Losing My Opinion

Matt forces Thomas to listen to The Velvet Sundown, as the two discuss the recent controversy surrounding AI in music. Thomas redeems the vibe with an ode to simply one of the greatest artists in rock history - Joni Mitchell. LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music journalist Rich Wilhelm (PopMatters) joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the wonder and majesty of film composer Joe Hisaishi, aka the Ghibli guy. Rich then takes the boys down a crazy rabbit hole, as he shares some of the insanely iconic recording credits of session musician Paul Griffin.   https://www.popmatters.com/author/richwilhelm   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://ww...

Pianist/songwriter Damon Smith joins the show today! Thomas opens with an exhibit of the world's "bounciest" rock songs (in his mind). Damon then showcases some of the juiciest baroque chord progressions both Radiohead and The Beatles had to offer. https://www.damonisaacsmith.com/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok  

NY art rock artist Katy Pinke joins today! Matt leads the first segment as he searches for classic rock "beef" songs for the next generation. Thomas then explores some glorious 80's radio hits, as the group imagines which one-hit-wonder they'd want to have as their legacy. https://www.katy-pinke.com LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

NYC rock legend Keith Zarriello (The Shivers) joins the show today! Thomas talks about notable "lullaby" pop/rock songs. Keith curates a wonderful collection of contemporary indie artists who deserve more love, including Rod Smoth , Chartreuse, Morgan Weidinger, and Tape Loop Orchestra .   https://theshivers.bandcamp.com   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bl...

Canadian producer, composer - and yes, saxophonist - Joseph Shabason returns to the show! He and Thomas share a special segment exploring the "sexiest" saxophones solos throughout music history, including some unlikely choices... https://josephshabason.com/ LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Music journalist Chris Ingalls (PopMatters) joins once again! Thomas reflects on their recent tour with a presentation of "songs he Shazamed on the road". Chris does a retrospective on the bizarre yet chic UK band Roxy Music.   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

New Haven songwriter David Wirsig joins today! Thomas introduces the niche topic of music to play in the stadium once a soccer game is over. David educates the group on the wonderful world of late 90's non-secular ska bands.   https://davidwirsig.bandcamp.com   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Portland, ME singer-songwriter Heather Lynn joins the show today - hosting the LMO crew while they're on tour!  In this special IRL meetup, Thomas shares multiple different covers of the classic "Angel Of The Morning", as they determine which version is the definitive cut. https://www.instagram.com/hther.lynn/   Catch Thin Lear live at the New York City Winery on March 29th, or Niagara Moon at the...

Songwriter, author & educator Julie Beth Napolin joins the show today! Thomas opens with another round of the beloved game Guilty or Not Guilty. Julie explores the work of some contemporary avant-garde artists that deserve your attention. Catch Julie performing along with the LMO boys at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill NY on Sunday, March 16th.   https://juliebethnapolin.com/   LMO Survey   http...

Burlington VT singer-songwriter Charlie Uffelman joins the show! Thomas is the sole segment provider today, but it's a goodie - the three celebrate the sublime genius of Andy Shauf!   On tour this month!   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Pittsburgh indie-folker Michael Berginc joins the show today! Thomas gets the ball rolling with the hard-hitting question - what makes for truly "psychedelic" music? Mike follows up with an ode to the rockumentary Dig! and the infamous Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. MARCH TOUR DATES https://reliablechild.com/   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.co...

Rhode Island songwriter John Faraone joins the show! Matt opens with a segment dedication to one of his top Nixon-rock subgenres - "Wicker Man" style UK folk. Thomas does a deep-dive into the insane rock stylings of John Cale. TOUR DATES   https://www.johnfaraone.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

It's time for Thomas's punishment...  Up top, Matt shares some classic songs from the effervescently beautiful songwriter Jim Croce. Things go downhill quickly however, as Thomas is made to share his "favorite" tracks from the infamous Kid Rock. Also the boys are ON TOUR this March -  details here! LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

Sublime Canadian songwriter Marker Starling is back! Thomas gets the ball rolling with some first-time listens/impressions of various Eurovision Song Contest winners. Mr. Starling then takes charge and shares some of his favorite male group-vocal soul hits from the early 70s. The boys are ON TOUR this March - details here!   https://www.instagram.com/markerstarling/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaram...

It's another special IRL episode - and contest! Thomas schleps down to Hoboken to meet with Matt and his wife Emely. Matt shares songs he thinks are good from artists that are not good. Thomas shares songs he thinks are not good from artists that are otherwise good. There are points, losers, winners, and many chuckles to be had. Happy New Year! The boys are ON TOUR this March - details here! LMO S...

Music critic/podcaster Jeremy Shatan @anearful joins the show! Thomas opens with a glowing endorsement of the 2018 remaster of The Beatles' White Album. Jeremy then takes the reigns to shed light on some lost - but not forgotten - underrated indie bands of the 2010's.   https://anearful.substack.com/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

NYC rocknrolla Adam Kastin is back again! Thomas kicks things off with a unusual selection of songs from some familiar artists, prompting the question - should they feel embarrassed? Adam throws the gang off-guard with an even more curious look into the world of music created by kids.   Check out Weegee's latest radio spot: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/146432 https://weegeenyc.bandcamp.com...

The phenomenal MA folk-rocker Wallace Field is back! Thomas starts the show with another round of everyone's favorite game Guilty or Not Guilty? Wallace brings the pod into the world of horoscopes, exploring the variety and intensity of Scorpio-born musical artists.   https://www.wallacefieldmusic.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/   https://twitter.com...

Matt reveals a strange collection he's been sitting on - songs that are just shoutouts to other musicians. Thomas shares his curious fascination with 90's and 00's experimental electronica...   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter ("X"): https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losi...

Music journalist Chris Ingalls (Popmatters) is back! And just in time for the Halloween season... Thomas initiates the discussion by showcasing the best horror video game soundtrack ever - Akira Yamaoka's Silent Hill 2 score. Chris talks about most of his favorite records this year have been released by the Ruination Record Co.   https://ruinationrecordco.bandcamp.com/   LMO Survey https://www.nia...

Abby returns for a third round, joined this time by her new podcast cohost Katharina! Thomas gets the conversation going with songs that make you ask "what if?" Abby and Katharina team up to talk about notable collabs in rock, with some increasingly bizarre examples... Check out their show Unveiling the Legends: Dolls of the 60s & 70s on Spotify and Apple ! LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.co...

The world's most prolific creator Matt Farley is back again! Thomas opens with a selection of songs from 70s rock guys where they sound even more exhausted and worn out than normal - was this a trend? Matt F. then utterly baffles the group with an introduction to the most mysterious outsider musician ever... The one and only Jandek.   https://moternmedia.com/   LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmu...

Matt divulges a secret fondness for some choice Bob Seger tunes - a diamond-selling rocknroller Thomas had never even heard of... Thomas switches up the vibe with a presentation on one of his top favorite current songwriters, John Grant.   LMO Survey   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter ("X"): https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.instagram.com/losing...

Matt shares his exposé on plagiarism in songwriting - citing some particularly infamous examples. Thomas presents more Japanese bands, mostly from the 70s. The spin this time however is guessing which Western band they're most inspired by... What makes for a true homage vs. simple soundalike? LMO Survey   Songs Thomas shared: Sora to kumo - Yonin Bayashi Yume de aetara - Minako Yoshida Shiranai ai...