The Good Music Podcast
by The Good Music Podcast
Two best friends take turns putting each other on to some good music. Each Friday, they get together to share an album that one of them has never heard before, where they break down the music while learning more about their respective tastes. Even when they disagree, all that matters is that the music is still good.
Episodes
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Episode 0009: Let's Get It On
After releasing his restless opus “What’s Going On?” in 1971, Marvin Gaye knew he needed to take some time to heal. In comes “Let’s Get It On”, a sexual and funky ode to love in its many forms. Marvin Gaye seemed to think we were all worthy of love, so we’ll try to make it worth it.
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Episode 0008: DON'T TAP THE GLASS
Tyler, The Creator left us with some instructions for his new album: "Body movement. No sitting still. Only speak in glory. Leave your baggage at home." What does this mean? Who cares. All that matters is that you're moving. Joined by Elliot, there's only one more thing we have to remember. DON'T...
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Episode 0007: CARE FOR ME
It feels like the only way to deal with loss is time. Even then, it may never fully heal one’s wounds. Chicago rapper Saba knows this well, and his 2018 album “CARE FOR ME” is an examination of the loss of love, life, and even light. Even so, it’ll get really bad before it’s okay.
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Episode 0006: Roman Candle
"A man and his guitar.” A motif that’s been a fixture of music for years. The world-weary traveler who distills his most personal thoughts into saccharine melodies. Elliott Smith is one such artist, a working-class man who made something truly spectacular. It’s a little too real, but we all...
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Episode 005: Artist Feature Mia Fisher
For The Good Music Podcast’s inaugural guest episode of the season, singer-songwriter Mia Fisher joins Eli and Miles to discuss songwriting, artistic inspiration, live music, and the ethereal power of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Scott Street”, as well as two exclusive acoustic performances from Mia!
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Episode 0004: Simple.
The marriage between the arts and the streets is tricky, and sometimes perilous. Yet IDK and KAYTRANADA have done just so. During a flight from Maryland to Paris, we’ll learn how to not only survive in the streets but also look good for a fashion show. It’s simple, really.
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Episode 0003: Super What?
Heroes and villains. A tale as old as time. But what happens when two villains meet? MF DOOM and CZARFACE are here to meet the challenge, combining their powers to prove that being a villain isn’t as bad as people say.
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Episode 0002: Below The Heavens
So much happens in a day on Earth, beneath the sky. Relationships start and end, babies are born, and two friends talk about hip-hop in their basement. In this episode, Eli and Miles take a look at “Below the Heavens” by Blu & Exile and examine what it means to be human.
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Episode 0001: Charm
For the season 2 premiere of The Music Podcast, Eli and Miles find themselves under a spell. It’s called “Charm”, and Clairo is the spell-caster. It’s enchanting, soulful, and still a little forlorn. Welcome back.
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Two best friends take turns putting each other on to some good music. Each Friday, they get together to share an album that one of them has never heard before, where they break down the music while learning more about their respective tastes. Even when they disagree, all that matters is that the music is still good.
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