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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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 ...
Amnesiac (Pt. 1)
September 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe Big Mates discuss minotaurs, labyrinths, ziggurats, and Amnesiac by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their fifth album Amnesiac. 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 everything in between...
Talking 'Head with Will Fraser
September 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe Big Mates are joined by Will Fraser (a.k.a. Bloom's Taxonomy) to discuss the Radiophonic Workshop, the videogame Half-Life, Brian Eno, and all things Radiohead. Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Will explore the influence Radiohead has had on will as electronic musician Bloom's Taxonomy, particular the effect of Kid A. They also discuss Will's songwriting process, why he makes music, and share memories from previous projects he did with Adam and Steve. They also find time to discuss Will's Top 1...
Radiohead Live from a Tent in Dublin Commentary
August 28, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live from a Tent in Dublin. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the edited show that was part of the band's tour for Kid A. Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here: https://www.radiohead.com/library#kida/2000-10-07-live-from-a-tent-in-dublin 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. Y...
BREAKING MUSE: Will of the People
August 26, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released album Will of the People by Muse. They give their first impressions and pick some standout tracks. 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 get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusic.redbubble.com...
Who Is Music?: the Bracket Draft
August 21, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThe Big Mates look to the future of the podcast by kicking off a tournament to decide the artist covered in the next season of What Is Music? Having recently solicited suggestions from listeners, Adam, Steve, and Lucas reveal the results and offer up their picks for the forthcoming competition. The artists in each “region” will be paired up to fight, the winners of which will go head-to-head so each region has one champion. Those champions will then duke it out to decide the one, final win...
Kid A (Pt. 3)
August 14, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe Big Mates discuss recaptured youth, indecipherable lyrics, difficult music and Kid A by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into the divisive fourth 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 incredibly large legacy it ...
Kid A (Pt. 2)
August 07, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThe Big Mates discuss Sonic, ventriloquists, heads on sticks, and Kid A by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their track-by-track deep dive into this odd, divisive album by beginning their track-by-track exploration. 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. They discuss the context, recording process, and reception of the songs,...
Kid A (Pt. 1)
July 31, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThe Big Mates discuss upside-down ducks, left turns, electronic music, and Kid A by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their highly divisive fourth album Kid A. 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,...
Promoting Radiohead with Caffy St. Luce
July 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBAdam sits down with music promoter, writer, and PR manager Caffy St. Luce to discuss her work with Radiohead, Hall or Nothing, and the state of music PR today. There's also some time for Manic Street Preachers chat whilst they explore Caffy's first impressions of Radiohead, how they promoted The Bends and OK Computer, and how they both fit into, and rejected Britpop. Caffy is still doing some amazing things with music, and we think you should check out the following links: The Zine UK: h...
Radiohead Live at Hammerstein Ballroom 1997 Commentary
July 17, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 86.1 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live at Hammerstein Ballroom. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as filmed for MTV Live at the 10 Spot. They also find time to discuss their expectations for Kid A, play an OK Computer based game, and Lucas finally recounts the terrifying tale of the time he ate mold. Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here: https://www.radiohead.com/library#okc/1997-12-19-live-at-the-10-spot Or don't - the episode works fine e...
Meeting People Is Easy
July 10, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBThe Big Mates discuss tree-based logic questions, art vs. commerce, Half-Life, and Meeting People Is Easy, a film about Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas remain in the OK Computer era and dissect and explore the film directed by Grant Gee, which follows Radiohead on their 97-98 world tour in support of the album. They also look at what was going on for the band at the time, the ups and downs of being in the world's most hyped band, and the fallout around the release of OK Computer. What ha...
OK Computer (Pt. 3)
July 03, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBThe Big Mates discuss murderous cats, musique concrete, ASMR, and OK Computer by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into the mammoth third 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 incredibly large legacy it has left behi...
OK Computer (Pt. 2)
June 26, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss technology, Ewoks, the ZX Spectrum, and OK Computer by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their track-by-track deep dive into this blockbuster album by beginning their track-by-track exploration. 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. They discuss the context, recording process, and reception of the songs,...
OK Computer (Pt. 1)
June 19, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBThe Big Mates discuss Soul Asylum, Baz Luhrmann, R.E.M., and OK Computer by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by tackling their highly praised third album OK Computer. 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...
Radiohead Live at the Metro 1996 Commentary
June 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Radiohead Live at the Metro. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as boradcast on TV in 1996, and dig in to the context surrounding the tour undertaken in support of The Bends. They also find the time to discuss the debut of a new song in 1995, and a song Radiohead covered on the tour. Head to the Radiohead Public Library to watch along here: https://www.radiohead.com/library/#bends/1996-04-06-chicago-metro-96/ Or don't - the episode works...
The Bends (Pt. 3)
June 05, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThe Big Mates discuss Bridge of Lies, LCD Soundsystem, dealing with anxiety, and The Bends by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track deep dive into the influential second 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 beh...
The Bends (Pt. 2)
May 29, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThe Big Mates discuss Sports Direct, Sigur Ros, iron lungs, and The Bends by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their track-by-track deep dive into the influential sophomore 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. What are the themes of the album? Why are some mugs so large? Can Steve do the outro? Find out on this episode ...
The Bends (Pt. 1)
May 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThe Big Mates discuss air fryers, high charts, dry charts, and The Bends by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by picking up where they left off starting their deep dive into the band's second album, released in 1995. 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 ...
Making Pablo Honey with Paul Q. Kolderie
May 15, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAdam sits down with music producer Paul Q. Kolderie to discuss mixing techniques, the music industry, and his work producing Pablo Honey by Radiohead. They talk about how Paul became a music producer, how he got started with his producing partner, Sean Slade, and how they started working with Radiohead. Paul gives insight into how the band were in the studio, and touches on the respeonse to, and legacy of the album. They also, of course, talk about Creep and find time to chat about Paul's ...
Radiohead Live at the Astoria Commentary
May 08, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Live at the Astoria, the officially released live VHS by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as committed to tape in 1994, and dig in to the context surrounding the tour undertaken by Radiohead in support of Pablo Honey? They also find the time to discuss the bands appearances at Glastonbury and Reading 1994, the sneak previews of songs from The Bends, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers! They also "do a live react" to Radiohead's leg...
Live at the Astoria Commentary
May 08, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Live at the Astoria, the officially released live VHS by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as committed to tape in 1994, and dig in to the context surrounding the tour undertaken by Radiohead in support of Pablo Honey? They also find the time to discuss the bands appearances at Glastonbury and Reading 1994, the sneak previews of songs from The Bends, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers! They also "do a live react" to Radiohead's leg...
Pablo Honey (Pt. 2)
May 01, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe Big Mates discuss The Sims, The Clangers, Friends, and Pablo Honey by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by completing their track-by-track analysis of the band's debut album, released in 1993. 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 ca...
Pablo Honey (Pt. 1)
April 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss music venues, university, Muse, and Pablo Honey by Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of Radiohead by starting their track-by-track analysis on the band's debut album, released in 1993. 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 carin...
On A Friday/Drill
April 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThe Big Mates discuss band names, Brian May, crying at books, and the early days of Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas start at the beginning, talkign about the individual members of Radiohead, how they grew up, and then follow them through the early days of music making as On A Friday. They listen to early demos and chart the band's musical progression all the way up to their transformation into Radiohead and the release of their debut EP, Drill. The Big Mates go track-by-track on the EP, ...
Season 4 Introduction
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThe Big Mates introduce Season 4 of the What Is Music? podcast. 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 get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.com If you'd like a different way to donate to us You can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusic Any donations very gra...
Season 4 Introduction: Is It Rad In Yo' Head?
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThe Big Mates discuss art vs. entertainment, the ecstatic truth, music as a time capsule, and introduce Season 4 of the What Is Music? podcast. It's called "Is It Rad In Yo' Head?: A Critical Analysis of the History, Cultural Impact, and Music of Radiohead." Adam, Steve, and Lucas being their deep-dive exploration of Radiohead by talking about their own experiences with the five-piece band from Oxford, how they first discovered them, and how much they already know. They then tackle some Ra...
The Ultra Vivid Lament (Pt. 2)
April 03, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 83.7 MBThe Big Mates discuss Instagram, Summer Heart, Batman Forever, and The Ultra Vivid Lament by Manic Street Preachers. Adam, Steve, and Lucas focus on their track-by-track deep-dive into the Manics' fourteenth album, giving musical analysis, discussing the lyrics, themes, their takes and opinions and everything inbetween! Do the Manics still surprise us, fourteen albums in? What doesn't this album sound like? What makes a song sound nostalgic? Find out on this episode of What Is Music? Make...
The Ultra Vivid Lament (Pt. 1 with Dave Eringa)
March 27, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThe Big Mates are joined by music producer Dave Eringa to discuss Hail to the Thief by Radiohead, Glastonbury Tor, online forums, and The Ultra Vivid Lament by Manic Street Preachers. Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Dave talk about what it was like to work with the Manics again on their 14th studio album, how the songs were written and recorded, the context surrounding the album, and its release in September of 2021. This is a very fun chat that also lifts the lid on the process behind the No. 1 a...
Billie Eilish: Final Thoughts
March 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss Steve's acting career, driver's license photos, David Copperfield, and offer their final thoughts on Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas look back on the last season of musical examination, place the career of Billie Eilish into context, and discuss their feelings and opinions on it. They also find time to discuss their album rankings, final scores, and their Top 10 Billie Eilish songs. Does context affect the way we listen to music? Does knowing the history of an ar...
BREAKING MUSE: Compliance (and album news!)
March 17, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBBONG. YOU ARE RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released single, Compliance by Muse. They also explore the announcement of Muse's ninth studio album, Will of the People. They look at the tracklist, artwork, and what the band themsevles have said about it. They then speak on their expectations for the album, and their thoughts on the new single. You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of co...
Billie Eilish Music Videos
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss Spanish speaking countries in South America, eating vegetables, and they watch every music video by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas embark on an epic journey and watch all of the Billie Eilish videos in one sitting and offer comments, opinion, and general musings on them. It is long, rambly, and hopefully a lot of fun! How do the music videos hold up? Will they even make it all the way through?! Find out on this episode of What Is Music? Next week - we offer our...
A Love Letter to Los Angeles Commentary
March 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film as released on Disney+, featuring Billie and Finneas performing Happier Than Ever in full, joined by a live orchestra! They also find time to discuss fidget cubes, Monster Munch, and Lucas's tentative marriage to Finneas. Head to Disney+ to watch along with us! Or don't - the episode works fine either way! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) ...
Happier Than Ever (Pt. 3)
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThe Big Mates discuss visiting cats, OPM, Phoebe Bridgers, and Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's second album, giving a track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How does this album land with The Big Mates? How was it received by the public? Is Adam still going on about narrative? Find out on this episode of What Is Music? You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! Wh...
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Cruise Views Introduction
February 24, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe interrupt your scheduled programming to bring you this Special Presentation of Cruise Views, a new podcast all about Tom Cruise from What Is Music? host Adam Scott Glasspool and his friend and fellow film fan Tom Ashford. We’re going to review every single film he’s done in chronological order, starting at Endless Love and going all the way up to Top Gun: Maverick and beyond! If you like What Is Music, there’s a good chance you’ll like the vibe of Cruise Views as we take a look at the...
Happier Than Ever (Pt. 2)
February 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe Big Mates discuss university accomodation, Halley Comet's Comet, the Metaverse, and Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's second album, giving a track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can we doxx Steve? Would we welcome immortality? Have we settled on a sign-off? Find out on this episode of What Is Music? You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! What Is Music? no...
Happier Than Ever (Pt. 1)
February 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe Big Mates discuss getting older, Lucas's line of signature guitars, Vin Diesel, and Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's career, exploring the context behind her sophomore album, how it was recorded, and beginning their track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's collaboration with Rosalia, Lo Vas a Olvidar. How does the second album compare ...
The World's a Little Blurry
February 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThe Big Mates discuss the end of the podcast, cinema verite, Spider-Man, and The World's a Little Blurry, a film about Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the film released in 2021 and directed by R.J. Cutler. They cover the themes and highlights of the movie, taking in topics such as fandom, pressure, dark lyrics, and the commerciality of art. How does the film portray Billie? Does it give further insight into her as an artist? Who is Orlando Bloom? Find out on this episode o...
Billie Eilish Live at Reading Festival 2019 Commentary
January 31, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThe Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Billie Eilish Live at Reading Festival 2019. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as broadcast to TV and dig in to the context surrounding her world tours in support of WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? They also find the time to discuss festivals, Subpacs, and Rage Against the Machine! Head to YouTube to watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGd5fQGDUxA Or don't - the episode works fine either way! You can now wear you...
WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? (Pt. 2)
January 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThe Big Mates discuss The US Office, Sean Connery, sleep paralysis, and WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's debut album with their track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's single everything i wanted and her theme to the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. How will the guys ultimately rate the album? Where does Billie ...
WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? (Pt. 1)
January 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThe Big Mates discuss sexuality in pop music, New Year's Eve, The Time Traveller's Wife, and WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's career, exploring the context behind her debut album, how it was recorded, and beginning their track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's singles, come out and play and WHEN I WAS OLDER. How doe...
BREAKING MUSE: Won't Stand Down
January 13, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBBONG. YOU ARE RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released single, Won't Stand Down by Muse. 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 get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.com If you'd like a different way to donate to us You ...
dont smile at me
January 10, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 96.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss fizzy drinks (soda), corner shops (bodegas), The Great British Bake Off (The Great British Baking Show), and dont smile at me by Billie Eilish. Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their deep-dive in Billie's career, exploring the context behind her debut EP, how it was recorded, and going track-by-track, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's singles, Six Feet Under, Bored, &burn, bitches broken hearts, and love...
Season 3 Introduction
January 03, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Big Mates introduce Season 3. Join the conversation on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpod E-mail: [email protected] http://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/ Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/whatismusic)
Season 3 Introduction: Should Eilishen?
January 03, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Big Mates discuss Christmas, Daft Punk, listening habits, and introduce Season 3 of the podcast, which is called "Should Eilishen?: A critical analysis of the history, cultural impact, and music of Billie Eilish." Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the function that music plays in someone's life, how they listen to music, and how much they already know about Billie Eilish. They discuss their initial thoughts and preconceptions around her music and look forward to the season ahead, before...
Are Yule Amused?
December 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThe Big Mates celebrate their second Christmas together! Adam, Steve, and Lucas listen chat about Christmasses of the past, their plans for this year, Christmas movies, and then embark upon The 2nd Annual What Is Music Christmas Quiz. Have yourself a merry little big mates Christmas! Starlight (Christmas Remix) by Johann Christian available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OH8p_aJ4Zg What Is Music will return! Season 3 begins January 3rd 2022. You can now wear your fandom on your (...
Muse: Final Thoughts
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 3 hours - 137 MBThe Big Mates discuss kindergarten, Radiohead, U2, Recess, drum and bass, fanbases, Stan culture, art, Coldplay, Saturday Night Live, pantomime, dad rock, cultural impact, Stath Lets Flats, how the general public listen to music, Every Time I Die, aurora borealis, R.E.M., Beyonce, legacy, The Simpsons, The Big Bang Theory, The Who, Radiohead again, Manic Street Preachers and offer their final thoughts on Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas look back on the last year of musical examination, place t...
Music Videos
December 06, 2021 00:00 - 3 hours - 140 MBThe Big Mates discuss Pokemon, Halloween, cowboys, and watch every music video by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas embark on an epic jounrey and watch all of the Muse videos in one sitting and offer comments, opinion, and general musings on them. It is long, rambly, and hopefully a lot of fun! How do the music videos hold up? Will they even make it all the way through?! Find out on this episode of What Is Music? Next week - we offer our FINAL THOUGHTS on Muse and Season 2 comes to an end! You...
Muse Music Videos
December 06, 2021 00:00 - 3 hours - 141 MBThe Big Mates discuss Pokemon, Halloween, cowboys, and watch every music video by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas embark on an epic jounrey and watch all of the Muse videos in one sitting and offer comments, opinion, and general musings on them. It is long, rambly, and hopefully a lot of fun! How do the music videos hold up? Will they even make it all the way through?! Find out on this episode of What Is Music? Next week - we offer our FINAL THOUGHTS on Muse and Season 2 comes to an end! You...
Cryosleep
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThe Big Mates discuss Jaws, Paul Simon, Game of Thrones, and Cryosleep, the solo album by Matt Bellamy. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the context and release of the first (and so far only) solo album by Bellamy, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and then going track-by-track, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What does a Matt Bellamy solo album sound like? What is the role of art in society? What if they did a movie of Tron? Find ...