The Good Music Show

Continuing our review of 2024, today we discuss our picks for 2024 albums of the year, ie the albums we are most excited to talk about. It just so happens we picked albums that we both already loved before embarking on this 2024 episode journey!First we'll do a little rapid fire album discussion pulling from each of our 2024 Album Topsters (see link below). We revisit our thoughts on the much discussed Brat and Alligator Bites Never Heal, as well as two underrated rap albums Dark Times and Pinball, among others.Then we get into Julius's album pick - Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay. This duo's 2024 offering is a dynamic and conceptual album filled with catchy melodies. The music is catchy and expertly crafted, not to mention their great visual art in music videos and live performances.Then we get into a personal favorite for Danny, Sturgill Simpson who released an album under the name "Johnny Blue Skies." We'll get into what lead him to the name change, how his music affected country as a whole, and how Sturgill's no-frills, jam-forward live shows became a hugely popular live show over the past year.Image - Magdalena Bay Music VideoSturgill GQ articleSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

We are back after some time away to talk 2024! Today, we've got two 5-song playlists to dig into, next week we talk 2 albums.We swap songs and talk about what stood out to us during a great year for music. You can also check out our mid-year review we did in season 1, but this episode we take a step back and get the big picture a few months after the debris has settled.We'll talk about Danny's country takes, Julius's in depth thoughts on the Drake vs Kendrick beef, the state of rap music, and the release of "Diamond Jubilee" in the streaming age.Songs discussed:"Bi" - SahBabii"$10 Cowboy" - Charley Crockett"Common Denominator" - 454 ft. tutu"I Never Lie" - Zach Top"Days" - Ravyn Lenae"Wild Juanita's Cactus Juice" - Kaitlin Butts"meet the grahams" - Kendrick Lamar"On My Knees" - MJ Lenderman"If You Hear Me Crying" - Cindy Lee"Keep Me in Your Heart" - Willie NelsonLinks to playlists below:Danny's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Today on the Good Music Show - we make another drastic format change to discuss a "Good" Music Movie! Brick by Br...err I mean Piece by Piece is a LEGO animated documentary about the life and career of PHARRELL WILLIAMS. Directed by Morgan Neville, and starring several artists who've worked with Pharrell, we dissect the central question surrounding this movie: why?Joining us is LEGO film expert Danny Vincent, who also happens to host a few great podcasts as well. Danny V guides us through the film's journey, and we ask the hard hitting questions that everyone wants to know. Is Kelis mentioned? Do they show the hat? How much do they reveal about Williams' relationship to Chad Hugo?All of that plus extremely dated discussions of our Super Bowl predictions, Grammy's recap, and thoughts on the Lilo and Stitch teaser (not the trailer which has since come out).Link to Piece by Piece Soundtrack PlaylistPlease check out Danny Vincent's podcasts at the links below:Looking for the Ocean: A Pixar Journey: a podcast about everything Pixar with episodes featuring Danny and Julius!It Happened One Podcast: a podcast about relationships in movies!The Snub Club: a podcast about film history!Danny's Letterboxd Page: chock full of a ton of great reviews!Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

"Alright, well. We never doing that again" - Aubrey Drake Graham, February 4, 2025Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Brrr... it's time for everyone's favorite season to have its day in court on the Good Music Show. Today we discuss two albums that make us think of winter.We start with Danny's pick which continues his trend of finding a song that deals with a season, and making the case why the album its on also represents that season. When he heard Song for a Winter's Night by Gordon Lightfoot - a legendary folk singer-songwriter from Canada - he thought it was the perfect non-Christmas song. This album is half new recordings of Gordon's catalog and half compilation of his Warner hits. Though a variety of seasons and weather are represented here, the warmness of both Gord's voice and the production by Lenny Waronker are a perfect sonic stand-in for a crackling fire for those cold, lonely winter months (or in Danny's case, days)Then we talk about an album that to Julius represents the sadness and introspection often brought on by winter. "The Velvet Rope" is a peak in a run of excellent albums by Janet Jackson, who unfortunately doesn't get talked about enough in today's pop ecosystem. We compare this album to current trends in pop, as well as praise the impeccable production by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Janet's experience at the time of making this album results in many songs dealing with extreme emotions and allows for the listener to experience validation and catharsis through the energetic and crisp production. Now is the time to appreciate what Janet accomplished, despite anything that may have overshadowed her art.Songs featured in this episode:Canadian Railroad Trilogy (from "The Way I Feel" and "Gord's Gold")SundownOld Dan's RecordsGot 'Til It's GoneGot 'TIl It's Gone (Ummah Jay Dee's Revenge Mix)Go DeepMy NeedSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the Good Music Show - we have more episodes planned for Season 2 and we'd like to share the music we'll be talking about in advance!Here is the rundown:Winter"Gord's Gold" - Gordon Lightfoot"The Velvet Rope" - Janet Jackson2024 Year in Review - 2 Part Episode: Albums and Songs"Passage du Desir" - Johnny Blue Skies"Imaginal Disk" - Magdalena BayDanny's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeTiny Desk ConcertsDanny's Picks: Classic - Hidden GemJulius's Picks: Classic - Hidden GemFirst Listens"Tonight's the Night" - Neil Young"The Idiot" - Iggy PopPlaylist: X FilesDanny's Playlist: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius's Playlist: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

It's Dilla Time this week on the Good Music Show. On this episode, Julius leads us in a discussion on the legendary producer/rapper J Dilla, who tragically only has one 3 album run to talk about.We'll cover his debut solo album, his most famous album that arrived 3 days before his passing, and what should be considered his final album even though it was finished and released posthumously. Dilla made a huge impact on music in general, so of course we'll talk about the many projects that he worked on and the resulting influence.Dilla is a fascinating and mysterious figure, so we'll attempt to bust some of the myths surrounding him and his work. We hope listeners will get a chance to look past the huge impact of Donuts to discover everything he brought to the table and appreciate his unique talent.Sources:"Dilla Time" - Dan Charnas (excerpt available here)MixMagPopMattersPitchforkSongs featured in this episode:Welcome 2 DetroitClimax - Slum VillageRunnin' - The PharcydeStill Shining - Busta RhymesY'all Ain't ReadyDonuts (Outro) / WorkinonitStopWhip You With a Strap - Ghostface KillahGeek Down (featuring Busta Rhymes)J Dilla's Last BeatTime: The Donut of the HeartSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

It's been a minute since our last proper episode, so thanks for bearing with us! We've been hard at work on two special episodes that break our normal format. Introducing "3 Album Runs." We'll devote a full episode to dive into 3 albums from one artist, discussing the music, the context in which they came out, and connecting the dots of how the music progressed over time.Today, Danny takes the lead on a series of 3 albums from the Boss: Bruce Springsteen. This run takes place in the 80's when Bruce was at the height of fame, but the uninitiated may be surprised at what they hear: a subdued demo-tape of an album and a mostly solo "bedroom" divorce album as the bread of the meaty, saucy "Born in the U.S.A." samwidge.Not only do we give our thoughts on these three albums, but we provide the context in which they came out: Bruce's arc up to this point, the state of his mental and physical health. Plus, where in the world is Little Steven, how did "A Star is Born" (2017) predict the future of popular music - and what does that have to do with Bruce Springsteen???Next week we will discuss a 3 album run from J Dilla, and then we'll be back to the regular format.Sources:"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen"There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' and the End of the Heartland" by Steven Hyden"Bruce" by Peter Ames CarlinSongs featured in this episode:"Born in the U.S.A. - Live September 1985""Banned in the U.S.A." - 2 LIVE CREW"Sandpaper" - Zach Bryan feat. Bruce Springsteen"I'm On Fire""Nebraska""Atlantic City""Darlington County""Glory Days" - Live on Late Night with David Letterman"Tougher Than The Rest - Live April 1988""Cautious Man""Seeds - Live September 1985"Tunnel of Love Tour Video mentioned in episodeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Hello all, I am writing this a few weeks after we recorded to say this is the last episode dropping this year. Do not despair, we will be coming out strong into the new year with our 3 album-run deep dive episodes that we promised in the preview. But I just want to thank everyone who gave us a chance in our first year. We appreciate everyone who told us were listening, you know who you are - please message us "potato salad" if you read this! More season 2 is to come with new episodes planned that we will preview soon.We usually try to keep it vague but time is weird, so you are allowed to know that this was recorded almost a month after the passing of Quincy Jones, and a week after the release of Kendrick Lamar's surprise album "GMX." Julius took time to mull over a playlist that pays tribute to Quincy Jones' artistry, and willingness to allow it to be remixed and sampled by rappers, which is just one of many things to celebrate about him. Links to the playlist of songs and the song they sample below!Then we give our early reactions to GNX - an album that received mixed reviews out of the gate. We address some of those reviews and give our own takes, and what you will hear is shocking: We love it!We cap it off by reacting to some rather disappointing news about De La Soul's cold reaction to the newly released cultural biography "High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul" by Marcus J. Moore. If you listen our "Fall" episode, you'll get more context on why we felt the need to react.Happy new year everyone! See you in... gulp... 2025!!!!Songs featured in the episode:Links to the Quincy Jones Playlist:Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Part 2 is here! Our resident film expert Julius dives right into their list, which is full of great music in addition to mesmerizing films that feature it. From the Lynchian "Blue Velvet" to the short but perfect party film "Lovers Rock," you will be more than satisfied checking out any of the films on this list!Songs/Movies Discussed"In Dreams" - Roy Orbison - from Blue Velvet (1986) - dir David Lynch"Love and Happiness" - Al Green  - from Menace II Society (1993) dir. Allen and Albert Hughes"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" - DEVO - from Casino (1995) dir. Martin Scorsese"Silly Games" - Janet Kay - from Lovers Rock (2020) (from Small Axe series) dir. Steve McQueen"Everytime" - Britney Spears - from Spring Breakers (2012) dir. Harmony KorinePlaylistsDanny: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeStay tuned for a bonus episode paying tribute to Quincy Jones and discussing the new Kendrick Lamar album! Menace II Society is back on in the cultural spotlight mainly because Julius chose to discuss it in this episode, but I guess Kendrick did reference it in the squabble up video. He must have hacked our Google Drive and saw our notes! He a fan, he a fan, he a fan...Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

You know the drill, Danny and Julius talked for way too long and now the episode is split into 2 parts! It's like the new Wicked movie! Topical, eh?First up is Danny's playlist. This playlist tells the story of Danny's youth where he grew to appreciate movies enough to want to study them in college. Of course Julius provides some excellent film criticism, particularly to a mutual favorite film from 2016, Moonlight.Songs/Movies Discussed"Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" - Ramones - from School of Rock (2003) dir. Richard Linklater"The Man in Me" - Bob Dylan - from The Big Lebowski (1998) dir. Coen BrothersKaw-liga - Hank Williams - from Moonrise Kingdom (2012) dir. Wes Anderson"Cell Therapy" - Goodie Mob - from Moonlight (2016) dir. Barry Jenkins"Beyond the Sea" - Bobby Darin - from Finding Nemo (2003) dir. Andrew Stanton & Goodfellas (1990) dir. Martin Scorcese"Me & Mr. Hohner" - Bobby DarinCheck back in next week to hear Julius's version!PlaylistsDanny: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

"It's kind of a cosmic gumbo, it almost moves to the beat of jazz" - Santa Claus on the film Detective CrashmoreWhat would cosmic gumbo be in music form? Today we answer that question with two fantastic albums. One that will blow your mind with its insane instrumentation and send you on a journey through the afterlife. The other will have you moaning the blues and rocking along with a cosmic preacher delivering a sermon about the state of the world in 1971. Both albums are made up of a variety of different influences that come together to form something greater than the sum of its parts, just like gumbo. Let's just hope it doesn't waste all over the car.Songs featured in this episode:Turkey Dog ComaDead Man's TetrisCoronus, the TerminatorJambalayaGoin' Down (Eastbound and Down Theme)It's a Hard Rain Gonna FallCrystal Closet QueenLittle Richard at the 1988 Grammy'sVideo of Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, and Ray Charles mentioned in the episodeShout to out two incredible sources used in the Leon Russell section:Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History by Bill JanovitzPicnic: Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Tradition by Dave Dalton ThomasSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Recorded in early October, we reflect on two recent losses in the music world. The one that was most recent was Kris Kristofferson, so we paid  tribute to a one-of-a-kind legend that made waves in the world of movies, and even bigger ones in music. As we reflected on recent losses, Julius wanted to talk about the far too soon loss of Rich Homie Quan, an Atlanta hip-hop great who changed the game both solo and collaborating with Young Thug.Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

We had to take a few weeks off, but we are back with an episode that is almost as good as the music featured in it - AND THE MUSIC IS VERY GOOD!The idea was to pitch songs that should be used in a sample. Such a fun thought experiment that we thought we should focus on a specific instrument so we could make this a series. So today we present the drums edition of this playlist-based concept.First we'll get into Danny's playlist, featuring 8 songs made up of 2-song pairings that exist in similar spaces. We'll cover country, gritty rock, swampy soulful country funk, and then a random pairing of songs that happen to work fantastic together.Then we'll get into Julius's playlist which covers grunge, Krautrock, and soul - a mix of songs that will have you dancing along while craving buttery chicken. With the last minute addition of a Bjork song it rounds out to 8 classic songs, old and new, that you can jam out to in any setting.Songs featured in this episode:Gettin' HappyHang You From the HeavensTulsa Turnaround (Tyler Childers Live at Farm-Aid)Melt Not My Igloo (Common Remix)Vitamin CTerrapin (Conductor Williams Remix)Links to our Playlists:Danny: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeCheck our Season 2 preview episode description to see what music we'll be discussing next!Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

On today's bonus episode, we'll dive deeper into what we love about De La Soul's music - Danny gets a taste of Radiohead - and we talk about the XXL Brainrot Cypher. All of that and more on the Good Music Show!Check out our Season 2 Preview episode to see what we'll be discussing in the very near future!Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Kicking off the season is a super-sized seasonal episode about fall!First up - the second album from rap group De La Soul. We'll talk about the variety of styles across the album, threaded together by the signature De La Soul charm and wisdom. This self-aware and self-referential group was a big part of Julius's back-to-school fall world, and now Danny has become a dedicated customer of the De La Donut Store.Then we go back into the Willie-verse and play around amongst the stars. This vibey album is something Danny always spins when the weather gets cooler. We'll get into Willie's inspirations that helped shaped this album and what it was like releasing an album of old standards in the middle of the outlaw country craze.Songs featured in this episode:Superfast JellyfishAfro Connections at a Hi 5Millie Pulled a Pistol on SantaMy Brother's a BaseheadOn the Sunny Side of the StreetI Can See Clearly NowCheck our Season 2 preview episode description to see what music we'll be discussing next!Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

We are back! In their triumphant return to music podcasting, Julius and Danny discuss: their end of summer listening, individual explorations into the Grateful Dead and Oasis, and (unsurprisingly) current trends in rap, pop, and country.All of that before previewing what's to come in our first run of season 1. Here is a rundown of what we'll cover in the next batch of episodes:Fall"De La Soul is Dead" - De La Soul"Stardust" - Willie NelsonPlaylist: Pitching Samples - DRUMSDanny: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeCosmic Gumbo"Leon Russell and the Shelter People" - Leon Russell"You're Dead" - Flying LotusPlaylist: Music from MoviesDanny: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeOur New Deep Dive Series: 3 Album Runs Bruce Springsteen"Nebraska" > "Born in the USA" > "Tunnel of Love"J Dilla"Welcome 2 Detroit" > "Donuts" > "The Shining"Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

We are back for more 2024 music!First we'll give a rundown of 2024 releases on our radar, some hot and some not! We'll talk about Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Anderson .Paak, Cindy Lee, MIKE, Charley Crockett and more! Plus a GMS Roundup of artists we've covered putting out new stuff. Then each of us built a 3 song playlist to spotlight some of the tracks we were most excited about from this year, so we go through those track by track.Playlists:Danny's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicJulius's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify- Youtube - Apple MusicSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

2024 is half over, and we're here to tell you about good music that came out this year.First, we look at the stellar sophomore album from Sierra Ferrell. An artist who is dominating the world of folk-country-Americana and for good reason. Her voice and style are unmatched, and she delivers an album of foot stompers, sweet tales of love, and devastating tales of heartbreak and murder.Then, we get into Mach-Hommy. An artist who is truly carving out a unique path by challenging the norms of the business side of music. His 2024 album demonstrates his power and craft. We'll talk about the production, features, and the general things about his career that impress us.Join us next week for a follow up on more 2024 music, including 6 songs that we are spotlighting.Next up2024 New Music Favorites - Songs + Other Notable ReleasesDanny's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicJulius's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify- Youtube - Apple MusicSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

A continuation of our discussion on Conway Twitty and Eminem, on this episode we will be highlighting good songs from the two artists we talked about last week. First, Danny got carried away and kept adding songs to what was supposed to be a 3 song playlist. By showcasing 3 stages of Conway Twitty's career, we are treated with songs that demonstrate better writing, but crucially his excellent voice at the peak of its powers.Then we go deeper in to Eminem as an artist. We talk about what makes him tick and what makes him so popular. We also have some side discussions about Jay-Z vs Nas, the Alchemist, and Eminem's upcoming album.Danny's Conway Twitty Playlist - Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicJulius's Eminem Playlist - Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicSongs featured in this episode with link to purchase:There Stands the GlassHell of a LifeStud SpiderRenegadeDon't Let Me Down (Youtube Link)Coming up:2024 New Music Favorites - AlbumsSierra Ferrell - Trail of FlowersMach-Hommy - #RICHAXXHAITIAN2024 New Music Favorites - Songs + Other Notable ReleasesDanny's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicJulius's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify- Youtube - Apple MusicSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Julius's daunting prompt for this episode was to find an album with one good song. This week on the Good Music Show, we discuss mostly bad music. And feel free to make your guesses now, we won't reveal the 1 good song right away! Just don't click the links below if you don't want it spoiled!First, Julius's pick is Eminem's "Recovery," an album they heard when it first came out and marked a downward spiral for Eminem's career. We'll break down Eminem's place in American music culture, and what turns us off from his music, as well as what works.Then, Danny provided an album from Conway Twitty's later years that doesn't hold a candle to his best work. A project that is overall meandering and lacks the confidence and swagger that won the hearts of a lot of women in the 70's.Tune in next week where we mend the wounds left by our eviscerating commentary, and discuss songs by both artists that we love!Songs featured in the episode, spoiler alert!Eminem's One Good SongConway Twitty's One Good SongLink to the video we watched at the endComing up:Bonus: Good Songs by Conway Twitty and EminemDanny's Playlist - Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicJulius's Playlist - Spotify - Youtube - Apple Music2024 New Music FavoritesSierra Ferrell - Trail of FlowersMach-Hommy - #RICHAXXHAITIANDanny's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicJulius's 3 2024 Songs: Spotify - Youtube - Apple MusicSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

On today's bonus, Danny gives an update on the Wu-Tang solo albums he has checked out after the ODB bonus episode.  Plus we talk about the recently-released-at-the-time-of-recording Apple Music 100 Best Albums. In addition to laughing at the absurdity of some of the rankings, we talk about the nature of "best of" lists and how they could be better.Song featured in this episode with link to purchase:GZA - 4th ChamberComing up:1 Good SongEminem - "Recovery"Conway Twitty - "Southern Comfort"2024 New Music Favorites (1st Half of the Year)Send us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

It is easy to take for granted having access to almost all recorded music in existence. But having a collection of physical copies of your favorite music makes you realize how special it is. So today we are featuring two albums from each of our collections.First up, Sidelong by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. This debut album immediately grabbed Danny's attention upon hearing it, and he has been following bandleader River Shook through lineup changes and side projects ever since. Check it out if you want catchy, well-written, outlaw country style bangers and ballads. Then we'll talk Mitski, who similarly has had a very consistent output. Her 4th studio album has one of her most iconic songs, but we'll talk about how all of her albums have at least one standout pop banger for the ages. This one is full of Pixies-esque loud-quiet-loud rock tunes, mixed with some art-rock / electronic influences. Plus, emotional lyrics that could just as easily be found in a book of poetry.Since buying music directly from the artist is the best way to support them, here are links to buy these albumsPuberty 2SidelongSongs featured in this episode:Make It Up To MamaFuck UpYour Best American GirlDan the DancerComing up:Bonus9. One Good SongEminem - RecoveryConway Twitty - Southern ComfortSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Continuing our side-by-side discussion of Atlanta rap giants Future and Young Thug, today we are focusing on what they bring to the table when they are featured on other artists' songs.DRAM, Playboi Carti, Drake, Rihanna, and Travis Scott are just a handful from a long list of artists who know that adding Young Thug and/or Future to a track is a cheat code for a great song. Both artists are able to sync up to the energy of any given track, and often choose to rap like they have something to prove. Songs featured in this episode with links to purchase:MisunderstoodTeen XLink to playlists:Danny's Playlist (also here on YouTube)Julius's Playlist (also here on YouTube)Coming Up8. Physical Media SpecialMitski - Puberty 2Sarah Shook and the Disarmers - SidelongBonus9. One Good SongConway Twitty - Southern ComfortEminem - RecoverySend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Today we will take a look at two contemporaries in the rap world: Future and Young Thug. These two guys from Atlanta are prolific rappers in their own right, but they are also friends and collaborators. On this episode we will look at their contributions to hip-hop and what makes each of them special through the lens of six songs by each artist. Danny brought 6 Thugger songs, and Julius brought 6 Future Songs.We'll talk about how they quickly developed their own styles separating them from their early influences, how they use emotion to drive their most powerful songs, and generally nerd out over some of our favorite lines from each.Join us next week for a bonus episode where we break down some great features from these 2 artists. Check out the songs we picked below!Songs featured in this episode with links to purchase:I Serve the BaseHATE THE REAL ME2 Cups StuffedSup MateDanny's Playlist (also here on YouTube)Julius's Playlist (also here on YouTube)Coming UpBonus8. Physical Media SpecialMitski - Puberty 2Sarah Shook and the Disarmers - SidelongBonusSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Recorded during the "Beer" sessions, we go more in depth into the lore of the Wu-Tang Clan as a whole, as well as their solo projects. Danny asks Julius for 3 Wu-Tang solo projects to properly begin his Wu-Tang journey, something that Julius began as a kid. We'll also give thoughts on the Wu-Tang clan documentary series "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men"Coming up:Ep. 7: Side by Side: Playlist EpisodeYoung Thug - 6 songs picked by DannyFuture - 6 songs picked by JuliusEp. 7 Bonus - 3 Features, found on the above playlistsEp. 8: Physical Media Special - Albums we OwnSarah Shook & the Disarmers - SidelongMitski - Puberty 2Send us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Crack open a beer with us as we talk about two artists who became legends for their rebellious music.First we'll cover one of the many greatest hits compilations from Johnny Paycheck. "Biggest Hits" covers Paycheck's time with Epic and Billy Sherrill in the producer's chair. We'll talk about his outlaw image, the good and bad sides of his rocky career, and Julius offers an interesting interpretation of "She's All I Got"Then we'll talk about the wild debut album from Ol' Dirty Bastard - which plainly and profanely displays his personality. We'll talk at length about his need to entertain, and how that results in some fun, chaotic, and incredible rap music that only can be pulled off by ODB.Both of these artists were unafraid to speak their mind, leading them to success despite personal struggles that interfered with that. Songs featured in this episode:Johnny Paycheck - Friend, Lover, Wife - PurchaseJohnny Paycheck - Fifteen Beers - PurchaseODB - Raw Hide - PurchaseODB - Brooklyn Zoo III (Tiger Crane) - Purchase JPEGMAFIA - Real **** - PurchaseComing UpBonus Episode: Wu Tang Clan documentary series and solo projectsEp. 7: Side by Side: a playlist episode discussing Young Thug and FutureYoung Thug - 6 songs picked by DannyFuture - 6 songs picked by JuliusEp. 7 Bonus: 3 features from Young Thug and FutureICYMI: Danny wrote a blog about Willie, check it out here.Send us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson . It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing.Recorded during the "Party Soundtracks" sessions, Danny and Julius share opinions and stories about seeing live music. From a story about filming a concert in an auditorium, to people passing out from standing too long.Coming UpEp. 6: BeerJohnny Paycheck - "Biggest Hits"Ol' Dirty Bastard - Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty VersionBonus Mini EpisodeEp. 7: Side by Side: Playlist EpisodeYoung Thug - 6 songs picked by DannyFuture - 6 songs picked by JuliusSend us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson. It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there, definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing.Today we take on the difficult task of finding an album that could soundtrack a party front to back, without skipping.First we'll talk about "In Time" by the Mavericks - a timeless sounding album that brought the Mavericks back from hiatus. Combining the sounds of country, Tex-Mex, swing, blues, and good ol' rock n'roll - the Mavericks deliver an album that will have you dancing in the moonlight the whole way through.Then we'll talk about the infamous Azealia Banks and her mind-blowing album "Broke with Expensive Taste." This album is like a dream, constantly throwing curveballs at you and testing the limits of what is possible in a rap album. Of course we'll talk about some of the controversies involved with this extremely talented rapper and singer, but we argue why her music should be given all the flowers it deserves.Though these albums come from completely different worlds, you'll be unable to resist the skilled musicianship flooding both of these albums. And if you put on both of these albums at a party, you'll find yourself still dancing for hours after the party ends.Songs featured in this episode:Born to Be Blue - PurchaseCome Unto Me - Purchase212 - PurchaseNude Beach a-Go-Go - PurchaseComing UpBonus Mini EpisodeEp. 6: BeerJohnny Paycheck - "Biggest Hits"Ol' Dirty Bastard - "Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version"Send us a text message!Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Spring is the prompt for today's episode, and boy did we pick some fantastic albums that will make you feel every emotion in the book. First we'll cover Allison Russell's 2023 album "The Returner." A vibrant, groovy album that will lift you out of the darkness so that you may dance in the light. We'll talk about how how sometimes the Grammy's get it right, how music can make you believe in magic, and how popular music today sometimes lacks the energy that Allison Russell brings in full force on this album.Then, we'll cover the debut mixtape from Chicago rapper Noname: "Telefone." It brings up a discussion on the idea of "mixtapes" in general, and how this project is crafted  with the skill of someone making a full blown album so early in her career. This mixtape takes you on an emotional journey of life and death while showcasing some incredible rapping on a project that Julius declares only gets better on future projects.Together these albums give you a masterclass on fleshing out a themed collection of songs. They highlight the importance of community and demonstrate the healing power of positivity and vulnerability. if you think I'm exaggerating with any of the statements, you haven't heard these records. Fix that!Songs featured in this episode:Allison Russell - The Returner - PurchaseNoname - Sunny Duet - PurchaseComing Up:Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that can soundtrack a party front to back)Azealia Banks - "Broke with Expensive Taste"The Mavericks - "In Time"Bonus Mini EpisodeEp. 6: BeerJohnny Paycheck: "Biggest Hits"Ol' Dirty Bastard" "Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version"Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Recorded during the Sentimental Albums Sessions, Julius talks about his personal opinions when it comes to rap beef. Specifically here comparing 2 recent examples: Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj; and Freddie Gibbs vs JPEGMAFIA.Coming UpEp. 4: SpringNoname - "Telefone"Allison Russell - "The Returner"Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that can soundtrack a party front to back)Azealia Banks - "Broke with Expensive Taste"The Mavericks - "In Time"Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Our first episode covering albums! First up, Julius gives Danny 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me." We'll talk about 2Pac's rough and rowdy ways that produced some of the biggest music of the 90's, both in terms of popularity and in sound. Being the first double album of rap, it is full of insane beats and collaborations with both legendary and underrated rappers. Julius also gets into how these sounds were always around during childhood and helped instill confidence in the face of bullies. Then, Danny gives Julius Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger." This album helped solidify Willie Nelson as one of country's biggest stars by finally carving his own path and creating his own sound. Danny discusses how this was the album that first  sparked his Willie obsession. We'll also cover what Nashville was like at the time of its release and the crucial role of Willie's "little" sister Bobbie.Put together, these albums evoke discussions on the depiction of violence in music, the power of having a musical family to collaborate with, and much much more.Songs featured in this episode:All About U - PurchaseCalifornia Love (Remix) - PurchaseGot My Mind Made Up - PurchaseTime of the Preacher - PurchaseDown Yonder (Live from Woodstock 99) - WatchHands on the Wheel - PurchaseJust As I Am - PurchaseComing Up:Bonus Mini EpisodeEp. 4: SpringNoname - "Telefone"Allison Russell - "The Returner"Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that can soundtrack a party front to back)Azealia Banks - "Broke with Expensive Taste"The Mavericks - "In Time"Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Part 2 of our first proper episode is here! If you haven't had the chance to catch up on Part 1, you're going to want to! We pick up right back where we left off talking about the enigmatic Prince and bonding over our mutual love for the most taxinest B-Boys (shoutout Tax Day 2024).We'll also talk about a couple of Danny's favorite current artists facilitating the progression of country music,  as well as a sampling of Julius's favorite rap: from the neo-soul infused Lauryn Hill to the trap drawl of FutureSongs discussed in this episode (songs in bold appear in the episode)Julius's Picks: Spotify, Tidal, Youtube6. Sign O' The Times - Prince7. Supermodel - SZA - Purchase8. Lost Ones - Ms. Lauryn Hill9. Thought It Was a Drought - Future10. A Lot's Gonna Change - Weyes BloodDanny's Picks: Spotify, Tidal, Youtube6. Cover Me Up - Jason Isbell - Purchase7. Ole Man Trouble - Otis Redding - Purchase8. No Regular Dog - Kelsey Waldon9. Wordless Chorus - My Morning Jacket10. Let The Mermaids Flirt with Me- Logan LedgerComing UpEp. 3: Sentimental Albums2Pac - "All Eyez on Me"Willie Nelson - "Red Headed Stranger"Special Bonus Mini EpisodeEp. 4: SpringNoname - "Telefone"Allison Russell - "The Returner"Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

During the recording of our first proper episode of The Good Music Show, we realized talking about 20 of our favorite songs/artists takes a long time!Part 1 of 2 covers a lot: the insane output of Cash Money records, Ray Charles' country roots, Willie Nelson doing pop standards, and the perfect rock n' roll music of the Stooges.  This episode covers the first 5 songs on each of our playlists which are linked below.Songs discussed in this episode (songs in bold appear in the episode)Julius's Picks: Spotify, Tidal, YoutubeIntro - JUVENILE, Big Tymers - PurchaseSunday Morning - The Velvet Underground, NicoLATE NIGHT - 454Hot Stuff - Donna SummerDown on the Street - The Stooges - Purchase Danny's Picks: Spotify, Tidal, YoutubeLocation Remote - Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist - PurchaseBye Bye Love - Ray CharlesSweet Revenge - John Prine - PurchaseRhymin' & Stealin' - Beastie BoysStardust - Willie NelsonComing UpEp. 2 Track 1's Part 2Ep. 3: Sentimental Albums2Pac - "All Eyez on Me"Willie Nelson - "Red Headed Stranger"Ep. 4: SpringNoname - "Telefone"Allison Russell - "The Returner"Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

April Fools? No this isn't a prank, we really decided to debut a podcast on April 1st!Join Danny and Julius for the premiere episode of The Good Music Show! A podcast where each episode, we swap an album or playlist of songs based on a theme/prompt and discuss our thoughts. For our first episode, we go into the background of how the show began, share our backgrounds as music fans, and preview what you can expect in the future.Coming Up (if you want to listen ahead)Ep. 2: Track 1's PlaylistDanny's PlaylistJulius's PlaylistEp. 3: Sentimental Albums2Pac - "All Eyez on Me"Willie Nelson - "Red Headed Stranger"Follow us: Instagram Twitter Tiktok We'd like to hear from you - send us an email: thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!