Disrobing the moshpit

In this episode Tom and Pete discuss the Future of music and what that might entail. The discussion focuses on what music may sound like in the future including thoughts on AI. Hop into your Delorean, pop a banana peel in Mr Fusion and enjoy. 

Raindrops on Roses, and Whiskers on Kittens. These  may have been Fraulein Marias favourite things but what about her favourite bands? In this episode Tom and Pete explore what makes a Band a favourite. Join us for a cerebral discussion from differing sides of the tracks (hemispheres).

Remember that song you loved...until it became the cheesy jingle for a car insurance ad? Join Pete and Tom as they lament the ways beloved tunes get hijacked by corporate marketing and other contexts before turning the conversation towards what it means when artists ‘sell out’.

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.
That may have been true for Romeo and Juliet, but when it comes to band names some names are sweeter than others. In this episode we explore the divisive nature of band names, and the make or break nature of a solid group name. 

Mayans, Pagans, and Jonestown. All tied together by ritual amongst other things. In this episode Tom and Pete discuss music rituals, and like the Pagans before him Tom also enjoys shedding his clothes to be closer to nature. 

Do music competitions really lead to good music, happy musicians and fulfilled audiences? Do talent show judges really know what quality sounds like? Luckily for you lot, Tom and Pete have a lot to say on the subject - this episode delves into the depths of the competitive music industry

In this episode Tom and Pete explore the world of cover music. Including some  intriguing discoveries, and a feeble attempt at performing a hit cover.

In this episode, Dr Tom Pierard and Pete explore the phenomena of social media and music . The evolution of which is continually morphing like the T1000. It would be fair to say things have moved on a lot since dubbing tapes.

In this episode Tom and Pete dig six feet under to explore the complex nature of  music at funerals, including the awkward use of the word 'Dirge'.

Break out the spectacles and smoking jackets – in this episode Tom breaks down the main theme of his recently-completed PhD study while detailing the trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs of postgraduate study from a (physically) mature perspective.