The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast

The Influence of The Mixtape

In this episode, the 40th overall and the fourth of season seven, Kevin welcomes the Minnesota-based writer Rachael Hanel to the show. Author of the 2013 memoir, We'll Be The Last Ones to Let You Down, Hanel discusses her forthcoming book (due out this fall), the perks of having a CD player in your car, and her problematic favorite Morrissey.

To learn more about Rachael Hanel's work, visit her website; and for more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here!

Episode Musical Credits

Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011. 

Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996.

"Tomorrow," written by Alain Whyte and Steven Patrick Morrissey; performed by Morrissey. Your Arsenal, HMV/Sire, 1992.

"I Don't Mind if You Forget Me," written by Stephen Street and Steven Patrick Morrissey; performed by Morrissey. Viva Hate, HMV/Sire, 1988.

"An Otherwise Disappointing Life," lyrics by Scott Hutchinson, music performed by Frightened Rabbit. Portrait of A Panic Attack, Atlantic, 2016.

"Waltz #2 (XO)," written performed by Elliott Smith. XO, Dreamworks, 1998.

"You Can Take it With You," written by Evan Dando and Tom Morgan; performed by The Lemonheads. Come On Feel The Lemonheads, Atlantic, 1993.

"Half The World Away," written by Noel Gallagher; performed by Oasis. Definitely Maybe (Deluxe Reissue), Epic, 1994/2014.

"Cemetery Gates," written by Johnny Marr and Steven Patrick Morrissey; performed by The Smiths. The Queen is Dead, Sire/Rough Trade, 1986.

"Lulu," written and performed by Trip Shakespeare. Lulu, A&M, 1991.

"If I Can't Change Your Mind," written by Bob Mould; performed by Sugar. Copper Blue, Rykodisc/Creation, 1992.

He Looks Like A Handsome Vampire

In the 39th episode of the show, or the third episode of the seventh season, Kevin has a nostalgia filled conversation with composer and performer Stephanie Henry—the two discuss sharing the same earliest memory involving music, the brutality of the Home Alone films, and how Stephanie has stayed busier and more creative than ever during the last two years.

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here! For more information on Stephanie Henry's composition and performance work, visit her website. 

Episode Musical Credits

Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011. 

Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996.

"Man in The Mirror," written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett; performed by Michael Jackson. Bad, Epic, 1987.

"Somewhere in My Memory" written and conducted by John Williams. Home Alone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, CBS, 1990.

Main Theme to "I Love Lucy," composed by Eliot Daniel. 

Main Theme to "The Simpsons," composed by Danny Elfman. 

"Tell Mama," written by Etta James; performed by Janis Joplin, recorded live at SNE Stadium in Toronto, Canada, 1970.

"Fancy," written by Bobbie Gentry; performed by Reba McEntire. Rumor Has It, MCA, 1990.

"Ziggy Stardust," written and performed by David Bowie. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, RCA, 1972.

"Steel Claw," written by Paul Brady; performed by Tina Turner. Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984.

"Ice Dance," composed by Danny Elfman. Edward Scissorhands, MCA, 1990.

"Thank You for The Venom," written and performed by My Chemical Romance. Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, Reprise, 2004.

Take My Lesbian Card—I Can’t Get Into Kate Bush!

In this episode, the 38th overall and the second from the show's seventh season, Kevin chops it up with a renaissance woman—Michelle Morgan is a radio DJ, a fiber artist, a writer, a record collector, and somehow still has time for her dayjob at Yale. That right you fucking poors, YALE! And Michelle selected 10 diverse tunes for the program, and shares the story behind each of them in an absolutely delightful exchange.  

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here! To learn more about Michelle Morgan's various endeavours, visit her website.

Episode Musical Credits

Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011. 

Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996.

"Burning Down The House," written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth; performed by Talking Heads. Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983.

"Dude (Looks Like A Lady)," written by Desmond Child, Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry; performed by Aerosmith. Permanent Vacation, Geffen, 1987.

"Bata Motel," written and performed by Crass. Penis Envy, Crass Records, 1981.

"Paper Bag," written and performed by Fiona Apple. When The Pawn..., Clean Slate/Epic, 1999.

"Famous Blue Raincoat," written and performed by Leonard Cohen. Songs of Love and Hate, Columbia, 1971.

"Where Gravity is Dead," written and performed by Laura Veirs. Year of Meteors, Nonesuch, 2005.

"Wolf Like Me," written by Tunde Adebimpe, David Sitek, Kyp Malone, Jaleel Bunton, and Gerard Smith; performed by TV on The Radio. Return to Cookie Mountain, 4AD, 2006.

"Wish You Were Here," written by by Roger Waters and David Gilmour; performed by Lia Ices. Originally included on the Mojo Magazine tribute to Pink Floyd, Jagjaguwar, 2014.

"Cloudbusting," written and performed by Kate Bush. Hounds of Love, EMI, 1985.

"Not," written by Adrianne Lenker; performed by Big Thief. Two Hands, 4AD, 2019.

 

What is Time?

In the first episode of SEASON SEVEN (whoa!), or the 37th episode overall, Kevin welcomes Duluth-based singer and songwriter Sarah Krueger to the program—you might know her as Lanue, the name she released a full length LP under in 2021, and the name she released a brand new EP under in mid-April. She and Kevin chop it up about her new batch of tunes, real hip-hop, the ability to separate the artist and the art they make, and the "scene" in Duluth; Sarah also brings an eclectic mix of 10 songs to the show and discusses what parts of her life they represent. 

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here! To learn more about Sarah Krueger's output as Lanue, visit her website.

Episode Musical Credits

Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011. 

"Doo Wop (That Thing)," written and performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1998.

"Hello In There," written and performed by John Prine. John Prine, Atlantic, 1971.

"Sweet Thing," written and performed by Van Morrison. Astral Weeks, Warner Brothers, 1968.

"Don't Ever Fucking Question That," written by Sean Daley; performed by Atmosphere. Lucy Ford—The Atmosphere EPs, Rhymesayers, 2001.

"Shower The People," written and performed by James Taylor. In The Pocket, Warner Brothers, 1976.

"Love Has No Pride," written by Eric Katz and Libby Titus; performed by Bonnie Raitt. Give it Up, Warner Brothers, 1972.

"Making Pies," written and performed by Patti Griffin. 1000 Kisses, ATO, 2002.

"When I Go Deaf," written by Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, and Zak Sally; performed by Low. The Great Destroyer, Sub Pop, 2005.

"Raining in Baltimore," written by Adam Duritz; performed by Counting Crows. August and Everything After, DGC, 1993.

 

"September," "Fire in My Mind," and "Nothing Hits Me," written by Sarah Krueger and performed by Lanue. 

Anxiety? Who’s She?

So many sixes! It's the sixth episode of the sixth season and the 36th episode overall—and it's the final episode of the season on top of all of that.

In this extremely momentous episode, Kevin welcomes old friend and Taylor Swift Subject Matter Expert Juliana O'Callaghan to the show—a Taylor-cast, if you will, where the two do an extremely deep dive on a selection of Swift's music, from the beginning of her career up through 2020's Evermore.    

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here

 

Episode Musical Credits

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

 

"The Archer," written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Lover, Republic, 2019.

"Closure," written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift. Evermore, Republic, 2020.

"I Wish You Would," written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. 1989, Big Machine, 2014.

"Cardigan," written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.

"Cold as You," written by Taylor Swift and Liz Rose; performed by Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift, Big Machine, 2006.

"I Almost Do (Taylor's Version)," written and performed by Taylor Swift. Red (Taylor's Version), Republic, 2021.

"Call it What You Want," written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Reputation, Big Machine, 2017.

"Out of The Woods," written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. 1989, Big Machine, 2014.

"This is Me Trying," written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.

"Hoax," written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.

"Coney Island," written by Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn, Aaron Dessner, and Bryce Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift featuring The National. Evermore, Republic, 2020.

Here it is—it’s from 2003!

In this episode of the podcast, Kevin welcomes Minneapolis-based writer Rachel Brougham to the virtual building where the two chat about being only children raised by MTV, her love of The Cure, her husband's love of Liz Phair, and trying to find the place where grief and joy can occur at the same time—and this happens to be the central theme of Brougham's memoir, Widowland, available from Black Hat Press.

To order a copy of Widowland, please click here. For more information about Brougham, follow her on Twitter. 

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here

 

Episode Musical Credits

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

Incidental Music in this episode - "Clair de Lune," written by Claude Debussy; performed by Kamasi Washington. The Epic, Brainfeeder, 2015.

"More Than A Feeling," written by Tom Scholz; performed by Boston. Boston, Epic, 1976.

"Just Like Heaven," written by  Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson, Boris Williams, and Lol Tolhurst; performed by The Cure. Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Fiction, 1987.

"American Music," written by Gordon Gano; performed by The Violent Femmes. Why Do Birds Sing?, Reprise, 1991.

"Left of The Dial," written by Paul Westerberg; performed by The Replacements. Tim, Sire, 1985.

"True Love Waits," written by Thom Yorke, Ed O'Brien, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, and Phil Selway; performed by Radiohead. I Might Be Wrong, Parlophone/EMI, 2001.

"6'1"," written and performed by Liz Phair. Exile in Guyville, Matador, 1993.

"Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)," written by Will Butler, Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Josh Deu, Tim Kingsbury, Richard Reed Parry; performed by Arcade Fire. Funeral, Merge, 2004.

"Such Great Heights," written by Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello; performed by The Postal Service. Give Up, Sub Pop, 2003.

"My Slumbering Heart," written by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett; performed by Rilo Kiley. The Execution of All Things, Saddle Creek, 2002.

"The Ladder is Ours," written by Ritzy Bryan and Rhydian Dafydd; performed by The Joy Formidable. Wolf's Law, Atlantic, 2013.

 

SHE IS AMAZING! SHE COMES FROM THIS FARM!

In this episode, Kevin welcomes writer and internet pal Katie Tamola to the virtual building, where the two chop it up about their shared love of "Desus and Mero," of living with whimsical dogs, and pop music through the selections Katie brought to discuss.

For more information about Katie Tamola's writing, visit her website, or follow her for hot takes about the New York Yankees on Twitter. 

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here

 

Episode Musical Credits

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

"Needy," written by Tommy Brown, Taylor Parks, Victoria Monét, and Ariana Grande; performed by Ariana Grande. Thank U, Next, Republic, 2019.

"2009," written by James “Big Jim” Wright, Aja Grant, George Jackson, Chanté Moore, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jon Brion, Eric Gabouer, and Mac Miller; performed by Mac Miller. Swimming, Warner, 2018.

"Cardigan," written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner; performed by Taylor Swift. Folklore, Republic, 2020.

"Thru Your Phone," written by Pardison Fontaine, Ali Tamposi, Justin Tranter, Klenord Raphael, Benjamin Levin, Andrew Watt, and Belcalis MearlenisAlmánzar; performed by Cardi B. Invasion of Privacy, Warner, 2018.

"Perfect Places," written by Jack Antonoff and Ella Yelich-O'Connor; performed by Lorde. Melodrama, Republic, 2017.

"We Found Love," written by Calvin Harris; performed by Rihanna. Talk That Talk, Island/Def Jam, 2011. 

Lullabies Towards The Depths of The Human Mind

In this episode of the podcast—the third in this sixth season, or the 33rd episode overall since 2019, Kevin "welcomes" ambient/experimental composer and performer Federico Durand. Why the quotes around "welcome?" It's because Durand lives in Argentina, and his conversational English is not that great; and, as you might expect, Kevin is a big, tall, dummy, and he speaks no other languages. 

As a way to work around the language barrier, Durand selected 10 unique pieces of music to discuss, and wrote short reflections about each one, which Kevin reads throughout the episode.

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here; for more info Federico Durand, head to his Bandcamp page.

 

Episode Musical Credits

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

Incidental music from the opening and ending of the show performed by Federico Durand.

"Hut Song," taken from Aka Pygmy Music; Recorded by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris. Phillips, 1973.

"Infinitely Gray," written and performed by Ken Ikeda. Tzuki Moon, Touch, 2000.

"Laul Emale," composed by Raimo Kangro. Teeme Muusikat IV, Мелодия, 1978.

"East of The Moon," written and performed by Andrew Chalk. The Circle of Days, Faraway Press, 2020.

"Dawn - Billy Sees Kes The Tower," composed by John Cameron. Kes Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Trunk, 1969/2002.

"La Mariposa," performed by Violeta Parra. La Cueca Presentada for Violet Parra, EMI, 1959.

"Insensatez," written by Vinicius de moraes and Thom Jobin; performed by Nara Leao. Dez anos depois, Phillips, 1971.

"Cleng," written by Miguel Castro; performed by Pommerenck. Pommerenck 7, Fragile Discos, 2000.

"Jan Jesu Cri," recorded by  V.P. & R. Gordon Wasson; performed by Maria Sabina. Mushroom Ceremony of The Maztec Indians of Mexico, Folkways/Death is Not The End, 1957/2016.

"Son of Man," performed by Reiki Kudo. Rice Field Silently Riping At Night, Majikick Records, 2000.

 

I Never Had A New Kids on The Block Record—I Was Listening to The Smiths

The podcast is back again—the second episode of the sixth season, and the 32nd episode overall, and Kevin welcomes independent music legend Anna-Lynne Long (Née Williams) to the virtual building. You might know her from her long running solo project, Lotte Kestner; you might know her as the frontwoman from the cult favorite Trespassers Williams; you might know her from a bunch of other things as well. 

They chop it up about how combining shoegaze and folk sounds like a disaster, why Kate Bush can be scary, the "Twin Peaks" tour in Seattle, and the collection of nine tunes Anna-Lynne selected to bring onto the show. 

It's also a great time to mention that she has a NEW ALBUM due out on February 11th! Her first since 2017, Lost Songs will be available on CD, as well as streaming services. 

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here; for more info on all things Anna-Lynne, head to her Bandcamp page.

 

Episode Musical Credits

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

"White Sun," written by Jófríður Ákadóttir; performed by JFDR. Brazil, KRUNK, 2017.

"Adrift," written and performed by Jesse Marchant. Jesse Marchant, No Other, 2014.

"Backchannels," written by Jonathan Meiburg; performed by Shearwater. Jet Plane and Oxbow, Sub Pop, 2016.

"Cayman Islands," written by Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe; performed by Kings of Convenience. Riot on an Empty Street, Astralwerks, 2004.

"A Sight to Behold," written and performed by Devendra Banhart. Rejoicing in The Hands, Young God, 2004.

"To Be The One," written by Jeff Martin; performed by Idaho. Heart of Palm, Idaho Music, 2000.

"Carolyn's Fingers," written by Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde & Elizabeth Fraser; performed by Cocteau Twins. Blue Bell Knoll, 4AD, 1988.

"Mother Stands for Comfort," written and performed by Kate Bush. Hounds of Love, EMI, 1985.

"Framed in A Doorway," written by Anna-Lynne Long and Ian Taggart; performed by Televangel featuring Lotte Kestner. Emergency Heart, Last Epoch, 2019.

Eggnog In July

Podcast Back!

Welcome to 2022—without a doubt, it'll certainly be another awful year, but at least the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast has returned with a slow rollout for its sixth season.

In the first episode this time around, or the 31st episode overall, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest Daniel Radin—who performs both with a band called the Future Teens, as well as his own "solo" project, Lake Saint Daniel. The two virtually chop it up about Dunkin Donuts, James Corden, when there is just "too much music" on an album, the earnestness of Bruce Hornsby, and more.

For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here; for more info on Lake Saint Daniel, click here, and for more info on Future Teens, click here.

Episode Musical Credits

Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.

Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.

"Coffee and TV," written by Graham Coxson; music written and performed by Blur. 13, Parlophone, 1999.

"Copperline," written and performed by James Taylor. New Moon Shine, Columbia, 1991.

"Gimme Love," written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Mattman & Robin; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. EMOTION, School Boy/Interscope, 2015.

"Every Little Kiss," written by Bruce Hornsby; performed by Bruce Hornsby and The Range. The Way it Is, RCA, 1987.

"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It," written by Will Smith, Samuel Barnes, Bernard Edwards, Joe Robinson, and Nile Rodgers; performed by Will Smith. Big Willie Style, Columbia, 1997.

"Landslide," written by Stevie Nicks; performed by Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac, 1975, Reprise.

"Something So Right," written and performed by Paul Simon. There Goes Rhymin' Simon, 1973, Columbia.

"Bands With Managers," written by Dave Bazan; performed by Pedro The Lion. Achilles Heel, 2004, Jade Tree.

"December Hunting for Vegetarian Fuckface," written by Adam Wiltze and Brian McBride; performed by Stars of The Lid. And The Refinement of Their Decline, 2007, Kranky.