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It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

1991 was an incredible year in music, but it often gets sold short in the music press. When people relfect on the year in music, it's usuallly reduced to something like "Nirvana released Nevermind and all other music died".

That couldn't be further from the truth and the IGP Crew is here to discuss it. This is the first of two episodes where we break down many other huge releases from 1991 across all genres. In this first half, we take a stroll from January through June stopping along the way to give credit to the heavy hitting albums that dropped. Queen, R.E.M., Mr. Big, Skid Row, Anthrax, Boyz II Men, Van Halen, NWA and many more are all along for the ride.

Debut albums? Check. Now legendary albums? Check. Final albums? Check. Game changing albums? Check. It's all here and that's just for starters. While Nirvana's Nevermind LP did in fact go on to change the landscape of the music scene, the fact is that there's just a lot more to 1991 then that.

Come with us as Russ, Michelle & Kyle walk you through the first half of one of the biggest years in the history of music. It's Season 4 (yes Michelle, we're still in Season 4) Episode 7 of the guy who usually writes our descriptions but is dealing with a ridiculous power outage, also known as The Bumper's favorite music podcast and as he would say: LET'S GO!!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

Much to the surprise of Michelle, we've somehow made it to season four (even though this is the sixth episode in season four). We think she just got here, but cannot be certain—so why don't you all give Michelle a warm welcome as she has finally decided to join the show.

As promised, this week we've continued our critically acclaimed album review series. If you're new here (like Michelle), basically every couple of episodes we choose an album, and then take a deep dive into said album and discuss it with all of you.

For many (especially the hardcore dedicated fans) Pink Floyd ended when Roger Waters did a cartwheel out of the door and into a solo career of his own. Even Roger himself would say that HE is what made Pink Floyd, well Pink Floyd—and it certainly seems that many others also agree. Fast forward to 1994, and Pink Floyd finally reached the apex of what they would become without having Roger by their side. The Division Bell, which happens to be the band's fourteenth album might be the closest thing a Pink Floyd fan has gotten to a Pink Floyd album without having Roger Waters involved. The Divison Bell was also Russ' last-ditch effort on trying to get Michelle to enjoy a Pink Floyd album, and it might have finally worked.

The Divison Bell, with David Gilmour at the helm, is a more atmospheric, contemplative, and quiet Pink Floyd which might have surprised quite a few people that were expecting them to live up to what they once were with Roger Waters in tow. With lyrics that can be interpreted as being very inert, or lackluster (mostly because they were written by someone who knew nothing about writing songs) this album might have left people yearning for more. With a title like The Divison Bell, the album can be looked at as a roundabout way of understanding, realizing, and coming to terms with an ultimate failure in communication. We get it guys, you don't like Roger, but at some point, you're going to have to meet in the middle because he isn't shy about not liking you either—it is what it is. Also, if you guys are by chance taking requests, Kyle would like you to shorten each song, by about five minutes.

How does The Division Bell hold up to the internet's most musically diverse tripod? Wouldn't you like to know? Hit play goddammit and find out! It's season 4, episode 6 of Roger Water's personal assistant's dog trainer's pool boy's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

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A lot of things happened in 1969, some you may recall, and others not so much. If you're saying to yourself "hey isn't that when Woodstock happened?" then you most certainly are on the right train of thought, you know seeing as this is a music podcast and all. But there was more to 1969 than met the eye, and it had nothing to do with Whitey being on the moon.

During the same time, that year when Woodstock was making history and setting the precedence of what we would come to know as the modern-day American-style music festival, something else was unfolding just 100 miles away. A man named Tony Lawrence had a plan in 1967 and after successfully convincing the New York City Parks Department, in 1969 the Harlem Cultural Festival was born. Let me guess, you've never heard of such a thing, and if you have someone probably told you that it likely never happened and was something of an urban legend.

Thanks to Questlove, we all now know that this festival that packed nearly 300,000 people into Mount Morris Park (now known as Marcus Garvey Park) in Harlem over a period of six weeks in the summer of 1969 did in fact happen, and man was it a sight to see.

This week we're covering "Summer Of Soul" which is Questlove's newest film venture and his directorial debut available exclusively at home on Hulu and in theaters near you. The film focuses on six weeks in the summer of 1969 when people flocked to Mount Morris Park in Harlem to see a myriad of up-and-coming and already famous performers do what they do best—absolutely blow everyone watching, away. This was known as The Harlem Cultural Festival and it was more than just a music festival. It was a celebration of Black history, music, culture, and fashion. It was also used as a vehicle to promote the continued politics of Black Pride. With the blessings of the Mayor, Maxwell House Coffee to sponsor the event, and the Black Panthers to provide security when the NYPD wouldn't—history was made, and now it's available for all to witness.

We sat down and watched this film, and so should you. Find out what we thought and so much more on season 4, episode 5 of your favorite documentary filmmaker's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

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Fresh from their hiatus/babycation to Isle Drool, Michelle and Kyle are back in the studio to continue our critically acclaimed music review series. That's right you heard that correctly, the OG tripod is back in action for the first time in what seems like forever—enjoy!

John Mayer is a lot of things to a lot of people. To most, he's that one guy that's kind of douchey that sang "Your Body Is A Wonderland", was on Chapelle Show a time or two, and dated a bunch of well-known celebrities—which to be fair (you know you just repeated that to yourself) are all true, but damn is John Mayer so much more.

Having countless hits over the years John Mayer seems to know what he's doing when it comes to writing music we can all relate to. Not only does he know his way around a guitar, but he also knows his way around writing a hit song. Winning seven Grammys, and countless other music-related accolades over the years he was able to prove almost immediately that he wasn't going anywhere, any time soon. Eight albums later, and he is still a relevant talented musical force to be reckoned with.

Battle Studies, which is his fourth offering in album form is just that, a series of studies on how things went awry in one's personal realtionships. Carefully crafted, this album lets the listener in on the battles we will all face at one time or another when an important relationship comes to an end, and a new one begins. With his relentless authenticity, John Mayer is able to take us on the ride of a lifetime, and it feels like we're sitting there watching everything unfold firsthand. Battle Studies is John Mayer at one of his most refined and focused moments, and boy does it show.

Join us this week as we delve into one hell of a John Mayer album. It's season four, episode four of your favorite strip club bartender's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Record Store Day draws thousands of line ladened music fanatics from all over the world, and with good reason and intention, but why? Who wants to stand in line (surely not Michelle) to try and get their hands on a record that— wait better yet, who even listens to records anyhow?

The answer, a hell of a lot of people, that's who and the number is growing. Started in 2007 as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture that exists around and within independently owned record shops. The very first Record Store Day was held on April 19th, 2008 and now Record Store Day has now spread across the globe, to literally everywhere except Antarctica.

What used to be a rather small community of supposed "music snobs", the vinyl collecting community has exploded in recent years, with no intention of slowing down. But with this explosion, comes money, and with money comes corporate America wanting their piece of the vinyl pie. More people buying more records is a wonderful thing until it isn't. Thus far Record Store Day has been reserved for smaller independent establishments, but it's only a matter of time until corporate America comes looking for a way to cash in. Big retail giants like Wal-Mart and Target are already getting a taste of just how lucrative the vinyl market can be with all of their special releases and exclusive colors that they have been releasing. Where does this lead? Only time will tell.

Over the years, Record Store Day has become not only the time of year that we all line up for exclusive records that have never been pressed or released but it's also become that one time every year where we get to meet new people and see old friends that we otherwise wouldn't have gotten to know if it weren't for that pesky old wait in line at the local record shop. If corporate America does force its way in, things will surely change and the Record Store Day we know today will most likely be a thing of the past.

This week we're talking RSD, the past, present, and what the future might hold. It's season four, episode three of your favorite vape shop salesman's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

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DISCLAIMER: Yes, Kings Of Leon recently released an album, and no you should absolutely not start there if you want to dig into their catalog more. Do us, and yourself a favor and leave that album sitting by itself on the shelf at Wal-Mart.

It's SEASON FOUR! I know right, HOLY $H!T IT'S SEASON FOUR!!! We hope you enjoyed the premiere episode last week—we know Seth did. With Season Four, comes the continuation of our album review series where we pick an album, listen to it tirelessly, and then pick it apart. Fun right?

When you read the title you were probably like, "Kings Of Leon? You mean the Sex On Fire guys? Wtf is Mechanical Bull?". It's okay, we understand. For most of you, Kings Of Leon probably started with "Sex On Fire", and ended with "Use Somebody". You're certainly not alone but the crazy thing is, is that those songs were on their FOURTH ALBUM! Yes, you read that right, their fourth album is what everyone knows them for, which to us is just insane. They not only had three FULL albums before they found commercial success, but they also snuck two EP's in there as well. If KOL lack anything, it sure isn't work ethic.

The funny thing is, the band continued to work just as hard sticking to what they were good at even after they found success. You might be saying "yeah but all of their songs sound the same, that's why they fell off", and you're not wrong. Yes, their songs all do sound very similar, and there is definitely that KOL sound that they have mastered over the years. Where you're wrong is, that's the beauty of the band. A consistent, reliable sound, wrapped around often times great and thoughtful lyrics (that would be easier to understand if the lead singer wasn't eating PB&J sandwiches while recording, but that's neither here nor there). What more could one ask for from a band they enjoy listening to?

So where does this lead us? Well in this particular situation leads us to their sixth studio album, Mechanical Bull—which as Russ and Kyle were recently reminded, is a damn fantastic one at that. Even after all of their commercial success with their fourth album, and after all of their fire sex fizzled out they still put forth all of the efforts as if they were still trying to make it big. Why? Well, our guess is, not only are they talented as hell—but Kings of Leon have mastered sounding like and being Kings Of Leon and they do it in such a masterful and consistent way that you just simply cannot turn away once you start listening.
This week we take a deep dive into Mechanical Bull, and try and figure out what it is about this band and this album that makes it so we just can't get enough. The good, the bad, and the stinky—it's season 4, episode two of your favorite honky-tonk bucking machine operator's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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It's Season 4, and we're BACK—but don't call it a comeback, because you know damn well we never really left! In the Season 4 premiere, we've got Russ in-studio with Michelle and Kyle joining remotely from Babyland—the land of milk, sharts, and tired cries. So bear with us as it might sound like they're on the phone (because they are), and the sound quality you're used to might sound a bit different this go around.

Have you ever wished you had the chance to attend a particular concert, or see a particular artist perform and you've just never gotten around to it? Maybe the artist passed away before you had the chance to see them live, or maybe you're like Michelle, and concert ticket prices are just too damn high. This week Russ presented the crew with an excellent question: If you could attend any artist's show (living, dead, almost dead, etc.) who would it be? Think of it as a dream show, with a dream line-up. An Opening Act of our choice, followed by a Headliner—don't mind if we do.

You're probably thinking about how easy it would be to try and come up with a good answer, and for someone like Russ (who's seen more live music than some working musicians) it may be, but just sit and think for a second and we bet you'll change your mind at least 5 times, maybe even 10 times. So join us (while you're still changing your mind) as we create our own fantasy live music line-up, and explain why we chose who we did. Kyle even creates his very own music festival.

It's the Season 4 premiere of your favorite Youtube vinyl collector's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

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If you asked any of the three of us just a short time ago if we would be wrapping up the third season of our podcast, and working our way into a fourth—we most likely would have just laughed and changed the subject. It's all still a bit surreal that we are able to sit here and do this, and you all want to continue to listen. Without all of you, we wouldn't be where we are today—so thank you, really.

We've decided to wrap up season 3 by continuing our album review series. For many of us, when Iceland is mentioned, one of the first things that come to mind is The Mighty Ducks—or maybe that's just me. Either way, in the sequel the team's arch-nemesis is a hockey team from Iceland. We also learned (from the movie) that Greenland is covered with ice, and Iceland is very nice!
Known widely as "the Land of Fire and Ice", Iceland is known for many things but here in America, we don't usually hear a lot from them within the mainstream music channels. It turns out that they may have as much to offer musically as they do visually and culturally.

Fresh out of Mosfellsbær, Iceland, KALEO (pronounced KAL-EO, or KA-LE-O, or even KUH-LEE-OW), we still have not one damn clue how to officially pronounce their name—we've been struggling with this for some time now, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. KALEO (however you'd like to pronounce it in your head while reading this) exploded onto the Icelandic music scene in 2012 and quickly worked its way into the ears of fans all over the world. Over the years they have continued to progress with their music, and Surface Sounds is a perfect example of that. Surface Sounds is the band's third official album and their latest offering. Initially slated for release in early 2020, Surface Sounds was postponed for a year due to the worldwide pandemic. If you're familiar with KALEO and their earlier works then you are well on your way to enjoying this one as well. If you heard us try and pronounce their name on air yet again, and wondered to yourself "who in the hell is that?", then this is where you start. Start here, and work your way backward into their catalog—then thank us later. Or just thank us now, however you'd prefer—we're not picky.
The good, the bad, the ugly, us continuously trying to say their name correctly and failing miserably. This episode has it all. Plus it's the season 3 finale so just listen to it already will ya? It's season 3 episode 21 of your favorite labor and delivery Nurse's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

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It's not every day that someone mentions something positive and Ohio in the same sentence—but there are a few exceptions now and again. When you think of Ohio you might think of Cedar Point, Lebron James, The O'Jays, Tracy Chapman, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Ohio Players, The Black Keys, or Screamin' Jay Hawkins just to name a few.

You typically don't think of something that Ohio has that you really cannot find anywhere else but nestled neatly within Cleveland's city limits lives The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame—you may or may not have heard of such a place. Famous for their museum of musical artifacts, their spaghetti dinners, and inductees that oftentimes make no sense. The Rock Hall as many call it has become a go-to tourist attraction for music lovers all over the world. Started by Ahmet Ertegun in 1983 as a way to showcase and honor musical acts and history within the music industry, Cleveland became the Rock Hall's permanent home in 1986 with the museum itself being dedicated in 1995.

Over the years the Rock Hall has found itself in the midst of controversy, whether it be about how "the board" makes its inductee selections, the inductees themselves, racism, sexism, the way they conduct business in general, or their weird "spaghetti" dinners they host to raise money. They've even been accused of displaying replica artifacts while trying to pass them off as the real thing.

This week we're back talking about this year's inductees, award winners, and whether or not anyone seems to care about the Rock Hall in general anymore. If you haven't listened to our other episode which is about the Rock Hall in general, we encourage you to do so as well. Also, if you haven't heard, Kyle couldn't care less about anyone or anything trying to tell him what is cool or what music he should appreciate. Come hang with us as we tackle The Rock Hall once again! It's season 3, episode 20 of your favorite ticket scalper's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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It's 2001 but don't call it a comeback, even though so many did at the time. It had been six years since Michael Jackson had released an album and the anticipation was eating his fans alive. Having endured years of media scrutiny people wondered if he still had it, or if he was going to stay out of the limelight for good.
Not only did Michael still have it, but he also had some things he still needed to get off his chest, and that is exactly what he did. Recorded over a period of four years, while spending a reported $30 million dollars to perfect what would be his last studio album.

Invincible set out to prove that Michael was just that, and he was going to let everyone (whether they wanted to hear it or not) know about it. Having been continuously harassed and terrorized by the media and various extortionists, Michael showed everyone that he was once again an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

Many would say that musically, Michael could do no wrong, and pretty much everything he involves himself with turns to gold—but this wasn't necessarily the case when Invincible was released. Met with a wide variety of criticism initially it seemed as though Michael's last offering, was surely not his best. Many blame the ongoing conflicts between him and his record label at the time for causing the issues that lead to little to no promotion of the album, and no worldwide tour to support its release.
While those things absolutely impacted the initial success and acceptance of the album as a whole, others were left thinking to themselves "what about the song sequencing though?"—and with that very valid point, we at IGP are with you on that one.

As a continuation of our ongoing album review series, join us as we take a dive into exactly what made MJ so invincible after all. The haves, the have-nots, the stinky pinkys, the wonky stonks, and the absolute F@!%ING JAMS (because there are more than a few). It's season 3, episode 19 of Chris Tucker's first wife's second cousin's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!!!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

WARNING: This episode contains sensitive subject matter about mental health and suicide. This may be a trigger for some listeners of the show. If you or someone you know is struggling with or having thoughts of suicide, there is help available 24/7 at the number listed below.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255

You're 18 years old, and you've just gotten the call. Your band has been invited to go on the road and open for one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. This is the moment you've been waiting for. You gather the band, figure out some logistical stuff, pack your van to the gills with equipment and head out. The first show is only about an eight-hour drive, so you leave early allowing yourself more than enough time to get there and get set up.
You're nervous, excited, unsure of the future, you've never played a show that wasn't a local bar or club—this is a whole new animal that you're more than willing to try and tame.

First tour show #5 - You're already starting to lose track of where you are and where you're headed next. Sleeping in the van is getting old, but the hotel after-parties, girls, unlimited amounts of booze, and drugs are exactly what you had been dreaming of.

First tour show #15 - You're now in a bit of a rhythm (if you can even call it that), you and the guys pooled enough money together to start staying in cheap motels instead of being in that cramped disgusting van. Things are looking up even though you're already exhausted. Parties, girls, drinks, drugs, let's go!

First tour show #31 - What day is this? What city are you in? Who even knows anymore? Part of the band has been sleeping in motels, part in the van. Who knew this much time together would put your relationships to the test? The parties, the girls, the booze, and the drugs—they're all still there, but mentally you're not. You've been calling early nights lately, and locking your door when you do so. You never thought this whole new animal would be so difficult to tame.

Fast forward 30 years...

Your band lineup has changed multiple times over the years, you've lost countless friends to drugs, alcohol, and suicide but you're still at it, still grinding, still playing, still creating, and still making it happen. Music money is structured differently these days, which means more time on the road, and less time with the wife and kids. The parties, girls, booze, and drugs are all still there but you've been sober for longer than you can remember, so that's neither here nor there. You also make sure you get a good room in a good hotel, or atleast a comfy spot on the bus, because let's face it you're too old to not know where you're going to be laying your head at night. You and the guys are gearing up for another stint on the road to support your latest effort. The fans are eager, and the bills won't pay themselves.

You're almost 50 years old now, and you've just taken a call that you never imagined you'd be taking. All shows. All Tours. All everything. Cancelled. There is a virus, it's spreading fast, and you cannot risk your safety or the safety of the general public. For the first time in 30 years, you're left wondering, what's next? No schedule, no grind, no jet lag, no tour bus, no playing for thousands of adoring fans, no meet and greets, no shows. One week turns into two, two turns into twelve, and before you know it, it's been a year. You've had an entire year to find yourself, to just sit, to eat breafast with your wife, watch your kids graduate from colllege, to start a workout regimen, find a show on Netflix you truly like.
But you're not truly out of the game, you find a way to keep the music going—the internet. You and the guys, much like everyone else have started performing virtually for fans from all across the globe. You've also started teaching master classes for paying fans that hope to gain the knowledge of someone whos been in "the biz" since he can remember. These are all ways of paying those bills that refuse to pay themselves but without having to grind yourself into mental pulp while doing it.

For the first time in 30 years, you can take a deep breath, and relax.

Fast forward 1 year...

Vaccines are happening. People are feeling safe again, and the fans are eager for a live show. Venues (or what's left of them) are slowly opeing back up. The label is eager to get you and the guys back together, and back on the road. One by one, artist after artist, friend after friend, start to annouce tour after tour. But is it safe? They say it's safe enough. "But what if I'm not ready?" you ask yourself. You're nervous, excited, and unsure of the future. You remeber this feeling. Your mind begins to race...

Tour, van, bus, hotel, motel, parties, girls, booze (you've been sober for years), drugs (look you're sober, relax!), studio, album, tour, van, bus, hotel, parties. Your mind is racing as fast as your heart. "Am I having a heart attack?" you ask yourself. "Is this an axiety attack? Am I f!@#ing dying here? After all this?" you say under your breath.

Nope you're not dying, but it is an axiety attack. You've spent the last year, unpacking 30 years worth of music industry baggage and damn did it feel good. You've made money (lots of money) using the tools you've learned over the lockdown and you haven't had grind yourself into nothing while doing it. You know what you need to do. You know you're feeling better than ever, and you know you're done with the long haul.

Now it's time to tell the rest of the world...

It's season 3, epsiode 18 of your favorite retired touring musician's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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If you're a regular listener of the podcast, then you know by now that we've been regularly doing album review episodes where we pick an album, dive in, and tell all of you what we think about what we were forced to listen to. This is one of those episodes and Kyle hit the crew with a curveball this week when he picked Miguel's fourth studio album WAR & LEISURE for everyone to take a listen to.

When you hear the name Miguel you are probably thinking one of two things—who in the world is Miguel or Isn't that the guy who landed on and supposedly injured someone in the audience when trying to jump from one part of the stage to another at the Billboard Music Awards? Yes, that Miguel. That's the guy, but when broken down Miguel is so much more than a TMZ headline.

Miguel typically stays hidden from the forefront of the R&B music scene despite releasing very successful singles and albums over the years featuring some of the industry's biggest names, and that's okay because he hones in on what he is good at, perfecting his craft along the way. If you've been a fan of Miguel since he came on to the scene in 2010, then you've been able to appreciate his growth as an artist with every album that has been released since then. If you're tuning in and hearing about Miguel for the first time, it's highly encouraged that you go back to the beginning and listen to some of his earlier music so you can hear his growth as an artist for yourself.

War & Leisure is the fourth studio album from singer, songwriter, and producer Miguel. Featuring guest appearances from Travis Scott, Rick Ross, J. Cole, and Kali Uchis just to name a few. The album was met with critical acclaim peaking at #1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and #9 on the Billboard 200. Selling 40,000 units in the first week, and eventually being certified Gold by the RIAA for selling 500,000 units.

Join us as we dig in and find out exactly how much Miguel had to offer us with this one. The bad, the good, and the stinky. We cover it all on season 3, episode 17 of your baby mama's new baby daddy's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Snob - noun

1. a person who imitates, cultivates, or slavishly admires social superiors and is condescending or overbearing to others.

2. a person who believes himself or herself an expert or connoisseur in a given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those who hold other opinions or have different tastes regarding this field:

i.e. a music snob.

All snobs are not created equal, and their levels of snobbery can differ greatly depending on what they are being snobby about. I think we can all agree that some of the worst snobs that one can come across in the wild is, yup you guessed it—the elusive music snob. You know, the guy that knows more than anyone else about music in general, and has to let you know about it every chance he gets? You know, the guy that thinks everyone who doesn't appreciate music as much as he does is just another moron that he has to deal with every day? We all know those guys, hell some of us have even been those guys at some point in our lives.

Where does this type of snobbery come from? Passion? Arrogance? Privilege? This week we take a dive into a subject that hits especially close to home. Think of it as a bit of a roundtable discussion with a few recovering music snobs. How did it start? How bad did it get And how the hell have we've gotten this far? The bad, the good, and a funny Russ story or two. We break it all down this week. It's season 3, episode 16 of your favorite Doorman's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Oh, we almost forgot to ask, do you even music bro!?!?

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Brand New as a band has been called a lot of things (Emo, Punk, etc.), but one thing you won't find anyone calling them is brand new. Yes, that was a bad dad joke and no, I do not regret it.
Formed in 2000, the band has been around the block a time or two, and they are largely considered to be one of the most influential bands in the early 2000's "emo" music scene—let's be honest here, if you were there, then you already know.

It was in 2003 when the band released their second studio effort to the masses. This was also the first album where the band decided to switch its sound up from what fans had gotten used to with their debut release "Your Favorite Weapon" which sold over 50,000 copies but not nearly as much as they had hoped. "Deja Entendu" which is French for "already heard" debuted at number 63 on the Billboard 200, and after just 7 weeks sold more than 51,000 copies already closing in on the total figure of its predecessor.
Deja Entendu was a welcomed change for the fans of the band, and its popularity opened up new doors and industry opportunities —which resulted in the band being signed to their first major record label. Up to that point, the band had been riding the indie record label wave and hadn't caught the eye of the major players in the music industry. By 2007, four years after its release "Deja Entendu" was certified Gold by the RIAA for surpassing 500,000 sales in the United States.

You can love them, you can hate them—hell you can even love to hate them, but you certainly cannot deny their influence on the early 2000's emo/rock scene as a whole. You've almost certainly heard at least one of their songs on your local radio station, and watched at least one of their music videos on MTV after you got out of school. This week we take it back to High School and dig into what it was (or wasn't) that made us latch on to what Brand New was willing to offer up at the time. It's season 3, episode 15 of your favorite retired Warped Tour roadie's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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What do you get when you combine a decent screenplay based on personal experiences, a director with a specific vision for bringing that screenplay to life, and a controlling movie studio just looking to cash in on the latest movie craze?

Simply put, you get what eventually became the cult classic Empire Records. This film is many things for many people but when all is said and done it seems like it's a film that's "just there" for most. Chances are you've seen this film at some point since its 1995 debut, and if you were one of the lucky ones who got to see it in one of 87 theaters it played in—you should probably play the lottery more often, just make damn sure it's not on Rex Manning Day. You've been warned.

What was supposed to be the next big hit music-based film, with a huge theatrical debut and a killer soundtrack to follow, turned into the movie studio/production company doing little to no promotion for the film, taking control of the direction of the film, and turning that huge theatrical debut into a theatrical release that was a fraction of what was originally planned. Oh and that killer soundtrack that was supposed to accompany the film turned into a hodgepodge of random songs—many having nothing at all to do with the actual film itself. But why? How did a film with such potential turn into a bastardized version of what could have been?

This week we take a look at (and attempt to unpack) what the hell happened with this train wreck turned cult classic, and try and get Russ to look beyond his love for music and enjoy the film for what it is—a feel-good film, with simple but interesting character dynamics, witty one-liners, and an overall message of sticking it to "the man". It's season 3 episode 14 of your favorite record store owner's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Prince was many things to many people. A legend. An icon. An extremely talented musician. A man who lived his life shrouded in mystery. But most importantly Prince was an artist—but not just your average run-of-the-mill artist. Prince knew who he was through and through and never tried to be something that he wasn't. Prince was an artist that refused to be labeled and boxed into anything but what he created for himself.
One may wonder how someone (no matter how talented they are) would be able to create an album that would match the success of Purple Rain—but that's just it, Prince never worried about being able to live up to any sort of standard the music industry had set for him. He had already moved on and started working on new projects at the height of his success with Purple Rain. One of those projects became "Around The World In A Day" which he loosely started working on before Purple Rain became the Purple Rain that we all know and love. At the top of Purple Rain mountain, he was able to look at things a bit differently, and see that his label was going to milk Purple Rain for everything it was worth, and this was his chance to divert the masses to something new and exciting sounding—and that's exactly what he did.

Around The World In A Day wasn't for everyone, hell Prince himself wasn't for everyone, but that was the point. Around The World In A Day was created first and foremost for Prince himself, and of course for his fans—as an open letter of sorts to let his true fans know that they were on the same musical wavelength. No Prince record would ever attain the success that Purple Rain did, but Prince didn't care, he had to stay true to himself and he knew the only way to do that was to go in the direction that Around The World In A Day would take him.

This week we take a deep dive into Prince's seventh studio album and the second release where his backing band "The Revolution" was officially billed. Around The World In A Day takes us on what many would say is a psychedelic adventure of sorts. Come with us as we take this ride and decide how we all feel about it. It's season 3 episode 13 of your favorite Paisley Park aficionado's favorite music podcast. You're not going to want to miss this one. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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TL;DR: The internet is both equally fascinating as it is a scary place, and Skynet might be closer than we once thought.

The internet as we know it quite literally wouldn't be the internet without the use of algorithms. They're responsible for how we consume what we consume on our favorite forms of social media, and they're pretty much responsible for the ins and outs of how much of the internet works these days—and we're (humans, not this podcast) responsible for creating them.

The advancement of technology is not only important, it's crucial for the advancement of society in general, but what happens when that gets out of control? What happens when an algorithm can teach itself and it no longer needs a human counterpart to gain intelligence? You might be thinking to yourself, didn't they make a movie about this exact type of thing?—and the answer is yes, they've made all sorts of movies based on technology getting out of control because of how careless humans are. Think The Terminator franchise, we're almost certain that everyone but Michelle has seen at least one of them. Skynet. Is. Terrifying.

Yes, that's a film (or a series of films) and this is a music podcast—so what the hell am I talking about right? Again, I just want to state that I am the intern here, and I just do as I am told.
Beyond that, we've reached a crossroad where technology and music have met yet again, but in a much stranger and almost creepier way than you might think. Algorithms have now been designed to isolate hooks, rhythms, melodies, and lyrics from some of your favorite artists and songs. Cool right? Well sure that sounds cool but here is where things start to get a little weird. Videos started popping up on sites all over the web that sounded like new or updated songs from artists we all know and love, but heres the catch, those artists never recorded any of the lyrics to those songs. When those algorithms isolate that stuff, they're then able to digitally recreate a song that sounds so similar to the real thing that if you didn't know ahead of time that it wasn't, you wouldn't know any different—and that's where the creepiness starts to come in.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

Has this technology gone too far already? We thought so until we came across Over The Bridge, a company using this mind-blowing technology to spread mental health awareness throughout the music industry. How? Great question, but I have an even better answer—tune in and find out. It's season 3, episode 12 of your favorite algorithm's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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What seems like years ago, but in reality has just been a bit over a year now—everything stopped in its tracks. The world as we knew it stopped. Everything. Stopped. Once the dust settled we knew we were in for what seemed like a long haul, but none of us really knew how long of a haul we were actually in for. The world as a whole would never quite be the same, but the way a global pandemic would affect the music industry as a whole would be both a debilitating and revolutionary experience.

Unable to tour, perform shows, properly record new music, artists found themselves at a particularly unique fork in the road—adapt or die. As fans, we had no clue and at that moment couldn't even fathom what the future would hold. Tours canceled, album releases pushed back—the music industry as we knew it had closed up shop. Much like the artists, music fans also found themselves at a particularly unique fork in the road—adapt or die, and that is exactly what everyone did.

Artists and fans alike took to the internet and started using it in every way possible in order to push the industry forward. Live shows with a full band, became virtual solo shows held on a couch. Heading to the studio to work on an album turned into linking up with fellow artists and producers virtually via "Quarantine Studios" which was created by rapper Jim Jones and lets artists collaborate and record with one another in real-time with no virtual lag.
No more live shows? No problem. Fans began to tune-in in record numbers to watch their favorite artists perform from the comfort of their own homes. With the inability to flip through bins at the local record store, people flooded online record retailers like never before—proving that even if things were the furthest from normal that they had ever been, fans and artists alike would figure it out, together.

In this episode, we talk about how the pandemic has affected how we consume music overall, our listening habits, how we find new artists to check out, buy music, and so much more. You've been right there with us this whole time, so you're certainly not going to want to miss this one. It's season 3, episode 11 of your favorite frontline worker's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of this episode, it is recommended that you not only take a listen to the album being reviewed but that you also listen to that album at full volume so that you can fully immerse yourself. Thank you for listening and joining in on the discussion. Enjoy.

This week we continue with our brand new album review series, where one of us picks an album, and we all take a crack at unpacking, picking apart, reviewing, and then repacking said album. Take a trip with us on this special episode of Infectious Groove Podcast.

By the late 1970s, the popularity of The Rolling Stones was on a steady decline due to the fact that the music charts started to be largely dominated by disco and newer rock bands like Aerosmith and Kiss. Sprinkle in the rising UK punk rock movement which at the time led to most of the artists linked to the 1960s era feeling obsolete. The band had also failed to produce a critically acclaimed album since the early 70s. It was the perfect storm for a wildly successful rock band, to no longer be certain of where they fit in.

That perfect storm led to Mick Jagger focusing creatively on the reinvigoration of the band as a whole. Using NYC as the main inspiration, "Some Girls" was born. Mick, widely regarded as the creative driving force behind the new album, had a vision of how he wanted to get the band back on track and back on the charts. Mick's vision paid off as "Some Girls" climbed the charts as a newly refreshed Stones lineup geared up for chart-topping success once again. "Some Girls" went on to reach No. 2 on the UK album charts and No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. It became the band's top-selling album in the US having been certified by the RIAA for selling 6 million copies by 2000.

Some Girls was the 14th British and 16th American studio album by The Rolling Stones. It's jam-packed with a montage of hits that span a multitude of genres. Everything from Disco to Country, all the way down to that classic Stones sound that we know and love. Hit? Stinkers? Songs that were just meh? We break it all down on season 3, episode 10 of your favorite refrigerator repair man's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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WARNING: This episode contains language and descriptions of situations regarding instances of individuals becoming infected with a very contagious music-based fever and possible sickness. Listen at your own risk.

From a very young age we’re all taught that we grow, live, learn, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes and continue to grow—hell we even make the same mistakes twice, sometimes three times and that’s okay because we are living and learning along the way. This is all fine and good unless you beat the odds and rise to some sort of level of superstardom or fame. Because even though celebrities and influencers are human just like the rest of us, they are held to a much higher standard, and life is much less forgiving. Sprinkle in the many pieces that make up the internet, and you have a recipe for disaster. A recipe that if prepared just right can upend and destroy the best of careers—and for what? Just to prove the point that the person you’ve rallied everyone against has a differing opinion than you and your faithful keyboard warriors?

How have we gotten to the point where the collective internet feels like they have the right to take from someone everything that they’ve spent their entire lives working toward? How have we gotten to a place where another human is held to such a high standard of living they aren’t allowed to make mistakes like the rest of us—even if they learn from those mistakes, and don’t make them again? How have we gotten to the point where lyrics in a song become more tangible to the internet than the actual negative actions and decisions that someone has made in real life? This becomes a slippery slope when we’re talking about the rights of an individual and the freedom of speech that they’re entitled to. Where do we draw the line? Canceling or “Cancel culture” as it’s often referred to is dangerous when used improperly and it seems like we’re dealing with the fallout from this on a daily basis. Where does this end? Is there an end? Is there even an answer as to how we fix the problem at hand? We talk this and more on season 3 episode 9 of your favorite internet sleuths favorite music podcast. LET’S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

TL;DR: Women are music industry badasses.

Disclaimer: This is the second and final part of our two-part episode on Women That Rock, so if you've ended up here and you haven't listened to part one, it is suggested you start there—or hell carry on doing what you do, it's up to you.

Much like every other industry on earth, the music industry is dominated by old white guys that dictate who goes where, and what happens next. This has always been the case and is still the way things operate today. Throughout musical history, every so often a woman comes along and puts those old white guys in their place by showing them that the industry just wouldn't be the same without them. It might seem that due to the fact that the music industry is so heavily male-dominated that a female artist with any sort of talent at all gets noticed and becomes something—but it's quite the opposite. The women that are at the forefront of music, are the ones that deserve to be there, and they've had to work harder than everyone else to get where they are.

It's Women's History Month and in the second and final part of this multi-part episode, we continue to break down and unpack what it is to be not only a woman in the music industry but also a woman that is an absolute badass within the music industry. In part 2, we continue with even more heavy hitters, and we didn't even get around to mentioning everyone that deserves a mention (sorry in advance). Which heavy hitters you might ask? Wouldn't you like to know? Truthfully the only way to know is by tuning in and finding out. And to be completely honest, I'm just an unpaid intern, so giving you hints definitely isn't in my best interest—I can only do so much here.

It's season 3, episode 8 of your favorite Neighborhood Watch Block Captain's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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TL;DR: Women are music industry badasses.

Much like every other industry on earth, the music industry is dominated by old white guys that dictate who goes where, and what happens next. This has always been the case and is still the way things operate today. Throughout musical history, every so often a woman comes along and puts those old white guys in their place by showing them that the industry just wouldn't be the same without them. It might seem that due to the fact that the music industry is so heavily male-dominated that a female artist with any sort of talent at all gets noticed and becomes something—but it's quite the opposite. The women that are at the forefront of music, are the ones that deserve to be there, and they've had to work harder than everyone else to get where they are.

It's Women's History Month and in the first part of this multi-part episode, we start to break down and unpack what it is to be not only a woman in the music industry but also a woman that is an absolute badass within the music industry. In part 1, we get right to it with some heavy hitters, and this is just the beginning. Which heavy hitters you might ask? Wouldn't you like to know? Truthfully the only way to know is by tuning in and finding out. And to be completely honest, I'm just an unpaid intern, so giving you hints definitely isn't in my best interest—I can only do so much here.

It's season 3, episode 7 of your favorite Grammy Award Nominee's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

Infectious Groove Podcast, part of the OddPods Media Network.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of this episode, it is recommended that you not only take a listen to the album being reviewed but that you also listen to that album at full volume so that you can fully immerse yourself. Thank you for listening and joining in on the discussion. Enjoy.

This week we're starting off with something a little different than what you might be used to. Every now and again we will be picking an album, taking a listen, and then taking a deep dive into discussing that album as a whole. This is our first crack at it.

The 70's would be considered by many to be a rough time in our nation's history. Violence, protest, and hardship were at the forefront of everyone's thoughts. But it's the music that always ends up finding its way through to us no matter how hard times get, and this time was no different. Rough times make for great tunes, and John Fogerty knew exactly what he was doing when it came to translating the times at hand into monster hits. Creedance Clearwater Revival fans were in for a treat when "Cosmo's Factory" was released to the masses. Using his signature howling rasp, guitar, expert production, and intentional use of musical styles that both inspired and pushed the boundaries of what we were all used to hearing.

Cosmo's Factory is the fifth album by Creedence Clearwater Revival and it's chocked full of howling vocals, crisp instrumentation, massive hits, and an eleven-minute version of a song that most of us believe doesn't need to be eleven minutes long. This week we unpack this album little by little and discuss our thoughts. It's season three, episode six of your favorite handyman's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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I think we can all agree that growing up is hard to do. I think we can all also agree that music makes growing a tad bit more tolerable. Often times we forget just how important music is when it comes to shaping us into whom we grow to be as individuals. Looking back, it seems crazy to think that so many of us still listen to the same artists and acts that we did as kids. For others, their musical taste changed growing up as often as their mom's boyfriend did—and that equally plays an important part in what they listen to today.

At what point does someone settle into a majority of the music that they consume? Do they ever settle? Music is always transforming and transitioning into different forms of what it once ways, so how does one keep up? For some, as the music grows, they grow right along with it. This week we talk about what influenced us musically growing up, and what impact that had on what we listen to today. You're in for another fun one, but only if you tune in to season three, episode five of your mom's seventh boyfriend's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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TL;DR: Your favorite musical act or artist might be a sellout.

It's 1991 and you've just waited in line for several hours to get your hands on what you hope is the greatest Metallica album yet. You finally get home, spark up a doobie, crack open a cold one, and prepare to get your face melted off again by your favorite band. You press play, and almost as quickly as the sound waves hit your ears you start to cringe and become confused. Your finger finds the stop button as quickly as it hit play—as you just stare blankly at the jewel case this newly found piece of trash came in. "Wtf is this shit?" you think to yourself, still snarling under your breath about what your ears just had to endure. "Maybe it's just me" you murmur, and you hit play once again. This time you skip ahead a few tracks hoping to find something familiar, something that you're used to. You turn the volume knob to your right, as far as it will go, and hope for the best.
But the best was doing its best to elude you. This was no Metallica that you were used to—a buzzkill at best. You grab the jewel case to make sure you didn't grab the wrong album out of excitement. You pull the booklet out and give it a once over. Produced by Bob Rock. "Wtf is a Bob Rock, and what in the hell did he do to Metallica?" you snarl to yourself. Angry, you throw the case and the booklet into the garbage. "These guys are a bunch of God Damn sellouts!" you yell as you storm out of the room.

Fast forward to today, you've found your own little corner of the internet to hide in—trying day in, and day out to convince those you meet that Metallica sold themselves to the giant corporate devil the day that The Black Album was released.

"Selling out" and the music industry goes as far back as we can remember. They seemingly go hand in hand, but why? Countless acts have been accused of selling themselves and their fans short to get to the next levels of their career. But what really makes an artist or act a sellout—and who or what are they selling out? Does it matter if you hear your favorite band in a car commercial? What if your favorite rapper is trying to sell you some "sugar water shit"? Where do we draw the line? Isn't the idea to get yourself as many opportunities in the industry as possible in order to further your career? Who's calling the shots here? We talk about this and so much more on season 3, episode 4 of your favorite industry sellout's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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The misinterpretation of song lyrics goes back as far as songwriting does—because let's face it the only one that really knows what a song is about is the person or people writing it. So it really is easy to take something a certain way when you aren't even sure how it was supposed to be taken to begin with.
This is especially true when it comes to "love songs" or what we think sounds or feels like a love song. More often than not, a song that sounds like it's about love, is in fact about something much deeper and oftentimes much darker.

Traditionally love songs find their way into some of lifes most important moments, and they forever imbed themselves into how we think and feel about those moments. When those wedding bells ring, event DJs around the world cringe knowing they're going to have to explain to yet another "Bride-to-be" that no one can love one another enough to make it okay to be possessed by them and that certainly doesn't make them a better man.

This week we've taken it upon ourselves to discuss just a few of the constantly misinterpreted songs out there that people, for better or for worse think are love songs—which at face value may sound a whole lot like a love song but are about pretty much the exact opposite. If you're in the market for a marital celebration you may want to give this episode a listen first. It's season 3. episode 3 of your favorite wedding DJ's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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TL;DR: Holy Shit, it's Bill Champlin!

Here at IGP, we've been fortunate enough to sit down and talk with more than our fair share of seasoned musicians, and this week's episode is no different. Russ had the pleasure of catching up with musician, producer, singer, and Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Bill Champlin. Most notably known for his tenure with the American Classic Rock band Chicago. Bill is absolutely someone who comes to mind when we think of or talk about seasoned musicians. During his almost twenty-year run with Chicago, Bill sang as the lead vocalist on some of the band's biggest hits.

Beyond the critically acclaimed mainstream success of Chicago, Bill has also maintained a successful solo career and continued to work with Sons of Champlin—a band he started back in high school. Side note, if you've ever watched or even heard of the old TV police drama "In the Heat of the Night" which ran on both NBC and CBS for several seasons then you got to hear Bill front and center each week because he is the one that sings the theme song at the beginning of each episode.

You're probably thinking to yourself, well that's all fine and dandy but what the hell is Bill up to nowadays? We're glad you asked (or were at least thinking about asking), but you're going to have to open your favorite podcast app, open your favorite podcast up (us), and then listen to this episode. I suppose you could also go to his Wikipedia page but we cannot verify any of that, and why waste your time when you can hear it directly from Bill himself on the newest episode of your favorite Chicago tribute band's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Find Bill Champlin on facebook @billchamplinmusic and twitter @billchamplin.
You can also visit his official website at www.billchamplin.com and listen to/buy "Livin' For Love" on your favorite music platform.

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Guess who's back, back again, IGP's back...tell your friends.

Okay, that was an awful way to start this off but it was the only thing that came to mind—also who reads this shit anyhow? That's neither here nor there I suppose. Somehow, someway, we've made it all the way to season three, and it feels so good to be back! Okay, we're done with the Eminemisms, scouts honor.

You're probably wondering what you might have missed while we were gone—no worries we've got that handled for you. It was our 1-year anniversary, a.k.a our podday, a.ka our gol damn birthday. So really all you missed out on was sending us some of those b-day dolla dolla bills to infectiousgroovepodcash@gmail.com (via paypal ofcourse)...we're kidding though.........kind of.

We're back at it feelin' like a freshly pressed triple LP, and boy do we have a treat for you. Russ went ahead and dug into the Infectious Groove archives and put together a little something special for all of you. Join us as we take a journey all the way back to the beginning of a time where we not only had no clue what we were doing (as a show) but we always almost always had no clue what Michelle was talking about (yes even back then).

Think of this as a bit of a clip-show, you know like a shit-show, but way cooler.

It's season three, episode one of your favorite Subway Sandwich Artist's favorite music podcast, LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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New year, same show. Who dis?

TLDR: THANK YOU!

Well, 2020 was nothing short of the largest dumpster fire any of us probably have ever witnessed. As Parker McCollum once said "It's been a hell of a year", and honestly we couldn't agree more. With that being said, if it weren't for everything unfolding as it did, this podcast probably wouldn't even exist—and for that, we are truly thankful. We've somehow made it out of season two, and are going full throttle into season three, and that is because of all of you—we certainly wouldn't have gotten this far if it weren't for all of you tuning in each week—so from all three of us, thank you, it truly means the world to us to be able to connect with each of you every week.

Whether you're into streaming music or not (and you probably are) Spotify's place at the top of the streaming game is undeniable—and before you even say it, we know they should be paying artists more and we are absolutely an advocate for that happening, but that is a whole other episode worth of shenanigans to talk about. Spotify has made it easier than ever to wrap up your year in music by letting you know specifically how many times you caught Bieber fever, were looking for that Vitamin D, or even how long you were staring at the Man in the Mirror.
A bit creepy if you ask us—no wonder Kyle and Michelle are skeptical about these god damn robots thinking they know everything about what we're listening to. Regardless of how accurate the robots actually are, we unwrap our own Spotify 2020 Wrapped stats for all of you as we bring this season to a close. Top songs, top artists, and so much more.

It's season two, episode 19 of your favorite algorithm's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

Thank you again to all of our listeners, supporters, and haters. Without you, we are nothing. Thank you to Manscaped for keeping our balls happy. Thank you to the OddPods Media Network for giving us a place to rest our mics and last but not least thank you to Spreaker for giving us a platform where all of you can listen in each week. Love ya'll!

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Disclaimer: We were going to make this the holiday episode, but Jesus and Kyle are still fighting over who's birthday was more fun—so this is what you get.

TLDR: Long story short, things change and so does our taste in music.

A wise man once said "The more you grow, the more you know", and while we've found out over the last four years that this saying isn't necessarily as accurate as we once thought—there is some truth to it (especially when it comes to this weeks topic). Let's face it, musical acts come and go (or sometimes they just won't go away... like Creed), and oftentimes so does our taste in music. There are a ton of things that make us change our minds about an artist or an act. Maybe they're awful as a live act, maybe they completely changed direction with their music, or maybe you realized they're a moron and just not for you. Hell, maybe you thought something wasn't for you, and boom you heard a song one day and hallelujah you wanted some more of that and now you're a Super Fan (not to be confused with Super American)—we get it, we really do.

So sit back, watch your neighbor (finally) take down all of their Trump paraphernalia, and get lost in season two, episode eighteen of your favorite Amazon delivery driver's favorite music podcast.

LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over the next 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

You're on your way to meet some friends at some new restaurant in South Detroit, but as you're nearing the city you're beginning to realize that there are in fact no freeway signs pointing you in the direction of "South" Detroit. Growing more and more confused the further and further you find yourself in the city you finally give in, pull over, and ask a passerby for help. "Hey man, can you tell me how to get to South Detroit?". "South Detroit? You mean that song they play at all the hockey games?" a man looking somewhat inconvenienced replies. Yes? you say, now even more confused. You pull out your phone, pull up maps, and see if you can perhaps find this elusive and mysterious part of the city. While doing so you notice that you have a Youtube recommendation that you've yet to check out, so you do. Oddly enough it's a video of a guy singing Journey's monster hit "Faithfully", but it isn't Steve Perry, yet it sounds damn near identical. Like mostly everyone watching, your mind is blown, and the rest is history.

Fast forward a few years, and though you might not have found what you were looking for that night, you did find something along with the rest of the world—and that something was Filipino singer/songwriter and future frontman (though he didn't know it yet) of one of the most well-known and iconic bands on the planet. This week we had the pleasure of catching up with Arnel Pineda. Best known for his role as the current lead singer for the band Journey—but that's not all he's been up to. There certainly is more than meets the eye when it comes to this guy—plus Russ finally gets to set the record straight on the infamous (and very much non-existent) South Detroit.

If you're a fan of Journey, if you're a fan of music, hell if you're a fan of Steve Perry (because this guy sounds just like him) you're not going to want to miss this one. It's season two, episode seventeen of your favorite cover band's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Over here at IGP, we've come up with a quick word problem for you, ready? What do you get when you take an intimidated Kyle, add an inconvenienced Michelle, and then throw in a self-proclaimed recovering music snob named Russ? If your answer was "this podcast duh", you're both a little right and a little wrong. The answer that would get you the most points is three people who go about obtaining physical media in similar but mostly different ways.

TLDR: GO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.

Record stores have long been labeled as the place where supposed music snobs hung out and joked about kids that "didn't or wouldn't understand" the importance of vinyl—and while there is some truth to this, you might be surprised by just how welcoming the vinyl community actually is. We've talked about the film Vinyl Nation on multiple episodes and even spoken to the directors in an episode solely dedicated to the film. The film takes a deep dive into the vinyl community, and what we learned is that it's really not full of just music snobs that think they know everything about the medium.
A vinyl resurgence has been in full swing for a few years now and it's seemingly easier than ever to find your favorite albums on wax—so much so that big-box retailers have even gotten into the game. So where does your local record store fit into that? Glad you asked, and right now they're fitting in just fine. It's gotten to a point where it can even be a little confusing as to where you should or shouldn't be getting your vinyl from. From quality to pricing, variety, and even convenience—we even talk a little about the dreaded PICTURE DISC! O-M-G, you're not gonna wanna miss this one! It's season two, episode sixteen of your favorite record store clerk's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Chances are that when you think of a "Hall Of Fame" your first thought is almost always going to lead to something having to do with sports—unless you're from Ohio (yes there is more than just Cedar Point in Ohio) or unless you're a musician. If either of those two things are true, then you might have immediately thought of a different type of "Hall of Fame". One that represents the best, most influential, and talented humans to ever step foot on to the Rock & Roll scene—right? One that even has an accompanying museum (which you can visit) full of musical artifacts for you to gawk at. But wait, what about all of the other genres full of insanely talented musicians—where do they fit in? Well, that's a damn good question and one that has stirred up more than its fair share of controversy over the years.

This also might be what happens when a group of people who aren't even musicians get together and try to haphazardly put together a plan of how one singular group or genre of musicians should be recognized for their accomplishments within the industry—because you know, the Grammy's definitely wasn't cutting it. Once referred to as "an utter and complete load of bollocks ... run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn’t know rock 'n' roll if it hit them in the face." by Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden—and well he may have been on to something.

In this episode, we're joined by Friend Of The Show Joe where we discuss all things Hall Of Fame, Rock & Roll style. From musical boners, snubs, sexism, racism, should, should nots, have, have nots, replicas, rule-following, spaghetti dinners, and the politics of running an operation and possibly not understanding that there was in fact music that existed before that of Rock 'N' Roll.

It's season two, episode fifteen of your favorite Ohioan's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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Technology. Music. When you marry the two, a bit of magic can happen—and it oftentimes does, but what happens when technology starts getting in the way of how music is created and consumed? If anyone can grab a laptop and a bootleg version of some software that allows you to produce and create your own music then where does "making it", and having to earn your way to the top fit in? Where does quality control start and end? In the music industry's current state, it seems like anyone and everyone can get a "record deal"—and well they pretty much have (if we're being honest here). This has lead music as a whole to look and feel more diluted than ever before. But is it really at the fault of how technology is being utilized within the industry? Many people would say yes, and probably just as many would say no.

Jack White may look and sound like the final boss you have to overcome when you're trying to escape Corktown, but the way he looks at music as a whole directly translates into the music he creates. In his case, the less modern technology the better, and that works flawlessly for him but there is a slew of music industry veterans that have embraced and utilized every piece of modern technology they could get their hands on and created some absolute masterpieces while doing so. So which is it? Digital or Analog? Hell, why not both? So bring your acoustic guitar, your drum machine, your favorite music medium and sit your ass down for this one. It's season two episode fourteen of your favorite music producer's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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mo·ti·va·tion
noun
- the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
"escape can be a strong motivation for travel"
- the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.
"keep staff up to date and maintain interest and motivation"

There is nothing like finding that perfect song that pushes you past giving in while you're trying to finish that last half mile at the gym. Or when that one song comes on that helps get you through that last half hour at work. But what is it that enables a certain song to be able to get you going? Do people use a lot of the same songs in order to find motivation in what they're doing? Are they're key elements that make a song motivational? We discuss this and so much more on this brand new guestless episode. It's season two, episode thirteen of your favorite motivational guru's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!

Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.

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It's been a long flight but you're finally up and able to stretch your cramped legs as you make your way through the airport. As you're hurrying your way to baggage claim you hear a familiar name come over the loudspeaker. Duff McKagan? "Why the hell is Duff McKagan welcoming me to Seattle", you ask yourself. It's really beside the point, but odd nonetheless. "Is this the 'Seattle Sound' everyone has been talking about?", you wonder quietly in your head. Maybe it's Peugeot Sound? That would make more sense, at least to you.
You quickly find the nearest person that doesn't appear to be a tourist and ask them to help you find the "Seattle Sound"—of course you mean Peugeot Sound but he doesn't know that, and frankly at this point neither do you. "Seattle Sound"? The man replies with a confused look on his face."You mean like Nirvana?" he replies with heavy toned sarcasm in his voice. "No?" You reply, now even more confused. "Nirvana is a band, but what does that have to do with Seattle Sound?". "It's THE Seattle Sound, man" the man replies as he grows visibly irritated. "Look", the man says, "there is a record shop down the street, head there and when you get inside have them point you toward Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana—just to name a few". "Okay sounds good, thanks man" you reply in a hurried nervous voice. You part ways and from there you do just as he said, and from that day on, your life will never be the same.

There are more than a few critically acclaimed musical acts to hail from Seattle, but none that caused as much noise like the ones that developed their own grungy, dirty, heavy, and unique sound. Dubbed the "Seattle Sound", these bands created something new, something unlike everything else that was currently bleeding the airwaves dry at the time and they were able to pave their own lane into music history by doing so.

In this episode, we're joined by CJ from the PodAskew Podcast and we're talking all things Seattle, and all things music. With a heavy focus on Grunge and the "Seattle Sound", we have all come to know and love. Whether you consider yourself a fan of grunge music or not (you might even be a fan and not even know it), you're not going to want to miss this one. It's season two episode twelve of your favorite fish monger's favorite music podcast. Let's GO!

Find PodAskew Podcast on all of your favorite social media outlets.
Listen to Podaskew Podcast wherever you find all of your favorite podcasts.

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 It's always refreshing when a musician takes a step back and realizes they have more to say than what their current offering might allow them to. Ahhh yes the side project, that's it—It's Kind of like having a mistress, except there is usually considerably less drama, though there are always exceptions (insert crazy side project band drama story here). It's even more refreshing when that side project unleashes something completely different than what you're used to hearing from that particular artist—and that's exactly what we get with Brian Elmquist and JOY CLUB. Better known for his role as singer/songwriter/guitarist and 1/3 of The Lone Bellow, Brian decided to try something different this time. 
 JOY CLUB is the collaborative musical effort of Brian and long time friend and producer Justin Glasco. JOY CLUB became the outlet for all things experimental when it came to the music that both Brian and Justin were accustomed to. But for Elmquist, it was about more than just experimenting with new sounds and ideas. JOY CLUB became a place to process the hardships, truths, and vulnerabilities that come with sobriety, which for Elmquist was something brand new, just like JOY CLUB. 
 We had the pleasure of catching up with Brian, whom we all consider to be a good friend to talk about all things JOY CLUB, the new EP, The Lone Bellow, sobriety, and how he's navigating the difficulties of being a creative during a pandemic. It's season two episode eleven of your favorite grocery store clerk's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!
 Find JOY CLUB on facebook!
Check out the new EP "Just A Dream" here!
For all things The Lone Bellow, visit their official website.
Find The Lone Bellow on facebook, twitter, and Instagram.
Listen to Half Moon Light here!
 Keep up with all of the music we talk about in each episode by listening to the Infectious Groove Podcast Companion Songs playlist, exclusively on Spotify.
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 Michael Jackson. Chances are when you hear that name a few thoughts come to mind. Many of those thoughts were strategically placed right where you were thinking about them, by the media. Few people have been scrutinized and demonized as badly as the late great King Of Pop, and for what? The theories and allegations seem to never end, but with no actual factual proof, they disappear as fast as they appeared to begin with. No longer around to defend himself, his name and reputation have had to rely on those willing and brave enough to defend him. People like his nephew Taj Jackson, who we had the pleasure of sitting down with to talk all things Michael, including his new film "The Truth Runs Marathons"—and to say nothing was off-limits is putting it pretty lightly. Whether you're an MJ fan or not, this is an episode that might cause you to lose the pause button. Innocent until proven guilty, or guilty until proven innocent? It doesn't really matter because "Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons". It's season two, episode ten of your favorite Jackson's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!
 For all things Taj, visit his official website.
Find Taj on twitter, facebook, and Instagram!
Help the truth be told here.
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 2020 Discover Pods Awards finalist for "Best Music Podcast". Vote here!
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 The resurgence of the vinyl record is undeniable, and more than a few years into a comeback vinyl and vinyl collectors seem to be everywhere. But why? What is it about this nearly one-hundred-year-old medium that has sucked everyone in and eventually lead to it outselling CDs? In this episode, we had the pleasure of digging in the crates and catching up with Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone, director/producers of the brand new (and fantastically done) documentary VINYL NATION—where we got to talk with them about all things vinyl. The film gives you a first-hand look into the comeback of the record. A little bit of history, more than a few stories, and the search for the truths of those finding themselves immersed in a world where they have much more in common than they might have once thought. You're not going to want to miss this one. It's Season Two Episode Nine of your favorite vinyl collector's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!
For all things VINYL NATION and info on where you can see the film visit their official website.
Check out the official trailer for the film!
Find them on facebook and Instagram!
BUY A TICKET. WATCH AT HOME. SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS.
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 It's not every day that someone refuses to pay sixty or even one hundred dollars to see one of America's greatest musical treasures, but sometimes mistakes are made and in return—lessons are learned. Tom Petty (with and without The Heartbreakers) is synonymous with Americana as we know it. From scaring the s#!t out of us with his extra creepy music videos when we were kids, to us all coming of age together with his monstrous hit "Free Fallin'". If Tom Petty wasn't a part of some sort of your life growing up, did you ever really even listen to music bro? This week we finally caught up with our mate Will from The Limehouse Podcast to talk all things Tom, all things Petty, and all things Heartbreaker. We heard he fancied himself some Petty so we thought who better to have on an episode all about Tom Petty. We had a bloody fu$%in' riot of a time, and you will too whether you like it or not. It's season two, episode eight of your favorite Brit's favorite music podcast. LET'S GO!
Find The Limehouse Podcast everywhere you find your favorite pods that you cast.
Give Will some S#!t on twitter!
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It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip through a very exciting album tournament. Kyle picked 8 albums for the tournament and so did Russ, bringing the grand total of albums to 16. Each week, Kyle & Russ state their case for why they're cjosen album should win, then Michelle picked the winner.

Some music giants are among those chosen for battle: Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Carole King, Eminem, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Silversun Pickups, The Weeknd and more square up over the course of the tournament.

Settle in, listen up and check out these bonus episodes over the next 16 weeks! It's the first re-release, trip down memory lane with your favorite podcast, the Infectious Grove Podcast!

  Some say that musicians are a dime a dozen, and to some degree that may be true. The only thing about that is, not all musicians are created equal—and the ones who stand out are the ones that break the rules, defy the odds, and turn the music industry on it's head. That's exactly what Edward "Eddie" Van Halen did when he set out on his path to be one of the greatest rock stars the world will ever know. Whether you're a Van Halen fan or not, Eddie's impact on the music industry as a whole is undeniable. Van Halen may have had more breakups and makeups than Paris Hilton, but that revolving lineup lead to some of the greatest and most renowned rock ballads of all time. When Eddie picked up a guitar, no one was ever really sure what they were going to hear, only that it would be something they most likely had never heard before. What Eddie did with a guitar is what Salvador Dali did with a paintbrush, and they will both forever be known for being one of the greatest to ever do what they did. It's with a heavy heart that we bring you the seventh episode of the second season of your favorite band's, favorite guitar player's—favorite music podcast.
 Edward Lodewijk Van Halen
January 26th, 1955 - October 6th, 2020

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 It's not every day that a little bit of Twitter banter turns into having the opportunity to interview the top person on your list of people you'd want to interview for your podcast, but every now and then a little social media miracle occurs—and in this case that is exactly what happened for Russ. By the grace of the Twitter gods, the man, the myth, the legend, drummer, author, and one-sixth of the original line up for The Black Crowes—Mr. Steve Gorman joined us for what turned out to be a fantastic conversation about the history of the band, moving on, his new book, Trigger Hippy, and so much more. If you're a fan of The Black Crowes you're certainly not going to want to miss this one. If you're not a fan of The Black Crowes you might just find yourself being one after you give this one a listen.
Buy Steve Gorman's new book Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes--A Memoir.
Check out Trigger Hippy!
Find Steve Gorman on the radio!
Tweet at Steve Gorman on Twtter!
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 From one hundred dollar cell phones to two hundred and fifty dollar concert tickets, sprinkle in pay by the package cable TV— Granddad always said  "That's how they getcha". This week we caught up with Rob of the Fat, Drunk, And Stupid Podcast to talk about music festivals. The good, the bad, the great, and the never again. We also discuss our current situation with virtual music festivals/concerts and the potential return of in-person music festivals. What will the musical future of festivals hold? Not even Dr. Fauci knows, and well he's a Doctor. We said f**k that and decided to get a second opinion so we asked Dr. Pepper, and he didn't know either—but he was able to quench our thirst (which might hold us over for a little while).
 Music News. Jammy Jams. And a damn good time.
 Ten dollar beers, and seven dollar bottles of water. That's how they getcha.
 Make sure to tune in to the Fat, Drunk, And Stupid Podcast. Find it wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
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