What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About R.E.M.
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -A podcast about discographies. A different artist every season. Currently in Season 6! Join Adam, Steve, and Lucas, as they go album by album, track by track, to find out if context can change your experience of music, how people become obsessed with artists, and to ultimately answer the question 'what is music?' Expect in-depth analysis, tedious tangents, controversial music opinions, and an exhaustive attitude to context. Also expect to find out more about the artists (and the hosts) than anyone could ever want to know! Previous seasons have covered Manic Street Preachers, Muse, Billie Eilish, and Radiohead!
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Season 5 Introduction: Do You Ms. Lauryn Hill?
August 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThe Big Mates introduce Season 5 of the What Is Music? podcast. It's called "Do You Ms. Lauryn Hill?: A Critical Analysis of the History, Cultural Impact, and Music of Lauryn Hill." Adam, Steve, and Lucas being their deep-dive exploration of Lauryn Hill by talking about their experiences with her music, and how much they already know. They then tackle some Lauryn Hill FAQs, discuss the genre she operates in, and reveal what they're most looking forward to about the season to come. The sea...
Greatest Hits Vol. 2: Big Mates At Their Very Best
August 14, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBThe Big Mates welcome you back to a celebration of, and look back on the last few years of podcasting. They present clips from across all 4 seasons of the What Is Music podcast, featuring discussion, arguments, guests, jokes, and some clips appearing for the first time on the main feed! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane - thank you for listening, and for all the support you have given us over the years. Join us next week for the beginning of Season 5! Join the conversation on...
Greatest Hits Vol. 1: Now That's What I Call What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Music
August 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThe Big Mates welcome you to a celebration of, and look back on the last few years of podcasting. They present clips from across all 4 seasons of the What Is Music podcast, featuring discussion, arguments, guests, jokes, and some clips appearing for the first time on the main feed! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane - thank you for listening, and for all the support you have given us over the years. Join us next week for even more of our best clips! Join the conversation on: T...
Will of the People (Pt. 2)
July 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss the great reset, dynamic edits, languages, and Will of the People by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to their Season 2 subject, Muse, in order to dissect and explore the band's ninth and most recent album, Will of the People. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or...
Will of the People (Pt. 1)
July 24, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBThe Big Mates discuss the human centipede of seeing things, NFTs, colour grading, and Will of the People by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to their Season 2 subject, Muse, in order to dissect and explore the band's ninth and most recent album, Will of the People. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not ...
Radiohead Final Thoughts
July 17, 2023 05:00 - 3 hours - 158 MBThe Big Mates discuss tipping, building bigger venues, Dopesick and their final thoughts on Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas look back on the last 15 months of musical examination, place the career of Radiohead into context, and discuss their feelings and opinions on the band. They take in critical reception, cultural impact, and sum up each album of the Radiohead discography. They look at how solo-albums and side projects feed into their career, and discuss the journey the band have bee...
Radiohead Music Videos
July 09, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe Big Mates discuss Pulp Fiction, subtitles, stop-motion animation, and watch all of Radiohead's music videos in one sitting. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by discussing every music video from across the band's career, providing insightful and illuminating commentary along the way. How many can they get through before the madness starts to seep in? Who is Phil and who is Clive? Which characters have been recast in Chicken Run...
Colin Greenwood is in Radiohead
July 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThe Big Mates discuss heat, negative energy, hovitating, and Colin Greenwood. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by discussing the bassist from the band. What actually happens in this episode? What does Nick Cave have to do with Peaky Blinders? Which bear's is just right? Find out on this episode of What Is Music? Watch along with the commentary portion here: https://youtu.be/JKiRzxBVq3A Or don't! - It works fine either way! Our n...
Jonny Greenwood Contemporary Classical and Film Score
June 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThe Big Mates discuss Paul Thomas Anderson, Sean Harris, Tom Cruise, and a selection of contemporary classical and film score works by Jonny Greenwood. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by discussing the extra-curricular activities of guitarist Jonny Greenwood, who has composed many concert works and contributed the score to some of the most acclaimed films of recent times. They look at how Jonny composes these pieces, and take a lo...
A Light For Attracting Attention
June 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss painting, the pandemic, Glastonbury Festival, and A Light For Attracting Attention by The Smile. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by discussing the debut by side-project, The Smile. They look at how the band featuring Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood came to be, howe they recorded their first album, and the context surrounding the songs. They also go track-by-track on the record, discuss the b...
Analysing Radiohead with Brad Osborn
June 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAdam sits down with Associate Professor of Music Theory and affiliated faculty in American Studies at the University of Kansas, Dr. Brad Osborn, to talk about his book, Everthing In Its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead. They talk about their experiences of music in general, the different ways to listen ot music, musical analysis, and pick out some Radiohead songs that best fit Brad's theory that "Radiohead’s music exhibits a musical Goldilocks zone, presenting the listener with myriad surpr...
The Holy Bible (Are We Still So In Love With You?)
June 08, 2023 05:00 - 3 hours - 140 MBA bonus episode, appearing on our main feed from our Patreon show, revisiting Manic Street Preachers. It's called Are We Still So In Love With You?, and you can now claim a free 7-day trial of any subscription tier at www.patreon.com/whatismusicpod. The Big Mates continue their re-evaluation of Manic Street Preachers by immersing themselves back into the world of The Holy Bible. They discuss whether their opinions on the record have changed over the years, and figure out where the album lan...
Earth
June 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThe Big Mates discuss Interstellar, U2, hats, and Earth by EOB. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by discussing the debut solo album from guitarist Ed O'Brien. They look at how it was conceived, written, and recorded and select a few highlights from the album to talk about. They make predictions on what Ed will do next, explore the features of his Fender Signature guitar line, and have a look at a remix he did for Paul McCartney. ...
Suspiria / ANIMA
May 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThe Big Mates discuss dreams, witches, Mr. Bean, and two solo offerings from Thom Yorke. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in the most recent solo releases by Thom Yorke, starting with Suspiria, his soundtrack to the Luca Guadagnino film. They then dive into Yorke'sthird solo album proper, ANIMA, exploring a few of the tracks, the context surrounding the release, and the film Thom made with Paul Thomas Anderson. They als...
Radiohead Live at Glastonbury Festival 2017 Commentary
May 22, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 97.3 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live at Glastonbury Festival 2017. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance as broadcast on TV! Head to the Internet Archive to watch along here: https://archive.org/details/RadioheadGlastonbury2017 Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes out Monday May 29th and sees us deep dive into some of Thom Yorke's more recent solo work! Join the conversation on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismus...
OKNOTOK / Kid A Mnesia
May 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThe Big Mates discuss Goldeneye 64, Fortnite, Rocket League, and the reissues of OK Computer and Kid A/Amnesiac by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some of the more recent releases by Radiohead. They talk about the extensive reissues for OK Computer and the Kid A sessions, a whole slew of previously unrelease songs, as well as the MiniDisc leak and the Kid A virtual exhibition experience. Why reissue these ...
Radiohead B-Sides (Pt. 2)
May 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss Lee Evans, pluralisation, Mark and Lard, and a selection of b-sides by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some more of the b-sides recorded by Radiohead across their entire career. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis an...
Radiohead B-Sides (Pt. 1)
May 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThe Big Mates discuss Heat, Rampart, Friends, and a selection of b-sides by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in some of the b-sides recorded by Radiohead across their entire career. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring...
Radiohead Live in Amsterdam 2016 Commentary
April 24, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live in Amsterdam 2016. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance as presented in the form of a bootleg edited together by fans, and uploaded to YouTube by Johnny Airbag! They also find time to discuss Lost, venue sizes, and in-ear monitors. Steve also brings in an exciting questionnaire! Head to YouTube to watch along here: https://youtu.be/OgLqHBx1d98 Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes ...
A Moon Shaped Pool (Pt. 3)
April 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss therapy, cat's cradle, hard soup, and A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue and conclude their deep dive into A Moon Shaped Pool by finishing off their track-by-track discussion, scoring the album, and discussing how it was released. They also find time to touch on the bonus track Ill Wind. Why did so many old or unfinished songs find their way onto this album? How do you say Ill Wind? Is there a mutual interest in having a conversation? Fi...
A Moon Shaped Pool (Pt. 2)
April 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the last Radiohead album of this season, A Moon Shaped Pool as part of the exploration into the career and discography of the band . They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and ...
A Moon Shaped Pool (Pt. 1)
April 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThe Big Mates discuss Blackadder, James Bond, Trumpton, and A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking on the last Radiohead album of this season, A Moon Shaped Pool. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring fo...
AMOK / Tomorrow's Modern Boxes / Weatherhouse / Junun
March 27, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe Big Mates discuss polyfauna, BitTorrent, supergroups, and a whole host of side projects by the members of Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by taking in the various pieces of work undertaken by the constituent parts of Radiohead between 2013 and 2015. They talk about the writing and recording processes, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives o...
Recreating Radiohead with Joe Edelmann
March 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThe Big Mates are joined by Joe Edelmann to talk about cover songs, intstruments, YouTube, and all things Radiohead. Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Joe explore what it's like to be in a Radiohead tribute band, how Joe creates his incredible cover versions, and the immense amount of work and gear that it takes to recreate a Radiohead song. They also find time to discuss Joe's Top 10 Radiohead songs that he has covered! Our next episode is out on Monday March 27th and will feature an exploration o...
The King of Limbs From the Basement Commentary
March 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for The King of Limbs From the Basement by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance from the studio and talk about how it was conscious re-evaluation of the album, the Mario 64 remix of In Rainbows, and Steve's dramatic re-imagining of The King of Limbs! Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here: https://radiohead.com/library#tkol/the-king-of-limbs-from-the-basement Or don't - the episode works fine either way...
The King of Limbs (Pt. 2)
March 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThe Big Mates discuss Marmite, the Large Hadron Collider, newspapers, and The King of Limbs by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into the band's oft-maligned eigth album and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between. They explore how the album was received at the time of release and the legacy it has left ...
The King of Limbs (Pt. 1)
February 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe Big Mates discuss Greensleeves, Muse, trees, and The King of Limbs by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their divisive eighth album The King of Limbs. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and ...
Familial
February 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThe Big Mates discuss whispering, Sufjan Stevens, poached eggs, and Familial by Philip Selway. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling the debut solo offering from drummer Philip Selway. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or...
Radiohead Live at Reading 2009 Commentary (with Ed Budden and Fry)
February 13, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBThe Big Mates are joined by Ed Budden and Fry to provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live at Reading Festival 2009. Adam, Steve, Lucas, Ed, and Fry discuss the live performance from the main stage at Reading 2009 and talk about their experiences of actually being at the show! Head to YouTube to watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esg4qkVlwcc Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes out next Monday and will see us discussing the first solo ...
In Rainbows (Disk 2)
February 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThe Big Mates discuss Nestle, Rage Against the Machine, the murky depths of Adam's YouTube history, and In Rainbows (Disk 2) by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling the bonus disc of their highly praised seventh album In Rainbows. They talk about the leftovers from the album sessions and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music...
Radiohead Live in Buenos Aires 2009 Commentary (and Q&A!)
January 30, 2023 06:00 - 3 hours - 130 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live in Buenos Aires 2009. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance from Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires in Argentina and answer questions sent in by listeners! Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here: https://www.radiohead.com/library#ir/2009-03-24-buenos-aires Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes out next Monday and will see us discussing In Rainbows (Disk 2)! Get access to...
In Rainbows (Pt. 3)
January 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThe Big Mates discuss binaural microphones, 8D audio, MP3s, and In Rainbows by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into the band's revolutionary seventh album and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between. They also explore how the album was received at the time of release and the legacy it has left behind. ...
In Rainbows (Pt. 2)
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe Big Mates discuss Mastermind, Studio Ghibli, Doctor Who, and In Rainbows by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into In Rainbows, the highly praised seventh album by Radiohead. They begin their track-by-track discussion, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between. Why do we feel anxiety? Can Lucas do the claps fro...
In Rainbows (Pt. 1)
January 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe Big Mates discuss hot tubs, Isaac Newton, Strictly Come Dancing, and In Rainbows by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their highly praised seventh album In Rainbows. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or...
What Is Patreon?
January 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThe Big Mates launch their exciting new venture! Listen for all the details on exclusive bonus content, two brand new regular shows, listener collaboration, and interactive spaces. Or head straight to patreon.com/whatismusicpod to read all about it! They also pitch some brand new ideas for that exclusive content, and reveal how you, the listeners, can get involved. What Is Music resumes normal service next Monday, January 9th when we will start to explore In Rainbows by Radiohead. For ...
Holiday Special 2022
December 19, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBThe Big Mates celebrate their third Holiday Season with no mentiones of Christmas (apart from that one) together! Adam, Steve, and Lucas chat about the Yuletide season, dip into some festive Radiohead, and play some exhilirating games! Winter Wonderland by Radiohead available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0zEEP0NN6c What Is Music will return next year! Join us for our next episode, which will be an exciting announcement, on January 2nd 2023. You can now wear your fandom on your ...
Optimist
December 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThe Big Mates discuss gadget shops, residencies, the Warped Tour, and Optimist by FINNEAS. Adam, Steve, and Lucas briefly sojourn back to the career of Billie Eilish by taking in the additional context of the work of her co-writer and brother, FINNEAS. They talk about the writing and recording process of his debut full-length solo album, Optimist, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply in...
Radiohead Live in Berkeley 2006 Commentary
December 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live in Berkeley 2006. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance from the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California by watching a bootleg together! Head to YouTube to watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVGYbB24B6g Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes out next Monday! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool ...
The Eraser
November 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss bloopers, CBT, The Crystal Maze, and The Eraser by Thom Yorke. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by heading to 2006 and tackling the debut solo offering from singer Thom Yorke. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for ...
Fandom and Devotion 4 (with Emily Hyatt)
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAdam is joined by Emily Hyatt to discuss Captain Scarlet, special interests, collecting, Smash Hits, Atoms for Peace, Glastonbury 1997, ASMR, AMSR, Flea, Radiohead fansites, The Smile, the AtEase forums, and of course Manic Street Preachers. They speak on what it's like to follow Radiohead around on tour, what compels people to do so, and the why Radiohead can be such an important band for some people. Emily also brings along her Top 10 Radiohead songs of all time! Our next episode is ou...
HAARFwaydiohead (Best Of Radiohead 1993 - 2003)
November 14, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBThe Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss Stardew Valley, Peak Blinders, The Wall, and the career of Radiohead from 1993 to 2003. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band at a sort of halfway point in their career. They chat context, albums, preconceptions, lyrics, and much more before offering up their individual Top 10 Radiohead Songs (1993 - 2003). What makes it into the Top 10s? How do they currently feel about Radiohead? Find out on this episod...
The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe Big Mates discuss Bluey, Bulgaria, coffee, and The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time, a television series by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas remain in the Hail to the Thief era and dissect and explore the 4-part series of music videos, visual art, and sketches as released on DVD in 2004. They also look at what was going on for the band at the time, talking about Phil and Jonny's appearance in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Radiohead's contribution to the Help! charity albu...
Radiohead Live on MTV $2 Bill 2003 Commentary
October 31, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 94.1 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live on MTV $2 Bill. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance from the Beacon Theatre in New York, as broadcast in Canada on MYV2. Head to YouTube to watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zieMe7ZfDrU Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes out next Monday, November 7th and will feature an exploration of the Radiohead DVD The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time. You can now wear...
Hail to the Thief (Pt. 3)
October 23, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBThe Big Mates discuss 2Unlimited, Dead Noise, Manic Street Preachers, and Hail to the Thief by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into this lengthy album by finishing up their track-by-track exploration and giving their final thoughts on the album as a whole. They offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between. ...
Hail to the Thief (Pt. 2)
October 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss witches' fingers, woke biscuits, spooky ghosts, and Hail to the Thief by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the bands sixth album, digging further into their track-by-track analysis, comparing it to other Radiohead albums, music that was around at the time, and weighing it up against their expectations of the band. What will they make of the album? Are Radiohead rated on a different scale to other artists? Is Saving Private Ryan Jaws? Find...
Hail to the Thief (Pt. 1)
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe Big Mates discuss DAWs, doors, snakes and ladders, and Hail to the Thief by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their sixth album Hail to the Thief. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and ever...
I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings
October 02, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss keyboard shortcuts, haunted attics, South Park, and I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by examining the band's 2001 live album. They talk about the recording process, how it was released and received, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique...
Kid A / Amnesiac in Paris Commentary
September 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Kid A/Amnesiac in Paris. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance as broadcast in France on the channel Canal+. Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here: https://www.radiohead.com/library#amnesiac/2001-04-28-kid-a-amnesiac-in-paris Or don't - the episode works fine either way! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can...
Amnesiac (Pt. 2)
September 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss radio presets, Foghorn Leghorn, gummy bears, and Amnesiac by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the bands fifth album, Amnesiac. They finish up their track-by-track dissection of the record, offer up their final thoughts, and attempt to assign it a score. They also talk about the album in comparison to Kid A, as well as the albums that came before it, and how the album rests within the context of the Radiohead canon. What do the Big Mate...
BONUS: Know Your Enemy 2022 (with Dave Eringa)
September 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBAdam and Lucas discuss the recent reissue of Know Your Enemy by Manic Street Preachers,a bold reimagining of the 21 year-old album, which has now been split in two, remixed, remastered, and reconsidered. Adam and Lucas are joined by music producer Dave Eringa, who produced the original album and oversaw the remixing process on this re-release. He gives us insight into how the project was conceived, the work undertaken to make it reality, and where it now fits in the Manics canon. You can ...