Matthew Kirby

Groupie and Harmony

Music EN ↓ 228 episodes

Groupie and Harmony is my podcast all about music! While it does not feature any groupies and much about harmonies, it does feature me discussing a variety of music topics, including concerts and festivals, music news, music awards, new releases, music history, and much more!

Author

Matthew Kirby

Category

Music

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Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Woodstock '99 26.10.2022

In this episode, I discuss the Netflix documentary about Woodstock '99, as well as some recent news stories and festival lineup announcements.

The Truth About Sound on Sound Festival (Part 1) 30.09.2022

The Sound on Sound Festival in Bridgeport, CT received a significant amount of negative press due to organizational issues.  As an attendee, I discuss my experience at the festival and why much of this was overexaggerated.  I also cover some music news and a fun thing related to band names.

Current Events in the Music Industry 04.09.2022

I discuss several music industry trends/news stories, including the impact of guns at festivals, AI artists, owning/selling music rights, livestreams, and holographic concerts.  Prior to that, I also cover sexual misconduct/assault allegations against Arcade Fire's Win Butler.

Who to Book for a Show 18.08.2022

In this episode, I discussed what I would look for if booking an artist for concert at a college and a music festival.  I also discussed some music news stories.

2022 XXL Freshman Class 11.08.2022

After pushing it off for a bit too long, I finally discuss the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.  I also discuss a music festival lineup and my issues with coverage of Amy Grant's recent injury.

The Rotten Tomato Effect 19.07.2022

In this episode, my sister, Meaghan, and I discussed the disconnect between live reputation of artists and ticket sales.

Pride Month Special 2022 01.07.2022

In honor of Pride Month, I discussed 10 artists who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and their importance in music.  I also discussed several news stories, some recent political/social issues in the U.S., and teased something special for upcoming episodes.

A Difficult and Uncomfortable Conversation 09.06.2022

After Tilian Pearson stepped away from Dance Gavin Dance amidst several allegations of sexual misconduct, I discussed how conflicting and difficult it is to navigate fandom when an artist is accused of something against your morals.  I also discussed some music news stories.

The Episode About Everything 03.06.2022

After being gone for a couple weeks, I discussed a dozen topics (literally 12 topics), including festivals, music industry stories, the recent school shooting in Texas, and a special congratulations.

2022 Riot Fest Possibilities 10.05.2022

I discussed possible artists who could perform Riot Fest this year.  I also discuss two recent deaths and the Hot 97 Summer Jam lineup.

2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 06.05.2022

In this emergency episode, I discuss the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.

2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Predictions 03.05.2022

I make my predictions for who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  I also discuss some festival lineups and preview a new blog post.

Best Pranks by Musicians 25.04.2022

In this episode, I discuss my favorite pranks musicians have pulled.  I also discussed some festival updates

2022 Grammy Recap 05.04.2022

I recap the Grammy Winners for 2022.

Grammy Week Saturday - General Field 03.04.2022

For Saturday of Grammy Week, I predicted awards in the General Field and discussed general info about the Grammys.

Grammy Week Friday - Pop/Latin/Global 02.04.2022

For Grammy Week Friday, I discussed awards in the Pop, Latin, and Global categories.

Grammy Week Thursday - Rock / Alternative / Dance/Electronic / Production 01.04.2022

For Thursday of Grammy Week, I discussed awards for the Rock, Alternative, Dance/Electronic, and Production categories.

Grammy Week Wednesday - Rap/R&B/Music for Visual Media 31.03.2022

For Wednesday of Grammy Week, I discuss awards in the Rap, R&B, and Music for Visual Media categories.

Grammy Week Tuesday - Music Video/Film / Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music / Country 30.03.2022

For Tuesday of Grammy Week, I predicted the winners of awards in the Music Video/Film, Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music, and Country categories.

Grammy Week Monday - Reggae/Spoken Word/Comedy/American Roots 29.03.2022

For Monday of Grammy Week, I made my predictions of awards in the Reggae, Spoken Word, Comedy, and American Roots categories.

Women's History Special 28.03.2022

In honor of Women's History Month, I praised several female artists who have an impact on music today, as well as some who are still performing.  I also discussed the death of Taylor Hawkins and the upcoming Grammy Week.

Maybe I Need to Target a Younger Audience? 25.03.2022

In this episode, I clearly showed my youth by discussing several older artists selling their catalogs and then nerding out about...80's alternative?  I also discussed some festival lineups and news

The State of Tracking Pop Music 15.03.2022

In this episode, I discuss an issue with streaming and trends in popular music.  I also discussed some music festival announcements

2022 Black History Month Special 03.03.2022

In honor of Black History Month, I discuss the impact of black artists in music, particularly in the development of rock music, as well as 10 artists in particular than I find especially important who I don't believe get enough respect.  I also discuss several festival announcements and a music death.

Best Albums of 2021 12.02.2022

I discuss the albums I consider the top albums of 2021 and then discuss Whitney Houston.

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