MODERN MUSICOLOGY

This week we pay a visit to Somerset, England to recap this year's Glastonbury Festival! We review the major performances (McCartney, Crowded House, Diana Ross, etc) and talk about some of our other faves (Wet Leg, IDLES, Skunk Anansie, Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Jack White, Sam Fender and more).  First, though, we talk about some new releases we're into and review the new Porcupine Tree album.  1:00...

IRS! Motown! WaxTrax! Island! Megaforce! Alternative Tentacles! The Modern Musicology team (Rob and Alan, joined once again by the amazing Stephanie Seymour) talk about the labels that we love and why we love them. Labels that have a specific identity, that have an identifiable sound, or that champion new or cutting-edge artists.  1:00 - Catching up with Stephanie 4:20 - Weekly Shoutouts (what we'...

Thriller! 1999! Vacation! Hot Space! This week the Modern Musicology gang (joined once again by former Aquanettas drummer and solo artist Stephanie Seymour) jumps into our time machine and sets the controls for 1982! We talk about that year's biggest releases and some of the most significant debuts, as well as some of the less obvious things that we love -- and even a release or two that we hated....

It's the musical battle of the 90s -- BLUR vs. OASIS -- winner takes all! This week on Modern Musicology we talk all things BritPop! The bands that set the stage and inspired the movement, the "Big Four" (Blur, Oasis, Suede and Pulp), the big BritPop chart war, some of the other BritPop bands like Echobelly, Kenicki, Corner Shop, Ocean Color Scene, the amazing Kula Shaker, and yes, even Carter the...

We're talking about women in music, specifically all-girl bands, and we're joined by someone who used to be in an all-girl band, former Aquanettas drummer Stephanie Seymour! We cover the gamut -- we talk about our favorite all-girl bands, what the term "girl group" means to us, why we label women in music, and how we can celebrate women's contributions to music without putting them in a separate c...

Does rock 'n' roll have an expiration date? When does an artist outstay his or her welcome? Are there bands that should have hung it up a few years earlier? Should Grace Slick really have retired from music at 50? Are holograms and avatars the path to the future of performance? Anthony, Rob and Alan delve into these and more burning questions in "How Old is Too Old?" But first, we reveal some of w...

Festival Season is here! Rob, Anthony and Alan talk about recent and upcoming festivals and recall some great stories from festivals past. We talk about what makes a great festival for us, extol the virtues of streaming shows, and Anthony discovers the funniest band name in human existence. But first, we talk about what we've been listening to this week and spend a few minutes paying tribute to Va...

Anthony, Rob and Alan analyze the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of '22 inductees! We talk about who we're excited to see go in, who wish we wish had gone in, who will induct who, what performances we're looking forward to, and much more! But first we reveal what we've been listening to the past week and take a brief look at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest! Let us know what you think! Email us...

In this episode, Alan and Rob sit down for a chat with stage and road manager Ken Brown, who has worked for numerous bands and festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo, RiotFest, The Smashing Pumpkins, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and more. Here some backstage stories of life on the road from a man who has lived it.  Let us know what you think! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com  or leave us a comm...

Murder! Satanism! Unexplained tragedies! Cover ups! Cow tongues! This week's topic: Rock 'n' Roll Conspiracy Theories and Urban Legends! Our guest Ashley Raburn about the "Paul is Dead" story, and we'll be sharing other incredible and macabre tales from rock history as well! 

Delayed by internet woes, we're back with our review of the 2022 Grammy Awards! We talk about our favorite performances, the worst performance, the big award winners of the night, the In Memorium segment, and whether the Grammys actually matter.  Alan and Rob are joined by our good friend JM Tuffley (@tuffley on the Twitterbox) as our regular co-host, Anthony, is on holiday in the UK.  Let us know...

This week the MM gang have a chin wag with Stephanie Seymour -- singer, songwriter, solo artist, former drummer of the Aquanettas! We chat about her career at record labels, her crazy stories with David Bowie, Gina Schock, the Pogues and Peter Buck, her time with the Aquanettas, and life as an independent solo artist!  Let us know what you think! Email us at  modernmusicology1@gmail.com  or leave...

An opening track should be more than simply the first song you hear on an album. A really good opening track sets the tone; it tells you what to expect from the rest of the album. But the BEST opening tracks are a statement of intent. It's a declaration. It's shots fired. We talk about some of our favorite opening tracks ever with our friend Courtland Lewis.  What are your favorites? Do you disagr...

Woodstock... The Sparks Brothers... Get Back... Summer of Soul... We love ROCK Documentaries! We talk about some of our favorites and name subjects that we wish would get the documentary treatment! Let us know your favorite Glam artist, album or song! Email us at  modernmusicology1@gmail.com  or leave us a comment wherever you're listening! https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology https://twitter...

Sprinkle your glitter, strap on your guitar, and put on your tallest pair of platform boots, because this week we're talking all about GLAM! From the genius of Bowie, Bolan and Roxy to the unbridled fun of Slade, Quatro and Sweet and lots of other artists in between, we cover the original Glam scene as well as Glam's lasting influence in the musical landscape! Let us know your favorite Glam artist...

The Wall ... Tommy ... Sgt Peppers ... The Lamb Lies Down ... We delve into the world of concept albums. We talk about what makes a successful concept album and name some of our most and least favorites. Let us know your thoughts! Did we not mention one that you love? Do you disagree with our summation of one that we discussed? Let us know by dropping us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or by...

In this episode we're joined by author Nick Griffiths, whose new book DeadStar: Who the Hell Was Garth Tyson? was released January 2022. We also discuss some of our favorite music books, fiction and non-fiction, that we've read in recent years. About DeadStar:  Garth Tyson wanted to be the next David Bowie. He fell short. Waaaay short. Burnt out, he fled the stage at Glastonbury '85, having been p...

We tackle a tricky topic in this episode. We all know artists who have either done awful things or who turn out to be awful people in general. Does that affect the way you listen to their music? Do you no longer monetarily support that artist? How bad is too bad? We do our best to discuss the situation from all angles.  Let us know what you think of this one, and if there are any artists that you...

The Modern Musicology team takes on two of the biggest news stories in recent weeks! First we review the list of 2022 nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Second, we break down the very interesting situation of the current wave of artists selling off the rights to their catalogs. We'd love to hear your feedback! What do you think of this year's Rock Hall nominees? Who do you think are shoe-...

Co-Hosts Anthony and Alan talk two Heavy Metal classics -- the 40th Anniversary of Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast and the 30th Anniversary of WASP's The Crimson Idol! Let us know your thoughts about these two great albums\! Email us at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or comment on our Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmusicology ). 

Anthony, Rob and Alan take chisel and hammer in hand to add five (no, six!) faces to their own personal Mt. Rushmore of ROCK. Who do they each select as their representative guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, vocalist, drummer and producer? Which Deep Purple line-up does Anthony prefer? Who is the big curveball that Rob throws in the vocalist category? And what does Alan really think of Topographic...

We weren't able to record a new episode this week because of power outages (thanks a lot, snow), so we're presenting a show from the archives. This show comes from November 2021 (originally on our YouTube Channel) on the weekend of the release of "Red (Taylor's Version)'. We review the new version 'Red', talk about the reasons that she has launched the massive project to re-record her first six st...

Rob, Anthony and Alan drive like demons from station to station to talk about their love of David Bowie on what would have been his 75th birthday. 

This week Anthony and Alan talk their love of both classic and modern progressive rock, from our roots in Genesis, Rush and Yes into later bands like Porcupine Tree, Marillion, and Spock's Beard.  This show was originally recorded on October 17, 2021, right after the first show of Genesis' farewell tour. 

In this episode Anthony, Rob and Alan list their top picks from 2021 -- albums, music documentaries and books that were released in 2021 that we enjoyed most -- as well as some things we're looking forward to in 2022. Our picks are all over the place, ranging from Iron Maiden, Styx and Nancy Wilson to Idle, Battle Beast, The Umbrellas, Sea Power and Alestorm!