This week, I express my frustrations with award shows after finding out that my childhood friend was recently nominated for 2 MTV Video Music Awards​ as a co-director of the stunning music video for Irish singer-songwriter Hozier​'s 'Take Me To Church'. We also admire the confidence of indie rockers Foals​ in delivering their latest slice of arena-funk 'What Went Down', and soak up the wisdom from hip hop grandmaster GZA​ on his 2005 chess-themed concept album.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-9-hozier-foals-gza

Episode 9 Segment Times:

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Hozier - 2:22 to 9:10

Foals - 9:11 to 12:59

GZA - 13:00 to 18:47

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