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#135 - Filmmaker OLIVIA SERAFINI-SAULI

A year ago we interviewed filmmaker OLIVIA SERAFINI-SAULI on the completion of her film Endless Calls For Fame: The Story of the New Rising Sons. Since then, that film has found North American distribution and is now available on all major streaming platforms in a slightly reworked / updated format. We catch up with Olivia to learn about her journey over the past year -- clearing the rights to all the music, what went into getting the film picked up, putting together the gala screenings, and the joy of seeing her film on the big screen. It's a conversation you don't want to miss! Endless Calls For Fame is the story of a band from the New York 90s scene who got signed to a major label and were poised to be the next big thing, until ... it just didn't happen. It's an incredible story that music lovers will enjoy. 
Learn more about Olivia and Endless Calls For Fame at the Via73 Films website. Watch Endless Calls For Fame on AppleTV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, and other streaming sources.
After our chat with Olivia, we share our memories of fallen Blondie drummer Clem Burke. Alan talks about the first time he heard Clem's playing, and Stephanie tells a great story about being in a band with him! 
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#134 - The Music of 1975

This week we set the controls of our Wayback Machine to the funky days of 1975 and celebrate the 50th anniversary of some iconic albums! It's a year of highs for a lot of bands we now think of as classic rock; it was a key year for funk and disco; the Philly Soul sound was very much in fashion; and it was a year of reinvention for some well-established acts. We talk about albums by Elton John, KISS, KC and the Sunshine Band, Queen, Parliament, Roxy Music, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, the Boss, and the weirdest album Lou Reed ever made. We even get a history lesson on the Third (THIRD!) Great Cod War! 
If you'd like to follow along with our discussion, we have a Spotify Playlist highlighting all the music that we talk about in the show!
Let us know your favorite artist, album or song from 1975, especially if it's one that we didn't cover. Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted!
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#133 - 2 Tone Records with author DANIEL RACHEL

This week we're joined by author Daniel Rachel, whose book Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story: Rude Boys, Racism, and the Soundtrack of a Generation, which transports us to the late 70s and the explosion of 2 Tone Records, the home of such recording artists as The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, The (English) Beat, The Bodysnatchers, and more. Our conversation goes beyond the music, though, and touches upon the socio-political environment in which 2 Tone existed, and the history and truths that the artists brought to light about social issues, racism, class, and gender struggles. 
You can buy your copy of Too Much Too Young HERE.
Visit Daniel's website HERE.
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#132 - Bands & Their Fans

There are artists and bands who are very well known for their very loyal and ultra-supportive fanbase. Some of those include Elvis, the Beatles, the Grateful Dead, and Taylor Swift. But what about when that devotion maybe gets taken too far? Anthony leads us in a discussion about the extreme side of fandom, both the good and the bad. We talk about some of our very positive experiences in fandom as well as a few darker examples. How has fandom shifted over the years, and particularly how has social media radically shifted the way that fans interact with their fans and each other?
Please tell us your favorite (or least favorite) fandom story! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted!
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#131 - Favorite Album Cover Art

ALBUM COVER ART
Never judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you really can judge an album by its cover! This week on Modern Musicology we're talking about album covers! We each pick five of our favorite album covers and talk about the story behind them and why we love them so much. This is a recording of a LIVE show that we did on our YouTube Channel, so we include some comments that we got from viewers with some of their favorites as well. 
Let us know your favorite cover art or artist! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials wherever you see this episode posted!
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#130 - THE KINKS w/ Author Chris Kocher

The Kinks was one of the most influential bands to come out of England in the 60s, with a career that lasted up through the late 90s. Their style and sound changed numerous times over the decades and they amassed a legion of dedicated fans. We talk with author / editor Chris Kocher about his new book, Thank You For The Days: Fans Of The Kinks Share 60 Years Of Stories, which celebrates the band's legacy and fans' special connection to it. Among the contributors are Ron Sexsmith, Glen Burtnick, John Wesley Harding, Crouch End Festival Chorus musical director David Temple, plus touring musicians, fan club leaders, and "average Joe" fans with extraordinary stories. 
Thank You For The Days is currently available in the UK and will be released in the US in March 2025. Order your copies HERE.
After that, we spend a few minutes remember Marianne Faithful, who passed away just a couple of days before we reccorded this episode. 
Are you a Kinks fan? Do you have a cool Kinks story that you'd like to share with us? LET US KNOW! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials. 
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#129 - SNL Music Doc Review

Rob and Alan compare notes on the fantastic new documentary, Ladies and Gentlemen: 50 Years of SNL Music, written, directed and produced by Questlove. This film covers the entire spectrum of Saturday Night Live's long history with music and performance, and includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage and commentary from cast members, crew members and performers. All the iconic, controversial moments are included, like performances by Sinead O'Connor, Elvis Costello, Fear, Ashlee Simpson and more, plus the stories behind some of the legendary musical skits and characters. And if you haven't yet watched the film, do yourself a favor and at the very least watch the first seven minutes!!
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#128 - Covering BOWIE

To celebrate the life, career, and birthday of DAVID BOWIE, we are devoting our first show of 2025 to a discussion of our favorite BOWIE covers! Since Bowie has been covered by so many artists in so many genres, our discussion runs the gamut from rock to classical to samba to metal to space. We cover songs by artists as diverse as Beck, Prince, Susanna Hoffs, Motorhead, Oasis, Philip Glass, Steve Hogarth, Seu Jorge, the Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, and many more. 
What's your favorite Bowie cover? Got one that we didn't mention? Let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials. 
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#127 - Interview with ROBYN HITCHCOCK

This week we chat with music legend ROBYN HITCHCOCK about his new memoir 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left and the accompanying album, 1967: Vacations in the Past, which take one year out of his life and describe how his circumstances and the music he was exposed to sha ped the course of his life and set the stage for his future career in music. He tells us about his formative years, the effect his parents had on him, the impact of the British school system, his love for Dylan and The Beatles, and much more. 
You can learn more about this project by visiting Robyn's website at https://www.robynhitchcock.com/1967
We hope you enjoyed this interview with Robyn Hitchcock! Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials. 
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#126 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Inductions

This week we review the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony! We run through the entire show and share our reactions to every performer, some of the other inductees, and some of the presenters. What was our favorite performance of the night? What was the best acceptance speech? Who should have been inducted much sooner? Who was on stage this year that might be inducted next year? Check out the episode and find out! 
First, though, we take a few minutes to pay tribute to one of the giants in the industry, Quincy Jones, who sadly passed away at age 91 on November 3rd after one of the most extraordinary careers in the history of music. RIP Quincy. 
Let us know your thoughts about the R&R HoF concert or about Quincy Jones by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials. 
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#125 - The Science of Music

This week we chat with author and science blogger Bethany Brookshire who shares her knowledge about how music works, its importance to community, and its impact on culture. We address questions like: How do our brains process music? How do vocal cords work? Why do we perceive dissonance differently? Why are some cultures thought of as more musical than others? How do tone deafness and rhythm deafness relate to each other? And the importance of music education. It turned out to be one of the most fascinating discussions we've ever had. 
After that, we do our Picks of the Week and talk about new releases like the new Cure album, the Tears for Fears concert film, country artist Elizabeth Cook, the new documentary about composer John Williams, a concert by the Jayhawks, and more!
Please visit https://bethanybrookshire.com/ to connect with Bethany and get information about her articles and books.
We hope you enjoyed this discussion as much as we did. Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our socials. 
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#124 - ROLLING STONE List of 101 Best Soundtracks

Rolling Stone Magazine has released another of their infamous lists! This time they're naming their picks for the 101 Best Soundtracks of All Time! And we're joined by our amazing friend Julie Filipek to help us analyze their choices. We look at where they placed the titles on their list, talk about ones that should have been include, and of course ones that were included that we think have no business being there! And we bravely share a couple of controversial personal opinions along the way . . .
Everybody loves a good soundtrack! What are some of the ones that you love that either we or Rolling Stone didn't cover? Please let us know by emailing us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by leaving a comment on our socials! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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