

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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Jun 20, 2021 • 1h 39min
The Resistance (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss going to space, keytars, ABBA, and The Resistance by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue talking about the band's fifth studio album, embarking upon a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Have opinons changed over the years? Which song will the guys get up to this time? Why split these states when there can be only one? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 3 of this discussion will be released June 28th!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

Jun 13, 2021 • 1h 54min
The Resistance (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss gambling, ghosts, Guitar Hero, and The Resistance by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's fifth studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How divisive was this album? How many bands are Chrifs and Dom in? How many episodes will it take to cover The Resistance? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released June 21st!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

Jun 6, 2021 • 1h 50min
HAARFway Episode
The Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss Geoguesser, adventures, the Titanic, and the career of Muse from 1999 to 2007. There is also an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT about the podcast. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band at the halfway point of their career. They chat context, albums, art, lyrics, and much more before offering up their individual Top 10 Muse Songs (1999 - 2007). What makes it into the Top 10s? How do they currently feel about Muse? Will the podcast ever be the same? Find out on this episode of What Is Music? Our next episode is the start of our coverage on The Resistance - out June 14th!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://whatismusic.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

May 30, 2021 • 2h 14min
HAARP Commentary (with Fry)
The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for HAARP. The film documents the Wembley Stadium shows by Muse in 2007. They are also joined by good friend and artist, Fry!Adam, Steve, Lucas and Fry discuss the film and many, many other things.Watch along with the HAARP set in this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://youtu.be/kaMFFHr6pT8Our next episode finds us summing up the first half of the band's career and includes an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT - out June 7th!Find Fry's work here: https://www.instagram.com/fryed_design/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://whatismusic.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 (https://ko-fi.com/whatismusic)Support the show

May 23, 2021 • 2h 19min
Black Holes and Revelations (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss Elvis Presley, aliens, cowboys, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas conitnue to talk about the band's fourth studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How has the album aged? What is God? Has Steve eaten? 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

May 17, 2021 • 22min
BREAKING NEWS: Orwellian
BONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released single by Manic Street Preachers, Orwellian. They also find time to chat about the newly announced album The Ultra Vivid Lament and tour dates!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://whatismusic.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 (https://ko-fi.com/whatismusic)Support the show

May 9, 2021 • 1h 54min
Black Holes and Revelations (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss tacos, TikTok, funerals, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's fourth studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What were the guys up to when this album was released? What do they think of the album now? How many tracks will they actually be able to cover this time? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released May 24th!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

May 2, 2021 • 1h 43min
Absolution DVD Commentary
The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Absolution DVD. The DVD documents a the headline slot from Muse at Glastonbury Festival 2004. There is also a few extra clips from the Absolution tour!Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film and many, many other things.Watch along to the Glastonbury 2004 set with this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ASZiqKGs0Our next episode launches the deep-dive into Black Holes and Revelations - out May 10th!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://whatismusic.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

Apr 25, 2021 • 2h 38min
Absolution (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss Trigger Happy TV, death, eggs, and Absolution by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion about the band's third studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What will Adam and Steve ultimately think? How upset will Lucas be? Would you have a mosh? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?There were some technical gremlins on this episode. That means our audio isn't quite up to our usual standard. Sorry about that!Our commentary for the Absolution DVD comes out next week - May 3rd!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

Apr 11, 2021 • 2h 11min
Absolution (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss conspiracy theories, beach huts, Christopher Nolan, and Absolution by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's third studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can the band top Origin of Symmetry? What is Stockholm Syndrome? Is the opposite the same? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released April 26th!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