This week we want to shine a light on one a band whose true talents get overlooked. The B-52’s may seem like just your standard party band, but they are so much more than that. Their technically sound instrumentation mixed with quirky lyrics run much deeper than a simple song about piling into a massive […]
This week we delve into the age old question, does music actually have any influence on the people that commit crimes? (Spoiler: no) We tell the tale of the TWO stories that Pearl Jam’s infamous single ‘Jeremy’ is based on and it’s cultural impact. From there we go into a few well known instances where […]
In this episode we continue down the spiral of Nine Inch Nails’ story. We cover the latter half of their career, starting with the end of last century, where Trent and his collaborators brought a new sound and vision to their fans. Addictions and depression still threaten to bring down the whole operation and Trent […]
We start to tell the tale of the band that brought industrial music to the mainstream, or more specifically, the man. Nine Inch Nails is Trent Reznor, a kid from the midwest who knew there was more out there for him than corn fields and quiet communities. But his journey was a real personal struggle, […]
This week we finally cover a true feminist rock icon. Pat Benatar didn’t believe she needed to compromise her values just to sell a record. And since her fame exploded in the 80’s, she has been influencing people all around the world to do the same. We discuss where her iconic looks came from, how […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – HALLOWEEN! And we are once again doing our classic Halloween playlist, but this time, not alone. We bring in Pat and Lilz from the podcast Jukebox Zeroes for the fun. Join us for in depth conversations about great Halloween songs, aquariums, delicious thematic beers, the true […]
We decided to pick up this Halloween season with a story a bit more fun and inspiring than previous ones. You may not realize the role and influence Elvira has played in music, but it’s there and it’s heavy. Not only an icon for all things spooky, she is also a smart and strong babe […]
We are continuing Halloween month by bringing back true crime stories, involving people in the music biz who have abused their power and influence and try to get away with some of the most heinous crimes. We tell the tales of two absolutely influential producers- first we discuss Lawrence Horn, famous for developing new layering […]
We are kicking off Halloween month with a pretty horrifying story. GG Allin’s life was terrible from the get-go, and it didn’t get any better as he grew up. Some think he was a legendary performer, while others see his on stage antics as downright criminal (cause they were). His unbelievable actions on and off […]
In this episode we conclude the story about our lovable goons, The Ramones! After all they’ve been through, you’d think they were invincible, but alas, this band does decide to call it quits. But not before they have a few more wild adventures and make a few more killer tunes. Hear about the many conflicts […]
