2- or 3-Hit Wonders You always hear about one-hit wonders . . . well, what about 2- or 3-hit wonders? This week the Modern Musicology team (Anthony Williams, Stephanie Seymour and Rob Levy) talks about those acts that made it beyond one hit. But what makes a two- or three-hit wonder? Some
Heart is one of the greatest American rock bands, and this week we have the privilege of chatting with two of the band’s original members — bass player Steve Fossen and drummer Michael Derosier! Steve and Mike played on the first six albums, from 1975 to 1982, and can be heard on hits
This week we’re excited to welcome Gary Clark to the show! Gary began his career in the late 80s as frontperson of the Scottish band Danny Wilson, writing and singing the band’s 1987 international hit “Mary’s Prayer.” Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he recorded one solo album and two albums as a
Nothin’ But a BONUS EP As a bonus ep this week, we present to you a 10-minute off-the-cuff and unedited discussion about the sexism on the Sunset Strip hard rock scene in the 80s and in the music industry as a whole. This discussion was taken from our interview with Tom
The potential class of 2023 has been announced and voting is open. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi review the nominees and reveal who they believe is Rock Hall worthy. Plus, Ashley’s Box Office Buzz, Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take, and Shout Outs. We want to hear from you! Feedback
Interview with author Ricard Evans: Richard Evans is the author of the new book Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978-1983. This definitive book explores how krautrock, disco, glam rock, and punk inspired an electronic pop revolution and how that revolution went on to establish the foundations for
Second Albums! This week the Modern Musicology gang, joined by our good friend JM Tuffley, chats about those difficult, stressful, tricky second albums! You’ve had your entire early career to write, perform, and perfect the songs that’ll go on your first album. But what then? What about the second album? If your first album
What happens when one of the most successful and most influential bands ever, which literally changed the face of music, breaks up? Well, if you’re a Beatle, you go on to an equally important and prosperous solo career. In this episode, the Modern Musicology gang takes a look at the post-Beatles careers
Over four decades ago, four college students from Athens, GA formed a band that would go on to be a leader in American alternative rock. Mike, Mike, and Kevin Cafferty share personal music memories as well as the overall legacy of the band. All this, along with Ashley’s Box Office
First Anniversary! This week the Modern Musicology gang celebrates the show’s FIRST ANNIVERSARY by taking a look back at some of the highlights of the past year! Then we review some of our favorite album, single, book and film releases of the past year. If you have music lovers on your holiday
Rock the vote! The Rock Hall has named the artists nominated for the Class of 2022 and Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi share their thoughts on the first timers as well as the overall lineup. Plus, podcaster Odd Man is indoctrinated to the cult of the Geek Seat. All
The halls of Earth Station One are decked with happy carolers singing songs of snow, silent nights, and Santa Claus to the backbeat of a little drummer boy. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi present their favorite tunes that invoke the spirit of the holiday season. Plus, actress and musician
