Ep. 205 - Exploring Different Genres (Chamber Pop)

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights three artists who are nominated for Best Emerging Artist Album at this year’s Blues Music Awards.

Memphissippi Sounds – Welcome To The Land (2021)

• Sample Track: “Who’s Gonna Ride”

Gabe Stillman – Just Say the Word (2021)

• Sample Track: “Let It Go”

Veronica Lewis – You Ain't Unlucky (2021)

• Sample Track: “You Ain’t Unlucky”

This week we take inspiration from a recent discussion on our Facebook Group.  There seems to be a perception that as we get older, we're less likely to attend live shows.  In fact, some people simply stop going to concerts once they reach a certain age.  Why is that?  While we don't fall into that camp, we would love to hear from those who do.  So, what do you think?

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Craig spotlights 3 progressive metal bands, varying in approach from instrumental doom to avante-garde & post-metal.  

Pelican – Nighttime Stories (2019)

• Sample Track: “Midnight And Mescaline”

Intronaut – Fluid Existential Inversions (2020)

• Sample Track: “Tripolar”

Irist – Order Of The Mind (2020)

• Sample Track: “Harvester” 

Hip-hop took center stage last Sunday night and ushered in a new era of sorts.  It's hard to believe it took this long when really you think about it.  While the reviews were largely favorable, and we agree with the majority,  not everyone liked what they saw.  And that's cool too.  That's the beauty of music really, everything isn't going to appeal to everyone, but everyone should be open to anything.  At least that's how we feel.  What do you think?

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights three new releases from veteran artists.  Today’s mix incorporates adult alternative, blues, and progressive metal.

Jann Arden – Descendant (2022)

• Sample Track: “Unbreakable”

Tinsley Ellis – Devil May Care (2022)

• Sample Track: “One Less Reason”

Voivod – Synchro Anarchy (2022)

• Sample Track: “Sleeves Off”

There seems to be an insatiable need for people to compartmentalize music and it doesn't stop at genres either.  Does the date of an album's release really matter in the grand scheme of things?  And is there a difference between influence and impact?  These are just a few of the topics we address in today's discussion.  

Craig offers up another varied mix for this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, spotlighting 3 newly released albums.  Today’s mix incorporates some instrumental funk, rhythm & blues revival, & southern gothic folk.

Purple Funk Metropolis – The Golden Goose (2022)

• Sample Track: “Egg Boy”

Shanda & The Howlers – It Ain’t Easy (2022)

• Sample Track: “Please Come Home”

Wovenhand – Silver Sash (2022)

• Sample Track: “Dead Dead Beat” 

Today we dive a little deeper into musical comfort zones and chat about recent events where we stepped outside of ours.   As usual, the conversation takes a bit of a turn from there, as we explore live performances that surprised us as well as the dynamic of politics in music.  What can we say, we let the flow take us where it leads us.  Enjoy!

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights a recent release, a re-release from the 70’s and an artist he discovered a couple of years ago.  Today’s mix incorporates Americana, folk, singer-songwriter.

SUSTO – Time in the Sun (2021)

• Sample Track: “Get Down”

Ted Lucas – Ted Lucas (1975)

• Sample Track: “Baby Where You Are”

Labi Siffre – Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying (1972)

• Sample Track: “Watch Me”

Comfort zones can be found in so many facets of our lives.  From the food we eat to the movies we watch, much of what we take in resides in our own personal comfort zones.  Music is certainly no exception, especially with such a wide variety of options available to us, but it seems most people don't explore these options.  Why is that?  Could it be they simply don't have time to seek things out?  The musical landscape is as enormous as it's ever been and exploring an uncharted territory can be quite the experience.  So, if you're feeling adventurous, maybe try branching out a bit.  You might just enjoy it!