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Brad Allen Williams Looks Into The Future On His New LP ‘light rivers’, Paywalled Music Journalism, Eduardo Returns, And More

This week on Discologist, we say goodbye (for now) to Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) , Eduardo returns, and Light Rivers, the latest from guitarist/composer Brad Allen Williams, gives the gang a glimpse into the hippest future imaginable. PLUS! Another music site goes behind a paywall, the walls start to close in on AI music, and more.

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Country-Rock Rising Legends Ladybird Return With 'Clementine'; Taylor Swift Gets Panned, Zach Bryan Goes Big, And More

This week on Discologist, guest-host Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) joins and Kevin to talk about Clementine, the latest country-rocking instant-classic from Milwaukee’s Ladybird. But first we’re discussing Taylor Swift’s latest, who a record-setting concert attended by over 110K people is really for, and more.

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Mason Lindahl Returns With A Double-Shot Of Bliss, The Lilith Fair Documentary, And More

This week on Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin dive into the lush sonic universe of guitarist Mason Lindahl and his expansive new double album, Joshua / Same Day Walking. PLUS: A new Lilith Fair documentary revisits a pivotal chapter in musical history, Foxing bids farewell, a new award show crowns the “best” AI-generated song, and more.

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L’Rain’s ‘I Killed Your Dog’ PLUS! Music we love from Titãs, World In Action, and more!

Explore the transformative journey of L'Rain's (aka Taja Cheek) latest masterpiece, ‘I Killed Your Dog.’ Cheek, a multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, pushes the boundaries of her artistry with a hauntingly soulful and psychedelic soundscape, making ‘I Killed Your Dog’ a “must-listen” and strong contender for AOTY.

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Jalen Ngonda’s ‘Come Around And Love Me’ PLUS! Music We Love From Dragons of Krull, BusCrates, and more!

Jalen Ngonda's debut, "Come Around and Love Me," on Daptone Records, pays homage to soul legends like The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. Its authenticity and modern relevance make old soul feel fresh. Plus, we feature Dragons of Krull's metal track and Buscrates' synth beats, along with hot music industry topics. Tune in now!

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In Conversation with Broke Royals

Washington D.C.’s Broke Royals have worked HARD for their success and with their new LP Saint Luxury, they’re taking one step closer to being the superstars they were born to be. We’re sitting down with one of America’s best-dressed bands to talk about the importance of searching for answers, the rising pop scene in the nation’s capital, and much more.

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Episode 374: Constant Image - Flasher

Washington, DC's Flasher made minor waves with their self-titled debut in 2016, and now the trio is back with a new label (Domino) and a fun-as-hell new LP, Constant Image. Recalling the late 80's heyday of gothic synthpop, Constant Image's outta time, place, and, most importantly, outta sight sound is the new hotness arriving just in time to save us all from another dreary Summer in the swamp.

PLUS! Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge's long-gestating project The Midnight Hour is finally out in the wild, and we've got a tasty track for you to turn the lights down lowwww and do whatever comes naturally for ya.

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Episode 313: Harmony Of Difference - Kamasi Washington

Bolstered by the success of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly and his own, uh, epic 2015 release, The Epic, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, along with the rest of The West Coast Get Down have spent the past few years popularizing jazz to a whole new generation of fans. On Harmony Of Difference, Washington is digging deep and exploring smaller themes like the meaning of life and our place in the universe. Kevin and Marcus K. Dowling (Decades, Capitol Wrestling) sit down to discuss Kamasi's latest masterpiece and consider a few universal truths of their own.

PLUS! Aaron "Ab" Abernathy's new album Dialogue, is a potent statement about the state of America today as seen through Abernathy's unique perspective, and is one of the best, and most important albums of 2017. We've got a listen to one of its highlights, "Generation," which is sure to be a rallying cry for the struggles in this "new" America for years to come.

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