I Listen to Everything

The 2008 financial crisis left many people without homes, jobs, and hopes for the future... but pop music was there to save us! In the late 2000's and early 2010s, pop songs often featured themes of letting loose, partying, drinking and forgetting about your troubles. Tonight was THE night and tomorrow was uncertain. The only cure for this recession according to popular music was to DANCE! And we may need this cure again very soon.. stay tuned to find out why although I think we all already know😭Playlist of songs:The Way I Are - Timbaland, Keri Hilson, D.O.E.Don't Stop The Music - RihannaJust Dance - Lady Gaga, Colby O'DonisI Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed PeasDynamite - Taio CruzTiK ToK - KeshaLast Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Katy PerrySexy Bitch (feat. Akon) - David GuettaParty Rock Anthem - LMFAOLike A G6 - Far East Movement, The Cataracs, DEVSweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch) - Calvin HarrisGive Me Everything (feat. Nayer) -Pitbull, AFROJACK, Ne-YoWe Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin HarrisDie Young - KeshaI Love It (feat. Charli XCX) - Icona PopTime of Our Lives - Pitbull, Ne-YoPink Pony Club - Chappell RoanAbracadabra - Lady GagaYIPPEE-KI-YAY. (feat. T-Pain) - Kesha, T-Pain

Allow yourself to be immersed in the escapist sounds of dream pop. A genre originally from the 80s combining influences from the psychedelic 60s era with a whole new soundscape, this genre is as weird as it is mystical, magical and often beautiful. The experimentation with sonic textures with reverb, echo, effects pedals as well as whimsical, operatic or breathy vocals from bands like the Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil and A.R. Kane would inspire some popular indie bands that we know and love today. Listen and enjoy !Playlist of songs:All I Wanna Do - The Beach BoysLet It Down - George HarrisonSugar Hiccup - Cocteau TwinsLorelei - Cocteau TwinsSong To The Siren - This Mortal CoilFalling - Julee CruiseA Starting Point - Dif JuzBirthday - The SugarcubesPlainsong - The CureCrazy Blue - A.R. KaneStrange - Galaxie 500Tugboat - Galaxie 500Halah - Mazzy StarFade Into You - Mazzy StarHeaven or Las Vegas - Cocteau TwinsSilver Soul - Beach HouseMoney Trees - Kendrick Lamar, Jay RockSpace Song - Beach HouseAdult Diversion - AlvvaysShow Me How - Men I Trust

While house music originated in Chicago, the disco heavy influence inherent in this genre allowed French artists to give their own unique spin to this movement. With strong foundations in disco and electronic music as well as a generation of musicians growing up on 80s dance music, a new wave of house music was born in France known as the French Touch movement. This episode goes into the history behind artists like St. Germain, Motorbass, Bob Sinclar, Air, Cassius and of course, Daft Punk. We hope you enjoy listening!Watch this documentary to learn more about this genre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNbfgRuypyEPlaylist of songs: Disco Cubizm - I:Cube Disco Cubizm - Daft Punk Remix What to do - Thomas Bangalter Venus (Sunshine People) [DJ Gregory Remix] - Cheek Ezio - Motorbass Deep in it - St. Germain Revolution 909 - Daft Punk Around the World - Daft Punk Music Sounds Better With You - Stardust Lady - Modjo Gym Tonic - Bob Sinclar Prix choc - Etienne de Crecy Feeling for you - Cassius One More Time - Daft Punk World Hold On - Bob Sinclar The Whistle Song - Frankie Knuckles D.A.N.C.E - Justice Neverender - Justice

In this episode, we discuss and listen to a style of music known as Worldbeat - a fusion of Western and non-Western musical styles that began in around the 1980s with artists like Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and David Byrne incorporating mostly African but also other world music styles into their recordings. While it has its controversies, this genre will allow you to hear sounds you may have not heard before and discover artists from the Global South or as Andrew likes the call it, the recovering countries - you gotta listen to find out what the hell that means.. enjoy ! Playlists of songs: Born under Punches (The Heat Goes On) - Talking Heads Water No Get Enemy - Fela Kuti Expensive Shit - Fela Kuti Ja Funmi - King Sunny Ade In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes - Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Dance into the Light - Phil Collins (Nothing But) Flowers - Talking Heads Desert Rose - Sting, Cheb Mami Set - Youssou N'Dour Bamboleo - Gipsy Kings Ko-Yan - Salif Keita Boyz - M.I.A. Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa - Vampire Weekend Born Under Punches - Angelique Kidjo Once in a Lifetime - Angelique Kidjo

My really cool rock n roll dad joins us again as a special guest for this episode on Southern Rock! Tune in to learn the history of how a community of rock artists from the southern United States drew from their influences of R&B artists and genres to create a unique sound in rock. From the Allman Brothers to Lynyrd Skynyrd, they incorporated sounds from the blues, soul, jazz, gospel, country and many other Southern genres, so there's something for everyone to enjoy! Playlist of songs: Hey Jude - Wilson Pickett Whipping Post - Allman Brothers Band Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers Band Can't You See - The Marshall Tucker Band Fire on the Mountain - The Marshall Tucker Band Keep On Smilin' - Wet Willie Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd The Ballad Of Curtis Loew - Lynyrd Skynyrd The South's Gonna Do It Again - The Charlie Daniels Band Here Comes My Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers La Grange - ZZ Top There Goes Another Love Song - The Outlaws Flirtin' with Disaster - Molly Hatchet Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes Hard to Handle - Otis Redding Hold On - Alabama Shakes I Don't - Brittany Howard Magnolia Road - The Allman Betts Band Sleeping Dogs - Blackberry Smoke Broken Window Serenade - Whiskey Myers Frankenstein - The Edgar Winter Group

In this episode we discuss the genre known as emo, a genre that started when a bunch of angry punk kids realized they were getting a bit too angry and needed to explore a new emotion, sadness. Emotional hardcore eventually morphed into the whiny, heartfelt, pop-punky genre that we know and love today. This explode explores emo's journey from the mid-80s to the present. So grab your tissues and tune in..to your feelings Playlist of songs Remainder - Rites of Spring Building - Embrace Kiss The Bottle - Jawbreaker Accident Prone - Jawbreaker In Circles - Sunny Day Real Estate Pink Triangle - Weezer Oh Messy Life - Cap'n Jazz Is This Thing On? - The Promise Ring Screaming Infidelities - Dashboard Confessional Sweetness - Jimmy Eat World The Taste of Ink - The Used Ocean Avenue I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance MakeDamnSure - Taking Back Sunday Cute Without The 'E' - Taking Back Sunday This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race - Fall Out Boy That's What You Get - Paramore Constant Headache - Joyce Manor Where the Heart Is - Sweet Pill Starchild - Sweet Pill

Join us as we explore and celebrate the dynamic landscape of Arabic pop music and its growing influence on the global stage. In this episode, we explore rich melodies and rhythms that define the genre while also examining how it intersects with Western styles like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this episode will open your ears to the beats and melodies that are capturing hearts across the globe. Playlist of songs: Le Beirut - Fairuz Matrahak Bi Albi - Majida El Roumi Youm Wara Youm - Samira Said, Cheb Mami Nour El Ein - Amr Diab Aayshalak - Elissa El Layali - Nawal Al Zoghbi Ya Tabtab Wa Dallaa - Nancy Ajram El Wawa - Haifa Wehbe Sabry Aalil - Sherine Allah Aleik Ya Seedy - Ehab Tawfik Don't Know What to Tell Ya - Aaliyah Batwanes Beek - Warda C'est la vie - Khaled Dammi Falasteeni - Mohammaed Afsaasni El3ab Yalla - Oka Wi Ortega Bum Bum - Mohamed Ramadan Mashkalni - Rashed Al-Majed Weled Men Al Shukriya - Eman Al Sharif

Inspired by Jen's experience at the Osheaga festival, this episode explores a genre so vast that it spans several decades. From its groundbreaking origins in the 1980s to its resurgence in contemporary music, join us as we discuss synth pop's unique blend of electronic textures and catchy melodies. We’ll also highlight current synth pop acts that are keeping the genre’s legacy alive while pushing its boundaries into new sonic territories. Tune in for a dynamic exploration of how synth pop's innovative spirit echoes through today’s music scene! Playlist of songs: Runaway - Del Shannon Dr. Who - Delia Derbyshire Pop Corn - Gershon Kingsley Popcorn - Hot Butter Popcorn - Crazy Frog Hiroshima Mon Amour - Ultravox Are Friends Electric? - Tubeway Army RYDEEN - YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA Being Boiled - The Human League Warm Leatherette - The Normal Enola Gay - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Just Can't Get Enough Pale Shelter - Tears For Fears Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood I Want You - Savage Garden More Than a Feeling - The Moog Cookbook Poker Face - Lady Gaga Bulletproof - La Roux Destroy Everything You Touch - Ladytron Hustle Rose - Metric Walking On A Dream - Empire Of The Sun The Mother We Share - Chvrches Blinding Lights - The Weeknd Physical - Dua Lipa Femininomenon - Chappell Roan HOT TO GO! - Chappell Roan Good Luck, Babe! - Chappell Roan

Dive into the vibrant world of New Jack Swing as we explore the genre that defined the late '80s and early '90s. In this episode, we’ll unravel how producers like Teddy Riley blended R&B, hip-hop, and funk to create a fresh sound that took over the charts. From iconic hits to groundbreaking artists, we’ll revisit the tracks and trends that made New Jack Swing a musical phenomenon. Enjoy! *Some of the songs on this playlist may confuse you if you're a new jack swing conoisseur. Listen to the episode to find out why we included them! Playlist of songs: More Bounce to the Ounce - Zapp When Doves Cry - Prince Push It - Salt-N-Pepa Oh Louise - Junior Giscombe Nasty - Janet Jackson I Want Her - Keith Sweat My Prerogative - Bobby Brown My Prerogative - Britney Spears Groove Me - Guy Nite and Day - Al B. Sure! Straight Up - Paula Abdul If It Isn't Love - New Edition It's No Crime - Babyface Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe I'm Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston Ring My Bell - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan, Wino Finesse - Bruno Mars, Cardi B (Remix)

From its origins in Belgian rave culture to its global impact on dance floors, this episode explores the distinctive beats, energetic moves, and cultural influences that define a unique music genre and dance called jumpstyle. It's fun and quirky in the best way possible and will definitely get you jumping so enjoy! Playlist of songs: Halloween - Da Boy Tommy Candyman - Da Boy Tommy Kol Nedra - Da Boy Tommy, Da Rick Jumping All Over the World - Scooter The Question Is What Is The Question - Scooter How Much Is The Fish? - Scooter How Do You Do? - Mouth & MacNeal The Secret - Patrick Jumpen Kom Tie Dan He! - DJ Norman, The Darkraver Freefall - Jeckyll Beatfucker - Ruthless, Vorwerk Stamp On The Ground - ItaloBrothers Original Don - Major Lazer, The Partysquad Bill & Monica - Da Rick