Just Denise and Rod this month sharing a few of their favorite brassy tunes.

Featured Songs:

"Love You Madly" by CAKE

"Un Gran Circo" by Maldita Vecindad

"I'm Changing" by Unholy Smokes

"25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago

Also in this episode: We love CAKE. The little activist. Musical collaborations. Deep cuts to the pansa. Music in the classroom.

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We have a full house this month, Ryan, Alex, and Dustin of Rome Apart join us for some new (to you) songs.

Featured Songs:

"Tempting Time" by Animals As Leaders

"Here I Go (Again) by Robot Tennis Club

"HOLIDAY" by Turnstile

"Except For" by The Bicycats

"Mala Vida/Wapo Traketero" by Nicki Nicole

Also in this episode: Getting paid to learn songs at a young age. The Norteño Scene. Songwriting. Private show for the coke brothers. Record release shows. Stage presence. Tiny Desks. Galaxy jerseys.

Rome Apart: Linktree | Instagram | YouTube

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Andy and Gil, of the genre-defying band No Application Fee, join us in-studio for bilingual songs.

Featured Songs:

"Fantasia" by Chicano Batman

"La Sancha" by Storeetellers

"Dime Mi Amor" by Los Lonely Boys

"Changüich a la Chichona" by Molotov

Also in this episode: Chicano Batman holds a special place in Gil’s heart. It’s all about the mix. What’s in a name? English as a second language. A lot of love for Rome Apart. No love for Texas. Too broke for shows. People need to learn how to run sound. Eight-year-olds love No Application Fee. Stay true to yourself, but still give ‘em the clean version. Not different, better. It’s all math.

No Application Fee: Website | Instagram | YouTube

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Little Dragon and Gracie join us this month for some rain or shine songs.

Featured Songs:

"No Rain" by Blind Melon

"Pocketful of Sunshine" by Natasha Bedingfield

"Kentucky Rain" by Elvis Presley

"Weatherman" by Dead Sara

Also in this episode: Finding your tribe. Music videos on VHS by mail. Biopics. Hard rockin' females.

References: Dead Sara at The Troubadour

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The holidays are a busy time for everyone, so there's no guest this week. It's just Denise and Rod sharing a few of their favorite songs of 2022.

Featured Songs:

“Walking Contradiction” by No Application Fee

“Medication” by Rome Apart

“Cherry Tang” by Cherry Tang

"I'm Scum" by IDLES

Also in this episode: Dive bar shows. Writing songs is hard. Any press is good press. Fuck, Mary, Kill. Rod's not a musician.

References: Negra Luz YouTube Channel | Danny Nedelko Glastonbury 2019 | Rome Apart at Tiki Bar show info

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Special guest Rudy and Denise share songs by artists they gave a second chance to. Rod screws it up and shares a song by an artist he missed the boat on.

Featured Songs:

"Sex Type Thing" by Stone Temple Pilots

"Blood of Angels" by Brown Bird

"Take the Box" by Amy Winehouse

Also in this episode: Rudy's off the menu. Rudy, keeper of grunge. Replacing band members. Rod's a Little Monster. Rudy goes on a KoRn kick. RIP Aaron Carter. King's Cup at Skyler's birthday party.

References: Rudy on Instagram | Scott Weiland music video | Amy (Documentary)

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We're sharing songs by artists we've seen live post-pandemic.

Featured Songs:"La La Love You" by Pixies"Peaceful Afternoon" by Rufus Wainwright"Jacket" by Carsie Blanton

Also in this episode: Postponed shows. Concerts at SoFi. Traveling for concerts. Daughter's first concert. Crying at concerts. Deefur's musical influences.

References: Seeflo on Instagram | "Nestle In My Boobies" by The Coathangers | Carsie Blanton on Instagram

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We're talking songs that bring back memories.

Featured Songs:

"More Than Words" by Extreme

"Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite

"Plug In Baby" by Muse

Also in this episode: We welcome back one of the OG's. RIP Marciano Cantero. The many talents of Bad Bunny. Getting diddled. Catholic school retreats. Muse sucks now.

References: Needle Drop's Will of the People Review | Stephanie's IG

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We're talking comeback albums.

Featured Songs:

"Serious" by Scars On Broadway

"Guns Are Loaded" by Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway

"Again" by Alice In Chains

"Check My Brain" by Alice In Chains

Also in this episode: Denise doesn't trust Daron. It's all about the money. New singers. Tribute bands.

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