MODERN MUSICOLOGY
Modern Musicology covers topics on rock and pop ranging mostly from 70s, 80s and 90s (with occasional excursions into 60s and 00s). Anything is fair game -- classic rock, R&B, folk, punk, prog, rap, metal, and more. Hosted by DJ and author Rob Levy, solo artist and former Aquanettas drummer Stephanie Seymour, drummer and author R. Alan Siler, and guy from London Anthony Williams.
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Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
This week we're honored to be joined by Tommy Stinson, former member of The Replacements, Soul Asylum, Guns N' Roses, and Bash & Pop, to talk about his new album with Chip Roberts, Wronger. We talk about Tommy's songwriting process, writing songs so good they make your butt pucker, creating music in the digital / social media age, Prince and the Minneapolis music scene, his current tour, recent memorable shows, upcoming venues he's looking forward to playing, and much more!
Check out more about Tommy and his newest release at https://www.tommystinson.com/
We hope you enjoyed out interview with Tommy Stinson! Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
What Makes a Great Singer?
That's the question that we explore this week! This episode is a recording from a live we did on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel on Sunday, July 2, 2023. We talk about what we listen for in a great singer, what part charisma and performance play in it, how genre matters, etc. And we talk about some of the iconic voices in pop music -- from country and metal to soul and rock -- like Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Ronnie James Dio, Prince, Little Richard, Elton John, Bruce Dickinson, Grace Slick, and a lot more.
What rock / pop singer do you consider to be the best? Did we not name one of your faves? Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
You know those songs, or maybe an album or an artist, that totally catch you by surprise? Either it's an album that you discovered in a surprising way, or an artist you don't care for but that one song stood out for you, or maybe it's someone that you normally wouldn't like but something made you change your mind about them. That's what we're talking about this week! We cover artists like NWA, Raphael Saadiq, Neil Diamond, a-ha, Wa Wa Nee (I'll bet you never heard of them!), Elvis Costello, Springsteen, Paula Abdul, John Legend, Al Jarreau, and many more with some really fun stories of musical discoveries.
What's an artist, song, or album that took you totally by surprise? Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
This week we talk about the second half of 1983 -- July through December. With incredible debuts by Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Wham!, Metallica, Slayer and more, plus major releases from Yes (90125), Genesis (Genesis), Huey Lewis and the News (Sports), KISS (Lick it Up), Motley Crue (Shout at the Devil), Lionel Richie (Can't Slow Down), John Cougar Mellencamp (Uh Huh), Paul McCartney (Pipes of Peace), Eurythmics (Touch), Duran Duran (Seven and the Ragged Tiger), and many others, the second half of 1983 proves to be just as much a musical bulldozer as the first half.
We hope you enjoyed this two-part examination of the amazing music of 1983. If there's anything we missed, let us know! Or if you want to share with us your favorite from the second half of 1983, we want to hear it! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Shoulder pads, spandex and Return of the Jedi -- it's 1983, baby! This week we look back at one of the most important years in music, with more huge albums and singles celebrating their 40th anniversary than you can shake a Cabbage Patch Doll at. The year is SO big, in fact, that we're splitting up into two episodes!
In Part 1, we take a look at the amazing music that was released January through June of 1983, including Eurythmics (Sweet Dreams), Def Leppard (Pyromania), Journey (Frontiers), U2 (War), Quiet Riot (Metal Health), ZZ Top (Eliminator), David Bowie (Let's Dance), Sparks (In Outer Space), Donna Summer (She Works Hard for the Money), Talking Heads (Speaking in Tongues), The Police (Synchronicity), plus debuts by Tears For Fears, Bananarama, REM, Billy Bragg, DIO, and a whole lot more.
There's absolutely no way we could cover everything released in this six-month period, so if there's anything we missed, let us know! Or if you want to share with us your favorite from the first half of 1983, we want to hear it! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
What do you do when two of your co-hosts are absent and you had a guest cancel at the last minute? You improvise! That's exactly what happened this week as Stephanie Seymour and Rob Levy find themselves in the Modern Musicology studios alone! So what did they do? They interviewed each other!
Rob and Steph share memories of their days working in radio and at record labels, with stories of meeting people like Tina Turner, David Bowie, Madonna, Bjork, Billy Bragg, Metallica; Rob talks about some of the shows that he's seen; Steph tells the story behind why she left the music industry; and more. Get to know the musical background of two of your regular hosts.
We hope you enjoyed this informal chat between Rob and Steph! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with RICKY BYRD -- guitarist, songwriter, current solo artist, former member of the classic line-up of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. In this interview, Ricky talks about learning Beatles and Stones songs off the radio as a kid, seeing bands at the Fillmore East, Max’s Kansas City, and Nobody’s, seeing Queen open for Mott the Hoople, his time as the lead guitarist with the Blackhearts, playing with the likes of Paul McCartney, Mavis Staples, Ian Hunter, Gene Chandler, Roger Daltrey, Sheila E, Eddie Money, his experiences in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame house band, his extensive work as a recovery troubadour, and his newest singles “Alien” and “Glamdemic Blues.”
To learn more about Ricky and his music, visit rickybyrd.com
To get resources to help with recovery, visit allsober.com
We hope you enjoyed our interview with Ricky Byrd! Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
This week we turn our attention to one of the greatest television institutions in history -- SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- and its amazing musical legacy. We talk about some of our favorite musical performances ever (and some of the worst, too), what artists the show introduced us to that became favorites, the performances that changed our minds (for good or for ill) about an artist, some of the controversies over the decades, and some of our favorite musical skits and impressions.
After that we do our Picks of the Week, including new releases by The Pretenders, Sparks, Beach House, Lloyd Cole, and the podcast Wiser Than Me, and more.
We hope you enjoyed our look back at 48 years of SNL! We'd love to hear your feedback! What are your favorite performances, favorite skits, artists you were introduced to, etc. Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
This week on Modern Musicology we have the extreme pleasure of chatting with bassist, author, radio and TV presenter, journalist, DJ, publisher, and founder of Louder Than War JOHN ROBB, talking about his new book The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth, which releases in the US on Tuesday, May 16. We chat with John about being influenced by the Beatles and the Stones as a young kid, his band The Membranes, the roots of Goth in the Glam era, his early interviews with Kurt Cobain, how to make the world a better place, and much more.
About The Art of Darkness:
Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned the culture, alongside political and social conditions. He also reaches back further to key historic events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art, and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature, and music.The Art of Darkness features interviews with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Damned, Nick Cave, Southern Death Cult, Einstürzende Neubauten, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Throbbing Gristle, Danielle Dax, Lydia Lunch and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.
Order your copy of The Art of Darkness here
We hope you enjoyed out interview with John Robb as much as we did! We'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
This week we recount the stories of the greatest comebacks ever in pop music! The discussion includes bands and artists that actively left music and then reentered the scene, as well as those who bounced back from disastrous periods in their career. Our topic ranges from Elvis (of course) and Tina (of course) to Genesis (a reunion tour with Phil Collins after a career slump with another singer), Iron Maiden (similar story, except they continued to make new albums), Heart and Aerosmith (commercial resurgence after a career slump), David Bowie (a hugely successful surprise album after a 10-year retirement), and many others.
What's your favorite comeback in rock? Any good ones that we missed? We'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Alan and his two buddies Daniel and Tillman caught Taylor Swift's Eras Tour on April 30 in Atlanta, GA ... and here's their review! What did they think of the show? What about favorite songs or moments? And what was their favorite era?? They cover it all, from the performance to the staging to the wardrobe to the FANS!
If you've already seen the Eras Tour, let us know what you thought of it! Do you disagree with our review? What's YOUR favorite era? We'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
SPARKS Show!
This week, with Stephanie and Alan away for the week, the podcast is taken over by Rob and Anthony, who take the opportunity to do a deep-dive on one of their favorite bands, SPARKS! They discuss how they became Sparks fans, what they love about the band, seeing the band live, the Mael Brothers' importance and impact on the music scene, and share recommendations for good starting points for listeners who may want to take the plunge into the Sparks pool!
We'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app!
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Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/
Find more about us:Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtapositionStephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/