Ep 45 see us reach our 1st birthday as a podcast and as always we've jammed it full of music news & recommendations. This weeks sees predictable Gallagher behaviour, surprising Moby behaviour and baffling T.I. behaviour. There's also an 'in depth' review of Dave Grohl's new doc. This week we also celebrate the birthday of everyone's favourite gran at the bingo lookalike Paul Weller and look back on a brief history of Eurovision.

We are back after a wee break for number 44. Back to just one big episode covering news, recommendations and some events from history. This week sees us look at Chris Martin’s ego, some terrible gig substitutions, Eric Clapton’s adventures in vaccines and Mick Jagger’s songwriting ability. Our events sees the time Backstreet Boys and N-Sync’s Svengali Lou Pearlman ran a Ponzi scheme and the time Alanis Morrisette’s manager stole $5 million dollars in cash. Give it a listen

In our final part this week we delve into events from this week in pop’s past and have a look at the exhuming of Tammy Wynette and the messy legal wrangle that demanded it, plus we look back on Metallica Vs Napster and how the effects of that case have shaped how we hear music today. 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

In Part 2 this week, we celebrate the life and times of E Street drummer and unlikely comedic straight man Max Weinberg and the legendary singer Dusty Springfield

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Part 1 of Episode 34 is here and it’s the Top Of The Show! Find out what John and Joseph make of all the latest music news (which this week seems to be mostly people selling things at auctions) and all the good stuff they’ve been listening to this week. 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

Our final Part of the week and it’s our “Events of the Week”. Joseph marks the 30th anniversary of Massive Attack’s seminal debut Blue Lines, whilst John tells the story of the time Tom Waits sued Doritos. Yes, you did read that last bit correctly, Tom Waits sued Doritos. Give it a listen and share the bejesus out of it.

Part 2 this week is the Birthday section, where we celebrate two musicians who’s birthday is this week. First up John talks up drumming legend and renowned hat wearer Reni from the Stone Roses. Then Joseph then applauds the 2nd best member of Hall and Oates, John Oates. Give it a listen and learn some things you didn’t already know.

Episode 42 and Part 1 of 3 is our top of the show, where we look at music news and recommendations. This week we talk about how we really like Lil Nas X, whilst also not really liking Lil Nas X, The Killers record breaking achievements and discover how old we are when we look at the Brit nominations. All this plus a new contender for the song of 2021. Give it a listen and if you like it spread the good word

The end of Episode 41 of the Musical Taste Society sees us once again handing out the ultimate accolade to musicians everywhere: induction to the MTS Hall Of Fame! It’s Joseph’s turn this week as he inducts US hardcore stalwart Walter Schreifels for his impressive body of work spanning several decades. It’s worth a listen to see how often Joseph can say the word “melodic”. Do the thing, subscribe and that, it’s all pretty helpful.

It's part 3 and our Events section, where we look at the weird and wonderful events that happened in Pop’s yesteryear. This week we examine the case of a Swedish couple fighting the government over the worst possible tribute to Metallica, and the incredible folly that was Brinsley Schwarz chartering a plane full of music journalists to NYC for a support slot with Van Morrison. So get listening, get enjoying and get rating and reviewing and all that other stuff. We’d love you for it.