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Brothers in Song
by Daniel Collin & Joseph Collin
Joe and Dan are brothers and musicians. On this podcast, they discuss influential albums, a variety of musical topics, and learn a little about each other along the way.
Episodes
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The B-52s
We live in strange times. Maybe one of the ways to cope is to get a little strange ourselves. If you only know the B-52s from the song Love Shack, you need to listen to their weird and wonderful debut album.
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Beatles vs. Stones
It's a question we've been pondering since the dawn of time...
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Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE
Does experimentation and risk taking automatically make an album more interesting? Or do you need an album that has a more familiar template to keep your interest? This record definitely falls into the former category. Listen to it. Then listen to us, and make your decision.
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Rush - Moving Pictures
Some people love to hate on Rush. To that we say, poppycock! Open your ears! Also follow us on Instagram and Threads @brothersinsong
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Back in the Saddle Again!
Thank you for bearing with us during our little hiatus. We're back to give you a little update. A new full-length episode is on the way soon! Good to be back!
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Panic! At The Disco - Viva Las Vengeance
On this episode we take a look at this band's final album, an ambitious piece chock full of classic rock influences. But does the band (Brenden Urie) emulate their heroes a little too well?
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Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Where do you turn for inspiration during difficult times? We turn to music. Join us as we appreciate and analyze this truth bomb from 1988.
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Wilson Phillips
You don't need to hold on for one more day! A new episode of Brothers in Song has arrived! We've got a very interesting 2025 planned. Please support us by writing a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform.
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Destination ... Christmas
Our annual holiday gift to our listeners. We talk about behind the scenes stuff and a very whacky Christmas album by Fred Schneider of the B-52's. Thanks for listening in 2024. See you next year!
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Kris Kristofferson - The Silver Tongued Devil and I
On this episode we explore another luminary of classic country. Like Cash, Parton, and Nelson, Kris Kristofferson has a charm all his own. But is it enough to overcome shabby recording techniques? Also, please check out the debut release by iconograph, Dan's very own music project. Follow the…
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The Decemberists - The Crane Wife
Dan has been hyping up this album to Joe for ... well, forever! But was there too much hype? Let's find out.
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How Not to Release Your Own Music
Dan spent his summer break releasing his debut EP! Follow the link below to listen. What does it take to do such a thing with no money or expertise? Joe wants to find out. Glad to be back from summer break. Thanks for joining us! iconograph - beautiful goodbye https://linktr.ee/iconograph
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Artists We Hate (Who Made Songs We Love)!
Hate might be a strong word, but on this episode we celebrate several songs we genuinely enjoy by artists that we're not all that crazy about. In addition, Dan tries to make amends for a transgression from our last episode. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong. Below are some fun links to…
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Stephen Sondheim - Merrily We Roll Along.
Finally! It sure took a long time for two musical theater kids with a music podcast to discuss a musical. We definitely had fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Follow us on IG @brothersinsong. Feel free to drop us a line or ask a question.
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Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Brothers in Song ain't nothin' to f**k with! And neither is the Wu-Tang Clan. Underestimate this hip-hop super group at your peril... not that our highly sophisticated listeners would ever do such a thing. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong
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Boyz II Men - Cooleyhighharmony (with Anissa {our sister})
It's fun for (almost) the whole family on this episode. Our sister Anissa joins us to discuss middle school dances, sibling rivalry, and this classic album from the 1990's. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong.
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Whiplash
Well... we guess we're movie critics now too! Join us as we discuss the 2014 film, Whiplash. We talk about the realistic and not-so- realistic aspects of the movie as well as our own experiences in the performing arts. We've met a Fletcher or two in our own lives. Follow us on instagram...
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Year End Picks 2023
Hear are a few of our picks for music we were into this year but didn't have a chance to talk about on the show. Thanks for listening friends! We wish you all the best in 2024!
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Frank Sinatra - In The Wee Small Hours
The problem with icons is that they become shorthand for an era, a particular place and time. That's why the music of icons like Frank Sinatra (and many others we've covered on the show) need a little bit of exploration to understand why they're icons in the first place. Also, a furry friend…
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Re-release: Halloween Spooktacular!
Enjoy this re-release of our Halloween Spooktacular from last year. A playlist is available for all the songs we discuss on the program plus a few more! Enjoy... IF YOU DARE!! Brothers in Song Halloween Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kp56TBsIpWrELBn5kMApf?si=qCGK3qaLRByvoSVJ5FciuA
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Souxie and The Banshees - Juju
It's spooky season so it's time to put on your black eyeliner with Siouxie and The Banshees. Once you listen to this record, the influence on the music that follows is blatantly obvious. If you like us, make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Spread the word, and follow…
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Cream - Fresh Cream
We're back from summer break! Feel free to enjoy our discussion on this highly influential (and perhaps somewhat forgotten about) rock & roll classic.
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Johnny Cash
Our next stop for Choose Your Own Adventure brings us a visit with inimitable Johnny Cash and one of his final albums. We find that the Man in Black still has it, even as he rides off into the sunset. We apologize for some ambient noise in the recording, it was raining, and we didn't realize the...
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Huey Lewis
Summer is supposed to be full of adventures. So to kick off our Choose Your Own Adventure experiment, Joe surprises Dan with a dad rock favorite, the Huey Lewis album, Fore! Hope you have some great adventures planned for your summer. Follow us on Instagram @brothersinsong.
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Doja Cat -Hot Pink
If you're following along, listening to these albums at home, keep your kids away from this one. It's rather... risque. Pearl clutching aside, Doja Cat has put together a pretty entertaining pop album underneath all of the NSFW content. If you haven't already, please follow us on Instagram...
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Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme
Ok. This seems like an obvious one. If you think we definitely should've heard this album by now, we're not going to argue with you. Be that as it may, we've corrected this oversight. But can anyone explain the beef that Paul Simon seems to have with Bob Dylan?? Follow us on Instagram...
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Musicians with a Day Job (plus Acoustic Guitar Songs) with Greg Massi
On this episode we are joined by our old friend from our hometown, Greg Massi. Greg is a guitar player, composer, and podcaster who plays in multiple bands and just got back from a European tour. We talk about staying motivated to be creative amidst having to do all the things needed to maintain…
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Guilty Pleasures!
Here at Brothers in Song, we recommend that you don't feel guilty about your pleasure. But there may be some musical styles you love that are in stark contrast to what you normally listen to or may not be approved by your friends. Well, we say, screw that! In this episode we talk about some of…
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Perfume Genius - Too Bright
Even today, word of mouth is sometimes the best way to discover new music. We never would have discovered this odd yet beautiful work by Perfume Genius without a friend's recommendation. Let us know what you think about it on Instagram @brothersinsong. Thanks for listening!
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Trios!
Great things come in threes. There are three ingredients in an old fashioned, three periods in a hockey game, and three stooges. In this episode we talk about three of the best opera trios you're ever likely to hear. Follow the links below to see and hear the performances we talked about. Enjoy!...
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My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
Do you have some skinny jeans and black eyeliner in the back of your closet that you're looking to wear one last time for nostalgia? Now's your chance! We start off 2023 with the emo magnum opus, The Black Parade, by My Chemical Romance. If you're skeptical of the emo genre, this one might…
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So this is Christmas?
And what have we done? Well, we've put together list of songs with Christmas associations that may or may not be appropriate for the season. Is Die Hard a Chistmas movie? Maybe. Are these songs Christmas songs? Also maybe! Please follow the link below to listen to the songs we discussed plus…
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Re-release: Xmas Music Extravaganza!
Happy Holidays faithful listeners! To help you get the season started right we offer you this re-release of last year's Xmas music episode. Fear not, we have another in the works that will drop soon. We just didn't want you to have to scroll through a year's worth of content when you inevitably...
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Billie Holiday - Lady Sings the Blues
Here's the thing about icons, after a while people take them for granted. No one should ever do that with the inimitable Billie Holiday. CW: We briefly mention the assault Holiday experienced as a child and later racial violence during our discussion of the song, Strange Fruit.
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Halloween Spooktacular!
Boo! Grab a nice big bowl of candy corn and a gallon of apple cider and hunker down as we discuss creepy, disturbing, and ominous songs for Halloween! There's a link below to listen to our special Halloween playlist. Programming note: Brief discussions of violence and suicide. Also, more cursing...
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Sam Cooke - Ain't That Good News
Sam Cooke is an often forgotten all-time great in the history of popular music. Don't worry. We forgot about him too, but we're trying to remedy that fact. In this episode we go over all the highs and lows of his final album released just after his untimely and controversial death in 1964.
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Jay-Z - The Black Album
We finally got around to listening to some hip hop! Breaking News: This stuff is good, and Jay-Z is a true craftsman. We apologize for some of the audio quality on this cuz internet. We'll do our best to get things ironed out for next time. Thanks for listening, friends!
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Zac Brown Band - Jekyll + Hyde
Welcome back, loyal listeners! Zac Brown shows a diverse array of musical interests on this album. But does it all work together? Listen and find out.
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Summer Playlist!
Sometimes you just gotta pivot. To cap off our "regular season" before summer break we share our Summer Playlist, which is available for your listening pleasure by following the link below. Our promised movie score episode we planned for this week will drop when we return from summer break. We…
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Björk - Homogenic
Björk is often dismissed as a weirdo by the general public and comedians on SNL. But have you ever really taken the time to listen to her music? Join us as we discuss Björk's third album, Homogenic. One listen reveals a haunting, beautiful work even if it is unconventional. Follow us on Instagram...
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Toto - Toto IV
"Africa" is a great song. And it's been covered over and over and over again. But what about the rest of this record? Turns out things get a little weird. Did Toto make an album for music nerds? Check out the link below to see the late, great drummer, Jeff Porcaro explaining the Rosanna shuffle....
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Guitar Heroes!
What does it mean to be a guitar hero? In this episode we attempt to answer this question and discuss some favorite guitar players. Of course, we couldn't go about this the conventional way, and there are a couple of unconventional choices on our list. Speaking of lists, check out the link below...
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Doobie Brothers - Minute by Minute
Near the beginning of this episode, Dan makes a startling confession. Joe and Dan agree that Michael McDonald's singing is strange yet beautiful. Also, check out the link below to witness the glory that is "On My Own," the classic duet between McDonald and Patti LaBelle. https://youtu.be/KsH63qJlIMM
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Beyonce - Lemonade
This album and accompanying mini-movie was a phenomenon upon it's release a few years ago. Did it deserve the hype? Spoiler: Yes! Yes, it did. There was so much to get into here, and we hope we did it justice. Follow us on Instagram! We post funny music memes!
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Hootie & The Blowfish - Cracked Rear View
Join us as we have an extremely ok time discussing the very alright band, Hootie & The Blowfish. We try to remember why this band was so damn popular. Were there some good reasons for them selling tens of millions of records? Or was the Hootie phenomenon just another one of those cases of...
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Willie Nelson - Shotgun Willie
As promised (almost a year ago) we give you our Willie Nelson episode! Pour yourself a little whiskey, or something less potent if you prefer, and enjoy. Also, at the beginning of the show, Joe and Dan chat about a little musical field trip they went on a few weeks ago. If you've been following…
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Why We Love Tenors!
It's The Three Tenors! No not those other guys. Dan and Joe are joined by brother-in-law, Matt to discuss why operatic tenors are so awesome. Specifically, we talk about five singers we admire, and one song that showcases each of their vocal abilities. The list and the links to the performance…
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My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
Often the Venn diagram of musical taste has quite a bit of overlap for Joe and Dan. But for the second episode in a row there's a divergence of opinion. Can Dan help Joe gain some appreciation for this influential 90's cult classic, or will he remain loveless? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed...
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fun. - Some Nights
After nearly resorting to fisticuffs, the brothers agree to disagree about certain aspects of this album. Are you Team Joe or Team Dan? Choose wisely! And follow us on Instagram so you can let us know what you think.
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Unsung Grunge
Throw on your favorite thrift store flannel and your Doc Marten's and take a stroll down a rainy Seattle memory lane as we reminisce about Grunge. We talk about our formative memories of this music scene as well as take a look at some lesser known Grunge tracks. As an added bonus we've included a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Joe and Dan are brothers and musicians. On this podcast, they discuss influential albums, a variety of musical topics, and learn a little about each other along the way.
HOSTED BY
Daniel Collin & Joseph Collin
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Joe and Dan are brothers and musicians. On this podcast, they discuss influential albums, a variety of musical topics, and learn a little about each other along the way.
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