Discologist
Discologist is a music podcast based in Milwaukee and Washington, DC, dedicated to discussing and sharing the best new and newly discovered music. The show features interviews with music legends that can't be heard elsewhere. Hosted by Kevin Hill and Eduardo Nunes, the podcast offers a mix of music talk, recommendations, and exclusive conversations. Some episodes include AI-generated intro narration, and the show may be powered by cats.
Episodes
Best Of 2025
2025 has been a decade of a year, but with the help of some truly great music and you, we made it through. Join us on a year-end extravaganza as we celebrate our favorite releases, thoughts on where the industry is headed, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Collections Of Colonies Of Bees ‘Celebrities’, UK Moves To Ban Scalpers, And More
This week, as we wrap up business as usual for the year on Discologist, we’re digging into Milwaukee legends Collection Of Colonies of Bees’ latest post-dance indie release Celebrities PLUS! The UK is making moves to get rid of scalpers, Tidal begins to go down the Spotify path, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Allen Williams Looks Into The Future On His New LP ‘light rivers’, Paywalled Music Journalism, Eduardo Returns, And More
This week on Discologist, we say goodbye (for now) to Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) , Eduardo returns, and light rivers, the latest from guitarist/composer Brad Allen Williams, gives the gang a glimpse into the hippest future imaginable. PLUS! Another music site goes behind a paywall, the walls start to close in on AI music, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Chip Wickham Transports Listeners Into ‘The Eternal Now’; 9:30 Club Employees Push to Unionize and More
This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) and Kevin are catching a vibe with Chip Wickham’s The Eternal Now, 9:30 Club employees (finally) push to unionize, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dylan Earl’s ‘Level-Headed Even Smile’, Phil Collins In Atmos, And More
This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) and Kevin head back to the Country with Dylan Earl’s new album Level-Headed Even Smile, ponder a world that needs surround sound Phil Collins, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McKinley Dixon’s ‘Magic, Alive’, The Legacy Of D’Angelo, And More
This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) and Kevin discuss McKinley Dixon’s latest hip-hop wonderland Magic, Alive, the legacy of D’Angelo, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Country-Rock Rising Legends Ladybird Return With 'Clementine'; Taylor Swift Gets Panned, Zach Bryan Goes Big, And More
This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) joins and Kevin to talk about Clementine, the latest country-rocking instant-classic from Milwaukee’s Ladybird. But first we’re discussing Taylor Swift’s latest, who a record-setting concert attended by over 110K people is really for, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mason Lindahl Returns With A Double-Shot Of Bliss, The Lillith Fair Documentary, And More
This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into the lush sonic universe of guitarist Mason Lindahl and his expansive new double album, Joshua / Same Day Walking. PLUS: A new Lilith Fair documentary revisits a pivotal chapter in musical history, Foxing bids farewell, a new award show crowns the “best” AI-generated song, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith Join Forces As Disiniblud, Where In The World Is Fugazi, A Stubhub IPO, And More
This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin take a trip into the whimsical electronic world of Disniblud, a new collaboration between Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith. PLUS: The Internet Archive lives to fight another day, StubHub has an IPO, we ponder where the heck Fugazi is when we need them most, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fruit Bats Return with ‘Baby Man’, Bad Bunny Takes A Stand, Mary Jane Girls, And More
This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are blissing out to the stripped-down masterpiece that is Fruit Bats’ Baby Man. PLUS: Bad Bunny takes a stand on the current state of U.S. immigration policy, we ask why they don’t make ’em like Mary Jane Girls anymore, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charley Crockett’s ‘Dollar A Day’, The Impact Of Tariff’s On Independent Musicians, And More
On and all-new edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are checking in on Texas troubadour Charley Crockett’s latest, and second album of 2025, Dollar A Day PLUS! We’re discussing the economics of being an independent musician during a trade war, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pretty Bitter’s ‘Pleaser’, The New Yorker calls out the declining state of music criticism, and more.
On the Season 17 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin catch up after a long Summer, ponder the role of critics in the modern music landscape, and discuss the wonders of Pleaser, the latest (and AOTY-contender) from Washington, D.C.’s Pretty Bitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music from Willi Carlisle, Wisconsin Space Program, And More
On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dig into Willi Carlisle’s Winged Victory, get a new psychedelic fix courtesy of Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Space Program, discuss the implications of the (possibly) AI band The Velvet Sundown, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Conversation: Ryan Walsh [Hallelujah The Hills]
On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin welcome back author/musician/all-around-rad-dude Ryan Walsh (Hallelujah The Hills, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968) to talk about DECK, his latest album with his long-time band Hallelujah The Hills. Clocking in at a massive 54 songs (1 song for each card in a deck of cards plus the joker), DECK is both a monument to the power of creati
New Music From Mourning [A] BLKstar, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, Bitch Creek, And More
On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin get re-acquainted with the brilliance of Cleveland, Ohio’s Mourning [A] BLKstar, try and catch the orchestral vibes of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s latest, spin the first single from Milwaukee’s Bitch Creek, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Sex Scenes, Colin Miller, Demon Days Turns 20, And More
On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin get rocked by a new album from Milwaukee’s Sex Scenes, moved by Colin Miller’s latest portrait of the South, consider 20 years of Gorillaz Demon Days, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Mei Semones, Adrian Younge, Car Seat Headrest, And More
On the latest episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore Animaru, the remarkable debut LP from Mei Semones, dive into the latest vibe enhancer from super-producer Adrian Younge, revisit throwback pop from Canada, celebrate the unexpectedly triumphant return of Car Seat Headrest, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Return of Cold Specks, New Music From Mamalarky, And More
On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin celebrate the return of Canadian “doom-soul” artist Cold Specks, discuss the latest from pop-psych weirdos Mamamlarky, ponder if new music from the legendary English band Hawkind f***s, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Gerald Clayton, Hiromi, The Darkness, And More
On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin check in on jazz pianist Gerald Clayton and his latest boundary-pushing release, Ones & Twos; award-winning Japanese pianist Hiromi’s collaboration with Sonicwonder on Out There; and, just to prove we’re not obsessed with pianos, Dreams On Toast, the latest from rock and roll saviors, The Darkness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
New Music From Lonnie Holley, Phil Cook, And More
On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore the profound artistry of Lonnie Holley’s latest masterpiece Tonky, and Phil Cook’s tender and stunning Appalachia Borealis. Together, these extraordinary works offer a soul-stirring journey through the triumphs and trials of the human spirit, each conveyed through a lens as distinct as it is moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv
New Music From Alabaster DePlume, Old Pup, And Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’ At 50
On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into Alabaster DePlume’s latest release A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole, an alt-country instant classic from Milwaukee’s Old Pup, and fifty years of Steely Dan’s arguably finest hour, Katy Lied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Ambrose Akinmusire, Jesse Daniel Edwards, And More
On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into a new jazz classic from Ambrose Akinmusire, the emotional wallop of Jesse Daniel Edwards fourth album, the latest quirky indie rock from Cheekface, and hypnotic desert rock from Yawning Balch. Plus, we discuss all four members of R.E.M.'s surprising cameo at Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s recent performance of Fables Of The Rec
New Music from Sam Moss, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, and More
On an all-new episode of Discologist Eduardo and Kevin are discussing new music from guitarist Sam Moss, the latest post-rock sounds from London’s Squid, the Grammys, Kendrick’s halftime show, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Ofir Ganon and Advance Base PLUS music we love from Phish and Ragnarök, and more.
On the 16th season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin reunite after the winter break to dive into an exciting lineup of new music. Tune in to hear them discuss guitarist Ofir Ganon’s latest album Same Air, Advance Base's 2024 album Horrible Occurrences, an essential track by jamband legends Phish, some mind-bending psychedelia from Sweden, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv
Best Of 2024 - Side B
On the conclusion of our two-part year end extravaganza, it has all come down to this.You have heard us discuss close to a 100 albums in 2024, and all of them are well worth your time. But in the end there is only room for 10 that we think are the best this year had to offer.Thanks for listening. We’ll see ya next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best Of 2024 - Side A
On part one of our two-part year end extravaganza, we’re discussing some of our favorite new music from the Milwaukee and DC scenes, the state of the music industry, honorable mentions for our favorite albums of the year, and more. Tracklist00:00 - Intro/State Of The Industry36:00 - Milwaukee/DC Scene talk 1:02:30 - Honorable Mentions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friendsgiving
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin welcome friends Philip Basnight (DC Rock History, Broke Royals) and Andres Restrepo to the show to talk about music they love, overlooked 2024 albums, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From The Cure, Joachim Cooder, Kolumbo, and more!
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss Songs Of A Lost World, The Cure’s first new album in sixteen years, PLUS new music from Joachim Cooder, Kolumbo, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Blood Incantation, Music That Scares You, And More
On this Halloween edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss the latest from Death Metal quartet Blood Incantation, bands that you thought were scary but maybe aren’t, a dominant 1984 on the charts, and more. RIP Phil Lesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Geordie Greep, Billy Strings and more
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss The New Sound, the debut solo album from black midi’s Geordie Greep, bluegrass phenom Billy Strings’ Highway Prayers, new music from Dawes, Bill Frisell, The Hard Quartet, and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From Midland, Nubya Garcia, Jane’s Addiction is done, and more.
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin discuss Barely Blue, yet another country classic from Midland, the triumphant sophomore album Odyssey by London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia, a Dungeon & Dragons supergroup from Milwaukee, pop fusion from Japan, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Music From David Gilmour, Doechii, King Gizzard on tour, and more!
On the Season 15 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talking about the latest from guitar-legend David Gilmour, Hip-Hop rising star Doechii’s new mix-tape, the insane first leg of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s US tour, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Coversation: Skylar Gudasz
On her latest album, Country, Skylar Gudasz continues her signature style of storytelling through song, but with a more expansive, cosmic perspective. While songs like "Truck" and "Mothers Daughter" maintain a familiar feel for fans of her previous work, tracks like "Fire Country" and "Atoll" showcase Gudasz (once dubbed "the Joni Mitchell the South never had") delving into our relationship with t
The Evolution Of Phish
Most people know Phish for their marathon, mind-melting live performances, but on their 16th album Evolve, they are reminding listeners that there was a time, long ago, when the band made good-to-great, possibly even essential, albums. On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are digging into the latest release from the jamband titans, trying to figure out what a band the size of Phish re
Best Of 2024 (So Far)
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back to discuss some of their favorite releases of the year so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Conversation: Gabriel Birnbaum
Gabriel Birnbaum has been in love with music for as long as he can remember. Whether it was his early work on saxophone making free jazz, playing Ethiopian music in Debo Band, his more “pop” leaning work with Wilder Maker, or his career as one of the best music publicists in the business, he’s spent his life positively immersed in sound.On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are talking
In Conversation: Silverada’s Mike Harmeier
Mike Harmeier, singer and chief-songwriter for the band Silverada (formerly known as Mike and The Moonpies) has a knack for crafting country songs that feel timeless (think the heyday of 90’s country/Outlaw Country) but never retro. On Silverada, the group’s new self-titled album, Mike and the band a re continuing in this tradition while managing to move the band, and country music, into some exci
In Conversation: Rich Ruth
Mike Ruth, a long-time staple of the Nashville indie rock scene, made a career playing in other people’s bands before he stepped into the spotlight with his own material in 2019 under the moniker Rich Ruth.Over the course of four albums, his sound and identity as a composer has continued to evolve and on his latest release, Water Still Flows (out 6/21 on Third Man Records), Ruth has built upon the
New music from Lillian King, Alan Braufman, Willi Carlisle and more!
On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are spinning new-to-you tracks from Chicago singer/songwriter Lillian King, free jazz from revered saxophonist Alan Braufman, and modern folk by way of Arkansas from Willi Carlisle.PLUS! DOJ is telling Live Nation and Ticketmaster that they just can’t be that into each other anymore, Apple Music drops the ultimate clickbait listicle, and more! 
In Conversation: Ladybird's Pete McDermott
Over the past few years, Milwaukee’s Ladybird have been refining their sound on stages all over town and with the release of their debut album Amy Come On Home, it’s clear that all hard work has paid off. With roots firmly and unashamedly planted in the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, and a wit that echoes the work of John Prine, the four-piece outfit is just the shot in the arm that
New music from Raye, The North Country, Hour, Castle Rat, and more!
On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore fresh neo-soul vibes from Raye, indie-pop from Washington, D.C.'s The North Country, innovative classical sounds from Michael Cormier-O’Leary’s musical collective Hour, and the electrifying Dungeons and Dragons-inspired rock of Castle Rat.PLUS! Eduardo experienced Phish at Las Vegas’s Sphere and is here to tell you all about it, a showdown
In Conversation: Bill Frisell
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin sit down with music legend Bill Frisell to discuss his latest release on Blue Note Records, Orchestras.Conceived with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Gibbs, Orchestras sees Frisell and his trio (Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums) teaming up with the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra. To
New music from Prefuse 73, Aaron Abernathy, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more!
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are checking in on new music from Aaron Abernathy, Prefuse 73, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more.PLUS! Is AI about to take over music? The launch of Suno may cause to sound the alarm so we’re taking a look at what exactly it does, how it may disrupt the industry, and what we should be doing about it. Hosted on
New music from Charles Lloyd, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band and more!
In this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin take a look at the dynamics of protests surrounding South By Southwest, dissect the implications of the Living Wage For Musicians Act, a fresh initiative in Congress aimed at reshaping streaming and artist compensation, explore the latest from jazz maestro Charles Lloyd, introduce you to the alt-country sounds of Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band,
New music from Julian Lage, Knower, Amaro Freitas, Maximilian and the Reinhardt, and more.
In this episode, come along with Eduardo and Kevin as they embark on a bit of a jazz odyssey. Discussions of new music from guitar virtuoso Julian Lage, the manic and masterful funk of LA’s Knower, Brazilian pianist Amarao Freitas’ latest sonic excursion, and more. PLUS we’re world premiering “Down By The Lake” the first single from Kevin’s upcoming album The Lake, because we can. Hosted on A
The Grammys, Beyoncé, AI in the arts, new music from Brittany Howard, Chris Rosenau, and more!
In this episode, Eduardo and Kevin dive into the unforgettable Grammy performances by Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell, Beyoncé's groundbreaking foray into Country music domination, the evolving landscape of AI in the arts, and much more!Tune in now to hear all about it PLUS some killer new tracks from Brittany Howard, Chris Rosenau, Time In The Wilderness, and Katie McBride..------We’re able to br
2024, Here We Come…
On the fourteenth season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are cranking up the volume on the issues facing the music industry, imagining a world without Pitchfork, and spinning new tracks that they love from the debut of Milwaukee’s The Breadmen, “country witch” Kitty Coen’s latest spell, Katy Kirby’s stunning new album Blue Raspberry, and the chilled out jam-jazz of Mildlife’s upcoming a
2023 In Review
On our year-end special, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back at some of their favorite releases of the year, albums that didn’t make it on the show, thoughts about the state of the music industry in 2023, where music may be heading in 2024 and much, much more. ------We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one tim
Elizabeth Moen’s ‘Wherever You Aren’t’ PLUS Music We Love From Amaro Freitas, The Raspberries, and More
Released in November of 2022, Elizabeth Moen's Wherever You Aren't is gracefully earning the acclaim it rightfully deserves. Anchored in sharp, soul-baring lyrics and showcased through Moen's incomparable vocal prowess, this album unveils the Chicago-based singer-songwriter as a generational talent. With songs that seamlessly blend humor, melancholy, and a touch of awkwardness, you'll discover you
Casiopea’s ‘Mint Jams’ PLUS! Music We Love From Butcher Brown, Geese, And More!
Back in the late 70s and early 80s, jazz fusion was the misunderstood trailblazer of America's music scene. Amidst the skepticism, one place lit up with the future of this genre: Japan. Casiopea, an iconic jazz band that still dominates in Japan, truly encapsulated this futuristic essence on their groundbreaking 1982 album, Mint Jams. This live-recorded but studio-polished gem wasn't just a pinnac
In Conversation: Israel Nash
Israel Nash has never been afraid to flaunt his influences Drawing inspiration from legends such as Tom Petty, Neil Young, and Pink Floyd, he crafts a distinctive sound that's undeniably his own. On his latest LP Ozarker, the Missouri-born singer-songwriter takes that signature sound and weaves in traces of Springsteen and more to explore the stories of his family, their community, and the endurin
L’Rain’s ‘I Killed Your Dog’ PLUS! Music We Love From Titãs, World In Action, And More!
Taja Cheek, the multi-instrumentalist behind the pseudonym L’Rain, is renowned for crafting rich, multi-layered songs that beckon listeners into a transformative journey when the needle touches wax. Her latest masterpiece, I Killed Your Dog, is a remarkable evolution of her artistry, that ventures into uncharted musical realms. Collaborating with the gifted Andrew Lappin and Ben Chapoteau-Katz, sh
In Conversation: Jason Hawk Harris
If the main ingredients of a great Country song are love and loss, singer-songwriter Jason Hawk Harris’s creative tank was overflowing when it came time to make his masterful new LP Thin Places. Part meditation on grieving the loss of his mother, career, and the global tragedy of the pandemic, and part raucous celebration of finding the joy of life despite those hardships Thin Places is a beautifu
Jalen Ngonda’s ‘Come Around And Love Me’ PLUS! Music We Love From Dragons of Krull, BusCrates, and more!
On his debut album, Jalen Ngonda reminds us that wearing your influences on your sleeve can be a good thing. Ngonda's Come Around and Love Me, out now on Daptone Records, covers familiar soul terrain - think The Temptations or Marvin Gaye - with both an attention to detail and restraint that are all too uncommon these days. Hear us talk about this terrific record while we also try to figure just w
Raw Poetic’s ‘Away Back In’ PLUS Music We Love From Yussef Dayes, Badge Epoque Ensemble, and more!
In 2022, Raw Poetic, also known as Jason Moore, embarked on an expansive two-hour hip-hop odyssey with his LP Space Beyond The Solar System. Now, he returns alongside his frequent collaborators P-Fritz (guitarist Patrick Fritz) and the longstanding producer Damu the Fudgemonk with Away Back In. Clocking in at a “mere” thirty-seven minutes, Away Back In may be a briefer affair than Space, but it re
In Conversation: Alabaster DePlume
If To Cy & Lee: Instrumentals, Vol. 1 from 2020 served as a soothing sonic refuge at precisely the right moment, and 2022's GOLD stood as a powerful declaration that radical empathy can truly transform our world for the better, then Come With Fierce Grace, Alabaster DePlume's (aka Gus Fairbairn) latest album on the Chicago Jazz label International Anthem, emerges as a testament to how this emp
Brandee Younger’s ‘Brand New Life’ PLUS! Music We Love From PIERI, Midland, and More!
Forged in the crucible of the early days of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, Force Majeure, the inspirational collaboration between the incomparable harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas, stands as a shining beacon among the jazz releases of the 21st century. Younger followed up this landmark release in 2021 with Somewhere Different, a powerful statement of talent and her first album on
Chessa Rich’s ‘Deeper Sleeper’ PLUS! Music We Love From Girls In Airports, Rita Lee, And More!
For over a decade, Chessa Rich has been a driving force in the vibrant North Carolina music scene, offering her unique voice and exceptional multi-instrumentalist skills to support fellow artists. Now, the anticipation builds as she steps into the spotlight with her highly awaited debut album, "Deeper Sleeper." This remarkable release seamlessly blends elements of pop and folk genres, creating an
Revisiting The Grateful Dead’s ‘Get Shown The Light’
This week on Discologist, we're revisiting an episode from the before times wherein Eduardo, Kevin, and Andre (IYKYK) delved deep into the monumental box set by the Grateful Dead called 'Get Shown The Light'.This box set captures the band's legendary four-night run at New York's iconic venue, Fillmore East in 1977. It includes what many consider to be the finest performances of their career, parti
In Conversation: Robert Ellis
Texas singer/songwriter Robert Ellis captivated audiences with his bombastic 2019 album, 'Texas Piano Man,' where he expanded his sound to stadium-level proportions without compromising his heartfelt introspections. However, in his latest release, Yesterday's News, Ellis takes a stripped-down approach, focusing on the bare essentials, often being accompanied by just a softly plucked nylon guitar.
In Conversation: Seán Barna
Seán Barna’s An Evening At Macri Park’ has been a long time coming both figuratively and literally. Completed just before the world shut down in 2020, the album was the culmination of a decade’s worth honing his craft, finding his truest voice through his collaboration with producer and friend Dave Drago, and finding himself in the process. And while technically the setting for Barna’s tales of tr
In Conversation: Joan LeMay and Alex Pappademas, Authors of ‘Quantum Criminals’
The Steely Dan renaissance (aka the Danaissance) shows no sign of abating in 2023, with good reason: it is clear now that history is the slow process of discovering that Donald Fagen and Walter Becker have always been several steps ahead of the rest of us. This is a band that gave us memes before memes were a thing; a band whose tracks are recognizable to hip hop heads, jazz bros, and eminent hips
In Conversation: Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats/Bonny Light Horseman)
Despite having a career that spans 20 years, 10 iconic albums, and stints in some massive indie and folk bands (The Shins and Bonny Light Horseman, respectively) you might be amazed to discover that he still doesn’t quite feel like he’s “made it.” But one listen to A River Running To Your Heart, his latest album with Fruit Bats should dispel any doubt that Johnson has slowly but surely become one
SOME Songs Considered: New songs we love from Wednesday, Nashville Ambient Society, Alison Brown, Rachika Nayar and more!
Sometimes it is best to let the music to the talking, and on this all-new episode of Discologist taking quick look at four new/upcoming releases that we think you’re gonna love.Whether you’re a fan of indie rock (Wednesday), banjo with a side of Beatles (Alison Brown), countrified ambient (Nashville Ambient Ensemble) or some wild electronic/guitar vibes (Rachika Nayar), we’ve got you covered.So ki
Miss Grit’s ‘Follow The Cyborg’ PLUS! Music We Love From Horse Lords, Jim Ford, And More!
Technology can be both isolating and empowering, but the gulf between the two gets wider every day. On their debut full-length Follow the Cyborg, Miss Grit (aka Margaret Sohn) is wading into the liminal space that separation has created to explore themes of identity, alienation, and acceptance through a future-pop lens. A heady, often unsettling ride that touches on everything from how Sohn relate
Lonnie Holley’s ‘Oh Me, Oh My’ PLUS music we love from Joe Westerlund, Wild Up, and more!
Lonnie Holley’s Oh Me, Oh My is a continuation of his exploration of the darker rooms of our history that were the centerpiece of his 2018 album Mith. On that release, Holley seemed content to simply illuminate for the sake of awareness. Oh Me, Oh My finds the lauded artist/poet/musician settling for nothing less than carrying the listener to a home in the light that everyone, Holley seems to argu
In Conversation: Elise Okusami (Oceanator)
On Oceanator's latest, "Nothing's Ever Fine," Elise Okusami dishes out riffs and feelings from morning to evening. No, literally: "Morning" and "Evening" are the opening and closing songs on the record, which is structured to to feel like the emotional arc of a day. After wrapping up her US tour, we caught up with Elise a few weeks ahead of a jaunt to Europe, to sci-fi, guitar gear, and, uh, baske
Arun Ghosh’s ‘Seclused In Light’ PLUS! Music We Love From Grey Genius, Spiral Stairs, and more!
On the latest episode Discologist, we’re discussing the remarkable glow of Arun Ghosh’s Seclused In Light, the award winning clarinetist/composer/music educator’s “lockdown” album. In his exploration of the universal fear and isolation of the past few years, Ghosh was able to find pull inward and find that beauty still remained - not just in himself, but in all of us. A welcome hug from the end of
In Conversation: Brad Allen Williams
Brad Allen Williams may not be a household name, but having spent years backing up some of your favorite performers both on stage (Brittany Howard, Bilal, Ce Ce Winans) and behind the console (José James), there is little chance that you haven’t heard his work. On this year’s œconomy (pronounced like “economy”) the lauded jazz guitarist is stepping out as the front man for the first time since 201
Donald Fagen’s ‘Kamakiriad’ PLUS! Music we love from Allan Wachs, Special Interest, and more.
On the latest episode Discologist, we’re exploring Kamakiriad, Donald Fagen’s (Steely Dan) misunderstood masterpiece. Join us as we reveal some of the album’s subtle triumphs and try to suss out where all of this Steely Dan hatred is coming from, why it is misguided, and where it might lead. PLUS! Eduardo and Kevin are spinning tracks from folkster Alan Wachs, and NOLA based dance punks, Special I
In Conversation: Nabil Ayers, author of “My Life In The Sunshine”
When Nabil Ayers set out to write his memoir he could have focused on a long list of personal and professional accomplishments. He’s been a drummer in bands on major labels. He opened and ran a record store in Seattle that is known and revered worldwide. He has had his writing published in the New York Times, NPR and more. He has run a division (4AD) of one of the world's most revered indie record
Sonny Stitt’s ‘Never Can Say Goodbye, AI art and you, PLUS! Music we love from Brad Allen Williams, The Beat Index, and more.
Welcome back to an all-new season of Discologist! New beginnings can be exciting and full of surprises, but one thing you can always count on is that if we’re kicking off a new season of Discologist, we’re talking about one of legendary saxophonist Sonny Stitt’s albums. This time we’re digging into Never Can Say Goodbye, Stitt’s 1975 release that featured covers of some timely “hits” (“T
2022 In Review
In our final episode of the year (and final post for ChunkyGlasses) we’re talking about some of the music that meant the most to us and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bill Frisell's 'Four' PLUS! Music We Love From Raw Poetic, Pretty Bitter, And More!
Bill Frisell’s latest LP Four is a masterclass in subtlety and connection. To celebrate the release, we’re dishing up a brief history of Frisell’s work and what it means to the American songbook. Then we’re digging into the new album to find out if his latest fits comfortably alongside his earlier releases or if maybe he’s starting to go a radical new direction. PLUS! Some great new music from the
Drugdealer's 'Hiding In Plain Sight' And More!
On 2016’s The End Of Comedy and its 2019 follow up Raw Honey, it was clear that Drugdealer, the LA-based musical project led by Michael Collins had one foot firmly planted in the era of AM smooth-rock glory. On Hiding In Plain Sight, Collins and his semi-rotating cast of co-conspirators fully embrace that aesthetic and in doing so not only accept their destiny as the inheritors of Steely Dan’s leg
Dungen's 'En Är För Mycket och Tusen Aldrig Nog' PLUS! Music We Love From Lacuna, Roberto Amarante, And More!
Swedish psychedelia masters Dungen are leaning into a poppier sound on ‘En Är För Mycket och Tusen Aldrig Nog’, — their first album in seven years — but they’re losing none of the head-trippy goodness that fans have come to know and love. Join us as we dig into this far-out listening experience, discuss what music can mean if the listener doesn’t understand the language it is sung in, and more!PLU
Basehead's 'Play With Toys' PLUS! Music We Love From Ladybird, HNNY, And More!
On this edition of discologist we’re spinning new tracks from Milwaukee’s Ladybird, Sweden’s HNNY, and then digging into 1992’s Play With Toys, the forgotten classic by the Michael Ivey fronted “hip hop” group Basehead from Washington D.C.Tune in now for all this PLUS new music from Maximilian and the Reinhardt, and a discussion about THAT Pitchfork list that everyone is talking about. Hosted on
In Conversation with Kim Ware PLUS! Music We Love From Bitchin Bajas, Jon Camp, And More!
For over a decade, singer/songwriter/Southerner Kim Ware has been crafting indie-folk songs full of heart and twang with her project Kim Ware and the Good Graces. On her latest album Ready, she’s digging deeper inside then ever before. The result is an album overflowing with brutal honesty, (often hilarious) youthful angst, and an emotional core that could melt even the most hardened of hearts. Jo
Sonny Stitt's "Satan" PLUS! Music We Love From Psalm One, Rich Ruth, And More!
We’re kicking off Season 11 with a THICC episode packed full of great music!Depending on who you ask, saxophonist Sonny Stitt is either one of the most revered players in jazz history or the guy who never said no to a session, no matter how schmaltzy. Over his career he played on hundreds of albums and we’re diving deep into one of his best, 1974’s Satan!PLUS! Music we love from Chicago’s Psalm On
black midi's "Hellfire" PLUS! Music We Love From The Fire, The A's, And More!
Depending on your frame of mind, black midi are either an acquired taste or one of the most essential bands of the 21st century. On their new album Hellfire, the trio continues to push their maximalist sound to its limits while polishing the execution of their high-minded art till it shines brighter than ever. If finding beauty deep within absolute chaos is your idea of a good time then tap in as
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