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00:47:56

#083 - NFTs Revisited, Copyright Gold Rush, State of...

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2021/03/11

Jay hit it on the mark last week when he raised the question “What are NFTs and could they be used by musicians to release music?”. About 12 hours before the episode aired, a story dropped in Rolling Stone announcing that Kings of Leon would be releasing collector editions of their new album as an NFTs (as well as some extra special auctions with lifetime front row concert tickets included…brilliant). So, we dig into how they’re doing it and whether we can see it as a scalable means for artists to

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00:57:11

#082 - “Bangers & Mashups” Part Deux, NERD ALERT:...

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2021/03/04

Greg brings us Round 2 of “Bangers & Mashups”. We’ve got “No Take It” by DJ Cummerbund, followed by a Radiohead/Mariah Carey Christmas Creep thing & finally “Chained Uptight” by Bill McClintock. It’s harder than it sounds to make & we dig into the work that goes into these & ideas around reharmonization & more.NERD ALERT: NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been popping up all over the place this past week, so Jay decided to dig into them and see if they how they could be used by

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01:05:03

#081 - Daft Punk Break Up, Birdland, Working Man

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2021/02/25

Nick brings us the news that Daft Punk have officially called it quits after 28 years. Announced via a video released on YouTube called “Epiologue”, the guys discuss the band’s history and Songs:Daft Punk - One More TimeDaft Punk - Digital LoveGreg has a new segment for us this week & he’s brought an intro for us as well!Welcome to BIRDLAND- the segment where we WING it. Today I asked my friends on Facebook to name their favorite Bird-themed songs, no matter the genre... in other words, talk

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01:07:20

#080 - 2021 Rock Hall of Fame Nods, T.o.D.’s X, Chick...

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2021/02/18

We recorded this one on Facebook Live, if you wanna join us next time, keep an eye on our Facebook Page.Jay brings us the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees & we weigh in with our top 5 picks (we really appreciated the audience participation!).…And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead (T.o.D.) released their 10th album last month & Nick felt it was deserving of a segment this week. Jay & Greg, both willing and able to render their requested opinions, return a split verdict &

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00:58:04

Thank you Guy Kline (#066 Rebroadcast)

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2021/02/11

We’re taking this week off to replay an episode we aired back in November that featured Nick’s Dad, Guy Kline. Guy passed away unexpectedly this past week at the age of 62 and we’re really going to miss him. We’ll be back next week with a new episode. In the meantime, thank you Guy Kline (love you Dad)!

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01:19:13

#079 - Review The Review: TIMES TWO (Idles & Weezer)...

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2021/02/04

Greg shared a new album a few weeks back that he was really enjoying. Idles released their sophomore album “Ultra Mono” back in September and is chock-full of some much needed energy this winter. Curious how others felt, Greg sought out the opinions of others, specifically the ones paid for their opinions, and landed on our friends at Pitchfork….so, first up on our special Review The Review TIMES TWO, we review Pitchfork’s review of “Ultra Mono” by Idles.Songs: Idles - “Model Village”Idles - “The

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01:04:07

#078 - Albums Coming in 2021, “Viral or Eyeroll”:...

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2021/01/28

Thanks so much for everyone that joined us on Facebook Live (you can watch it here)!Nick runs through some lists of albums coming out this year and we discuss which ones we’re excited to hear. [Rolling Stone, Pitchfork]Song: Kings of Leon - “Knocked Up”Greg brings us Round 4 of “Viral or Eyeroll” and it was a blast! For reference, here’s Greg’s spreadsheet of questions.Jay (or John, if you prefer) brings us the story of Phil Spector, who died last week in prison. By his early 20s he was a

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00:33:41

#077 - Special Guest: Gabriel Riccio (Part 2 -...

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2021/01/21

Gabriel Lucas Riccio is a vocalist, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, transcriber, and engraver from Salisbury, MD, currently residing in Chicago, IL. You can find a whole lot more about him on his website (TheGabrielConstruct.com). He was so much fun to talk to that we’ve split this conversation up into two episodes.This week we bring you the second half of our conversation. About 7 years ago, Gabe uploaded a transcription of King Crimson’s “The ConstruKction of Light” to YouTube

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00:52:12

#076 - Special Guest: Gabriel Riccio (Part 1 -...

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2021/01/14

Gabriel Lucas Riccio is a vocalist, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, transcriber, and engraver from Salisbury, MD, currently residing in Chicago, IL. You can find a whole lot more about him on his website (TheGabrielConstruct.com). He was so much fun to talk to that we’ve split this conversation up into two episodes.This week we dive into Gabe’s music & process. His first album Interior City, released as The Gabriel Construct in 2013, was his first major endeavor in a studio setting

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01:04:26

#075 - Keith Richards Appreciated, Soul Reviewed, MF...

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2021/01/07

What makes Keith Richards a great guitarist? Glad you asked! Jay’s long considered Mr. Richards one his favorites and brings us his case this week. We dissect his style & approach to the rhythm guitar, and listen to a selection of Jay’s favorites.Songs: Keith Richards - “Wicked As It Seems“The Rolling Stones - “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”The Rolling Stones - “Sympathy for the Devil”The new Pixar movie “Soul” is phenomenal. The protagonist is a gifted jazz pianist, working by day as a middle

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01:00:40

#074 - Slint, Remembering Tony Rice & 2020: At Least...

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2020/12/31

In 1991, a handful of 20 year olds calling themselves Slint recorded an album in Chicago and then promptly split up. The album, titled Spiderland, had no promotion and sold about 5000 copies. Nearly 30 years later, it’s hailed as a foundational post-rock album. Greg shares the story and the album with us. [The Guardian]Song: Slint - “Good Morning, Captain”Jay brings us two more remembrances this week. Tony Rice was an influential acoustic guitarist & master bluegrass guitarist who got his start

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01:14:14

#073 - YSCIO 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza

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2020/12/24

Happy Holidays Everyone! This year we decided to pull together songs or albums that we’ve come to associate with the season. Apparently we were very impressionable middle schoolers. We also exchange gifts (Jay wins) & chat with almost Van Morrison about...nothing, really. We keep it light this week, hope everyone out there is warm & safe.

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00:56:34

#072 - Remembering Charley Pride, Dylan Sells,...

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2020/12/17

Charley Pride passed last week from COVID-19 complications & Jay shares his story with us today. He was an incredible bright and optimistic voice out of the Nashville scene starting in the late 1960s & he will be missed. We learn about Charley & listen to one of his classics [Washington Post]:Song: Charley Pride - I’m Just MeBob Dylan sold the rights to his entire catalog last week. The price wasn’t disclosed, but estimates were in the $300 million range. Nick thought this seemed low and

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00:59:34

#071 - The Zappa Movie Review

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2020/12/10

Almost 5 years ago, actor/director Alex Winter launched a Kickstarter to help save the private vault of Frank Zappa & promised the customary Kickstarter-Schwag + a movie in return. Well dear listeners, the latter end of that deal has finally arrived! So…we’re going to spend the whole episode talking about it & hopefully you find that enjoyable!We really enjoyed this movie and it seems non-fans are enjoying it as well. Whether you love him or hate him, Frank’s fierce dedication to his art

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1:02:39

#070 - YouTube ❤️ Ambient, 2021 Grammy Nominees & A...

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2020/12/03

How is obscure 1970s Japanese Ambient music so popular on YouTube? A recent article in Ars Technica attempts to tie it to YouTube’s algorithm, but Nick thinks it’s simpler than that. (Thanks for the suggestion Kresimir!)Song: The Caretaker - An Empty Bliss Beyond This World Mother Earth’s PlantasiaThe 2021 Grammy Nominee list is out & Greg was super pumped to see Antibalas on the list for Best Global Music Album. We discuss the list, including Black Pumas three nominations (well deserved), and

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01:37:50

#069 - 2nd Annual YSCIO Thanksgiving Special

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2020/11/26

Welcome back friends! Maybe it hasn’t been a poster year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do this Thanksgiving right! This year we’ve built an elaborate (and completely silent) rail system, allowing for a socially distanced meal. We also didn’t purchase all the food from the dollar store, so … progress!We were able to find plenty to be thankful for though and we thank you for listening! Please be safe out there and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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00:56:09

#068 - Cain’s Ballroom, Tay-Tay-Today, CMA’s No-Drama...

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2020/11/19

Just a few hours prior to recording, a couple stories grabbed Greg’s attention & inspired our newest named segment, which he’s calling “Tay-Tay Today”. A little over a year ago, former Kanye West manager Scooter Braun purchased Big Machine Label Group which owned the rights to Taylor Swift’s first six albums. In spectacular fashion, the Swifties unleashed on Scootie and drama ensued (interesting to note, Scooter has incredibly thin skin, which is really surprising, given his name, which is

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01:02:06

#067 - Virtual Knotfest, “Viral or Eyeroll”: Round 3,...

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2020/11/12

Knotfest is ON! Online that is. Nick discovered the festival, put on by Slipknot for the past 8 years, is going virtual amid the pandemic this year. How enjoyable is a metal festival from the comfort of your own home? We shall see, but the proceeds from the event are going to Musicares, a top notch non-profit helping musicians during the pandemic.Song: Foo Fighters - “Shame Shame” Ladies & Gentleman, welcome to Round 3 of your favorite game show, “Viral or Eyeroll” (A Greg Loman Production)

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01:18:40

#066 - Yes…or no? (with Guy Kline) - Greg’s News from...

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2020/11/05

After a lifetime checking NO next to all “Fan of Yes?” checkboxes, Jay heard “Close to the Edge” and found he really really enjoyed it. Wondering if there were more Yes songs out there for his enjoyment, he turned to his cohosts for help. Greg & Nick both consider themselves fans, but were dubious of the challenge. Having tried a few times over their 20 year friendship, Nick decided they needed backup. YSCIO is happy to welcome Nick’s father, Guy Kline to the show for the first time. Among many

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01:02:33

#065 - Tonto+Brain, Bruce Springsteen - Letter to...

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2020/10/29

Greg leads off with a story about Angie C, a musician/scientist in Calgary that has wired up a brainwave monitor to TONTO, an early synthesizer made in 1971. To clarify, she’s tracked parts of her new album using a brainwave monitor that converts her thoughts into synthesized sounds via a one-of-a-kind 40 year old dinosaur of an instrument (that’s TONTO). You don’t have to be a nerd to think this is ridiculously cool, right? Either way, this one had legs! We spent a good bit of time speculating how

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