Best Vox&hops Podcasts (2024)

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Beer and Movies with Adam Zuniga of View from the Edge 33:39

15m ago33:39

33:39

Adam Zuniga of View from the Edge & I have a conversation about beer, metal and his new movie View from the Edge. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed delicious beers from Ghost Town Brewing. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present cou…

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Learning to love: Coldplay 49:45

1d ago49:45

49:45

Coldplay is one of the biggest musical acts in the world, ranking #6 on Spotify and boasting one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. Yet, despite their global success, they've often been a critical punching bag. The New York Times once branded them “the most insufferable band of the decade.” The Independent described them as “pompous, mawkis…

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A 22 Year Hiatus with Chris Fox & Nick Miller of Flesh and Blood Robot 26:27

6d ago26:27

26:27

Chris Fox / Nick Miller & I have a conversation about Kumas Corner, their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, returning after 22 years, Billy Strings & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Miskatonic Brewing's "West Coast Wiccan" the 5.3% Pale Ale. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premi…

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Fall Out Boy and the worst earworm ever 41:51

8d ago41:51

41:51

Marianne Eloise has had the same Fall Out Boy song stuck in her head for over three years. "It’s Hard to Say 'I Do,' When I Don’t," an relatively obscure cut from the band's 2007 album Infinity on High has taken up permanent residence in her brain as the ultimate earworm. Everybody has had a riff or a melody stuck in their head, but not at this . E…

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The Next Tour with Scott Lewis of Carnifex 56:37

13d ago56:37

56:37

Scott Lewis of Carnifex & I have a conversation about drinking again, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, The Necromanteum Tour Part II and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Scott drank a Margarita while I enjoyed BreWskey's "Raid" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. This is a Heavy MTL present…

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Mexican pop is bigger than you think 44:36

15d ago44:36

44:36

Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from romantic tumbados and lovesick R&B to multi-language crossovers and genre …

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Emotive Vocals with Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty 45:34

20d ago45:34

45:34

Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, discovering his voice, joining Mental Cruelty, screaming with emotions and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lukas drank some water from a Guinness glass while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief …

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How Megan Thee Stallion brought Japanese hip hop to the Hot 100 42:30

24d ago42:30

42:30

"Mamushi," the fourth single from Megan the Stallion’s album Megan, was not supposed to be a huge hit. But thanks to a viral dance, the song has become the first song on the Billboard Hot 100 to feature Japanese lyrics since 1963. With a feature from rapper Yuki Chiba and a beat from producer Koshy, "Mamushi" creates the kind of cross-cultural musi…

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Persistent New Zealanders with Alex Paul of Organectomy 46:55

27d ago46:55

46:55

Alex Paul of Organectomy & I have a conversation about humor in metal, his first beers, discovering extreme music, being in a band from New Zealand, the Necromanteum Part II tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Alex drank a Beers' "Lemonade Sour" while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Ho…

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Learning to love: Oasis 53:18

1M ago53:18

53:18

Oasis, the Manchester band led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, conquered the charts in the 1990s with rock anthems like "Wonderwall." This month, they did something no one saw coming: Announced a reunion. In 2025, the band will play 19 dates in five cities across the UK and Ireland, their first shows with both brothers in the lineup since brea…

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Newcomers: Porter Robinson 34:47

1M ago34:47

34:47

Porter Robinson has a unique relationship with being famous. With his new record SMILE! :D, the 32 year old producer and DJ steps front and center into the spotlight for the first time in his career, working through his thoughts on fame in the process — something he says he’s “addicted” to. The first track on the record, “Knock Yourself Out XD,” is…

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Lessons Learnt at Dominos with Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter 51:42

1M ago51:42

51:42

Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter & I have a conversation about getting into music, working at Dominos, discovering his voice, the Necomanteum Part II tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Austin drank a Caramel Iced Latte while I enjoyed Wills Beer's "IPA 7" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. This is a Heavy MTL…

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Sabrina Carpenter is more than Short n' Sweet 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

On her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter moves seemlessly between pop, country, folk and R&B. For Carpenter, genre is merely a musical tool to help construct a song. Listen to how she bends genre to her will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vulture

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Newcomers: Jhayco 22:46

1M ago22:46

22:46

Jhayco, the artist formerly known as Jhay Cortez, feels different from the rest of the Latin music machine. He considers himself a “melody freak,” has a wide variety of influences – “Alternative music, indie music, deep house, rap, trap, salsa, bachata, scores for music” – and is intimately involved in every step of the creative process, writing, p…

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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars bring back the duet 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

It seemingly a terrible time to launch an over-the-top sentimental duet. This style of production peaked in the 80s and has had few chart topping success since. But as a sort of counter programming, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' duet "Die With A Smile" is an unexpected smash. This oddity from two beloved legacy artists may be more than a stand alone hi…

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Newcomers: Magdalena Bay 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

Few pop groups are making music as imaginative as Magdalena Bay. The Los Angeles-based duo of singer Mica Tenenbaum and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Lewin, have been steadily releasing music since 2016, eventually breaking out with their viral hit “Killshot,” four years later. In the last four years, their work has dabbled in everything from 70’s …

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Tinashe’s “Nasty” takes on Janet and Beyoncé + Are songs getting simpler? 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

If you've spent any time on the internet this summer, you may have encountered a certain refrain accompanying particularly fierce dance videos—"I've been a nasty girl. Nasty, nasty, nasty." This track, "Nasty" by the R&B singer and songwriter Tinashe, is a jam in its own right. Far from just a piece of viral content, "Nasty" is one of the songs of …

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Kesha v Katy + Tayla Parx on pop’s obsession with eras 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

On June 17 the pop world was rocked by three letters: LOL. Kesha tweeted the acronym immediately after Katy Perry announced her new single "Woman's World," which was co-written by Dr. Luke. Since Kesha had accused Dr. Luke of sexual assault a decade earlier, many read her "LOL" as directed at her one-time friend Perry. Kesha, meanwhile, released he…

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Introducing One Song 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

If you like how Switched On Pop breaks down songs, you’re going to love the show One Song hosted by Diallo Riddle and Luxxury. They play you the stems of iconic recordings to see how they were made. To give you a taste today we’re sharing with you an episode of One Song about Blondie’s “Call Me.” Listen to One Song on SiriusXM on Wednesdays or subs…

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Haze Wars 2024 1:36:34

2M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

Haze Wars 2024 took place at Le Relais Boréale on August 1st and I had the chance to sit down with members of Le Relais Boréale, Yakima Chief Hops, Sir John Brewing, Wills Beer, Kahnawake Brewing, BreWskey, as well as with Philippe Brousseau & PA of the iPA Podcast. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated…

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brat but it's a podcast about the album by CharliXCX 41:18

2M ago41:18

41:18

CharliXCX's latest album, brat, has created an internet fever dream. This club record celebrating messiness, partying, and brutal honesty has created its own color (brat green), a viral meme generator, and even an unlikely political platform. When CharliXCX endorsed Kamala Harris for president, saying "Kamala IS brat", the album took on a larger cu…

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Why Chappell Roan is the sound of 2024 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

For months, listeners have been peppering us with the same question: “When are you going to cover Chappell Roan?” We genuflect, then respond, “We interviewed her back in 2023!" The people don’t care. They want breakdowns of Chappell Roan’s musical wizardry, and who are we to deny them? After all, Chappell is having a moment, with five songs on the …

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The Interesting Choice with Bill Muir AKA SGT Vegan 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Bill Muir AKA SGT Vegan & I have a conversation about being a vegan activist and so much more. Throughout this chat, Bill drank a Liquid Death Sparkling Water while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promot…

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Is country the new hip hop? 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

For decades, hip hop has been the most successful genre on the charts. Then, in 2023, a shift occurred. For the first time, the country songs outnumbered hip hop songs on the year end charts. Last year, country’s boom was led by hyper-partisan hits like Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town” and Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond.” In …

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The Namaste Era with AJ Good of The House of Masks 48:59

3M ago48:59

48:59

AJ Good of The House of Masks & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, masks, creating The House of Masks, Palefest and how he Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat, AJ drank a Cola while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Ho…

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The music industry's AI fight 49:04

3M ago49:04

49:04

The Verge's Nilay Patel and David Pierce chat with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding about the RIAA lawsuit against Al music startups Udio and Suno. Later, Nilay and David discuss the rest of this week's tech and gadget news. Subscribe to Vergecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Switched-On Wendy Carlos 37:36

3M ago37:36

37:36

The synthesizer was invented in the 1890s. But for people to really start using it, it took half a century, a musician named Wendy Carlos, and an album called Switched-On Bach. Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan of Switched On Pop tell Phoebe why Wendy Carlos is “the most significant figure in 20th century music that the least people know about.” Subsc…

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Into the Netaverse with Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers 30:36

3M ago30:36

30:36

Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about becoming a mother, Phantoma and how she Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat Brittney drank Main St. Brewing’s "Hula Hula" the Pink Guava Passionfruit Sour while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Whitestone" the 11% Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops e…

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The song of the summer is DEAD with Today Explained 26:22

3M ago26:22

26:22

Long live the song of the summer with Today Explained. But wait! Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding disagrees. And Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos says maybe it never existed at all. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted b…

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Lawrence: the kick-ass eight-piece family band reshaping the music business 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

In today’s volatile music industry, many artists struggle to navigate the pitfalls of touring, the whims of social media, and the inequity of exploitative contracts. But Lawrence, an eight-piece band led by siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, provide a beacon of hope. Combining exceptional talent, savvy business acumen, and a familial bond, they've…

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Suffer & Survive with Anthony Barone of All That Remains 53:37

3M ago53:37

53:37

Anthony Barone & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, stepping in to play with bands, working with Christian Donaldson, writing drums & how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank Other Half's "Forever Ever" the 4.7% Double Dry Hopped IPA while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "High Ste…

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The Imperfect Feminine: Camila, Charli, and Sabrina 46:07

3M ago46:07

46:07

The first half of 2024 has been for the “pop girlie.” It seems like every major artist who’s dominated the discourse this year has been a woman, ostensibly making music about what it means to be a woman. There’s Camila Cabello's "Chanel no.5,” Lorde and Charli XCX working out the labyrinth of emotions that come with female friendship on the “Girl, …

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Collaborating with Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard 52:15

3M ago52:15

52:15

Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their musical journeys, their split "Oud Zeer" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Marius drank Kopparberg's Apple Lime & Strawberry Cider, Jordi & Shira both drank Va…

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Filling In with Travis LaBerge of Splattered & Almost Dead 55:23

4M ago55:23

55:23

Travis LaBerge of (Splattered & Almost Dead) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, filling in for bands, being a metal dad, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Travis drank Ghost Town Brewing's "Inhume" the 7% West Coast IPA while I enjoyed Messorem's 6.3% IPA with N…

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Empress Of asks for your consideration (with Empress Of) 37:05

4M ago37:05

37:05

There’s many things to love about Los Angeles: low-rider cars, roadside taco stands, and, come awards season, the omnipresent “For Your Consideration” billboard. Nobody knows this better than lifelong L.A. resident Lorely Rodriguez, also known as Empress Of. The indie-pop darling’s latest record, aptly titled For Your Consideration, is her take on …

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Bootsy Collins is gonna funk you up (with Bootsy Collins) 40:09

4M ago40:09

40:09

Bootsy Collins is, perhaps, the funkiest man of all time. Over the course of his nearly six decade career, Collins has given up the funk in the iconic Parliament Funkadelic, helmed Bootsy’s Rubber Band, and lended his slaparific talents to songs from everybody from James Brown to Dee-Lite to Fatboy Slim. His new album, aptly titled Album of the Yea…

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Striving for More with Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich 58:17

4M ago58:17

58:17

Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being mostly sober, the soundtrack of his youth, picking up the guitar, "Under the Reviled Throne", being a mechanic and how he fights the hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's…

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Freaking out about songwriting with Nile Rodgers 35:06

4M ago35:06

35:06

There is no contemporary pop music without Nile Rodgers. Born in 1952, Rodgers grew up playing classical music on flute and clarinet before picking up jazz guitar. And at age 20, alongside bass player Bernard Edwards, Rodgers formed the band Chic. They wrote the biggest disco hits of the 70s, like: “Dance Dance Dance,” “Everybody Dance,” “Le Freak,…

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Two Juno Winners Walk Into a Bar with Dan Cleary of Striker 57:56

4M ago57:56

57:56

Dan Cleary of Striker and I have a conversation about his craft beer evolution, the truth behind the Junos, being an independent band, "Ultrapower", channeling the 80s, writing hooks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dan drank Blindman Brewing's "Five of Diamonds Pilsner" while I enjoyed L'Amère à Boire's "Rauchbier". This is a Heavy MTL pres…

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Begging songs and basketball's musicality (with Hanif Abdurraqib) 29:46

4M ago29:46

29:46

There's no music writer like the essayist and poet Hanif Abdurraqib: whether he's narrating the beautiful awkwardness of a Carly Rae Jepsen concert or talking jazz and eastern spirituality with Andre 3000, he manages to coax stories and insights out of songs in a way that never fails to surprise. His latest book, There's Always This Year, is a free…

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Post-Metal with Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture 39:07

4M ago39:07

39:07

Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Turkey's Metal Scene, Post-Metal, Pelagic Records and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Sarp drank a Coca-Cola while I enjoyed Boréale's "Nord-Est" the 6.5% NEIPA. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's …

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Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist (with Charlie Puth) 39:03

5M ago39:03

39:03

On her latest album, Taylor Swift “declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.” No one was more surprised by this than Charlie Puth himself: the singer, pianist, and songwriter whose career has always straddled pop stardom and behind the scenes anonymity. After three albums, billions of streams, and numerous songwriting credits – including one…

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Drumming with Dylan Marks of Atheist 40:03

4M ago40:03

40:03

Dylan Marks of Atheist & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, joining Atheist, bartending, teaching music to children, new Atheist material and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dylan enjoyed Dok Brewing Company's "Sour Riesling IPA" while I enjoyed their "Watermelon Gose". This is a Heavy MT…

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Billie Eilish hits both hard and soft 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

On Billie Eilish’s third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, Eilish finally graduates from her signature anti-pop persona into full blown pop stardom. This record finds Eilish experimenting on the themes from her earlier records, while crafting an economic ten tracks that position themselves for mainstream radio consumption. There’s “L’amour de ma vie,” h…

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Spitting Fire with Muffi of Sunset Bar 19:55

5M ago19:55

19:55

Muffi of Sunset Bar & I have a conversation about the Swiss Metal scene, running the Sunset Bar in Martigny Switzerland and so much more. Throughout this chat, Muffi & I enjoyed the "Muffi" Lager that was on tap at his bar. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself …

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Gastropod: Why are restaurants so loud? Plus the science behind the perfect playlist 44:03

5M ago44:03

44:03

When you go out for a meal, it’s not just what's on your plate that matters, it's what's in your eardrums, too. From dining rooms so loud you have to shout to be heard, to playlists that sound like a generic Millennial Spotify account, it's not surprising that sound is the single most complained about aspect of restaurants. A few years ago, Charlie…

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Is pop music just fast food? (with Gastropod) 39:24

5M ago39:24

39:24

Where were you when you learned that the McDonald's jingle "I'm lovin' it" was originally part of a full-fledged pop song by Justin Timberlake and Pharrell that flopped on the charts but found staying power as a slogan? For us, it was recording our live episode about sponsored content in pop back in March 2024, and we have not been the same since. …

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Dracula on a Boat with Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance) 44:33

5M ago44:33

44:33

Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance) & I have a conversation about The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour, his 1st beers, craft beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the end of The Last Felony, switching to bass, being a producer & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dom drank Van Moll Brewing's "Hoppy Pilsner" whil…

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Rosie Tucker's unending bliss 23:41

5M ago23:41

23:41

Tongue twisters that mock techno-optimism and cite critical theory don’t usually make for catchy song lyrics. But indie rocker Rosie Tucker’s Utopia Now! finds beauty in the dross of late capitalism. Over 13 songs backed by distorted guitars and blazing drum fills, Tucker’s searing vocals bemoan the inherent dislocation of our modern world while se…

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Eurovision 2024: from Baby Lasagna to Windows95Man 33:22

5M ago33:22

33:22

It’s that time of year again when the entirety of Europe (and a few other countries) come together to celebrate kitschy, bombastic songwriting through the Eurovision Song Contest! This year’s competition, held in Malmo, Sweden, features everything from rave-pop on behalf of the Netherlands, to folk-rapping hybrids courtesy of Ukraine – and Charlie …

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