The Cut Music

This episode is sponsored by SeatGeek . Using our sponsor link is the best way to support the show. What songs feel like autumn—cozy, eerie, or a little heartbreaking? Mike and the Moosh build a fall playlist with foggy Led Zeppelin riffs, Neil Young's Harvest Moon, Fleet Foxes, jazz, modern soul, and a Dashboard Confessional pick that divides the room. Every week on The Cut Music, we build a play...

This episode is sponsored by Skillshare — get 1 free month: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/4915880/3109996/4650 Halloween costume fails become a very questionable playlist. Mike, Brad and the Moosh pair the internet’s strangest costumes with songs by Aerosmith, Geto Boys, Talking Heads, Tiny Tim, Rod Stewart, Nine Inch Nails, Boney M., Stephen Lynch and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. From feet loaf...

This episode is sponsored by SeatGeek . Using our sponsor link is the best way to support the show. Su-Chi joins Mike and The Moosh for an Artist Spotlight on finding her voice, the risks behind independent music, and turning loneliness into connection. From their Ventura improv roots to vocal somatics, TV auditions, and the stories behind six songs, this is a candid look at the person and choices...

This episode is sponsored by Skillshare — get your first month free with an annual membership: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/4915880/3109996/4650. Using our sponsor link is the best way to support the show. Brad and Moosh compete to find the strangest songs they can, while Mike scores every choice for weirdness. From The Police’s “Mother” and Pearl Jam’s “Bugs” to David Bowie, the Beach Boys, Fran...

Sponsor: Skillshare - Get Your First Month Free Vocal Control: The Singers Who Make the Impossible Sound Easy What makes a great singer great ? On this episode of The Cut Music, Mike and the Moosh dive into the artists who have mastered their voices as instruments — from range and vibrato to rasp, vocal fry, breath control, dynamics, and the ability to completely change the character of a performa...

Sponsor: GearUp Click here and use Pomo Code: TheCut This week on The Cut Music, road rage hits a little closer to home. After Moosh got rear-ended in a hit-and-run while Mike was in the car, the guys decided there was only one appropriate way to process it: build a playlist of songs you can—and probably have—road raged to. From Incubus and Vince Staples to N.W.A., Sammy Hagar, Rob Zombie, The Off...

Sponsor: SeatGeek Click the link to book tickets to your next event with no hidden fees! The Cut Music crew rolls the dice and lands in January 1978—an era of disco, sci-fi fever, immaculate studio musicianship, and some wonderfully weird chart hits. Mike, Moosh, and Brad dig into songs that ruled the Billboard Hot 100, from Dolly Parton’s irresistible “Here You Come Again” to the cosmic disco of...

Sponsor: Skillshare Click here to get 1 month Free with Annual Subscription Seattle’s music scene is way bigger than flannel and grunge—and The Cut Music is taking the scenic route through it. Mike, Brad, and Moosh build a Seattle playlist that swerves from early emo and alt-rock to underground hip-hop, power-metal glory, strange sonic experiments, and the roots of a genre that changed rock foreve...

Sponsor: SeatGeek Click the link below for tickets to your next event and help support the show! Link: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/rEq7Ey This week on The Cut Music , Brad and Moosh take a deep dive into the history of Ska , tracing the genre from its Jamaican roots and early origins through its evolution, its influence on punk and alternative music, and the reason its unmistakable sound is still aliv...

Pink Floyd Deep Dive In this Pink Floyd Deep Dive , The Moosh takes us on a wild trip through the history of one of the most transformative bands in music. We start at the beginning, with Pink Floyd’s earliest tracks carrying surprising echoes of The Rolling Stones , before watching them seemingly flip a switch and dive headfirst into psychedelia on their sophomore album, The Piper at the Gates of...

We turned The Dark Knight into a full-on rescore experiment and honestly... it worked way better than it should have. 🎬 We matched songs to scenes like we were building a real soundtrack. Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Massive Attack - all in the mix. Some scenes felt like they were made for the music. The wild part? A few choices completely changed how the movie felt. Would you rather...

The conversation delves into the world of power metal, exploring its defining characteristics, the experience of a power metal concert, and the unique aesthetic of power metal music. The stamina of power metal musicians is highlighted, and the influence of the video game Halo on the genre is discussed. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist Help support the show by heading to SeatGeek to purchase tic...

Watch the conclusion of our first Dungeons & Dragons campaign, Of Grave Dissonance! Brad and The Moosh thought they would be celebrating The Cut Music's 100th episode by taking a look back over the years, a solid but cliché idea, but Mike had other plans. Just when they thought the show was about to kick off as planned, Mike praised the improv group, Dropout, and initiated a #Gamechanger! Be s...

Can you solve the mystery? Brad & The Moosh think we're going to celebrate the 100th episode by reflecting on the journey of the show. They discuss the process of choosing songs for the special episode and prepare for a surprise reveal. The episode takes an unexpected turn as Mike throws both of them into a Dungeons and Dragons campaign that stays true to The Cut Music! The two must compile a...

The conversation covers a nostalgic exploration of the year 1999, focusing on music, movies, and cultural events. The hosts discuss the impact of the Y2K scare, the music of the time, and the influence of popular movies like The Matrix. The conversation covers a range of topics including music sampling, 90s music, and pop culture references. The hosts discuss the creative process behind Moby's 'Na...

What gets you hyped? What does your Gym Playlist look like? See if any of the tracks we discuss today are on your list, or should be! Takeaways Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade Tokyo Machine - HYPE 3 Days Grace - Animal I Have Become Trivium - In Waves Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites Stone Sour - Say You'll Haunt Me Turnstile - BIRDS Deadmau5 - SOFI Needs a Ladder Linkin Park...

Most music fans assume their favorite songs are perfect from the first listen—until you hear the stories behind the first-time experiences that totally changed those tunes forever. Whether it's the emotional rush of discovering Everlong by Foo Fighters at 13, or the mind-bending revelation of Paranoid Android by Radiohead that rewired your perception of music, this episode dives into the powerful...

Last week, we rolled the dice, and now we're stepping back into August 1965, where we build our playlist from the Billboard Top 100 of that month! Join us as we groove through a playlist that shaped a generation, with hits like "Eve of Destruction" and "Like a Rolling Stone." We chat about how these tunes responded to the 60s and why they still hit hard today—whether it's still a bop, or helped sh...

This week, Musicals? Join us as we cover a wide range of songs from various musicals, from The Book of Mormon, to classics like The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We truly didn't expect a playlist built on Musicals to rock this hard! Spotify Playlist Link Spamalot - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life The Book of Mormon - Hasa Diga Eebowai Les Miserables - One Day More Chicago - Cell Block Tango Sout...

Join Mike, The Moosh, and Brad as they dive into the world of TV soundtracks, exploring iconic scenes where music elevates storytelling. From Metallica's epic moments in "Stranger Things" to the emotional depth of Foy Vance in "Sons of Anarchy," this episode is a walk through television's most memorable soundscapes. Discover how the tracks create unforgettable TV moments. Tune in for a blend of hu...

This is The Cut Music, where hosts Mike, Brad, and The Moosh take you on a weekly journey through a unique playlist. Each episode is based on a single question, which builds a playlist and guides the discussion, often packed with hilarious banter, and deep dives into the music that shapes our lives. Whether it's dissecting the impact of music in pop culture or exploring the limits of genre-bending...

Join Mike, The Moosh, and Brad as they embark on a musical road trip filled with laughter, nostalgia, and unexpected twists. From the soulful sounds of the Spinners to the electrifying beats of M83, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions and genres. Discover the stories behind their favorite road trip tracks, and get ready for some hilarious banter and deep dives into music theory. Whether yo...

This episode proves the hidden power of Yacht Rock—to transport you to a carefree, sun-drenched boat where every song is a vibe. Playlist: Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze Dane Donohue - Can’t Be Seen Earth, Wind & Fire - September Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me Journey -...

When the cat's away, The Moosh and Brad will play! With Mike out, Brad and the Moosh unleash their inner children, diving headfirst into a chaotic mix of genres. From jungle beats to screamo anthems, they revel in the freedom of an unsupervised playlist. Yet, Mike's presence lingers, adding a unique twist to their musical escapade. Join the fun as they explore the wild side of music, where unpredi...

For our first “Special Guess?” episode we ask ourselves, Neil DeGrasse Tyson? Join Mike, Brad, and The Moosh as they try to put the perfect playlist together for NDT! Playlist: Monty Python - Galaxy Song The Police - Walking on the Moon The Drifters - This Magic Moment SEATBELTS - Space Unicorn Johnny “Guitar” Watson - Space Guitar CHIC - Good Times David Bowie - Space Oddity Aretha Franklin - The...