Music Rant Repeat
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Music Rant Repeat is a music podcast hosted by Ben Mengel. Each month, Ben and guests offer unique takes on the current state of popular and underground music.
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Episodes
Touchy Bands & Unhinged Fans
June 30, 2023 00:30 - 51 minutes - 117 MBResident music nerd Ben delves into the recent tension between live performers and unhinged audience members, uncovers some ‘sobering’ information about Gen Z gig-goers, investigates the disappearance of an iconic band photo, attempts to list his favourite albums of 2023 (so far), and sings the praises of RVG, Bully, Sir Chloe, Stuck, Sparks and QOTSA. ******************************************* Music Rant Repeat Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/musicrantrepeat/ Music Credits: Depre...
Azealia Beefs & Doja Tweets
May 31, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 142 MBResident music nerd Ben attempts to wrap his head around Azealia Banks' various beefs, applauds Dojo Cat's A-grade trolling game, checks out a re-discovered East Bay punk documentary, finds inspiration in JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown's recording processes, and sings the praises of The Dirty Nil, Debby Friday, The Lemon Twigs, Beach House, Dead Bars, billy woods and Kenny Segal. ****************************** Music Rant Repeat Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/musicrantrepeat/ Music Credit...
Couchchella '23
April 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBResident music nerd Ben checks out Coachella from the comfort of his living room, dives headfirst into the latest round of boomer band infighting, checks out what might be the worst music festival sequel idea ever, and sings the praises of Wednesday, Gel, The HIRS Collective, Blondshell, Golden Hours and Dazy. Music Rant Repeat Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/musicrantrepeat/ Music Credits: Intro Song Depression Club by Trophy Jump https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4....
Welcome to the Wack Parade
March 31, 2023 09:11 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBResident music nerd Ben discusses embarrassing internal band battles, takes aim at attention-seeking tweeters, gets his emo on with singer/songwriter Georgia Ray, and sings the praises of Algiers, Sleaford Mods, Fever Ray, Death Valley Girls, JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown and Private Function. Music Rant Repeat Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/musicrantrepeat/ Music Credits: Depression Club by Trophy Jump https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Warming Up by Matthew Zalesky ...
New Year, New Name, Same Me
February 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBResident music nerd Ben looks back at the good and bad of Laneway '23, gets overwhelmed by endless festival announcements, proclaims Lana Del Rey a marketing genius, wonders what cats ever did to Pheobe Bridgers, and sings the praises of Turnstile, White Reaper, Billy Nomates, Fucked Up and Young Fathers. Music Rant Repeat Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/musicrantrepeat/ Music Credits: Depression Club by Trophy Jump https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ ...
Is This Thing On?
January 18, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes - 8.4 MBResident music nerd Ben returns after a long hiatus with an update on the podcast formerly known as Creative Spectator. Music Rant Repeat Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/musicrantrepeat/ Music Credit: Warming Up by Matthew Zalesky https://archive.org/details/DWK336/Matthew_Zalesky_-_02_-_Warming_Up.mp3 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
Daddy's (Almost) Home
May 13, 2021 12:15 - 46 minutes - 106 MBResident music nerd Ben checks out a Dave Grohl-directed tour van doco, takes aim at bitter old male musicians, gushes over the new St. Vincent record (without actually listening to it), and sings the praises of Spirit of the Beehive, Iceage and Dinosaur Jnr. Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2021/pl.u-06oxDWAIJaoLYR Music Credits Let Me In by Bulimic Orgy & Mile https://archive.org/details/DWK126/Bulimic_Orgy_...
Creative Spectator #57 - Daddy's (Almost) Home
May 13, 2021 12:15 - 46 minutes - 106 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben checks out a Dave Grohl-directed tour van doco, takes aim at bitter old male musicians, gushes over the new St. Vincent record (without actually listening to it), and sings the praises of Spirit of the Beehive, Iceage and Dinosaur Jnr. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2021/pl.u-06oxDWAIJaoLYR Music Credits Let Me In by Bulimic Orgy ...
Creative Spectator #56 - Meow Metal
April 11, 2021 10:11 - 45 minutes - 104 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben celebrates WAP’s return to the headlines, rocks out to a cat-fronted metal band, finds a musical guest worth watching on Saturday Night Live, and sings the praises of Dry Cleaning, Du Blonde, Mere Women, Civic, and TV Priest. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2021/pl.u-06oxDWAIJaoLYR Music Credits Dirty, Phy & Nasty by Mista 93 ...
Meow Metal
April 11, 2021 10:11 - 45 minutes - 104 MBResident music nerd Ben celebrates WAP’s return to the headlines, rocks out to a cat-fronted metal band, finds a musical guest worth watching on Saturday Night Live, and sings the praises of Dry Cleaning, Du Blonde, Mere Women, Civic, and TV Priest. Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2021/pl.u-06oxDWAIJaoLYR Music Credits Dirty, Phy & Nasty by Mista 93 https://archive.org/details/DWK251/Mista_93_-_06_-_Dirty_...
The Year of Weird
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThe podcast returns for the first new episode of 2021! This week, resident music nerd Ben rants about the Phoebe Bridgers/SNL guitar-smashing uproar, weird Jamie Lynn Spears Instagram confessions, a drunken Celine Dion-inspired name change, and a guitar made from the bones of some dude’s uncle. Praise is also rightly heaped upon new albums from Sleaford Mods, Shame, Goat Girl, Viagra Boys, Black Country New Road, and John Carpenter. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist https://music.apple....
Creative Spectator #55 - The Year of Weird
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBCreative Spectator returns for the first new episode of 2021! This week, resident music nerd Ben rants about the Phoebe Bridgers/SNL guitar-smashing uproar, weird Jamie Lynn Spears Instagram confessions, a drunken Celine Dion-inspired name change, and a guitar made from the bones of some dude’s uncle. Praise is also rightly heaped upon new albums from Sleaford Mods, Shame, Goat Girl, Viagra Boys, Black Country New Road, and John Carpenter. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist https://music...
Obligatory Year-End Special III
December 29, 2020 21:30 - 40 minutes - 92 MBResident music nerd Ben takes a look back at the completely bat shit year that was 2020. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Musical Rebirth by Matthew Zalesky https://archive.org/details/DWK146/Matthew_Zalesky_-_06_-_Musical_Rebirth.mp3 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Phunky Trip by Mista 93 https://archive.org/details/DWK135/Mi...
Creative Spectator #54 - Obligatory Year-End Special III
December 29, 2020 21:30 - 40 minutes - 92 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben takes a look back at the completely bat shit year that was 2020. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Musical Rebirth by Matthew Zalesky https://archive.org/details/DWK146/Matthew_Zalesky_-_06_-_Musical_Rebirth.mp3 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Phunky Tri...
The Raging Wrath of the Truther Dummies
November 29, 2020 11:01 - 52 minutes - 121 MBResident music nerd Ben discusses stolen film clip ideas, rappers with flamethrowers, covid-truther musicians, Geezer Butler’s hatred of WAP, next-level livestreams, and new albums from Mr. Bungle, Clipping, The Cribs, and TV Freaks. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Guttar Antics by Skitzo Beats https://archive.org/details/DWK218/Skitzo_Productions_-_04_-_Guttar_Antics.mp...
Creative Spectator #53 - The Raging Wrath of the Truther Dummies
November 29, 2020 11:01 - 52 minutes - 121 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben discusses stolen film clip ideas, rappers with flamethrowers, covid-truther musicians, Geezer Butler’s hatred of WAP, next-level livestreams, and new albums from Mr. Bungle, Clipping, The Cribs, and TV Freaks. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Guttar Antics by Skitzo Beats https://archive.org...
Creative Spectator #53
November 29, 2020 11:01 - 52 minutes - 121 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben discusses stolen film clip ideas, rappers with flamethrowers, covid-truther musicians, Geezer Butler’s hatred of WAP, next-level livestreams, and new albums from Mr. Bungle, Clipping, The Cribs, and TV Freaks. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Guttar Antics by Skitzo Beats https://archive.org...
Joining Team Gene/Banning Sir Van
October 17, 2020 06:03 - 54 minutes - 124 MBResident music nerd Ben applauds Gene Simmons, boos Van Morrison, celebrates the resurgence of the guitar, revisits Prince at his creative peak, and sings the praises of Tim Heidecker, Kelly Lee Owens, Osees, The Flaming Lips, Idles, Deftones and Metz. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Tune in, Weird Out by Groove Cereal https://archive.org/details/DWK216/12_-_Groove_Cer...
Creative Spectator #52 - Joining Team Gene/Banning Sir Van
October 17, 2020 06:03 - 54 minutes - 124 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben applauds Gene Simmons, boos Van Morrison, celebrates the resurgence of the guitar, revisits Prince at his creative peak, and sings the praises of Tim Heidecker, Kelly Lee Owens, Osees, The Flaming Lips, Idles, Deftones and Metz. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Tune in, Weird Out by Groove Ce...
Creative Spectator #51 - WAP Around the Clock
September 06, 2020 09:41 - 58 minutes - 134 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben talks unexpected Bill & Ted cameos, takes aim at ‘celebrity’ TikTokers, freaks out over a just-announced Replacements film, checks out music doco ‘Other Music’, and sings the praises of Private Function, Bully, No Joy, Illuminati Hotties, and LA Witch. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits OCD ...
WAP Around the Clock
September 06, 2020 09:41 - 58 minutes - 134 MBResident music nerd Ben talks unexpected Bill & Ted cameos, takes aim at ‘celebrity’ TikTokers, freaks out over a just-announced Replacements film, checks out music doco ‘Other Music’, and sings the praises of Private Function, Bully, No Joy, Illuminati Hotties, and LA Witch. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits OCD by Viktor Van River https://archive.org/details/DWK319/...
Dookie Soprano and the P-Word Police
August 17, 2020 10:23 - 59 minutes - 135 MBResident music nerd Ben discusses James Gandolfini’s Green Day obsession, Nick Cave’s erotic wallpaper, Pantera cardboard cut-outs, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP, the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival, and new albums from Dehd, Fontaines D.C., Silverbacks, and Willie J Healey. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Ya Can’t Fuck Wit It by Bruks Product...
Creative Spectator #50 - Dookie Soprano and the P-Word Police
August 17, 2020 10:23 - 59 minutes - 135 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben discusses James Gandolfini’s Green Day obsession, Nick Cave’s erotic wallpaper, Pantera cardboard cut-outs, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP, the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival, and new albums from Dehd, Fontaines D.C., Silverbacks, and Willie J Healey. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits ...
Creative Spectator #50
August 17, 2020 10:23 - 59 minutes - 135 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben discusses James Gandolfini’s Green Day obsession, Nick Cave’s erotic wallpaper, Pantera cardboard cut-outs, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP, the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival, and new albums from Dehd, Fontaines D.C., Silverbacks, and Willie J Healey. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits ...
Creative Spectator #49 - Pandy Tour Dumbf*ckery
July 25, 2020 09:13 - 59 minutes - 137 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben takes aim at irresponsible touring bands, celebrates the announcement of Bigsound 2020, and sings the praises of Pottery, Special Interest, Mini Skirt, Crack Cloud, Protomartyr, and Cloud Nothings Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Judgement Day by Bruks Production https://archive.org/det...
Pandy Tour Dumbf*ckery
July 25, 2020 09:13 - 59 minutes - 137 MBResident music nerd Ben takes aim at irresponsible touring bands, celebrates the announcement of Bigsound 2020, and sings the praises of Pottery, Special Interest, Mini Skirt, Crack Cloud, Protomartyr, and Cloud Nothings 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Judgement Day by Bruks Production https://archive.org/details/DWK200/Bruks_Production_-_02_-_Judgement_Day_scratch_...
K-Pop Orange Cheeto Takedown
July 03, 2020 16:48 - 51 minutes - 118 MBResident music nerd Ben takes Spanish lessons from Mike Patton, applauds K-Pop stans, rants about Melbourne’s COVID numbers, and sings the praises of Jehnny Beth, Phoebe Bridgers, Gum Country, The Vacant Lots and Japandroids. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Retransmission by Bruks Production https://archive.org/details/DWK200/Bruks_Production_-...
Creative Spectator #48 - K-Pop Orange Cheeto Takedown
July 03, 2020 16:48 - 51 minutes - 118 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben takes Spanish lessons from Mike Patton, applauds K-Pop stans, rants about Melbourne’s COVID numbers, and sings the praises of Jehnny Beth, Phoebe Bridgers, Gum Country, The Vacant Lots and Japandroids. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Retransmission by Bruks Production https://archiv...
Creative Spectator #47 - Sign o’ the Grimes
June 14, 2020 15:56 - 53 minutes - 123 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben decides to finally give up on Grimes, looks ahead to 2021's music festival lineups, and sings the praises of Run the Jewels, Freddie Gibbs, Mrs. Piss & Deerhoof. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits We Could Drive All Night by Groove Cereal https://archive.org/details/DWK216/04_-_Groove_Cer...
Sign o’ the Grimes
June 14, 2020 15:56 - 53 minutes - 123 MBResident music nerd Ben decides to finally give up on Grimes, looks ahead to 2021's music festival lineups, and sings the praises of Run the Jewels, Freddie Gibbs, Mrs. Piss & Deerhoof. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits We Could Drive All Night by Groove Cereal https://archive.org/details/DWK216/04_-_Groove_Cereal_-_We_Could_Drive_All_Night.mp3 https://creativecommo...
Lana Del Ranty Pants Strikes Back
May 28, 2020 13:36 - 51 minutes - 117 MBResident music nerd Ben looks into the latest Lana Del Ray Instagram controversy, weighs up the pros and cons of socially distant music gigs, gets butterflies from a Dave Grohl-penned Op-Ed piece, and sings the praises of Jeff Rosenstock, Little Simz and High Fidelity. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits City Broadcastby Mista 83 https://archive.org/details/DWK135/Mista_9...
Creative Spectator #46 - Lana Del Ranty Pants Strikes Back
May 28, 2020 13:36 - 51 minutes - 117 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben looks into the latest Lana Del Ray Instagram controversy, weighs up the pros and cons of socially distant music gigs, gets butterflies from a Dave Grohl-penned Op-Ed piece, and sings the praises of Jeff Rosenstock, Little Simz and High Fidelity. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits City Broadca...
Old Man Twitter Beefin'
May 11, 2020 07:26 - 47 minutes - 109 MBResident music nerd Ben prepares for a future without Music Festivals, investigates the latest music-related Twitter beef, and sings the praises of RVG, Shepparton Airplane, and Car Seat Headrest. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Lust by Strad https://archive.org/details/DWK027/Strad_-_11_-_Lust.mp3 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Soulst...
Creative Spectator #45 - Old Man Twitter Beefin'
May 11, 2020 07:26 - 47 minutes - 109 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben prepares for a future without Music Festivals, investigates the latest music-related Twitter beef, and sings the praises of RVG, Shepparton Airplane, and Car Seat Headrest. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits Lust by Strad https://archive.org/details/DWK027/Strad_-_11_-_Lust.mp3 https...
Creative Spectator #44 - Gigless in Melbourne
April 23, 2020 11:25 - 54 minutes - 125 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben explores his love/hate relationship with Pitchfork, checks out a bunch of music livestreams, takes on Don ‘American Pie’ Mclean, gets freaked out by a 50-year-old Rolling Stones documentary, and sings the praises of Moon Cup, Primo!, tetema, Melkbelly, The Strokes, and Fiona Apple. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3...
Creative Spectator #43 - Gigless in Melbourne
April 23, 2020 11:25 - 54 minutes - 125 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben explores his love/hate relationship with Pitchfork, checks out a bunch of music livestreams, takes on Don ‘American Pie’ Mclean, gets freaked out by a 50-year-old Rolling Stones documentary, and sings the praises of Moon Cup, Primo!, tetema, Melkbelly, The Strokes, and Fiona Apple. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3...
Gigless in Melbourne
April 23, 2020 11:25 - 54 minutes - 125 MBResident music nerd Ben explores his love/hate relationship with Pitchfork, checks out a bunch of music livestreams, takes on Don ‘American Pie’ Mclean, gets freaked out by a 50-year-old Rolling Stones documentary, and sings the praises of Moon Cup, Primo!, tetema, Melkbelly, The Strokes, and Fiona Apple. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits The Theme by Frenklah https...
Creative Spectator #43 - Isolated Spectator
March 29, 2020 10:51 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben looks at the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on the music industry, ponders our live-streaming future, and sings the praises of Cable Ties, Dicklord, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, The Garden and Sorry. Please Sign the Petition to Help Live Music Venues Survive the Lockdown: https://www.change.org/p/victorian-state-government-help-live-music-and-music-venues-survive-the-lockdown?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_20997005_en-A...
Isolated Spectator
March 29, 2020 10:51 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBResident music nerd Ben looks at the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on the music industry, ponders our live-streaming future, and sings the praises of Cable Ties, Dicklord, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, The Garden and Sorry. Please Sign the Petition to Help Live Music Venues Survive the Lockdown: https://www.change.org/p/victorian-state-government-help-live-music-and-music-venues-survive-the-lockdown?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_20997005_en-AU%3Av9&recruiter=70596015&utm_source=sh...
Creative Spectator Bonus Episode - Isolated Spectator
March 29, 2020 10:51 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBOn this special bonus episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben looks at the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on the music industry, ponders our live-streaming future, and sings the praises of Cable Ties, Dicklord, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, The Garden and Sorry. Please Sign the Petition to Help Live Music Venues Survive the Lockdown: https://www.change.org/p/victorian-state-government-help-live-music-and-music-venues-survive-the-lockdown?utm_content=cl_sharecopy...
Celebrations, Cancellations & Salutations
March 12, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 173 MBResident music nerd Ben looks ahead to this year’s Record Store Day, laments Coronavirus music festival cancellations, bids farewell to Melbourne venue Globe Alley, falls under Weyes Blood’s musical spell, investigates fake band Bloodwitch, and sings the praises of Jeremy Neale, Caroline Rose, Princess Nokia, and Thick. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits On Wire by Portrayal ...
Creative Spectator #42 - Celebrations, Cancellations & Salutations
March 12, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 173 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben looks ahead to this year’s Record Store Day, laments Coronavirus music festival cancellations, bids farewell to Melbourne venue Globe Alley, falls under Weyes Blood’s musical spell, investigates fake band Bloodwitch, and sings the praises of Jeremy Neale, Caroline Rose, Princess Nokia, and Thick. Creative Spectator 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/p...
Creative Spectator #41 - Splendour Defender
February 27, 2020 12:10 - 49 minutes - 114 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben takes a look at the Splendour in the Grass lineup backlash, checks out An Horse live, and sings the praises of HMLTD, Key Glock, CLAMM, Loser, Soakie and Denzel Curry. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Aniki by Hiroshima https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hiroshima/Room88/01-Aniki https://cre...
Splendour Defender
February 27, 2020 12:10 - 49 minutes - 114 MBResident music nerd Ben takes a look at the Splendour in the Grass lineup backlash, checks out An Horse live, and sings the praises of HMLTD, Key Glock, CLAMM, Loser, Soakie and Denzel Curry. Podcast Playlist https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Aniki by Hiroshima https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hiroshima/Room88/01-Aniki https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Extranjero (Sin ...
Patton Fever!
February 09, 2020 12:35 - 57 minutes - 131 MBResident music nerd Ben takes aim at the Grammys, the Hottest 100 and the Today Show, celebrates the long-awaited return of two legendary Mike Patton-fronted bands, cringes at the thought of listening to Bon Iver in the dark, and sings the praises of Dune Rats, Chubby & The Gang, Grace Cummings, The Black Lips, Wolf Parade and Trail of Dead. Serial gig-attendee Rid also returns to discuss albums, Pitchfork ratings and canceled music festivals. Podcast Playlist https://itunes.a...
Creative Spectator #40
February 09, 2020 12:35 - 57 minutes - 131 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben takes aim at the Grammys, the Hottest 100 and the Today Show, celebrates the long-awaited return of two legendary Mike Patton-fronted bands, cringes at the thought of listening to Bon Iver in the dark, and sings the praises of Dune Rats, Chubby & The Gang, Grace Cummings, The Black Lips, Wolf Parade and Trail of Dead. Serial gig-attendee Rid also returns to discuss albums, Pitchfork ratings and canceled music festivals. ...
Creative Spectator #40 - Patton Fever!
February 09, 2020 12:35 - 57 minutes - 131 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben takes aim at the Grammys, the Hottest 100 and the Today Show, celebrates the long-awaited return of two legendary Mike Patton-fronted bands, cringes at the thought of listening to Bon Iver in the dark, and sings the praises of Dune Rats, Chubby & The Gang, Grace Cummings, The Black Lips, Wolf Parade and Trail of Dead. Serial gig-attendee Rid also returns to discuss albums, Pitchfork ratings and canceled music festivals. ...
Starcrawlin' In Smoke City
January 24, 2020 07:44 - 59 minutes - 136 MBResident music nerd Ben investigates what happens when you mix psychedelics with the movie Cats (spoiler alert: it’s bad), checks out LA’s Starcrawler at the new and improved Cherry Bar, and sings the praises of Spiral Perm, Shimmer, The Paranoyds, and Algiers. Serial gig attendee Rid also returns to discuss his favourite local gigs of last year while outing himself as the ultimate Angie McMahon fanboy. Podcast Playlist https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-p...
Creative Spectator #39
January 24, 2020 07:44 - 59 minutes - 136 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben investigates what happens when you mix psychedelics with the movie Cats (spoiler alert: it’s bad), checks out LA’s Starcrawler at the new and improved Cherry Bar, and sings the praises of Spiral Perm, Shimmer, The Paranoyds, and Algiers. Serial gig attendee Rid also returns to discuss his favourite local gigs of last year while outing himself as the ultimate Angie McMahon fanboy. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist ...
Creative Spectator #39 - Starcrawlin' In Smoke City
January 24, 2020 07:44 - 59 minutes - 136 MBOn this episode of Creative Spectator, resident music nerd Ben investigates what happens when you mix psychedelics with the movie Cats (spoiler alert: it’s bad), checks out LA’s Starcrawler at the new and improved Cherry Bar, and sings the praises of Spiral Perm, Shimmer, The Paranoyds, and Algiers. Serial gig attendee Rid also returns to discuss his favourite local gigs of last year while outing himself as the ultimate Angie McMahon fanboy. Creative Spectator Podcast Playlist ...