Kurt Cobain’s influence went beyond just the music he created with Nirvana. He also put the masses on to some of his own favorite artists. One particular document from his journals has been instructive to many fans – his top 50 albums. Each week, The Cobain 50 podcast digs into albums from this famous list and how they may have influenced Cobain and Nirvana. While learning the individual histories of the different albums on the list, we gain new insights into artists on the fringes as well as some of the biggest groups of all time. The podcast takes us through the legacies of acts like Sonic Youth, Pixies, The Breeders, Public Enemy, PJ Harvey, Black Flag, Mazzy Star, The Shaggs, Shonen Knife, and more. Episodes drop weekly starting January 10, 2024.

Author Tony Beck takes us on a deep dive into the themes of Love and Money in three Dylan songs; A Simple Twist of Fate, Boots of Spanish Leather and Love Minus Zero/No Limit.Purchase the Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Bob-Dylan-Making-Changed/dp/1461147816Author Websitehttps://understandingbobdylan.wordpress.comFolk Singer Luke Wallace's musicwww.lukewallacemusic.com

This in-depth article explores the enduring legacy of Bob Dylan’s iconic song “Mr. Tambourine Man” and its recent auction alongside other Dylan artifacts. The piece delves into the song’s creation, its cultural impact, and its reception, highlighting Dylan’s poetic genius and his transition from folk hero to cultural icon. It also examines the significance of the handwritten lyrics and other personal items sold at auction, emphasizing their role in preserving Dylan’s legacy and offering fans a tangible connection to his creative process. The narrative celebrates Dylan’s profound influence on music, art, and storytelling, underscoring the timeless relevance of his work.

This podcast will delve into the world of Rebetika, each week your host Con Kalamaras will have a new episode covering this genre. Rebetiko is story telling spanning love, loss, drugs, and heart-breaking refugee tales. Rebetiko has always been the music of the poor and the dispossessed, combining different musical styles of the region and with lyrics describing the joy, the sorrow, and the difficulties of everyday life. Become a patron of this podcast www.patreon.com/ConKalamaras