2 Shots Music Pod

Stanley Tucci is a beautiful man.  Bobby G. Awards at DCPA and congrats to North High School.  Auditions and critique, the dos and don’ts. Including everyone in the arts.  DOJ opens investigation into collusion between LiveNation and AEG. Bad Bunny is killing ticket sales globally. Diddy is gross. Bad Riddance.  Josh Freese out of Foo Fighters? Is it for real? Who will replace him? Turn You On: Ne...

Does anyone still have a Clapper? Local Jingle fun. Is Michael writing a “Fuck” EP? The glory and pain of songwriting. We talk a little about this admin’s NEA Funding cuts and NIVA. Look out secondary ticket sellers, fans might be over it.  Apple Music launches Sound  Therapy Collections in conjunction with UMG Turn You On: New Song - Gordi Old Song - Ugly Kid Joe Sync of the Week: Stu is watching...

Remember Miami Sound Machine?, in praise of Gloria Estefan, differences between Carribean latino music and Mexicano, hot foods and spicy dudes, High-Speed Rail would transform bands touring, someone should shut the F up,  power issues and internet, a little tour talk,  Lady Gaga takes over Copacabana, update on TikTok, The TICKET Act,  In America the price is NOT the price, A little Stagecoach stu...

Be Yourself, The Paradox., Sync of the Week | 2ShotsMusicPod EP 86 Be yourself and stop trying to be other people, Gwen, Gavin, the Nashville machine, stop trying to be everything to everyone, “Orig-Inal”, Michael goes back to college?, the new wave of music business pros is graduating, some gems for burgeoning music biz people, excel spreadsheets, how long can you last in the biz or a band,  2025...

Michael is playing through injury, COVID?, morning voice songs, the 5 and 5 for DLR, Coachella wrap up, notable performances, buy now pay later,  Dave Grohl, Deadmau5, Deezer loves its AI problem, In praise of Leiber Stoller, a little music publishing history of Interpolation Turn You On: New Song - Andy Frasco & the U.N. Old Song - Michael McDonald  Sync of the Week: Stu is watching  The Sain...

Clapping on the 1 or the 2, Harry Connick Jr., Richie Sambora and Bon Jovi rumors, Old-school towels hand dryers, cloth diapers, Morrissey lawsuit news, more AI slop stuff, how AI might be good for humanity…eventually?    Turn You On: New Song - Michi Old Song - Eurythmics Sync of the Week: Stu is watching  The Crow on Starz Michael is watching Holland on Prime Video Shout out to Uber drivers and...

Betting on Oasis, Draft Kings new sponsor?, strip club stories, how strippers get their name, Cat Stuff,  Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Tiktok ban? (Again, again?), please sue politicians who use your music without permission, Tariffs' effect on music stocks, White Lotus worst season ever?, RIP Clem Turn You On: New Song - Jack Garratt Old Song - Blondie Sync of the Week: Stu is watching  Minecraf...

Weekend tour gig, Des Plaines?, playing with an injury, writing about music, Hotel California solo, Chaka Kahn is hiring, Juno awards, Canada love, Korean copyright, TikTok ban (again?), bullshit executive orders with Bob Ritchie’s ugly-ass suit, Live Nation/Ticketmaster, Drug stuff, shoutouts to backline roadie/techs and the EMS teams - the real heroes!   Turn You On: New Song - Damag3 Old Song -...

The best day to release music (and why is it Friday?), what are music industry folks looking for in your release and why, secondary ticket markets in the UK, Lizzo update, Gene Simmons’ ridiculous tour, We talk about KISS (are they back?), hologram tours, Vegas residencies,  it’s time for Brunching!. no secondary locations, the old Breakfast King, Paper Tiger, Lukather and Van Halen, Michael gives...

Taxes, Boo, HS Music Program Fundraiser, Gen X is still Gen X’ing,  Old music and new music, 45 year old songs Can we please turn up the music!?, DOJ and Livenation/Ticketmaster, SXSW canceling music?, World’s most popular Music T-shirts Turn You On New Song: The Southern River Band Old Song: The Stone Roses Sync of the Week: Stu is watching  Shrinking on Apple Tv+ Michael is watching Secret City...

Sleep sucks, the Rocky movies, fun with lyrics, Stu hasn’t seen Rocky I?, Star Wars fun,  Cocktail 2, Robbie Williams or not?, some songwriting notes, Diane Warren is the actual G.O.A.T, arcs with artists instead of singles, the economics or doing a single, do shows instead of gigs, YouTube is the tortoise but a nice one, Sony using AI to fight AI,  Turn You On New Song: The Pretty Wild Old Song:...

10 hr recording sessions, comp tracks, christian choir outtakes, FCC and payola, Artist relationships, Producing for you, the Sandman, Lacrimosa and In Memoriams. RIP Dolly’s husband Turn You On New Song: Meerkat Old Song: Angels and Airwaves Sync of the Week: Stu is watching  Venom - the Last Dance on Netflix  Michael is watching Running Point on Netflix  🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com h...

Bob Seger, strip club dayshifts, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, requests at a show, The UK AI Opportunities Action Plan, UK copyright law, silent album, surprising new Apple Music numbers, streaming slowdown, Wu-Tang is forever, Michael’s hate for Fiddler’s Green, Bumbershoot stories, reference mixes, shoutout to Jason White of Green Day, too much Sex Pistols,  Turn You On: Old Song: Faith No More New Song:...

Monty Python - Holy Grail vs. Life of Brian, Valentine’s Day shenanigans, playing in the corner, pinball and tequila, SNL Weekend - Post Nirvana, music documentary, SNL movie, John Mulaney’s musicals, some highlights and lowlights of the music and sketches. Also: shout out to IG:  @coburnoffical @COBURNchaos Turn You On:   New Song: Amber Van Day - LOVING YOU IS SO EXHAUSTING   @ambervanday https:...

Dad jokes, Stu’s baseball nemesis, book proposals, how to grow old and look good, Robert Plant has it, A capella rules, Michael and Red Rocks, poor man’s copyright, tribute band mode, Wish We Were Floyd, Kendrick’s epic halftime opera, PROs and the Copyright office, Ticketmaster claiming bot purchases, Jimi Hendrix lawsuit, and more.  Turn You On:  New Song: The Tisburys @The_Tisburys https://yout...

Metronome clicks, 24, Tribute band shows, Ad syncs, Grammys, record/album/song categories, Chappell Roan’s speech, AI and Copyright, and so much more. Settle in.  Turn You On: New Song - Vienna Vienna Old Song -  Fiona Apple  Sync of the Week : Stu is watching Penguin on HBO/Max Michael is watching Paradise on Hulu 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloa...

You have to listen to find out.  AI, animation, producing, Luminate year-end report, streaming numbers, SNL, musical guests, FireAIDLA, and so much more. Settle in.  Turn You On: New song - Cal Sy Old Song -  Pink Floyd   Sync of the Week: Michael is watching Prime Target on Apple TV Stu is watching Bad Monkey on Apple TV 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode,...

We talk about recording timelines and releasing music techniques. Timing is so important when you are planning out your year in music. Michael was without heat in -12F temps. (He’s fine) Some more TikTok Talk. Michael has a conspiracy theory about which actually checks out. Trevor Noah is back hosting the Grammys! Hey check out this EP of his pod:    • If I Ruled the World: The One Where E...   Hi...

We talk about recording timelines and releasing music techniques. Timing is so important when you are planning out your year in music.  Michael was without heat in -12F temps. (He’s fine) Some more TikTok Talk. Michael has a conspiracy theory about which actually checks out.  Trevor Noah is back hosting the Grammys! HEy check out this EP of his pod: https://youtu.be/sS4a8vb6G94?si=k5uPSw7RRNQObVeO...

First off: Our thoughts, prayers, and all the good juju is going out to everyone affected by the Eaton and Palisades LA Wildfires. We love you Altadena, Pasadena, Palisades, Malibu and more. If you have the means to help, please do.  LAFD gear (All profits going to LAFD foundation and the Red Cross) : https://www.ramsfanshop.com/los-angeles-rams-support-la/t-14487093+c-4572655980+z-97-2406717673?a...

First off: Our thoughts, prayers, and all the good juju is going out to everyone affected by the Eaton and Palisades LA Wildfires. We love you Altadena, Pasadena, Palisades, Malibu and more. If you have the means to help, please do.  LAFD gear (All profits going to LAFD foundation and the Red Cross) : https://www.ramsfanshop.com/los-angeles-rams-support-la/t-14487093+c-4572655980+z-97-2406717673?a...

Stu breaks down a scam affecting independent musicians and creatives you should watch out. Do you think Katniss was punching down with Peeta? Michael has thoughts. We Turn You On to a new song called "Too Far" from a cool band out of Atlanta called Improvement Movement Michael throws you back to '91 with a song from Lenny Kravitz - lots of vodka and Slash. Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Silo on...

Stu breaks down a scam affecting independent musicians and creatives you should watch out. Do you think Katniss was punching down with Peeta? Michael has thoughts. We Turn You On to a new song called "Too Far" from a cool band out of Atlanta called Improvement Movement Michael throws you back to '91 with a song from Lenny Kravitz - lots of vodka and Slash. Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Silo on...

Happy Christmashanukwanzikalupe!  In this special episode, we just laugh a lot and you will too.  Some cool Christmas and holiday music for you.  Also, our #Whamageddon stories In Turn You On:  Christmas songs that don’t suck!  Sync of the Week: Stu’s is from Eight Crazy Nights Michael’s is from Christmas Vacation We hope your holiday season was fantastic, and we will see in the New Year.  Cheers!...

Happy Christmashanukwanzikalupe!  In this special episode, we just laugh a lot and you will too.  Some cool Christmas and holiday music for you.  Also, our #Whamageddon stories In Turn You On:  Christmas songs that don’t suck!  Sync of the Week: Stu’s is from Eight Crazy Nights Michael’s is from Christmas Vacation We hope your holiday season was fantastic, and we will see in the New Year.  Cheers!...