The heavyweight champion of podcasts for music lovers. The premise is simple: We dig deep into one album, then we give away that album on vinyl. That’s it. Dig it.
The TuneDig podcast is hosted by two white American dudes with great personalities and soothing vocal cadences. They have a wide range of music tastes and provide their own unique opinions on the music they discuss. Each episode focuses on a different album, ensuring that nothing is off the table when it comes to their discussions. This podcast is perfect for passing the time at work or as an accompaniment for a long journey. If you consider yourself a true music lover, then you are definitely missing out if you haven't listened to TuneDig.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' eclectic and insightful perspectives on music. They approach each album with depth and respect, providing listeners with detailed analyses and interesting facts about the artists and their work. Their conversations feel like genuine discussions between two people who are passionate about music, making it easy for listeners to connect with their enthusiasm. Additionally, TuneDig covers a wide variety of artists and genres, which encourages listeners to explore albums they may not have considered before.
However, one potential downside of this podcast is its length. Some listeners may find themselves wanting more content from each episode because they get so drawn into the dialogue between the hosts. While this can be seen as a positive aspect because it shows how engaging the show is, longer episodes would provide even more opportunity for in-depth discussions and analysis.
In conclusion, TuneDig is a must-listen podcast for any music lover. The hosts pour their heart and soul into every episode while maintaining a conversational tone that makes it feel like you're listening to friends talk about your favorite albums. Whether they're discussing classics or introducing listeners to new albums, TuneDig provides an enjoyable experience that will have you revisiting old favorites and discovering new gems along the way. Don't miss out on this fantastic music podcast!
Marvin Gaye's well of soul power ran mighty deep, and deep into his career, he pulled up a bucket of ice-cold, silky smooth champagne called “I Want You.” Come for the lush instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and Leon Ware clinic; stay for the stories.For our return from hiatus, we observe a titan in his element, reflect on the pain that built him into one, and consider how to reconcile our feelings when complicated messengers deliver beauty to our door.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at tunedig.com.
Before uniting one nation under a groove, the lysergic lords of chaos in Funkadelic harnessed wild lightning into an amulet called "Maggot Brain", bestowing the bearer with raw, dark power stronger than any force known to man. Between reaching our 50th episode and coping with the “maggots in the mind” of today's universe, it felt like the right time to free our minds. We hope y'all's asses will follow.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
The story of Alice Coltrane — an accomplished bebop pianist from Detroit who transcended into something far greater before walking away from public life altogether — is a glimpse into what it means to be truly free. Alice's masterpiece Journey in Satchidananda is a cosmic dance that sparked creation from destruction. And in a time when we're all desperately searching for a spark of meaning and hope, Journey abides abundantly.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Take a moment to appreciate Ann and Nancy Wilson, who kicked down the doors of rock ‘n' roll's boys' club with their peerless guitar work, soaring soul vocals, and tight songcraft. 1977's Little Queen — an oft-overlooked gem in the classic rock canon — offers a snapshot of those elements at their most urgent and pure, powered by the Wilsons' simple motivation (as described by their producer): “It was a war.”Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
When you think of “electronic music,” what comes to mind may not be a genre you deeply love — hip-hop, house, new wave, or even dub reggae — but all of it owes some debt, scientifically or otherwise, to Tangerine Dream. Dig in with us as we study a prime example of the band's brand of effortful innovation, where they patiently and persistently labored at the cutting edge of electronic technology to open a portal to new worlds in our minds.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Did you catch one of 2021's biggest albums, or like us, did you almost overlook it? If you have any expectations of pop music, "SOUR" will likely subvert them. Teenage dream this is not; it's an exquisitely universal portrait of a weird time to be alive.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
The story of Fela Kuti — one of the most famous people on an *entire continent* passionately struggling to liberate power to more people — is absolutely one worth deeply knowing, regardless of whether you find yourself drawn to Afrobeat or (cringe) “world music.” But once you know it, it's almost impossible not to fall in love with Fela and Afrika 70 as their revolutionary grooves rewire your brain in magical and meaningful ways.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Meshuggah's "ObZen"—an artifact of human creativity pushing the limits of what's possible—will quite literally make you hear music differently. If you're looking for a new musical adventure, and especially if you don't think you like “heavy” or “weird” music, consider this your sign to push past your comfort zone.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
A misunderstood wise man once said “Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds.” In our most personal and vulnerable episode yet, we do some seeking through the lens of songs that fill us with the bravery and sincerity to love ourselves and others fully. Dig deep with us as we fish for words about our tiny place in the universe and dance with gratitude for our ability to do so.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Y'all tryna raise your vibrations? Erykah Badu is here to help. Season 6 kicks off with a meditation on realness and what being on “your own wavelength” really means. (Spoiler: it ain't a single frequency — it's a whole spectrum.)
Season 6—featuring our most eclectic selection of albums yet—kicks off Friday, March 11, with new episodes every other Friday through July. This trailer gives you a little taste of the lineup, which includes:“Mama's Gun” – Erykah Badu“Catch for Us the Foxes” – mewithoutYou“ObZen” – Meshuggah“Expensive Shit” – Fela Kuti“SOUR” – Olivia Rodrigo“Phaedra” – Tangerine Dream“Little Queen” – Heart“Journey In Satchidananda” — Alice Coltrane“Maggot Brain” – Funkadelic(We also share news about a very special new series we're launching!)Visit https://tunedig.com to subscribe on the podcast platform of your choice so you don't miss a new release ... ... And follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for vinyl giveaways and info about the albums beyond what makes the episode.
Let's be clear: "Bitches Brew" is a challenging record. It's challenging to some of the best musicians in the world—but all of them say it's worth the investment. In the same way you can (and should) let go and trust an incoming psychedelic experience, this album needs you to neither push nor pull in a search for meaning. Stop looking, stop labeling, and sit down.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
On the heels of one of 2020's most acclaimed albums — Fiona Apple’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters — we revisited Apple’s debut Tidal and wound up working to extract ourselves from the mostly male gazes that made its reception … much different. We arrive at a question much like writer Jenn Pelly had: “People would constantly prod Fiona on how an 18-year-old could write songs as mature as these ... Why did they not ask instead how she became a genius?”Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
The modern world is accelerating beyond our control, shaping our reality in ways we can’t yet perceive or understand. Enter Death Grips, an art project capturing the chaotic energy and illustrating the absurdity of our hubris in trying to harmonize the surreal and extremely real — never more perfectly than on 2012’s prescient "The Money Store".
Reggae music is easy to take for granted, but its impact is underappreciated and massive — in the case of dub in particular, everyone from Radiohead to Johnny Rotten to Run-DMC owes it a debt. Augustus Pablo and King Tubby together created what’s regarded as “one of the finest examples of dub ever recorded.” Join us as we dive into the culture, history, and unique engineering experiments that made it possible.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
By every measure — sales, awards, chart-toppers, global name recognition — Rihanna is objectively as big as the Beatles ever were. In fact, ANTI is so big it’s still on the charts, a record five full years later.Take a closer look with us at “the record you make when you don’t need to sell records”, and get a taste of the true freedom that comes from focusing on your inner voice when faced with insurmountable expectations.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
All American music traces back to the blues, and deep at the root sits Son House. That the recordings on "Father of Folk Blues" even exist is something of a gray area that cuts to the heart of the great American myth, but wherever you land after hearing these stories, you’ll find that what matters most is what the great Muddy Waters once said of House: “That man was the king.”Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Words fail a band like the Melvins, but people try a lot of stupid ones anyway.(“Dadaist.” “Original.” “Transgressive.” Give us a break.)They’ve belligerently flogged any attempt to pinpoint their essence for nearly 40 years, but Stoner Witch remains a reliable mall directory for the Melvins’ vast and wild discography. Grab yourself some pretzel bites.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
We should talk about Dolly the way we talk about Prince. Her extraordinary kindness and unique kitsch both make her universally loved, but what gets left out of the conversation is the very thing that made her famous: the music. Join in as we focus attention on the sonics and songwriting of the low-key masterpiece "Jolene".
Six enlightened rogues out of Macon, Georgia birthed an entire genre simply by being their soul-powered selves. We have not come to testify, but we’re still hung up on the dream The Allman Brothers Band helped us see. By the end of this episode, you will be, too.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
After stepping away from talking about albums in 2020, we took time to regroup and reground in why we started this thing in the first place. Join us as we briefly share our renewed perspective on music coming out of Hell Year and tee up the special group of albums we’ll be diving into over the next few months. There’s a little something for everyone.First episode of season 5 drops Friday, February 26 — with new ones every other Friday through June.“The Allman Brothers Band” - The Allman Brothers Band“Jolene” - Dolly Parton“Stoner Witch” - Melvins“Father of Folk Blues” - Son House“ANTI” - Rihanna“King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” - Augustus Pablo“The Money Store” - Death Grips“Tidal” - Fiona Apple“Bitches Brew” - Miles DavisFollow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the album that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Part two of exploring our very specific favorite ways to discover and enjoy new music contrasts sharply with sampling’s vastness. Instead, Cliff laser-focuses in on a world inside four small knobs all dialed to 10.The Boss HM-2 has spawned a prolific and diverse subculture, tied together by metal and hardcore artists’ quest for tones that differentiate and reflect the intensity of their material. If you love heavy music, you’ll love this playlist. If you don’t, we’re confident you’ll appreciate this headspace and its nuances.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vrvfaLql87Lnq4yaDcdXrListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSc8FVccQzMddWwMZNStj5IpFollow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Part two of exploring our very specific favorite ways to discover and enjoy new music contrasts sharply with sampling’s vastness. Instead, Cliff laser-focuses in on a world inside four small knobs all dialed to 10.The Boss HM-2 has spawned a prolific and diverse subculture, tied together by metal and hardcore artists’ quest for tones that differentiate and reflect the intensity of their material. If you love heavy music, you’ll love this playlist. If you don’t, we’re confident you’ll appreciate this headspace and its nuances.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vrvfaLql87Lnq4yaDcdXrListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSc8FVccQzMddWwMZNStj5IpFollow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
For this one, we prompted each other to build a playlist around a very specific favorite way to discover and enjoy new music. For Kyle, it’s sampling in hip-hop, a Rosetta Stone that endlessly unlocks interesting and obscure musical touchstones. The playlist lays out his journey of discovery through key samples that changed his life, and the episode dives into the mind of the crate digger and the value of that worldview in general.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wqazjQ0kNV5FphNvKcILz?si=wGjdr5FzSZWGYFPf2NvPjAListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSf35ltZDiGS7uOFGlQHx3B8Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
For this one, we prompted each other to build a playlist around a very specific favorite way to discover and enjoy new music. For Kyle, it’s sampling in hip-hop, a Rosetta Stone that endlessly unlocks interesting and obscure musical touchstones. The playlist lays out his journey of discovery through key samples that changed his life, and the episode dives into the mind of the crate digger and the value of that worldview in general.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wqazjQ0kNV5FphNvKcILz?si=wGjdr5FzSZWGYFPf2NvPjAListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSf35ltZDiGS7uOFGlQHx3B8Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
In this second of a pair of episodes responding to the recent uprisings, we translated what we’d learned from our introspection into a critical follow-up: direct action to make a difference. Join us as we walk through a soundtrack to help us plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize.We dedicate this episode to the memory of John Lewis, who showed us again and again what’s possible when you take action and stand up for what’s right.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Sph7UdfvMkgNNKos5uUluListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSf3GhCXfeR-kUeNjBS7IvrvFollow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
In this second of a pair of episodes responding to the recent uprisings, we translated what we’d learned from our introspection into a critical follow-up: direct action to make a difference. Join us as we walk through a soundtrack to help us plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize.We dedicate this episode to the memory of John Lewis, who showed us again and again what’s possible when you take action and stand up for what’s right.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Sph7UdfvMkgNNKos5uUluListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSf3GhCXfeR-kUeNjBS7IvrvFollow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
The protests and unrest have had us wondering how to make meaning from this wild, inexplicable time in history — so like usual, we turned to songs. Out came two new TuneDig Radio playlists. The world already has plenty of protest playlists, so instead we tried to think more deeply about how best to process and live in the moment. This episode (part of a pair) is all about searching deep within and challenging yourself to grow.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22OvQfebbIGI3jeollYycyListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSfCcpPsfj0DbEVymoC6Uls6Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
The protests and unrest have had us wondering how to make meaning from this wild, inexplicable time in history — so like usual, we turned to songs. Out came two new TuneDig Radio playlists. The world already has plenty of protest playlists, so instead we tried to think more deeply about how best to process and live in the moment. This episode (part of a pair) is all about searching deep within and challenging yourself to grow.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22OvQfebbIGI3jeollYycyListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSfCcpPsfj0DbEVymoC6Uls6Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Being stuck at home without our studio setup got us thinking about the value of staying connected to people you enjoy being around by sharing music you love. With that in mind, we present the first episode of TuneDig Radio — where we dive deep into a specific music-related topic, then curate and share a playlist about it, pirate radio-style. For our first two episodes, we took turns exchanging our favorite instrumentals, discovering some key overlaps and major differences along the way.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/270ljCJHi5AAP6i5Akkb66Listen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLCTnCqMM9gScFCR2V0mxNWQcjsoBZYc2f&v=aJbcR2kfe7oFollow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Being stuck at home without our studio setup got us thinking about the value of staying connected to people you enjoy being around by sharing music you love. With that in mind, we present the first episode of TuneDig Radio — where we dive deep into a specific music-related topic, then curate and share a playlist about it, pirate radio-style. For our first two episodes, we took turns exchanging our favorite instrumentals, discovering some key overlaps and major differences along the way.
Being stuck at home without our studio setup got us thinking about the value of staying connected to people you enjoy being around by sharing music you love. With that in mind, we present the first episode of TuneDig Radio — where we dive deep into a specific music-related topic, then curate and share a playlist about it, pirate radio-style. For our first two episodes, we took turns exchanging our favorite instrumentals, discovering some key overlaps and major differences along the way.Combine the podcast with the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7kfj9Q15V4IyeRv1M6ONOWListen with full songs on the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLCTnCqMM9gSdix0yrTKyABdsYs3YiiIg9&v=eQLC95i_8b8Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Being stuck at home without our studio setup got us thinking about the value of staying connected to people you enjoy being around by sharing music you love. With that in mind, we present the first episode of TuneDig Radio — where we dive deep into a specific music-related topic, then curate and share a playlist about it, pirate radio-style. For our first two episodes, we took turns exchanging our favorite instrumentals, discovering some key overlaps and major differences along the way.
To create something timeless, an artist must push beyond the boundaries of time. With "Voodoo", D’Angelo gathered a council of like-minded shamans for a years-long ritual to study and absorb music’s most mystical moments, conjuring an otherworldly result.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
To create something timeless, an artist must push beyond the boundaries of time. With "Voodoo", D’Angelo gathered a council of like-minded shamans for a years-long ritual to study and absorb music’s most mystical moments, conjuring an otherworldly result.
"Hiss Spun" is a massive cosmic ballad that journeys through the worlds within the psyche, guided by a goddess of the soul in her own right. Think of this episode as a gateway drug to a land beyond your comfort zone toward the beauty of all things heavy. Let "Hiss Spun" get in your blood.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
"Hiss Spun" is a massive cosmic ballad that journeys through the worlds within the psyche, guided by a goddess of the soul in her own right. Think of this episode as a gateway drug to a land beyond your comfort zone toward the beauty of all things heavy. Let "Hiss Spun" get in your blood.
A single 24-hour period in 1965 yielded one of the finest and most important musical documents in American history — and its author became one of our most influential voices. Join us in marveling at the difference a day can make.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
A single 24-hour period in 1965 yielded one of the finest and most important musical documents in American history — and its author became one of our most influential voices. Join us in marveling at the difference a day can make.
”Dark is the light, and everything is black.” For Black Friday, we thought it fitting to reach for the darkest and most transcendent piece of music we know. Sunn O)))’s thundering vibrations are meditation through force for anyone willing to listen deeply, and "Black One" is a door into a void that turns out to be a higher plane.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
”Dark is the light, and everything is black.” For Black Friday, we thought it fitting to reach for the darkest and most transcendent piece of music we know. Sunn O)))’s thundering vibrations are meditation through force for anyone willing to listen deeply, and "Black One" is a door into a void that turns out to be a higher plane.
Is it possible to be both overrated and underrated? With "Kid A", Radiohead cemented their mythos simply by artfully engaging a very specific cultural crossroads. We reexamined both the music and the moment, and gained more new perspective than we expected about the meaning of both.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Is it possible to be both overrated and underrated? With "Kid A", Radiohead cemented their mythos simply by artfully engaging a very specific cultural crossroads. We reexamined both the music and the moment, and gained new perspective than we expected about the meaning of both.
Dance and swallow the night with us as we go down, down, down, downtown. This one finds us following a beatnik as he washes away the scent of his past and goes feral in search of wild new sounds. (We've always been out of our minds.)Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Dance and swallow the night with us as we go down, down, down, downtown. This one finds us following a beatnik as he washes away the scent of his past and goes feral in search of wild new sounds. (We've always been out of our minds.)
Most artists would’ve crumbled under the pressure of following up an instant classic like The "Low End Theory", but Tip, Phife, and Shaheed dug even deeper, delivering an even more “precise, bass-heavy, and just right” work in sound and in spirit. Midnight remains a watershed moment for hip-hop, so we must bear witness.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
Most artists would’ve crumbled under the pressure of following up an instant classic like The "Low End Theory", but Tip, Phife, and Shaheed dug even deeper, delivering an even more “precise, bass-heavy, and just right” work in sound and in spirit. Midnight remains a watershed moment for hip-hop, so we must bear witness.
We launch Season 4 by blasting off toward Inner Space, exploring the wild dimension that one German-based collective occupied all on its own. Enjoy the mind-bending magic of pure cosmic inspiration with us.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@tunedig) for more info about the songs that didn't make the episode. Check out more episodes at https://tunedig.com.
We launch Season 4 by blasting off toward Inner Space, exploring the wild dimension that one German-based collective occupied all on its own. Enjoy the mind-bending magic of pure cosmic inspiration with us.
We got a bunch of interesting listener feedback in our off-season, and it encouraged us to shed some light on why we do things the way we do ‘em. Also, we reflect on our first writeup, which was ... interesting.
We got a bunch of interesting listener feedback in our off-season, and it encouraged us to shed some light on why we do things the way we do ‘em. Also, we reflect on our first writeup, which was ... interesting.
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