Discologist

On part one of our two-part year end extravaganza, we’re discussing some of our favorite new music from the Milwaukee and DC scenes, the state of the music industry, honorable mentions for our favorite albums of the year, and more. Tracklist 00:00 - Intro/State Of The Industry 36:00 - Milwaukee/DC Scene talk 1:02:30 - Honorable Mentions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin welcome friends Philip Basnight ( DC Rock History , Broke Royals ) and Andres Restrepo to the show to talk about music they love, overlooked 2024 albums, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss Songs Of A Lost World , The Cure’s first new album in sixteen years, PLUS new music from Joachim Cooder, Kolumbo, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Halloween edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss the latest from Death Metal quartet Blood Incantation, bands that you thought were scary but maybe aren’t, a dominant 1984 on the charts, and more. RIP Phil Lesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss The New Sound, the debut solo album from black midi’s Geordie Greep, bluegrass phenom Billy Strings’ Highway Prayers, new music from Dawes, Bill Frisell, The Hard Quartet, and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss Barely Blue , yet another country classic from Midland, the triumphant sophomore album Odyssey by London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia, a Dungeon & Dragons supergroup from Milwaukee, pop fusion from Japan, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Season 15 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talking about the latest from guitar-legend David Gilmour, Hip-Hop rising star Doechii’s new mix-tape, the insane first leg of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s US tour, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On her latest album, Country , Skylar Gudasz continues her signature style of storytelling through song, but with a more expansive, cosmic perspective. While songs like "Truck" and "Mothers Daughter" maintain a familiar feel for fans of her previous work, tracks like "Fire Country" and "Atoll" showcase Gudasz (once dubbed "the Joni Mitchell the South never had") delving into our relationship with...

Most people know Phish for their marathon, mind-melting live performances, but on their 16th album Evolve, they are reminding listeners that there was a time, long ago, when the band made good-to-great, possibly even essential, albums. On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are digging into the latest release from the jamband titans, trying to figure out what a band the size of Phish re...

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back to discuss some of their favorite releases of the year so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Birnbaum has been in love with music for as long as he can remember. Whether it was his early work on saxophone making free jazz, playing Ethiopian music in Debo Band , his more “pop” leaning work with Wilder Maker , or his career as one of the best music publicists in the business, he’s spent his life positively immersed in sound. On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talk...

Mike Harmeier, singer and chief-songwriter for the band Silverada (formerly known as Mike and The Moonpies) has a knack for crafting country songs that feel timeless (think the heyday of 90’s country/Outlaw Country) but never retro. On Silverada , the group’s new self-titled album, Mike and the band a re continuing in this tradition while managing to move the band, and country music, into some exc...

Mike Ruth, a long-time staple of the Nashville indie rock scene, made a career playing in other people’s bands before he stepped into the spotlight with his own material in 2019 under the moniker Rich Ruth. Over the course of four albums, his sound and identity as a composer has continued to evolve and on his latest release, Water Still Flows (out 6/21 on Third Man Records), Ruth has built upon th...

On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are spinning new-to-you tracks from Chicago singer/songwriter Lillian King, free jazz from revered saxophonist Alan Braufman, and modern folk by way of Arkansas from Willi Carlisle. PLUS! DOJ is telling Live Nation and Ticketmaster that they just can’t be that into each other anymore, Apple Music drops the ultimate clickbait listicle, and more! &nb...

Over the past few years, Milwaukee’s Ladybird have been refining their sound on stages all over town and with the release of their debut album Amy Come On Home , it’s clear that all hard work has paid off. With roots firmly and unashamedly planted in the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, and a wit that echoes the work of John Prine, the four-piece outfit is just the shot in the arm tha...

On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore fresh neo-soul vibes from Raye , indie-pop from Washington, D.C.'s The North Country , innovative classical sounds from Michael Cormier-O’Leary’s musical collective Hour , and the electrifying Dungeons and Dragons-inspired rock of Castle Rat . PLUS! Eduardo experienced Phish at Las Vegas’s Sphere and is here to tell you all about it, a show...

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin sit down with music legend Bill Frisell to discuss his latest release on Blue Note Records , Orchestras . Conceived with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Gibbs , Orchestras sees Frisell and his trio ( Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums) teaming up with the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestr...

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are checking in on new music from  Aaron Abernathy , Prefuse 73 , The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis , The Mad Archaic , and more. PLUS! Is AI about to take over music? The launch of Suno may cause to sound the alarm so we’re taking a look at what exactly it does, how it may disrupt the industry, and what we should be doing about it. Hos...

In this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin take a look at the dynamics of protests surrounding South By Southwest , dissect the implications of the Living Wage For Musicians Act , a fresh initiative in Congress aimed at reshaping streaming and artist compensation, explore the latest from jazz maestro Charles Lloyd , introduce you to the alt-country sounds of Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Ban...

In this episode, come along with Eduardo and Kevin as they embark on a bit of a jazz odyssey. Discussions of new music from guitar virtuoso Julian Lage, the manic and masterful funk of LA’s Knower, Brazilian pianist Amarao Freitas’ latest sonic excursion, and more.  PLUS we’re world premiering “Down By The Lake” the first single from Kevin’s upcoming album The Lake , because we can. Hosted on...

In this episode, Eduardo and Kevin dive into the unforgettable Grammy performances by Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell , Beyoncé's groundbreaking foray into Country music domination, the evolving landscape of AI in the arts, and much more! Tune in now to hear all about it PLUS some killer new tracks from Brittany Howard , Chris Rosenau , Time In The Wilderness , and Katie McBride . . ------ We’re a...

On the fourteenth season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are cranking up the volume on the issues facing the music industry, imagining a world without Pitchfork, and spinning new tracks that they love from the debut of Milwaukee’s The Breadmen, “country witch” Kitty Coen’s latest spell, Katy Kirby’s stunning new album Blue Raspberry , and the chilled out jam-jazz of Mildlife’s upcoming...

On our year-end special, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back at some of their favorite releases of the year, albums that didn’t make it on the show, thoughts about the state of the music industry in 2023, where music may be heading in 2024 and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support.  Please consider making a one t...

Released in November of 2022, Elizabeth Moen's Wherever You Aren't is gracefully earning the acclaim it rightfully deserves. Anchored in sharp, soul-baring lyrics and showcased through Moen's incomparable vocal prowess, this album unveils the Chicago-based singer-songwriter as a generational talent. With songs that seamlessly blend humor, melancholy, and a touch of awkwardness, you'll discover you...

Back in the late 70s and early 80s, jazz fusion was the misunderstood trailblazer of America's music scene. Amidst the skepticism, one place lit up with the future of this genre: Japan. Casiopea , an iconic jazz band that still dominates in Japan, truly encapsulated this futuristic essence on their groundbreaking 1982 album, Mint Jams . This live-recorded but studio-polished gem wasn't just a pinn...