Applaudable
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKilljoys, make some noise! Should Brendon Urie release a Christmas album? What's the best British boy band? Does anyone understand Foals' lyrics?
This podcast covers all the music we find applaudable, from alternative grunge to electronic chillhop and everything in between (except country music, sorry). New releases drop every Wednesday, and every other episode features a special guest. In between, we'll review albums, craft seasonal playlists, assign album superlatives, recommend new artists, and more.
Find us on social media @applaudablepod or drop us a line at [email protected].
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Episodes
A Blessed Mess: Dance Gavin Dance Discography Overview Pt. 2
July 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe're back for more, are you? This episode discusses Artificial Selection, Afterburner, and Jackpot Juicer in way more detail than you probably have any interest in. Did we miss your favorite song (unlikely)? Send us a message and rant about it! This episode includes: -Our pet peeves -The correct way to pronounce fancy French skincare products -Hannah's wild interpretations of LDR lyrics -Yes we do also talk about Dance Gavin Dance at some point -The best outfit to wear to a DGD conce...
Bless This Mess: Dance Gavin Dance Discography Overview Pt. 1
July 19, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThe infamous sibling duo of Hannah and Isaiah hop onto the airwaves to discuss Messisms, Johnny Craig, and the nutritional value of canned broccoli. In this episode we cover Downtown Battle Mountain through Mothership. Part II will cover Artificial Selection, Afterburner, and Jackpot Juicer. Contents of this episode include: -Hannah ranting about DGD pre-Tilian -The ideal country to listen to Mothership in -Countless obscure Mess lyrics taken entirely out of context -The word "phenome...
An American's Take on French Rap
February 11, 2021 01:49 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBBet you didn't see this coming! We have been fans of French rap for years, and we're so excited to share some of our thoughts on this genre! French rap is characterized by atmospheric swells, crisp trap beats, melodic hooks, and the ever-present 'hype crew' in the background. Hip hop was exported to France from America back in the late 1980's, and France has since become Europe's leading producer of high-quality rap/trap music. Needless to say, it's far surpassed American rap in terms of qua...
We're Just Dancing with Sylvan Esso
February 04, 2021 04:56 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWe're back for Season 2 with more subjective opinions, nonsensical back stories and *most importantly* fantastic music to cover! It seemed fitting to kick off this season with our go-to artist for catchy dance music, feminist power, and eccentric bass lines. In this episode Jules and I cover why we love Sylvan Esso, all the new music that dropped while we were on hiatus, and some new releases we are looking forward to! This episode includes: Hannah's questionable history of Durham, NC The...
Season 1 Finale!
January 07, 2021 03:57 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBCan you believe you've made it through an entire season of us rambling about music? We can't believe it either, but we've decided to take a *very brief* hiatus in the new year to get our act together and interview some great guests for Season 2! During this very short episode, Jules and I discuss the best album releases of 2020, and the releases we can't wait for in 2021! If you have someone in mind that you'd like to see or hear about on a future episode, please let us know! Get in touch ...
Let's Get Kooky, Sunshine!
December 31, 2020 03:24 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAre you ready for another controversial episode? We're here to give you all the reasons why "Let's Go, Sunshine" is the *best* Kooks album out there. Disagree? Go listen to Pamela, and then we can talk. This gem of an episode includes: The BEST podcast intro we have ever had, to date The correct way to pronounce this album's title Luke Pritchard's idea of a campfire song....? (:|) Trout mask kissing, dance marathons, and so much more! Today's Daily Shuffle is "Chicken Bone" by the Kooks...
A Quiet Chat with Dmitry Evgrafov
December 23, 2020 21:46 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBThis episode is one for the books, folks! Hannah sat down with Dmitry Evgrafov--world-famous neo-classical composer and cofounder of the Endel app--to discuss music, robots, the future of neoclassical music, and everything in between! Dmitry was kind enough to allow us an inside peek into his musical influences, how the music for Endel is created, his thoughts on AI-generated music, and the one performance he will never forget. Check out his latest album, Surrender, anywhere you listen to ...
The Christmas Edition!
December 16, 2020 01:58 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBScrooges, make some noise! We've got a Christmas special for you! Jules and I discuss our favorite (and least favorite) Christmas albums, why we love vintage Christmas music, and our ULTIMATE Christmas wish list. The Daily Shuffle for this episode is Christmas Lights by Coldplay. Let us know what your favorite Christmas song is by sending us an email at [email protected] or checking in with us on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appl...
Ellie Goulding, We Love You But...
December 09, 2020 15:22 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBToday, Hannah is joined by her favorite brother and fellow Goulddigger, Isaiah! Together they discuss the first two and a half EG albums, aka the only ones you really need to listen to. Topics include: The BEST Starry Eyed remix Our favorite Ellie Goulding boyfriends Hacks for listening to the Lights 10 album The real meaning behind "Halcyon" And much more! Isaiah's Daily Shuffle pick is "Atlantis" by Ellie Goulding--give it a listen and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear fr...
We Have Feelings about Foals
December 02, 2020 15:49 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBNo, we're not talking about baby horses (although those are cool too). The band Foals makes some of the BEST alternative/indie rock out there, and as always, we have opinions about it! In this episode we cover: Wolverinos Yannis vs Alex Turner Fetus Foals Our favorite Foals songs and albums Some really strange and random facts about the band The one Foals song everyone should play at their wedding Today's Daily Shuffle is Neptune (by Foals) or Milk and Black Spiders (also by Foals). W...
An Interview with Strawberry Girls
November 26, 2020 05:27 - 46 minutes - 43 MBToday we’re talking to Ian Jennings, Zachary Garren, and Ben Rosett of Strawberry Girls! Strawberry Girls makes and performs music in the progressive rock/post-hardcore space. All three band members are multi-instrumental and former members of other great bands (think Dance Gavin Dance, Eternity Forever, & The Trees). This band is one of our favorites and we’re so excited to share this episode with all of you! In this episode, we cover: -What the songwriting process looks like for an inst...
A Comprehensive Review of All the Autumn Music You'll Ever Need
November 21, 2020 03:56 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe've got a treat for you--all of our favorite autumn songs, artists, and albums in one place! We have compiled the perfect soundtrack for: sipping hot cocoa, walking through the fallen leaves, picking pumpkins, making candy apples, cuddling by the fire, watching the snow fall, and all those other *lovely* fall activities. This episode includes: -Our top 10 favorite fall artists, AND a custom album and song recommendation for each one -Two AWESOME fall playlists (see links below!) -Roo R...
Chilling with Andrew Applepie
November 11, 2020 05:41 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhat's better than a slice of pie? Talking to the one and only Andrew Applepie himself! Andrew is one of our long-time favorite artists and we can't wait to share this interview with you. On today's episode we cover: -Andrew's favorite musical instrument -How he felt about having a song featured in a TV show -His favorite place to go rock climbing -A Buzzfeed quiz to test Andrew's true apple pie-ness -Some awesome artist (and book) recommendations from Andrew! Andrew's Daily Shuffle r...
Stoked about The Strokes
November 04, 2020 03:04 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBToday Jules and Hannah sit down to talk about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Strokes. Topics in this episode include Julian Casablancas' psychic abilities, a comprehensive review of The New Abnormal, the one song that will always make Jules cry, and Hannah's inability to interpret song lyrics. If you like this episode, please like and subscribe! And if you want to hear more from us, check us out on Instagram and Twitter @applaudablepod. You can also leave us a voice message via...
Getting Funky with Funkmammoth
October 28, 2020 06:40 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFor our first ever guest episode, Hannah interviewed Joe Gremel of Funkmammoth! Joe creates sample-rich music that's perfect for dancing, cooking, studying, and easy listening. He's a self-taught music maker with a knack for creating albums that transport you to another reality (somewhere with plenty of sunshine and palm trees). In this episode we cover: -Joe's musical role models and favorite artists -The secret behind the name "Funkmammoth" -How to pursue your art as a young creator -...
Welcome to the Applaudable Podcast!
October 19, 2020 19:46 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBKilljoys, make some noise! If you like good music and good conversation, you're in the right place. On this show we'll highlight the musicians we think aren't getting enough attention, as well as some of our all-time favorite songs. There will be album reviews, best vs worse song rankings, artist bios, super specific playlists, and so much more! Every Wednesday we'll drop an episode, and every other week we will feature a special guest. If you have music you'd like us to talk about, or sug...