The Setlisters

Derek introduces Billy to this rockabilly, punk hit from Australian band, The Living End; and shares just how the song takes you through a roller coaster of momentum from start to finish.

'Prisoner of Society' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfKQSQe8mmQ

'Prisoner of Society' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVtD4qMy5Hc

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Matt and Billy take a trip down nostalgia lane with The Click Five's 'Angel to You (Devil to Me)'. The song is undoubtedly a "cheesy pop" song but contains several elements to separate it from the rest of the genre. Also, what ever happened to the lost art of the liner notes?

'Angel to You (Devil to Me)' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We4CgFHIjQ0

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Mike and Billy gush over the late Tom Petty. Mike talks about the incredible bass lines in 'Free Fallin' and the two discuss the creativity and talent it takes to turn a simple progression into a lasting masterpiece.

'Free Fallin' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWJXDG2i0A

'Free Fallin' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SccggMlZQtw

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This week, Derek and Billy talk about Danny Elfman's prolific music career as a composer and his time with Oingo Boingo. The hosts break down the misfit anthem, 'On The Outside' with attention to its ska rhythms. Also, how do musicians balance their "voice" with something different that may better serve a final product?

'On The Outside' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQOaaRlUk4A

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Mike and Billy dig into the controversial hit song, 'Seventeen', by 80's metal band, Winger. Mike shares some of his knowledge of mixing techniques while Billy tries to explain how the lyrics are not creepy at all.

'Seventeen' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irc5j1gkihY

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Matt and Billy indulge in the majesty of denim-rock during their discussion of The Doobie Brothers' 'China Grove'.

'China Grove' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX7iHsAIw9o

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The Setlisters welcome new co-host, Derek Evry as he and Billy break down ‘Italian Leather Sofa’ by Cake. Part music teacher, Derek brings his knowledge of unorthodox instruments as well as his understanding of the musician’s mind.

‘Italian Leather Sofa’ by Cake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfVIkt0La50

‘Dreams’ by Buddy Miles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cCJ2m_nz5I

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Mike fills us in on his recent injury before introducing us to the strange and the creepy in Primus' song, 'Mr. Krinkle'. The hosts detail the band's rise and staying power through a series of fortunate events.

'Mr. Krinkle' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOdo7dhvSwg

'Mr. Kinkle' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCRnHnQyUHw

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Billy and Matt gush over Swedish band, Dirty Loops' collaboration with Cory Wong and their pop/jazz hit, ‘Follow the Light’. They also talk about creative control and the value of organic composition and whether it’s better than being predictable.

‘Follow the Light’ music video: https://youtu.be/-UBcxKiS550?si=0-qDCNk2hJO-64YI

Jack Gardiner guitar playthrough: https://youtu.be/ZvF0jt2SXZY?si=0WakPubsdJGBMg4A

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Billy is joined by Ben Powell to talk about stop.drop.rewind’s ‘Hold it Over Me’. Ben talks about discovering the band via TikTok and the hosts discuss mixing genres and how modern bands gain an audience. Plus, a few thoughts on the social media controversy over Eminem’s ‘Houdini’.

‘Hold it Over Me’ video: https://youtu.be/ZbE9iGRCPZ0?si=eIaFGZLjkWS5ajGO

‘Houdini’ video: https://youtu.be/22tVWwmTie8?si=_awrNBTPo_pR0WOQ

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