Songs That Don't Suck

A fiery  Songs That Don’t Suck  episode takes on monoculture, streaming 2.0, and the myth of the music industry’s “golden age,” before spotlighting five standout new tracks from Ellur, Dark Sun, Telander, Puscifier, and The Steel Wheels. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the p...

Episode 151 - Season 4 of  Songs That Don’t Suck  kicks off with host Mark resetting the mission, dunking on media “best of” lists, and spotlighting five killer new tracks—from Dicey Hollow to Tom Morello—that prove great new music is still out there if you know where to look. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure...

Celebrate the  Songs That Don’t Suck  Season 3 finale (Episode 150) with a look back at three years of music discovery, Spotify Wrapped insanity, big podcast growth, “concert church” highlights, and the 2025 Don’t Sucky Awards winners across seven gloriously chaotic categories. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs Th...

Dive into the holiday spirit as Mark revisits the legacy of  A Very Special Christmas  and spotlights this week’s four standout tracks from Snocaps, AVTT/PTTN, Van Buren, and The Lone Bellow. A nostalgic, music-packed episode perfect for indie fans and Christmas-playlist builders alike.

A power-pop-packed week on Songs That Don’t Suck! Mark breaks down Olivia Dean’s battle against scalpers, the live music ticketing crisis, and five retro-influenced tracks you need to hear right now. Discover Beatles-esque harmonies, indie grooves, and baroque-pop brilliance. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That...

Dive into this week’s episode of  Songs That Don’t Suck  as Mark contrasts the soul of human-made music with the rising tidal wave of AI-generated tracks. Plus: four incredible new indie, emo-leaning, and atmospheric songs from Juno Pearl, Spanish Love Songs, Searows, and The Rooks.  To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with So...

Dive into this week’s episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, where host Mark Bradbourne geeks out over a new book that fuses music history with deep data— Uncharted Territory by Chris Dalla Riva . Plus, five must-hear new tracks from The Format, The Boondocks, Ugly UK, The Pale White, and Scarhaven. Data nerds and music lovers, this one’s for you. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choi...

This week on Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark dives into the lost art of mixtapes, what made them magical, and contrasts them with today’s algorithm-driven playlists. Plus, four killer tracks from Robert Delong, Tors with Jade Bird, Black Orchid Empire, and Howl Owl Howl. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Su...

On this episode of Songs That Don't Suck, Mark dives into the overuse of nostalgic songs in TV and film, asking when it’s clever versus just lazy. Plus, five killer new tracks you’ve probably never heard — and should. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

Mark dives into the latest episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, where we deliver a high‑voltage concert review featuring the funk‑rock powerhouse High Fade and the prog‑jam juggernaut Round Trip — plus four freshly released tracks you gotta hear. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | Blue...

This week on  Songs That Don’t Suck , host Mark shares an unreal experience: seeing  Metallica  perform live… at his company’s  corporate  conference. 🤯 Yes, you read that right. Plus, he unpacks a heavy week of live music and brings us five fresh tracks you need on your radar—from grunge revival to Americana gems. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Song...

America’s indie venues are powering local economies—and still going broke. This episode of Songs That Don’t Suck breaks down why your favorite small venue is barely hanging on, plus fresh tracks from Spanish Love Songs, Blonde Rose, Joel Tyler King, AIRFLO, and Shua. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Su...

Join host Mark on this week’s episode of  Songs That Don’t Suck  — from a rollicking Bridge City Sinners concert review to deep dives on fresh tracks by Megadeth, The Utopiates, Twin City, The Clause, and Scarhaven.  To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky #MusicDiscovery #NewMus...

On this week’s  Songs That Don’t Suck , Mark rants on Spotify’s AI crackdown, Live Nation’s price gouging, and serves four new tracks you need to hear — from Wednesday to Tom Corscadden To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

This week on Songs That Don't Suck, Mark reflects on the lost art of truly listening to music—alone, undistracted, and emotionally immersed. Plus, he dives into five killer new tracks you need to hear now from Roxferry, RAGEFLOWER, YungBlood + Aerosmith and More! To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Su...

In this powerful episode of  Songs That Don’t Suck , host Mark Bradbourne opens up about pre-planning his parents' funerals and the deeply personal role music plays in saying goodbye. Plus, he dives into killer new tracks from KT Tunstall, Stella and the Very Messed, Brian Dunne, and Hayden Everett. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck...

Explore the surprising comeback of cassette tapes, the enduring power of physical media, and discover five fresh tracks from artists like Glitterfox, Will Hoge, and Big Thief in this week's episode of Songs That Don't Suck. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

Dive into Mark's electric concert recap of Nine Inch Nails’ Peel it Back Tour in Cleveland, plus five new songs from Maya Lakhani, Sydney Shea, The Mukherjee Development, Giobia, and Cinema Stereo. Discover music that doesn’t suck! To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

This week on Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark dives into the eerie rise of AI-generated music faking indie and folk artists—including full albums appearing under real artist names on Spotify. Plus, killer new tracks from The Bogards, The Publics, Scarhaven, and Nuns of the Tundra. Tune in for truth, riffs, and resistance. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Son...

In this episode of  Songs That Don't Suck , Mark Bradbourne dives into Luminate’s 2024 mid-year report, unpacks the decline of music festivals, champions physical media, and shares five fresh tracks from Goose, The Royston Club, The Trusted, Grace Potter, and Spinal Tap (ft. Elton John). Are you part of the 18%? Let’s find out. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to...

Live music lovers, rejoice 🎸 — full review of The Struts & Dirty Honey at House of Blues Cleveland + 4 new indie rock tracks you need in your playlist. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

Concerts, guitar solos, and four killer tracks — this week’s "Songs That Don’t Suck" covers a blazing set by The Band FEEL, reflects on the lost art of shredding, and dives into new music from Galactic Empire, Hayley Williams, Wintersleep, and Kula Shaker.  To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Su...

Explore the Ship of Theseus paradox in rock bands: who’s the real band when no originals remain? Plus, discover six standout new tracks in this week’s episode of  Songs That Don’t Suck . Includes Leona Rue, Jayler, Dinosaur Pile‑Up, The Thing, Oston, and Laura Jane Grace. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don...

This episode of Songs That Don't Suck dives deep into the cultural power of MTV as the original social media, before spotlighting five powerful new singer-songwriter tracks. From synth-soaked nostalgia to protest folk-rock, it’s a playlist you won’t want to miss. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Su...

What makes a truly unforgettable cover song? In this episode of  Songs That Don't Suck , Mark breaks down the art of the perfect cover—from lounge-style rap medleys to Johnny Cash's legendary take on NIN. Plus, five new tracks you need to hear right now. To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~...