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Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Ella Langley has somehow turned “Choosin' Texas” into an absolute monster of a country hit.And we have questions.Why is this bloke apparently more in love with an entire US state than his girlfriend? Why does two-stepping instantly reveal where someone wants to live? Why did Miranda Lambert once get pulled over with a kangaroo in the passenger seat? And most importantly, why does one particular lyric sound a LOT like Ella is planning to spend the night drinking and doing something else entirely by herself?We also investigate the theory that “Choosin' Texas” is secretly about Riley Green and Megan Moroney, blind rank some of the biggest albums of 2025 and sent Chibbs into battle against Ella Langley.Then we try to work out how a song this forgettable became one of the biggest songs on the planet.It's 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die.New episodes every Monday.Plus:Wednesday – 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Live on PatreonFriday – Tower Of Music on YouTubeThink you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Beebadoobie has taken a hard swing into the 90s in her latest album. 'Pylon' is the fourth album from the Filipino-British musician and is filled with touches of classic grunge, midwest emo, and ‘90s radio rock. The album also features collaborations with Hayley Williams, Turnstile's Brendan Yates, Chino Moreno of Deftones and Pinegrove's Evan Stephens Hall. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 72 of This Is Not Happening, an Album of the Month podcast. In Part 1, we do a deep drive review of our Album of the Month. This month Guy has chosen an album that feels inevitable, Phoebe Bridgers much anticipated and long awaited 'Lost Weekend'In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month, taking inspiration from Phoebe our theme is 'Miserable Music'. Tracks that make Phoebe Bridgers sound uplifting.Part 1 | Album of the Month | Phoebe Bridgers | Lost Weekend.Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists outside of mainstream pop but this is only her 3rd album in 8 years. She doesn't lack for creative output or activity but still, her albums are a rare, anticipated thing. The critical response has been mostly positive but there are some naysayers dispite its current 91 score on Metacritic. But what will we make of it? The four of us have varying degrees of fondness for her music but again mostly positive. Jump on the socials and tell us what you think?Listen to the ever brilliant Switched on Pop episode on this album.Have a look at the spread of critical response on Metacritic.Watch Rolling Stone break down the album here.Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | Miserable MusicThe theme this month, inspired by Phoebe's melancholic machinations is 'Miserable Music'. Feels like a slam dunk for Joey but what will the brothers bring?The task is pick a track that fits the theme, the objective, get more 'spins' than your friends. We each pick four tracks for a 16 track play list . We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?Joey choseDavid choseGuy choseNolan choseWe've been writing the blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week we're taking on Mary Mary's 2000 crossover monster “Shackles (Praise You)” — a song apparently designed to get people dancing their way into Christianity without realising it.We discover embarrassingly late that the song is actually about God, investigate the theory that “Shackles” was a Trojan horse used to sneak gospel music onto mainstream radio, and try to work out what exactly happened when “everything that could go wrong all went wrong at one time.”Plus:Mad Dog goes two-on-one with Mary Mary.Warren Campbell becomes the unexpected star of the episode.We discover the incredible Campbell Coincidence.“Sins of the flesh” gets far too much airtime.We blind rank six massive albums from the year 2000.And somehow the conversation ends up at Josef Fritzl again.Take the shackles off our feet so we can podcast.New episodes every Monday.

Send us Fan MailOn September 11, 2026—the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001—Garth Brooks performed at Chicago's Allstate Arena. During the concert, he paused the celebration to acknowledge the significance of the day and shared something Deb hadn't remembered: Garth was in New York City on September 11, 2001.In this episode, Deb talks about Garth's memories of that day, including seeing tanks on the streets of New York and turning on the radio only to hear his own song, “We Shall Be Free.” Garth explained that from that moment forward, the song meant something different to him.Deb explores how that can happen for us as fans, too. The recording doesn't change—but sometimes our experiences completely change what we hear in a song.She also looks at three songs Garth performed during the Chicago concert and the message they take on when considered together:

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Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Nickelback are one of the most hated bands on Earth.But do they actually deserve it?This week we take on “Figured You Out”, the 2003 song that kicks the door down with pants around ankles and somehow finds room for cocaine, questionable relationship choices, white stains and one particularly concerning pair of hands.We also get into the strange phenomenon of everyone claiming to hate Nickelback while admitting they'd probably have a fucking great time at a Nickelback concert.Plus: Bevo has to fight all four members of Nickelback Chad Kroeger's surprisingly dodgy past  The Nickelback hate machine  The worst lyric in the song  A brand-new Blind Rank game  Six massive albums from 2003  Why Nickelback might actually be heavier than you remember  And whether Figured You Out secretly fucking rips 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die — new episodes every Monday.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Chase Joins us again as we watch a weirdo CGI version of Thom that looks like it's right out of a Playstation 2 video game.Remember, you can watch with us at Patreon.Access new episodes, exclusive content, and talk to your hosts for as low as $1.99 at our Patreon.

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Merril Bainbridge insists Mouth isn't really a sex song.We have some questions.This week we go back to 1994 and discover that Mouth is significantly stranger than any of us remembered. There are salty lips, people being blown apart, mysterious pieces, slapping, jumping on each other, turning people upside down and an alarming amount of discussion about bodily fluids.We also find out how Mouth went from a failed single to a massive international hit, how John Farnham helped launch Merril's career, why Gav absolutely hated this song before the episode started, and whether he somehow managed to talk himself into liking it by the end.Plus, we decide the best song of 1994, Bevo fights Merril Bainbridge, and Mac Tango might have accidentally found its next cover.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Reb Fountain's taken a turn for the personal in her highly anticipated new album. 'Water For Gasoline' was written and recorded in the musician's own garage studio this year, the songs record live, and most in a single take. Chris Schulz told Jack Tame there's a rawness and intimacy to the album, the music sounding warm and inviting. He described it as her best album yet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get overwhelmed by sensations on this episode, and Nico wanted to take points off just because of how long the song was.. Access new episodes, exclusive content, and talk to your hosts for as low as $1.99 at our Patreon.

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Adele's Someone Like You is supposed to be one of the great heartbreak songs of all time.But when you actually read the lyrics, things start getting a little weird.Your ex has moved on. He's married. His dreams have come true. So naturally, the only reasonable thing to do is turn up at his house uninvited and remind him that, for you, the relationship isn't over.This week we get into Adele's questionable breakup strategy, hunt for the Aldi version of an ex-boyfriend, discuss whether his lifelong dream was simply riding the London Eye with a curry, discover the strange connection between this song and Charlie Puth, and investigate the conspiracy that Adele and Sam Smith might actually be the same person.Plus: 2011's biggest songs go head-to-head, we guess Adele's net worth, and Mad Dog has to fight 2011 Adele.Someone Like You. Never mind.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Beatie Boys co-founder Mike D is kicking off his solo career. His debut solo studio album, 'Thank You', marks the first full-length release of new music from a Beastie Boys alumnus since 2011. It's filled with dubby, hard-hitting psychedelia, analog synthesizer noise, and post-electronic grooves paired with his signature rapping. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 71 of This Is Not Happening, an Album of the Month podcast. In Part 1, we do a deep drive review of our Album of the Month. This month David is even more animated than usual as he has chosen 'Oh Yeah', Steve Lacy's new album to discuss.In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month, taking inspiration from 'Oh Yeah?' our theme is 'duets'.               --- Part 1 | Album of the Month | Steve Lacy | Oh Yeah? ---Like Olivia last week, Steve Lacy started his musical career early being part of the Odd Future collective and the critical, creative force behind the Odd Future off-shoot 'The Internet'. 'Oh Yeah?' is Steve's 3rd solo studio album and follows 2022's Gemini Rights as his breakthrough album launching him into super-star status (?). The track 'Bad Habits' owned the internet for a good 12 months. But 'Oh Yeah?' sounds different. It is doing different things, while still doing some of the same things. David has been awaiting this release for months. Will he be happy? Joey didn't think much of Gemini Rights ... so will this one work better? As for Nolan and Guy, who knows, anything could happen.Have a listen, tell us what you think.Listen to the original album here.Watch some of hisr videos here,particularly the amazing 'Doom' I love this Zone Lowe interview with Steve - starts cold, warms up.I got a lot from these 2 reaction videos Bob The Poppop and Turning Tables.                                     --- Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | Duets ---Steve Lacy's new album features 3 tracks where he collaborates with other artists. Are they duets? Are the collaborations? Are they 'Tracks that feature ....'. What's the difference? With this in mind we pick 'Duets' as this month's Spin It or Bin It Theme'. The task is pick a track that fits the theme, the objective, get more 'spins' than your friends. We each pick four tracks for a 16 track play list . We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?Nolan picks American Boy by Estelle and Kanye West.David picks Wedding Song by Anais Mitchell & Justin Vernon.Joey picks The Boy is Mine by Brandy and Monica.Guy picks Barcelona by Freddie Mercury & Monsterrat Caballe.We've been writing the blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/

Send us Fan MailGarth is back in the arena…and Deb was there for the first TWO nights!In this episode of Garthology, Deb takes us inside the opening weekend of Garth Brooks' new Blame It All on My Roots Arena Tour in Indianapolis. From a stage that brings the energy of the '90s into 2026 to deep cuts, unexpected covers, an incredible band, and two VERY special “Look Down” moments, these were two nights she won't soon forget.We're talking about the thrill of hearing Garth open the show just like he did back in 1996, the surprise of hearing “We Bury the Hatchet,” a little Keith Whitley, a Friday night packed with covers, and the excitement of wondering which performances from Indianapolis might eventually find their way onto Killer Live.If you've ever wondered whether the magic of those legendary '90s Garth arena shows could be captured again, Deb has an answer: this tour isn't trying to recreate the past—it's reconnecting with the spirit of it!Grab your cowboy hat, turn it up, and come along for opening weekend!Support the showFind us at:Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter:  twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram:  instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite:  Garthology.comEmail us at:  garthologycast@gmail.com

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! The biggest song of 1969 was made by a band that didn't even exist.This week we're taking on “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies, the cartoon bubblegum-pop juggernaut that somehow conquered the entire planet.We investigate whether Big Sugar was secretly running the music industry, discover that Apollo 12 astronauts were apparently dancing to this thing on their way to the Moon, delve into the incredible career of songwriter Jeff Barry and meet a man who willingly called himself Baron Longfellow.Then Gavin gets transported into Riverdale to fight The Archies, and we attempt an absolutely brutal One Has to Stay: 1969 edition featuring Elvis, Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jackson 5, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Rolling Stones and more.And eventually, somehow, we actually review the song.Sugar, ah honey honey…

Something new from the lead singer of the Killers. 'Thrasher' is the third solo album from Brandon Flowers, a country/western record quite sonically different to the Killers' usual fare. The ten track album is filled with personal tales of his youth in Utah. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the release. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailThe Ultimate Garth Draft is officially in the hands of the listeners!For five episodes, Deb, Pete, and Jess battled their way through ten categories to create their own Ultimate Garth Albums. But once our albums were complete, we wanted to know: What would YOUR Ultimate Garth album look like?You answered — and now Deb and Pete are going through your picks!In this episode, we're giving a Garthology shoutout to listener albums submitted by Josh Brown, Pete Brunker, Jen Tyler, Doug Everly, Jacob Heard, Lisa Yunker, Jeanann Goss, and Teri Brown.And these albums are ALL over the Garth map — in the best possible way.We talk about:Why “The Thunder Rolls,” “We Shall Be Free,” and “Not Counting You” make such great opening tracksThe songs that kept appearing on listener albumsSome seriously good deep-cut choicesWhy “Tacoma,” “The Storm,” and “Which One of Them” clearly have some devoted Garthology fansChris Gaines making his way onto the Ultimate Garth albumsAn entire album devoted to Garth & Trisha duetsWhy “I Don't Have to Wonder” is such a fantastic story songThe listeners who followed our categories — and the ones who decided our rules were merely suggestions :)Why these albums show just how much incredible music exists beyond Garth's biggest hitsAnd then comes the part we were dreading…Deb and Pete each have to choose their FAVORITE listener album.Who gets their vote?You'll have to listen to find out!

Nico gets lost in Ed's haircut and Andrew gets lost in the crowd.

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week we're diving into Gnarly by KATSEYE, the global girl group created through Netflix and the K-pop machine.From endless "gnarlys" to product placement for fried chicken, Tesla and Takis, we try to figure out whether this song is genius, garbage... or something that wasn't written by humans at all.We also discuss: Is KATSEYE actually AI?  Why does every member sound exactly the same?  The billionaire behind the music  The weirdest fight simulation we've ever done  Why the New York Times ranked this as one of the best songs of 2025 Plus Bevo steps into the Fight Wheel against six perfectly synchronised pop stars...Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Emerging Kiwi musician Isla Noon has remixed and revamped her first album. ‘Out of Body' was released in 2025, and explored themes of identity and detachment through a combination of synth heavy electronic pop and delicate vocals. ‘Out of Body (REDUX)' was made in collaboration with producer Justyn Pilbrow, taking seven tracks from the original album and pushing the electronic sound harder. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the EP. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMore Than a Tour: The Philosophy Behind Garth Brooks' Return to the ArenaIn this solo episode, Deb dives into the series of articles Garth has been sharing on his website (https://garthbrooks.com/news) leading up to his 2026 arena tour. From equal ticket pricing and affordability to cutting-edge production, Housekeeping, and the return of the legendary drum pod, every decision points to something bigger than concerts.This isn't just a discussion about stages and setlists—it's about trust, respect, and the unique relationship Garth has built with his fans over the last three decades.If you've ever wondered what makes a Garth Brooks show feel unlike anyone else's, this episode is for you.Support the showFind us at:Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter:  twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram:  instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite:  Garthology.comEmail us at:  garthologycast@gmail.com

Strange Faces, Fun Times, Audience Participation, who could ask for anything more?

As we look back at some of our favorite episodes from the Sound Up! archive during the month of August, we honor the recent passing of beloved singer-songwriter Glen Hansard with a replay of a show from June 2025, when Oscar-winning duo The Swell Season - Hansard and Marketa Irglova—joined Mark and Alan to discuss "Forward," their first album together in 16 years. This episode also featured Alan's review of Paul Simon at the Beacon Theatre and a listener recap of the Kendrick Lamar/SZA tour.  We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart is one of the biggest power ballads ever recorded... but when you actually listen to the lyrics, things get very strange.This week we discuss listening to the sound of your own tears, living inside a powder keg, whether the song is secretly about a baby, why there are actual cannon blasts in the recording, and whether Bevo could survive a fight against 1983 Bonnie Tyler.Along the way, we accidentally end up talking about Rory Dodd, TikTok crying channels, giant babies, and one of the greatest backing vocal performances ever recorded.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Send us Fan MailAfter five episodes, dozens of legendary songs, and some strategic maneuvering, the Ultimate Garth Draft has reached its epic conclusion!In this final installment, Deb, Pete, and Jess make their last two selections: Wildcard Pick and Closing Track. But with only one chance left to secure those must-have songs, every decision matters.Will Deb's strategy pay off? Can Pete finish his album without The Dance? (Yeah... good luck with that.) And wait until you hear Jess's surprise closing pick that nobody saw coming.The trio also reveals their complete Ultimate Garth albums, shares the backup picks that almost made the cut, reflects on what this series meant to them, and asks YOU to decide whose album deserves to win the Ultimate Garth Draft Championship.From emotional favorites to strategic steals—and plenty of laughs along the way—this finale is a celebration of Garth's incredible catalog and the fans who love it.Now it's your turn... whose album takes the crown?Support the showFind us at:Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter:  twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram:  instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite:  Garthology.comEmail us at:  garthologycast@gmail.com

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! The Pussycat Dolls' Beep was a massive hit in 2006, but does it deserve its place in pop history?This week the boys unpack the lyrics, the production, the story behind the song, and everything else that made it one of the biggest releases of the decade.Plus another Fight Wheel, another Tower of Music, and plenty of completely unnecessary detours along the way.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Welcome to Episode 70 of This Is Not Happening, an Album of the Month podcast. In Part 1, we do a deep drive review of our Album of the Month. This month Joey is VERY happy to bring 'You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' the 3rd album by Olivia Rodrigo.In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month, taking inspiration from Olivia's love of and references to the Cure, the theme is 'Songs that reference other artists'.    --- Part 1 | Album of the Month | Olivia Rodrigo |  You seem pretty sad ... ---Olivia is a force of nature. She is a song writing savant. She has a new album out, in case you didn't notice, this means we've got to talk about it. And there is a lot to talk about.Have a listen, tell us what you think.Listen to the original album here.Watch some of her videos here , particularly the singles from this album.Buy this album or some merch here.  Listen to the ridiculously brilliant Switched on Pop Podcast Episode.               --- Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | Songs that reference other artists -- Olivia references the Cure a number of times on this album. We've taken inspiration and chosen 'Songs that reference other artists' as our Spin It theme.The task is pick a track that fits the theme, the objective, get more 'spins' than your friends. We each pick four tracks for a 16 track play list . We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?Joey chose Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus.David chose Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder.Guy chose Destroy Rock & Roll by Mylo.Nolan chose Secret Wars I by The Last Emporer.What would you have chosen? What's missing from our playlist?We've been writing the blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, the boys take on P.I.M.P. by 50 Cent — a song that somehow turns sex trafficking, expensive shoes, summer chinchilla sales and refusing to hand over a dollar into one of the catchiest tracks of the 2000s.They break down the confusing pimp-or-John storyline, 50's endless list of feuds, the weirdest lyric in the song, his Vitaminwater payday, and whether Dr. Dre was right to kill P.I.M.P. Part 2 before it saw the light of day.Plus: Gav gets spun on the fight wheel and has to face peak Get Rich or Die Tryin' era 50 Cent.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Blessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

A tale told in two halves, Gin Wigmore's new album deals with the duality of life. ‘Beautiful Mess' delves into the past decade of her life and the way she navigated love, loss, divorce, parenthood, and the complex nature of rebuilding herself. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThe draft is heating up!In Part 4 of our Ultimate Garth Draft series, we're filling two more spots on our dream Garth Brooks albums: Story Song and Underrated Song. And if there's one thing Garth does better than almost anyone, it's telling a story.From heartbreaking classics to hidden gems that deserved so much more love, Deb, Pete, and Jess make their picks, defend their choices, and—for the first time in the draft—someone actually loses their first choice to another host! The strategy is getting real.Which song gets taken for the first time? Which forgotten favorite earns a well-deserved spotlight? And is Deb's album becoming the most emotionally unpredictable playlist ever assembled?Join us as the competition continues and our Ultimate Garth albums get one step closer to completion.Support the showFind us at:Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter:  twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram:  instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite:  Garthology.comEmail us at:  garthologycast@gmail.com

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we take on Garth Brooks' country mega-hit “Friends in Low Places”, a song that somehow became one of the most famous country anthems of all time despite sounding like a rodeo clown crashing your ex's wedding and immediately regretting it.We break down the very confusing story at the centre of the song, Garth's strange refusal to live on normal streaming platforms, the GhostTunes/Amazon saga, Chris Gaines, the Tom Segura “where are the bodies?” conspiracy, and whether Bevo could survive a fight with 1990s Garth Brooks.Spoiler: he could not.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

The Rolling Stones continue to roll on. They've just released their 25th studio album, ‘Foreign Tongues', a 14-track record that was recorded in just under a month in West London. It reunites the band with producer Andrew Watt and features guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood, and Chad Smith, as well as a song recorded with Charlie Watts prior to his passing. Chris Schulz has been listening to the album, and joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we take on Bobby McFerrin's painfully cheerful 1988 hit “Don't Worry, Be Happy.”It's the first a cappella song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, a Grammy-winning cultural monster, and possibly the only song brave enough to tell someone with no bed, no money, no partner and a pending landlord lawsuit to simply cheer up. The episode covers Bobby's fight stats, the legendary “litigate” rhyme, the idea that worrying might double your debt, George H.W. Bush using the song without McFerrin's blessing, the fake suicide rumour, and the moment the podcast officially becomes The Bobby McFerrin Four. The transcript lands on Southern beating Bobby by scrappy decision thanks to “regional pub energy and unresolved podcast rage.” Also discussed: Cocktail, Tom Cruise's sunglasses, bed thieves, Beauty and the Beast getting weird, late-night phone sex ads, NWA, and why “look at me, I'm happy” might be the worst thing you can say to another human being.Listen now, subscribe on YouTube, and whatever you do: do worry, be sad.Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Madonna is returning to the past in her newest album. ‘Confessions II' follows on from her 2005 album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor', continuing her exploration of dance and electronic music. It's made in conjunction with Stuart Price, who co-wrote and co-produced the 2005 album, and features guest appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, Stromae, and Madonna's eldest daughter Lola Leon. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on ‘Confessions II'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles interviews Alan Rosenberg. Alan is the creator and host of The Alan Rosenberg Show on YouTube, a channel dedicated to his lifelong passion for music. Growing up on Long Island, New York, Alan was introduced to rock and roll at an early age through his older sister, whose bedroom walls were covered in posters of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and The Allman Brothers. By age 10, Alan was already building what would become a meticulously catalogued collection of over 5,000 albums — all of which he has listened to multiple times. In this episode, Alan takes host Charles Zona through the roots of his obsession, including the typed yearly album lists he kept starting in 1973, a tradition handed down from his sister that eventually evolved into a comprehensive digital database tracking every album he owns, every song on it, its chart position, and the year he acquired it. Alan shares vivid memories from more than five decades of concert-going, starting with his very first show — The Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in June 1975, featuring the legendary Lotus Stage and a then-new Ron Wood sitting in as guest guitarist. From there, the conversation moves through highlights including the Stones' massive Steel Wheels Tour at Shea Stadium, a Simon & Garfunkel reunion in Central Park, and what Alan calls perhaps his most purely fun concert experience: seeing The Rolling Stones at the intimate MGM Grand in Las Vegas during the 1999 No Security Tour. A standout moment from the episode is Alan's account of seeing U2 at The Sphere in Las Vegas — a venue he discovered before it became widely known — where the crystal-clear, immersive sound system left him calling it one of the greatest concert experiences of his life. The conversation also covers some of Alan's more disappointing experiences, including a Hackney Diamonds-era Rolling Stones show at MetLife Stadium where the sound quality was, in his words, "atrocious," and a Van Halen reunion show at Jones Beach that failed to deliver. Beyond the concert stories, Charles and Alan dive deep into the philosophy behind The Alan Rosenberg Show, where Alan refuses to review a new album until he has listened to it at least five times — sometimes eight or nine — because, as he puts it, music is deeply personal and mood-dependent. He discusses the decline of new music on classic rock radio, the fearlessness of artists like David Gilmour who still play entire new albums on tour, and why he believes the era of great classic rock concert experiences has fundamentally changed due to ticket prices, stadium sound problems, and the industry's shift toward playing only the hits. Alan also touches on his love of deluxe box sets, his growing appreciation for Taylor Swift's Midnights, and the warm, knowledgeable community he has built around his YouTube channel, which now features close to 600 videos. BANDS: The Allman Brothers, Billy Joel, Blue Öyster Cult, Dave Matthews, David Gilmour, The Eagles, Genesis, Harry Styles, Iron Maiden, James Brown, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, The Moody Blues, Nazareth, Olivia Newton-John, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Ratboys, The Rolling Stones, Ron Wood, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Simon & Garfunkel, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner, U2, Van Halen, Wishbone Ash, The Who, Yes. VENUES:  Brendan Byrne Arena (Meadowlands), Central Park, Jones Beach, Madison Square Garden, MetLife Stadium, MGM Grand, Shea Stadium, The Sphere (Las Vegas), SUNY Albany, The United Center (Chicago), The Vic Theater (Chicago), Westbury Music Theater, World Music Theater (Tinley Park, Illinois). PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE - BECOME A GUEST:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website and click on the link to fill out a form so we can consider you as a guest on the show.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

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Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, we tackle Luke Bryan's brand new country anthem Fish Hunt Golf Drink — a song so aggressively simple it feels scientifically engineered in a Nashville laboratory.Along the way, we discuss: Which bear could we survive fighting  Why Luke Bryan treats touring like an annoying side quest between fishing trips  “Wake up. Coffee. Camo. Climb a tree.”  Mouse fishing  Luke Bryan is constantly falling over on stage  Why country music somehow keeps printing money with songs about trucks, beer and golf Also, Gav officially fights Luke Bryan.Love music but tired of hearing us complain about it?1001 Songs That Make You Want To Live is our free Patreon bonus show, where we celebrate the songs we actually love.New episodes every Thursday.Listen free on Patreon. Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

American ska punk band has released a new album. Coming thirty years after their last release, ‘Until the Sun Explodes' is the first to feature singer and guitarist Jakob Nowell – replacing his father Bradley who died in 1996. It's the band's fourth and final studio album and a tribute to the late lead singer. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Rodrigo is switching things up for her third studio album. Where her two previous albums leaned more on upbeat pop-punk influences, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' shifts between indie-pop and emotional ballads. Rodrigo describes the album as a “time capsule of a relationship in all its highs and lows,” with the A-side, ‘Girl So in Love' representing the honeymoon stage, the intense building emotions of a new relationship, and the B-side, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad', covering the downfall. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Craig David's Walking Away sounds smooth, soulful and emotionally mature… until you actually listen to the lyrics and realise this bloke is just sprinting away from every problem in his life.This week the boys unpack one of the biggest songs of 2000, including Craig David's legendary facial hair, whether “powder room” just means toilet, and why Bevo somehow defeats Craig David in a fight despite Craig having elite cardio.Also: Mad Dog reveals he tortured Chibbs with this album on repeat during school runs  The boys accidentally crowned " Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse the best song of 2000  Gav pitches Craig David beard merch  Chibbs realises this song has somehow become one of his favourite acoustic guitar songs Walking Away may have started as a meme…, but by the end of this episode, some of the boys are genuinely defending it.Love music but tired of hearing us complain about it?1001 Songs That Make You Want To Live is our free Patreon bonus show, where we celebrate the songs we actually love.New episodes every Thursday.Listen free on Patreon. Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

The daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has released her debut album. ‘Be Sweet To Me' is the first album from Violet Grohl, with a sound reminiscent of 1990s alternative rock. Though it's primarily rock, the eleven tracks do feature elements of heavy metal, folk, and jazz, Grohl citing the Breeders, PJ Harvey, Pixies, Soundgarden, and Cocteau Twins as her primary influences. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul McCartney is taking a trip down memory lane in his new album. ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane' is his 20th —or 18th, depending on the way you count them— solo studio album and is a nostalgic collection of songs. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the latest release by the iconic musician. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 68 of This Is Not Happening, an Album of the Month podcast. In Part 1, we do a deep drive review of our Album of the Month. This month Guy brings a Robyn's latest release 'Sexisitential'. In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month, the theme is 'Sad Bangers'.           ------ Part 1 | Album of the Month | Robyn |  Sexistential ------Robyn is a unique, iconic figure in contemporary music. She's been making and releasing music since 1995, her career spans 4 decades already and she shows no signs of slowing down. Her pop career started when she was 15, she's about to celebrate her 47th birthday, this is insane staying power!Sexistential is her 9th studio album if you count the Body Talk series as full albums? It's only 29 mins long, it doesn't mess about and no track or the album in full overstays it's welcome. There is lots to get into in the discussion, has she still got it? Is she doing new things? Is this still relevant and if so who for? How artists change and what we expect from them as they age?Have a listen, tell us what you think.Listen to the original album here.Watch some of her videos here , particularly the singles from this album.Buy this album or some merch here.  And listen to her talk about the album here.                 ---------------- Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | Sad Bangers ---------------- Robyn's biggest track is 'Dancing On My Own' is the archetype of a genre that Guy made up 'Sad Bangers'. This is our theme for Spin It or Bin It this month.  It's got to be sad, and it's got to bang. Simple (in theory).The task is pick a track that fits the theme, the objective, get more 'spins' than your friends. We each pick four tracks for a 16 track play list . We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?David chose Destroy Everything You Touch by Ladytron.Joey chose 'Teardrops' by Womack and Womack.Guy chose 'Lovesick' by Friendly Fires.Nolan chose 'Blue Monday' by New Order.What would you have chosen? What's missing from our playlist?We've been writing the blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/

In this latest edition of the podcast, Mick The Hat continues recounting his remarkable journey with Pink Floyd, continuing from where he left off with the final Wall show on June 17th, 1981 at Earl's Court. Beginning in 1984 with The Pros & Cons Of Hitchhiking tour, Mick's recollections as a Pink Floyd enthusiast and concert taper cover the early solo careers of Roger Waters and David Gilmour, continuing into Pink Floyd's final tour in 1994. Mick talks about how the desire for more Pink Floyd related records was at a peak in the mid 1980's, when many outside artists collaborated with members of the band before the “Dry Floyd” formed. Most notable is how a tape of David Gilmour playing Cliff Richard almost made it onto a bootleg vinyl, and currently has yet to be released.From accidentally flushing his contacts in a hotel room outside of Sweden, to running a Taxi Driver's toll fare up in New Jersey, finding himself in the sea of empty faces in Berlin, and witnessing after-gig road crew jams in Paris, Mick's stored and well-travelled recollections of this period is a story not to be missed.

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of April 2026. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Mysterious Kiwi musician Aldous Harding has released a new album. Train on the Island is her fifth studio album and is filled with her trademark intricate style of lyricism, full of strange and unique turns of phrases. Chris Schulz has been listening to the album, and joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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