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The Contenders, Vol. 11: Jason Mantzoukas

Jun 11, 2024

Actor and music superfan Jason Mantzoukas joins to discuss the year's best songs. Topics include crate-digging curiosities, the impact of diverse music influences, and shared music recommendations with host Robin Hilton and Lars Gotrich. They talk about genres like punk rock and metal, fusion of Afrobeat and Caribbean melodies, and discovering new music through platforms like Bandcamp.

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Shoegaze music revival highlighted in Some Surprises' dreamy vocals reminiscent of Slowdive.

Mohammed Sf Khan's album 'I Am Kurdish' blends Middle Eastern and North African sounds in captivating storytelling.

Deep dives

Shoegaze Revival with Some Surprises

The resurgence of shoegaze music is exemplified by Some Surprises' track "Be Reasonable," evoking dreamy, hazy vocals reminiscent of Slowdive. The song's pop-leaning style and ethereal atmosphere harken back to classic shoegaze bands like Lush and Cocteau Twins.

Intro

2min

Discussing music with a guest who is a big music lover and introducing the band Dancer

2min

Exploration of Music, Influence, and Collecting Records

15min

Timeless Music Selections and Musical Influence

4min

Exploring the Musical Influence of Oliko Imo and Cross-Cultural Fusion

10min

Exploring Diverse Music Influences and Discoveries

15min

Exploring Music Recommendations with Jason Mantzoukas and Lars Gotrich

2min

Exploring Music Tastes and Influences of a Comedy Actor

13min

Exploration of Romance, Clothes, Nudity, and Queen's Hair

4min

Actor, comedian and music superfan Jason Mantzoukas joins us to update our running list of the year's best songs, with lots of crate-digging curiosities. With host Robin Hilton and NPR Music's Lars Gotrich.

Featured artists and songs:
1. Dancer: "Bluetooth Hell," from '10 Songs I Hate About You'
2. The Superwomen: "Lowlands," from 'Someone Like Me'
3. Oluko Imo: "Glory of Om," from 'Glory of Om'
4. Mekit Dolan Muqam Group: "Jula Muqam" from 'Bayawan'
5. The Short Dark Strangers & The Shady M************: "We're Not Animals," from The Short Dark Strangers & The Shady M************
6. Morgul Blade: "Heavy Metal Wraiths," from 'Heavy Metal Wraiths'

Also Noted:
- Mary Lattimore * Walt McClements: "Nest of Earrings," from 'Rain on the Road'
- Somesurprises: "Be Reasonable," from 'Perseids'
- Mohammad Syfkhan: "Do You Have a Lover or Not?" from 'I Am Kurdish'

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All Songs Considered

The Contenders, Vol. 11: Jason Mantzoukas

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Shoegaze Revival with Some Surprises

Beautiful Harmonies from Mary Lattimore & Walt McClellan

Emotional Depth in Mohammed Sf Khan's Melodic Fusion

Heavy Metal Energy with Markle Blade's Raw Sound

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