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Ticketmaster is no stranger to strong criticism. But the fiascos surrounding rollouts of recent tours by artists like Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen has brought tensions at an all time high - with the Department of Justice launching antitrust investigations into Live Nation, the Senate holding hearings about Ticketmaster's presale operations an…

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli talk with author/musician Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom) and The Church studio owner Teresa Knox about the definitive biography of legendary musician, composer, and performer Leon Russell - The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock and Roll History on Hachette Books The Teresa Knox and Bill Janovitz Playl…

A Tribute to Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, and David Crosby. The last in our series, hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli ruminate o’er the collective canon of three music icons who passed in 2023. This episode focuses on David Crosby of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in all their permutations. David Crosby Playlist…

Sometimes the best way to throw shade at someone is through music. So which three diss songs do we feel contain the most cutting and vicious verbal attacks recorded to tape? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related …

A Tribute to Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, and David Crosby. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli ruminate o’er the collective canon of three music icons who passed in 2023. Part 2 discusses the legacy of Jeff Beck! A Tribute to Jeff BeckBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

Bamboozle was easily one of the most eclectic music festivals of the 00s - one that evolved from pop punk roots to a gathering of all types of genres. But the New Jersey festival’s return after an 11 year absence has so far been… lackluster at best, with the rollout of its lineup and pricing causing lots of confusion (and frankly frustration) among…

A Tribute to Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, and David Crosby. Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli ruminate o’er the collective canon of three music icons who passed in 2023, beginning with composer/arranger / recording artist / bon vivant Burt Bacharach. The Music of Burt Bacharach PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

Paramore's return after a nearly 5 year hiatus was met with much excitement from fans and critics alike. But does Hayley Williams and co.'s comeback album, “This Is Why,” live up to the high expectations? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. I…

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with the author of Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins which is the first full biography of the legendary musician / composer, chronicling the story of a freedom fighter and spiritual seeker whose life has been as much of a thematic improvisation as his music! A Conversation With Aid…

Author, historian, and bassist Paul Steinbeck joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the book Sound Experiments: The Music of the AACM. Founded on Chicago’s South Side in 1965 and still thriving today, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is the most influential collective organization in jazz and…

Author, historian, and bassist Paul Steinbeck joins hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss the book Sound Experiments: The Music of the AACM. Founded on Chicago’s South Side in 1965 and still thriving today, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is the most influential collective organization in jazz a…

The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 (which includes everyone from Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, and Kate Bush, to Willie Nelson, George Michael, and the White Stripes), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2023 nominees are most likely to get inducted in…

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with the author of Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins which is the first full biography of the legendary musician/composer, chronicling the story of a freedom fighter and spiritual seeker whose life has been as much of a thematic improvisation as his music! A Conversation With Aidan…

Rihanna playing the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show this year is a dream come true for millions of fans. So which 3 songs do we hope the Barbadian megastar sings during the biggest sporting event in the world? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three …

Pink Floyd are without question one of the most iconic and innovative bands in music. But if you had to pick the British rock pioneers’ best songs, which three would you pick? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-relate…

Author, journalist (Wall Street Journal), and blog innovator (www.JazzWax.com) Marc Myers returns to discuss his latest book, Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul (2022 Grove Press). Anatomically correct hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli review Myers' esteemed song list, discuss the roles of the …

In 1983, both Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe released albums that would not only skyrocket them into rockstar royalty but also (for better or worse) shape the landscape of glam rock and hair metal in the 80s. But do “Pyromania” and “Shout At The Devil” still hold up after nearly 40 years? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’…

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli grapple with the irascible founder of one of rock’s greatest ensembles. Anderson ruminates o’er Tull’s glorious past, the music industry, and his latest version of the band sans Martin Barre. The hosts review Tull’s blues origins and emergence as a prog rock band in the 1970s. The Ian Anderson Playlist…

Matt and Zach name their 5 favorite albums of 2022, as well as discuss which records came close and which ones disappointed them the most, during this very special year-end roundup episode from Epic Footnote Productions. Available to stream on any platform found here: https://linktr.ee/epicfootnote! Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co.: head over to htt…

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As we prepare for Metallica’s new album “72 Seasons” and massive stadium tour around the world, we find ourselves wondering: why is it taking so long to crown the “Next Metallica”? Will a rising band in metal (or rock, for that matter) ever reach the globally massive success of a band like Metallica? Or will Metallica be the last heavy band to ever…

Loved Him Live! A Discussion of Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman. Hosts / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli debate the best on-stage recordings of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, prompted by the 2022 archival concert release El Mocambo 1977. The Bill Wyman Dissertation Playlist

Director Toby Amies takes hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli behind-the-scenes of his latest documentary: In The Court of The Crimson King: King Crimson at 50. Amies, a former bass player, recognizes David and Tom as informed "musos!" The Toby Amies PlaylistBy David C Gross and Tom Semioli

We’ve talked about how Nickelback is easily one of music’s most polarizing bands (listen here: https://youtu.be/l6W11KCNLe4). But does the Canadian rock outfit prove naysayers wrong with “Get Rollin’” (their 10th album and first in more than five years)? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcas…

A supergroup with members of My Chemical Romance, Coheed And Cambria, Thursday, Circa Survive and Saosin?! Does L.S. Dunes live up to its potential with its debut album “Past Lives”? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both h…

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The Clash are often referred to as “the only band that matters” (and rightfully so). But if you had to pick the British genre-fusing punk rock icons’ best songs (that are NOT named “London Calling”), which three would you pick? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to …

When we reviewed Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Unlimited Love” back in April, we could never have imagined they’d release ANOTHER double album just a few short months later. But what does “Return of the Dream Canteen” say about the current state of RHCP? Is RHCP’s onslaught of double albums in 2022 (their first in more than 15 years with John Frusciante)…

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Does Lamb Of God live up to their legacy as a leader in the new wave of American heavy metal movement with their ninth album “Omens”? Or does Randy Blythe and the Virginia metal outfit leave fans yearning for more? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part comp…

Does Slipknot live up to their status as their generation’s larger-than-life metal band with “The End, So Far,” or does album No. 7 leave much to be desired from Corey Taylor and the Iowa-metal outfit? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In e…

On paper, an Ozzy Osbourne solo album that enlists a slew of all-stars for guest appearances (including Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck, Eric Claption, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready… just to name a few) should be making massive fans like u…

Very few bands are as beloved as Clutch. So do the Maryland rock veterans live up to fans’ high expectations with “Sunrise on Slaughter Beach” (their first album in nearly four years, as well as their shortest to date)? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part…

Legendary guitarist, composer, recording artist, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and longstanding member of the classic lineup of Genesis - Steve Hackett discusses his career, thoughts on how The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway usurped the punks, and his Genesis Revisited repertory ensemble. With hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Steve Hackett Play…

It's been nearly ten years since The Mars Volta disbanded. But will fans enjoy Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala's attempt to craft their vision of a pop record, or will the group’s self-titled comeback album leave fans yearning for the hyperactive, head-spinning sound that made them prog rock darlings? Find out what Matt and Zach think…

There’s no denying Megadeth are responsible for some of metal’s most iconic albums and songs. But does Dave Mustaine and co. live up to the band’s legacy with its 16th album, “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competi…

Even after nearly three decades, very few bands sound like Muse. But does the operatic alt rock trio live up to their legacy with their ninth studio album, "Will of the People"? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts …

Born in Kingston, Jackson grew up in the Stony Hill and Waterford areas. He was given the nickname 'Sanchez' due to his skills – a reference to a footballer of that name. He sang from an early age in the Rehoboth Apostolic Church choir in St Catherine. After working with several Kingston sound systems, first as selector for the Rambo Mango sound sy…

Bands reuniting can lead to varied results - especially when bands reunite without key members. But is it hypocritical to be skeptical of some reunions while fully accepting of others when the band’s circumstances may be identical? What makes some reunions successful and others a complete bust? That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episod…

The Interrupters have created lots of buzz with their blend of two-tone ska So-Cal punk rock. But does the band live up to their hype with album number 4, “In The Wild”? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are give…

Author Mitchell Cohen returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST to discuss his latest tome entitled “Looking For The Magic - NYC, The ’70s & The Rise of Arista Records” (Trouser Press Books). An acclaimed journalist, and former A & R exec (among other titles) at Arista, Cohen tells the story of one recorded music’s most important, innovative, and culturally …

Beyonce has easily been one of the past two decades’ most powerful and influential figures in pop culture. But if you had to whittle down her vast musical catalogue down to three songs, which three would we declare as Queen Bey’s best? Find out our choices ahead of her new album "Renaissance" in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Ha…

Author Mitchell Cohen returns to NOTES FROM AN ARTIST to discuss his latest tome entitled “Looking For The Magic - NYC, The ’70s & The Rise of Arista Records” (Trouser Press Books). An acclaimed journalist, and former A & R exec (among other titles) at Arista, Cohen tells the story of one recorded music’s most important, innovative, and culturally …

There's no harm in a band trying to evolve their sound. But it can sometimes be startling when a band sounds almost unrecognizable from their debut album. So which three bands do we think sound the most different from their humble beginnings? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast wh…

After 20 years, Coheed And Cambria remain committed as ever to the concept album format. So how does the progressive alt rock outfit’s 10th effort “Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind” fair among the other albums within their beloved Amory Wars storyline? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a pod…

For over a decade, Porcupine Tree left many fans wondering if they’d ever play together again - let alone release new music. So do Steve Wilson, Richard Barbieri and Gavin Harrison live up to fans’ expectations with “CLOSURE / CONTINUATION”, or does the progressive rock outfit’s first album in 13 years leave much to be desired? Find out what Matt a…

Dave Pomeroy's "State of the Union" Address. Legendary Nashville bassist and longtime President of the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM 257 discusses how the union is adapting to major changes in the recording industry. Dave also ruminates over his career and the icons he has worked with for the past four decades. The Dave Pomeroy Playlist…

There’s something so satisfying about screaming “fuck” while singing along to your favorite bands. But which songs best used the beloved and often forbidden curse word? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic…

The almighty GWAR have returned to destroy puny humans with their 15th studio album, “The New Dark Ages.” Do the Scumdogs of the Universe deliver the vulgar goods with stories of their epic battles within the Duoverse of Absurdity, or leave much to be desired by pathetic mankind? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Mi…

“Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” marks Kendrick Lamar’s first proper album in 5 years. So does the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper cement his stance as hip hop’s leading social commenter with album no. 5, or does he leave much to be desired? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part al…