Pick A Disc
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThey pick 'em, then talk about 'em!
Join Matt Latham as he sits down with a guest to chat about an album they want to talk about. Be it an all-time favourite or an album that the guest just can't stop listening to: guaranteed positive talk about the music people love.
Part of the We Dig Podcasts network, along with Free With This Months Issue & We Dig Music. Find us at https://wedigpodcasts.com
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Episodes
Dan Bern: Dan Bern with Jon Porobil
March 30, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBJon Porobil from the Play Disc Podcast appears on the podcast to discuss Dan Bern's 1997 self-titled debut! They talk about Bern's song-writing style, song length, what happened to him later on and much, much more! Host: Matt Latham Guest: Jon Porobil Listen to Play Disc here: https://playdisc.fireside.fm/ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickADisc/ We Made ...
Massachusetts: Scud Mountain Boys with Tracy B
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBOne third of the (newly part of the We Made This network) We Dig Music podcast, Tracy B talks to Matt about the third Scud Mountain Boys' album "Massachusetts". They talk about the songwriting, Joe Pernice and inter connectivity in songs. There's also a game played at the start. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Tracy B You can follow We Dig Music below: https://www.spreaker.com/show/we-dig-music Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Joi...
Matt Picks "Give Up" by The Postal Service with Guest Host Tim Henton
March 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBMatt is in the guest seat again! This time he talks to Without A Mouse's Tim Henton about The Postal Service's "Give Up." Alongside talk on the album, they also talk about side projects and those that might be better than the main projects. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Tim Henton Listen to WithoutAMouse here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/without-a-mouse Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https...
Harmonium: Vanessa Carlton with Kaley Roberts
February 18, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBKaley is back to talk about Vanessa Carlton's second album and the controversy that killed it. They discuss the songs, Vanessa's "place" in the music scene at the time and what happened when Kaley saw her in 2005, Also, Matt does a dramatic reading of rap lyrics. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Kaley Roberts Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickADisc/ We Made This: @wemade...
Pang: Caroline Polachek with Helena Deakin
February 04, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBBack yet again for a THIRD time, Helena Deakin talks about Caroline Polachek's 2019 "Pang". They'll talk about the usual things: songs, songwriting, Caroline etc. etc. There's even a bit about Matt dancing on Instagram stories you can easily skip. We'll wait. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Helena Deakin You can follow Helena on Instagram: @hel.grace. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www....
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Official Soundtrack with Tony Black
January 21, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWe're back! After a break and some slight deviations due to milestones and Christmas Matt is back to talk albums! This fortnight we welcome back Tony Black to talk about the Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Soundtrack! Full of late 60s rock, Tony and Matt talk about it's relationship with the film and soundtracks in general. THERE ARE NO SPOILERS FOR THE FILM. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Tony Black Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]...
Anxiety League: Teen Girl Scientist Monthly (Pick A Disc's Best of 2019)
December 31, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBYork based Indie-pop band Teen Girl Scientist Monthly are our top album of 2019. Lots of upbeat sounding songs with gang-vocal chants and just plain fun. Host: Matt Latham Guest picks by: WeBuyRecords Podcast! http://www.spreaker.com/show/we-buy-records Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickADisc/ We Made This: @wemadethispod https://wemadethispod.com/ The S...
Odd One Out: GIRLI (Pick A Disc's Best of 2019)
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBGIRLI is the name of Milley Toovey's genre-warping musical project that covers all sorts of genres like rap, dance, pop, punk, riotgrrl and even poetry. Odd One Out is an album that offers a snapshot of what she's capable of. Host: Matt Latham Guest picks by: Simon from the Giddy Carousel of Pop: https://www.spreaker.com/show/giddypoppod Ian from WeDigMusic: https://www.wedigpodcasts.com/new-blog Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]...
Better Oblivion Community Center: Better Oblivion Community Center (Pick A Disc's Best of 2019)
December 29, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBThe PickADisc supergroup that is made of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes released this concept album in January of this year (days after we recorded the Phoebe episode) and it turned out to be a match made in music heaven. Host: Matt Latham Guest picks by: Tracey B from the WeDigMusic Podcast! https://www.wedigpodcasts.com/new-blog Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://ww...
SNAFU: Potty Mouth (Pick A Disc's Best of 2019)
December 28, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBNew day, new album! Massachusetts Punk band Potty Mouth is next up with their awesome sounding pop-punk album "SNAFU". Host: Matt Latham Guest picks by: Christ Stachiw of the One Season Show Colin from WeDigMusic! https://www.wedigpodcasts.com/new-blog Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickADisc/ We Made This: @wemadethispod https://wemadethispod.com/ The Sp...
Family Mammal: Gaffa Tape Sandy (Pick A Disc's Best of 2019)
December 27, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBPlease - you know this is going to be full of silly names. First up, Matt picks "Family Mammal" by Brighton/Bury St Edmunds trio Gaffa Tape Sandy! High octane rock that feels like it's influenced by a load of Matt's favourite bands! Host: Matt Latham Guest picks by: Tim Henton from Without A Mouse: https://www.spreaker.com/show/without-a-mouse Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.fac...
The Christmas Playlist with Colin from WeDigMusic
December 24, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIT'S CHRIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAASSSS!! Colin from WeDigMusic is back once again with a playlist of gifts in song form to go through as he and Matt talk about Christmas music. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Colin from WeDigMusic You can follow Colin's ventures below: https://www.wedigpodcasts.com/ https://drivenlikethesnow.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/...
Back to Bedlam: James Blunt (Viewer Vote)
December 10, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 40.4 MBChosen by people on Twitter, Matt listens to Back to Bedlam by James Blunt for the first time whilst listening to it. Expect tangents on Blade Runner and when he passed his driving test. He also mispronounces a name or two. Host: Matt Latham Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickADisc/ We Made This: @wemadethispod The Spotify Hall of Fame: https://open.spotify.com/us...
Back to Bedlam: James Blunt (Listener Vote)
December 10, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBChosen by people on Twitter, Matt listens to Back to Bedlam by James Blunt for the first time whilst listening to it. Expect tangents on Blade Runner and when he passed his driving test. He also mispronounces a name or two. Host: Matt Latham Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickADisc/ We Made This: @wemadethispod The Spotify Hall of Fame: https://open.spoti...
Hybrid Theory: Linkin Park with Chris Wilson
November 26, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBLinkin Park's "Hybrid Theory" blew up - breaking records and launching a new classic album into the musicsphere. Returnee Chris Wilson shows up to talk about how he found the album and why it's so bloomin' awesome. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Chris Wilson Listen to Cinemortuary here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/cinemortuary-podcast Listen to WithoutAMouse here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/without-a-mouse Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at pickad...
Currents: Tame Impala with Jess Byard
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBTame Impala is the name of the music project of Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker. Jess Byard of the One Season Show guests to talk about how the album soundtracked a transitional period in her life and how much she resonates with the themes of the album. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Jess Byard Listen to The One Season Show here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-season-show You can listen to The Kulturekast here: https://kultureshocked.com/category/kulturecast/ Follow ...
False Smiles: Amy Studt with Chris Haigh
October 29, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBAmy Studt signed to Polydor records when she was fifteen and released her debut album "False Smiles" two years later. Matt is joined by Chris Haigh to talk about "False Smiles" and to natter about just how bloody brilliant it is. They talk about how different their copies of the album are, how relate-able the songs are and why it felt different to what her initial singles sounded like. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Chris Haigh Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Em...
"Goddamnit" by Alkaline Trio with George Gadd
October 14, 2019 23:00 - 54 minutes - 42.7 MBMusician George Gadd guests to talk about the debut Alkaline Trio album "Goddamnit". They talk about the themes of the album, Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, Skiba's role in Blink-182 and we delve into just how much of a devoted fan George was... Host: Matt Latham Guest: George Gadd You can access George's music below: https://georgegadd.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www.facebook....
Goddamnit: Alkaline Trio with George Gadd
October 14, 2019 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBMusician George Gadd guests to talk about the debut Alkaline Trio album "Goddamnit". They talk about the themes of the album, Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, Skiba's role in Blink-182 and we delve into just how much of a devoted fan George was... Host: Matt Latham Guest: George Gadd You can access George's music below: https://georgegadd.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Join the PickADisc Facebook Group: https://www....
Matt Picks "A Grand Don't Come For Free" by The Streets with Guest Host Colin From WeDigMusic
September 30, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn unfamiliar territory yet again, Matt sits in the guest chair as guest host Colin (he who picketh the Bright Eyes album in episode four) quizzes Matt about "A Grand Don't Come For Free" by The Streets. They talk about how the album tells a single story, the use of music in the album and how they think Mike Skinner may just be a genius. Host: Colin from WeDigMusic Guest: Matt Latham You can follow Colin's podcasts below: https://www.wedigpodcasts.com/ Follow us on Twitter, Face...
Darkness on the Edge of Town: Bruce Springsteen with Carl Sweeney
September 16, 2019 23:10 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBCarl Sweeney of The Movie Palace picks Bruce Springsteen's "Darkness on the Edge of Town" to talk about for this episode, He and Matt discuss Springsteen's writing, his approach to an album and also his live performance as well. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Carl Sweeney Listen to The Movie Palace here: https://themoviepalace.libsyn.com/ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Pick A Disc(Ord): https://discord.com/invite/JnZjEYuK3u ...
Stop Making Sense: Talking Heads with Chris Stachiw
September 02, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBChris Stachiw of the Kulturecast and The One Season Show picks Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" on this episode of Pick a Disc. He and Matt talk about the album, which version to listen to and spend a lot of time talking about the movie. There's also talk of live albums in general as Matt talks about the only two he's listened to properly. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Chris Stachiw Listen to The One Season Show here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-season-show You can listen t...
In Utero: Nirvana with Rob Yeomans
August 19, 2019 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWe speak to Rob Yeomans from the Cinemortuary Podcast to talk about Nirvana's final album, "In Utero." We talk about the album and the impact it had on Rob's taste and we delve a little into the bands other members formed in the wake of Nirvana ending. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Rob Yeomans Listen to Cinemortuary here: Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Pick A Disc(Ord): https://discord.com/invite/JnZjEYuK3u We Made This: @we...
Constant Fictions: B-Sydes with Dan O'Dell
August 07, 2019 09:38 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBMatt chats to Dan O'Dell (@heartworkmusic) about B-Sydes' 2015 debut album "Constant Fictions". Knowing Ben Sydes for just under a decade, Dan talks about meeting Ben, seeing the songs develop and there's plenty of talk about the process of creating demos ready to go into a studio to record. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Dan O'Dell You can follow Dan on Instagram: @heartworkmusic. You can follow his work on Bandcamp: https://heartworkmusic.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook ...
Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights: HIM with Brandi Jackola
July 22, 2019 23:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBMatt finds his expectations challenged this week as he listens to the Finnish Goth Rock band HIM and chats to Brandi Jackola about their third album, "Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights". Aside from talking about the album, they also talk about the label "goth" and what it may encompass as a label/culture. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Brandi Jackola You can follow Brandi on Twitter: @brandiwine12. You can listen to the Dark Corner Podcast here: http://darkcornerpodcast.com/ Follo...
One Day All of This Won't Matter Any More: Slow Club with Helena Deakin
July 08, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBReturning to face off in a debate over whether this is the best album of one of their favourite bands, Helena Deakin talks about why Slow Club's final album is her favourite. But it's Matt's least favourite...find out why in this episode that covers the album but also dips into the band as a whole - and plenty of discussion on the recent film about the band, "Our Most Brilliant Friends". Host: Matt Latham Guest: Helena Deakin You can follow Helena on Instagram: @helsdeakin. Foll...
The Wages of Fear: Tellison with Simon Christopher
June 24, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis is easy - the album in question is easy in the high end of Matt and the guest's top albums of all time. Which album? "The Wages of Fear" by Tellison. Which guest? Simon Christopher from Doing Life Records. They talk about why they love the album, the songs and the difference that two singers has on the album. They also fanboy like bonkers. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Simon Christopher You can follow Doing Life Records below: https://www.facebook.com/doingliferecords/ https://...
Murder Ballads: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with Lee Chrimes
June 10, 2019 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWait! Things sound a little different! What's that music? Why does Matt sound dodgier than usual? Well, take a trip back to 2015 with this special episode of Pick A Disc which is...the first ever iteration of Pick A Disc. The backstory of this episode is revealed quite early on, but whilst you see the genesis of the podcast - the album talked about is Nick Cave's most successful album to date: Murder Ballads (aka The One With Kylie On). Matt and Lee go through the songs and how they ...
Lost Horizons: Lemon Jelly with Tony Black
May 27, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWe cut the mic today as we venture into instrumental music as Matt and Tony Black discuss Lemon Jelly's 2002 album, "Lost Horizons." We talk about what you can get from instrumental music and film scores, and a little into how you can form a visual representation from music. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Tony Black Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Pick A Disc(Ord): https://discord.com/invite/JnZjEYuK3u We Made This: @wemadethis...
Matt Picks "Made of Bricks" by Kate Nash with Guest Host Kurt North
May 13, 2019 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn a twist of fate, Matt sits in the guest chair and returning guest Kurt North questions him about a disc Matt's picked! The album in question is Kate Nash's Made of Bricks, and they talk in depth about how Matt discovered the album, some of his favourite songs and also dipping into seeing it performed live. Host: Kurt North Guest: Matt Latham You can follow Kurt's podcast below: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3309699 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email ...
She Wants Revenge: She Wants Revenge with Tilly
April 29, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBShe Wants Revenge are a "dark wave/post-punk" duo from the San Fernando Valley and their debut album is the picked disc for this fortnight. Matt is joined by Tilly and they discuss the tone of the album and it's songs, but also about how Tilly discovers music and other ways she's found it. They talk about singer Justin Warfield's style of singing and more! Host: Matt Latham Guest: Tilly Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Pick A...
Trip The Light Fantastic: Sophie Ellis Bextor with Chris Haigh
April 15, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBFrom turning up to the Brit-Pop party a little late to toppling one of the most powerful women in 90s pop and eventually re-recording her greatest hits with an orchestra: Sophie Ellis-Bextor's had an interesting career path. Chris Haigh joins Matt to talk about third album "Trip the Light Fantastic" and what it means to Chris. Along the way they talk about the writing of a pop album, songwriters and Matt reveals a weird method of learning about a songwriter's original pop career. H...
Clarity: Jimmy Eat World with Tim Henton
April 01, 2019 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBJimmy Eat World are put alongside your 00s Pop-Punk bands like Blink-182 and New Found Glory, but they're also respected as pioneers in the emo music movement. Tim Henton explains why second album "Clarity" is his favourite album, but how it differs from the later released "Bleed American". It's an interesting creative path that the band takes and we'll dip into that and more. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Tim Henton You can follow Tim's podcast below: https://www.spreaker.com/show/without-a-mo...
Dropped: Brick + Mortar with Mark Shinner
March 19, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThere's a special magic with discovering a band randomly. Marc Shinner discovered New Jersey duo Brick + Mortar and instantly fell in love with them. Marc joins Matt to talk about the moment you know you've fallen for a band and the journey to see them live. The conversation moves to live music in general, and touches on support bands and the recent discussion on releasing set-times. It's a good conversation, and we hope you enjoy it! Host: Matt Latham Guest: Marc Shinner You can ...
Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavoured Water: Limp Bizkit with Chris Wilson
March 05, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBLove them or hate them, Limp Bizkit were MASSIVE. With capital letters and everything. As polarising as Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavoured Water is, there's plenty to talk about. Our guest this week is Chris Wilson; massive wrestling fan and host of Cinemortuary and the Without a Mouse podcasts. We talk about the impact of the album, how it leads to other albums and the man himself Fred Durst. Did Matt like it? Well.... Host: Matt Latham Guest: Chris Wilson You can follow...
Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground: Bright Eyes with Colin from WeDigMusic
February 19, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBEver confused about who's who in Saddle Creek Records? Never fear - Colin from the We Dig Music Podcast is here to inform you of a foolproof way to remember them! He also talks about Bright Eyes' album "Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground". We talk about the stylistic choices, the effect it had on him and what the album explores. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Colin from WeDigMusic You can follow Colin's ventures below: https://www.wedigpodcasts.com/ https://...
Stranger In The Alps: Phoebe Bridgers with Helena Deakin
February 05, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBSinger Songwriter Helena Deakin loves Phoebe Bridgers' debut album, "Stranger in the Alps", a lot. We mean "a lot" - just wait until you find out how much. Helena chats with Matt about connecting with the album, and the impact music can have with memory and association. They also chat about song meanings, and even the reasoning artists choose the songs they do when creating an album. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Helena Deakin You can follow Helena on Instagram: @helsdeakin. Follow u...
In Defense of the Genre: Say Anything with Kaley Roberts
January 22, 2019 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBKaley Roberts is here to talk about Say Anything's "In Defense of the Genre". There's a lot of talk about Max Bemis, his creative process and his mental health. We also talk about Kaley's experience in seeing the album performed live. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Kaley Roberts Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Pick A Disc(Ord): https://discord.com/invite/JnZjEYuK3u We Made This: @wemadethispod https://wemadethispod.com/ The Sp...
Achtung Baby: U2 with Kurt North
January 08, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThe first episode of Pick A Disc is now live! Kurt North joins Matt Latham to talk about one of his favourite albums. Kurt talks about his history of the band at that point and the story behind the recording and how that impacted the direction of the album. Host: Matt Latham Guest: Kurt North You can follow Kurt's podcast below: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3309699 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram: @PickADisc. Email us at [email protected]. Pick A Disc(Ord): https:/...