Songs That Don't Suck

By MarkMusic Music Commentary

Songs That Don't Suck episodes

March 02 Rock Hall Chaos 2026: Fan Vote Myths, Hot Takes, and Who Actually Gets In
Episode 159
Dive into the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations with host Mark and guest Seymour. They break down the fan vote math, the 17 nominees, who’s a lock (and who isn’t), plus why the Rock Hall keeps lighting the internet on fire every single year... oh, and after all that, there are 4 songs that do indeed not suck!

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, BlueSky, and Threads.

1 hr 7 min
February 23 The Death of the Unavoidable Anthem (And What Replaced It)
Episode 158

Is music still capable of being “unavoidable” in the streaming era? From Michael Jackson’s MTV dominance to Taylor Swift’s algorithm-powered empire, we explore how monoculture died and what replaced it. Plus, new music from Cardinals, Evermore, Highland Cinema, Alan Doyle, and The Sophs.

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, BlueSky, and Threads.
21 min
February 16 Can You Engineer a Music Scene? Huntsville’s Strategy, 90s Nostalgia & 5 Songs That Don’t Suck
Episode 157!
Can a city engineer a music scene? This week on Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark dives into Huntsville’s music strategy, questions whether scenes can be optimized, and spotlights killer new tracks from Hollerado, Leith, Big Big Train, Crooked Fingers, and The Other End.
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, BlueSky, and Threads.
21 min
February 09 Rock Isn’t Dead, Bands Are: Surviving the Love of the Game
Episode 156
Rock isn’t dead it’s just exhausted. In this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark reflects on the brutal reality of band life, the slow fade of rock on the charts, and four killer new tracks that prove the genre still has a pulse.
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, BlueSky, and Threads.
20 min
February 02 Why Movies Don’t Make Hit Songs Anymore (And 5 New Tracks That Prove Music Still Rules)
Episode 155

From Dirty Dancing to Barbie, we break down why iconic movie soundtrack hits have disappeared—and spotlight 5 new indie songs that absolutely don’t suck. A deep dive into music, movies, culture, and discovery in the streaming age.
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, BlueSky, and Threads.
20 min
January 26 Perfect Is Boring: Why Imperfect Music Still Hits Harder
Episode 154

Why modern music sounds “perfect” (and why that’s boring). This week on Songs That Don’t Suck, we explore quantization, imperfect tempos, and five standout new songs from The Brook & The Bluff, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, The Band LIGHT, Lime Garden, and Silversun Pickups.
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, BlueSky, and Threads.
21 min
January 19 F*** AI, Long Live Vinyl: Bandcamp’s Stand, Luminate’s Data, and Songs That Don’t Suck
Episode 153: Bandcamp takes a bold stand against AI music as Luminate’s 2025 data reveals streaming slowdowns, vinyl’s rise, and rock’s resurgence plus five killer new songs that definitely don’t suck.
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, BlueSky, and Threads.
23 min
January 12 Streaming 2.0, Monoculture Myths, and Five Songs That Don’t Suck
A fiery Songs That Don’t Suck episode takes on monoculture, streaming 2.0, and the myth of the music industry’s “golden age,” before spotlighting five standout new tracks from Ellur, Dark Sun, Telander, Puscifier, and The Steel Wheels.

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, BlueSky, and Threads.

20 min
January 05 Season 4 Reset: Beating the "Best-Of"Lists & Finding New Music That Doesn’t Suck
Episode 151 - Season 4 of Songs That Don’t Suck kicks off with host Mark resetting the mission, dunking on media “best of” lists, and spotlighting five killer new tracks—from Dicey Hollow to Tom Morello—that prove great new music is still out there if you know where to look.
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, BlueSky, and Threads.

18 min
December 15, 2025 The 3rd Annual Don’t Sucky Awards
Celebrate the Songs That Don’t Suck Season 3 finale (Episode 150) with a look back at three years of music discovery, Spotify Wrapped insanity, big podcast growth, “concert church” highlights, and the 2025 Don’t Sucky Awards winners across seven gloriously chaotic categories.
To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t Suck
Connect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky
31 min

About Songs That Don't Suck

From the publisher's feed

"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.…