

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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Dec 7, 2020 • 2h 24min
B-Sides
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss A-level results, Transylvania, politics, and a selection of B-sides by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go weigh in on 20 b-sides. Some picked by listener votes, some picked by Adam, from across their entire career. How does they stack up against their album counterparts? How stressed will Steve get by the b-sides game? What b-sides are evne included here?! Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?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

Nov 30, 2020 • 2h 57min
Resistance Is Futile
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Arcade Fire, godzilla, football, and Resistance Is Futile by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' thirteenth and most recent studio album. They examine the artwork, themes, and recording circumstances, and then find time to compile their Top 10 songs of the second half of the band's career. How does this album stack up? Is Resistance Futile? Who drinks milk? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?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

Nov 27, 2020 • 1h 38min
Interview with The Anchoress
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by musician The Anchoress to discuss all things Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Catherine talk about her new album, trauma, and collaborating with The Manics, as well as much more. Catherine also shares her Top 10 Manics songs!The Anchoress - "Show Your Face" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq4-09lk3WcYou 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

Nov 23, 2020 • 2h 7min
Interview with Dave Eringa
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by music producer Dave Eringa to discuss all things Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Dave talk about working with the band on 10 of their 13 albums (and more inbetween!), ghosts, and the defining moments of the Manics' career. They also find time to talk about Radiohead, and that Underdogs edit.An enourmously fun chat with great anecdotes and insight from one of the band's closest collaborators!The Anchoress - "Show Your Face" (video by JJ Eringa)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq4-09lk3WcJames with Tom Jones on "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_uREtBNMgcYou 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

Nov 16, 2020 • 2h 46min
Futurology
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss HD webcams, geography, the 90s children's television show 'Knightmare,' and Futurology by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' twelfth studio album. They examine the European influences on the record, attempt to identify instruments, and talk about art a lot. What is Futurology? Where is Belgium? Have the band recorded their spookiest song yet? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?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

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 42min
Interview with Terri Hall
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates are joined by Terri Hall to discuss all things Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Terri talk about the early days of the Manics, whether they make good house guests, and the defining moments of their career. They also find time to talk about the music industry at large, and the effect Covid-19 has had on it.A couple of audio issues and technical problems on this episode, which meant we had to pull from the backup Zoom recording. 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

Nov 2, 2020 • 2h 25min
Rewind the Film
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Jason Statham, how Adam makes playlists, cinemas, and Rewind the Film by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' eleventh studio album. They examine the more sombre nature of the album, how it was recorded, and how rubbish the artwork is. Is this one half of a whole? Whose cup of tea is it? Is there any acousitc guitar on this album? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?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

Oct 30, 2020 • 33min
Rocky Around the Clocky
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss EXCLUSIVELY ROCKY.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about what constitutes Rocky, what we mean when we talk about Rocky, and also Rocky. Is this Rocky? Is that Rocky? Are the Manics Rocky? Find out on this episode of Rocky Around the Clocky.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

Oct 26, 2020 • 58min
National Treasures
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss the different kinds of music compilations, Steve's belt, album scores, and National Treasures by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about the 2011 singles collection and then (with much discussion) cement their individual album scores so far! Should those tracks be on National Treasures? Should they be in that order, though? Will Steve kill that fly? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?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

Oct 18, 2020 • 2h 10min
Postcards from a Young Man
Season 1: Do You Love Us? (Manic Street Preachers)The Big Mates discuss Christmas songs, surprise milk frothing, their holidays, and Postcards from a Young Man by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas go track-by-track on the Manics' tenth studio album. They talk about their reactions to the Manics' "one last shot at mass communication." Are there strings on this album? What is Motown? Do bands still play at Southampton Guildhall? Find out on this episode of Do You Love Us?Manic Street Preachers perform Some Kind of Nothingness on Strictly Come Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37IMbnMtKgYYou 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