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AllMusicPodcasts

355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Music industry veteran SteveJ takes a "deep dive" into music books, including bios, criticism, photography, and cultural takes, and explores music documentaries and films with the people behind them, along with a fascinating revolving panel of guests.

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“A Few More Minutes” HARDCORE: w/ Drew Stone

November 01, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes

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Episode 71: "A Few More Minutes on Hardcore" with Drew Stone

November 01, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MB

Film director, podcast host, and lead singer of Antidote Drew Stone talks about his favorite and the most influential hardcore bands in Boston, New York City and the West Coast. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Episode 70: "All Ages: The Boston Hardcore Film" and "The New York Hardcore Chronicles Film" with Drew Stone

October 27, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

Drew Stone's "xxx All Ages xxx" film documents the early Boston hardcore music scene from 1981 through 1984. “The New York Chronicles Film” is an incredible journey though the community and culture of the iconic New York hardcore scene. The hardcore culture, straight edge and D.I.Y. (‘Do It Yourself’) ethics of the time are also explored, as is, of course, Boston versus New York. Director Drew Stone is also the lead singer for New York City’s Antidote and hosts a podcast that focuses on har...

"All Ages: THE BOSTON HARDCORE Film" and "The New York Hardcore Chronicles Film" with Drew Stone.ALLMUSICMOVIES:

October 27, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes

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DURAN DURAN: “A Few More Minutes” with Annie Zaleski

October 23, 2021 15:17 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

“A Few More Minutes” DURAN DURAN: with Annie Zaleski

October 23, 2021 15:17 - 12 minutes

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Episode 69: A Few More Minutes on Duran Duran's "Rio"...with Annie Zaleski

October 23, 2021 15:17 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Author Annie Zaleski talks about her favorite Duran Duran side projects, song covers, and the best — and worst — covers of the their songs by other bands. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Episode 68: Duran Duran's "Rio" with Annie Zaleski

October 18, 2021 12:39 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MB

In the '80s, the Birmingham, England, band Duran Duran became closely associated with new wave, an idiosyncratic genre that dominated the decade's music and culture. No album represented this rip-it-up-and-start-again movement better than the act's breakthrough 1982 LP, "Rio." However, the album was not a success everywhere at first; in fact, "Rio" had to be buffed-up with remixes and reissued before it found an audience in America. The album was further buoyed by colorful music videos, whi...

DURAN DURAN's “Rio” with Annie Zaleski

October 18, 2021 12:39 - 41 minutes

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A Few More Minutes with TJ Hoffmann. ALLMUSICMOVIES:

October 13, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes

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ALLMUSICMOVIES: A Few More Minutes with TJ Hoffmann

October 13, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

Episode 67: A Few More Minutes on "Roadie," with TJ Hoffmann

October 13, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

The director (and reluctant star) of "Roadie: My Documentary" talks about the devastating effects of COVID on the live music industry, the people it depends on, and where we are now, and where it all might go... AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

“ROADIE: My Documentary” with TJ ALLMUSICMOVIES:

October 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes

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ALLMUSICMOVIES: “ROADIE: My Documentary” with TJ Hoffman

October 09, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MB

Episode 66: "ROADIE: My Documentary" with TJ Hoffman

October 09, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MB

Unapologetically indie, “ROADIE: My Documentary” spans the 20 year career of roadie turned filmmaker, TJ Hoffmann as he takes you behind the scenes and on the run with rock-n-roll road crews. Filmed in a handful of countries over the course of ten years, "ROADIE" begins as a quest to find out why anyone would want to become one, but over time another narrative is discovered as TJ, the man behind the camera is forced to confront his inner demons. TJ interviews the road dogs and techs who wor...

“A Few More Minutes” PRINCE: w/ Paul Sexton

October 05, 2021 15:57 - 8 minutes

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Episode 65: A Few More Minutes On Prince, with Paul Sexton

October 05, 2021 15:57 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MB

Our first easily-digestible short take, with author Paul Sexton. Favorite Prince tune? Favorite song? And in career chock full of iconic moments, you have to pick one of two. Tune in to hear what Paul has to say... AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

PRINCE: “A Few More Minutes” with Paul Sexton

October 05, 2021 15:57 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MB

Episode 64: "Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories and Memorabilia" with Paul Sexton

September 30, 2021 13:22 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Prince Rogers Nelson was a musical phenomenon who constantly reinvented himself throughout his long and colorful career, changing his style and even his name to keep his artistic output fresh and funky. Author Paul Sexton joins us to talk about his unique book “Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories and Memorabilia,” including stories from those who knew Prince best, and some of the incredible photographs of the artist. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

PRINCE: “A Portrait of the Artist in Memories and Memorabilia” with Paul Sexton

September 30, 2021 13:22 - 39 minutes

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ALLMUSICMOVIES: “Long Strange Trip” with Amir Bar-Lev

September 21, 2021 10:27 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MB

“LONG STRANGE TRIP” with Amir Bar-Lev. ALLMUSICMOVIES:

September 21, 2021 10:27 - 33 minutes

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Episode 63: "Long Strange Trip" with Amir Bar-Lev

September 21, 2021 10:27 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MB

For 30 years, the Grateful Dead were the most unlikely success story in rock and roll. At the peak of their popularity, they were the highest-grossing concert act in America. Director Amir Bar-Lev joins us to talk about his remarkable film “Long Strange Trip” that explores all aspects of this beloved band, a tribe of contrarians who made art out of open-ended chaos, and inadvertently achieved success. Longtime heads will happily tune in and drop out, of course, but casual or even non-fans s...

ROUNDER RECORDS: “Vinyl Ventures: My Fifty Years at Rounder Records” with Bill Nowlin

September 12, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes

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Episode 62: "Vinyl Ventures: My Fifty Years at Rounder Records" with Bill Nowlin

September 12, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB

The legendary independent roots label Rounder Records was born in 1970. Founder and author Bill Nowlin said “it was a hobby that got out of control.” His new book is the story of three people with no background in business who took an idea and, through hard work and passion, built up something of lasting cultural significance. Bill joins us to take us through those fifty years, with stories about the music business, and his partners, roots music, George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Studio ...

Episode 61: "MORPHINE: Journey of Dreams" with Mark Shuman

August 31, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MB

"Journey of Dreams" is the story of the iconic genre-busting 1990s 'Low Rock' band Morphine. Director Mark Shuman joins us to talk about the trio's unique and mesmeric sound. that continues to resonate with its fans and music lovers worldwide following the death of its singer, songwriter and two-string bassist Mark Sandman onstage at an Italian music festival in 1999.  Morphine's story is told by its surviving members and the coterie around them, sans narration, and made palpable through sa...

ALLMUSICMOVIES: “MORPHINE: Journey of Dreams” with Mark Shuman

August 31, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MB

“MORPHINE: Journey of Dreams” with Mark Shuman ALLMUSICMOVIES

August 31, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes

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Episode 60: "Cowboy Song: The Authorised Biography of Philip Lynott" by Graeme Thomson

August 17, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MB

Philip Lynott packed a vast amount into his 36 years. An instantly identifiable singer, charismatic stage performer and supremely gifted songwriter, the guiding spirit of Thin Lizzy combined the instincts of a wild man with the soul of a poet. Author Graeme Thomson joins us and talks about Lynott’s unique childhood, his embrace of Irish history and mythology, and his fascinating contradiction between rock star excess and the shy, sensitive “orphan” raised in working-class Dublin. And, of co...

THIN LIZZY: "Cowboy Song: The Authorised Biography of Philip Lynott" by Graeme Thomson

August 17, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes

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ALLMUSICMOVIES: “Bob And The Monster” with Keirda Bahruth

August 03, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MB

Episode 59: "Bob And The Monster" with Keirda Bahruth

August 03, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MB

“Bob And The Monster" is a documentary film that follows Thelonious Monster lead singer Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. The film, directed by Keirda Bahruth, crafts contemporary footage, animation and compelling interviews with archival performances and personal videos from Bob's past to reveal the complex layers of this troubled, but hopeful soul.  A...

THELONIOUS MONSTER: “Bob And The Monster” with Keirda Bahruth

August 03, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes

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ALLMUSICMOVIES: "The Harder They Come" with Roger Steffens

July 20, 2021 16:20 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

"THE HARDER THEY COME" with Roger Steffens

July 20, 2021 16:20 - 40 minutes

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Episode 58: "The Harder They Come" with Roger Steffens

July 20, 2021 16:20 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

In 1972, director Perry Henzell released the film “The Harder They Come.” Its story revolves around a rural Jamaican musician who journeys to the city of Kingston in search of fame and fortune. Ivan, the central character is played by a young Jimmy Cliff. The film was an immediate hit in Jamaica and eventually the US via midnight shows, running weeks and sometimes years in some cities. Reggae historian Roger Steffens joins us to talk about this highly influential film, which turns fifty nex...

Episode 57: Introducing AllMusicMovies. Let's Talk Music Films and Documentaries!

July 06, 2021 12:51 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MB

On May 5, 2019, we published our very first podcast, speaking with authors about their books on music in various genres. And now, we are 58 episodes and two years in, and we’re still at it. Thanks to all of you who follow us, comment, makes suggestions and tune in. And in fact, we’re still growing. Or about to anyway… One thing we’ve noticed is the incredible increase in music documentaries and films. There are so many classics and, these days, there seems to a new music movie every week. ....

INTRODUCING ALLMUSICMOVIES. Let's Talk Music Films and Documentaries!

July 06, 2021 12:51 - 17 minutes

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Episode 56: "Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music" with Heather Augustyn

June 22, 2021 12:16 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MB

In Jamaica, the music world was rougher than rough. The record men took monikers of royalty and machismo, like Duke and King and Lord. These boastful ringleaders fired guns into the air after descending a throne, and violent gangs stormed dances to "mash up" competing sound systems. The Jamaican music business was a man’s world. How was a little girl with a sweet song in her soul to have a chance?  In “Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music” author Heather Augustyn joins us to bring ...

WOMEN IN JAMAICAN MUSIC: "Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music" with Heather Augustyn

June 22, 2021 12:16 - 45 minutes

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Episode 55: "The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle" with Rob Kenner

June 08, 2021 12:11 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MB

Nipsey Hussle was a hip hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy — before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood he was dedicated to building up. Join us and Vibe magazine’s Rob Kenner as we dig into his book on Nipsey Hussle, and trace the life and work of an extraordinary artist, placing him in historical context and unpacking his complex legacy. Hussle was determined to win th...

NIPSEY HUSSLE: "The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle" with Rob Kenner

June 08, 2021 12:11 - 1 hour

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Episode 54: "LoudMouth" with Robert Duncan

May 25, 2021 12:27 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

Author Robert Duncan was barely out of his teens when he started writing for the influential music magazine Creem, becoming its managing editor at 22. He worked alongside legendary rock critic Lester Bangs, witnessed his tragic spiral, and finally discovered him dead of an OD in the apartment next door. He went on to write for Rolling Stone, Circus, Life, and dozens of other publications, interviewing hundreds of rock stars at the top of their game. These experiences, and many others, provi...

CREEM Magazine: "LoudMouth" with Robert Duncan

May 25, 2021 12:27 - 40 minutes

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Episode 53: "Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty and Los Angeles" with Christopher McKittrick

May 11, 2021 14:06 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MB

When Tom Petty arrived in Los Angeles in 1974 the Gainesville, Florida native found exactly what he was looking for in L.A.,rom the earliest Heartbreakers concerts in Los Angeles at the legendary Whisky a Go Go and the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, to the band’s final concerts at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Petty aimed to continue the tradition of the Southern California rock and roll. At the same time, Petty’s career often coincided with seismic shifts in the music business, such as Tom’s r...

TOM PETTY: “Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty and Los Angeles” with Christopher McKittrick

May 11, 2021 14:06 - 36 minutes

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Episode 52: "Rock Stars On The Record: The Albums That Changed Their Lives" with Eric Spitznagel

April 27, 2021 11:38 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB

Everyone’s most cherished childhood record―be it a battered piece of vinyl, torn cassette tape, or scratched CD―has a story, and those stories can be more revealing about their owners than you might expect. Eric Spitznagel joins us to tell first-hand tales by artists of all ages, backgrounds, and musical influences, remembering the meaning behind the records that mattered most to them. Hear from Ian MacKaye to Cherie Currie, from Suzi Quatro to Donny Osmond , Fishbone’s Angelo Moore and mor...

LIFE-CHANGING RECORDS: "Rock Stars On The Record: The Albums That Changed Their Lives" with Eric Spitznagel

April 27, 2021 11:38 - 45 minutes

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Episode 51: "Total Chaos: The Story of The Stooges" with Jeff Gold

April 13, 2021 12:03 - 33 minutes - 27 MB

Former music exec, collector and author Jeff Gold returns with the almost unbelievable story of The Stooges, the band that virtually invented punk rock. Jeff spent two days with Iggy Pop at his Miami home, sharing with him an extensive Stooges collection and interviewing the legendary singer.  Gold's book is the uncensored history of this most extraordinary band, in the words of the man who willed The Stooges into existence and somehow kept them alive in the face of disaster — again and aga...