Music Rules

Jack here, this one is well worth the wait lol. we love your emails send us an email at musicrulespodcast@gmail.com or on instagram @musicrulescast __________________________ Instagram: ⁠Jack⁠ https://instagram.com/oakie__doke ⁠Fenn⁠ https://instagram.com/fenniscool ____________________________________ More Music Rules: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/musicrules

Hello t's Jack, my 'I' key s broken and me dont really feel lke fxing t rght now so m just gong to type lke ts here. After half a year of consstent epsodes musc rules s takng a break whle we develop season 2. Thanks for lstenng and enjoy our album that has just come out today probably https://musicrules.bandcamp.com/ __________________________ contact us on musicrulespodcast@gmail.com...

Jack here, in this episode myself and Fenn sit down with Declan O'Driscoll to discuss me and Declan's album we made together 8 years ago. IMO this album is quite an anomaly that didn't really get it's time in the sun because we broke up immediately after launching this record. It's one of Jonathon (Jono) Tookes earliest records he produced, it features guest talents of Heather...

In a very special episode, Fenn interviews New Zealand bedroom pop artist Pickle Darling aka Lukas Mayo about their latest album Laundromat. They talk about demystifying song-writing, working in retail, and sing the praises of a little known band called U2. Then, Jack and Fenn break down three songs off Laundromat. They talk about being uncynical, finding community at the Wollongong laundromat dur...

Jack DeJaco and Fenn (MacDeMitski) Idle sit down and get cosy with the most understated and divisive albums from Mac. Jack has a go at writing a song like mr de-la marcos himself and does an okay job. go and listen to our album when it comes out at www.musicrules.bandcamp.com send us an email at musicrulespodcast@gmail.com or on xstagram @musicrulescast ________________ Instagram: ⁠Jack⁠ https://i...

Fenn and Jack get out the dictionary to find the true Definition of Cool in their discussion of Fenn’s debut album from 2018. They talk about cold DMs leading to warm friendships, the Casio CA-110, Brian Wilson backing vocals, the Circle of Fifths vs the Cycle of Fourths, Raymond Carver, getting fired by JB Hi-Fi, Vertigo (the song and the feeling), rhythmic displacement, aleatoricism, the impulse...

In this weeks episode Jack and Fenn talk about the longest running location themed improv band in the region of Greater Wollongong. Particularly, their 100th album, titled Wollongong. If you wanna get in contact find us on insta as @musicrulescast or via email at musicrulespodcast@gmail.com . Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenkkks. ________________ Instagram: ⁠Jack⁠ https://instagram.com/oakie__doke ⁠Fenn⁠ h...

In this episode Jack and Fenn sit down to discuss the internet sensation Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band. Jack peers into the infinite well of art that Xavier Calvera has cultivated, and Fenn has a bone to pick with some people. Jack revisits a song he started 8 years ago and modifies it to fit in the skeleton-verse. Instagram: ⁠Jack⁠ https://instagram.com/oakie__doke ⁠Fenn⁠ https://instagram.c...

In yet another stunning edition of Music Rules. Jack sits down with Fenn and shows him one of his favourite records of all time. Jack marvels at the unique and inspiring sonic landscapes of Doomsday Student, before making an attempt at writing a song in the style of the band. We hope you like this episode and are having a good day ILY SO MUCH!!!! Instagram: ⁠Jack⁠ ⁠Fenn⁠ __________________________...

Fenn and Jack discuss the cult classic concept album Jersey Flegg by local legends You Beauty. Fenn kicks things off with a very special interview with the drummer of You Beauty, Kino Verzosa, touching on the origins of the band and the process of recording the album. Then, Jack and Fenn dive into the album; they talk Australian masculinity, writing instrumentals before lyrics, post-punk, and Fenn...

This week in a very different type of episode. Jack ventures on his lonesome down to the most southern point of Australia to chat with nipaluna/Hobart group Smug Anime Face. Jack believes them to be one of Australia's most exciting heavy acts, if not the most exciting heavy act in the country. Amongst many other things, Cam and Jack share important Australian math-rock lore, Axel shares guitar...

Fennrik and Jackrik venture to Sweden in their discussion of A Little Night Music - the classic Sondheim musical once described as “whipped cream with knives” and based on the 1955 Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night. Songs will be sung, clowns will be sent, music will be ruled. Fenn writes a little song inspired by A Little Night Music. Hang out with Jack:⁠https://instagram.com/oakie__doke⁠ Han...

In their first ever interview episode, Fenn and Jack sit down with Jono from Cry Club for a deep dive into the new album Spite Will Save Me. They discuss being inspired by collaboration, sneaking complex ideas into pop music, the power of harmonic thirds, and much much more. Collectively Jack and Fenn write a song in the style of the band. Hang out with Jack:⁠https://instagram.com/oakie__doke⁠ Han...

Could this be the start of something new? Fenn and Jack sit and talk all things Disney's 2006 phenomenon High School Musical. Chatting authenticity, disney writing 'coming out' songs and accidentally creating an emotional cover of a famous old Outkast tune. Jack finishes the episode off with an original composition in the style of HSM about an old man grappling with his love of cheesy...

Fenn and Jack take a trip to the nostalgic and mysterious world of bar italia. And no, we don't mean the restaurant Bar Italia in Leichardt! Although that restaurant is also nostalgic and mysterious. Fenn writes a song in the style of bar italia (the band). Hang out with Jack: https://instagram.com/oakie__doke Hang out with Fenn: https://www.instagram.com/fenniscool/ __________________________...

Jack and Fenn deep dive into the wildly polyphonic and arguably psychedelic world of Palm. Jack reads out some numbers like it's season 4 of lost and then immediately questions his decision to do so, he also debuts an unfinished poly-microtonal piece of music inspired by Palm. Hang out with Jack: https://instagram.com/oakie__doke Hang out with Fenn: https://www.instagram.com/fenniscool/ ______...

In a very special episode, Fenn and Jack take a BTS (behind-the-scenes) look at Fenn is cool's 2022 album Popstar. They talk about a very meaningful gig they played together and break down three tracks from the album.

Fenn and Jack sit down together and comb through the sprawling compositions of Cambridgeshire's Black Country, New Road. Jack writes a song inspired by Good Will Hunting and Isaac Wood's lyricism. _____________________________________________________ SUPPORT MUSIC RULES https://www.instagram.com/musicrulescast https://twitter.com/musicrulescast https://linktr.ee/musicrules

In their first ever in person episode, Fenn and Jack figure out what it means to be funny in a foreign language as they dive into the 2022 album by controversial Mancunians The 1975. #mattyhealy #the1975 #taylorswift #BFIAFL ____________________ MUSIC RULES SOCIALS : https://linktr.ee/musicrules https://www.instagram.com/musicrulescast https://twitter.com/musicrulescast

Jack and Fenn are speeding on their e-scooters past the worlds filthiest river, calculators out, punching in numbers, flipping them upside down and cackling like goons. This wonderful scene is scored by the mystical and mathematic music of Terms. Q: How much of Christopher Trull's playing does Jack know? A: An unhealthy amount. Together they break down 3 tracks from the stellar new album from...

Jack and Fenn discuss Andy Shauf’s latest narrative concept album - the immersive and unsettling tale of a stalker called Norm (2023). Fenn writes a song about stalking Andy Shauf that may or may not be based on a true story. SUPPORT ANDY: https://andyshauf.bandcamp.com/album/norm FOLLOW ANDY: https://www.instagram.com/andyshauf/ ____________________ MUSIC RULES SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/...

Jack and Fenn enter the world of Spirit of the Beehive in a spirited discussion of the dreamy and complex Hypnic Jerks (2018). Fenn writes a song inspired by Spirit of the Beehive. SUPPORT: https://spiritofthebeehive.bandcamp.com/album/hypnic-jerks FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/spiritofthebeehive/ _____________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/musicrulescast/ h...

Jack and Fenn bravely put on their wellingtons, fix strings to their fingers, and wade into the vast crypt of Obscura Hail. Talking their 2020 EP 'Siren', Jack and Fenn BOTH write songs in the style of Obscura Hail but not before examining all of the elements of this fantastic band. BUY SIREN HERE: https://obscurahail.bandcamp.com/album/siren-zero-double-ep FOLLOW OBSCURA HAIL HERE: https:...

Jack and Fenn sit down and discuss the newest release of Jack's band Basil's Kite. FFO Crazy rhythm talk, microtones and atonal metal. Extreme nerd content warning. Jack's favourite Steve Reich Meme Video: https://youtu.be/H95F2UTHhxE Holonomy Maze: https://youtu.be/wzjUTPCAF4Y Meshuggah Obzen: https://youtu.be/MW9WeSpwWjE https://basilskite.bandcamp.com/album/shooting-tsars __________...

A weekly podcast where musicians Fenn Idle and Jack Tickner break down music that rules and the rules of music. Jack and Fenn analyse Katie Dey's kaleidoscopic and inventive Flood Network (2016). Fenn writes a song inspired by Katie Dey. Support Katie Dey here: https://katiedey.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicrulescast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrule...