Two college radio DJs during the 90s, hosts Keith and Steve helped expose bands like Nirvana, Pavement and PJ Harvey. They went to shows, interviewed musicians and reviewed albums for various zines and papers. They worked security at concerts and once, even did load-in for Phish. Now they’re dads. Whether you want to explore lesser-known music or take a trip down memory lane, tune in to The New Dad Rock. Join hosts Keith and Steve as they navigate the ages together, sharing their love of music across various eras and genres. Always well intentioned, often well informed, seldom boring, The New Dad Rock will expand your mind.
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After a much-anticipated hiatus, The Dads are back in action and ready to rock the podcast world! But that's not all – they're shaking things up with a fresh rebranding twist and some high-tech AI assistance. Join the dynamic duo, Steve and Keith-bot, as they embark on an exciting new chapter of The New Dad Rock.In this lively episode, they dive into the eclectic sounds of bands like Sleaford Mods, Viagra Boys, and King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard sharing their passion for music that knows no bounds. Plus, they can't help but chat a little about the AI marvel, ChatGPT, that's changing the game.Tune in for some music, some laughs, and a whole lot of heart as The Dads return with a bang in Episode 70!Support the show
King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard Live at Red RocksNovember 2, 2022Set Two1. Head On/Pill2. Am I in Heaven?3. Venusian 14. Venusian 25. Billabong Valley6. Minimum Brain Size7. Static Electricity8. Let Me Mend the Past9. Alter Me III10. Altered Beast IV11. Float Along - Fill Your LungsSupport the show
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red RocksNovember 2, 2022Set One:1. The Murder of the Universe2. Blame it on the Weather3. Work This Time4. Lava5. Cut Throat Boogie6. Wah Wah7. Road Train8. Sadie Sorceress9. Self-Immolate10. Her and I (Slow Jam II)11. Hot Wax12. Crumbling Castle13. The Fourth ColorSupport the show
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's legendary three-night run at Red Rocks continues. This is the second set from night two (October 11, 2022) and includes a Mind Fuzz suite, The Tale of the Altered Beast and a Nonagon Infinity suite.1) Perihelion 0.132) I'm In Your Mind 3.053) I'm Not In Your Mind 6.454) Cellophane 9.555) I'm In Your Mind Fuzz 13.016) Tezeta 15.527) The Tale of the Altered Beast (incomplete) 20.308) Ambergris 32.499) Muddy Water 38.1010) Iron Lung 44.5211) Robot Stop 55.0912) Gamma Knife 1.02.2713) People-Vultures 1.07.2914) Mr. Beat 1.13.15Support the show
Join us as we listen in on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red Rocks from October 11, 2022.The Dripping Tap 0:58Gaia 16.27Predator X 26.30Organ Farmer 30.37Pleura 33.22Oddlife 37.41Doom City 43.07KGLW 45.52Boogieman Sam 55.05Sleepwalker 1.06.37Sea of Trees 1.11.13The Bitter Boogie 1.21.06Support the show
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red RocksOctober 10, 2022A concert nearly three years in the making, featuring a microtonal mini-set, The Lord of Lightning vs. Balrog suite and Keith's favorite song of 2022: Ice V.Set Two:1) Rattlesnake2) Automation3) Honey4) Sleepdrifter5) Ataraxia6) Evil Death Roll7) Ice V8) The Reticent Raconteur9) The Lord of Lightning10) The Balrog11) TrapdoorNote: We ran out of time, so the last three songs of the set will be in the next episode!Support the show
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red RocksOctober 10, 2022A concert nearly three years in the making, featuring an epic 20-minute version of The River.Set One:1) Mars for the Rich2) Hell3) Magenta Mountain4) Inner Cell5) Loyalty6) Horology7) O.N.E.8) Nuclear Fusion9) All Is Known10) Straws in the Wind11) Garden Goblin12) The River13) MagmaSupport the show
KGLW Ice-V and Karma by Kidd G Pavement, Afghan Whigs, and Built to SpillYATRA, Hell Fire, and Russian CirclesThese are a few of our favorite thingsModern Lovers and Mud HowlersSpiritualized, Spoon, and Friendship's St BonaventureWeen, The Weeknd, and WipersThese are a few of our favorite thingsWhen the dog bitesWhen the bee stingsWhen I'm feeling sadWe simply remember our favorite thingsAnd then we don't feel so badBeyonce, Kane Brown & Latto's Big EnergyDrag State, DJ Khalid's God Did, and Doin' This with Luke CombsOctoPolar and Pere UbuJack Harlow's First ClassGlass Animals' HeatwaveRosewater by Young JesusThese are a few of our favorite thingsHave a great 2023 everybody!Support the show
Keith's been reading again. He read a book about Duran Duran - Please Please Tell Me NowAnd Tom Petty - Petty: The BiographyPhil Collins - Not Dead Yet: The MemoirBut the most interesting book of the lot was Set the Boy Free, an autobiography by Johnny Marr. A man you probably know as the guitarist and founding member of The Smiths. The Smiths, however, are only a small part of the story. You probably knew he was in Modest Mouse for a few years in the mid naughties, but did you know he also played with Beck and Talking Heads? Or that he played an integral art in The The and founded Electronic? Still active to this day, Johnny Marr continues to deliver.Support the show
Our third episode where we play a whole album song by song and give you our opinion. However, this time its a random assortment of seven songs my 10 year old recorded each track with me in 2020.EP 42. PS I Saved the Planet (2020)EP 32. Going to PolygondwanalandBulgarian Field Recordings Vol. 1 - Where is Vol. 2?Daniel Johnston - Built to Spill did a covers album of Daniel JohnstonWarmen Fussi - Drummer in K!ATTNeil Young Old ManKermit the FrogLassen National ParkIron MaidenSturgill SimpsonKurt VileOkkervil RiverAnimal CollectiveThe conceit of this recording (and we have a different conceit every episode) is that I recorded my son making music and made it a short ep. Then I send this short ep to Steve and he critiques it. Finally, Steve sends the recording of his critique to me and I overlay my vocals live for better or worse. Support the show
Also known as soft rock or AM Gold or eight-track flashback, Yacht Rock may seem like your typical Dad Rock, but is it?Tune in to learn what yacht rock is, its progenitors, what makes a yacht rock classic and whether this music is for the kids. And if you can't get enough of these sugary sweet songs that comprise the oeuvre can add a light to any evening's dark, be sure to check out Yacht Rock Revue, a group of modern day warriors keeping the float alive.And yes, there's gas in the car!Support the show
What is scarier: a vampire or a werewolf?The New Dad Rock answers this age-old question while counting down some of their favorite Halloween and Halloween-adjacent songs.Do you dress up for Desert Island Halloween?Why we don't like Ghostbusters and why we should watch The 'Burbs.Suburban Halloween Playlist (youtube) and (Apple Music)Support the show
Way back in our very first episode, we mentioned doing an episode on The Elephant 6. Well, it only took two and a half years and sixty-something episodes but here we are. Join us for a showdown of Elephant 6 superpowers: Neutral Milk Hotel and The Olivia Tremor Control. Support the show
Long before a world-beating k-pop sensation became ubiquitous, BTS stood for something very different: Built to SpillSupport the show
Keith's brother-in-law play bass in a Cure cover band. Or did. Or will again. Anyway, what's important is the discussion of the greatness of The Cure and the importance of bassists. If The Cure is underrated, does that mean R.E.M. is overrated? How about Depeche Mode? Or the Violent Femmes?And what makes these bands tick? Is it the bassist?Support the show
Instead of participating in Record Store Day this year, Steve bought a couple records that he wanted even more--and he didn't have to wait in line. Meanwhile, Keith crossed his lines on the timing of an Osees concert. As usual, hilarity ensues. But what were those records Steve bought, you ask. Why, none other than the timeless purveyors of low rock, Morphine. Morphine's story is a tragic one. Vocalist, bassist and all-around bandleader Mark Sandman died onstage in Italy before he could make it to 9-9-99 and sit on his back porch to drink red wine and French fries with pepper. One album that was mostly complete at the time of Sandman's death was released posthumously and an ill-fated Orchestra Morphine tour ensued. Now, twenty-some-odd years later, instead of universal adulation and acclaim, Morphine is in danger of slipping away like wisps of smoke.Along the way they touch on the City of Devils, Tom Waits, and the Butchered Rodents, and revisit the saxophone-centric film classics, The Lost Boys and Lost Highway. Somehow PJ Harvey and Les Claypool fit into this as well.Episode artwork by Mike Joyce. Background music by Motorholmes.Support the show
As the Dads approach 50, they discuss they bands they'd still like to see in concert and some they've missed. One such band was Nirvana. As the Dads discuss this conundrum, they get distracted and end up talking about bands they have seen and other they would like to see. Including Halfnelson, err Sparks. Who is Sparks?Come join The New Dad Rock and they explore Sparks. And when you're done listening to the episode, tune into their Edgar Wright-directed documentary.In the meantime, click on any of the links for a taste of Sparks. This Town's Not Big Enough For the Both of UsSupport the show
If you were about to turn 50 and could go see five bands in concert, who would they be and why?As the Dads discuss this conundrum, they get distracted and end up talking about Sparks. Who is Sparks? Only one of the most influential bands of the past five decades. They've inspired Joy Division, Queen and Bjork, collaborated with Giorgio Morodor, Franz Ferdinand and members of the Go-Gos, and were even name checked in a Paul McCartney video. These two inscrutable brothers from Southern California have been one step ahead of the musical zeitgeist of the time for years.Come join The New Dad Rock and they explore Sparks. And when you're done listening to the episode, tune into their Edgar Wright-directed documentary.In the meantime, click on any of the links for a taste of Sparks. This Town's Not Big Enough For the Both of UsSupport the show
If you're like us, you grew up watching skate, snowboard, surf and especially ski videos. The best ones had the best soundtracks and that meant a lot of punk. The Dads think this can all be traced back to surf rock and artists like Link Wray. Join us as we revisit those artists that made the soundtrack to our shredding lives. In this episode, you will hear about:WipersPere UbuSODPat SmearTaylor HawkinsGermsAgent OrangeDead MilkmenDead KennedysModern LoversKing Gizzard and the Lizard WizardTropical Fuck StormWeenThe PoliceThe ClashWakeboardingOffspringNo Doubt Green DayBrian Jonestown Massacre914 GilmanDan LeFluerSupport the show
The first member of the three timers club, Darin re-re-joins the dads and this time he's the one asking questions. They touch on erudite subjects such as Smashing Pumpkins, Daft Punk and the coolness of parachute pants.Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
We are in search of space rock's origin story: Hawkwind. If you've heard of them at all, it's likely because their bassist went on to form one of the most recognizable, if not influential metal bands of all time. Of course we're talking about Lemmy and Motorhead. Motorhead was actually named after a song by Hawkwind, a band hugely influential in their own right. Progenitors of a sub-genre affectionately known as Space Rock.Space rock emerged from an era where space was truly the final frontier. Merging the popular events and science fiction of the day with the far out sound of Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, Can and Neu! they begat Rush, Oranssi Pazuzu, Thee Oh Sees and King Gizzard.Join us as we invoke a space ritual. Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The Dads change it up in this episode--turning their attention to books.The Pavement biography, Perfect Sound ForeverNo One Here Gets Out Alive about Jim MorrisonOur Band Could Be Your Life featuring an avalanche of 80s punk bandsThe 33 1/3 Book SeriesFiction by John DarnielleNarcoriddoEl Paso about a mysterious punk bandA far-out novella called Your Favorite Band Cannot Save YouBiographies by Mick WallMultiple treatises by Greg Pratoformer guest, HA Eugeneand Eyes Like the Sky!Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
We started this podcast back in the early days of Covid alarmed, but hopeful for a future without disease and despair. Alas, many months after a vaccine was rolled out we find the world teetering on the precipice of another year of cancelled concerts and tours. It didn't have to be this way. Nonetheless, we must persevere, like two erstwhile bands who have thrived during the pandemic. Phish and The New Dad Rock's new favorite band, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Join our intrepid hosts as they discuss some of their favorite and least favorite holiday classics from Bing Crosby to William Burroughs on a very special The New Dad Rock. Yule love it!Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Please join us for our second annual attempt to recall the new music we liked in 2021. Not a "best of list" - who are we to decide what is best - rather these are our favorite albums we heard this year. Not a comprehensive list by any means. For one it takes time to simmer, to establish a reputation. That early euphoria can fade, and uncovered gems could reveal themselves years later.The artists that produced many of the albums we discuss in the episode are listed below. LiarsMdou MoctarFACSKanye WestKing Gizzard and the Lizard WizardDrakeArab StrapDaveMountain GoatsSquidBlack Country, New RoadKacey MusgravesIron MaidenIDLESPorchesThe ArmedAmyl and the SniffersDemiserJapanese BreakfastSaultCANSLIFTThe Hold SteadySturgill SimpsonDoja CatJuiceWRLDMetallica coversModest MouseSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
One word: flamethrower!Keith's erstwhile bandmate Darin is back to discuss his musical youth including forays deep into the heart of late 80s/early 90s raves (err, acid house) in LA, and how that set him on the path of enlightenment to find Nirvana.Darin then shares the emotional side of music as he recounts the tension and release of Sigur Ros and an intimate Peter Murphy gig, which somehow devolves into Keith and Steve talking about their wedding playlists! And no podcast would be complete without a trip into the Hollywood Hills to meet Trent Reznor, Flood and Marilyn Manson. All it took were a couple of...well, you just need to tune into this very special episode of The New Dad Rock.PS Happy Birthday Darin! Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
It was 20 years ago today that Keith and Steve saw Oysterhead at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, and almost 20 days ago that Steve saw Primus perform at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. The lead singer of Primus Les Claypool was also in a movie called Pig Hunt with Keith and Steve's good friend Trevor (spoiler alert: Trevor's character dies in the movie). Anyway, Keith & Steve try to answer the age old question, does Primus suck? Primus live 2017RushTom WaitsFrizzle FrySeas of CheeseHoly Mackerel live Portland 1996Fearless Flying Frog BrigadeSean Lennon Into the SunClaypool Lennon DeliriumPrimus SucksPrimus setlist from the Beacon. Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Halloween is in the air and what better way to celebrate the undead than making a playlist for the holiday? Steve shares a few tips and tricks (and treats!) for putting together a perfect mix for any crowd and any occasion. All on a very special The New Dad Rock.Tips for the perfect playlistHave a theme or titleDecide if it is for an individual or a groupKnow the crowd and their tastesPlay the familiar, but not the obvious Change it up, but nail the transitionsUse over songs and movie soundtracksPlay it order or shuffle it up?Check out The New Dad Rock: Suburban Halloween playlist on:AppleYouTubeTidal (Coming Soon)Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
All Joey wanted for his birthday was to be on The New Dad Rock. And The New Dad Rock obliged. In their most-poignant episode yet, listen to Joey talk about growing up in the 70s, going to punk shows, and raising an autistic son. Find out how One Direction is like The Sex Pistols and why angry music makes you calm. We could have called this episode "Punk is Dad." Happy Birthday Joey!Find out more about Autism Blueprint. PlaylistDoll Parts - HoleBastards of Young - The ReplacementsSick of You - Gwar4 Boot Night - Falafel MafiaDrain You - NirvanaNo Future - Sex PistolsGet On Your Boots - U2Bring on the Dancing Horses - Echo & the BunnymenBoys Don't Cry - The CureRain in the Summertime - The Alarm In a Big Country - Big CountryPunk Rock Girl - Dead MilkmenPublic Image - PIL (aka Public Image Limited)Sheena is a Punk Rocker - Ramones It's Clobberin' Time - Sick of it AllCalifornia Uber Alles - Dead KennedysRise Above - Black Flag Clampdown - The ClashRing of Fire - Johnny CashJoey, I'm Not Angry Anymore - Concrete BlondeRIP City Gardens in Trenton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Gardens Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The New Dad Rock catches up on some of 2021's best albums. Join the Dads as they critique Senjutsu by Iron Maiden, Donda by Kanye, Certified Lover Boy by Drake, Bright Green Field by Squid and For the First Time by Black Country, New Road.Of course they take take digressions along the way. What do you do with all of your old CD cases? How do you find new music? And tell me more about Liars and their fantastic 2021 album, The Apple Drop.Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Millions of dads, and those who love them, will soon participate in the late summer ritual of a fantasy football draft.Well, in this week's episode, The New Dad Rock's conducts its first ever fantasy draft and they're number one pick was...Jesus!That's right, the Dads fill out a roster of songs, albums and bands that invoke the Lord Savior, Jesus Christ in one way or another. Expect some blasphemous doings as these hell raisers assemble teams that include the likes of:Young JesusJesus Built My HotrodPersonal Jesus Jesus SavesChocolate JesusJesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ PoseJesus Doesn't Want Me For a SunbeamJesus Is KingSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Keith goes gonzo for his first field report for The New Dad Rock. Sitting next to his nephew Cole at dinner outside one night, Keith broke out his iPhone and started recording. Find out Cole's top five rappers of all time, how many of them his dad introduced him to, who's hot now, and his feelings on heavy metal.A sampling of artists mentioned by Cole in this podcast:J ColeKanye WestEminemTupac SkakurKendrick LamarQuadecaCryptDrakeEric13Sex SlavesSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
There is nothing more dad rock than the 80s and in there is no tv show that represents the 80s better than Miami Vice. You can picture it now, the three-day stubble, fast cars, fast boats, babes in bikinis and that music.In this episode of The New Dad Rock, take a step back to the original Dad Rock as the dad uncover the top musical acts of Miami Vice including Don Henley, Phil Collins, Ted Nugget, Glenn Frey and the artist who had the most songs appear on the show, Peter Gabriel.We discuss Peter Gabriel's career, his origins in Genesis and a tough loss at the Grammys to Paul Simon. Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
It's Keith's birthday! So Steve is letting Keith edit his first podcast.Like Ep. 32 Going to Polygondwanaland, which featured King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's 12th studio album in its entirety, this episode will feature Keith's eight song EP - PS I Saved the Planet. What does Steve think about Keith's sophmore effort? "Your album is why bands are so great. There are awesome seeds of songs here that would be awesomer with added angles. Or even better, they could form the basis of a number of songs. I am thinking of Designer Viruses. That could be the basis of a raucous punk song too. Help Me Help You is a duet."PS I Saved the Planet EP 2020RBGPaul BowlesSlow Motion DisasterNineteen Years Ago TomorrowQuaranteen (It's Not My Fault)Designer VirusesHelp Me Help You (Make It Better)47 And Counting (THE POLAR BEAR SONG)Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Special guest Darin joins The New Dad Rock for a very special episode about 9/11, concert setlists, Twitch TV, the very first TNDR NFT and the time that Babs got Darin fired.Darin has been a member of Keith's band for nigh on 20 years, but he first met Steve at a very notable Modest Mouse show. Hear details of that fateful night, how the music from Main Street in Disneyland inspired a generation of electronica fans and many other erudite topics. Along the way they mention these artists: Public MemoryModest MouseIron MaidenDepeche ModeNine Inch NailsWeenMain Street DisneyBarbra StreisandSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The Dads check out some new releases from FACS, Mdou Moctar and reminisce about the white savior narrative running through 1980s pop.On this episode of TNDR:The FACS livestream highlights the Chicago art rockers' latest album, Present TenseModest Mouse has a new album coming out this month, their first in over six yearsMeet West African guitar god, Mdou Moctar and his connection to PrinceCringe along with some very popular songs from the 1980s by Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel Hassan HakmounA shout-out to the last Toureg hope, TinariwenTake a trip down (someone else's) memory land with The Funkees and Ngozi Family, who were part of the This is Zamrock! compilationA random detour to Berkeley's Greek Theatre?...and Carrot RopeSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Iron Maiden is gonna get you, no matter how far.Some bands are with you for life. For Steve, that is Iron Maiden. Somehow in all their years of friendship, Keith has never gotten the full story of this British metal band. That is until now.Join the Dads, for a deep dive into the who, what when, why, where and how of Iron Maiden. There are even multiple references to Kool Keith / Dr. Octagon, Modest Mouse and Depeche Mode, along the way.And if you want to check out some lesser-known gems, here is a playlist of deep cuts from each album:Remember Tomorrow from Iron MaidenPurgatory from KillersGangland from The Number of the BeastStill Life from Piece of MindFlash of the Blade from PowerslaveDeja Vu from Somewhere in TimeInfinite Dreams from Seventh Son of a Seventh SonRun Silent, Run Deep from No Prayer for the DyingBe Quick of Be Dead from Fear of the DarkThe Sign of the Cross from The X FactorWhen Two Worlds Collide from Virtual XIGhost of the Navigator from Brave New WorldFace in the Sand from Dance of DeathLord of Light from A Matter of Life and DeathMother of Mercy from The Final FrontierWhen the River Runs Deep from Book of Souls Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Can you believe it? The New Dad Rock has been going strong for one full year. Come celebrate with Keith and Steve as they reminisce on the past year and look ahead to the future of The New Dad Rock.Enjoy these songs by artists we have highlighted throughout the year:13th Floor ElevatorsPavementBlind MelonModest MouseOne Direction JuiceWRLDCocoRosiePJ HarveyOrville PeckCamper Van BeethovenWeenPhishKing Gizzard and the Lizard WizardTropical Fuck StormOverkillOranssi Pazuzu RAKTASupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The title says it all. In this episode The Dads countdown the top ten albums by Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer.10. ...and Justice For All9. Kill 'em All8. Peace Sells...but Who's Buying7. South of Heaven6. Among the Living5. Seasons in the Abyss4. Rust in Peace3. Ride the Lightning2. Reign in Blood1. Master of PuppetsSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Do you remember live albums? What were they: cash grabs, greatest hits packages, contract fulfillers or maybe a little of each. Any way you slide it, live albums are a staple in Dad Rock. From the classic live albums of the 70s and 80s to bootlegs and live concert recordings, and file sharing on Napster & YouTube to livestreams now, what does it all mean? Are live albums dead?The list of live albums goes on and on and on. Here are a few:Johnny Cash Live at San QuentinThe Who Live at LeedsFrampton Comes AliveUFO's Strangers in the NightDeep Purple's Made in JapanMaiden JapanKiss Alive!Rush's All the World's a StageScorpion's World Wide LiveU2 Under a Blood Red SkyDepeche Mode 101Nirvana Live on MTV UnpluggedJeff Magnum Live at Jittery Joe'sDaft Punk Alive 2007Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Dave Lowery is the mastermind behind two legendary indie rock bands, Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker.Join the Dads as they delve into these two bands, check in on Dave's current gig as a professor at University of Georgia and solve the digital streaming royalties conundrum, among other subjects.A few Camper Van Beethoven songs you may dig on:Take the Skinheads BowlingOne of These DaysWhen I Win the LotteryGood Guys and Bad GuysAll Her Favorite FruitA bite of Cracker:Teen AngstLowSidi IfniGet Off ThisSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
It's been almost 15 years since Arab Strap released an album and nearly that long since Steve was taken in by The Hold Steady. In the past couple of weeks, each band released a new album that harkened back to a decade we were uncertain how to name. Listen in as the Dads take a deep dive into the seedy words these literate lyricists create.Songs mentioned in the episode:The Shy Retirer by Arab StrapThe Feelers by The Hold SteadySpices by The Hold SteadyThermal Treasure by PolvoLanyards by The Hold SteadyFamily Farm by The Hold SteadyHeavy Covenant by The Hold SteadyThe First Big Weekend by Arab StrapThe Turning of Our Bones by Arab StrapKebabylon by Arab StrapRocket Take Your Turn by Arab StrapCantaloupe by Thurston MooreSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
On paper, Tool would seem like the perfect band for The New Dad Rock. And perhaps they are. It's just that Steve and Keith never really got into them beyond Sober or after 1993. To remedy this, Keith invited his friend Eric in for a discussion on all things Tool. Included are steps on how to get into Tool and a first-hand testimonial on their brilliance. Also, one of their most popular songs is called Stink Fist.If you are interested in delving deeper, here are some entry-level songs that may just set you down this parabolic path to Tool super fandom.InvincibleThe PotForty Six & 2LateralusPneumaFear Innoculum7empestPrison SexSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
A wise man said, a little less talk a little more action. Not wanting to upset Elvis, the Dads spend most of this episode listening to Polygondwanaland, the 12th studio album from Australian psych-rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. (For a further dive into KG&LW, please check out EP 31.)Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The episode title says it all! It is finally time to delve into the miasma of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard an Australian rock band known for rollicking live shows and their prolific output.Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the open water of a band that should fit well within the warm confines of New Dad Rock. Jangling guitars, metronomic drumming, psychedelic outbursts, terrible canyons of metal, scientific exploration and a time of redness in the west are just a few of the bizarre motifs that are unraveled here on this unrivaled podcast.The links below barely scratch the surface of the many facets of this beguiling band:from KG:KGLW / Straws in the Wind / Oddlifefrom Infest the Rats' Nest:Planet Bfrom Nonagon Infinity:Robot Stop / People-Vultures / Road Trainfrom Flying Microtonal Banana:Melting / Sleep Drifter from Murder of the Universe:Altered Beastfrom Sketches of Brunswick EastThe Book / A Journey to (S)hell / Rolling Stonedfrom Fishing for Fishies:Cyboogiefrom I'm in Your Mind Fuzz:I'm in Your Mind / I'm Not in Your MindSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
Another quest to define the boundaries of the obscure realm known only as The New Dad Rock. This week, the Dads' focus is on the New as Keith introduces Steve to a grab bag of recent artists each seeking to join the pantheon of The New Dad Rock. The contenders are:Fall Out BoySturgill SimpsonDarius RuckerHARDYSenkingJon HopkinsBasti GrubDoglegChicano BatmanSufjan StevensBring Me the HorizonWaxahatcheeBonny DoonSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The twenty-first century. Two decades down and our intrepid hosts are far too wise to make a "Best of Two Decades" list. But they sure try their darnedest. Tune in to their longest episode yet as they try to encapsulate the last twenty years of music. So grab a mug of egg nog and nod your head along as they explore everything from Drake to Disappears.Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
The New Dad Rock's take on the contractually obligated 'Best Of' list. Join Keith and Steve as they rattle off descriptions of a few albums that they remembered came out in 2020. By no means, is it an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Along the way they revive their idea for music based game show and this time, they cast a host.Here are some of the releases they dug on:Bartees StrangeOseesKing Gizzard and the Lizard WizardThe Flaming LipsStephen MalkmusOranssi Pazuzu*Roddy RicchJuiceWRLDDoglegGanser* The Oranssi Pazuzu concert starts at about 6:30. Skip ahead!Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
It finally happened. You knew it was bound to. One of the dads got one of their kids on the show. Keith and Steve are joined by Steve's 14-year-old daughter to talk about the quarantine-based resurgence of One Direction fandom. 1D!Sadie takes us through One Direction's roots on X-Factor to their surprising hiatus in 2015, parrying questions from Keith along the way. And when you're done, check out these songs from 1D and each member's solo career, hand-selected by Sadie herself:Moments / Over Again / Truly Madly Deeply / Irresistible / Strong / Through the Dark / Half a Heart / Fool's Gold / Stockholm Syndrome / Clouds / Illusion / End of the Day / If I Could Fly / Walking in the Wind / A.M. / Home / To Be So Lonely / Canyon Moon / Heartbreak Weather / Paper Houses / Too Young / Always You / Rainberry / MidnightAnd don't forget to pick up The New Dad Rock swag for you and yours this holiday season!Support the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
One of the perks of being a parent is the ability to exert your influences on them. You literally have the power to determine what language they use, their view of the world, whether to call them Kleenex or tissues, and most importantly--what kind of music they listen to.Do you just blast them with Kids Bop, Disney Radio and Little Einsteins? Or do you survey the history of music, culling the best sounds from the past seven decades, in the hopes that they will develop a love and appreciation for the classic?I think you already know the path that the dads at The New Dad Rock chose; Ween!In this week's episode, Steve unearths a mix he made his 5-year old daughter over a decade ago. From forgotten blog-approved contemporaries (The Black Kids) to 80s hits (Madonna) to timeless standards (Rosemary Clooney), they cover it all.Think of the children!and while you're at it, check out these songs that are great for kids!The Sound by Human HighwayDirty Work by Steely DanJust Dropped In to See What Condition My Condition Was In by Kenny Rogers and the First EditionThe Bear Missed the TrainHouse Party Time by Dan ZanesNew York, New York by Cat PowerWonder by Colin MeloyCupid by Sam CookeWhat a Wonderful World by Louis ArmstrongWhere'd the Cheese Go? by WeenSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)
H.A. Eugene is back and that means we're going deep. Deep into the world of trap, electro, ambient, soundtracks and nothingness. And since it's just about Halloween, he focuses on some of the spookier aspects.You won't hear it if you don't listen.As we age the anger of industrial gives way to a mellower though no less dark pathway through witch house and on to trip hop, trap and post punk. Don't worry, we'll describe these genres for you in glorious detail. Eventually you catch 50's eye in the not to far off distance. You deconstruct. Soundscapes, soundprieces, themes from a video games, horror movie soundtracks. It falls apart. Everything in its right place.What even is this music?100 gecsUniform and The BodyKABurialGhostemaneSALEMDalekMica LeviColin Stetson4:33FACSDisappearsDavid Bowieblack midiSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-new-dad-rock)