Long Island pop and classical maestro Cole Fortier is back! Thomas opens with a segment on iconic video game soundtracks, and how the aquatic vibe may be the best of all. Cole showcases a lovely collection of songs that feature piano and voice only.

https://www.instagram.com/colefortier

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Matt forces Thomas to listen to The Velvet Sundown, as the two discuss the recent controversy surrounding AI in music. Thomas redeems the vibe with an ode to simply one of the greatest artists in rock history - Joni Mitchell.

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Music journalist Rich Wilhelm (PopMatters) joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the wonder and majesty of film composer Joe Hisaishi, aka the Ghibli guy. Rich then takes the boys down a crazy rabbit hole, as he shares some of the insanely iconic recording credits of session musician Paul Griffin.

https://www.popmatters.com/author/richwilhelm

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Pianist/songwriter Damon Smith joins the show today! Thomas opens with an exhibit of the world's "bounciest" rock songs (in his mind). Damon then showcases some of the juiciest baroque chord progressions both Radiohead and The Beatles had to offer.

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NY art rock artist Katy Pinke joins today! Matt leads the first segment as he searches for classic rock "beef" songs for the next generation. Thomas then explores some glorious 80's radio hits, as the group imagines which one-hit-wonder they'd want to have as their legacy.

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NYC rock legend Keith Zarriello (The Shivers) joins the show today! Thomas talks about notable "lullaby" pop/rock songs. Keith curates a wonderful collection of contemporary indie artists who deserve more love, including Rod Smoth, Chartreuse, Morgan Weidinger, and Tape Loop Orchestra.

https://theshivers.bandcamp.com

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Canadian producer, composer - and yes, saxophonist - Joseph Shabason returns to the show! He and Thomas share a special segment exploring the "sexiest" saxophones solos throughout music history, including some unlikely choices...

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Music journalist Chris Ingalls (PopMatters) joins once again! Thomas reflects on their recent tour with a presentation of "songs he Shazamed on the road". Chris does a retrospective on the bizarre yet chic UK band Roxy Music.

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New Haven songwriter David Wirsig joins today! Thomas introduces the niche topic of music to play in the stadium once a soccer game is over. David educates the group on the wonderful world of late 90's non-secular ska bands.

https://davidwirsig.bandcamp.com

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Portland, ME singer-songwriter Heather Lynn joins the show today - hosting the LMO crew while they're on tour! 

In this special IRL meetup, Thomas shares multiple different covers of the classic "Angel Of The Morning", as they determine which version is the definitive cut.

Catch Thin Lear live at the New York City Winery on March 29th, or Niagara Moon at the Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton (also March 29th...)

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