Aural Mess

In this episode, Chad and Alex Sciarra discuss their musical influences and the evolution of music consumption. They reminisce about their favorite bands from the 90s and the impact of streaming on music discovery. The conversation covers a range of genres, from punk to Britpop, and highlights the importance of radio and mixtapes in the pre-digital era.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Alex on Twitter

https://x.com/prosciutella_

you sexy angsty manipulating… playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XqwDRYN2wa1AmxGbX4V3Z?si=2cf548a19dd14f6a

Songs to get pulled over for speeding by

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xmZSZ3PehWtxWklgNnwT7?si=145346dfbce6427c

Courtney Love’s Women

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001y3rr

[ARCHIVES: MADONNA & COURTNEY LOVE 1995]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEdm_U8-Sdg

JAY KOOL (Beavis & Butt-head clips)

https://www.youtube.com/@JAYKOOL380

Episode 20 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3erxvyXXr6Vxav087cLQAA?si=b5075d29429d4277

Episode 20 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb66IslqBFJKMYMjOjwvNFL7&si=hlRw3mxbPTDMvKaa

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Reconnecting with music memories

14:04 Rediscovering old favorites & new musical discoveries

20:04 Exploring punk roots and music documentaries

37:11 Nostalgia tours and music cruises

39:56 The evolution of music consumption

57:00 Music videos, MTV, Fuze, and VH1

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In this episode, author Libby Cudmore joins the podcast to explore the vibrant world of the 1990s Swing Revival era. Libby and Chad discuss the cultural shifts that fueled the revival, trace the evolution of Swing Revival bands, and reflect on the era's energy and influences. The conversation extends to comedic scenes in movies, critical reviews of the Roadhouse remake, and pivotal albums within the swing genre. Chad and Libby also touch on the commercialization of swing in the mainstream and music's impact on creativity and personal expression.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Libby’s website

https://libbycudmore.com/

“Khakis Swing” commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ735krOiPo

Chad’s grocery store playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0l9cY5TUUqovrlgVDzSz7O?si=0d964647bb7c4a84

“Sin City Swing” playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wmTuUdSVPQ1YNiYEpSzui

“Consider the Daddies” playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UE9nOIqHRsbgSrFSww4it

Episode 19 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fmZYyiioYGzdZmOpfEmyl?si=093482b36aea46d0

Episode 19 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb4elcmGYlVvSy742-mxbmsa

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

3:23 The Origins of the Swing Revival

6:35 The place of Ska in the revival scene

11:23 Fashion and cultural significance of Swing Revival

18:01 "Swingers" and the “Roadhouse” remake

21:35 The outlier: Squirrel Nut Zippers

31:21 Rediscovering Cherry Poppin' Daddies' catalog

36:56 Rockabilly Revival and fashion trends

47:00 The end of the Swing Revival and The Gap as culture-killer

59:45 Branching out musically and Supermarket songs

1:10:54 Libby’s new novel and final thoughts

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In this episode, musician Max Begler talks about his musical influences and his band, Sunny Daze & the Weathermen. Chad and Max discuss garage rock and punk rock, playing in a band, songwriting, and musicianship. The episode wraps up with Max playing a solo round of “Steely Dan: Smash or Pass?”. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Sunny Daze & the Weathermen

https://sunnydazeandtheweathermen.com/

Sunny Daze & the Weathermen on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6En7QTCivFO5bJi4RQVtPz?si=hXedAoZRSZ-MV87RwygTmQ

Pistol (Sex Pistols miniseries)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13823494/

Max on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/the_sunshine_superman_/

Episode 18 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HCNvMP5zpkFs8JW8Jm38g?si=38ab0947178b413f

Episode 18 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7tykJIU9GJ437VuZgCP6rj

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

FOLLOW ME:

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Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess

Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Influences and Songwriting Process

10:50 Playing in a band and working collaboratively

24:39 Velvet Underground and guitar heroes

32:38 Punk favorites and folk influences

50:43 This Is Not A Steely Dan Podcast and memes

55:40 Smash or Pass?

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In this episode, author Jude Warne discusses her work as a writer, including her book on the band America, her upcoming book on the music of Boz Scaggs, and her master's thesis on Bruce Springsteen's album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town'. The conversation touches on topics such as the importance of space in music, the role of production in creating a unique sound, and the influence of literature and different musical genres on artists' work.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jude’s website

https://judewarne.com/

America, the Band: An Authorized Biography

https://a.co/d/8C7BhSf

“Freedom Rock” commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3CnvphQs04

Louie Shelton: The Making of Lowdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFMrzUTT0HM

Jude’s playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zPRob3MiqWhaObwyDrzWa?si=816bc55ab96e4fe1

Episode 17 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2987De2I7YOVZWSddqJxUW?si=e8b1e5fc86834162

Episode 17 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5FnhYU0d_1imMVvvu_KnQM&si=SPYNFgjCAfnZSU4w

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

FOLLOW ME:

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Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess

Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 How the America book came to be

10:19 Space and time as musical currency

15:44 Jude’s forthcoming Boz Scaggs book

23:25 Boz and Steve Miller

28:05 Darkness on the Edge of Town

39:28 Driving music and top tracks

47:07 Toto’s ubiquity

53:14 The importance of writing about music

57:25 Closing question and wrap up

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Part two! In this episode, Chad and Phil continue their discussion of some of their favorite albums. They reminisce about their experiences as musicians in school bands and the impact it had on their musical journeys, and talk about the intelligence behind the punk rock scene.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Part one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCebkElKko4

Buffalo Tom and Me

https://auralmess.substack.com/p/buffalo-tom-and-me

The Pope of Greenwich Village

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087932/

Episode 16 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MSU7TwIlryhf3UGQIjOMM?si=eeeec8213ef945e9

Episode 16 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6TEZvq0y6ozpNfkbwG7VyE&si=7Upft8O-7j2aiJXF

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

FOLLOW ME:

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Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess

Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Phil’s favorite: “Birth of the Cool” by Miles Davis

03:40 Middle school and high school band experiences

18:51 “Birth…” continued

26:25 Chad’s favorite: “Let Me Come Over” by Buffalo Tom

37:24 Punk rock and The Sopranos

47:41 Phil’s favorite: “Songs in the Key of Life” by Stevie Wonder

1:00:59 Chad’s favorite: “Siamese Dream” by Smashing Pumpkins

1:16:30 Wrap up

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In part one of this episode, Chad Sutton and Phil D analyze some of their favorite albums of all time. To no one’s surprise, they have a Steely Dan album in common. Stay tuned for part two, and be sure to subscribe to the Aural Mess newsletter on Substack - link below!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

STEELY PHIL PODCAST | Ep. 18 (TALKIN' DAN DRUMMERS WITH SAM)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iImbWZMx0I

Assistant Engineer Lenise Bent on Working on Aja

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t1SCVSaGN0

Steely Dan’s Mystery Man (Jim Hodder interview)

https://expandingdan.substack.com/p/jim-hodder-interview-steely-dan-drummer

Steely Dan - Peg (Steve Gadd on Drums)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWOaSQ-GlRk

Beavis and Butthead watch Green Day's Longview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDC7nINVPdQ

Paddy McAloon and Thomas Dolby: how we made Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jun/30/paddy-mcaloon-thomas-dolby-how-we-made-steve-mcqueen-album

Episode 15 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Stsgylw2CpQCuiVRvwYH7?si=acdd2512b29143db

Episode 15 playlist (YouTube)

​​https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5Utgk3gmCWRUlv7uSD0mZF

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

FOLLOW ME:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auralmess/

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Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/auralmess

Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:43 On both lists: “Aja” by Steely Dan

36:05 Phil’s favorite: “Dookie” by Green Day

48:26 Chad’s favorite: “Rattlesnakes” by Lloyd Cole and The Commotions

1:04:08 Phil’s favorite: “The Queen Is Dead” by The Smiths

1:25:36 Chad’s favorite: “Steve McQueen” by Prefab Sprout

1:42:59 Wrap up and plans for part two

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In this episode, Chad Sutton and Jeff Schultz discuss their experiences playing in bands and their love for music. They share their affinity for Steely Dan and other bands and discuss their favorite songs and albums. The conversation highlights the joy of sharing music with friends and the importance of personal connections to songs, as well as finding new songs and artists to listen to.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jeff’s Twitter

https://twitter.com/Horror_Phan

Lilac Rain - Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/people/Lilac-Rain/100094281386199/?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Lilac Rain - Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lilacrainband

Yacht Rock web series

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL10CF667591857A2D

Donny & Marie Osmond - "Reelin' In the Years" (note from Chad: I’m so sorry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW8rWRBmABA

Hear Hear newsletter on Substack

https://hearhear.substack.com/

Smarter Playlists

http://smarterplaylists.playlistmachinery.com/

Jeff’s playlist

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2B2JMunNYOLpdNErAB6foCMiLEtigGs

Episode 14 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Mpo1evRCWVdOdReph9dx?si=2b395d296c964853

Episode 14 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb4SnvStBMVFIi6htOuBuhsF&si=GS14j0uFXsx12jjL

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:09 Playing in a Cover Band

14:04 The Magic of Playing in a Band

20:57 The Seminal Steely Dan Song

25:24 Steely Dan's Reunion Albums

33:22 The Yacht Rock Web Show Series

42:22 Uniqueness of Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, and Phish

48:37 Other Progressive Rock Bands and Influences

50:09 Discovering New Music

52:58 Sharing Music with Friends

01:03:55 Unlikely Song Obsessions

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In this episode, Chad and Mackenzie finish their game of “Steely Dan: Smash or Pass?”, this time covering Steely Dan's live albums and the solo work of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. The conversation takes a detour as they discuss their favorite Bond girls and movies and speculate about the next James Bond. Finally, Mackenzie and Chad introduce the Yacht Rock Cage Match, ranking the butchness of various soft rockers and the imagined fighting prowess of original Steely Dan band members. Will there be a part three? Stay tuned!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Steely Dan: Smash or Pass? Part 1

https://youtu.be/t8tfpt4gxZU?si=AfxWQ-MGgYPa45I9

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark on Max

https://www.hbo.com/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark/season-1

Pleasantville movie

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120789/

Fidel Castro: The CIA's 7 Most Bizarre Assassination Attempts

https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/fidel-castros-death/fidel-castro-cia-s-7-most-bizarre-assassination-attempts-n688951

James Bond Girls Ranked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULCHbxXnxp8

James Bond 007 | EVERY MONEYPENNY SCENE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HstJfotwPV0

Donald Fagen - Trans-Island Skyway 8BIT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2k7AoGEyw

Steely Dan Places Map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1XcAMWXyVbpKQBXGTx6UPd2RECaobva0&ll=-3.81666561775622e-14%2C0&z=2

Cheap Xmas: Donald Fagen Complete

https://www.amazon.com/Cheap-Xmas-Donald-Complete-Boxset/dp/B075CRMPKQ

Walter Becker Media

https://www.walterbeckermedia.com/

Episode playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qBmQkHmODvG3uDbYknOOl?si=a520226e8e3049fb

Episode playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5yPwZwsglEE9dfN0CcZ3kP&si=Be3RPM8RLb5OhCv1

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

MERCH:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/auralmess

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In this episode, Chad interviews Zamauri Jones, known for his Steely Dan-oriented content on Instagram and YouTube. Zamauri shares his musical background and influences, including his love for Steely Dan and other classic bands. He discusses his experience starting the Dan Vault YouTube channel and finding rare content. Chad and Zamauri connect over their musical backgrounds, dive into the nuances of Steely Dan's songwriting and musicianship, and delve into how it has enriched their appreciation for music across genres.

Mentioned in this episode:

Dealing Stan on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dealing.stan67/

The Dan Vault

https://www.youtube.com/@TheDanVault 

Expanding Dan newsletter

https://expandingdan.substack.com

Steely Dan Pine Knob 2000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h5ux8LsWkY

Steely Dan Manassas 1996

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8uxw2f8jDc

Steely Dan - The Bear (Ultimate Restoration) mix 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPt_l28ralA

I Can't Write Home About You | Remastered Full Band Outtake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkR3tdjWR6o

Zamauri’s playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2W2p1pUrWTqs7dR6UstO2q?si=4b932e770d8b44f2

Episode 12 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0N8lcCvYG2jIv62a777Tfn?si=245b60780cb745fc

Episode 12 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5IxLZDTJxTf1fiiRwqv4sA

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Giuseppe Ricapito, a journalist and musician, discusses his music, influences, and songwriting process. The conversation also touches on the concept of the swan song theory in music, the influence of literary songwriters, and Neil Young's authenticity and live performances. Chad and Giuseppe go on to discuss the power of music and the enduring impact of one man with an acoustic guitar. They explore the essence of a well-written song, the tradition of folk and blues tunes, and the appreciation for different genres. The conversation delves into the fascination with music legends and the stories behind rock and roll, including the legacy of Gram Parsons and the experience of visiting music landmarks. The episode concludes with a discussion on unlikely songs they love and the unique sound of Prison Affair.

Mentioned in this episode:

Giuseppe’s SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/giuseppeisgvr

Giuseppe’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/giuseppericapito/

Episode 11 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Zu4zOMuPbOZX8Df2Iyj7T?si=f6de3098fecf4473

Episode 11 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb44aG5ouGJFm1jKFGSmeUNJ

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