The Bottom Forty is hosted by Greg Glover who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama but relocated to New York City in the mid 1990's. He co-founded the indie label The Arena Rock Recording Company (Harvey Danger, Superdrag, Elf Power) in 1995 and also served as
The The Bottom Forty podcast is an absolute gem for music lovers. As someone in their 40s, I have been a dedicated listener of Greg's for years, and his bottom 40 segment on Sundays was always a highlight for me. I am thrilled that I can now listen to it on this podcast, as it allows me to discover cool and new-to-me music that I might not have found otherwise. This podcast deserves a perfect rating of 40 out of 40 stars.
One of the best aspects of The Bottom Forty podcast is Greg himself. He is an amazing host with a genuine talent for music selection. His songs have truly changed my life and introduced me to artists and genres that I would never have explored on my own. His passion for music shines through in every episode, and it makes listening to this podcast a delightful experience.
Another great aspect of this podcast is Greg's encyclopedic knowledge of music. It seems like he knows about every obscure artist and hidden gem out there. His ability to find great songs before anyone else does is truly impressive. If you're looking to keep up with the latest trends in music or discover underrated artists, this podcast is the perfect resource.
As much as I love The Bottom Forty podcast, there are some minor drawbacks worth mentioning. Firstly, the frequency of episodes could be improved upon. While I understand that producing high-quality content takes time, waiting too long between episodes can be frustrating for eager fans like myself. Additionally, sometimes the podcast lacks variety in terms of genres or themes explored. It would be great to see more diversity in the song selections to cater to different musical tastes.
In conclusion, The Bottom Forty podcast is an absolute must-listen for any music enthusiast. Greg's talent for music selection combined with his vast knowledge make this podcast an incredible resource for discovering new songs and artists. Despite some minor drawbacks, the overall experience of listening to this podcast is unparalleled. Whether you're commuting to work, working out, or just cleaning at home, give this podcast a listen and prepare to be blown away by the incredible music it has to offer.
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The first new music from Pulp in ages! Yes, please!
Great new tunes plus a "trip" back to the "daisy age"! Enjoy!
You won't hear most of this stuff on terrestrial radio!
Long-running Bay Area band release new track via Craigslist and more!
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Animal Collective's Panda Bear returns with a song that sounds like it could roll during the closing credits of a movie in 1986 or 1968! Hear this and more!
Plus, member of the Super Furry Animals (minus Gruff) return with Das Koolies!
A new ripper from Viagra Boys plus the ever-evolving Young Knives and more!
We'll celebrate the birthday of one of my all-time fave lead singers plus hear new music from Perfume Genius, Babe Rainbow and feature a track from my fave release of this young year! Enjoy!
B40 faves the Young Knives return and once again refuse to be pigeonholed! Plus, new music from Swervedriver, Horsegirl and a chilled classic from 1998!
Happy New Year! First new one of 2025. Welcome back to all of us! Enjoy.
The last issue of 2024! See you in 2025!
Newcastle's Beth Jean Houghton (aka Du Blonde) has been a B40 fave for a decade and we're super-happy to hear new music!
Another half hour of great tunes you likely won't hear anywhere else!
New music from Doves plus some not-so-easy listening vintage PIL and more!
The first new music from criminally-underrated NYC band Calla plus a Talking Heads leftover from the first album and more!
Discover new music from Peter Perrett, Ain't and more! Plus, hear a lesser-played track from the Holy Grail of shoegaze albums!
New music from TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebempe from his forthcoming solo release!
New music from LCD Soundsystem, Girl and Girl, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory and more!
New music from Aussie band Babe Rainbow that sounds like a modern day 'Mac to our ears! Also, we'll celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sophomore release from legend Tom Waits with our fave track from The Heart of Saturday Night! Enjoy.
Salt Lake City's The Mellons deliver a fresh-yet-retro-sounding gem along with new music from the criminally-underrated JD McPherson, The Horrors and more!
New tunes from Silverbacks, A Place To Bury Strangers and more! Plus, celebrate the anniversary of my favorite Fiona Apple LP with my fave track from it! Enjoy!
Get in touch!New tunes from: White Denim, Easy Sleeper and Suzanne Vega on a couple things that make NYC...well...NYC: rats and The Ramones! Enjoy!
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What's up? Ya dig?Two hours of new-wave era goodness!
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What's up? Ya dig?Vermont's finest (not Ben & Jerry's) Thus Love return with a great new track! Also, new music for those of us that sorely miss Knoxville's criminally-underrated Superdrag! Their main man John Davis is back with a new solo effort!
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What's up? Ya dig?Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug returns with his Sunset Rubdown project for the first new music in 15 years plus an unearthed track from Ween and more!
What's up? Ya dig?New music from Public Service Broadcasting, TR/ST, Heartworms and more!
Taking a lil' break after this one so you can catch up!
Yet another new track from GBV plus mercury and more!
Another two hours of new wave-era stuff for your aural pleasure!
Nap Eyes, a track from The Cars so-called "greatest hits" album and more!
New music from legends The The, a nearly-forgotten ambient/electronic LP from the early '80s that was recently reissued and more!
New music from MILLY, Girl and Girl and more!1
Redd Kross are back! Also, new music from +/- and King Hannah! Enjoy!
Another two hours of new wave, post-punk and more!