Funk Radio
Come along for some fun but edifying discussions surrounding the musical styles of soul, disco and funk. Can you dig it?
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Episode 162 - Artificial Intelligence & Music
Today we discuss the growing role that AI plays in ...
Today we discuss the growing role that AI plays in today's tech-driven music experience. How can computers determine what we should be listening to?
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Episode 161 - The Schizophrenic Stylings of Wesley Willis
Today we examine the musical works of Wesley Willis, a ...
Today we examine the musical works of Wesley Willis, a singer with schizophrenia who garnered a cult following in the 90s with such hits as "Rock & Roll McDonald's" and "Suck a Cheetah's Dick."
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Episode 160 - Review of "Wildflower" by The Avalanches (2016)
Today we take a thorough look at the sophomore album ...
Today we take a thorough look at the sophomore album by the Avalanches—a masterpiece of "plunderphonics" which has been nearly 16 years in the making.
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Episode 159 - Led Zeppelin & USB Headphones
Today we return from our summer hiatus with a couple ...
Today we return from our summer hiatus with a couple of recent music news topics. Did Led Zeppelin steal "Stairway to Heaven"? Will your headphones suddenly become obsolete with the new up-and-coming plug standard?
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Episode 158 - The Fascinating History of Hidden Tracks
Today we embark on a comprehensive overview of "hidden tracks" ...
Today we embark on a comprehensive overview of "hidden tracks" in musical albums. In the last 50 years, artists have found all kinds of creative ways to keep these Easter eggs out of sight. Some are harder to find than others!
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Episode 157 - Who Composed Bob Ross' Theme Song?
Today we take a few minutes to highlight Larry Muhoberac, ...
Today we take a few minutes to highlight Larry Muhoberac, the musician behind the "Joy of Painting" theme song, who spent his career alongside some of the biggest names in music.
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Episode 156 - What Were Cereal Box Records?
Today we cover the history of cardboard cut-out records, a ...
Today we cover the history of cardboard cut-out records, a quirky marketing ploy used by major cereal companies from the early 50s to the mid 80s.
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Episode 155 - Songs With False Endings
Today we discuss the phenomenon of the "false ending," where ...
Today we discuss the phenomenon of the "false ending," where a song will fade out as if it's reached the end, then keeps going for an extended duration. Why is this a thing?
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Episode 154 - Songs About Chicken
Today we talk about chicken. Because it's delicious and we're ...
Today we talk about chicken. Because it's delicious and we're out of ideas.
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Episode 153 - Review of "Contact High Mixtape" by Poolside (2016)
Today we're continuing our streak of reviews with a look ...
Today we're continuing our streak of reviews with a look at the latest mixtape by Poolside, an LA-based duo who master in chill-out summer music.
