Bandology With Mike and Jon
By Mike Barrett
Bandology With Mike and JonSep 01, 2020
Episode 14 Ol' Dirty Bastard Part I; Wu Tang Is For The Children
Episode 14 Ol' Dirty Bastard; Wu Tang Is For The Children
We take a look at the Ol' Dirty Bastard's life and career through a new lens as a unique and talented artist and diamond in the rough.
Episode 13 Alice Coltrane; The High Spiritual Priestess
Episode 13 Alice Coltrane; The High Spiritual Priestess
In this episode Mike takes us on a journey through the profound spiritual consciousness of Alice Coltrane. Fall in love with Alice as Mike and Jon do listening to the rare joy a "Jazz Harpist." This episode might change you.
Episode 12 Bogdan Raczynski; The Story of a Mysterious Braindance Nomad
Episode 12 Bogdan Raczynski; The Story of a Mysterious Braindance Nomad
In this episode Mike and Jon get to both nerd out together in a genre that they are both obsessed with... Electronic Music. Jon currates this episode, and tries to uncover any information that he can find on this more obscure musician. We also talk about the 2007 album "Alright!" which Jon proclaims is his favorite album of the 00's.
Episode 11 They Might Be Giants Part II; Tiny Toons NOT Animaniacs
Episode 11: They Might Be Giants Part II; Tiny Toons NOT Animaniacs!
We pick up our conversation where we left off with our guest host Ritchie. These songs are the most fun, and you need to hear them all!
Episode 10 They Might Be Giants Part I; What Makes Them A Nerdy Band???
Episode 10: They Might Be Giants Part I; What Makes Them A Nerdy Band??? We have our first Guest Host, and what an amazing host!!! Ritchie, who is a Professor of Music History at UMass Amherst, breaks down why TMBG is her favorite band, and why they are so weirdly strange and silly. ***Editors Note: Every time we mention "The Animaniacs," what we meant to say was the show "Tiny Tunes." (My Bad - Jon)***
Episode 9 Throbbing Gristle Part II; Life After Gristle
Oh Man, Where to Start?!? Kicked out of England, Started a Psych Cult, Transitioning to a Pandroginous Person, and that's just one member!
In this episode we explore the music projects that came after Throbbing Gristle; Psychic TV, Chris and Cosey, Coil, the reunion of Throbbing Gristle, and the last formation of the band "XTG." Also, a very surprising cameo from "Iron" Mike Tyson!!! (who da thunk?)
Episode 8 Throbbing Gristle Part I; Inventing A Genre
In this Episode, Mike introduces us to one of the most complex and jarring musical groups of all time. Are they even a band, or are they more like a group of performance artists??? Well, whatever they are, they invented the genre of "Industrial Music," as well as challenged the way that music is performed live. ***Bonus side note: See if you can catch this episodes secret sub plot of Mike's personal life.***
Episode 7 Deerhoof Part II; The Rodriguez Years
Kick back and turn up the volume on this one brah! Ed Rodriguez joins the band, and Deerhoof rocks harder than ever. No band drama here but a bunch of rad people making rad music... super fun episode!
***Editors note - When Jon introduces the song "Born Fresh," what he meant to say was the song "Fresh Born."***
Episode 6 Deerhoof Part I; A Love Letter To Greg Saunier
In this episode, Jon bares his heart and tries his hardest to prove why Greg Saunier is the greatest drummer of all time, and why he is so obsessed with Deerhoof. This episode has it all... we have a "Deerhoofstry" exclusive, a drum off with Zach Hill and Brian chippendale, and tons and tons of explosive cool weird pop songs!!!
Episode 5, Ministry Part III - ENTER THE METAL YEARS!!! \m/
Episode 5: Ministry Part III - Enter The Metal Years!
In this episode we finish off our 3 episode arch of Ministry with a condensed look at 20 years of Industrial Metal. Expect more bad puns, a visit from non other than Timothy Leary, and the epic death of Mike Scaccia.
Episode 4, Ministry Part 2- The Side Projects
Episode 4 Ministry Part II - The Side Projects
In this episode Mike attempts to bring us into the world of the endless Ministry Side Projects! ***SPOILER ALERT*** We are going to listen to appearances by Trent Reznor, Ian MacKaye, and Jello Biafra to name a few!
Episode 3, Ministry Part 1: Mike's Discovery and The Early Years
Episode 3 Ministry Part I - Mike's Discovery and the Early Years
In this episode, Mike gets to sit down and explain why Ministry is one of his favorite bands ever, and we explore the early years of Ministry as we start to unravel the the prolific song writing career of Al Jourgensen.
Episode 2: Animal Collective Part 2; The Hi-Fi Years
Episode 2 Animal Collective: Part II - The Hi-fi Years
In Part II of Animal Collective, we explore the mid to later years of this ground breaking band. We dive into some of the most mind altering dense pop that has ever been recorded. Enjoy!
Episode 1: Animal Collective; The Lo-Fi Years
Episode 1 Animal Collective: Part I - The Lo-fi Years
In our debut episode, we explore the early years of animal collective from 2000 - 2005. Jon leads this episode, and brings Mike on a journey of Lo-fi psychedelia and jarring and abrasive pop music. Enjoy!