Songs That Don't Suck

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Songs That Don't Suck episodes

July 26, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 30 (Cliff Notes Version) - It Finally Happened...
I called my shot back in episode 9, so this week I've got a special treat for you, my loyal listener. This week I retrace my steps during the late 90s and talk about how one band lead to a dozen more thanks to an amazing fan base.
This week you'll hear music from Moxy Fruvous, Great Big Sea, Carbon Leaf, Guster and Eddie from Ohio
Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
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16 min
July 19, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 29 (Cliff Notes Version) - "It's so hard to love when you're dying in an empty room"
This week I'm reflecting on how the next 10 years are gong to suck, I share a cover that might be better than the original
and a handful of great tracks to add to your playlists this week.
Featuring:
Dan Auerbach - Every Chance I Get (I Want You in the Flesh)
Boskay - Heresy
Greensky Bluegrass - Congratulations and Condolences
DURRY - I’m Fine (No really)
Spanish Love Songs - Pendulum

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
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14 min
July 12, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 28 (Cliff Notes Version) - "Sex so good makes the neighbors smoke a cigarette"
This week we are back kicking off the 2nd half of 2023 with new music that has been released over the last two week, we also got a brain-bending cover for you to enjoy from The Surreal McCoys.

New Music This Week from:
The Struts - Too Good at Raising Hell
Fox Royale - So Different
Dirty Honey - Won't Take Me Alive
Hollows - The Floor
The Glorious Sons - Mercy Mercy (from The Osprey Sessions)
Brad - Hey Now What's the Problem?
High Fade - Burnt Toast and Coffee
Back to Yours - I Must Be Confused

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
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15 min
July 05, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 27 (Cliff Notes Version) - 1st Half of 2023 Top Ten Retrospective
In this episode I'm taking a look back at some of my favorites from the first six months of Songs That Don't Suck. If you've got favorites, I'd love to hear from you via social media, or you can leave a voice mail message for me on the Spotify platform. Tell me which songs you think I should of included and why.

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

16 min
June 28, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 26 (Cliff Notes Version) - "You're Still The Reason I Am Doing This"
This week we've got the entire spectrum of music covered from Rock don't by Dolly Parton to Rock done by Barenaked Ladies... ok, maybe it's not a full spectrum.
Featured this week:
Ayron Jones - My America
Vendetta Love - On & On
Old Mervs - Sweetheart
Good Terms - Old Friend
Barenaked Ladies - Lovin' Life

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)
11 min
June 21, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 25 (Cliff Notes Version) - "F*** the garden in the yard, I can barely tend to my own dreams"
This episode I tell a story about me talking to much with unintended consequences... More on AI but in a good way, and of course more new music for your playlists!

Featured this week:
Secondhand Sound - Rorschach
Stepsons - Mary's Getting Married
Spanish Love Songs - Clean-up Crew
Young the Giant - Dancing in the Rain
The Pink Spiders - Let's Go Home

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)
15 min
June 14, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 24 (Cliff Notes Version) - "Harmony is a bullet in my hand"
This week Jenna returns to the podcast to talk about Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour we attended in Detroit, Michigan. I've also got a Taylor Swift cover to share and a bunch of new music.

Featured this week:
Dirty Blonde - Run (When I Tell You)
The Sheratons - Mystic Pizza
Skies Behind - Call It What You Want
Cold War Kids - Double Life
Superbloom - Pig

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)
28 min
June 07, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 23 (Cliff Notes Version) - "I miss the southern skies, I miss those bedroom eyes"
This week I talk about movie soundtracks that surpass the movie including the new movie Air. I've got a Rilo Kelly cover you don't want to miss and of course a bunch of new tracks to add to your playlists.
Featured this week:
Hotel Mira - Everything Once
Jelly Roll - Halfway to Hell
The Mysterians - Begin Again
Crystal Tides - Animated
Half Moon Run - 9Beat

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media: @STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠) // ⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

14 min
May 31, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 22 (Cliff Notes Version) - "24 karat thug in a velvet glove"
In this episode I've got a new batch of music for you to check out, and a tribute to Tina Turner featuring her as our Brain Bending Cover for the week.
Featured This Week
Selwyn Birchwood - Florida Man
Royal Blood - Mountains at Midnight
ITCHY - Burn the Whole Thing Down
The Deadnotes - Dog Years
Shad - Sad But True

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
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⁠ @Songs_That_Dont_Suck⁠ (TikTok)
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May 24, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 21 (Cliff Notes Version) - "I never question how fair is the price on a pair of sunglasses I'm wearing at night"
This week I talk about Foo Fighter's recent live stream and the new of their new drummer, I've got Brain-Bending Cover as always and of course, a bunch of new music.
Featured this week:
Loser - Starting Over
Portugal, the Man - Thunderdome (W.T.A)
Bully - Change My Mind
Isabel Dumma - Quarter Life Crisis
Foo Fighters - Under You

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠ @Songs_That_Dont_Suck⁠ (TikTok)
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11 min

About Songs That Don't Suck

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"Songs That Don't Suck" is a podcast hosted by an aging GenXer who scours through hundreds of newly released songs each week, seeking fresh artists and sounds to avoid replaying the hits of his youth.…