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Music is the soundtrack to our lives... Check out Music The Lifeblood for tons of new Metal, Hardcore and Punk-Rock music from bands you need to hear. Plus, interviews from some of our favorite Artists and Musicians and conversations about how music has impacted our lives. INTRO MUSIC: "GENERATION BEHIND" BY CANCERSLUG. FIND THEM @ http://www.officialcancerslug.com MUSIC THE LIFEBLOOD AD MUSIC: "PLEASURE FROM PAIN" BY TYRANIS. FIND THEM @ http://www.tyranis.com/
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A podcast about discographies. A different artist every season. Currently in Season 6! Join Adam, Steve, and Lucas, as they go album by album, track by track, to find out if context can change your experience of music, how people become obsessed with artists, and to ultimately answer the question 'what is music?' Expect in-depth analysis, tedious tangents, controversial music opinions, and an exhaustive attitude to context. Also expect to find out more about the artists (and the hosts) than ...
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It's a new music show (mostly) hosted by 20-year WBCN veteran dj Shred. We believe we need to keep moving forward with what we listen to and want to share our musical findings with as many folks as we possibly can, because we feel the bands we play should be more widely heard like it used to happen when a band was giving airplay on the local radio station. I come from that world and think we need to continue to push it for a bigger audience to enjoy and give these bands a lifeblood. Email us ...
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The OTR Academy was founded to help new long haul truck drivers overcome career threatening challenges facing most new CDL holders. We’re here to help you get your Over-the-Road career off to a strong promising start.CDL STEVE’S BIO:Steve Fowler, aka CDL Steve, is an active long haul truck driver and published author who has seen dozens of new drivers struggle and leave the trucking industry within that critical first 3 year window. Steve firmly believes those who reach that 3 year anniversa ...
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The Big Mates discuss death, memory, Emmerdale, and Automatic for the People by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by concluding their analysis of the band's eighth studio album, released in 1992. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and o…
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Hello, folks, we have achieved episode 69 of our new music podcast, featuring 5 of the best new songs that are out there each week, hosted by 1-time 20-year WBCN dj, Shred for you to plug into those mostly deaf ears of yours and create some fun and excitement for yourself: listening to new music. Cut it out. I never do that anymore. I like Kansas a…
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The Big Mates discuss record collecting, Andy Kaufman, the Monty Hall Problem, and Automatic for the People by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by continuing their analysis of the band's eighth studio album, released in 1992. They talk about the writing and recording process, the conte…
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Here it is, episode 68 of our new music podcast, The Broken Cassette Player, hosted by former 20-year WBCN dj Shred in his spare time to offer new music to any ears that will open up enough to hear what we have for them (and not many do). This week we have Clairo, Toro y Moi, Jack Kays, Pretty Sick and Starving Wolves sharing their amazing new tune…
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The Big Mates discuss straws, Uncle Tupelo, Frasier, and Automatic for the People by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's eighth studio album, released in 1992. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, an…
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We have reached episode 67 of our weekly new music podcast called The Broken Cassette Player that looks to be very often shared at facebook, but according to stats from Buzzsprout is listened to in sparing fashion. We will always do our best to expose good new songs for you to turn your ears onto something almost arousing to hear. Your 5 samples th…
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The Big Mates provide gentle and celebratory audio commentary for R.E.M.'s performance on MTV Unplugged in1991. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the performance as originally broadcast on MTV. Dig out those official DVDs to watch along... Or don't - the episode works fine either way! Our next episode comes out Monday July 8th and will begin our deep-…
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The Broken Cassette Player podcast, hosted by 20-year WBCN dj Shred is up to episode 66 of this weekly new music event and more for you to invest a small amount of time, like 19:31 to hear 5 new bands you should be listening to, instead of the other drek you've been subjected to: Hayes Noble, Dexter And The Moonrocks, Coral Moons, The Japanese Hous…
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The Big Mates discuss greetings, The Bear, spoken word, and Out of Time by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by wrapping up their analysis of the band's seventh studio album, released in 1991. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offe…
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episode 65 of The Broken Cassette Player, new music podcast hosted by former 20-year WBCN radio vet, Shred, drops, featuring 5 of the best new tunes you are to plug into those ear sockets of yours: Sum 41, CloZure, Bleachers (Jesse Malin), Bear Hands and Pale Waves. Listen for free, 19:25 playing time on Amazon music is what we say.…
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The Big Mates discuss illicit apples, ribs, Pearl Jam, and Out of Time by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's seventh studio album, released in 1991. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up…
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The Broken Cassette Player, episode 64 is here!
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episode 64 of the new music podcast, hosted by former WBCN dj Shred in a short 20-minute, free to listen to format, is up for you to hear. New music by Eminem, Clairo, Unessential Oils, Myles Smith and The Hard Maybes deserve your ears' attention.By Shred (Edward Jacobs)
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The Big Mates discuss violins, harpsichords, flugelhorns, and Out of Time by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's seventh studio album, released in 1991. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer…
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We just keep plugging away, providing 5 of the best songs out there for folks to hear each week and it's mostly just deaf ears out there, but some are brave and do new things for themselves, like discover new music in their available time. I know we have to first grab your attention. This week former 20-year WBCN dj Shred gives you 5 songs you need…
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Writing About R.E.M. with John Hunter
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Adam sits down with author John Hunter to discuss his book, Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.. Adam and John chat about all things R.E.M., and explore why he wrote the book, what the book encompasses, and the challenges in tackling such a wide-reaching story. They also touch on the differences in fandom today, online music discourse, and John’s…
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We have reached episode 62 of the now weekly new music podcast hosted by former WBCN dj Shred, when he's not out photographing a college hockey game, which is now in offseason. We always play 5 new songs by bands sometimes you've heard of and sometimes you haven't, but each and every tune is amazing, because there is no way we would just play anyth…
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The Big Mates provide incendiary and probably life-changing audio commentary for Tourfilm, the first live video release by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film as originally presented on VHS/Laserdisc compilation and also dig into how it was made, how R.E.M. have progressed as a live band, and explore the whole 1989 Green World Tour. Dig …
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BONUS: Lifeblood 20 (with Greg Haver)
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Adam and Steve discuss the recent reissue of Lifeblood by Manic Street Preachers, a comprehensive set, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album. They are joined by music producer Greg Haver, who produced the original album and here looks back at the last 20 years of Lifeblood, how people's reaction to it has changed, and how he viewed that ini…
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Episode 61 of the former WBCN dj Shred produced podcast drops featuring 5 new songs from chances are bands you've never heard of before, but should be putting in between those ears of yours to offer yourself something new, engaging, exciting to happen in your life moment: BBY, Milly, Savior Adore, Islands and Joywave all have music featured. 18 min…
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The Big Mates discuss bass strings, 8 Mile, Amanda Lynne, and Green by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by concluding their analysis of the band's sixth studio album, released in 1988. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up an…
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BREAKING NEWS: Billie Eilish - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
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BONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish. They give their first impressions and pick some standout tracks. Join the conversation on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpod E-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.com G…
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We have reached episode 60 of the former WBCN dj Shred-produced new music podcast, always featuring 5 new songs by sometimes bands you know, sometimes bands you don't for you to plug into that stuffed full head of yours for refreshing enjoyment. I know, most of you don't even read. I can't be bothered. Amazon music is out favorite home for a free l…
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The Big Mates discuss naughty fishermen, floppy top half, Requiem for a Tuesday, and Green by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's sixth studio album, released in 1988. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the s…
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The Big Mates discuss olive oil, Christmas, strings, and two side projects from members of Radiohead. Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to the subject of their fourth season in order to catch up the extra-curricular activities of members of Radiohead. First up is the string-laden and atmospheric third album from Philip Selway, Strange Dance. Then they …
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Yes, we have reached episode 59 of the former WBCN dj Shred-produced new music podcast that exposes 5 great tunes each week (or less) for you to tap into your collection of good bands you listen to. We do know listening to Pink Floyd can get rather tedious and boring at times. Once again, we have the most amazing for you to hear and this week chall…
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The Broken Cassette Player podcast (criminally under-listened) hosted by 20-year WBCN dj Shred hits episode 58 with 5 more unreal songs you need to hear by A Carousel Moon, Pearl Jam (yes, that band), The Beaches, The Last Dinner Party and Wallows all pack a wallop if you'll allow yourself to hear them. Maybe if you do listen, you can message us yo…
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The Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss ratings, rankings, creasy head holes, and the career of R.E.M. from 1980 - 1987. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band, having covered the five records that encompass "the I.R.S. years." They place each album previously covered into the context of this era, they re…
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The Big Mates provide mesmerising and entirely necessary audio commentary for Succumbs, the first video release by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the VHS/Laserdisc compilation featuring music videos and films from 1983 through to 1986. Head to YouTube to watch along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzWrTWsV5vI&t Or don't - the episode works …
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Former 20-year WBCN dj Shred has a new episode, #57 of his weekly podcast The Broken Cassette Player with songs by AWOLNATION, Ekko Astral, Remo Drive, Spanish Love Songs and Twenty-One Pilots to give to you in a 100% free listening platform on Amazon Music. We play 5 new songs to hear each week, giving you some exposure to more recent music that w…
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The Big Mates discuss Christmas tree etiquette, goose related nightmares, Flea from Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and Document by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by finishing up their track-by-track analysis of the band's fifth studio album, released in 1987. They talk about the writing and…
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Here is episode 56 of the new music and more podcast that former WBCN dj Shred does on a weekly basis now since August 2023. We have another 5 amazing songs for like the 6 people listed who listen to us to hear: Mini Trees, Kid Kapichi, Gulfer, Einsturzende Neubauten and Milly all have songs you should put in those mostly closed items on the side o…
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We are musically challenging any listeners to this episode with 5 bands that sound completely different from one another in a concise 20:51 of free playing time for you to put something new and beautiful into those crusty ears of yours. Listen to new songs by The Greeting Committee, Two-Man Giant Squid, Harpers, Saya Gray and Hana Vu. If you're not…
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The Big Mates discuss file naming conventions, Role Models, trickle-down economics, and Document by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's fifth studio album, released in 1987. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding…
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Episode 54 of the new music podcast former 20-year WBCN vet dj Shred hosts each week, featuring 5 new songs to plug into those otherwise polluted ears of yours. Only 16:28 of your time is necessary for you to achieve something new in your life this week. We wish you the best, always. We have a truly schizophrenic mix for you: St. Vincent, Me Like B…
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The Big Mates discuss running, arranging the arrangements of a meeting, paste, and go to see The Smile live at the Brighton Centre. Adam, Steve, and Lucas converge in Brighton in order to experience a live show by Radiohead sidproject, The Smile. They discuss their expectations, live business, and both their initial and considered reactions to the …
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Team Shred Radio (you know 20-year WBCN radio guy) presents episode 53 of the weekly new music podcast, always featuring 5 new songs for you to digest, and this week in an unconscious effort to boost our listenership, we have loaded the episode with popular artists that lots of folks know, but maybe some new songs by those artists you have yet to h…
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1 week later, here it is again: episode 52 of the former 20-year WBCN dj Shred-induced radio style on the Broken Cassette Player podcast. We have 5 "new" bands for you to hear, including stylings coming from Aldrch, BBY, CARR, The Staves and Bleachers. No one is really listening to us, and as the folks who are not, have way more important things to…
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The Big Mates discuss liner notes, The Velvet Underground, being nice, and Dead Letter Office by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by exploring the collection of b-sides they released in 1987. They talk about where each track came from, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up an…
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We have hit episode 51 of the new music podcast hosted by former 20-year WBCN dj Shred. On this we have for you to hear Beartooth, Dead Poet Society, Declan McKenna, girl in red and Hot Wax in 18 minutes of free listening time, mostly we like Amazon Music platform. Put something new in your head musically. You're easily getting too boring.…
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R.E.M. Clip-a-palooza 82-86 Commentary
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The Big Mates provide exciting and tangential audio commentary for a selection of R.E.M. clips ranging from 1982 to 1986. Confronted with very little good footage of the Pageantry tour, Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss a range of clips, from news reports, live performances, interviews, and promos from across the band's career so far! There's also som…
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It's hear, we have reached it: episode 50 of the podcast former WBCN dj Shred started near the start of COVID, but has busted out to weekly episodes since late August and has posted to a milestone marker. This week hear new tunes by Grouplove, Twenty-One Pilots, Slothrust, Babebee and Judah & The Lion, all in a very condensed for your time format t…
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The Big Mates discuss Godzilla, a car crash, The Lion King, and Lifes Rich Pageant by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by finishing up their track-by-track analysis of the band's fourth studio album, released in 1986. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surro…
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Episode 49 of the podcast former WBCN dj Shred hosts is up for your ears to hear. New songs by new bands for your head: Alice Merton, Laura Jane Grace, Housewife, The Voidz and Catbells. We hope it's somehow worth 20 minutes of your time to introduce yourself to something new. I know I am asking way to much of us. We are old. Thinking is difficult.…
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The Big Mates discuss bedtime routines, contact lenses, gravity, and Lifes Rich Pageant by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their track-by-track analysis of the band's fourth studio album, released in 1986. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surr…
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Episode 48 of former WBCN dj Shred's weekly since August new music podcast, featuring 5 great bands performing amazing tunes folks should hear. This week listen to House & Home, Territories, Liza Anne, Subsonic Eye and The Greeting Committee, and let's us know you are there.By Shred (Edward Jacobs)
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The Big Mates discuss BIG NEWS, Band of Brothers, animals, and Lifes Rich Pageant by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's fourth studio album, released in 1986. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, an…
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For episode 47, we have 5 completely unreal, new songs for you to hear, if you're paying attention to us at all, which by our 5 plays last time out means you are too wrapped up in whatever you're doing, not paying attention or listening to us, so you are missing out. This time hear new, amazing songs by Doublecamp, Shallow Pools, The Staves, Waxaha…
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R.E.M. Live on Rockpalast 1985 Commentary
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The Big Mates provide lively and intellectual audio commentary for R.E.M. Live on Rockpalast in 1985. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance (and a whole host of other, completely unrelated things) as broadcast on German TV. They also dig into their thoughts surrounding R.E.M. this far into the season. A must! Head to YouTube to watch …
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Since August, we have been hosting this podcast on a weekly basis, exposing new music, just like we used to back in the day, but now the medium is online and much less tangible. If you use those ears on this vehicle of the former WBCN dj Shred-produced The Broken Cassette Player, we thank you. For episode 46 we have 5 explosively great tunes by Bad…
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Fables of the Reconstruction (Pt. 2)
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The Big Mates discuss the U.S. civil war, Foo Fighters, aliens, and Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their track-by-track analysis on the band's third studio album, released in 1985. They talk about the writing and recording process, the cont…
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