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The Discographers

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A music history podcast by Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell.We go in depth on the history and technical achievements of a music artist that we find interesting. Our goal is to show a new side to an artist that you may have previously written off.

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Episodes

  1. How A.I. Helped Create a "New" "Beatles" Song

    Tyler explores how Paul McCartney's announcement of a "New" "The Beatles" song in 2023 with the help of Artificial Intelligence. [email protected] Facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by:...

  2. Who is Josh Freese?

    In May of 2023 the Foo Fighters announced that Josh Freese will be the replacement drummer for the late Taylor Hawkins. In this Short, Tyler give a little insight into who is the new Foo. [email protected] Facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers...

  3. Linkin Park Chapter 6 - The Hunting Party

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 6 covers the album The Hunting Party from 2014. Listener Homework: Final Masquerade Acoustic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxEsJtAkrvY Steve Aoki feat. Linkin...

  4. Joey Gonsales/Joeyglo Interview Part II

    We bring back Joey Gonsales AKA Joeyglo to talk about his new single "Lovely Lady", catch up on the last year of being a self produced artist, and how thing have changed since partnering with the PR company Dead Horse Branding. "Lovely Lady" can be listened to everywhere:...

  5. Taylor Hawkins Retrospective

    We remember Taylor Hawkins and how much we enjoyed his music is this special episode. [email protected] Facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by:...

  6. Linkin Park Chapter 5- Living Things

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 5 covers the album Living Things from 2012. Listener Homework: I'll Be Gone Demo (Primo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6mbMmunQa8 Linkin Park & Friends...

  7. Eraldo Bernocchi Interview

    We sat down with Eraldo Bernocchi, a composer, guitarist, producer and creative, with a list of projects a mile long. Along the way we discussed improvisation in music, setting attainable goals for success, playing for the Dalai Lama, and his new album Too Late to Dream under his project named...

  8. Dave Kloc Interview

    Tyler sat down with artist Dave Kloc. He has done art for artists like NIN, Foo Fighters, Phish, Primus, Childish Gambino, the Black Keys, Death Cab for Cutie, and even Burnie Sanders. We talked about how posters are commissioned and come to be used by your favorite artists to promote their…

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  9. Kira Roessler Interview

    Brian and Tyler had the chance to chat with Kira Roessler. She is a former bassist for Black Flag, formed dos with Mike Watt, has received two Emmys as part of the sound teams for projects like Mad Max: Fury Road, Joker, A Star is Born, and Game of Thrones. On October 19th via Kitten Robot…

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  10. Joey Gonsales/Joeyglo Interview

    Brian and Tyler sat down with Joey to talk about his song FLEX, how he made a leap of faith to move to Nashville, life as a working musician, and Tyler tells Joey his terrible drummer joke. Look for FLEX by Joeyglo on your favorite music streaming service. Follow Joey on Instagram @ JoeyGloMusic...

  11. Linkin Park Chapter 4 - A Thousand Suns

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 4 covers the album A Thousand Suns from 2010. Brian's Listener Homework: What Key is Hey Joe in? by Adam Neely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVvmALPu5TU Tyler's...

  12. Interview with Enrico Schettino & Stefano Franceschini of Hideous Divinity

    Tyler sat down with Enrico Schettino & Stefano Franceschini of Italian death metal band Hideous Divinity. Hideous Divinity: http://www.centurymedia.com/artist.aspx?IdArtist=1994 [email protected] Facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers...

  13. Linkin Park Chapter 3 - Minutes To Midnight

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 3 covers the album Minutes To Minutes from 2007. Listener Homework: QWERTY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP-8qFJ7pZo&list=RDeP-8qFJ7pZo&start_radio=1 Tyler's...

  14. Interview with Brendan Becker aka Inverse Phase

    Tyler sat down with Brendan Becker, the mastermind behind Invers Phase. In 2012 Brendan released Pretty Eight Machine, an 8bit cover of Nine Inch Nails' first album. The unedited video interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47888075 Brendan's Links: https://inversephase.bandcamp.com/...

  15. Linkin Park Chapter 2.5 - Collision Course & The Rising Tied

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 2.5 covers Collision Course by Linkin Park/Jay-Z & The Rising Tied by Fort Minor. Listener Homework: Where'd You Go Live with Chester Bennington:...

  16. Interview with Adam Steiner author of Into The Never: Nine Inch Nails And The Creation Of The Downward Spiral

    Tyler sits down with Adam Steiner who is the author of Into The Never: Nine Inch Nails And The Creation Of The Downward Spiral. Adam's Website: https://adamsteiner.uk/nine-inch-nails-into-the-never/ Where to buy Into The Never:...

  17. Linkin Park - Chapter 2 Meteora

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 2 covers Meteora by Linkin Park from 2003. Brian's Album Pick: Medicine at Midnight by The Foo Fighters Tyler's Album Pick: Let Go by Avril Lavigne...

  18. Interview with Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

    This is an interview with Stuart Braithwaite of the band Mogwai. If you aren’t familiar with Mogwai, they are a Scottish rock band and have been putting out albums and soundtracks for over 23 years. Special thank you to Paul Devine for tweeting Stuart and telling him about us, this interview…

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  19. Linkin Park - Chapter 1: Hybrid Theory

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 3 focuses on Linkin Park. Episode 1 covers Hybris Theory by Linkin Park from 2000. Brian's Album Pick: All Killer No Filler by Sum 41 Tyler's Album Pick: Fallen by Evanescence...

  20. Give Up by The Postal Service

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. This special covers Give Up by The Postal Service from 2003. Listener Homework: Everything Will Change Concert film: https://megamart.subpop.com/collections/the-postal-service Brian's Album Pick: The...

  21. Trouble Will Find Me by The National

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. This special covers Trouble Will Find Me by The National from 2013. Brian's Album Pick: Serpentine Prison by Matt Berniger Tyler's Album Pick: Things Falling Apart by Nine Inch Nails...

  22. Random Access Memories by Daft Punk

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. This special covers Random Access Memories by Daft Punk from 2013. Listener Homework: Horizon (Japan bonus track): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF_QVNfyRY8 Dancing in the Street // Silent Music Video:...

  23. Interview with James Zark of Christopher Robin Finck

    Tyler sat down with James Zark, the creator of in the Instagram account Adv Of Christopher Robin Finck. The comic is humorous take on the world of Nine Inch Nails in the style of E. H. Shepard's Winnie-the-Pooh. Christopher Robin Finck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherrobinfinck...

  24. Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. This special covers Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay from 2008. Listener Homework: Violet Hill Dancing Politicians Music Video: https://youtu.be/f8zKtcKCaG8 Brian's Album Pick…

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  25. Short - Bobby Pickett’s Monster Mash

    In this short Tyler looks at Bobby Pickett and his monster themed parody songs. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian...

  26. Short - Song Sequels

    In this short Tyler looks at musical multi-parters. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell...

  27. Short - Happy Birthday To You

    In this short Tyler looks at the iconic birthday song Happy Birthday To You. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian...

  28. Short - Going Gold

    In this short Tyler looks at the RIAA and what it takes for an album to go Gold, Platinum and Diamond. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail...

  29. Short - The Plot of Year Zero

    In this short Tyler looks at the plot of the Nine Inch Nails album Year Zero. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian...

  30. The Smashing Pumpkins - Technical Analysis Parts 7 to 12

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. This special is a compilation of Brian's second 6 Technical Analysis segments for the band. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers...

  31. The Smashing Pumpkins - Historical Context Complied

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. This special is a compilation of Tyler's 12 history segments for the band. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod...

  32. The Smashing Pumpkins - Technical Analysis Parts 1 to 6

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. This special is a compilation of Brian's first 6 Technical Analysis segments for the band. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers...

  33. Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts V & VI Listening Party

    Here is the audio from our Ghosts V & VI Listening Party we did on YouTube with special guests Guests: Jaylin AKA Decoy Photon (https://decoyphoton.com) & Eric from the Pod Like A Hole Podcast (https://www.patreon.com/podlikeahole) [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers...

  34. Short - David Bowie's Major Tom

    In this short Tyler looks at David Bowie's Space Oddity and his character Major Tom. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by…

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  35. The Smashing Pumpkins - Chapter 12: Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun.

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. Episode 12 covers Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. from 2018. Brian's Album Pick: Comfort Eagle by Cake Tyler's Album Pick: Get...

  36. Short - Music Controversies

    In this short Tyler looks at some artists and songs that probably sound alike by coincidence. [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits…

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  37. The Smashing Pumpkins - Chapter 11: Monuments to an Elegy

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. Episode 11 covers Monuments to an Elegy from 2014. Brian's Album Pick: Petals for Armor by Hayley Williams Tyler's Album Pick: The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink...

  38. Short - The Lord of the Rings Score

    [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Produced by Artur Pokusin, Brian Matthews, & Tyler...

  39. Short - A Thousand Suns

    [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Produced by Artur Pokusin, Brian Matthews, & Tyler...

  40. The Smashing Pumpkins - Chapter 10: Oceania

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. Episode 10 covers Oceania from 2012. Brian's Album Pick: Human by Dodie Tyler's Album Pick: Random Access Memories by Daft Punk [email protected]...

  41. Short - A Brief History of Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye

    Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Produced by Artur Pokusin, Brian Matthews, & Tyler Cardwell Edited by Tyler Cardwell Sound Design & Theme Song by Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Art Direction by Artur Pokusin Thanks to: Club Fail Patreon Supporters: Ben Hustis, Chris Thomsen,...

  42. The Death of Kurt Cobain Crossover with the Hashtag History Podcast

    Check out the Hashtag History Podcast: https://www.hashtaghistory-pod.com/ [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers https://teespring.com/stores/club-fail Credits Hosted by: Brian…

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  43. Short - The Black Parade

    All Songs Considered Episode - Join The Black Parade: My Chemical Romance And The Politics Of Taste: https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2016/10/21/498852294/join-the-black-parade-my-chemical-romance-and-the-politics-of-taste [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers...

  44. The Smashing Pumpkins - Chapter 9: Teargarden by Kaleidyscope Vol 1-3

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. Episode 9 covers Teargarden by Kaleidyscope Vol 1-3 from 2010-11. Listener Homework: Teargarden Theme (Correct Speed)…

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  45. The Smashing Pumpkins - Chapter 8: Zeitgeist

    The Discographers Podcast gives an in-depth look into the works of a particular music artist. Series 2 focuses on The Smashing Pumpkins. Episode 8 covers Zeitgeist from 2007. Listener Homework: Gossamer Live (30 min) https://youtu.be/JVn-_nWUkbY Brian's Album Pick: Paramore by Paramore Tyler's...

  46. Interview with Ilan Rubin

    Brian sat down with Ilan Rubin. He is drummer for Tom DeLonge's Angels & Airwaves, Nine Inch Nails, and is the mastermind behind The New Regime. Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Produced by Artur Pokusin, Brian Matthews, & Tyler Cardwell Edited by Tyler Cardwell Sound Design &...

  47. Short - When My Heart Finds Christmas

    Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Produced by Artur Pokusin, Brian Matthews, & Tyler Cardwell Edited by Tyler Cardwell Sound Design & Theme Song by Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Art Direction by Artur Pokusin Thanks to: Club Fail Patreon Supporters: Ben Hustis, Chris Thomsen,...

  48. Nine Inch Nails - Strobe Light Special

    Originally released in for April Fools Day in Aug 2017, please enjoy this special episode. Hailed as "Nine Inch Nail's most circular album". Strobe Light defined a generation. We record our thoughts in this (formerly) Patreon exclusive episode.

  49. Interview with Ryan from NINLive.com

    Tyler sits down with Ryan from NINLive.com. NIN Live is a fan run archive of Nine Inch Nails live recordings. Links to Ryan's work: https://twitter.com/ninlive http://www.ninlive.com/ Archive Link to 1995 Saigon Post: http://ninlive.com/shows/1995/19950428.html Twitter Submitted Questions…

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  50. Pisces Iscariot Listening Party

    Brian & Tyler sit down to listen to 1994's Pisces Iscariot [email protected] facebook.com/Discographers https://twitter.com/Discogpod patreon.com/TheDiscographers https://soundcloud.com/the-discographers Credits Hosted by: Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell Produced by Will Cardwell, Brian...

About this show

A music history podcast by Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell.We go in depth on the history and technical achievements of a music artist that we find interesting. Our goal is to show a new side to an artist that you may have previously written off.

Hosted by

CLUB FAIL

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Discographers have?

The Discographers has 74 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 1, 2023.

What is The Discographers about?

A music history podcast by Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell.We go in depth on the history and technical achievements of a music artist that we find interesting. Our goal is to show a new side to an artist that you may have previously written off.

How often does The Discographers release new episodes?

The Discographers publishes monthly, based on its 74 episodes since January 2018.

Who hosts The Discographers?

The Discographers is created and hosted by CLUB FAIL.
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