MODERN MUSICOLOGY

#121 - Second Chat with RICHARD EVANS

Richard Evans' book Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978-1983 has been out for nearly two years and has just been released in paperback here in the States! We took that opportunity to have Mr. Evans back for a second interview in which we talk about the success of the book,.the journey of promoting it, Richard's picks of the 10 essential artists / albums / tracks that one needs to hear to understand the electronic pop genre, and a very surprising chat about Aphantasia, plus a whole lot more! 
You can learn more about Richard and the book by visiting his website. 
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#120 - STOP MAKING SENSE at 40

40 years ago, one of the greatest concert films ever made was released: STOP MAKING SENSE by the Talking Heads. The film has recently been re-released in a beautifully remastered format by A24. Anthony, Stephanie, Rob and Alan review in-depth the new release of this classic film which captures a band at the height of their confidence; We'll talk about the first time we ever saw the film, our favorite songs, the supporting musicians, why this film is so important, and how it compares to David Byrne's more recent concert film, American Utopia. And Rob shares his experiences playing host at one of the premiere screenings!
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#119 - CASSETTE CULTURE w/ Rob Drew

Our recent episodes on 1984 and Purple Rain have really put us in a particular mood, so now we're waxing nostalgic (pun intended) about the heyday of cassette culture! We're joined by author ROB DREW, whose new book Unspooled: How the Cassette Made Music Shareable examines the enormous impact that cassettes had on the music industry and cultural landscape. Our conversation ranges from the art and science of mix tapes to indie metal and punk bands who spread their music via cassettes, and from how the cassette changed the way artists recorded albums to congressional hearings to decide if home taping should be illegal.
CLICK HERE To learn more about Rob's book!
CLICK HERE to check out Rob's Spotify Playlist!
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#118 - PURPLE RAIN at 40

Continuing our examination of the music of 1984, we took a little time to celebrate one of the most important albums of that year: Purple Rain by Prince. We're joined by a good friend of ours, Jason de la Torre, a very knowledgeable Prince fan, to talk about this landmark album. Our discussion ranges from how we first came to know this album and when we first saw the film, to the album's legacy and our favorite Prince concert experiences. We talk about our favorite songs, and the 2017 expanded reissue as well. 
What's your opinion of Purple Rain? What's your favorite song(s)? When did you first see the film? 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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#117 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 2: Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap!

We continue our look back at 1984 this week, revisiting the Rock, Pop, Soul and  Rap releases of that amazing year! OurTh conversation covers many of the obvious releases like The Unforgettable Fire, Like a Virgin, Private Dancer, Beverly Hills Cop and more, plus some other great albums by Bowie, Siouxsie, Nick Cave, Marillion, Run-D.M.C., the Go-Go's, Queen, Frankie, Eurythmics, Sparks, The Time, The Alarm, and even Neil from The Young Ones! Plus a whole lot more. 
There's also a playlist to go along with this episode so that you can hear everything we talk about. You can find that HERE
And if you haven't yet listened to Part 1, where we cover all of the Hard Rock and Metal releases of 1984, check that out HERE.
Let us know if you enjoyed these episodes! Did we not cover an album that's one of your favorites? Let us know! Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  and tell us all about it, or leave a comment wherever you find our episode and let us know! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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#116 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 1: Hard Rock and Metal

1984 was an incredible year for music, and it was a particularly strong year for hard rock and metal. We're joined by guests Courtland Lewis and Matt Alschbach of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast for a great discussion of what factors made 1984 such a highwater mark for the genre, and we review some of our favorite releases of the year. We spotlight albums by Van Halen, KISS, Dio, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Queenryche, Ratt, Metallica, Dokken, Scorpions, plus a whole lot more. And of course no discussion of the metal releases of 1984 would be complete without a mention of the soundtrack to the classic film This is Spinal Tap!
And because we love you and want to make your life easier, we made a playlist of (almost) all the music discussed in this episode. You can find that on Spotify here: 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nPsWwDHyjm2nxDhTSsZcY?si=144e22a6523a4519
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#115 - Filmmaker OLIVIA SERAFINI-SAULI

Filmmaker Olivia Serafini-Sauli hung around the New York music scene in the 90s, and she always had her camera at the ready. So when her friends in the band The New Rising Sons were on the verge of having all their dreams come true, she was there to chronicle it. However, in spite of sold out shows, a major label record deal, and a debut album recorded at a legendary studio, the band's dream came to a sudden end. 
Now, 30 years later, the debut NRS album has finally been released on Arctic Rodeo Recordings, and Olivia has taken all of her archival footage plus brand new interviews with band members, producers, record execs, and our very own Stephanie Seymour (who was a friend of the band and worked at Virgin Records when they were signed) to tell the complete story of the New Rising Sons. 
Learn more about the film, the band, and the band's music here:
https://www.via73films.com/
https://arcticrodeorecordings.com/?page_id=4471
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#114 - 2024 (SO FAR)

With the return of Anthony Williams to the show, he, Rob Levy and R. Alan Siler have an informal chin-wag about all the things we've missed talking about so far in 2024 -- what we've been listening to, reading, and doing. We talk about recent albums by Bruce Dickinson, Blaze Bayley, Judas Priest, Wings, Pineapple Thief, Sum 41, and more; the 2024 Eurovision Song Competition; new books by Geddy Lee and Robyn Hitchcock; new biopics about Amy Winehouse and Bob Marley; Rob's new radio show, the recent BritPop resurgence, and Alan does his countdown of the Top 10 SNL performances of the past season. 
Definitely let us know what you've been listening to, reading, or watching so far this year! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  and tell us all about it, or leave a comment wherever you find our episode and let us know! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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#113 - "The SLATE & SLICK Show!!"

Jeff Slate and Earl Slick first met over 15 years ago. In that time they have performed and recorded together many times. Jeff is a guitarist, producer, frontman, journalist, regular guest host on SiriusXM. and ASCAP songwriter. Earl is a legendary guitarist, most known for his long association with David Bowie, his work on the Double Fantasy album with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and his collaborations with Robert Smith, Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker, John Waite, David Coverdale, and more.
Our conversation focuses on Jeff's new album The Last Day of Summer (on which Earl played guitar), and Earl's new biography called Guitar (co-written by Jeff). We also get some great stories about how they became friends, touring with Bowie, working with Dave Stewart, journalistic integrity, selling real estate, what music greats they'd love to work with, and a whole lot more!
https://jeffslatehq.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EarlSlickOfficial/
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#112 - MICHAEL CARTELLONE Interview

Rock fans would have first gotten to know Michael Cartellone from his work as the drummer in the band Damn Yankees with Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, and Ted Nugent. After that, he joined the band Accept, and since 1999 he has been the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, with whom he has toured extensively and played on eight albums. He’s worked with many other artists over the years, like Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Freddie Mercury, and Eddie Jobson. But he’s also an accomplished visual artist. His work has been featured on NBC, CBS, CNN, twice on the cover of Fine Arts Magazine, and in a full-page article in The Washington Post. His work has had Gallery Exhibitions in New York City (Soho), Los Angeles, Phoenix, Long Island, and Las Vegas, and will be featured in a new exhibition called Bella Italia, this May in Asheville, NC. In our interview, we talk about both his music and art career, his time in Damn Yankees, some of our favorite paintings, his love for Charlie Chaplin films, and much more. 
Learn more about Michael and check out his paintings at http://www.michaelcartellone.com/ 
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#111 - IAN WRIGHT of the JACK RUBIES

This week we have the privilege of speaking with Ian Wright of the band The Jack Rubies! The band first hit the scene in the mid-80s with a series of British singles. After signing to TVT Records, they released two full-length albums, Fascinatin' Vacation in 1988 and See The Money in My Smile in 1990. They're now back, 34 years later, with their new album Clocks Are Out of Time on Big Stir Records. We talk with Ian about the band's history, the new deal with Big Stir, the journey to regain control of their masters from TVT, and how the new album was put together across two continents in the middle of a global pandemic. 
Connect with the Jack Rubies:
www.facebook.com/TheJackRubies
www.twitter.com/TheJackRubies
www.instagram.com/thejackrubies
 
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#110 - "The Greatest Night in Pop"

Following the 1985 American Music Awards, the reigning elite of pop music all convened at A&M Studios to record the vocals for what would become one of the biggest singles in music history, "We Are the World". Spearheaded by Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, the session gathered together some of the most successful and legendary artists of the day -- Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Bette Midler, the Pointer Sisters, Kenny Loggins, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson and more, plus some of the newer superstars on the scene, including Huey Lewis and the News, Cyndi Lauper, and Sheila E -- to record a song that would be used to raise money for the extreme famine happening in Ethiopia. And it's all captured in the new documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" about the making of "We Are the World", available on Netflix. 
Thanks for listening! Drop us a line, let us know what you thought of the documentary, and where you were the first time you heard "We Are the World!" Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  and tell us all about it, or leave a comment wherever you find our episode and let us know! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! 
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