Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Earbuddies
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| REPLAY: Is There Anything Left To Say About The Beatles? | 07 avr. 2025 | 01:05:37 | |
Note: Earbuddies will resume its regular schedule on Monday, April 21. – Get by with a little help from your buddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally – finally – talk about the lovable lads from Liverpool. Are they actually underrated? How's that new single of theirs? And are they actually a children's band? SONGS PLAYED: The Beatles - With a Little Help From My Friends The Beatles - Now and Then The Beatles - Come Together The Beatles - Penny Lane Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love The Beatles - Something The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows The Beatles - Rocky Raccoon The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun The Beatles - Yesterday The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown) The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Elmer Fudd - With a Little Help From My Friends -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 129. A Complete Unknown: The Beginner's Guide to Tate McRae | 24 mars 2025 | 00:55:19 | |
It's ok, we're ok! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss – who else? – Tate McRae. Her third major label album debuted at the top of the Billboard chart, and she's being compared to a young Britney Spears – yet her tunes remain an enigma to many. Well, not for long! Here's your primer on Tate M. SONGS PLAYED: Tate McRae - greedy Tate McRae - miss possessive Tate McRae - one day Tate McRae - you broke me first Tate McRae - 2 hands Tate McRae - it's ok I'm ok Tate McRae - no I'm not in love Camila Cabello - I'll Be Home For Christmas Tate McRae - means I care Tate McRae - revolving door Tate McRae - I know love (feat. The Kid LAROI) Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time Tate McRae - sports car Tate McRae - dear god DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 128. A Complete Unknown: The Beginner's Guide to Bob Dylan | 10 mars 2025 | 00:51:46 | |
How does it feel?? In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss – at long last – Bob Dylan. But neither of them are Dylan Guys – instead, their discussion comes from the perspective of newcomers. How does one "get into" Bob Dylan in 2025? And what wonders await those who attempt to do so? Listen and find out! SONGS PLAYED: Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin' Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the Wind Bob Dylan - Just Like a Woman Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right Guns N' Roses - Knockin' On Heaven's Door Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's Door Bob Dylan - Girl from the North Country Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along the Watchtower Adele - Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue Bob Dylan - I Believe in You Bob Dylan - Lay, Lady, Lay Bob Dylan - I Want You The Wallflowers - One Headlight DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 127. Shock n' Delight: Sabrina Carpenter's Vaudeville Pop Appeal | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:57:22 | |
Have you ever tried *this* pod? In this episode, Mat and Tim share their admiration of Sabrina Carpenter – from her vaudeville-like persona to her inspired tunes. This episode contains explicit language. SONGS PLAYED: Sabrina Carpenter - Taste Sabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard - Take On the World (Girl Meets World Theme) Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please Sabrina Carpenter - Juno Piero Piccio - Amore Mio Aiutami Mae West - I'm No Angel Sabrina Carpenter - Slim Pickins Sabrina Carpenter - Good Graces DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 126. The Primordial Power of Jock Jams | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:55:22 | |
Everybody dance now! In this ep, Mat and Tim celebrate JOCK JAMS. What's so great about music for/about sports? Trust us, we get into it! SONGS PLAYED: Punch Brothers - Julep Reel 2 Real - I Like To Move It (feat. The Mad Stuntman) Gary Glitter - Rock 'n' Roll (Part 2) Imagine Dragons - Believer Van Halen - Jump Queen - We Will Rock You AC/DC - Thunderstruck Eminem - Lose Yourself The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark Fall Out Boy - Centuries Def Leppard - Hysteria Edward Meeker - Take Me Out To the Ball Game Sabrina Carpenter - Taste Chappell Roan - Red Wine Supernova Benson Boone - Beautiful Things DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| REPLAY: The End of History: Music and Generative AI | 27 janv. 2025 | 00:57:07 | |
Note: Earbuddies will resume its regular schedule on Monday, February 10. – We LOVE computers! But... In this ep, Mat and Tim share their feelings on the rise of generative artificial intelligence in the world of pop music. Is it a useful tool for artists? Or a threat to art itself? Sponsored by Mojave Max. SONGS PLAYED: Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek Holly Herndon - Frontier Ghostwriter - Heart on My Sleeve Brian Eno - Discreet Music Olafur Arnalds - ekki hugsa David Guetta - Live excerpt Brooklyn Duo feat. Dover Quartet - Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap cover) Brian Eno - 1/1 DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 125. Country's Cool Again: The State of the Genre in 2025 | 13 janv. 2025 | 00:53:07 | |
Oh my! Good lord. In this episode, Mat and Tim consider the state of country music in 2025 – what's working, what's not, and what you need to know about the genre everyone wants a piece of these days. SONGS PLAYED: Lainey Wilson - Country's Cool Again Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) Braxton Keith - Cozy Ella Langley - you look like you love me (feat. Riley Green) Post Malone - Pour Me a Drink (feat. Blake Shelton) Jo Dee Messina - Heads Carolina, Tails California Cole Swindell - She Had Me At Heads Carolina Jake Owen - I Was Jack (You Were Diane) Dustin Lynch - Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll) Mackenzie Carpenter - Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun) Kane Brown - I Can Feel It Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight Bear Bailey - Whiskey Burn Thomas Rhett - Don't Wanna Dance Various Artists - Wayfaring Stranger mgk, Jelly Roll - Lonely Road Lainey Wilson - 4x4xU Riley Green - Rather Be DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 124. On Mastery | 30 déc. 2024 | 00:55:21 | |
That's so true! In this episode, Mat and Tim use Gracie Abrams's recent SNL performance as a jumping off point to discuss proficiency and mastery among pop music's most prominent artists – and the way that fandom culture has enabled the erosion of our expectations. It's a bit of a grumpy one! SONGS PLAYED: Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry Gracie Abrams - That's So True (Live) Jacob Collier - Little Blue (A COLORS SHOW) Taylor Swift - You're On Your Own, Kid (Live) Van Halen - Eruption Carpenters - Top of the World Kenny G - Auld Lang Syne DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 123. Christmas Music: A Solution | 16 déc. 2024 | 00:49:29 | |
Many happy returns! In this holiday episode, Mat and Tim consider why the Christmas music songbook has become so stagnant – then, after diagnosing the problems they see with the holiday music canon, they prescribe a solution that could finally thaw out the frozen genre. SONGS PLAYED: Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Vince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum Traditional Choir - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Gene Autry - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters - Male Kalikimaka Elmo & Patsy - Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer Dean Martin - Silver Bells Michael Bublé - Santa Baby Gene Autry - Here Comes Santa Claus Gayla Peevey - I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride Ed Sheeran - Boat Ed Sheeran - Shape of You THE HEADLINERS: Ed Sheeran on His New Song for ‘That Christmas’ and His Next Album: ‘I’m Getting Back Into Big Pop’ It’s Official: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is History’s First $2 Billion Tour 'Wicked' Flies Past Another Huge Domestic Box Office Milestone DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 122. Wicked and the New Golden Age of Movie Musicals | 02 déc. 2024 | 01:00:19 | |
Ya got a podcast! With a capital P and that rhymes with E and that stands for Earbuddies. In this episode, Mat and Tim reflect on the rich history of movie musicals––from the "golden age" of the 1940s and 50s to today. Then they weigh in on the new film adaptation of Wicked. Grab your broomsticks and hang on tight! SONGS PLAYED: Oklahoma! – from Oklahoma! Don't Rain On My Parade – from Funny Girl Sixteen Going On Seventeen – from The Sound of Music Friend Like Me – from Aladdin Tonight – from West Side Story Sunrise, Sunset – from Fiddler on the Roof Alexander Hamilton – from Hamilton: An American Musical Defying Gravity – from Wicked (2024) Popular – from Wicked (2003) No One Mourns the Wicked – from Wicked (2024) The Wizard and I – from Wicked (2024) One Short Day – from Wicked (2024) Defying Gravity – from Wicked (2003) Defying Gravity – from Wicked (2024) Singin' in the Rain – from Singin' in the Rain Defying Gravity – from Wicked (2024) Kendrick Lamar – squabble up Kendrick Lamar – hey now DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 121. Toxic Fan Culture is Getting Worse (with Grace Robins-Somerville) | 18 nov. 2024 | 00:58:15 | |
On October 29th, 2024, Pitchfork published Shaad D'Souza's lukewarm review of Halsey's new album, The Great Impersonator. The same day, Halsey took to social media and called attention to D'Souza's review, inviting their followers to come after him online. This online moment inspired music journalist Grace Robins-Somerville to write about the worsening cultural climate around fans, "stans," and toxic fandom. Grace's work can be found in Stereogum, Paste Magazine, The Alternative, and in her newsletter, Our Band Could Be Your Wife. Grace joined Mat and Tim to discuss toxic fan culture – and to consider what a brighter future for music criticism and fandom might look like. Discussed: Stans vs. Music Journalism (Again) by Grace Robins-Somerville Chappell Roan and the Perils of Parasociality by Grace Robins-Somerville Songs Played: Halsey - Lucky Camila Cabello - I LUV IT Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club Charli XCX - apple DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 120. Bittersweet and Strange, Finding You Can Change | 04 nov. 2024 | 00:53:15 | |
We're back! In this ep, Mat and Tim reflect on their time away from the pod – then they consider what the upcoming season of Earbuddies might look like thematically. Oh yeah, we're navel-gazing! Come along for the fun. SONGS PLAYED: Insane Clown Posse - Hokus Pokus Alan Menken & Howard Ashman - Beauty and the Beast Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. Elton John - Circle of Life DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 119. Pop Girl Summer: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX | 26 juil. 2024 | 00:42:10 | |
Or is it... Pod Buddy Summer? In this ep, Mat and Tim suspend their summer hiatus to catch up on a momentous season for pop music, spearheaded by Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX. So many killer tunes in one summer! But where do Taylor Swift and Katy Perry fit into the mix? This episode contains explicit language. SONGS PLAYED: Chappell Roan - HOT TO GO! Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! Chappell Roan - Red Wine Supernova Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please Charli XCX - 360 Taylor Swift - The Alchemy Katy Perry - Woman's World Charli XCX - Girl, so confusing DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 118. Leonard Bernstein: Speaking of Music | 20 mai 2024 | 00:32:08 | |
In this season finale, Mat and Tim read excerpts from an article by Leonard Bernstein for The Atlantic entitled "Speaking of Music," published in December of 1957. Leonard's words cause the buddies to consider: what's the point of this entire podcast? We thank you for your continued support of Earbuddies. Regular episode releases will continue in the fall of 2024. You may also receive bonus episodes in your feed as the summer progresses. So please don't unsubscribe! Please. SONGS PLAYED: Ludwig von Beethoven - Eroica Symphony Shenandoah (arr. Frank Ticheli) Tracy Chapman - Fast Car (Orchestral Version) DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 117. Mr. Left Turn: Jacob Collier & Musical Maximalism | 13 mai 2024 | 01:04:00 | |
The British are coming! In this episode, Mat and Tim lead the Earbuddies Army to the battlefield. On the other side: the "21st Century Mozart," Jacob Collier. Who is he? What's his deal? Why does he make music the way that he does – and what's the difference between good music and good songs? SONGS PLAYED: Jacob Collier - All Night Long (feat. Take 6) Jacob Collier - Over You (feat. aespa & Chris Martin) Lizzy McAlpine - erase me (feat. Jacob Collier) Jacob Collier - Summer Rain (feat. Madison Cunningham & Chris Thile) Jacob Collier - Isn't She Lovely Jacob Collier - Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing Jacob Collier - Flintstones Jacob Collier - With the Love In My Heart Jacob Collier - Moon River Jacob Collier - 100,000 Voices Jacob Collier - Do You Feel Love (feat. Steve Vai) Daniel Johnston - True Love Will Find You In the End Jacob Collier - The Audience Choir (Live at O2 Academy Brixton, London) Jacob Collier - Little Blue (feat. Brandi Carlile) Bill Withers - Lean On Me Nemo - The Code DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 116. Make-Out Tunes for the Serious Teenager | 07 mai 2024 | 00:46:16 | |
Pucker up! In this ep, Mat and Tim reflect on a sub-sub-sub-genre of emo music that was, plain and simple, made for kissin'. (And for weeping over the kisses you'll no longer get.) Plus: circling back to the presidential canine situation. SONGS PLAYED: From First To Last - Emily Secondhand Serenade - Fall For You Taking Back Sunday - New American Classic Something Corporate - As You Sleep Dashboard Confessional - Screaming Infidelities A Day To Remember - If It Means a Lot To You Daphne Loves Derby - Hopeless Love The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Your Guardian Angel Straylight Run - Existentialism On Prom Night Boys Like Girls - Thunder DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 115. The Romance of the iPod | 29 avr. 2024 | 00:30:13 | |
In this solo ep, Tim's thinking different! He recalls the remarkable history of the iPod and the rise of the digital music era – and suggests that the golden age of music consumption is in the rearview. SONGS PLAYED: Yuzzy - A Little Morning Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl Yuzzy - Running Wild U2 - Vertigo The Philadelphia Orchestra - Clair de Lune Yuzzy - Elipse Yuzzy - Thin Paper Hut Yuzzy - Snow Morning Prestige Podcast Background Music by Yuzzy: https://bit.ly/2nUbGqD DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 114. Why Doesn't Taylor Swift Write Hits Anymore? | 22 avr. 2024 | 01:00:57 | |
You smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate / We declared Earbuddies should be a bigger podcast In this tortured ep, Mat and Tim share their preliminary thoughts about Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. As you can see from the title of this ep, they found it to be lacking! They hone in on the tunes and enter into evidence their talismans and charms, etc. SONGS PLAYED: Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department Taylor Swift - My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys Taylor Swift - Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer Taylor Swift - I Hate It Here Taylor Swift - The Black Dog Taylor Swift - Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus Taylor Swift - loml Taylor Swift - How Did It End? Taylor Swift - So High School Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With a Broken Heart Taylor Swift - So Long, London Taylor Swift - But Daddy I Love Him Taylor Swift - The Alchemy DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 113. Rap City: How Hip-Hop Was Made Mainstream (with Alvin Jones) | 15 avr. 2024 | 00:46:10 | |
In this episode, Mat and Tim are joined by Alvin Jones, otherwise known as "The Unseen VJ" – the man who created Rap City, a long-running music video program on BET. He tells the buddies what inspired him to push for greater hip-hop representation on BET in the mid- to late-80s, and reflects on the impact his advocacy has had on the tapestry of hip-hop and rap in the decades since. FURTHER VIEWING: Welcome To Rap City - Three-Part Documentary on BET SONGS PLAYED: Excerpt from Rap City, 1990 Excerpt from Blacks In Wax at The Kennedy Center, 2024 Excerpt from Video Soul, 1987 Excerpt from Video Vibrations, 1986 Doug E. Fresh - D.E.F. = Doug E. Fresh Excerpt from CBS News' coverage of the March on Washington, 1963 Excerpt from Rap City: The Basement New Edition - Earth Angel DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 112. Rhapsody in Blue: The Story of a Song | 08 avr. 2024 | 00:28:45 | |
In this solo ep, Tim talks through the history – and indeed, the controversy – of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. It's one of the most iconic pieces of American music ever composed. But its origin story is a little complicated. Leave it to Timmy to sort it all out! SONGS PLAYED: George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue Eddie Cantor - If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie!) Willie "The Lion" Smith - Keep Your Temper W.C. Handy - St. Louis Blues Paul Simon - Crazy Love, Vol. II Béla Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue(grass) FURTHER READING: Arranging Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon by Ryan Bañagale ‘We must face harms done”: Béla Fleck’s defense of George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 111. How Big Vocals Became the Big Game | 01 avr. 2024 | 00:59:13 | |
We could have had it all! In this episode, Mat and Tim get a bit, oh, idk, philosophical, about incredible vocalists. What does our love of great singers say about our entertainment preferences as a culture? Are we prioritizing the right things? Hmm. You'll know in about 59 minutes! SONGS PLAYED: Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM Teddy Swims - Lose Control Adele - Rolling in the Deep Clay Aiken - Build Me Up Buttercup (from American Idol) John Legend - All of Me Carrie Underwood - Church Bells Carrie Underwood - Blown Away Kelly Clarkson - What Was I Made For? Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For? Teddy Swims - Make You Feel My Love Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey Queen - Don't Stop Me Now Coldplay - Fix You DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 110. Justin Timberlake's Approval Rating | 25 mars 2024 | 00:50:46 | |
We're bringing buddies back! In this episode, Mat and Tim pore over the life and career of Justin Timberlake – from Mouseketeer to boy band heartthrob to swagged-up solo act and beyond. But what about his gaffes?? And what does the listening public want from JT in this day and age? Folks, you know we've got the answers. SONGS PLAYED: The Mickey Mouse Club Theme Song Justin Timberlake - Always In My Heart Justin Timberlake - Selfish Justin Timberlake - My Love NSYNC - It's Gonna Be Me Justin Timberlake - Señorita Justin Timberlake - I'm Lovin' It Justin Timberlake - SexyBack Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around... Comes Around The Lonely Island - D*** in a Box Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake - Mirrors Justin Timberlake - Say Something Justin Timberlake - Play Justin Timberlake - Paradise (feat. NSYNC) DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 109. Irish Music: An Emotional Theory | 18 mars 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
Come out, ye buddies fans! Matty's on the mic for a solo episode of Earbuddies in which he discusses Irish music and culture. Why do we Americans love St. Patrick's Day so much? What's going on with these tunes? Simply download and listen, and allow Mat to delight you with his signature demure wit and wry intellect! DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 108. The Star Spangled Banner: A Solution | 11 mars 2024 | 00:56:55 | |
Oh! Say! In this episode, Mat and Tim dig deep into our nation's anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. They consider its strengths and shortcomings, and offer a patriotic prescription to make the song truly work for America. SONGS PLAYED: Kinsley Murray - The Star Spangled Banner Luther Vandross - The Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner (Orchestral) Gaither Vocal Band - The Star Spangled Banner Lee Greenwood - The Star Spangled Banner My Country! Tis of Thee P!NK - The Star Spangled Banner Jon Batiste - The Star Spangled Banner DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 107. What Happened To Contemporary Christian Music? | 04 mars 2024 | 01:06:19 | |
We can only imagine! In this episode, Mat and Tim recall the heyday of CCM – contemporary Christian music – and bemoan the ever-narrowing sonic range found in the genre today. What happened? The answer, it turns out, is tied to money, focus groups, and someone named Becky. Oh, you guys are gonna love this ep! Get to listening! SONGS PLAYED: MercyMe - I Can Only Imagine Housefires - I Thank God Jars of Clay - Flood Newsboys - Entertaining Angels Newsboys - Love, Liberty, Disco Audio Adrenaline - Never Gonna Be As Big As Jesus Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever Phil Wickham - This Is Our God Chris Tomlin - Jesus Messiah Bethel Music - I Still Believe Newsboys - He Lives Newsboys - I Will Give Everything Newsboys - Breakfast Newsboys - Greatness of Our God DC Talk - Jesus Freak Elevation Worship - Trust In God Switchfoot - Meant To Live Rend Collective - Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) MercyMe - I Can Only Imagine Olivia Rodrigo - good 4 u Olivia Rodrigo - brutal DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 106. Children's Tunes with Intention (with Caitie from Super Simple Songs) | 26 févr. 2024 | 00:43:31 | |
If you're happy and you know it, subscribe to Earbuddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by Caitlin Claessens, better known by millions as Caitie from Super Simple Songs. Caitlin discusses her status as a kids' music superstar – then, they figure out what separates the great children's tunes from the rest. SONGS PLAYED: Super Simple Songs - There's a Monster in My Tummy Super Simple Songs - Days of the Week Super Simple Songs - The Bath Song Super Simple Songs - Open Shut Them #2 Super Simple Songs - I See Something Blue Super Simple Songs - And the Green Grass Grew Caitie's Classroom - If You're Happy & You Know It Super Simple Songs - With My Heart Fred Penner's Place - Intro Fred Penner - What a Day! Caitie's Classroom - Healthy Smiles Fred Rogers - What Do You Do? Caitie's Classroom - Countdown To Christmas! DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. | |||
| 105. Dan Nigro and the Role of the Producer | 20 févr. 2024 | 01:00:31 | |
Turn that up in my headphones! In this episode, Mat and Tim discuss the crucial role that producers play in the creation of pop music as we know it. DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 104. Stomp Clap Hey: Noah Kahan and the Return of Indie Folk | 13 févr. 2024 | 01:05:40 | |
Put on your suspenders and fill your mason jars! In this ep, Mat and Tim prepare the Earbuddies Army for the coming return of indie folk – a genre that defined millennial culture 15 years ago. What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to feel? Let the buddies figure it out for you! SONGS PLAYED: Noah Kahan - All My Love Noah Kahan - Stick Season Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man The Lumineers - Ho Hey Phillip Phillips - Home Phillip Phillips - Gone, Gone, Gone One Direction - The Story of My Life American Authors - Best Day of My Life Vance Joy - Riptide Noah Kahan, Post Malone - Dial Drunk Noah Kahan - False Confidence Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home Sheryl Crow - Real Gone Rascal Flatts - Life Is a Highway Mumford & Sons - The Cave Marcus Mumford & Oscar Isaac - Fare Thee Well (Dink's Song) Marcus Mumford & Tom Howe - Ted Lasso Theme DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 103. The Grammys, Taylor, & the Tortured Poets | 06 févr. 2024 | 00:29:47 | |
Sound the alarm!! In this emergency ep, Mat and Tim unpack the big moments from MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT. From Tracy Chapman to Miley Cyrus, and of course, Taylor Swift's announcement of "The Tortured Poets Department". All's fair in love and poetry, I guess! | |||
| 102. You Don't Know Garth Brooks | 05 févr. 2024 | 00:55:47 | |
GARTH BROOKS IF YOU'RE READING THIS: OUR USE OF YOUR MUSIC IS PROTECTED BY FAIR USE PRINCIPLES UNDER THE COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1976. PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE. THANK YOU In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the best selling solo recording artist of all time: Garth Brooks! Everyone knows who he is, but does anyone know *who he is*? It's time to find out. SONGS PLAYED: Garth Brooks - Callin' Baton Rouge Garth Brooks - Me Without You Garth Brooks - Friends In Low Places Garth Brooks - Papa Loved Mama Chris Gaines - Lost In You Garth Brooks - Shameless Garth Brooks - We Shall Be Free Vulfpeck - Back Pocket (Live at Bonnaroo) Vulfpeck - Dean Town DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 101. Clean White Noise - Loopable with No Fade | 29 janv. 2024 | 00:50:26 | |
Zzzzzz... in this palate-cleansing episode, Mat and Tim discuss a topsy-turvy cottage industry within the music industry: "functional noise." That is, white noise! What is it? Why is it so comforting? And should white noise farmers be paid by Spotify at the same rate as musical artists? Answers within! SONGS PLAYED: Vulfpeck - Fugue State Vampire Weekend - White Sky Vampire Weekend - M79 Vampire Weekend - A-Punk Vampire Weekend - Everlasting Arms Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 100. One Hundred Tunes | 22 janv. 2024 | 01:53:00 | |
Drop and give us 100! In this centennial ep, Mat and Tim share ten lists of ten tunes (which equals one hundred. You get it!) They laugh. They cry. They look back. They look to the future. Join them! Visit Earbuddies.Army for the latest from your buddies, as well as exclusive merchandise! Click here to see all ten lists of ten songs. This link contains spoilers for this episode of Earbuddies! --- Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. | |||
| 99. Voices In Your Head (with Jim Vallance) | 15 janv. 2024 | 00:41:23 | |
Those were the best days of his life! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by a songwriter whose work helped define rock and pop music in the 1980s: Jim Vallance. He tells us why for him, songwriting isn’t a choice: it’s what he must do. Plus, he offers insights into his long and fruitful career writing music with Bryan Adams. SONGS PLAYED: Bryan Adams - Summer of ’69 Aerosmith - Rag Doll Bryan Adams - Don’t Ya Say It Bryan Adams - Cuts Like a Knife Bryan Adams - Heaven Heart - What About Love? Bryan Adams - Heat of the Night Samantha Barks - Anywhere But Here (from Pretty Woman: The Musical) Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 98. Buddies Who Aren't Buddies Anymore | 08 janv. 2024 | 01:01:28 | |
When good buddies go bad! From ‘irreconcilable differences of ambition’ to ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’ – so many buddies of yesteryear have gone their separate ways. What can Mat and Tim, as buddies themselves, learn from these bygone buddies to ensure that their personal and professional relationship remains fruitful and life-giving? Songs Played: Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army The Beatles - Let It Be The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water The Everly Brothers - Dream, Dream, Dream The Charley Family - Down By The Riverside The Wonders - That Thing You Do! Blossom Dearie - They Can’t Take That Away From Me Show and Tell: Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones - Long Time Gone Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 97. Pentaholics Anonymous: Why Pentatonix Falls Flat | 01 janv. 2024 | 01:04:37 | |
Grab your pitch pipes! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the world's preeminent a cappella group, Pentatonix. They ask (and answer!) so many questions: Are they a Christmas band? Why do they make those faces all the time? How in the world do they sound like that? Do they actually like being an a cappella group? And so on and so forth. Buckle up, choir nerds. SONGS PLAYED: Pentatonix - Mary, Did You Know? Pentatonix - E.T. (from NBC's 'The Sing-Off') Pentatonix - Somebody That I Used To Know Pentatonix - God Only Knows Pentatonix - The Sound of Silence Pentatonix - Be My Eyes Eric Whitacre - Sleep Roomful of Teeth - Otherwise Pentatonix - Daft Punk Daft Punk - Get Lucky Pentatonix - Evolution of Ariana Grande Pentatonix - Jolene (ft. Dolly Parton) Eric Whitacre - Lux Aurumque Tiny Habits - landslide The Beach Boys - God Only Knows T-Pain - I'm N Love (Wit a Stripper) T-Pain - I Don't Want To Be (Live) T-Pain - Tennessee Whiskey (Live) -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 96. Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum: The Unabridged History of the Snare Drum | 25 déc. 2023 | 01:07:09 | |
We'll pod our best for you (pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)! In this festive ep, Mat and Tim unwrap the entire history of the most important drum ever invented: the snare drum. From the nativity of Christ to the end of monoculture, we trace every boom-chick and rat-a-tat-tat throughout history. SONGS PLAYED: Traditional - The Little Drummer Boy Buddy Rich - Talk of the Town Greg Hutchinson - Drum Solo Traditional - Fife and Drum of the Revolutionary War Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried John Philip Sousa - Semper Fidelis Teddy Wilson - Exactly Like You The Contours - Do You Love Me Stevie Wonder - Superstition Michael Jackson - Rock With You Chicago - Stay the Night Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. Human League - Don't You Want Me Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication Gin Blossoms - Follow You Down Paramore - Misery Business Underoath - A Boy Brushed Red, Living in Black and White Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love Lorde - Royals The Beatles - Eight Days a Week Pentatonix - Little Drummer Boy SHOW AND TELL: Blink-182 - I Miss You Luke Bryan - But I Got a Beer In My Hand Phil Wickham - This Is Our God -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 95. The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me (with Paul Williams) | 18 déc. 2023 | 00:29:26 | |
More like 'Rainy Days and Never Missing Mondays'! On this very special ep, Mat and Tim are joined by legendary songwriter Paul Williams. The award-winning musician shares stories about his career as a songwriter, including how he got into the headspace of Kermit the Frog for "The Rainbow Connection". He also discusses his work as an advocate for artists' rights and how he views generative AI in relation to music creation. Learn more about Paul's work and career here. SONGS PLAYED: The Muppets - Scrooge The Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun Kermit the Frog - The Rainbow Connection -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 94. It’s Time To Take The Carpenters Seriously | 11 déc. 2023 | 00:37:48 | |
Please stop asking about Tim! In this, yet another solo ep, Mat takes us down into his music laboratory to analyze one of the great “middle of the road” musical groups of our time: The Carpenters. Why do so many of us only listen to them in December? Why don't we talk about their tunes very much? It's time to change things the only way Mat knows how to: for the better. -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 93. That Thing He Did: How Adam Schlesinger Wrote the Perfect 60s Song in 1996 | 05 déc. 2023 | 00:26:28 | |
Matty's on the mic to talk about the tunes! Or rather, a single tune – one that carried an entire feature length film and ran circles around much of the music it paid homage to: That Thing You Do! -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 92. Is There Anything Left To Say About The Beatles? | 28 nov. 2023 | 01:04:00 | |
Get by with a little help from your buddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally – finally – talk about the lovable lads from Liverpool. Are they actually underrated? How's that new single of theirs? And are they actually a children's band? SONGS PLAYED: The Beatles - With a Little Help From My Friends The Beatles - Now and Then The Beatles - Come Together The Beatles - Penny Lane Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love The Beatles - Something The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows The Beatles - Rocky Raccoon The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun The Beatles - Yesterday The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown) The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Elmer Fudd - With a Little Help From My Friends -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 91. Dua Lipa: Pop Music's Empty Vessel | 20 nov. 2023 | 00:50:49 | |
Go buddies, give us nothing! In this ep, Mat and Tim try to discern the superstardom of Dua Lipa, the reigning queen of disco pop in 2023. What's beneath the surface of her tunes? Listen and find out, maybe! SONGS PLAYED: Dua Lipa - Houdini Dua Lipa - Levitating Dua Lipa - Dance the Night Zetta Bytes - Nothing's Wrong With Me Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now Kesha - TiK ToK Chic - Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) Dua Lipa - New Rules Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of My Head Rihanna - Umbrella (feat. JAY-Z) -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 90. How Fred Rogers and Johnny Costa Elevated Children's Music | 14 nov. 2023 | 00:26:37 | |
Won't you be my buddy? In this ep, Tim shares his love of the joyful, jazzy music of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. SONGS PLAYED: Fred Rogers - It's You I Like Fred Rogers - Won't You Be My Neighbor? Fred Rogers - There Are Many Ways To Say "I Love You" Fred Rogers - Please Don't Think It's Funny Fred Rogers - This Is Just the Day Jon Batiste - Space Maker Art Tatum - Yesterdays Fred Rogers - It's Such a Good Feeling -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 89. 1989 is the Roblox of Taylor Swift Albums | 07 nov. 2023 | 00:53:08 | |
Don't say we didn't warn you! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss 1989 (Taylor's Version). Were the buddies wrong to be worried about this one? Is it good that Taylor's a billionaire now? Answers lie within! SONGS PLAYED: Taylor Swift - Bad Blood (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift - Blank Space (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift - You Are In Love (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift - "Slut!" (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault] Taylor Swift - Now That We Don't Talk (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault] Taylor Swift - Suburban Legends (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault] Taylor Swift - Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault] Taylor Swift - Message in a Bottle (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault] Taylor Swift - Clean (Taylor's Version) -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 88. The People Are Starving: What "Fast Car" Says About Music in 2023 | 30 oct. 2023 | 01:04:17 | |
Maybe together, we can get somewhere! In the season three premiere of Earbuddies, Mat and Tim consider the state of country music – and heck, all of music – and heck, all of art, maybe! – by examining the massive success of Luke Combs's cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car". SONGS PLAYED: Tracy Chapman - Fast Car (performed by Cover Orchestra) Tracy Chapman - Fast Car Luke Combs - Fast Car Cole Swindell - She Had Me At Heads Carolina Jo Dee Messina - Heads Carolina, Tails California Jake Owen - On the Boat Again Tracy Chapman - Fast Car (piano arrangement by heavypiano on YouTube) Zach Bryan - I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) Tiny Habits - Landslide -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking. | |||
| 87. Olivia Rodrigo: The People's Princess | 19 sept. 2023 | 00:57:05 | |
Listening to Earbuddies tonight – it's a bad idea, right? In this special episode, Mat and Tim discuss the sophomore effort by Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS. Does it live up to its predecessor? Is it embarrassing for adults to listen to? Plus: circling back to our feelings on album lengths. | |||
| 86. How We Found the Will To Go On | 30 mai 2023 | 00:29:50 | |
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. In this ep, Mat and Tim reflect on the journey they've been on as part of Season Two of Earbuddies. Are we better equipped to face the pop music landscape of 2023? Find out! Thank you for your continued support of Earbuddies. Regular episode releases will continue in the fall of 2023. You may also receive bonus episodes in your feed as the summer progresses. So, you know, don't unsubscribe! Gosh, please don't unsubscribe. SONGS PLAYED: Cody Fry - I Hear a Symphony | |||
| 85. Born To Run: A Marathoner's Top Treadmill Tunes (with Thomas Stromme) | 23 mai 2023 | 00:59:03 | |
Hit the road, Jack! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by marathoner Thomas Stromme, who just achieved the major milestone of completing the Boston Marathon. So what kind of tunes does he recommend training to? Plus: a trip to Planet Money to talk about BANKS. THE HOUR OF ANGST PLAYLIST: Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard Sugar we’re going down – Fall Out Boy Holiday – Green Day Uma Thurman – Fall Out Boy Dance Dance - Fall Out Boy Centuries - Fall Out Boy Teenagers - My Chemical Romance Face Down - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Misery Business - Paramore Gossip - Breathe Carolina American Idiot - Green Day All the Small Things - Blink-182 What’s My Age Again? - Blink-182 Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance Basket Case - Green Day Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers Don’t Trust Me - 3OH!3 Starstrukk - 3OH!3 | |||
| 84. Eurovision: The Olympics of Pop Music | 16 mai 2023 | 00:55:14 | |
Or is it the American Idol of Europe? In this ep, Mat and Tim explore Eurovision: the massive annual pop music event that Americans just don't really care about. SONGS PLAYED: Noa Kirel - Unicorn (Israel) Lys Assia - Refrain (Switzerland) Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix (Austria) Kalush Orchestra - Stefania (Ukraine) ABBA - Waterloo (Sweden) Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha (Finland) Loreen - Tattoo (Sweden) Igor Cukrov feat. Andrea - Lijepa Tena (Croatia) Mariya Yaremchuk - Tick-Tock (Ukraine) Barbara Pravi - Voila (France) Marian van de Wal - La Mirada Interior (Andorra) The Room - Discotheque (Lithuania) Djschinghis Khan - Djschinghis Khan (West Germany) Alexander Rybak - Fairytale (Norway) | |||
| 83. The People vs. Ed Sheeran | 08 mai 2023 | 01:02:10 | |
This one's for all you mathematicians! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally consider the life and times of Ed Sheeran, who 1) just released a new album, and 2) just saved pop music(?!). SONGS PLAYED: Ed Sheeran - Shape of You Ed Sheeran - Boat Ed Sheeran - The A Team Justin Bieber - Love Yourself Ed Sheeran - Sing One Direction - Little Things Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn Taylor Swift - Blank Space Ed Sheeran - Shivers Ed Sheeran - Borderline Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On Sponsored by the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. | |||
| 82. The End of History: Music and Generative AI | 01 mai 2023 | 00:55:41 | |
We LOVE computers! But... In this ep, Mat and Tim share their feelings on the rise of generative artificial intelligence in the world of pop music. Is it a useful tool for artists? Or a threat to art itself? Sponsored by Mojave Max. SONGS PLAYED: Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek Holly Herndon - Frontier Ghostwriter - Heart on My Sleeve Brian Eno - Discreet Music Olafur Arnalds - ekki hugsa David Guetta - Live excerpt Brooklyn Duo feat. Dover Quartet - Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap cover) Brian Eno - 1/1 | |||