The Setlisters

Billy tries to understand Derek's aversion to prog-rock as the two talk about DarWin's single, 'Man vs. Machine'. The song ponders our relationship with technology and AI, weighing the pros and cons. The hosts talk recording techniques and highlight drummer/producer Simon Phillips' old-school approach in a new age of recording.

'Man vs. Machine': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86LlGvMG6YY

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Billy throws Laura for a loop with this humorous blues number featuring an angry couple who might still have a spark of love smoldering beneath the flying insults. 'I Hate You' is a straightforward blues tune but takes it to another level when singers Thelma Houston and Masta Edwards begin trading vile comments, even the background vocalists join in.

'I Hate You': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q5CKcbfsQA

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Talk of band member disagreements and behavioral analysis crawl from the bottom of a dark lake in this episode. Mike and Billy dissect 'Synchronicity II' by The Police and explore the perfectly written lyrics that nod to the works of Carl Jung.

Synchronicity II video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FPPoLqkCk

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Matt shares yet another one of his favorite musical genres, British pop! He brings 'Love it When You Call' by The Feeling. The hosts explore how popular music penetrates regionally and globally and how depending on where you live, how different your musical journey can be.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXNZNX5m2Ns

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMMO4Nwidq0

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Lead singer for 7 Deadlies joins the pod and brings 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter. Laura and Billy discuss the song's 80's sound with 50's visuals. In a gutsy move, Laura-in her debut episode-is willing to dive into a conversation Billy wanted to have about the sexualization of music made by and for women.

'Espresso' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51zjlMhdSTE

Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVli-tstM5E

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Is there such a thing as too many band members? Is it possible to sing that high? These are the questions on Billy & Matt's mind as they discuss the addictive grooves of Earth, Wind & Fire. The hosts talk about their history with the band and the complexity hidden beneath what appears on the surface as a simple song.

'In The Stone' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYZ89oPk6is

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Derek and Billy discuss the sultry tones of Fiona Apple in her gritty song, 'Criminal'. They talk about the production and feel of the steamy music video as well as how the style of the leading ladies in the industry have shifted since the 90's.

'Criminal': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsfcleS7zc

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFOzayDpWoI

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Billy and Mike explore the creativity and execution of Polish band, Disperse in their fusion-drenched song, 'Message From Atlantis'. Mike dives into his history with the band as well as the intricacies found within the song. Billy opens up about the visuals and emotions the song brings out of him.

Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RagW200RFYA

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geK89t6wnsU

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Matt shares a gem from one of his favorite groups, Cheap Trick. Tip of the hat to Matt for carrying the episode as Billy had pulled three late-nighters recording with the other co-hosts. The two explore the pros and cons of intrusive record labels and producers.

'Heaven's Falling' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0loGhxoLUBw

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Derek and Billy head back to 1988 with Canadian rock group, Killer Dwarfs' upbeat, blues-rock tune, 'I'm Alive'! Billy explains what he wants out of a motivational song and how the lyrics depart from traditional "turn my life around" songs.

'I'm Alive' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prmEFzPwtsk

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