MODERN MUSICOLOGY

#35 - What Makes a Great Drummer (with Ira Elliot from Nada Surf!)

The spotlight is on the drummers this week as Anthony, Stephanie and Alan are joined by IRA ELLIOT, the drummer from the band NADA SURF, to talk about what makes a great drummer! We debate the qualities that a good drummer needs to have and cite some of our favorite players, like Neil Peart  (Rush), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Phil Collins (Genesis), Keith Moon (The Who), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Gina Schock (The Go-Go's), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Michael Derosier (Heart), and many others. And then we attempt to sing to each other our favorite drum fills! But first we get an update on Stephanie's single "There Was a Time" (which Ira played on) and talk about what we've been listening to. 
00:35 - Introductions01:50 - "There Was a Time" with Steph and Ira10:20 - What We've Been Listening To This Week23:10 - Quick Interview with Ira Elliot28:45 - WHAT MAKES A GREAT DRUMMER
Can you think of something that we didn't cover -- a great drummer we didn't mention or a groovy drum fill that you love? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ Ira Elliot: www.nadasurf.com

#34 - Songs We Love by Artists We Don’t Love

Songs We Love by Artists We Don't Love
Even bands we can't stand get lucky sometimes and craft a song so good that we can't deny them! That's the topic this week for the Modern Musicology Team -- finding that oasis in the desert. Stephanie, Rob, Anthony and Alan excavate some unexpected treasures from bands and artists like Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, The Smashing Pumpkins, Shania Twain, and a whole lot more. 
1:15 -Listener Feedback5:30 - Shout Outs (What We've Been Listening To)14:15 - SONGS WE LOVE BY ARTISTS WE DON'T LOVE
Can you think of something that we didn't cover -- something you really like by a band or artist that you really dislike? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#33 - Bad Albums (or Songs) by Great Artists

Bad Albums (or Songs) by Great Artists! Every artist or band, no matter how great they are, have that one (hopefully only one!) album that just doesn't stack up to the rest of their output. Or, maybe that artist or band has a great album, but right in the middle is that one track that you just don't care for. That's the topic this week as Stephanie, Anthony, Rob and Alan dig through their collections to find some of the lowlights by U2, Prince, Stevie Nicks, INXS, Marillion, Suede and more. But first, we take a few moments to remember Olivia Newton-John and Lamont Dozier. 
1:00 -Listener Feedback2:30 -Olivia Newton-John11:30 -Lamont Dozier13:45 - Shout Outs (What We've Been Listening To)22:30 - BAD ALBUMS (OR SONGS) BY GREAT ARTISTS
Can you think of something that we didn't cover -- something that really sets your teeth on edge?
Let us know! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#32 - Travel Music: Interview with Julianne Wurden

Travel Music! The Modern Musicology Team is joined by Julianne Wurden, a travel advisor for Rick Steves Europe and a host of Monday Night Rick, to talk about the role music can play in international travel as a way of learning a language, immersing in a culture, and getting to know the locals. She also tells us about her new album, Goodbye, Forget Me, which she recorded and released in 2020. 
Take a listen to Julianne's album on Spotify. 
This episode:0:55 - Listener Feedback3:25 - Tribute to Nichelle Nichols4:30 - Shout Outs (what we've been listening to this week)19:35 - Interview with Julianne Wurden
Does music play a part in your travel plans? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com Alan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#31 - Killer B-Sides!

Killer B-Sides - In our last episode we talked about songs that should have been released as singles. This week, we flip the 45 over to talk about some of our favorite B-Sides: exclusive tracks, live recordings, alternate versions, Part 2s, and more. We go all the way to the very first rock single by Bill Haley and His Comets, and along the way we cover releases by The Police, Prince, Oasis, Suede, Blur, Elton John, Yes, Marillion, Iron Maiden, the Go-Go's, Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, and more! 
1:20 - Tribute to Radu Sanchez of Dead Rites4:05 - Shout Outs (What we've been listening to this week)10:20 - Invincible, the Pat Benatar Musical13:20 - "KILLER B-SIDES"
What do you say? Do you have a favorite song that was released as a B-Side? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionAlan Siler: www.kozmicpress.com Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

#30 - It Should Have Been a Single!

We know that this has happened to you -- you're listening to an album, you hear a great song, and you think "Damn, that should have been a single!" Yep, we all have examples that come immediately to mind. This week, the MM Gang, joined by solo artist and former Aquanettas drummer Stephanie Seymour, discuss some of our favorites, including songs by Bowie, Prince, Elvis, Oasis, the Waterboys, Simple Minds, the Fixx, Sparks, and a whole lot more. 
0:00 - Intros
1:20 - Shout Outs (What we've been listening to)
11:55 - The Cancelation of SiriusXM Volume Channel
17:00 - "It Should Have Been a Single!"
 
What do you say? What do you nominate as a song that was never released as a single but should have been? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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#29 - Tony Fletcher Interview

Rob and Alan sit down for a chinwag with Tony Fletcher, author of books like Moon: The Life and Death of a Rock Legend, Perfect Circle: The Story of REM, In the Midnight Hour: The Life & Soul of Wilson Pickett, a memoir called Boy About Town, and his newest, The Best of Jamming!: Selections and Stories From the Fanzine That Grew Up, 1977 - 1986, and more. 
Tony tells us stories about starting a fanzine at age 13, interviewing Paul McCartney, meeting Keith Moon, a compare/contrast of REM and The Smiths, his own band the Dear Boys, and much more. 
Find out more about Tony Fletcher and his works at tonyfletcher.net 
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#28 - Kate Bush: Running Up Those Charts

Kate Bush is having an extraordinary resurgence due to one of her most iconic songs, "Running Up That Hill", being used in the new season of Stranger Things. A whole new generation is being introduced to the mysterious, reclusive rock chanteuse. Here, we delve into the career of this extraordinary artist and unveil all the weird quirks that we love about her, and name some great songs that new listeners should check out. 
First, though, we have some recommendations from one of our listeners and we give our weekly shoutouts. 
    :50 - Listener Feedback  2:00 - Shoutouts (What we've been listening to, watching or reading this week)11:50 - KATE BUSH
Are you new to Kate Bush? Have you been a fan for years? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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#27 - Glastonbury 2022

This week we pay a visit to Somerset, England to recap this year's Glastonbury Festival! We review the major performances (McCartney, Crowded House, Diana Ross, etc) and talk about some of our other faves (Wet Leg, IDLES, Skunk Anansie, Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Jack White, Sam Fender and more). 
First, though, we talk about some new releases we're into and review the new Porcupine Tree album. 
1:00 - Weekly Shoutouts (new releases by Mama, Smile, My Raining Stars)5:00 - Review: Porcupine Tree Closure/Continuation14:20 - Listener Feedback19:30 - Glastonbury 2022
Did you attend Glasto this year? Did you watch any of the live streams or catch any of the replays on YouTube? What were some of your favorite performances? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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#26 - Our Favorite Labels

IRS! Motown! WaxTrax! Island! Megaforce! Alternative Tentacles! The Modern Musicology team (Rob and Alan, joined once again by the amazing Stephanie Seymour) talk about the labels that we love and why we love them. Labels that have a specific identity, that have an identifiable sound, or that champion new or cutting-edge artists. 
1:00 - Catching up with Stephanie
4:20 - Weekly Shoutouts (what we've been listening to, watching or reading)
12:50 - LABELS
Do you have a favorite record label? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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#25 - The Albums of 1982 (Part 1)!

Thriller! 1999! Vacation! Hot Space! This week the Modern Musicology gang (joined once again by former Aquanettas drummer and solo artist Stephanie Seymour) jumps into our time machine and sets the controls for 1982! We talk about that year's biggest releases and some of the most significant debuts, as well as some of the less obvious things that we love -- and even a release or two that we hated. 
1:40 - What We've Been Listening To6:40 - Listener Feedback9:30 - The Albums of 1982
Who are your favorite releases from 1982? Is there a favorite of yours that we didn't cover? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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#24 - BritPop!

It's the musical battle of the 90s -- BLUR vs. OASIS -- winner takes all! This week on Modern Musicology we talk all things BritPop! The bands that set the stage and inspired the movement, the "Big Four" (Blur, Oasis, Suede and Pulp), the big BritPop chart war, some of the other BritPop bands like Echobelly, Kenicki, Corner Shop, Ocean Color Scene, the amazing Kula Shaker, and yes, even Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine!), and then we name our favorites from the post-BritPop era. 
1:00 - Listener Comments5:00 - What We've Been Listening To12:15 - RIP Julee Cruise15:00 - 60th Anniversary of the Beatles' First Studio Recording17:40 - BRITPOP!
Who are your favorite bands from the BritPop era? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you're listening!
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