Losing My Opinion

Lofi rocker renaissance man Kyle Rosse joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the one classic rock band that's "hardest to hate". Kyle shares recent musical finds that were difficult to discover - making them all the more meaningful and special... https://www.instagram.com/smiling_strange/   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Nashville country rocker Ry Jennings joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the wonder of Bob Marley and the Wailers - noting just many "alternate versions" of classic songs their catalog offers. Ry exposes the group to Nirvana for the first time. Not the grunge act, but a 60s band that is as psychedelic as it gets! https://www.instagram.com/whisperin_ry/   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Richmond tunesmith Benjamin Shepherd joins the show today! Thomas opens with an ode to the Best Rock Drummer of the 20th Century. Ben follows with an outrageous selection of classic disco tracks with the weirdest lyrics you've ever heard... https://www.benjaminshepherdmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Matt's back from tour, and trades off with Thomas with their choices of Most Overplayed Songs. They might have been fun once, but they've since been overexposed...   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Thomas catches Matt during a brief reprieve from his May tour - they recount fun times from shows they've played thus far, while Matt buckles up for the remaining trip ahead. Thomas then asks if "On The Road Again" is truly the definitive touring song.   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

New York songwriter Charlie Kaplan joins today! Thomas leads with an argument over the creative merits of Mike Love - a somewhat less beloved member of The Beach Boys... Charlie rips into a reverent ode to the 1972 Live album of legendary soul artist Donny Hathaway, and what it says about the power of music. https://charliekaplan.bandcamp.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/    https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   Bluesky IG Tiktok

He's back! Writer of over 25,000 songs Matt Farley joins the boys today to talk their upcoming New Hampshire gig on Mother's Day, and ponder over larger questions regarding the music biz. Thomas warms up the discussion with an ode to Prefab Sprout. https://moternmedia.com   Thin Lear's new album "Many Disappeared" releases this week! And the LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/    https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   Bluesky IG Tiktok

Matt and Thomas collaborate on this episode, finally reflecting on THE ultimate rock n roll band. Matt shares some choice cuts he bets regular Stones fans don't even know about, while Thomas trades off with some underappreciated classic album tracks. LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/    https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   Bluesky IG Tiktok

Buffalo NY folk artist Ian McCuen joins the show today! Matt opens with an ode to the 2009 indie benefit compilation Dark Was The Night. Thomas follows with a perfectly dreary playlist to accompany the month of March.   https://ianmccuen.bandcamp.com/   LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/    https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   Bluesky IG Tiktok

Charlottesville singer-songwriter Erynn McLeod joins the show today! Matt opens with yet another valiant attempt to develop an appreciate for Frank Zappa. Thomas struggles through a cold as he follows up with a look at music through the ages that seemed to come from the future. https://erynnmcleod.com/ LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/    https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   Bluesky IG Tiktok

NY most ornate singer-songwriter Stephen Bluhm joins the show today! Thomas discusses the subtle (or not subtle) art of using sampling in music. Stephen wows the group with a convincing case for ABBA's 1980 album "The Visitors" being a divine hidden gem. https://www.stephenbluhm.fun/   LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/    https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   Bluesky IG Tiktok

New Zealand songwriter and Youtube reviewer Nancy Howie - aka Fathom - joins the show today! Thomas leads with a look at different ways artist have tackled the hallowed Beatles cover. Nancy then exposes the group to fresh new artists who deserve a closer look, and thoughts on the current state of music distribution in general.   Fathom on Youtube   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

NY rock songwriter Adam Lytle joins the show today! Thomas opens with a tough question - what 5 songs in all of music would you send out into space, in the hope that aliens would discover them someday? Adam goes equally ethereal as he explores the delicate art of songs that originate from poems. https://www.adamlytle.com/   ttps://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

For this very special installment of LMO, Thomas and Matt have yet another contest! They've both brought in 5 songs to share with the other person, with the question being - is the song they've brought in one that they enjoy, or dislike? How well do the boys know each other's taste after all this time? Whoever gets more points by the end DOESN'T have to binge Taylor Swift's discography for a future episode...   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music journalist Chris Ingalls (PopMatters) is back to help the boys close out the year! Thomas initiates with an examination of the artistic tightrope that is the grocery store playlist. Chris then pays tribute to a forgotten but wonderful Todd Rundgren album "A Cappella" - and yes, it's just as it sounds...   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Matt rings in the holiday cheer with a slew of Christmas songs he's never heard from classic rock & pop artists. Thomas imagines an alternate reality where the Beatles got back together in 1971 and improved on some of the material that came out on their respective solo albums.   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

New Hampshire DIY indie-folkster Geoff Himsel joins the show today! After reminiscing about their time playing Portsmouth together, Thomas shares songs from artists at their various ...low points. Geoff then asks the group to really examine the three "Christian" albums from ol' Bob Dylan.   https://www.birdfriendtheband.com   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Swiss-American alt rocker Sam Himself joins the show today! Thomas starts the conversation with a look back at the glory of 2010 indie. Sam then shares a number of brilliant, heartbreaking songs from some of the most criminally underrated artists of the 1960s.   https://www.samhimself.com/   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Songwriter Drew Danburry of Icarus Phoenix joins the show today! Matt sings the praises of the first two (legitimate..) albums of David Bowie, noting how they set the course for his subsequent creative output. Thomas explores the niche topic of songs from fictional bands in movies.   https://linktr.ee/drewdanburry   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music promoter Ben Zalman (Planetary Group) joins the show today! A special themed episode this week. Everyone selects 3 songs from the 1990's that should have been released as singles from their respective albums, in another installment of revisionist history...   Spotify playlist   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Acclaimed songwriter and author Luke Beling joins the show today! Thomas opens with a search for the most *dated* music of all-time. Luke pays loving homage to one of South Africa's greatest pop artists - Johnny Clegg.   https://lukebeling.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music critic, historian, and fashionista Abby Devoe is back on the show! Thomas opens with an ode to perhaps classic rock's most "liminal" figure, Doug Yule of the Velvet Underground. Abby then delights and frightens the group with a selection of tunes ideal for blasting on a surround sound system - and confusing everyone else around...   https://www.abigaildevoe.com/   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Thin Lear's got a segment this week! Just in time for his microphone to break down... He opens with a list of songs written with Elvis Presley in mind, that ended up going to other cover artists or performed by their composer. Thomas then follows with some beloved indie songs he thinks should become karaoke staples.   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

LMO all-star (and former bandmate of Thin Lear) Nate Safren returns to the show! Thomas opens with a question - in terms of its influence on a pop, how much jazz is too much jazz? Nate then opens the group's minds over the bizarre sound of unlikely spoken word mashups.   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

The hardest working man in show business is back! Songwriter/performer/filmmaker Matt Farley of Motern Media joins the show, just in time to hear Thomas's idea of which songs received the definitive cover version treatment. Mr. Motern then leads his own segment, an ode to the many hidden and not-so-hidden pop gems from genius Gregg Alexander of New Radicals.   moternmedia.com   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Long Island pop and classical maestro Cole Fortier is back! Thomas opens with a segment on iconic video game soundtracks, and how the aquatic vibe may be the best of all. Cole showcases a lovely collection of songs that feature piano and voice only.   https://www.instagram.com/colefortier   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Matt forces Thomas to listen to The Velvet Sundown, as the two discuss the recent controversy surrounding AI in music. Thomas redeems the vibe with an ode to simply one of the greatest artists in rock history - Joni Mitchell. LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music journalist Rich Wilhelm (PopMatters) joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the wonder and majesty of film composer Joe Hisaishi, aka the Ghibli guy. Rich then takes the boys down a crazy rabbit hole, as he shares some of the insanely iconic recording credits of session musician Paul Griffin.   https://www.popmatters.com/author/richwilhelm   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Pianist/songwriter Damon Smith joins the show today! Thomas opens with an exhibit of the world's "bounciest" rock songs (in his mind). Damon then showcases some of the juiciest baroque chord progressions both Radiohead and The Beatles had to offer. https://www.damonisaacsmith.com/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok  

NY art rock artist Katy Pinke joins today! Matt leads the first segment as he searches for classic rock "beef" songs for the next generation. Thomas then explores some glorious 80's radio hits, as the group imagines which one-hit-wonder they'd want to have as their legacy. https://www.katy-pinke.com LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

NYC rock legend Keith Zarriello (The Shivers) joins the show today! Thomas talks about notable "lullaby" pop/rock songs. Keith curates a wonderful collection of contemporary indie artists who deserve more love, including Rod Smoth, Chartreuse, Morgan Weidinger, and Tape Loop Orchestra.   https://theshivers.bandcamp.com   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok  

Canadian producer, composer - and yes, saxophonist - Joseph Shabason returns to the show! He and Thomas share a special segment exploring the "sexiest" saxophones solos throughout music history, including some unlikely choices... https://josephshabason.com/ LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music journalist Chris Ingalls (PopMatters) joins once again! Thomas reflects on their recent tour with a presentation of "songs he Shazamed on the road". Chris does a retrospective on the bizarre yet chic UK band Roxy Music.   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

New Haven songwriter David Wirsig joins today! Thomas introduces the niche topic of music to play in the stadium once a soccer game is over. David educates the group on the wonderful world of late 90's non-secular ska bands.   https://davidwirsig.bandcamp.com   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Portland, ME singer-songwriter Heather Lynn joins the show today - hosting the LMO crew while they're on tour!  In this special IRL meetup, Thomas shares multiple different covers of the classic "Angel Of The Morning", as they determine which version is the definitive cut. https://www.instagram.com/hther.lynn/   Catch Thin Lear live at the New York City Winery on March 29th, or Niagara Moon at the Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton (also March 29th...)   LMO Survey   Bluesky IG Tiktok

Songwriter, author & educator Julie Beth Napolin joins the show today! Thomas opens with another round of the beloved game Guilty or Not Guilty. Julie explores the work of some contemporary avant-garde artists that deserve your attention. Catch Julie performing along with the LMO boys at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill NY on Sunday, March 16th.   https://juliebethnapolin.com/   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Burlington VT singer-songwriter Charlie Uffelman joins the show! Thomas is the sole segment provider today, but it's a goodie - the three celebrate the sublime genius of Andy Shauf!   On tour this month!   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Pittsburgh indie-folker Michael Berginc joins the show today! Thomas gets the ball rolling with the hard-hitting question - what makes for truly "psychedelic" music? Mike follows up with an ode to the rockumentary Dig! and the infamous Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. MARCH TOUR DATES https://reliablechild.com/   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Rhode Island songwriter John Faraone joins the show! Matt opens with a segment dedication to one of his top Nixon-rock subgenres - "Wicker Man" style UK folk. Thomas does a deep-dive into the insane rock stylings of John Cale. TOUR DATES   https://www.johnfaraone.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

It's time for Thomas's punishment...  Up top, Matt shares some classic songs from the effervescently beautiful songwriter Jim Croce. Things go downhill quickly however, as Thomas is made to share his "favorite" tracks from the infamous Kid Rock. Also the boys are ON TOUR this March - details here! LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Sublime Canadian songwriter Marker Starling is back! Thomas gets the ball rolling with some first-time listens/impressions of various Eurovision Song Contest winners. Mr. Starling then takes charge and shares some of his favorite male group-vocal soul hits from the early 70s. The boys are ON TOUR this March - details here!   https://www.instagram.com/markerstarling/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

It's another special IRL episode - and contest! Thomas schleps down to Hoboken to meet with Matt and his wife Emely. Matt shares songs he thinks are good from artists that are not good. Thomas shares songs he thinks are not good from artists that are otherwise good. There are points, losers, winners, and many chuckles to be had. Happy New Year! The boys are ON TOUR this March - details here! LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music critic/podcaster Jeremy Shatan @anearful joins the show! Thomas opens with a glowing endorsement of the 2018 remaster of The Beatles' White Album. Jeremy then takes the reigns to shed light on some lost - but not forgotten - underrated indie bands of the 2010's.   https://anearful.substack.com/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

NYC rocknrolla Adam Kastin is back again! Thomas kicks things off with a unusual selection of songs from some familiar artists, prompting the question - should they feel embarrassed? Adam throws the gang off-guard with an even more curious look into the world of music created by kids.   Check out Weegee's latest radio spot: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/146432 https://weegeenyc.bandcamp.com/ LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok  

The phenomenal MA folk-rocker Wallace Field is back! Thomas starts the show with another round of everyone's favorite game Guilty or Not Guilty? Wallace brings the pod into the world of horoscopes, exploring the variety and intensity of Scorpio-born musical artists.   https://www.wallacefieldmusic.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/   https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Matt reveals a strange collection he's been sitting on - songs that are just shoutouts to other musicians. Thomas shares his curious fascination with 90's and 00's experimental electronica...   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter ("X"): https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion  

Music journalist Chris Ingalls (Popmatters) is back! And just in time for the Halloween season... Thomas initiates the discussion by showcasing the best horror video game soundtrack ever - Akira Yamaoka's Silent Hill 2 score. Chris talks about most of his favorite records this year have been released by the Ruination Record Co.   https://ruinationrecordco.bandcamp.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/   X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Abby returns for a third round, joined this time by her new podcast cohost Katharina! Thomas gets the conversation going with songs that make you ask "what if?" Abby and Katharina team up to talk about notable collabs in rock, with some increasingly bizarre examples... Check out their show Unveiling the Legends: Dolls of the 60s & 70s on Spotify and Apple! LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter ("X"): https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion  

The world's most prolific creator Matt Farley is back again! Thomas opens with a selection of songs from 70s rock guys where they sound even more exhausted and worn out than normal - was this a trend? Matt F. then utterly baffles the group with an introduction to the most mysterious outsider musician ever... The one and only Jandek.   https://moternmedia.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/   X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Matt divulges a secret fondness for some choice Bob Seger tunes - a diamond-selling rocknroller Thomas had never even heard of... Thomas switches up the vibe with a presentation on one of his top favorite current songwriters, John Grant.   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter ("X"): https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion