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.

Introduction: Welcome to Hall of Songs

Jan. 24, 2021: Welcome to Hall of Songs! Here’s our introduction episode, in which we unveil the concept, discuss just what kinds of songs we’ll be nominating, and establish some parameters … you know, so you don’t have to keep asking us later.

Next episode: On Feb. 7, 2021, we’ll begin with our Hall of Songs nominees in 1951.