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Music Rant Repeat

Music Rant Repeat is a music podcast hosted by Ben Mengel. Each month, Ben and guests offer unique takes on the current state of popular and underground music.

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43:36

Isolated Spectator

Music Rant Repeat ·

2020/03/29

Resident music nerd Ben looks at the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on the music industry, ponders our live-streaming future, and sings the praises of Cable Ties, Dicklord, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, The Garden and Sorry. Please Sign the Petition to Help Live Music Venues Survive the Lockdown:

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01:15:34

Celebrations, Cancellations & Salutations

Music Rant Repeat ·

2020/03/12

Resident music nerd Ben looks ahead to this year’s Record Store Day, laments Coronavirus music festival cancellations, bids farewell to Melbourne venue Globe Alley, falls under Weyes Blood’s musical spell, investigates fake band Bloodwitch, and sings the praises of Jeremy Neale, Caroline Rose, Princess Nokia, and Thick. 2020 Podcast Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/creative-spectator-music-podcast-playlist-2020/pl.u-pMylgaETZMK3W1 Music Credits On Wire by Portrayal

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49:42

Splendour Defender

Music Rant Repeat ·

2020/02/27

Resident music nerd Ben takes a look at the Splendour in the Grass lineup backlash, checks out An Horse live, and sings the praises of HMLTD, Key Glock, CLAMM, Loser, Soakie and Denzel Curry. Podcast Playlist https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Aniki by Hiroshima https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hiroshima/Room88/01-Aniki https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Extranjero (Sin

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57:04

Patton Fever!

Music Rant Repeat ·

2020/02/09

Resident music nerd Ben takes aim at the Grammys, the Hottest 100 and the Today Show, celebrates the long-awaited return of two legendary Mike Patton-fronted bands, cringes at the thought of listening to Bon Iver in the dark, and sings the praises of Dune Rats, Chubby & The Gang, Grace Cummings, The Black Lips, Wolf Parade and Trail of Dead. Serial gig-attendee Rid also returns to discuss albums, Pitchfork ratings and canceled music festivals. Podcast Playlist

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59:35

Starcrawlin' In Smoke City

Music Rant Repeat ·

2020/01/24

Resident music nerd Ben investigates what happens when you mix psychedelics with the movie Cats (spoiler alert: it’s bad), checks out LA’s Starcrawler at the new and improved Cherry Bar, and sings the praises of Spiral Perm, Shimmer, The Paranoyds, and Algiers. Serial gig attendee Rid also returns to discuss his favourite local gigs of last year while outing himself as the ultimate Angie McMahon fanboy. Podcast Playlist

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53:19

New Year, Same Me

Music Rant Repeat ·

2020/01/10

Resident music nerd Ben returns to Brisbane to check out Velociraptor’s 10th anniversary show, rings in the new year in style with Melbourne’s Private Function and Amyl & the Sniffers, and sings the praises of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Georgia Maq and Bone Graft. Serial gig attendee Rid also returns to chat about his favourite overseas gigs of last year. Podcast Playlist https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv

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54:52

Another Obligatory Year-End Special

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/12/19

Resident music nerd Ben looks back at the saga of ‘Mulletgate’, responds to unsolicited podcast feedback and reveals his favourite gigs and albums of 2019. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits HAAR by Ultrademon https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ultrademon/ST_1291/B3ULTRADEMON-HARR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Faber Grip by Illocanblo & Csum

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40:20

Melbourne Music Geek Goes to Melbourne Music Week

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/11/30

Resident music nerd Ben checks out the Melbourne Music Week Live Music Safari, tries to wrap his head around a new Johnny Depp-produced Michael Jackson musical, and sings the praises of Desert Sessions, Clipping and Psychobabel. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Le Vrai e (Instrumental) by Brakhage

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43:49

Albumpolooza

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/10/27

Resident music nerd Ben checks out Pitchfork’s albums of the decade, remembers the late, great Kim Shattuck, and sings the praises of Chromatics, Danny Brown, Starcrawler, Summer Cannibals and White Reaper. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Be Be See by Tendinite https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tendinite/Tendinite/Tendinite_-_Tendinite_-_EP1_-_03_Be_Be_See_1703

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41:17

I Found My Band In Adventureland

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/10/02

Resident music nerd Ben checks out the Laneway 2020 lineup, celebrates the announcement of a new Nick Cave album, reminisces about getting into The Replacements via a Greg Mottola film, and sings the praises of Ezra Furman, Black Dresses & White Bleaches. Music Credits Intro/Outro: ABCD by Pudge https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pudge/Chippy_Peas/Pudge_-_08_-_ABCD https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Replacements Transition: Blood Pressure Sessions by Naked on the

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46:15

BIGSOUND From Afar

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/09/03

Resident music nerd Ben answers listener questions, cries about not attending Bigsound 2019, and sings the praises of Oh Sees, Sheer Mag, Press Club, and Tropical F*ck Storm. Music Credits Intro/Outro: Shock ya by Mules http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mules/7_1145/05_Shock_ya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Listener Questions: Light and Dark Places by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/?s=light+and+dark+places

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47:53

Once Upon a Time... In Melbourne

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/08/13

Resident music nerd Ben rallies against ‘ironic' music festival acts, swings by a Thurston Moore Q & A for Melbourne International Film Festival, and sings the praises of Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (soundtrack AND film), Surf Friends, Ty Segall, and Imperial Wax. Music Credits Intro: Suck City by Black Math http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Black_Math/Counterfeit_Unrealities/08_Suck_City_1307 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Thurston Transition: The

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49:25

Nick Cave & The Bad Fans

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/07/28

Resident music nerd Ben attempts to wrap his head around Grimes’ workout routine, investigates whether or not the Melbourne music scene is headed for struggle-town, bows at the altar of Nick Cave (again), and sings the praises of Clowns, Bench Press, Freddie Gibbs, and Black Midi. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro: Junky by Celebration

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43:20

Obligatory 'Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)' Episode

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/07/08

Resident music nerd Ben dives into the scary world of music press clickbait, investigates this year’s disastrous music festival failures and counts down his favorite albums of 2019 (so far). Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro: Lost Highway by Prototype 68 https://archive.org/details/DWK005/Prototype_68_-_04_-_Krypton.mp3

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50:03

Soul Savin' Sharon

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/06/18

Resident music nerd Ben answers random listener questions, has his music-lovin' soul saved by Sharon Van Etten and Batts, and sings the praises of Horace Bones, Stef Chura, and Tim Heidecker. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro Fish Newark and Die by High Times https://store.southerncitylab.net/track/fish-newark-and-die

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43:55

Thou Shalt Love Thy Live Music Venue

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/05/31

Resident music-nerd Ben finds himself in a state of confusion over the current status of Woodstock 50, gives a loving shout-out to Melbourne's long-suffering live music venues and sings the praises of Amyl and the Sniffers, An Horse, Tyler the Creator and Operators. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro Bloody Vomit by Valery & the Greedies

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52:33

Mulletgate

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/05/13

Resident music-nerd Ben rallies against touring holograms, changes his tune on music festival dating apps, gets nostalgic for a certain Brisbane music venue and sings the praises of Hex Debt, Otoboke Beaver, Craig Finn, Rico Nasty and Vampire Weekend. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Venue of the Week Transition: UPNK (VICIOUS) BY VATE

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57:17

It's Not Me, Coachella... It's You

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/04/25

Resident music-nerd Ben falls out of love with Coachella, checks out excellent music doco ‘Now Sound’, swings by Iggy Pop’s Melbourne birthday gig and sings the praises of The Drums, Weyes Blood, Priests, and The Snakes. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro: Mark 1 by Ulises Lima

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40:24

Splendour, U-Bahn and a Cheesy Hip Hop Experiment

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/04/07

Resident music-nerd Ben remembers the great Scott Walker, celebrates the return of Wyld Stallyons, checks out the Splendour in the Grass lineup, swings by a U-Bahn show and sings the praises of Ex Hex, Low Life & Orville Peck. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro City Lights at Night by Revolution Void

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39:05

Art vs Artist (EVERYONE Edition)

Music Rant Repeat ·

2019/03/14

Resident music-nerd Ben remembers The Prodigy’s Keith Flint, looks at the various reactions fans have to problematic artists, checks out a Harmony gig and sings the praises of Spellling, Little Simz, Du Blonde, and The Coathangers. Podcast Playlist 2019 https://itunes.apple.com/au/playlist/creative-spectator-podcast-playlist-2019/pl.u-r2yBDbkFJljkRv Music Credits Intro/Outro: How Exciting by Revolution Void

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