The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast

The Pierce Brosnan Joint

OH SHIT IT'S SEASON FOUR! The newly re-christened Anhedonic Headphones Podcast (that's the name now) is back with a small batch of brand new, socially distant episodes to provide you with a brief respite from your own intrusive thoughts during the holidays and a pandemic winter.

In the first episode of the new season, or 20th episode overall, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest and damn near lifelong friend Liz Johnson into the virtual building. Recording remotely from her home in Iowa, the episode was put together with the magic of Zencastr (#ad) and the two chop it up about problematic roles for Pierce Brosnan, someone they went to college with named Big Dumb Eric, the healing properties of Don Henley, how Zoom therapy hits but hits different, going to jazz clubs as a teenager, and reconnecting with friends you haven't spoken to in a long, long time.

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Episode Musical Credits:

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

"Rollin," written by Adam Wiles, Nayvadius Wilburn, and Khalid Robinson; performed by DJ Calvin Harris, Future, and Khalid. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, Sony Music, 2017.

"My Back Pages," written by Bob Dylan; performed by Marshall Crenshaw. Bleecker Street - Greenwich Village in the 60s, Astor Place, 1999.

"The Heart of The Matter," written by Mike Campbell, Don Henley, and J.D. Souther; performed by Don Henley. The End of The Innocence, Geffen, 1989.

"Siren," written by Tori Amos and Patrick Doyle; performed by Tori Amos. Great Expectations, Atlantic, 1997.

"Hit Hit Hit," written by Stasola, Carl Lionnet, and Jean Fernandes; performed by Oslo Telescopic. The Dominique Ø Project, Lithium, 2002.

"Tyrone," written by Erykah Badu and Norman Hunt; performed by Erykah Badu. Live, Motown/Universal, 1997.

"(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons," written by Ivory Watson and William Best; performed by Nat King Cole. Unforgettable, Capitol, 1952. 

"I Won't Be Your Yoko Ono," written and performed by Dar Williams. The Green World, Razor and Tie, 2000.

"Mercy Street," written by Peter Gabriel; performed by Peter Gabriel with Elbow. And I'll Scratch Yours, Real World Records, 2013.

"Sinnerman," traditional; performed by Nina Simone. Pastel Blues, Phillips Records, 1965.

Belches for Jesus

It happens so fast. It's time for the finale to the podcast's third season. Maybe there'll be another one after all of this rona business is over?

But for episode five (and the 19th total), Kevin welcomes his delightful friend Gaby to the show, and the two spend a lot of time laughing at a joke that will never be told, knowing the fucking vibes, turning that shit off, making fun of incels, and taking a jaunty stroll through Gaby's marginally eclectic selection of music. A whopping 11 songs total, many of which will give you shaking your 'groove thang.'

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Episode 19 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In this episode we discussed:

"Song for Dan Treacy," written by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser; performed by MGMT. Taken from the 2010 Columbia release Congratulations.

"Sea Outside," written by Brad Coley and Peter Westmoreland; performed by Surf Friends. Taken from 2013 Flying Nun release Endorphins.

"When The Morning Comes," performed by Lefar Legov. Taken from the 2019 Heidegludhen split LP Heideology Part 1. 

"Aquatic Lifefrms Alien Hybrd Evolvd," performed by Jeans. Taken from the 2019 Who's Susan split LP SAFE.

"A New Career in A New Town," written and performed by David Bowie. Taken from the 1977 RCA Records release Low.

"Water Soul," performed by Melchior Productions, LTD. Taken from the 2007 Perlon release No Disco Future.

"Need Your Love," written by Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley; performed by Tennis. Taken from the 2020 Mutually Detrimental release Swimmer. 

"The Lights," written by Charley and Madelyn Markson; performed by The Key Kids. Taken from the 2019 self-released effort Townie.

"In The Afternoon," written by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser; performed by MGMT. Taken from the 2019 self-released "In The Afternoon" 12" single.

"Papi," performed by DJ Gigola and Kev Koko. Taken from the 2019 Live From Earth Klub 12" single Tender Trance.

"So Many Things (Karimi Jazz Version)," performed by Needs. Taken from the 2000 Needs Music 12" EP So Many Things.

Upsetty and Called Out

The first episode recorded for the season (but the fourth to be released) and obviously recorde when dat rona was not a concern on our radar, Kevin welcomes his former co-worker from a previous (and shitty) job, Renee Brown, to the podcast.

In the tangential nature of the program, the two talk about a lot more than the eclectic mix of tunes Renee has provided—including the stress of buying concert tickets, feeling seen and attacked by Lana Del Rey, the pure joy that is Lizzo, and that you never really stop being an emo kid.

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Episode 18 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Summertime Sadness," written by Elizabeth Grant and Rick Nowels; performed by Lana Del Rey. Taken from the 2012 Polydor/Interscope release Born to Die.

"Give a Little Love," written by Charlie Fink; performed by Noah and The Whale. Taken from the 2008 EMI release Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down.

"We Came to Dance," written by Benny Horowitz, Alex Levine, Alex Rosamilia, and Brian Fallon; performed by The Gaslight Anthem. Taken from the 2007 XOXO Records release Sink or Swim. 

"Exactly How I Feel," written by Melissa Jefferson, Theron Thomas, Mike Sabath, and Radric Davis; performed by Lizzo, featuring Gucci Mane. Taken from the 2019 Atlantic/Nice Life release 'Cuz I Love You.

"Your Rocky Spine," written and performed by Great Lakes Swimmers. Taken from the 2007 Nettwerk release Ongiara.

"Make Me Wanna Die," written by Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, and Kato Khandwala; performed by The Pretty Reckless. Taken from the 2010 Interscope releases The Pretty Reckless and Light Me Up.

"Joan of Arc," written by Maria Brini, Johnny Andrews, Kevin Churko, and Chris Howorth; performed by In This Moment. Taken from the 2017 Atlantic/Roadrunner release Ritual.

"Famous Last Words," written and performed by My Chemical Romance. Taken from the 2006 Reprise Records release The Black Parade.

  

Somebody you have never heard of.......SANTANA!!!!

 

Recorded well before the concern over dat rona was even on our minds (different times, really) Kevin welcomes his (former) co-worker Morgan Condell Morton onto the podcast, where the two do a very, very deep dive into Morgan's history with live music, as well as not giving a shit what people think of the music you listen to, and her advice on how to protect yourself in a bar fight.

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Episode 17 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Bye, Bye, Bye," written by Kristian Lundin, Jake Schulze, and Andreas Carlsson; performed by NSYNC. Taken from the 2000 Jive Records release No Strings Attached.

"Watermelon Man," composed and performed by Herbie Hancock. Taken from both the 1973 Columbia Records release Head Hunters, as well as the 1962 Blue Note Records release Takin' Off.

"Lay Lady Lay," written and performed by Bob Dylan. Taken from the 1969 Columbia Records release Nashville Skyline.

"Perfect Gentleman," written by Wyclef Jean, Jerry Duplessis, Hope Harris, and Harry Tait; performed by Wyclef Jean. Taken from the 2000 Columbia Records release The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II A Book. 

"Antologia," written and performed by Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.Taken from the 1997 Sony Music release Pies Descalzos.

"Heavy Friends," written and performed Boris. Taken from the 2002 Quattro Records release Heavy Rocks.

"Jet Generation," written and performed by Guitar Wolf. Taken from the 1999 Matador Records release Jet Generation; "T-Rex From a Tiny Space Yojouhan," also written and performed by Guitar Wolf. Taken from the 2016 Ki/oon Music release T-Rex From A Tiny Space Yojouhan.

Beep Beep Beep

Recorded on the day of Minnesota's Primary Election (you'll hear all about it at some point in the podcast), and roughly a week before dat rona related panic really set in, Kevin welcomes guest Page Foster Nelson back to the show. No longer his boss, the two gather in Page's living room (a chance of scenery!) and converse as civilians to further discuss women in music, and where these songs fell into Page's life.

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Episode 16 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Everything is Free," written by David Rawlings and Gillian Welch; performed by Gillian Welch. Taken from the 2001 Acony Records release Time (The Revelator).

"Painting by Chagall," written by Deb Talan and Steve Tannen; performed by The Weepies. Taken from the 2006 Nettwerk Records release Say I Am You.

"Thank You," written and performed by Bonnie Raitt. Taken from the self-titled 1971 Warner Brothers Records.

"Silver Dagger" is a 'traditional' song; performed by Dolly Parton. Taken from the 1999 Sugar Hill Records release The Grass is Blue.

"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; performed by Yola. Taken from the 'deluxe edition' of the Easy Eye Sound release Walk Through Fire. 

"Being Alive," written by Stephen Sondheim; performed by Adam Driver. Originally from the musical Company, and taken from the 2019 Netflix Original Film Marriage Story. 

A Small, Quiet Room

There were a projected six episodes for the illustrious third season of the podcast, however, due to 'dat rona, only five of those episodes were recorded prior to 'social distancing' and 'self-quarantining,' and overall, the production and release of those five episodes was rushed and moved up.

With that being said, for the first episode of season three, I welcome my co-worker Molly to the program. She and I have only worked together for like five or six months, but almost immediately after meeting her, I knew she'd be a great guest on the podcast; and I was right. We had some laughs, and we got really real, as Molly played a mix of tunes dating back through her high school years in Wisconsin, her early 20s in the Pacific Northwest, and her return to the midwest. 

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Episode 15 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Fast Car," written and performed by Tracy Chapman. Taken from the 1988 self-titled Elektra Records release.

"One More Hour," written and performed by Sleater-Kinney. Taken from the 1997 Kill Rock Stars release Dig Me Out.

"Baby Blue Sedan," written and performed by Modest Mouse. Taken from the 1997 Up Records release The Lonesome Crowded West.

"Jane Says," written by Perry Farrell and Eric Avery; performed by Jane's Addiction. Taken from the 1988 Warner Brothers Records release Nothing's Shocking.

"Dog Days Are Over," written by Florence Welch and Isabella Summers; performed by Florence + The Machine. Taken from the Universal Island/Moshi Moshi release Lungs. 

"You'll Be Bright," written by Craig Minowa; performed by Cloud Cult. Taken from the 2010 Rebel Group release Light Chasers.

"Joyful Girl," written and performed by Ani DiFranco. Taken from the 1996 Righteous Babe Records release Dilate. 

Who The Fuck is Jakob Dylan, Yo?

In the fifth episode of the show's second season (and the season finale, as well) Kevin saves his best, most illustrious guest for last, and welcomes George Zuccolotto, who brought more than enough music, and even more hot takes, as the two discuss mental health, Supreme, Kanye apologists, cancel culture, and the problem with white people, among other things.

Folks, we are really out here. And that is no joke.

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Episode 14 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Location," written by Jordan Carter, Rory Quigley, Allan Holdwsorth, and Rowanne Mark; performed by Playboi Carti, taken from the 2017 Interscope/AWGE release Playboi Carti.

"Supermodel," written by Solana Rowe, Pharrell Williams, Tyran Donaldson, Terrence Henderson, and Greg Landfair, Jr; performed by SZA, taken from the 2017 Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA release CTRL.

"Amor Prohibido," written by Selena Quintanilla, A.B. Quintanilla, and Pete Astudillo; performed by Selena, taken from the 1994 EMI Latin release Amor Prohibido.

"Me and My Dog," written by Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker; performed by boygenius, taken from the 2018 Matador release boygenius.

"Humans," written by Adrianne Lenker; performed by Big Thief, taken from the 2016 Saddle Creek release Masterpiece.

"Tell Me, Momma," written and performed by Bob Dylan, taken from the 1998 Columbia Records release The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, "The Royal Albert Hall" Concert.

"Bobby," written and performed by (Sandy) Alex G, taken from the 2017 Domino Records release Rocket.

"Dark and Handsome," written by Devonte Hynes and Chaz Bear; performed by Blood Orange, and taken from the 2019 Domino Records release Angel's Purse.

"Birds, Part 1," written and performed by Christophe Chassol; taken from the 2015 Tricatel release Big Sun.

"Good Guy," written by Frank Ocean and Buddy Ross; performed by Frank Ocean. Original version from the 2016 XL Records release Blonde; live version audio lifted from a performance at Panorama NYC.

"Pick Up The Phone," written by Jacques Webster, Jeffery Williams, Quavious Marshall, Anderson Hernandez, Adam Feeney, Michael Dean, Brittany Hazzard, and Allen Ritter; performed by Young Thug and Travis Scott, featuring Quavo. Taken from the 2016 Grand Hustle/Epic release Birds in The Trap Sing McKnight, as well as the 2016 300/Atlantic release Jeffery. 

"I Feel Like That," written and performed by Kanye West; the song, recorded in 2015, remains unreleased.

Is This Mom Music?

In the fourth episode of the second season, Kevin's illustrious guest is somewhat of a regional celebrity. Co-founder of the beloved indie-folk outfit The Pines, Benson Ramsey slides through and has an insightful conversation about growing up in the Midwest, seven string guitars, 'Easy Listening' music, and about artists who have done things 'their own way.'

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Episode 13 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Caribbean Blue," written by Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin and Roman Ryan; performed by Enya. Taken from the 1991 WEA release Shepherd Moons.

"Race You to The Light, written and performed by Mason Jennings. Taken from the 2018 self-released Songs From When We Met.

"Blind," written by Dennis Shinn, Ryan Shuck, and KoЯn; performed by KoЯn. Taken from the 1994 Epic/Immortal records release, KoЯn.

"Sleeper," written and performed by Greg Brown. Taken from the 1992 Red House Records release Dream Cafe.

"Blind Willie McTell," written and performed by Bob Dylan. Taken from the 1991 Columbia Records release The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3.

Da Beatles Da Bate

In the third episode of season two, Kevin is joined by someone who he is not currently working with, but the second season of the show is all about diversification of its format and guests. Today's illustrious guest is Rich Larson, currently a radio show host and bartender at a local craft brewery, Rich and Kevin DID work together from 2014 to 2016, when they both worked for the Northfield News; and for a number of years, Rich was Kevin's editor—first for the Southern Minnesota Scene, then at The Next Ten Words. 

Rich didn't get the memo you could pick more than five songs, but he picks five songs that are incredibly important to him, and the two talk about Jakob Dylan being the more influential of the Dylans, about earnestly loving Phil Collins, and about wordcount and footnotes.

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Episode 12 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Into The Mystic," written and performed by Van Morrison; taken from the 1970 Warner Brothers Records release Moondance.

"A Case of You," written and performed by Joni Mitchell; taken from the 1971 Reprise Records release Blue.

"Relatively Easy," written and performed by Jason Isbell; taken from the 2013 Southeastern Records release Southeastern.

"Tangled Up in Blue," written and performed by Bob Dylan; taken from the 1975 Columbia Records release Blood on The Tracks.

"Take Me Home," written and performed by Phil Collins; taken from the 1985 Atlantic Records release No Jacket Required. 

Culture Shock!

In the second episode of season two, Kevin is reluctantly joined by his (now former) boss, Page Foster Nelson, who in a previous life, was a budding singer and songwriter. The two discuss her musical upbringing, her love of NPR's "Tiny Desk" series, having 'mom brain,' and the women in music that she chronologically tracked with the tunes discussed.

For more information about the AWARD WINNING music blog Anhedonic Headphones, click here!

Episode 11 credits:

The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords.

The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005.

In today's episode, we discussed:

"Coyote," written and performed by Joni Mitchell; taken from the 1976 Asylum Records release Hejira.

"Animal" written and performed by Ani DiFranco; taken from the 2004 Righteous Babe Records release Educated Guess.

"This Side of The Blue," written and performed by Joanna Newsom; taken from the 2004 Drag City release The Milk-Eyed Mender.

"The Turnaround Road," written and performed by Diane Cluck; taken from the 2003 Important Records release Oh Vanille/ova nil.

"Stranger to My Happiness," written by Bosco Mann and performed by Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings; taken from the 2014 Daptone Records release Give The People What They Want.

"Dreams," written by Stevie Nicks and performed by Fleetwood Mac; taken from the 1977 Warner Brothers release Rumors.

"Don't Want to Fight," written by Brittany Howard and performed by Alabama Shakes; taken from the 2015 ATO Records release Sound and Color.

"Soledad Y el mar," written by Natalia Lafourcade and David Aguilar, and performed by Natalia Lafourcade. The original version is found on the 2017 Sony/RCA release Musas; this version is taken from National Public Radio's "Tiny Desk" series.

"Rang Tang Ring Toon," written and performed by Mountain Man; taken from the 2018 Nonesuch Records release Magic Ship.

"Done," written and performed by Frazey Ford; taken from the 2014 Nettwerk Music release Indian Ocean.