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You Should Check It Out

You Should Check It Out

Music news and releases from the folks that brought you...well, so far just this...but you should check it out. Join us for a weekly discussion of the music and stories that made us think.

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00:36:44

#024 - NAMM 2020, David Olney's Perfect Departure,...

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2020/01/24

Greg just got back from NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants conference) and really wants all of us to go next year; however, there's some fine print... [NAMM] Song: Eminem - Godzilla Jay brings us the news that singer/songwriter David Olney passed away peacefully mid-concert last Saturday. What a way to go. [Rolling Stone] Song: David Olney - When The Deal Goes Down Nick's been thinking about an interview Jimmy Iovine did with the NY Times outlining his concerns about the future of

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00:34:23

#023 - Remembering Neil Peart

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2020/01/16

#023 - Remembering Neil Peart 1/16/2020 We were fully prepared to get back on track, and then Neil Peart passed… This week we talk about Neil and Rush & some other stuff, it's a good chat. "...we are young, wandering the face of the earth, wondering what our dreams might be worth, learning that we're only immortal for a limited time" -Neil Peart (Dreamline, Rush) While the sentiment is true, I believe it doesn't hold true for you Neil, your affect lives on in all of us.

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00:45:13

#022 - Island Music Company - Keith Grasso

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2020/01/09

Back in 2007, something compelled Keith Grasso to quit his commercial real estate job, move back home to suburban Maryland and open a musical instrument and gear shop... This week we hear how Island Music Company has managed to thrive and grow every year since. You should check out Keith's podcast, Determination & Overdrive & his store Island Music Company. (https://islandmusicco.com/podcast/) ——————————————- Don't forget to rate or review and let us know what you think! Have a topic or idea

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00:35:24

#021 - Our Favorite Albums of the 2010s

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2020/01/02

Happy New Year!! Due to holiday related scheduling issues, this episode is being brought to you free of banter. These are our favorite albums of the 2010s, we’ll be back next week with a regular episode. Here’s to 2020! ——————————————- Don't forget to rate or review and let us know what you think! Have a topic or idea? Let us know: Twitter - twitter.com/ShouldCheck Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldCheckItOut Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/YouShouldCheckItOut

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00:41:54

#020 - 1st Annual YSCIO Holiday Extravaganza

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2019/12/25

Happy Holidays Everyone! We took the easy road this week and decided to share our favorite holiday songs... Jay has fun with sound effects...Greg has to open his own Secret Santa gift...Nick is there too. Thanks to everyone for listening! We'll see everyone in 2020! ——————————————- Don't forget to rate or review and let us know what you think! Have a topic or idea? Let us know: Twitter - twitter.com/ShouldCheck Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldCheckItOut Instagram -

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00:46:42

#019 - Rescuing History's Lost Music, Jazz at the...

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2019/12/19

Jay kicks things off this week with a recent "60 Minutes" story about a musician's mission to collect, record & release the compositions and arrangements that came out of the Holocaust...it's a heavy but fascinating topic. Song: Francesco Lotoro - Kz Musik, Vol. 17 Nick recently traveled to NYC and caught a set at the legendary Village Vanguard by Christian McBride & The Inside Straight...in attempting to make this a topic, the gang discusses why jazz shouldn't be intimidating & what's going on

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00:40:17

#018 - Loop Battles, Hardcore (Outsiders in the...

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2019/12/12

Nick was introduced this past week to the band Battles, loved them immediately and proceeded to completely overthink why that turned to disappointment after learning "how" they create music (he just complains about loop pedals). Song: Battles - Snare Hangars Greg brings an excellent long-read about the increased popularity of Hardcore...a self-declared un-mainstream genre that's always held itself out as accepting of the outsider, but finds itself struggling to accept its mainstream acceptance

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00:38:16

#017 - Watchmen, Sweaters Unplugged & Top Music...

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2019/12/05

Greg mixes things up and decides to talk about movies this week...specifically Scorcese's comments about comic book movies...but really he just wanted to discuss The Watchmen... Song: Trent Reznor - Watchmen Soundtrack Jay found Kurt Cobain's famous sweater from Unplugged...well, he found a story about a guy buying it for $137500 (puke stain included). Song: Allen Toussaint - Sweet Touch of Love Nick brings up Rolling Stone's 50 Most Important Music Moments of the Decade and the gang

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00:46:01

#016 - YSCIO Thanksgiving Special

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2019/11/28

Welcome, grab yourself a seat and join us for our first Thanksgiving Special! Greg's cooking a turkey in his acoustic oven, Nick made the potatoes extra lumpy, and Jay brought some rutabaga and plenty of stewed tomatoes. This week we all share songs we're thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks so much for listening!

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00:39:50

#015 - Prince's Unreleased Music, Drake Gets a Nah at...

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2019/11/21

Nick brings us our first listener-suggested topic. How we feel about posthumously releasing work that an artist had not wanted released...Happy Holidays!! It's a good talk though, thanks so much Kresimir for the suggestion. Song: The Teskey Brothers - So Caught Up Greg was sad to read about Drake's unexpected brush with an underwhelmed crowd of Tyler the Creator fans... Song: D'Angelo - Spanish Joint Jay brings us our monthly Kanye feature, this week his new opera "Nebuchadnezzar". Plus we hear

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00:32:46

#014 - Rage Reunion, Playing the Right Wedding Songs...

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2019/11/14

Greg brings us some great news, Rage Against the Machine is reuniting for a tour! Song: Run the Jewels - Close Your Eyes (And Count to F**k) Jay is gearing up for his brother's wedding next week and shares with us tips and tricks from his days side hustling as a Wedding DJ. Song: Jason Hawk Harris - Giving In Nick is exceedingly excited to have a reason to talk about Spinal Tap, as they've recently settled arbitration with Universal Music Group... Song: Spinal Tap - Gimme Some

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00:30:42

#013 - Lizzo Goes on Offense, Baby It's Cold Outside...

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2019/11/07

Jay brings us a story about Lizzo's lawsuit against some people that claim they suggested an idea for a lyric in her song "Truth Hurts" & should likewise get a piece of the pie. Song: Tom Waits - Get Behind the Mule Nick addresses a recent update to the lyrics of a classic Holiday song "Baby It's Cold Outside" & there's some agreement on the premise but not as much on the execution of the effort. Song: Wilco - Everyone Hides Greg shares the news that Prince, prior to his untimely death in 2016,

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00:35:30

#012 - Bon Iver Concert Review, Tom Petty, Black...

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2019/10/31

Nick went to see Bon Iver in concert (so did Jay!) and shares his thoughts (so does Jay!). Song: The Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music Greg saw an article about Tom Petty's guitars and guns being stolen and it reminded him of the time he and Jay followed Tom Petty around a vintage guitar shop... Song: Stevie Nicks w/ Tom Petty - Stop Dragging My Heart Around Jay's about half way into drummer Steve Gorman's tell-all book about the Black Crowes... Song: The Magpie Salute - In

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00:34:15

#011 - Vulfpeck Sells Out, 2020 Rock Hall of Fame...

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2019/10/24

Vulfpeck sells out Madison Square Garden without a label or even a manager... How does a band do that? Greg tells us the story. Song: Vulfpeck - Dean Town Jay brings us this year's nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and we all weigh in. Cast your vote for the 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Song: MC5 - Back in the USA Nick discusses the delay of Tame Impala's new album and poses the question, is it okay to edit a song you've already released? Song: Tame Impala - Let It Happen Don't forget to rate

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00:33:21

#010 - The Darkness, Fair Pay for Artists, Ginger...

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2019/10/17

Jay discusses the new "concept" album from The Darkness. Here's a fun review from Hot Press. Song - The Darkness - "Easter Is Cancelled" Nick geeks out on some ideas surrounding paying artists fairly for their music & a lively conversation ensues. Greg remembers Ginger Baker, who passed last week at age 80, and we listen to a some of his favorite songs to close things out. Ginger Baker Songs: Cream - White Room Fela Kuti - Let's Start Do What You Like

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00:29:58

#009 - Rick Wakeman's stories, Richard Thompson's...

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2019/10/10

Nick completely phones it in and talks about a Rick Wakeman concert he recently attended...and then offers up a John Coltrane track from the recently released Blue World. Song: John Coltrane - "Blue World" Greg - If you haven't heard, Tom Delonge has some things to tell us about UFOs and Greg is all in! If that's not wacky enough for you, here he is on The Joe Rogan Experience - #1029 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n_3mnJfHzY) Song: The Messthetics - "Touch Earth Touch Sky" Jay found a story

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00:33:48

#008 -YSCIO Special: Frank Zappa - The Art and...

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2019/10/04

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00:25:47

#007 -YSCIO Special: Frank Zappa - The Art and...

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2019/10/03

In part two we discuss Zappa's contribution to commercial music, as well as some of the musicians that rose up the ranks under his tutelage and, of course, we listen to some more great tracks. We were honored to have the opportunity to guest host for a few days on Rockin the Suburbs, be sure to check them out too! Clips: Cosmik Debris (Apostrophe('), 1974) Inca Roads (One Size Fits All, 1975) Murder By Numbers (Broadway the Hardway, 1988)

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00:22:05

#006 -YSCIO Special: Frank Zappa - The Art and...

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2019/10/02

Who is Frank Zappa and why did we decide to do a three part series on him? In part one we also discuss Zappa's influences, early life and listen to some of his more popular hits along the way. We were honored to have the opportunity to guest host for a few days on Rockin the Suburbs, be sure to check them out too! Clips: Peaches En Regalia (Hot Rats, 1969) Joe's Guitar (Joe's Garage, 1979) Montana (Over-Nite Sensation, 1973)

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00:30:57

#005 -Death Row Records meet Hasbro, Tool reviewed,...

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2019/09/02

Greg shares the exciting news Hasbro has acquired Death Row Records, which makes total sense... Song: Snoop Dogg - "Lodi Dodi (feat. Nancy Fletcher)" Jay reviews the new Tool album from the perspective of the guy 'least likely to listen to metal' Song: Tool - "Descending" (Side note, Greg decided to show how much he loves the new album by recording a cover of Pneuma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMfX7QnrHck) Nick brings the mood down considerably with news of the loss of David Berman from the

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