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Eddie or Mick? 🎸🎸🎸
Super grateful to hit the 50th episode of the podcast. Can’t believe all of the talented people who have been willing to talk about music with me. Never thought I’d get to talk to people like Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson from Semisonic, Wayne Coyne from Flaming Lips, Art Alexakis from Everclear, Jimmy Tamborello from The Postal Service, Dave Abbruzzese from Pearl Jam and so many amazing writers, journalists and friends along the way. Thanks to everyone who has listened, very very thankful!
It was crazy getting to interview former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Abbruzzese for the Songs Of Note Podcast. Dave is a Texas guy like me, and was kind enough to indulge my nerding out over his Pearl Jam stories, from that sound you hear at the end of “Rearviewmirror,” to playing “SNL,” and what it was like for the band when Kurt died. It was a nice bonus that this was the show’s 50th episode.
I watched the new Billie Eilish documentary that came out yesterday on Apple TV+. Really great and would definitely recommend it. She recorded her HUGE debut album from her brother’s room where they both still lived at home with their parents. For having such a unique voice and style, it was so fascinating to see her talk about feeling like she was not a good songwriter. There’s even footage of her and her brother coming up with the idea of “Bad Guy” and they create the thing there on the spot. I think she’s very talented, and her brother Finneas certainly is as well. I’m rooting for her and hope she makes music for many years to come. Highly recommend if you like music docs or her music.
Gracie Abrams’ “Minor” EP that came out last year has been on constant rotation for me. It’s just so good. Her songwriting is stellar, a great mix of melodic, vulnerable and memorable melodies. She could sing anything and make it sound good. If you want to severely nerd out 🤓 like me, you can go down the SoundCloud rabbit hole and find her doing incredible covers like The Beatles’ “Golden Slumbers,” and many other gems.
Name this band. Wrong answers only 🤪
People are still talking about Phoebe Bridgers’ infamous guitar smashing incident on last week’s episode of SNL. Can you name another artist who smashed their instrument on SNL?
Jillette Johnson’s stellar new album, “It’s A Beautiful Day And I Love You” is out today. Killer songs, great band. Check out my interview with Jillette in the latest Songs of Note Podcast at link in bio.
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees. Thoughts?
Loved talking with Jillette Johnson on the latest episode of the podcast. Jillette’s incredible new record is out this week and I can’t say enough about it. Her sound reminds me of a mix between Father John Misty, Patty Griffin, Radiohead and Lana Del Rey, which is a killer combo. Hear the podcast now at link in bio.
Pearl Jam author, Ronen Givony, is my guest on this week’s episode of the Songs Of Note podcast. Listen now at link in bio.
My favorite album of 2021 so far? Nat King Cole’s “After Midnight” from 1957. I discovered it recently, and I just can’t stop listening to it. I love it for the mood it creates. Great songs and feels like it’s capturing magic in the making. If you give it a listen, would love to know what you think of it.
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