On The Mix
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn The Mix is a Podcast created by Lindsay, who has a strong passion for everything music. You can consider this podcast like a big collection of mixtapes from your youth. We'll be rewinding the tape back and diving deep into the rich backstories of our favorite bands. Here you can also find remarkably interesting short stories from music history that you probably never heard about before. New episodes on Wednesdays @ 11am EST!
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Did You Know? | Ep #01 - Joe Pesci Made A Mobster Rap Album
October 20, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 23.9 MB"Did You Know?". This is a new series of short episodes where I tell you some fascinating and sometimes crazy things that happened in music history. Did you know that movie star Joe Pesci created a mob rap album? It's true! Today, we sit down and have a look at why the famous film star, that is known for playing hardcore Italian mob men, created the head-scratching "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just For You" album in 1998; a concept album modeled off of his My Cousin Vinny character. Sit ...
The Manchester Tapes: Side B - Factory Records + The Hacienda
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we're wrapping up the Manchester Tapes by taking it back to the very beginning to the creation of Factory Records, the pivotal record company that released albums from some of the most popular Manchester bands in the 70s to the early 90s. The creative minds behind Factory also collaborated with New Order to create the famous Hacienda nightclub, which was at the center of the evolving madchester music scene that was taking the city by storm. Join me as we take a look at Factory's ea...
The Manchester Tapes - Factory Records + The Hacienda
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we're taking it back to the very beginning to the creation of Factory Records, the pivotal record company that released albums from some of the most popular Manchester bands in the 70s to the early 90s. The creative minds behind Factory also collaborated with New Order to create the famous Hacienda nightclub, which was at the center of the evolving madchester music scene that was taking the city by storm. Join me as we take a look at Factory's early formation through to the Haciend...
OTM: Ep #13 - Factory Records + The Hacienda
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we're taking it back to the very beginning to the creation of Factory Records, the pivotal record company that released albums from some of the most popular Manchester bands in the 70s to the early 90s. The creative minds behind Factory also collaborated with New Order to create the famous Hacienda nightclub, which was at the center of the evolving madchester music scene that was taking the city by storm. Join me as we take a look at Factory's early formation through to the Haciend...
The Manchester Tapes - The Verve
October 06, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, we're taking a look at The Verve. Their single Bitter Sweet Symphony remains one of the most famous songs to come out of the 90s, making an impact all across the world. But we're going to be examining the famous legal battle over the song between The Verve and The Rolling Stones that plagued the band for years. We'll also be diving into their discography and what they're up to now. The Verve is singer Richard Ashcroft, lead guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones, drummer Peter...
OTM: Ep #12 - The Verve
October 06, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, we're taking a look at The Verve. Their single Bitter Sweet Symphony remains one of the most famous songs to come out of the 90s, making an impact all across the world. But we're going to be examining the famous legal battle over the song between The Verve and The Rolling Stones that plagued the band for years. We'll also be diving into their discography and what they're up to now. The Verve is singer Richard Ashcroft, lead guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones, drummer Peter...
The Manchester Tapes: Side B - The Verve
October 06, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, we're taking a look at The Verve. Their single Bitter Sweet Symphony remains one of the most famous songs to come out of the 90s, making an impact all across the world. But we're going to be examining the famous legal battle over the song between The Verve and The Rolling Stones that plagued the band for years. We'll also be diving into their discography and what they're up to now. The Verve is singer Richard Ashcroft, lead guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones, drummer Peter...
OTM: Ep #11 - Happy Mondays
September 29, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MBYou're twistin' my melon, man! There's no shortage of crazy stories when it comes to the Happy Mondays. They are one of the biggest Manchester bands. Their trippy rave dance music was exploding onto the Hacienda dance floor, and they made a big splash around the world. The Mondays are singer Shaun Ryder, bassist Paul Ryder, guitarist Mark Day, dancer Bez, drummer Gary Whelan, backup singer Rowetta, and keyboardist Paul Davis. Their hit songs defined a generation, and the drugs were aplenty. ...
The Manchester Tapes - Happy Mondays
September 29, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MBYou're twistin' my melon, man! There's no shortage of crazy stories when it comes to the Happy Mondays. They are one of the biggest Manchester bands. Their trippy rave dance music was exploding onto the Hacienda dance floor, and they made a big splash around the world. The Mondays are singer Shaun Ryder, bassist Paul Ryder, guitarist Mark Day, dancer Bez, drummer Gary Whelan, backup singer Rowetta, and keyboardist Paul Davis. Their hit songs defined a generation, and the drugs were aplenty. ...
The Manchester Tapes: Side B - Happy Mondays
September 29, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MBYou're twistin' my melon, man! There's no shortage of crazy stories when it comes to the Happy Mondays. They are one of the biggest Manchester bands. Their trippy rave dance music was exploding onto the Hacienda dance floor, and they made a big splash around the world. The Mondays are singer Shaun Ryder, bassist Paul Ryder, guitarist Mark Day, dancer Bez, drummer Gary Whelan, backup singer Rowetta, and keyboardist Paul Davis. Their hit songs defined a generation, and the drugs were aplenty. ...
OTM: Ep #10 - New Order
September 22, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this week's episode, we're picking up where we left off with the end Joy Division to where New Order is officially formed. New Order was huge in influencing the dance and electro scene in the UK, and in the US. Their hit song Blue Monday became a dance anthem, and it's still one of the top singles in UK music history. Take a deep dive with me as we explore the ins and outs of New Order and how they created some of the most iconic music of the 80s. Follow me for more music content, and ho...
The Manchester Tapes: Side B - New Order
September 22, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this week's episode, we're picking up where we left off with the end Joy Division to where New Order is officially formed. New Order was huge in influencing the dance and electro scene in the UK, and in the US. Their hit song Blue Monday became a dance anthem, and it's still one of the top singles in UK music history. Take a deep dive with me as we explore the ins and outs of New Order and how they created some of the most iconic music of the 80s. Website and blog: https://onthemixpodcas...
The Manchester Tapes - New Order
September 22, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this week's episode, we're picking up where we left off with the end Joy Division to where New Order is officially formed. New Order was huge in influencing the dance and electro scene in the UK, and in the US. Their hit song Blue Monday became a dance anthem, and it's still one of the top singles in UK music history. Take a deep dive with me as we explore the ins and outs of New Order and how they created some of the most iconic music of the 80s. Website and blog: https://onthemixpodcas...
OTM: Ep #09 - Joy Division
September 15, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 62.1 MBThis week we're going to be taking a deep dive into Joy Division. A band that was short lived but made a huge impact on music and mainstream culture. Their famous Unknown Pleasures album takes the center stage with it's deep poetic lyrics, and music unlike anyone had ever heard. We have singer Ian Curtis, guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. We're taking a look at the life of Ian Curtis, and the explosive rise and end of Joy Division. Follow me for more ...
The Manchester Tapes: Side A - Joy Division
September 15, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 62.1 MBThis week we're going to be taking a deep dive into Joy Division. A band that was short lived but made a huge impact on music and mainstream culture. Their famous Unknown Pleasures album takes the center stage with it's deep poetic lyrics, and music unlike anyone had ever heard. We have singer Ian Curtis, guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. We're taking a look at the life of Ian Curtis, and the explosive rise and end of Joy Division. Website and blog: h...
The Manchester Tapes - Joy Division
September 15, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 62.1 MBThis week we're going to be taking a deep dive into Joy Division. A band that was short lived but made a huge impact on music and mainstream culture. Their famous Unknown Pleasures album takes the center stage with it's deep poetic lyrics, and music unlike anyone had ever heard. We have singer Ian Curtis, guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. We're taking a look at the life of Ian Curtis, and the explosive rise and end of Joy Division. Website and blog: h...
The Manchester Tapes: Side A - The Smiths
September 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis week on the Manchester tapes, we take a look at the very influential post-punk, jangle pop band The Smiths. They released 4 untouchable chart-topping albums before their untimely departure, and wherein they would be embroiled in a royalties lawsuit that would further divide them. We have frontman and singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. There was no shortage of controversy when it came to The Smiths, due impart to the eccentric Morrissey....
OTM: Ep #08 - The Smiths
September 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis week we're taking a look at the very influential post-punk, jangle pop band The Smiths. They released 4 untouchable chart-topping albums before their untimely departure, and wherein they would be embroiled in a royalties lawsuit that would further divide them. We have frontman and singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. There was no shortage of controversy when it came to The Smiths, due impart to the eccentric Morrissey. Join me as we look ...
The Manchester Tapes - The Smiths
September 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis week we're taking a look at the very influential post-punk, jangle pop band The Smiths. They released 4 untouchable chart-topping albums before their untimely departure, and wherein they would be embroiled in a royalties lawsuit that would further divide them. We have frontman and singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. There was no shortage of controversy when it came to The Smiths, due impart to the eccentric Morrissey. Join me as we look ...
OTM: Ep #07 - The Stone Roses
September 01, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week on the Manchester tapes, we take a look at The Stone Roses. Easily one of the most influential bands to make an impact in the British music and baggy/madchester scene in the 80s/90s. We have singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani, and drummer Reni. We'll be taking a look at their formative years in Manchester, their breakout debut album that solidified their legendary status, Ian's equally successful solo career, and their subsequent breakup. Follow me for more musi...
The Manchester Tapes: Side A - The Stone Roses
September 01, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week on the Manchester tapes, we take a look at The Stone Roses. Easily one of the most influential bands to make an impact in the British music and baggy/madchester scene in the 80s/90s. We have singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani, and drummer Reni. We'll be taking a look at their formative years in Manchester, their breakout debut album that solidified their legendary status, Ian's equally successful solo career, and their subsequent breakup. Website and blog: https...
The Manchester Tapes: - The Stone Roses
September 01, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week on the Manchester tapes, we take a look at The Stone Roses. Easily one of the most influential bands to make an impact in the British music and baggy/madchester scene in the 80s/90s. We have singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani, and drummer Reni. We'll be taking a look at their formative years in Manchester, their breakout debut album that solidified their legendary status, Ian's equally successful solo career, and their subsequent breakup. Website and blog: https...
The Manchester Tapes - Oasis
August 25, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this week's episode, we're starting to take things across the Atlantic to the UK to explore the British music scene throughout the decades. The first installment will be famous bands that came out of Manchester, a bustling industrial city in the north of England. Oasis is at the top of that list of manc bands that made a big splash in the UK and US charts. We have brothers Liam (vocalist) and Noel Gallagher (songwriter and guitarist), guitarist Paul Arthurs, bassist Paul McGuigan, and dru...
OTM: Ep #06 - Oasis
August 25, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this week's episode, we're starting to take things across the Atlantic to the UK to explore the British music scene throughout the decades. The first installment will be famous bands that came out of Manchester, a bustling industrial city in the north of England. Oasis is at the top of that list of manc bands that made a big splash in the UK and US charts. We have brothers Liam (vocalist) and Noel Gallagher (songwriter and guitarist), guitarist Paul Arthurs, bassist Paul McGuigan, and dru...
The Manchester Tapes: Side A - Oasis
August 25, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this week's episode, we're starting to take things across the Atlantic to the UK to explore the British music scene throughout the decades. We're stepping into what i'm calling the Across The Pond Saga. The first installment will be famous bands that came out of Manchester, a bustling industrial city in the north of England. Oasis is at the top of that list of manc bands that made a big splash in the UK and US charts. We have brothers Liam (vocalist) and Noel Gallagher (songwriter and gui...
The Grunge Tapes - Stone Temple Pilots
August 18, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the mix I wanted to cover the story of Stone Temple Pilots. Some don't think they're grunge, but they definitely have their place and made their mark in the grunge genre. Join me as we discuss the intense media scrutiny following their successful Core album, the band's rock bottom, the formation of the supergroup the Velvet Revolver, to Scott Weiland's troubling drug addiction and his passing. Website and blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...
OTM: Ep #05 - Stone Temple Pilots
August 18, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the mix I wanted to cover the story of Stone Temple Pilots. Some don't think they're grunge, but they definitely have their place and made their mark in the grunge genre. Join me as we discuss the intense media scrutiny following their successful Core album, the band's rock bottom, the formation of the supergroup the Velvet Revolver, to Scott Weiland's troubling drug addiction and his passing. Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://o...
The Grunge Tapes: Bonus - Stone Temple Pilots
August 18, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the mix I wanted to cover the story of Stone Temple Pilots. Some don't think they're grunge, but they definitely have their place and made their mark in the grunge genre. Join me as we discuss the intense media scrutiny following their successful Core album, the band's rock bottom, the formation of the supergroup the Velvet Revolver, to Scott Weiland's troubling drug addiction and his passing. Website and blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...
The Grunge Tapes - Soundgarden
August 11, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 50.8 MBThe fourth installment to the grunge series is rounded out with Soundgarden on this week's episode. Soundgarden is synonymous with being one of the four founders of grunge. Front man and singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassist Ben Shepard. Join me as we talk about the troubled youth of Cornell, Soundgarden's attempt on remaining independent, grappling with fame and addiction, the formation of Audioslave, and the death of Cornell and future disbandme...
OTM: Ep #04 - Soundgarden
August 11, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 50.8 MBThe fourth installment to the grunge series is rounded out with Soundgarden on this week's episode. Soundgarden is synonymous with being one of the four founders of grunge. Front man and singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassist Ben Shepard. Join me as we talk about the troubled youth of Cornell, Soundgarden's attempt on remaining independent, grappling with fame and addiction, the formation of Audioslave, and the death of Cornell and future disbandme...
The Grunge Tapes: Side B - Soundgarden
August 11, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 50.8 MBThe fourth installment to the grunge series is rounded out with Soundgarden on this week's episode. Soundgarden is synonymous with being one of the four founders of grunge. Front man and singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassist Ben Shepard. Join me as we talk about the troubled youth of Cornell, Soundgarden's attempt on remaining independent, grappling with fame and addiction, the formation of Audioslave, and the death of Cornell and future disbandme...
The Grunge Tapes - Pearl Jam
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this episode, continuing with the grunge tapes, we talk about Pearl Jam. Yet another massively successful band from Seattle. We have frontman and singer Eddie Vedder, rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, lead guitarist Mike McCready, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron. Before Pearl Jam, we have to take it back to the very early foundations of grunge music with bands Green River and Mother Love Bone. Also in this episode I talk about Eddie Vedder's sad childhood, to the ups and downs ...
OTM: Ep #03 - Pearl Jam
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this episode, we're talking all about Pearl Jam. Yet another massively successful band from Seattle. We have frontman and singer Eddie Vedder, rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, lead guitarist Mike McCready, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron. Before Pearl Jam, we have to take it back to the very early foundations of grunge music with bands Green River and Mother Love Bone. Also in this episode I talk about Eddie Vedder's sad childhood, to the ups and downs of Pearl Jam fame, the h...
The Grunge Tapes: Side B - Pearl Jam
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe're flipping the tape over and heading to Side B! On this episode, continuing with the grunge tapes, we talk about Pearl Jam. Yet another massively successful band from Seattle. We have frontman and singer Eddie Vedder, rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, lead guitarist Mike McCready, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron. Before Pearl Jam, we have to take it back to the very early foundations of grunge music with bands Green River and Mother Love Bone. Also in this episode I talk about...
OTM: Ep #02 - Alice In Chains
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBThe second installment into the Grunge series follows Alice In Chains, a formative band in the Seattle music scene during the 90s. We look into the lives of front-man and singer Layne Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr, and drummer Sean Kinney. From the highs of their rocking debut album Facelift in 1990 that made them famous, to the tragic death of Layne Staley, and the new iteration of the band in the mid 2000s. We break it down right here. Join me on another episode of O...
The Grunge Tapes - Alice In Chains
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBThe second installment into the Grunge series follows Alice In Chains, a formative band in the Seattle music scene during the 90s. We look into the lives of front-man and singer Layne Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr, and drummer Sean Kinney. From the highs of their rocking debut album Facelift in 1990 that made them famous, to the tragic death of Layne Staley, and the new iteration of the band in the mid 2000s. We break it down right here. Join me on another episode of O...
The Grunge Tapes: Side A - Alice In Chains
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBThe second installment into the Grunge series follows Alice In Chains, a formative band in the Seattle music scene during the 90s. We look into the lives of front-man and singer Layne Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr, and drummer Sean Kinney. From the highs of their rocking debut album Facelift in 1990 that made them famous, to the tragic death of Layne Staley, and the new iteration of the band in the mid 2000s. We break it down right here. Join me on another episode of O...
The Grunge Tapes - Nirvana
July 21, 2021 16:02 - 42 minutes - 49.9 MBSeattle was bursting at the seams with up and coming talent in the late 80s/early 90s that were making waves in the music scene. As we all know, there are four main bands at this time that defined the grunge era and what it stood for. One of those bands at front and center of it all is Nirvana; starring frontman and guitarist Kurt Cobain, bass player Krist Novoselic, and drummer Dave Grohl. Nirvana has been heralded as the face of grunge, as they were one of the first rock bands in Seattle t...
The Grunge Tapes: Side A - Nirvana
July 21, 2021 16:02 - 42 minutes - 49.9 MBSeattle was bursting at the seams with up and coming talent in the late 80s/early 90s that were making waves in the music scene. As we all know, there are four main bands at this time that defined the grunge era and what it stood for. One of those bands at front and center of it all is Nirvana; starring frontman and guitarist Kurt Cobain, bass player Krist Novoselic, and drummer Dave Grohl. Nirvana has been heralded as the face of grunge, as they were one of the first rock bands in Seattle t...
OTM: Ep #01 - Nirvana
July 21, 2021 16:02 - 42 minutes - 49.9 MBSeattle was bursting at the seams with up and coming talent in the late 80s/early 90s that were making waves in the music scene. As we all know, there are four main bands at this time that defined the grunge era and what it stood for. One of those bands at front and center of it all is Nirvana; starring frontman and guitarist Kurt Cobain, bass player Krist Novoselic, and drummer Dave Grohl. Nirvana has been heralded as the face of grunge, as they were one of the first rock bands in Seattle t...