Category Archives: Modern Songs

Modern Songs Ep. 6: Gang of Youths, Jay-Z, Camp Cope, Wallows, Sam Outlaw, Soccer Mommy

We talk about a lot of new, lightly explored music in this episode of Modern Songs. Gang of Youth’s has a new album called “Angel in Realtime.” We discuss one of its singles, “In the Wake of Your Leave.” We stay in Australia to talk about Camp Cope’s “Caroline,” then dig into the newest from Sam Outlaw, Soccer Mommy, and California indie band Wallows. In our segment looking farther back in time, we chat about the strengths and weaknesses of Jay-Z’s anthem “Empire State of Mind.”

Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.

Modern Songs Ep. 5: ‘SAOKO’ by Rosalía + Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’

Rosalía is making her mark in America with her new album Motomami, and we dive into the dynamic Spanish artist’s work with the reggaeton-inspired track “SAOKO.” Plus, we name Beyoncé’s 2016 masterwork “Formation” a Modern Classic, and we play another round of Chart Predictor. One of the hosts is doing well in that department …

Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.

Modern Songs Ep. 4: ‘Like Exploding Stones’ by Kurt Vile, ‘Human’ by The Killers

Philadelphia-area singer/songwriter Kurt Vile is back with new material, the first of which being his mind-bending “Like Exploding Stones.” We’ll talk about that to lead off this episode of Modern Songs. Plus, we go back in time to address a question that has defined our generation: “Are we human, or are we dancer?” And we’ll chat about a couple other songs piquing our interests, including the newest from Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa.

Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.

Modern Songs Ep. 3: Rex Orange County, Modern Classic ‘Midnight City’ by M83

In this episode of Modern Songs, Rex Orange County has returned with a new album titled Who Cares? We discuss one of the songs off the release, “Open a Window,” featuring Tyler, the Creator. Plus, we crown our second Modern Classic in M83’s 2011 banger “Midnight City,” and we play a little trivia.

Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.

Modern Songs Ep. 2: Hurray for the Riff Raff, Revisiting U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence’

In this episode of Modern Songs, we talk about the eco-aware “Rhododendron” by Hurray for the Riff Raff, then we remember when U2 dropped an album on all of us without asking. Specifically, we discuss the song “Sleep Like a Baby Tonight.” After that, we go through a couple tracks we’re really loving right now, by Lucy Dacus, Sabrina Carpenter, Mr. Husband, and Goose.

Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.

Modern Songs Ep. 1: Florence + The Machine, Modern Classic ‘Crazy’ by Gnarls Barkley

In this pilot, we launch Modern Songs, a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years. In each episode we’ll talk about one newly released song, plus another of our choosing. On some weeks, we’ll proclaim a Modern Classic. 

This week, we share our thoughts about Florence + The Machine’s new single “King,” and we go over the ins and outs of our first Modern Classic, “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley.