

What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic Monkeys
Adam Scott Glasspool, Steve Murphy, Lucas Way
A podcast that dives deep into discographies - one artist per season. Hosts Adam, Steve, and Lucas go album by album, track by track, exploring how context shapes our experience of music, why fans become obsessed, and what music really is. With three hosts coming from wildly different levels of musical knowledge, expect sharp analysis, wild tangents, hot takes, and more information about the artists (and the hosts) than you ever asked for. Currently exploring the discography of Arctic Monkeys. Previous seasons featured Manic Street Preachers, Muse, Billie Eilish, Radiohead, Lauryn Hill, and R.E.M.
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Feb 21, 2022 • 1h 21min
Happier Than Ever (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss university accomodation, Halley Comet's Comet, the Metaverse, and Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's second album, giving a track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can we doxx Steve? Would we welcome immortality? Have we settled on a sign-off? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 27min
Happier Than Ever (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss getting older, Lucas's line of signature guitars, Vin Diesel, and Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's career, exploring the context behind her sophomore album, how it was recorded, and beginning their track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's collaboration with Rosalia, Lo Vas a Olvidar. How does the second album compare to the first? What's the difference between "Song of the Year" and "Record of the Year?" What's the deal with left shark? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 19min
The World's a Little Blurry
The Big Mates discuss the end of the podcast, cinema verite, Spider-Man, and The World's a Little Blurry, a film about Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the film released in 2021 and directed by R.J. Cutler. They cover the themes and highlights of the movie, taking in topics such as fandom, pressure, dark lyrics, and the commerciality of art. How does the film portray Billie? Does it give further insight into her as an artist? Who is Orlando Bloom? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 14min
Billie Eilish Live at Reading Festival 2019 Commentary
The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Billie Eilish Live at Reading Festival 2019.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as broadcast to TV and dig in to the context surrounding her world tours in support of WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? They also find the time to discuss festivals, Subpacs, and Rage Against the Machine!Head to YouTube to watch along here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGd5fQGDUxAOr don't - the episode works fine either way!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 49min
WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss The US Office, Sean Connery, sleep paralysis, and WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's debut album with their track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's single everything i wanted and her theme to the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. How will the guys ultimately rate the album? Where does Billie go from there? Is there time to die? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 52min
WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss sexuality in pop music, New Year's Eve, The Time Traveller's Wife, and WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into Billie's career, exploring the context behind her debut album, how it was recorded, and beginning their track-by-track analysis, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's singles, come out and play and WHEN I WAS OLDER. How does Billie evolve? How does the album hold up to the EP? Who is the bad guy? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Jan 13, 2022 • 23min
BREAKING MUSE: Won't Stand Down
BONG. YOU ARE RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST.The Big Mates discuss the newly released single, Won't Stand Down by Muse.You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Jan 10, 2022 • 2h 22min
dont smile at me
The Big Mates discuss fizzy drinks (soda), corner shops (bodegas), The Great British Bake Off (The Great British Baking Show), and dont smile at me by Billie Eilish.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their deep-dive in Billie's career, exploring the context behind her debut EP, how it was recorded, and going track-by-track, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to take in Billie's singles, Six Feet Under, Bored, &burn, bitches broken hearts, and lovely. What are the first impressions of Billie Eilish? How confusing is the release strategy? Is this what you call trap? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Jan 3, 2022 • 56min
Season 3 Introduction: Should Eilishen?
The Big Mates discuss Christmas, Daft Punk, listening habits, and introduce Season 3 of the podcast, which is called "Should Eilishen?: A critical analysis of the history, cultural impact, and music of Billie Eilish."Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the function that music plays in someone's life, how they listen to music, and how much they already know about Billie Eilish. They discuss their initial thoughts and preconceptions around her music and look forward to the season ahead, before engaging in a little "Billie 101." What do they already know and what will they learn? Does your sense of smell affect your appreciation of music? Do you guys get down with a lot of trap? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 56min
Are Yule Amused?
The Big Mates celebrate their second Christmas together!Adam, Steve, and Lucas listen chat about Christmasses of the past, their plans for this year, Christmas movies, and then embark upon The 2nd Annual What Is Music Christmas Quiz. Have yourself a merry little big mates Christmas!Starlight (Christmas Remix) by Johann Christian available here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OH8p_aJ4ZgWhat Is Music will return! Season 3 begins January 3rd 2022.You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! If you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show