What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Music

BONG. YOU ARE RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released Origin of Symmetry (XX Anniversary RemiXX) by Muse. You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks a...

The Big Mates discuss going to space, keytars, ABBA, and The Resistance by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue talking about the band's fifth studio album, embarking upon a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Have opinons changed over the years? Which song will the guys get up to this time? Why split these states when there can be only o...

The Big Mates discuss gambling, ghosts, Guitar Hero, and The Resistance by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's fifth studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How divisive was this album? How many bands are Chrifs and Dom in? How many episodes will it take to cover The R...

The Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss Geoguesser, adventures, the Titanic, and the career of Muse from 1999 to 2007 . There is also an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT about the podcast.    Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band at the halfway point of their career. They chat context, albums, art, lyrics, and much more before offering up their individual Top 10 M...

The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for HAARP . The film documents the Wembley Stadium shows by Muse in 2007. They are also joined by good friend and artist, Fry! Adam, Steve, Lucas and Fry discuss the film and many, many other things. Watch along with the HAARP set in this video (or don't - the choice is yours!): https://youtu.be/kaMFFHr6pT8 Our next episode finds us summing up the f...

The Big Mates discuss Elvis Presley, aliens, cowboys, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conitnue to talk about the band's fourth studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How has the album aged? What is God? Has Steve eaten? Find out on this episode of What Is Music? You can now wear your fando...

BONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates  discuss the newly released single by Manic Street Preachers, Orwellian . They also find time to chat about the newly announced album The Ultra Vivid Lament and tour dates! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically...

The Big Mates discuss tacos, TikTok, funerals, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's fourth studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What were the guys up to when this album was released? What do they think of the album now? How many tra...

The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Absolution DVD . The DVD documents a the headline slot from Muse at Glastonbury Festival 2004. There is also a few extra clips from the Absolution tour! Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film and many, many other things. Watch along to the Glastonbury 2004 set with this video (or don't - the choice is yours!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

The Big Mates discuss Trigger Happy TV, death, eggs, and Absolution by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion about the band's third studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What will Adam and Steve ultimately think? How upset will Lucas be? Would you have a mosh? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?...

The Big Mates discuss conspiracy theories, beach huts, Christopher Nolan, and Absolution by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's third studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can the band top Origin of Symmetry? What is Stockholm Syndrome? Is the opposite the same? Find...

The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Hullabaloo DVD . The DVD documents a 2001 Muse show at Le Zenith, Paris. There is also a behind the scenes look at the tour! Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film, Teslas, and many, many other things. Watch along with this video (or don't - the choice is yours!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDslTffqEY8 Our next episode launches the dee...

The Big Mates discuss Tom Waits, Mysterons, Super Audio CDs, and disc one of Hullabaloo by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the b-side collection released as part of the slightly confusingly released Hullabaloo package. They go track-by-track, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What is a 'Hullabaloon?' What is a song? How many hats is Steve wearing? Fi...

The Big Mates are joined by Emily Hyatt to talk about Pokemon, fandom, obssession, devotion, music, gigs, and much more! Adam, Steve, and Lucas chat to Emily about Muse and the sometimes obssessive nature of fandom. They speak on what it's like to follow Muse around on tour, what it's like on the barrier, and what the band are like off stage. They also find time to chat about Manic Stree...

The Big Mates discuss guitar pedals, medical emergencies, hallucinations, and Origin of Symmetry by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue to talk about the band's second album , discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to cover Futurism, the Dead Star/In Your World single, and two covers! What will album score? Are there strings on Citizen Erased? Ho...

The Big Mates discuss magic mushrooms, hair dye, orgies, and Origin of Symmetry by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's second album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Do Muse conquer the "difficult second album syndrome?" What is space dementia? What if God was a wor...

The Big Mates discuss moths, their childhood bands, Alvin & the Chipmunks, and Showbiz by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the band's debut album. They explore how Muse got signed, and the recording of Showbiz before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What will The Big Mates think of Muse's first offering? Will Ste...

The Big Mates discuss how they listen to music, bad band names, Matt Bellamy's life of crime, and a selection of the Newton Abbot Demos by Muse. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the early days of one of the world's biggest rock bands, Muse. They find out how the band members met, how they formed a band, and what they sounded like when they first started. What town are Muse from? What we...

The Big Mates reveal the artist they will cover for Season Two of What Is Music? Season Two starts February 1st. Subscribe now! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! Do You Love Us? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! H...

The Big Mates look to the future of the podcast and discuss how it will work. Join us again on January 18th for a further announcement! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! Do You Love Us? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone...

The Big Mates celebrate Christmas together! Adam, Steve, and Lucas listen to the Christmas offerings from the Manics, play an fun Manics quiz and exchange gifts. Have yourself a merry little big mates Christmas! If you're curious about where the podcast goes from here, check this podcast feed on January 4th 2021! You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve! Do You Love Us? now has a...

Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers) The Big Mates discuss how many albums are released in any given timeframe, Pixar, music, and offer their final thoughts on Manic Street Preachers. Adam, Steve, and Lucas look back on the last year of musical examination, place the Manics career into context, and discuss their feelings and opinions on it. They also find time to discuss their album...

Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers) The Big Mates discuss skydiving, TikTok, time travel, and watch every music video by Manic Street Preachers. In their most epic (longest) journey yet, Adam, Steve, and Lucas watch all of the Manics videos in one sitting and offer comments, opinion, and general musings on them. It is long, rambly, and hopefully a lot of fun! How do the music videos...

Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers) The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the documentary No Manifesto . The film follows the band through their 2005 tour and recording sessions, also tracing the entire history of their career.. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film, their own teenage years, and many, many other things. You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) slee...

Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers) The Big Mates discuss A-level results, Transylvania, politics, and a selection of B-sides by Manic Street Preachers. Adam, Steve, and Lucas go weigh in on 20 b-sides. Some picked by listener votes, some picked by Adam, from across their entire career. How does they stack up against their album counterparts? How stressed will Steve get by the b-sid...