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I Listen to Everything

Have you ever been asked what kind of music you like and you frantically think of all your favorite artists, songs, genres and come up with "I like everything!" as an answer? Then you"re probably like me! In this podcast, my co-host and I talk about a different music genre each episode. We talk about the history of the genre, the cultural significance, why we like it or not and other fun conversations about popular music. If you love talking about music, tune in!

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01:12:11

Episode 60 | What the Funk?

I Listen to Everything ·

2025/09/30

Delve into the true sound of the 1970s - the grooves, the rhythms and especially the funk! This episode's genre is pure funk music. Did you know that the term funk comes from the way musicians would be working hard performing that they would sweat so much, enough to smell funky? Learn fun facts like that and listen to all of the songs we played below. Enjoy!Playlist of songs:Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Professor LonghairPrisoner of Love - James BrownOut of Sight - James BrownCold Sweat - James

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01:01:27

Episode 59 | New Orleans Bounce

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2025/08/31

Your introduction to NOLA music on the I Listen to Everything podcast begins not with jazz, but with an upbeat hip hop genre that began in the late 80s. Bounce music is a subgenre that was incredibly succesful in New Orleans but unfortunately took a horrible natural disaster in 2005 to spread to other areas of the U.S.A. You can hear the genre referenced by mainstream artists like Drake, Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, Cardi B and even EDM DJs like Diplo but it will forever be indebted to the crescent

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01:08:24

Episode 58 | Lo-fi Bedroom Slacker Rock

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2025/07/31

Get ready to relax, chill, slack around and not think too hard about the sound quality of this next genre cause this episode is all about the lo-fi/slacker rock/ bedroom pop phenomenon. A genre thats been around since around the late 1980s, its music that was easily made at home and where slight imperfections were accepted and even embraced. Its sound dominated college dorms of the slacking gen x'ers and bedrooms of the covid-ridden gen z'ers with its chill, lo-fi sound.Playlist of

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01:23:22

Episode 57 | CanCon Rocks On

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2025/06/30

There are many rock bands Jen & Drew grew up listening to, but we rarely get to talk about them on this podcast - why ? Because Canadian rock bands are not always in the spotlight internationally but they are often played on Canadian radio stations due to our content laws. So in this episode, we talk about the history of rock music in Canada from the 1950s to today and listen to our favourite Canadian rock songs !Playlist of songs:Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) - The Crew CutsIstanbul (Not

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01:04:55

Episode 56 | The Free Jazz Frenzy

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2025/05/27

In this episode, we talk about the rule-defying genre that took the jazz scene by storm in the 1960s known as free jazz.Playlist of songs:Intuition - Lennie TristanoCity Of Glass (First Movement): Entrance Into The City - Stan KentonPithecanthropus Erectus - Charles MingusSteps - Cecil Taylor... When Will The Blues Leave? - Ornette ColemanEventually - Ornette ColemanLonely Woman - Ornette ColemanFree Jazz - Ornette ColemanGhosts: First Variation - Albert AylerAscension - Edition I/Pt. 1 - John

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01:12:04

Episode 55 | The Return of Recession Pop

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2025/04/20

The 2008 financial crisis left many people without homes, jobs, and hopes for the future... but pop music was there to save us! In the late 2000's and early 2010s, pop songs often featured themes of letting loose, partying, drinking and forgetting about your troubles. Tonight was THE night and tomorrow was uncertain. The only cure for this recession according to popular music was to DANCE! And we may need this cure again very soon.. stay tuned to find out why although I think we all already

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01:09:21

Episode 54 | Transcend into Dream Pop

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2025/03/16

Allow yourself to be immersed in the escapist sounds of dream pop. A genre originally from the 80s combining influences from the psychedelic 60s era with a whole new soundscape, this genre is as weird as it is mystical, magical and often beautiful. The experimentation with sonic textures with reverb, echo, effects pedals as well as whimsical, operatic or breathy vocals from bands like the Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil and A.R. Kane would inspire some popular indie bands that we know and love

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01:12:59

Episode 53 | The French Touch to House Music

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2025/02/22

While house music originated in Chicago, the disco heavy influence inherent in this genre allowed French artists to give their own unique spin to this movement. With strong foundations in disco and electronic music as well as a generation of musicians growing up on 80s dance music, a new wave of house music was born in France known as the French Touch movement. This episode goes into the history behind artists like St. Germain, Motorbass, Bob Sinclar, Air, Cassius and of course, Daft Punk. We hope

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01:05:17

Episode 52 | A Worldwide Beat

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2025/01/13

In this episode, we discuss and listen to a style of music known as Worldbeat - a fusion of Western and non-Western musical styles that began in around the 1980s with artists like Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and David Byrne incorporating mostly African but also other world music styles into their recordings. While it has its controversies, this genre will allow you to hear sounds you may have not heard before and discover artists from the Global South or as Andrew likes the call it, the recovering

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01:22:22

Episode 51 | The South's Gonna Rock Again

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2024/12/01

My really cool rock n roll dad joins us again as a special guest for this episode on Southern Rock! Tune in to learn the history of how a community of rock artists from the southern United States drew from their influences of R&B artists and genres to create a unique sound in rock. From the Allman Brothers to Lynyrd Skynyrd, they incorporated sounds from the blues, soul, jazz, gospel, country and many other Southern genres, so there's something for everyone to enjoy!Playlist of songs: Hey

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01:17:03

Episode 50 | Emo : The Phase That Never Dies

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2024/10/31

In this episode we discuss the genre known as emo, a genre that started when a bunch of angry punk kids realized they were getting a bit too angry and needed to explore a new emotion, sadness. Emotional hardcore eventually morphed into the whiny, heartfelt, pop-punky genre that we know and love today. This explode explores emo's journey from the mid-80s to the present. So grab your tissues and tune in..to your feelingsPlaylist of songs Remainder - Rites of Spring Building - Embrace Kiss The

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01:08:34

Episode 49 | East Meets West: The Rise of Arabic Pop

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2024/09/30

Join us as we explore and celebrate the dynamic landscape of Arabic pop music and its growing influence on the global stage. In this episode, we explore rich melodies and rhythms that define the genre while also examining how it intersects with Western styles like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this episode will open your ears to the beats and melodies that are capturing hearts across the globe. Playlist of songs: Le Beirut - Fairuz

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01:18:35

Episode 48 | Synth Pop: Echoes of the Future

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2024/08/31

Inspired by Jen's experience at the Osheaga festival, this episode explores a genre so vast that it spans several decades. From its groundbreaking origins in the 1980s to its resurgence in contemporary music, join us as we discuss synth pop's unique blend of electronic textures and catchy melodies. We’ll also highlight current synth pop acts that are keeping the genre’s legacy alive while pushing its boundaries into new sonic territories. Tune in for a dynamic exploration of how synth

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01:02:03

Episode 47 | Jack of All Beats: The New Jack Swing Era

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2024/07/26

Dive into the vibrant world of New Jack Swing as we explore the genre that defined the late '80s and early '90s. In this episode, we’ll unravel how producers like Teddy Riley blended R&B, hip-hop, and funk to create a fresh sound that took over the charts. From iconic hits to groundbreaking artists, we’ll revisit the tracks and trends that made New Jack Swing a musical phenomenon. Enjoy!*Some of the songs on this playlist may confuse you if you're a new jack swing conoisseur

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01:03:58

Episode 46 | Jumping to the Beat

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2024/06/29

From its origins in Belgian rave culture to its global impact on dance floors, this episode explores the distinctive beats, energetic moves, and cultural influences that define a unique music genre and dance called jumpstyle. It's fun and quirky in the best way possible and will definitely get you jumping so enjoy!Playlist of songs: Halloween - Da Boy Tommy Candyman - Da Boy Tommy Kol Nedra - Da Boy Tommy, Da Rick Jumping All Over the World - Scooter The Question Is What Is The

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01:15:47

Episode 45 | Dubstep: From Wub Wubs to Bass Drops

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2024/06/09

In this episode, we're taking a journey through the world of dubstep music, a genre that started in South London and spread worldwide. From the pioneering sounds of Skream and Benga to the genre-bending innovations of artists like Skrillex, we talk about the significant changes that dubstep went through overtime including a specific type of dubstep called riddim and what makes it unique. So if you're curious about dubstep and want to learn more, tune in!Playlist of songs: Death By Stereo

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01:10:30

Episode 44 | Caught in the Beat: Exploring Trap Music

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2024/05/03

While trap music is known for beats filled with hi-hats, snares and hard-hitting basslines, the genre existed before this sound., its name coming from the term "trap house" meaning a house used to make and sell drugs. Southern hip hop artists have been rapping about trapping since the early 90s. Somewhere along the way, producers from Atlanta gave the genre the iconic beat that can be heard on hip hop radio stations till this day. Tune in to find out more about the history of trap

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01:18:22

Episode 43 | The Country Pop Conundrum

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2024/03/27

Welcome to our first episode in the country genre! This episode explores the fusion genre of country and pop, so even if you're not a country fan, you'll probably know a lot of the songs anyway. Country is making a comeback in the pop charts thanks to certain artists choosing to take country back to its roots, but it may not be the roots that you're thinking of. Tune in to find out the real history behind country pop!Check out our blog for sources, videos, & more:

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01:03:18

Episode 42 | Chambaroque pop

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2024/03/07

Another 60's revival of the indie rock era, chamber pop or baroque pop is a genre that began in the mid-60s when rock stars started to incorporate classical instruments in their music. A revival occured in the mid-90s as a reaction against the the lo-fi grunge sound and continued into the 2000s and 2010s. We hope you enjoy learning about this genre. Let us know if you can think of any other chamber/baroque pop examples!Link to the new blog: https://ilistentoeverythingpod.blogspot.com/ Playlist

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00:55:43

Episode 41 | The Spunk of Brazilian Funk

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2024/02/09

In this episode, we listen to the sounds of the favelas through a genre known as funk carioca (or Brazilian funk, favela funk, etc). It is a tenacious genre that began in the streets of Rio and ended up on the for you pages of Tik Tok despite attempts of destruction by the Brazilian elite. Definitely not a genre to miss!Playlist of songs: Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa 808 Volt Mix - DJ Battery Brain Pump Up the Party - Hassan Rocky Theme - Gonna Fly Now Rap Da Felicidade Injecao - Deize

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