Block Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 70:00


    Welcome to The BINACT Podcast! Candice opens with a passionate overview of the intrigue surrounding Chloe Bailey. Then we mull over the idea of concert value. Are concerts worth going to anymore? Lastly, we review a very special album from Dende titled "95 Civic". Stream ‘95 Civic: https://ffm.to/95civic#chloebailey #dende #95civic #musicBINACT

    New Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 65:04


    Welcome to The BINACT Podcast! This week we discuss the intriguing topic of AI in the music industry, exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way music is created and consumed. Then we review the latest album from the Gorillaz, "Cracker Island". With their unique blend of genres and innovative production techniques, the Gorillaz have been at the forefront of musical experimentation for over two decades. We'll take a deep dive into the album, discussing its themes, standout tracks, and overall sound. New Noise: Tiakola - Melo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3YjNC4de1PEvhuyZjMyxJU?si=DBFAnC5NR7KvLm4hCh7DsA Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/230156277

    You Can Have It (Boss Babe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 12:59


    Update coming!

    Godspeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 86:13


    For this episode, we're joined by special guest @JayBurritos as we explore the ever-evolving world of music past and present. We take a look back at Frank Ocean's last album, "Blonde". We also give our thoughts on the most impactful era of music and why. Lastly, we discuss the Grammy awards. New Noise: Aya Nakamura - DNK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sDLGR5LQ1pRmyCOT0alhN?si=QrEv7-99Q8-OtGG-jGGbbw Tidal: https://tidal.com/album/273541854 Wilsn - Those Days Are Over Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ymjQZjPQe0pziQ67Y8Ncr?autoplay=true Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/273663820 Yaya Bey - Remember Your North Star Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7BhMDGBQ6xtZl1LwOwueYO?si=Iby9CfuXTHCKf1IRI3KS_Q Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/221245617 Support BINACT! Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: https://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact

    All I Have

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 68:05


    Delving into some pop culture rants this week. New Noise is poppin' though! Listen until the end ;) Here's how you can support BINACT Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: https://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact

    Imagining

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 78:27


    We're back! Getting used to 2023 with the longest intro ever LOL. Here's how you can support BINACT Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: https://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact

    She Got A Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 67:44


    For our 50th episode, we wrapped the year with a review of Hennessy's Time Revealed, Emotional Oranges's The Juice: Vol III, and recapped our favorite projects from 2022. Thank y'all for 50 episodes! Here's how you can support BINACT Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: https://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles

    DFMU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 54:29


    This week we're pretty chill. We're always surprised when we plan to keep it short and sweet but it doesn't happen. Here's how you can support BINACT: Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: https://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles

    Crazy For Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 52:36


    Happy Food Day! Here's a bonus episode featuring one of Candice's best friends, Tamara! We're all over the place but we hit some good points: Mourning Takeoff Vince Staples' latest album, Ramona Park Broke My Heart Renaissance (finally) Coco Jones' latest EP, What I Didn't Tell You Here's how you can support BINACT: Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: https://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles

    Little Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 46:10


    This week we get into an album review of Nao's latest project, And Then Life Was Beautiful. Here's how you can support BINACT: Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: http://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles

    HALLOWEEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 85:26


    This week's episode is a doozy. The rap ladies are fighting, music is being censored in Jamaica, and a certain someone is trying our nerves...AGAIN. Here's how you can support BINACT: Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: http://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles

    Ease Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 20:21


    This week's minisode has a mini Ari Lennox album review and additional rambling. Here's how you can support BINACT: Listen to the show archive: http://anchor.fm/binact Tip on Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/binact Support BINACT Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe Read the blog: http://butimnotacriticthough.com/articles

    September (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 66:43


    This week we sit down for our 3rd R&B episode! We chose our favorite R&B albums from the past 10 years (2012 - 2022). OG's choice: Tigalerro - Phonte & Eric Roberson AD's choice: JMSN - Pllaje Candice's choice: BJ The Chicago Kid - In My Mind New Noise: None this week. Listen to the recommended R&B album! Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    Solar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 72:00


    This week we did our homework from the previous episode. We got to know Sault, the is alleged to be a collective with Cleo Sol, Kid Sister, and Inpro. Before that, we discuss the age-old question...Would you have dinner with [insert artist here] or take [insert dollar amount here]? New Noise - Listen to Sault!!! Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    Out Loud

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 80:16


    This week we talk about "AI musicians" [13:30] and review Syd's Broken Hearts Club [41:53]. Go listen to the album RIGHT NOW!!! New Noise [1:10:50] Candice's recs: Got Em (Sango Remix) - Rochelle Jordan, Know - ELHAE AD's recs: You're My Favorite Day - Akemi Fox, Cheat Codes - Danger Mouse + Black Thought Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    Less Than Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 25:16


    This week, you're in for a Weeknd tour recap minisode from Candice. Be gentle because the internet was kicking her ass. Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    Pardon Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 94:38


    This week, your regular co-hosts are joined by J Nolan, Atlanta's Hip-Hop legend, author, and music education contributor. Our second artist interview of 2022! As of this week, we're on YouTube (Candice cringes, AD shouts)! Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    Naturally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 43:07


    How long does it take to listen to music recs? We wanna know! Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    The Loop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 17:37


    Another Candice minisode with a pep talk sprinkled in. Enjoy! Here's how you can support BINACT: Subscribe to the email newsletter Listen to the show archive Read the blog Tip on Ko-Fi

    There's Alot Going On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 40:12


    Sorry we're tardy to the party. AD did his 2nd minisode talking Drake, Westside Boogie, Logic, AND Kevin Gates. Hip-Hop heads, this is another one for you!

    Free Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 71:38


    Candice and AD pushed through and recorded this episode after recovering from COVID. Be gentle with us, we're all over the place LOL.

    N95

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 80:07


    The Kendrick Lamar album review episode

    Every Good Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 36:05


    It's AD's first minisode!! He covers: Pusha T's It's Almost Dry (Review) Blxst's Before You Go (Review) Jack Harlow's Come Home the Kids Miss You (Half Review/Half Discussion)

    Never Gonna Let You Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 85:33


    This week we are joined by our podcast editor, OG. We love when he can join us for some laughs and intense convos! We cover: 6:26 DJ Kay Slay Passing (R.I.P) 21:56 The last album/project we purchased 50:56 How our short attention spans are hindering our ability to enjoy music Links: Bndwdth music industry IG Reel Jhene Aiko album review Listener Type Newsletter

    Stick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 64:04


    Follow us on Twitter! 0:00 - 6:50: Intro 6:51 - 24:12: Dreamville Fest/D-day Review 24:13 - 36:55: Grammys Chat 36:56 - 1:02:59: The discussion about comedians in today's time. 1:03:00 - end: New Noise

    Blick Blick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 84:27


    Issa laid back episode. 0:00 - 13:59: Intro 14:00 - 21:06: Charli XCX - Crash review + discography discussion 21:07 - 35:05: Dua Lipa's copyright lawsuit 35:06 - 45:59: Nicki Minaj and the pew pew debacle 46:00 - 50:35: Access journalism discussion 50:36 - 58:31: Artists that you are still impacted by 58:32 -1:00:50: Lucky Daye review 1:00:51 - end: Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse review

    Timeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 77:26


    Issa Team Collab! As Candice's late birthday gift, she's opting out of timestamps. This episode is about current vs. older mainstream music quality. Discussions happen. The end.

    Vibe Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 12:10


    Issa minisode, you don't need timestamps LOL.

    Toxic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 72:52


    Issa rant episode. Timestamps: 0:00 - 11:40: Intro 11:41 - 28:59: Spotify vs. Candice 29:00 - 1:01:55: Super Bowl Halftime Show 1:01:56 - 1:06: Lead in for next episode 1:06:01 - end: New Noise (Candice - Katera, AD - Mary J. Blige), wrap-up (Galentine's Playlist, #CultureFix Collab Listening Party)

    Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 64:38


    In this episode, we talk about the Ari Lennox podcast fiasco and give props to Tetsuo & Youth on its 7th anniversary. Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:39: Intro 2:40 - 24:59: Ari Lennox 25:00 - 47:24: Sexualization of Women in Hip-Hop & R&B 47:25 - 55:34: Tetsuo & Youth 55:35 - end: New Noise (Candice - Big K.R.I.T, AD OPN follow-up)

    Is There Someone Else?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 72:30


    We're talking Abel!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00 - 7:22: Intro 7:23 - 52:34: The Weeknd - Dawn FM review 52:35 - 1:07:29: Jay - Z Verzuz convo 1:07:30 - 1:10:25: New Noise (Candice - Iyla, gesaffelstein AD - OPN) 1:10:26 - end: Announcements, plugs, wrap-up

    Bones Become The Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 55:18


    Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022 and a new staple of the podcast: Artist Interviews! Timestamps: 0:00 - 9:21: Introduce Niecy Blues, Trigger warning: Reflection on Bell Hooks, COVID adjustments, and grief 9:22 - 19:59: How have you changed since February 2016 (the first time you were interviewed)? 20:00 - 26:29: Musical influence on Black Southern Christianity + How spirituality plays a part in creativity and healing 26:30 - 38:39: Latest release - Bones Become The Trees 38:40 - end: Touring with Puma Blue

    Famous Last Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 63:59


    We're wrapping up 2021, thank goodness! 0:00 - 13:59: Intro (the robots are coming, NFTs again, stonks...oh yeah and a discussion on rest) 14:00 - 23:29: 2022 Gaze + quick college story time from Candice 23:30 - 42:59: 2021 Music Grades 43:00 - 44:29: Artist's Discography sweet spot (more on this next year) 44:30 - 59:59: New Noise (French Hip-Hop, 4Keus) 1:00:00 - end: Listen up, Joyner Lucas

    FIGHTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 17:24


    I really hope y'all listen to the songs in the titles :) Tweet: https://twitter.com/_ShamGod/status/1466071583865323528?s=20 Mark your calendars for the End of Year Virtual Listening Party!! 12/15/21 at 8 pm (not November like I accidentally said at the very end) And finally, don't subscribe to the email list: http://bit.ly/BINACTemailsubscribe

    Astroworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 75:45


    Trigger Warning: Astroworld Festival Tragedy Discussion Timestamps are provided in case you want to skip some details 0:00 - 5:14: Intro 5:15 - 24:00: Timeline/What do we know? 24:01 - Opinions

    Chlorine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 10:55


    Minisode 3!! Listen to Candice ramble with a new mic

    raw

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 66:22


    0:00 - 4:30 Intro 4:31 - 15:39 Concert talk (of course) 15:40 - 21:06 Spooky song list 21:07 - 43:30 TV (yes, we talk about TV a lot this episode) 43:31 - 50:00 Preparing for the digital apocalypse/Streaming service rant 50:01 - end New Noise/Wrap Up New Noise Malia - Unpolished James Blake - Friends That Break Your Heart Kyle Dion - Sassy **Candice missed the Gallant vinyl. sad.

    September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 46:53


    Happy Soultember! 0:00 - 3:54 Intro 3:55 - 32:39 JMSN - Heals Me review 32:40 - end Cleo Sol - Mother review Love 2 U Video **bonus content from this episode coming to Ko-Fi!!

    Scars.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 9:53


    Minisode 2 Trying a new thing called reading our favorite blog posts! This week, we revisit this gem. Revisiting cancel culture and how we handled it in 2019 and now.

    Apologize

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 68:55


    Hold us accountable! We're timestamping again!!! 0:00 - 4:55 Intro - AD doesn't share his angry orchard. That's probably why I was so spicy later in the episode LOL 4:56 - 43:05 Da Art of Apologizing - Everyone needs to get better at apologizing, especially Da Infant 43:06 - 59:21 Spicy take (you have to listen to find out) - Hint: It's about NY Rappers 59:22 - end New Noise (segment about what's in our ears)

    Switch (6lack or Will Smith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 53:28


    Any takes you've changed your mind on? You're allowed to have a change of heart and grow!!! We go in-depth about ours in this episode.

    Rider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 51:01


    It's been quiet…too quiet. Random episode about adulthood and the return to festivals/concerts! (Volume alert: Sound is louder in this episode. I got a new mic!!)

    Call Me By Your Name

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 70:28


    Lil Nas X dropped a song and video about a month ago. We've all seen it. Here are the thoughts surrounding the moment in time by 3 Black musicheads.

    Thank Me Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 86:08


    Hello? Is this thing on? A discussion of Drake's 3 tracks from early 2021.

    Ascension

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 59:48


    Some of the BINACT team got together under the full moon to discuss artist evolution…and Dogecoin? LOL

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