

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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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

Apr 4, 2021 • 2h 25min
Hullabaloo DVD Commentary
The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Hullabaloo DVD. The DVD documents a 2001 Muse show at Le Zenith, Paris. There is also a behind the scenes look at the tour!Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the film, Teslas, and many, many other things.Watch along with this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDslTffqEY8Our next episode launches the deep-dive into Absolution - out April 12th!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!Do You Love Us? 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://doyouloveus.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

Mar 28, 2021 • 2h 25min
Hullabaloo (Disc One)
The Big Mates discuss Tom Waits, Mysterons, Super Audio CDs, and disc one of Hullabaloo by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the b-side collection released as part of the slightly confusingly released Hullabaloo package. They go track-by-track, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What is a 'Hullabaloon?' What is a song? How many hats is Steve wearing? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?An audio commentary for the Hullabaloo DVD will come out next week - April 5th!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

Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 39min
Fandom and Devotion 2 (with Emily Hyatt)
The Big Mates are joined by Emily Hyatt to talk about Pokemon, fandom, obssession, devotion, music, gigs, and much more!Adam, Steve, and Lucas chat to Emily about Muse and the sometimes obssessive nature of fandom. They speak on what it's like to follow Muse around on tour, what it's like on the barrier, and what the band are like off stage. They also find time to chat about Manic Street Preachers and Radiohead, naturally. New episode NEXT WEEK - our coverage of Hullaballoo begins!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