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Songs That Don"t Suck

"Songs That Don"t Suck" is a podcast hosted by an aging GenXer who scours through hundreds of newly released songs each week, seeking fresh artists and sounds to avoid replaying the hits of his youth. Covering all genres including folk, rock, pop, indie, alternative, heavy metal, and more! This dedicated music enthusiast navigates through the overwhelming daily deluge of 100,000 new songs, separating the gems from the noise. Tune in weekly to discover standout tracks as Mark unearths the best of the

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00:20:38

The Death of the Bad Review

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/10/05

Mark dives deep on how music criticism use to be, and why fans have made bad reviews impossible, plus new tracks from Odie Leigh, Keo, Dirty Honey, and Michigander.

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00:18:31

Almost Missed It, Glad I Didn't

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/09/28

A last-minute Cleveland gig, a Go-Gos comparison, and five new songs worth your time — from Slow Fiction's spoken-word cool to Emma Ruth Rundle's haunting vocals.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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01:02:18

The Rocket Scientist Who Wrote a Grunge Novel (An...

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/09/21

NASA engineer turned novelist Zach Taylor joins the podcast to talk Rockstar Echoes, his grunge-era novel, world-building a fictional band, and what comes next.Zach's WebsiteBuy Rockstar: Echoes -- Local Bookstore | AmazonJoin the ARC Mailing List Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including

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00:20:44

Record Profits, Empty Pockets, and 5 Songs That Don't...

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/09/14

The RIAA says the music industry pulled in $6 billion this year. So why are musicians filing bankruptcy and orchestras voting to strike? Plus five new songs worth your time including Ghost Funk Orchestra, Brian Fallon, and more!Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media

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00:21:08

The Badge That Doesn't Ask the Right Question

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2026/09/07

Spotify's new "AI Persona" badge claims to bring transparency to AI music, but does it actually solve anything? Plus four new songs worth your ears.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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00:17:59

Two Arenas, One Weekend, Zero Regrets

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/08/31

Mark hits two sold-out Detroit arenas in one weekend — Rush and Ed Sheeran back to back — then digs deep for four songs that still don't suck this week.

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00:17:12

AI Vinyl Is the Dumbest Idea in Music Right Now

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/08/24

Mark torches Suno's AI vinyl scheme, then serves up five real songs worth your time from Squirrel Flower's Cleveland ode to Blondshell's vocal range flex.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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00:20:12

Old Person Prom and 5 Songs That Don't Suck

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/08/17

Foo Fighters played a three-hour marathon in Cleveland, a Prince tribute band turned into old person prom, and five new songs deserve your ears this week.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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00:22:21

Seventy-Three Years, Broken! Oh yeah, and 5 Songs...

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/08/10

It took "I Believe" 73 years to lose its UK chart record. Here's why "Rein Me In" finally did it, plus five new tracks worth your ears this week.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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00:20:47

Cover Bands vs. Tribute Acts: Where I Draw the Line

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/08/03

A confession about hating cover bands, a cruise-ship Beatles tribute band that changed the argument, and six new songs worth your ears this week.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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00:17:22

The Science of Earworms & Hidden Gems From the Vault

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/07/27

Discover the fascinating science behind earworms (Involuntary Musical Imagery) and explore five "from the vault" track recommendations that will get stuck in your head for all the right reasons.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and

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00:18:06

Brain Bending Covers That (Actually) Don't Suck

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/07/20

~Episode 179~Explore the wild history of cover songs, from 1950s "covers" to modern "Brain Bending" masterpieces! Plus, we breakdown 5 must-hear covers by Dirty Honey, Cake, Anthrax, and more.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including

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00:18:00

When Your Favorite Band Calls It Quits

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/07/13

~Episode 178~The Wild Feathers' hiatus has this longtime fan reflecting on band breakups, loyalty, and letting go, plus five new songs worth your time this week.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, BlueSky, and Threads.

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00:27:06

Top 10 of the First Half of 2026

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/07/06

~Episode 177~The top 10 songs from the first half of 2026 ranked by gut and listening data. Indie rock, swampy grooves, and a few artists you genuinely need to know about.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, BlueSky, and Threads.

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00:16:43

Raise Your Hand If You Can Play

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/06/29

~Episode 176~A 21-year-old politics major sat in with a professional orchestra on a whim. This episode is about what happens when musicians stay ready — and one pop-operatic, and three bands keeping the grunge flame burning.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including

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00:22:18

The Last DJ

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/06/22

~Episode 175~The DJ who broke Rush to America isn't a legend, she's a lesson. How local radio DJs shaped music discovery, and why their disappearance matters. We've also got new music from Michigander, Tough Cookie, and more!Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social

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00:24:00

The Rock Hall Can Go “Eat It” and 5 new songs that...

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/06/15

~Episode 174~Weird Al Yankovic has sold 12 million albums, won 5 Grammys, and debuted at #1. The Rock Hall has never once nominated him. This week, we make the case. Plus, we have new music from Des Rocks, DMAs and more!Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including

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00:24:47

The Third Wheel Theory on Rush and 5 Songs That Don't...

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/06/08

~Episode 173~Rush was always Geddy and Alex's band from the friendship, to the music, to the legacy... and of course five songs this week that hit just as hard as the argument.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, BlueSky, and Threads.

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00:23:14

Licensed to Steal; More AI Where it Doesn't Belong

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/06/01

~Episode 172~The RIAA sued a 12-year-old for downloading Avril Lavigne. Now Spotify wants you to pay extra to remix Paul Simon with AI. Some things never change... at least we found a few great human-created songs this week!Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including

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00:16:03

Blue Dot Fever and the Revenge of the $25 Concert Ticket

Songs That Don"t Suck ·

2026/05/25

~Episode 171~ Stadium tours are crashing hard from "Blue Dot Fever." Mark breaks down why corporate greed is emptying arenas and why the independent club scene is winning this summer... and of course, new tracks for your listening ears.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on

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