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WorkTape

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Brutally honest, hilarious, and not afraid to keep it real, WorkTape is THE ULTIMATE music podcast for artists and nerds (made BY artists AND nerds)! Produced by Isaac Grover and co-hosted by Mitchell Palmer, join them and the rest of the JWYL team weekly as they discuss both the freshest and classic sounds, teach you valuable songwriting techniques, review guests, and more! From alternative to pop, we cover all things music in the most unorthodox ways. This is the perfect show to nerd out on if you’re an artist creating music for the world to hear, or if you just love listening to music, peri...

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#7 - Chronically Sonic 24.09.2021 1:01:06

When you decided to record your first album, did you have an idea of how you wanted it to sound? Do you prefer a polished mix or a lo-fi mix? Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: Is auto-tune cheating? Will spatial audio become just another fad, or will it stay? Is expensive gear necessary for quality studio recordings? What is "chopped and screwed"? Is being a cover artist...

#6 - Is Vinyl the Only Way? (Danthems Pt. 2) 17.09.2021 56:41

How did you feel about BTS' "Butter"? Do you think that vinyl is the only way to experience music? Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: K-kop "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran Black TikTok dance appropriation Album-mindedness Analog vs. digital The return and rise of vinyl Spatial audio

#5 - The Means Still Matter (But, Apparently, Lyrics Don't) 10.09.2021 50:50

Do you hold your favorite artists accountable to their own actions? Do you write your music or your lyrics first? Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: Controversial surrounding different artists Lil Nas X British censorship R. Kelly Elvis Presley Maroon 5 Music vs. lyrics

#4 - Danthems 03.09.2021 1:15:49

Do you believe in "the perfect album"? Mitch and I touch on uninspiring music, and why some bands are just plain forgettable . Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: "Danthems" Modern day music marketing WILLOW's (Willow Smith's) rock venture "Album" artists vs. "single" artists Ringo Starr

#3 - Popular Music's Massive Egos 27.08.2021 43:23

Do massive egos justify talent? Mitch and I gloss over the first concept album in popular music, and the difference between sampling and interpolation. Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: Lorde's single release "Solar Power", and words on Pure Heroine Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" Egos in popular music Sampling vs. Interpolation

#2 - Landmark Albums Pt. 1 27.08.2021 53:09

On what criteria do you base an album to be a landmark album? Mitch and I discuss important albums, as well as touch a little on current pop darlings Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo. Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: Olivia Rodrigo's LP release "SOUR" Coldplays single release "Higher Power" Hayley Williams and the The Hayley Williams band Josh Hommes' photographer face-...

#1 - Artistic (De-)Evolution 27.08.2021 48:51

How do you feel about lo-fi? What are your opinions on Bruno Mars? Mitch and I discuss the many things going on in our modern music landscape. Here are some of the topics that we go over in this episode: The rise and heavy presence of lo-fi musical elements Consumers vs creatives Artistic (de-)evolution The oversimplification of what is and is not rock