Music Sucks and I Want to Die

Jake and Matt discuss the songs that are terrible beyond all reason yet still enjoy because they're stupid. Be warned, you will think less of them (if that's possible) after listening to this episode.

Jake and Matt take a good hard look at 2 popular albums released this year, and in general the dumpster fire that 2020 has become. Bring a Prozac

In this episode, Jake and Matt review the year of no music careers and discuss albums by Fionna Apple and Taylor Swift.

Matt and Jake discuss how to talk about melody in theoretical terms and also why not to. In doing so they give examples from what they consider to be some of the greatest melodies of all time and try to nail down exactly what makes each of them tick.

Matt and Jake discuss how to talk about melody in theoretical terms and also why not to. In doing so they give examples from what they consider to be some of the greatest melodies of all time and try to nail down exactly what makes each of them tick.

In this episode, Matt and Jake attempt to make esoteric music theory relating to jazz not be boring as all hell. They tackle George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept, Henry Threadgill's intervallic improvisation, and more. Bring some coffee.

In this episode, Matt and Jake attempt to make esoteric music theory relating to jazz not be boring as all hell. Thye tackle George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept, Henry Threadgill's intervallic improvisation, and more. Bring some coffee.

In this episode, Jake and Matt talk about the all-important mental health topic: burnout. This episode features Greg Smith, a badass pianist who burnt out so hard he moved across the country and switched careers. They all discuss why.

In this episode, Jake and Matt discuss dealing with burnout as an artist. Special guest burnt-out ex-musician Greg Smith.

Jake and Matt review 3 songs, one good, one bad, and one ugly. One of the most positive episodes you'll find on this podcast.