Ian and Andy met in Cleveland to attend the Relient K Concert at the House of Blues. The opening act was Semler.
Here our recap and our reacts to the concert.
Go check out Relient K, Semler, and then join us on Social Media and let us know about your favorite concert experience.
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Ian and Andy explore the realm of nerd/geek rock and look at the pioneers of the genre.
Also, be advised, we get a little childish and immature as the episode goes on.
Next Week:
Tyler Childers NPR Tiny Desk Concert
What would your one desert island album be?
Andy's would be this non-lyric'd post rock album from 2003.
Ian and Andy talk about hope, life and grocery stores.
Links:
We look at the iconic 80's album by the Irish Band U2.
We start with a kids movie, move to the political and social climates of the world, cold call people to get their opinion on the edge, and we come out better for it at the end.
Next Week:
The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place - Explosions in the Sky
We dive into the new Adele record "30" and we get into some deep feelings.
The long awaited and much anticipated Beatles episode.
We dig (a pony) into the Get Back Documentary and the Let It Be album.
WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2!!!
We are so glad to be back. Ian and Andy both had a life happen from Christmas to now.
We are back to the mics and we take a look at the Disney movie "Encanto" and more specifically the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" that has been charting on radio charts. We talk about family, character development and story!
Thanks for being back with us!!!!
Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!!!!
This a shortened mashup episode. Editor Andy's computer decided to do bad things and it ruined 2 episodes we had recorded. So, Ian and Andy turned on the microphones in the midst of schedules that are full of work and celebration with friends and family to make sure we fixed it.
"All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey was to be one of the episodes. We sum that up at the beginning
"Let It Be" by The Beatles (and the "Get Back" documentary) was the second episode. Don't worry we will come back to this one in the new year.
We talk about a few of our favorite Christmas songs and albums.
Lastly,
We take a look back at some of our favorite parts from this past year. All in 30 minutes!
We cannot express our appreciation and thankfulness for all of you enough. Also, please let us know what your highlights are from the past year. And let us know your suggestions to make these episodes better. Do you have a favorite thing we talk about? Let us know.
It has been a blast listening and trying to find the greatest music!
Be safe my friends, and we will see you in the future,
Andy and Ian
Love it or hate Christmas music is so tied to the Christmas holiday that is really hard to hold back the Nostalgia Monster. "Bubbles" (aka Michael Buble) croons at us, will we think its great?
Playlist:
Spotify
Next Week:
All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
I couldn't find the Adam Neely video I referenced on YouTube. My guess it was taken down due to copyright infringement. Here are two other ones that talk about it.
What Makes a Song Sound Like Christmas?
A chord that makes Christmas music sound Christmassy?
Ian is super pumped to bring his girl T.Swift to the party. She has rerecorded her 2012 album to get around copyright issues.
Playlist:
Spotify
Links:
Taylor Swift Wiki
Next Week:
Michael Bublé - Christmas
Spotify
Social Media has certainly changed how music is heard and consumed. We look at the 2nd album from AJR and come to different opinions on most of the things.
Playlists:
Spotify
Links:
AJR Wiki
Next Week:
Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version)
Spotify
Andy and Ian do not see eye to eye on the self-titled debut album by Jars of Clay.
Links:
Jars of Clay Band Wiki
I'm a Potato
Playlist:
Spotify
Next week:
AJR - The Click (Deluxe Edition)
Spotify
Andy and Ian are joined by Ian's friend, Ryan Douglass.
We talk about the song "Nice For What" by Drake because Ryan thought we needed to give Drake and second chance.
Other topics worth mention: Laffy Taffy, Bluey, and Palindromes
Links:
The Palindromists Movie Website
The Palindromists Movie on Vudu
Next Week:
Jars of Clay -self-titled album
Spotify
Yes......well kind of. Ian tries to say they aren't as bad as the stereotype.
Playlist
Spotify
Links
Wikipedia
Why Does Everyone Hate Nickelback? Video
Next Week
Drake pt 2
Today, we hopefully have the privilege of introducing you to St. Paul and the Broken Bones. There NPR Tiny Desk concert is pretty incredible. The man stands on the desk for pete sake, it better be good.
Other Notable NPR Tiny Desk Concerts:
Sesame Street
Next Week:
Does Nickelback Suck? Playlist
Andy and Ian decide that this song is a hot piece of garbage. We talk about how bad it is for 30 minutes. Your welcome world.
Song:
Way 2 Sexy - Drake
Links:
Drake's Wiki
NEXT WEEK:
Andy and Ian jump back to earlier days and talk about Metallica's 4th album which was a real game changer. We have decided that we have changed a lot from when we first listened to this album
Playlists:
Spotify
Links:
Metallica Wiki
Metallica Blacklist Album Wiki
Drummer hears Enter Sandman for First Time
Napster founder trolls Metallica
NEXT WEEK:
Drake - Way 2 Sexy
We look at the full catalog of Jimi Hendrix's work. Unfortunately, he only recorded 3 studio albums before his death. We try to discover what makes him one of the greatest guitar players of all time.
Links from the show:
Jimi Hendrix Wiki
First video of Jimi (He is the guitar player in the back)
One of the first guitar credits (Listen closely, you can tell its him, its just turned down a good bit)
CPAC National Anthem
Another version where someone "accompanies" her (All Keys Matter comment)
Next Week:
Metallica - Self Titled Album (The Black Album)
Spotify
Ian woke up and decide coco bean juice was a good idea. Andy had an emotional week. But they join forces to speak of the love and appreciation for the band Death Cab for Cutie. We shared a playlist with 5 songs from each of us.
We ask the question: "Who's gonna watch you die?"
Things we mentioned:
The O.C.
John Cage's 4'33" wiki
Audio samples
Playlist:
Spotify
Next Week - Jimi Hendrix
Nearly 40 years ago a concert was put on in Central Park to help raise funds for upkeep of the park. It was a reunion of sorts for Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Ian and Andy discuss the concert and Ian also talks crap about Garfunkel for the whole time. Enjoy!
Links:
Concert Wikipedia
Playlists:
Spotify
Next Week:
Deathcab for Cutie playlist
Spotify
