The Music Rabbit Hole
By Ben Simpson
This is the audio version of the Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/c/TheMusicRabbitHole
The Music Rabbit HoleJun 30, 2023
The First Half of 2023 Has Been Just...Okay
Halfway through 2023 and I am a little worried. While there still has been some tremendous albums, you do have to dig a little bit for the gems. Below are playlists for my favorite albums and songs so far of 2023.
New Music Friday: June 16th, 2023
On today's ep I spotlight 7 new records out today
Queens of the Stone Age-In Times New Roman...
Gunna-A Gift & A Curse
Killer Mike-MICHAEL
Sigur Rós-ÁTTA
Origami Angel-The Brightest Days
Ben Howard-Is It?
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard-PetroDragonic Apocalypse
Spotify Playlist:t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Q0qghryjtHmoS37Wdvh2n?si=ecf28593201c4472
New Music Friday: June 9th, 2023
On today's ep I spotlight 8 new records out today
King Krule-Space Heavy
Christine and the Queens-PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE
Janelle Monáe-The Age of Pleasure
Niall Horan-The Show
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit-Weathervanes
Jenny Lewis-Joy'All
feeble little horse-Girl with Fish
Youth Lagoon-Heaven Is a Junkyard
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uoc0rNVp477gmvPgTtNvC?si=7770d463994a4879
Lewis Capaldi
Welcome to The Music Rabbit Hole! The show where we take a brief journey down the "fans also like" feature in Spotify to discover new bands/artists. For this episode, we start down the rabbit hole with: Lewis Capaldi
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/6OA1J3Sbs9AXE2ga5Yx7Ky?si=f1fdc19a27c347d2
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: Let's Explore 5 Similar Artists to Lewis Capaldi youtu.be/GuSmYrtVcJ0
Music Doc Review: "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster"
On this episode I dive into my reaction to the 2004 Music Documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster"
New Music Friday: May 26th, 2023
On today's ep I spotlight 7 new records out today Arlo Parks-My Soft Machine Sparks-The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte Water From Your Eyes-Everyone's Crushed Kassa Overall-ANIMALS Lil Durk-Almost Healed Clark-Sus Dog Cochise-NO ONE'S NICE TO ME Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7f38EeuetkfIfhxTW5RrBU?si=2a73f6671b0540c9
March Will End Up Being the Best Month of Music in 2023
On this episode of the show, I dive into the March 2023 album releases.
Bands/Artists Covered:
Fever Ray
Macklemore
Lana Del Rey
6LACK
Miley Cyrus
The New Pornographers
Manchester Orchestra
Navy Blue
Meet Me @ The Altar
100 gecs
Fall Out Boy
slowthai
Yves Tumor
boygenius
JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown
February 2023 Album Releases (Reviews + Ratings)
Welcome to The Music Rabbit Hole! The show where we take a brief journey down the "fans also like" feature in Spotify to discover new bands/artists. For this special episode, we look back at 18 albums that were released in February and provide some thoughts and ratings.
The show instagram: https://instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/jehMJEd3JPE
Favorite Songs of 2023 (so far) playlist
Skrillex "Don't Get Too Close"
Quasi "Breaking the Balls of History"
Screaming Females "Desire Pathway"
Albums You Should Listen To Before You Die: Ep 1 (The National "Boxer")
This series takes a deeper dive into albums of important cultural significance, music experimentation, or just plain great records.
On today's episode I spotlight The National's 4th studio album: Boxer
Link to the Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/2pwNkShhY1uip80rLMHUgX?si=Nd317UZiQOWexIusUUtLdw
Link to my Albums You Need to Listen To Before You Die Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eamCLlTmP4I144XgcX8xp?si=b99d654ee1bf4094
For the Youtube Video Version go to: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMusicRabbitHole/featured
January 2023 Album Releases (Reviews + Ratings)
Welcome to The Music Rabbit Hole! The show where we take a brief journey down the "fans also like" feature in Spotify to discover new bands/artists. For this special episode, we look back at 20 albums that were released in January and provide some thoughts and ratings.
The show instagram: https://instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video:
Favorite Songs of 2023 (so far) playlist
Kota the Friend "Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4"
Lapsley "Cautionary Tales of Youth"
The Murder Capital "Gigi's Recovery"
Circa Waves "Never Going Under"
Julia Wolf "Good Thing We Stayed"
The Arcs "Electrophonic Chronic"
Gaz Coombes "Turn The Car Around"
King Tuff "Smalltown Stardust"
M83
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/0sWwlqQy0k6q6wlaxro0Xf?si=ec1c47cabde244db
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: Let's Explore 5 Similar Bands to M83
youtu.be/MN4yJWpcFf8
Pinegrove
Welcome to The Music Rabbit Hole! The show where we take a brief journey down the "fans also like" feature in Spotify to discover new bands/artists. For this episode, we start down the rabbit hole with: Pinegrove
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nK2l1RzbmlMqK8jlXJ3VL?si=f19327741cdd4d25
The show instagram: https://instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/gAUXuAITzyo
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
First Listen Fridays (New Music from Jan 13th, 2023)
On this edition of First Listen Fridays, I take a listen to a few singles dropped on Jan 13th and give my immediate reaction and hopefully find you some new songs to enjoy!
Which Year Had the Best Music: 1998 vs. 1999
In the first installment of King of the Hill, the year 1998 takes on 1999 for which year had the best music.
1998 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4M2CikEqMsdURorwRJtFvW?si=12b8996f6f2a4439 1999
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JguoD1TcTK1aKyLWH3vJv?si=7c08acf6b16d4df3
July Album Releases (Reviews+Ratings)
Welcome to The Music Rabbit Hole! The show where we take a brief journey down the "fans also like" feature in Spotify to discover new bands/artists. For this special episode, we look back at 13 albums that were released in July and provide some thoughts, song clips, and ratings.
The show instagram: https://instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video:
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June Album Releases (Reviews+Ratings)
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/78shQ9Ypdw5k1ZZTnnudoU?si=bb745ec71cda4454
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/UYaFBeYwRQ0
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Burna Boy
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/1sXvlF88ioQBHt0q7ilBfK?si=021702b2092e45b5
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/BHNeV8WSFqE
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Soccer Mommy
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/3jS1mbhiltZBd6oDiBSdNX?si=cf075847f7ca4e35
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/JBdRJ9yY2ww
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Ben Rector
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/2bFLHa1aX0jMfDfFVcJ2Su?si=0eb208ca3e164232
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/pk6_6ptwGbY
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
G-Eazy
This episode was done in collaboration with Hayley from the Did You Hear That Podcast
Check out my episode with Hayley here: open.spotify.com/episode/01SQFUH1Rlhhli1oClYAh2?si=026371ca084045d3
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/6O6U8iSJFR0YiOQpoRiqQL?si=ebf17a9a555c46be
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/ebvJJ9SAtwc
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Florence + The Machine
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/0Lgic4M14gzWjQQZMXjD7K?si=b5b5904e9c8e44b1
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/zj1VkFydedU
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Arcade Fire
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/7CV0krm0Po723lJAJFi0Er?si=5964ea8649c64ae5
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/3LBpcTTA4fg
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Marcus King
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/7mNApIWbH7Yhg4KmfvLamL?si=6C-uccfBR9iVZ9VglwEXqw
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/WDOmRGrG6Q4
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Rex Orange County
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/6U0liC0jHIk0tNyNB3TS2R?si=wGMtkkt5RTOCmD-b_GaFYg
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/sHVKi-wjtlo
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Rey Pila
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/7pDfiKVH9rcQVOfijS6ytc?si=IIEIUf3pRmO8f2Vpq-9ldw si=Y2OK7ufYS4ad6ubLoa7f2w
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/c7_uKA_htOo
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Peach Pit
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/0IU2LHZnnn0eTub4EEEFhm?si=Y2OK7ufYS4ad6ubLoa7f2w
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/g9YFacmAqfY
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Beach House
Welcome to The Music Rabbit Hole! The show where we take a brief journey down the "fans also like" feature in Spotify to discover new bands/artists. For this episode, we start down the rabbit hole with: Beach House
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link:
The show instagram: https://instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4mM_5hDcg
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
First Time Fridays-Week Nine (Song Reactions)
It is time to show off some talented artists, it is First Time Fridays on The Music Rabbit Hole. The show where I hear songs for the very first time and share my thoughts and reaction. Be sure to share yours in the comment section.
Wolde-All Day https://instagram.com/whereswolde?utm_medium=copy_link
pranay-Every Single Time https://instagram.com/iam.pranay__?utm_medium=copy_link
goneafteraugust-vacancy https://instagram.com/goneafteraugust?utm_medium=copy_link
SLiM.D-No Pressure https://instagram.com/slim__d?utm_medium=copy_link
Leo Luciano-Fake Love https://instagram.com/leolucianomusic?utm_medium=copy_link
Metallic Malik-Push Me Aside https://instagram.com/metallic_malik?utm_medium=copy_link
The Steve Abides-Cardigan https://instagram.com/the.steve.abides.music?utm_medium=copy_link
Dwell-Manic https://instagram.com/dwellmusic.youtube?utm_medium=copy_link
Hunchoreik-Rodeo https://instagram.com/_hunchoreik?utm_medium=copy_link
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Bob Dylan
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/73oeCJ5INoQGb5uVRCKLzd?si=D4zf6M0RRVu5pilEQ0FwPQ
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/NprchBT6kQE
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
We Were Promised Jetpacks
For a full Spotify playlist of the songs on this episode go to this link: open.spotify.com/playlist/79VMjS4cW7kt7k8ZjfgCgC?si=ulejA-rZQFKPYeVnErtfLw
The show instagram: instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?utm_medium=copy_link
Youtube Video: youtu.be/2UADbijtm-o
Check out the new website: www.themusicrabbithole.com
Turnstile
alt-J
José González
CHVRCHES
Arlo Parks
Pink Siifu
Dave
Lyanno
Daniel Caesar
NEEDTOBREATHE
Khalid
Cavetown
WALK THE MOON
First Time Fridays-Week Eight (Song Reactions)
Youtube link: youtu.be/_vjMfoI5qXo
This episode features: TRNR instagram.com/therealtrnr?utm_medium=copy_link
SFL Imparable instagram.com/sfl_imparable?utm_medium=copy_link
SODRO instagram.com/so.drohi?utm_medium=copy_link
The Great Leslie instagram.com/thegreatleslieband?utm_medium=copy_link
RG Energy instagram.com/rg_energy?utm_medium=copy_link
Moneysetryan instagram.com/moneysetryan?utm_medium=copy_link
Follow the show on Instagram instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?igshid=1t4swvfzl8rhn
Dumpster Diving Ep 1: Popozão by Kevin Federline
Youtube Video Version: youtu.be/VgyOliiM6nM
Hobo Johnson
First Time Fridays-Week Seven (Song Reactions)
It is time to show off some talented artists, it is First Time Fridays on The Music Rabbit Hole. The show where I hear songs for the very first time and share my thoughts and reaction. Be sure to share yours in the comment section.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLd0wqpsKTM
This episode features:
Comic Failure https://instagram.com/comicfailureband?utm_medium=copy_link
Chase Monèt https://instagram.com/chasemoneytv?utm_medium=copy_link
HunchoReik https://instagram.com/_hunchoreik?utm_medium=copy_link
BigkayMOS https://instagram.com/almightykayftw?utm_medium=copy_link
Kat Dotson https://instagram.com/kitkat.dotson?utm_medium=copy_link
SODRO https://instagram.com/so.drohi?utm_medium=copy_link
Follow the show on Instagram https://instagram.com/the_musicrabbithole?igshid=1t4swvfzl8rhn
Chase Atlantic
Meek Mill