NASA engineer turned novelist Zach Taylor joins the podcast to talk Rockstar Echoes, his grunge-era novel, world-building a fictional band, and what comes next.<a href="https://sites.google.com/view/zach-taylor-author/home?pli=1&authuser=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Zach's Website</a>Buy Rockstar: Echoes -- <a href="https://share.google/EcTWlrjIacvEaMKRu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Local Bookstore</a> | <a href="https://a.co/d/0b4VaEZ2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBCqF7ApzXXg_U5-z9mnmKQm5lJfDeEC_puZKviE6RjCY1Vw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Join the ARC Mailing List </a>Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck <a href="https://songsthatdontsuck.net/">website</a> to join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&vanity=SongsThatDontSuck">Patreon</a> (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/">⁠⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and  <a href="https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast">Threads</a>.

NASA engineer turned novelist Zach Taylor joins the podcast to talk Rockstar Echoes, his grunge-era novel, world-building a fictional band, and what comes next. Zach's Website Buy Rockstar: Echoes -- Local Bookstore | Amazon Join the ARC Mailing List Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

NASA engineer turned novelist Zach Taylor joins the podcast to talk Rockstar Echoes, his grunge-era novel, world-building a fictional band, and what comes next.<a href="https://sites.google.com/view/zach-taylor-author/home?pli=1&amp;authuser=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zach's Website</a>Buy Rockstar: Echoes -- <a href="https://share.google/EcTWlrjIacvEaMKRu" rel="noopener noreferrer">Local Bookstore</a> | <a href="https://a.co/d/0b4VaEZ2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBCqF7ApzXXg_U5-z9mnmKQm5lJfDeEC_puZKviE6RjCY1Vw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the ARC Mailing List </a>Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck <a href="https://songsthatdontsuck.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> to join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&amp;vanity=SongsThatDontSuck" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,&nbsp; connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and&nbsp; <a href="https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Threads</a>.

The Rocket Scientist Who Wrote a Grunge Novel (An Interview with Zach Taylor, author of Rockstar: Echoes)

The RIAA says the music industry pulled in $6 billion this year. So why are musicians filing bankruptcy and orchestras voting to strike? Plus five new songs worth your time including Ghost Funk Orchestra, Brian Fallon, and more!Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck <a href="https://songsthatdontsuck.net/">website</a> to check out this week’s songs, join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&vanity=SongsThatDontSuck">Patreon</a> (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/">⁠⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and  <a href="https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast">Threads</a>.

The RIAA says the music industry pulled in $6 billion this year. So why are musicians filing bankruptcy and orchestras voting to strike? Plus five new songs worth your time including Ghost Funk Orchestra, Brian Fallon, and more! Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

The RIAA says the music industry pulled in $6 billion this year. So why are musicians filing bankruptcy and orchestras voting to strike? Plus five new songs worth your time including Ghost Funk Orchestra, Brian Fallon, and more!Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck <a href="https://songsthatdontsuck.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> to check out this week’s songs, join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&amp;vanity=SongsThatDontSuck" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,&nbsp; connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and&nbsp; <a href="https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Threads</a>.

Record Profits, Empty Pockets, and 5 Songs That Don't Suck

Spotify's new "AI Persona" badge claims to bring transparency to AI music, but does it actually solve anything? Plus four new songs worth your ears.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck <a href="https://songsthatdontsuck.net/">website</a> to check out this week’s songs, join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&vanity=SongsThatDontSuck">Patreon</a> (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/">⁠⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and  <a href="https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast">Threads</a>.

Spotify's new "AI Persona" badge claims to bring transparency to AI music, but does it actually solve anything? Plus four new songs worth your ears. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

Spotify's new "AI Persona" badge claims to bring transparency to AI music, but does it actually solve anything? Plus four new songs worth your ears.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck <a href="https://songsthatdontsuck.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> to check out this week’s songs, join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&amp;vanity=SongsThatDontSuck" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,&nbsp; connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Instagram⁠</a>, and&nbsp; <a href="https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Threads</a>.

The Badge That Doesn't Ask the Right Question

Mark hits two sold-out Detroit arenas in one weekend — Rush and Ed Sheeran back to back — then digs deep for four songs that still don't suck this week.

Mark hits two sold-out Detroit arenas in one weekend — Rush and Ed Sheeran back to back — then digs deep for four songs that still don't suck this week.

Two Arenas, One Weekend, Zero Regrets

Before the podcast officially launches, it's time to get to know your host. Join me for a recap of my musical indoctrination, and why this podcast is starting. Feel the excitement, get involved, and share this podcast so we can start building the community today!
Show website: songsthatdontsuck.net
There you will find the show notes and the ways you can get involved with the show!

Before the podcast officially launches, it's time to get to know your host. Join me for a recap of my musical indoctrination, and why this podcast is starting. Feel the excitement, get involved, and share this podcast so we can start building the community today! Show website: songsthatdontsuck.net There you will find the show notes and the ways you can get involved with the show!

Songs That Don't Suck: Episode ZERO "Getting to Know You"

What is Songs that Don't Suck? I'm so glad you asked....

What is Songs that Don't Suck? I'm so glad you asked....

Songs That Don't Suck

"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. Covering all genres including folk, rock, pop, indie, alternative, heavy metal, and more! This dedicated music enthusiast navigates through the overwhelming daily deluge of 100,000 new songs, separating the gems from the noise. Tune in weekly to discover standout tracks as Mark unearths the best of the best from the streaming platforms' vast and varied offerings. Looking for music releases that aren't on mainstream radar? Welcome!

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