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Thriller/What's Going On - Michael Jackson/Marvin Gaye (Review)

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast - May 15, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes ★ - 10 ratings
This is the series finale! To mark the occasion, we've welcomed former co-host Sonya Walton back to the show to talk about TWO albums at one time - Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." During this episode we cover: Which type of album would be harder to make How t...

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They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me"

You Wanted a Hit! - May 15, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Theo tells the story of the quirky Brooklyn-via-Massachusetts cult alt-rock band's 2000 ska-inflected, Grammy-winning TV theme song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S7E5: Jimmy Webb

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt - May 11, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy welcome one of the greatest ever songwriters to the podcast, in fact Jimmy Webb is the only artist ever to receive a Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration. Jimmy has written for Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, the Supremes, Art Garfunkel and even...

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Ep. 147 - Rewind to '81: A Dive into the Year's Defining Music and Movies with Mark Smith

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast - May 10, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Strap on your nostalgia goggles and get ready for an electrifying blast from 1981, as I, your ever-enthusiastic host, am joined by the legendary Mark Smith from Music Relish. Together, we're set to serenade you with a symphony of memories, exploring the year's top albums—from Styx's 'Paradise Th...

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Ep. 146 - Rewind to '81: A Dive into the Year's Defining Music and Movies with Mark Smith

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast - May 10, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Strap on your nostalgia goggles and get ready for an electrifying blast from 1981, as I, your ever-enthusiastic host, am joined by the legendary Mark Smith from Music Relish. Together, we're set to serenade you with a symphony of memories, exploring the year's top albums...

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Thriller/What's Going On 101

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast - May 08, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes ★ - 10 ratings
Don't know anything about two of the greatest albums of all time? Don't worry, we're here to help fill a gap or two before our episode about Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." In this episode you will learn: the basic info about the album its critical and commer...

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Cinco de Musica

ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - May 05, 2024 16:54 - 2 hours
Gracias a todos por escuchar y apoyar a Rock Phoenix Live. Hoy es tu dia y te apoyamos!!!  Jenn our fact checker is back so guaranteed to have lots of bios on some of the bands we are playing. I really like the Puerto rico dance sound. There's something about it that while I'm working you just s...

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S7E4: Joe Elliott 2

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt - May 04, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
This week we welcome Joe Elliott back to the podcast. Joe is in town to talk about the reissue of Pyromania and it doesn’t take long before Guy, Gary, and Joe are discussing their favourite artists and their favourite gigs. Joe is the perfect guest for this podcast because he’s such a music fan ...

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Ep.145 - Rewinding to 1981: Vinyl Classics, Grammy Shockers, and the Birth of Iconic Bands

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast - May 03, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Send us a Text Message. As we fired up the mics for another episode, it felt like 1981 had crashed our party, bringing with it all the technical chaos of a bygone era. Despite the hiccups, we took a raucous journey back in time, exploring the music and events that defined an unforgettable year....

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BONUS EPISODE: Five Questions with Gia Mora

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast - May 01, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes ★ - 10 ratings
We asked Gia Mora to answer the following questions: What is your dream concert? Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with? What is your favourite album? Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves? What is one song you wi...

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Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet)

You Wanted a Hit! - May 01, 2024 03:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Michael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SE 4, EP 14: The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet

This is Vinyl Tap - May 01, 2024 03:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this episode we tackle the Rolling Stones 1968 LP Beggars Banquet. 1968 was a tumultuous year for much of the world and a transitional time  for  the Rolling Stones. Their founder and original leader, Brian Jones,  was  increasingly absent due to his drug use, and t...

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Volume 300: "After I Said Goodnight"

Different Head - May 01, 2024 02:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Jeff Johnson • Clifford White • Darrell Barnes • Tom Wolgers • Jean-Louis Murat • Gregorian • Cyborgasm • Ariel Kalma • Jean-Louis Murat • Mistress Kat • John Hassell & Farafina • Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays • Llewellyn • Kevin Braheny • Germán Bringas • Robert Rich & B. Lustmord • Vasilisk • Haro...

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Socialcast

ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - April 28, 2024 08:25 - 2 hours
Another episode dedicated to  promoting Rock Phoenix Live. But also something you want to listen too. Not just boring stuff but fun stuff or wow i didnt know that stuff!!  The music, the knowledge, the show  it all right here on Rock Phoenix Live. Check out our tik tok @rockphoenixlive and if yo...

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S7E3: Phil Manzanera 2

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt - April 27, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
This week on the podcast we welcome Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera to the show. Chatting about his incredible childhood of island hopping that lead to his diverse musical influence. Phil also chats to Guy and Gary about his new book ‘Revolución to Roxy’ which is out now and available to buy. Rock...

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Volume 299: "Foreplay"

Different Head - April 27, 2024 20:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
• Kenneth Nash • Pieces of a Dream • William Aura • David & Steve Gordon • Flesh & Bone • Steven Halpern & Tony Selvage • Steven Cooper • Pat Metheny Group • Cyborgasm • Pete Namlook & Robert Sattler • Jon Bailiff • Terje Rypdal & Miroslav Vitous & Jack DeJohnette • Eberhard Weber • Luís Cília •...

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Ep. 144 - Journey to 1971's Music and Movie Scene

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast - April 26, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be whisked away on a sonic journey to 1971, as your guides, Scott McLean, Mark Smith, and Lou Collichio, pull back the curtain on an era bursting with musical genius and cinematic charm. We promise an auditory feast where you'll rediscover the year's hidden tr...

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What's the best musical performance in a film?

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast - April 24, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes ★ - 10 ratings
We have an actress, Gia Mora, on the show this week, so it's the perfect time to mix film and music - what's the best musical performance in a film? Eamon, Nathan and Gia give their answers. Who would you like to see on VH1 Storytellers? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusic...

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S7E2: Woody Woodmansey

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt - April 20, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
This week we welcome Woody Woodmansey to the podcast. Woody is the last man standing from Bowie's band ‘The Spiders From Mars’ and Woody shares some incredible stories with us this week from his first foray into music, meeting a young David Bowie and touring the world with the Spider. You can s...

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Rock Phoenix Mix

ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - April 20, 2024 18:54 - 2 hours
THIS SHOW IS PACKED!!! We've got dance, we've got covers and as always we've got hard rock, also are two bands your gonna wanna check out. Soul Theorem hear their latest release as well as Ash To Dust's new song  on this episode. No Resolve has two epic covers from Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. The...

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Ep 64 - Crucified / Pillars of Humanity

Christian Geeks Rockcast - April 17, 2024 23:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009.  Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr...

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Giant Steps - John Coltrane (Review) with Gia Mora

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast - April 17, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes ★ - 10 ratings
We asked Gia Mora - actress, writer, musician and most prolific Record Roulette guest! - to pick an album and she went with... improvisational jazz? We're talking about John Coltrane's 1960 banger, "Giant Steps," which is on the Rolling Stone list at #232. During this episode we cover: What mak...

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SE 4, EP 13: Spirit - Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus

This is Vinyl Tap - April 16, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Spirit and their fourth album Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus. The band Spirit sports an impressive pedigree. Drummer Ed Cassidy (20 years older than the rest of the band) was an established jazz musician, having played drums ...

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S7E1: Dave Wakeling

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt - April 13, 2024 23:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
Rockonteurs returns, and this week Guy and Gary are chatting to Dave Wakeling from The Beat. Chatting about a life on the road, his influences, those politically orientated lyrics of the 1980s, being covered by Pete Townshend, supporting Bowie and an amazing tale about how he tried to get back ...

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Ep. 143 - Spinning Back to 1971: Vinyl Hits, Rock Milestones, and the Steely Dan Challenge on Milk Crates and Turntables

Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast - April 12, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Embark on a groovy trip to 1971 with us, your hosts of Milk Crates and Turntables, as we spin the wax with Mark Smith and Luke Colicchio from the Music Relish Show. From the quirky technical glitches that bring an authentic vinyl-spinning experience to our light-hearted ...

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Giant Steps 101

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast - April 10, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes ★ - 10 ratings
Don't know anything about improvisational jazz? Don't worry, we're here to help fill a gap or two before our episode on John Coltrane's "Giant Steps," which turns up on the Rolling Stone list at #232. In this episode you will learn: the basic info about the album its critical and commercial r...

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did George Harrison Live in 1966? Pt 2

One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratings
In part two of Cleave's profile of George Harrison, Diana, and Duncan explore the second half of the interview, which includes topics such as George's home, his home life with his wife Pattie, his thoughts on war, the old guard, and religion. In this interview, George is amusingly blunt and en...

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did George Harrison Live In 1966. Pt 1

One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 79 ratings
In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile of George Harrison. In the first installment, they discuss the first segments of the interview where Harrison is remarkably candid and forthcoming. Originally featured in the Evening Standard during the spring of 1966...

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Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is"

You Wanted a Hit! - April 09, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Double episode! Theo tells the stories of the coincidentally(?) competing 1993 hip-hop hits. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Boomin' with Machel Montano & Soca

Boomin' with Bella - April 08, 2024 21:26 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
hi!! today's episode is gonna take you away from the doom and gloom and to a sunny beach with your drink of choice in hand. I'm talking about Machel Montano's 2019 diss track "Dr. Mashup 2", walking you through the genre of Soca music, and finally touching on one of my go-to's when I'm in need o...

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