The greatest songs ever. The podcast.
The dynamic duo has returned. Chris joins Tim for this 27th election recap show, as they run down results and induct at least one track from the 1976-81 period into the Hall of Songs.
Any more? You’ll have to listen to find out. Plus, get Chris and Tim’s Kentucky Derby picks.
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Celebrated rockers Arcade Fire is back with a new album, “We,” set to be released this May. The album’s first single is “The Lightning I, II,” and Tim and Chris settle in to discuss the new track. And considering the moment, they go even deeper into Arcade Fire history and talk about the arresting “Neon Bible” closer “My Body is a Cage,” which just end up being the band’s legacy.
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
One-half of the Hall of Songs crew is here for this show, which addresses the latest election to determine exactly which songs are the greatest of all-time.
Tons of great tunes from 1976-80 (including “Good Times,” “Heart of Glass,” “Once in a Lifetime” and “I Will Survive”) were up for induction, and you decided … that more than one song would get in.
Listen in to hear which songs became Hall of Songs members, and find out what new problems are bugging our host.
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Harry Styles has finally given 2022 its big pop smash. On this episode of Modern Songs, Tim and Chris talk about “As It Was,” the first song to come out of Styles’ forthcoming album “Harry’s House.” Spoiler: They like it. Then, they talk some Kanye by going deep into “Black Skinhead,” a song from his 2013 album “Yeezus.” Following that, Tim and Chris discuss some recent favorites, including music by Orville Peck and Maggie Rogers.
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
Everyone is talking about Wet Leg, the duo out of the Isle of Wight whose witty, ribald brand of punk and power pop took music lovers by storm over the last several months. On this episode of Modern Songs we join the conversation and talk specifically about “Ur Mum” from the new self-titled album. Plus, we’ll go back nine years to discuss another all-female rock band, HAIM, and its sensational “The Wire.”
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
Did any songs join the 48 already inducted into the Hall of Songs? Chris and Tim go over the results of the latest election, in which songs from 1976 to ’79 battled against one another. Find out how the voters (you) voted, and listen to an impassioned plea by one of our hosts. You’ll never guess which one.
Songs by artists including Bill Withers; Chic; Blondie; Pink Floyd; The Cars; The Clash; and The Police – among others – are vying for Hall of Songs supremacy. Find out here how the voting shook out.
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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.
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.
In this episode recapping our most recent voter election for the Hall of Songs, Chris asks Tim to make it a little more dramatic. Does it pay off? Did any songs make our prestigious hall of fame for songs, and if so, did more than one?
Songs by artists including Bill Withers; Queen; Earth, Wind & Fire; Stevie Wonder; and the Ramones – among others – are vying for Hall of Songs supremacy. Find out here how the voting shook out.
Listen by clicking above, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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Full results coming soon!
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.