MODERN MUSICOLOGY

#58 - When Celebrities Make Records!

This week we take a look at celebrities who aren't immediately thought of as musicians that make records. Sometimes they're schlocky crap, but sometimes the celeb has legit musical talent and sustains a whole successful second career. We cover everything from Shatner and Hasselhoff to The Bacon Brothers, Clint Eastwood, Patrick Swayze, Katey Sagal, Scarlett Johansson and cast members of Stranger Things, Saturday Night Live, Starsky and Hutch, and The X-Files. But FIRST we react to the big Rolling Stones / Beatles news of the week! 
What's your favorite (or least favorite) song by a non-musical celebrity? 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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#57 - The Albums of 1973!

This week the Modern Musicology crew piles into the DeLorean, fires up the flux capacitor, hit a cruising speed of 88 mph, and heads back to the year 1973! 
We talk about some of the great music released that year, with debuts by Bruce Springsteen, Queen, and Aerosmith, plus influential records by Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Wings, Iggy and the Stooges, Linda Rondstadt, David Bowie, and a whole lot more. We then return to 2023 to share our Picks of the Week!
Let us know your favorite album released in 1973! 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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#56 - The Rock Hall Nominations

This week the Modern Musicology crew -- joined by our good friend Gerry Schramm of the Something For Nothing Podcast -- takes a look at the recently announced nominated artists for the 2023 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! The nominees are (in alphabetical order): Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. Who deserves to get in this year? Who do we think will definitely get in, but maybe not this year? Who are some other artists that we feel should be included but don't think will ever be nominated?
More importantly -- What do YOU think?? Who are your favorites? Who do you think shouldn't get in? Do you think the Rock Hall is a complete sham?? Let us know!
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#55 - Richard Evans Interview

Richard Evans is the author of the new book Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978-1983. This definitive book explores how krautrock, disco, glam rock, and punk inspired an electronic pop revolution and how that revolution went on to establish the foundations for hip-hop, house, and EDM, and tells the stories of the movement’s underground pioneers and its superstars: from Devo, The Normal, Telex, and Cabaret Voltaire to Gary Numan, OMD, Duran Duran, and Depeche Mode. In our interview, we learn about the earliest experiments in electronic compositions, the importance of Kraftwerk, the influence of David Bowie, the impact of "I Feel Love", and much more. 
Pick up your copy of Listening to the Music the Machines Make here and learn more about Richard and his work here. 
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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/ 

#54 - Second Albums

This week the Modern Musicology gang, joined by our good friend JM Tuffley, chats about that difficult, stressful, tricky sophomore album! You've had your entire early career to write, perform, and perfect the songs that'll go on your first album. But what then? What about the second album? If your first album was a hit, will the next one live up to it? If your debut didn't make a splash, there's a lot of pressure on your next effort. We have great examples of BOTH! 
We'd love to hear from you. What's your favorite example of a second album that killed someone's career? Or one that totally launched an act into superstardom? 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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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/ 

#53 - The Beatles Go SOLO!

What happens when one of the most successful and most influential bands ever, which literally changed the face of music, breaks up? Well, if you're a Beatle, you go on to an equally important and prosperous solo career. In this episode, the Modern Musicology gang takes a look at the post-Beatles careers of George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. We discuss where each member was, musically and personally, at the time of the Beatles' split, and how their paths diverged as they launch their individual careers. We also talk about the various other bands that became part of the post-Beatles careers: Wings, the Plastic Ono Band, the Traveling Wilburys, and even The Firemen. 
We'd love to hear from you. What was your favorite post-Beatles solo album? Which Beatle had the most significant solo career to you? 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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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/ 

#52 - Critiquing Rolling Stone’s 200 Best Singers List!

On January 1st, Rolling Stone Magazine published their list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, and caused a good bit of controversy by doing so. Fans of certain artists were up in arms that their fave was omitted from the list. The Modern Musicology gang has our own take on it, and of course we had to weigh in! Should Bono really be on the list? Should Ozzy Osborne be ranked so much higher than Ronnie James Dio? Is Billie Eilish simply too young to qualify? And what about rap? These and more divisive topics are covered!
What about you? Where does your opinion differ from that of Rolling Stone's -- or ours? 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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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/ 

#51 - Reviewing the Abbey Road Documentary

To kick off our second year, the Modern Musicology gang takes a look at the new documentary If These Walls Could Sing, by filmmaker Mary McCartney, investigating the history of Abbey Road, the studio home of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Wings, Oasis, Cliff Richard, Radiohead, The Alan Parsons Project, Fela Kuti, Kate Bush, James Bond, Star Wars, and many others. 
After our review, we talk about what we've been listening to over the past couple weeks and pay tribute to some musicians who have passed away recently. 
What did you think of If These Walls Could Sing? 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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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/ 

#50 - Interview with DAVID LEAF

This week we celebrate not only our 50th episode but also the final episode of our first year with a really special interview with author and filmmaker DAVID LEAF, author of the new book God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the California Myth. David tells us remarkable stories of Brian's friendship with Paul McCartney, his struggle with psychiatrists, and his rebirth via the music of Smile, plus the friendship that David and Brian have shared over the years. We also talk about some of David's other work, including The Night James Brown Saved Boston, The US vs. John Lennon, The Bee Gees: This is Where I Came In, Ricky Nelson Sings, and much more. 
You can purchase a copy of God Only Knows here. 
We'll be taking a short break after this episode, but we'll be back in early January! We'd love to hear your feedback about this episode or about our first year! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! 
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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/ 

#49 - Interview With David Fishof

This week the Modern Musicology gang goes away to camp as we pay a visit with the founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, who is celebrating the release of his new book, Rock Camp: An Oral History - 25 Years of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp. He tells us amazing stories of how the camp got started, some of the amazing people he's met (both campers and rock stars) and what the experience has meant to him over the years. We think you'll really enjoy this one!
Have you ever attended the Rock Camp? We'd love to hear all about your experience! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
After our conversation with David (he told us not to call him Mr. Fishof!), we spend a few minutes paying tribute to Christine McVie and getting some feedback from one of our listeners. 
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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/ 

#48 - Our 1st Anniversary / Best releases of 2022

This week the Modern Musicology gang celebrates the show's FIRST ANNIVERSARY by taking a look back at some of the highlights of the past year! Then we review some of our favorite album, single, book and film releases of the past year. If you have music lovers on your holiday shopping list, we have suggestions! 
Thank you to all of our listeners over the past year. We're absolutely amazed by how much our show has grown in its first twelve months. Thank YOU for accompanying on this journey! If there's a topic that you'd like to hear us cover in our coming year, please let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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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/ 

#47 - Guilty Pleasures

Court is in session and the Modern Musicology gang has been found GUILTY of liking some of the most un-hip and embarrassing stuff EVER! This is us confessing our Guilty Pleasures! We unrepentantly bask in our love of Shaun Cassidy, Donnie and Marie, The Spice Girls, The Bee Gees, The Monkees, Liberace, and even opera, plus a whole lot more. 
What about you? What are some of your favorite guilty pleasures that you'd like to confess? Let us know! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode!
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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/