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In our third "Music Stories" episode we get into the history of the early black metal scene as it developed in Norway in the 1990s. Things We Mentioned Deep Dive: A Beginner’s Guide to Black Metal Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground Until the Light Takes Us The Punk Rock MBA - Why Do People Like Black Metal?! Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we catch up on a lot of news, including the impact that the Music Modernization Act is having, vinyl record sales in 2020, before getting to the breakup of Daft Punk and their impact on music. Show Notes Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in Hollywood; singer offers $500,000 reward Meet the Jewelers Behind Lil Uzi Vert’s Viral Forehead Diamond Spotify, Apple, and Others Pay $424.38M in Historical Unmatched Royalties to Mechanical Licensing Collective Vinyl Record Sales Increased Almost 30% in 2020, RIAA Says Bobby Shmurda released from prison after six years Lawyer Seeks Criminal Investigation of T.I. and Tiny on Behalf of Multiple Women Court papers reveal reason for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorce Daft Punk officially breaks up after 28 years What We're Listening To Dawes Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry Erykah Badu Nick Cave & Warren Ellis - Carnage Daft Punk - Random Access Memories The Weeknd -After Hours The Flaming Lips - American Head Architects - For Th

This week we start a journey into black metal as we listen to three albums that defined the genre. What We Listened To Venom's Black Metal (1982) Mercyful Fate's Don't Break the Oath (1984) Mayhem's Deathcrush (1987) Further Listening Bathory (1983–2004) Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we catch up on some news, covering the halftime show and a performance on SNL, and ¾ of the podcast has a new album that we're listening to. Show Notes The First Super Bowl Halftime Show About the Depravity of Halftime Shows Phoebe Bridgers: I Know The End (Live) - SNL Morgan Wallen's sales spike, his sister slams 'cancel culture' after he's recorded using racial slur Evan Rachel Wood Names Marilyn Manson As Abuser TikTok secures music from Universal’s ‘full catalog’ of artists SOPHIE Has Died at Age 34 The Flaming Lips Announce Two More “Bubble Concerts” In Oklahoma City What We're Listening To David Berman - Purple Mountains Weezer Foo Fighters - Medicine at Midnight Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we talk about the festival at an upstate dairy farm that would became a pivotal moment in American music. Things We Mentioned Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music (Director's Cut) American Experience: Woodstock Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we catch up on some news including our latest update on which musician has sold their publishing rights before , Show Notes Pearl Jam Ask Tribute Band Pearl Jamm to Change Name for Obvious Reason Trump Pardons Lil Wayne, Commutes Kodak Black’s Prison Sentence Michael ‘Harry-O’ Harris, who funded start of Death Row Records, gets commutation from Trump in 1980s drug trafficking case Insane Clown Posse Says Story Comparing Juggalos To Trump Is ‘Off The Mark’ Hipgnosis Buys 100% of Shakira’s Publishing Catalog, Spanning 145 Songs Trapt drummer quits band over singer’s political beliefs Bandcamp Will Make Vinyl Records For You Glastonbury 2021 Canceled What We're Listening To Read Southall Band Victoria Rhye Pharoahe Monch - Internal Affairs Tragically Hip - We Are the Same Jon Batiste - Chronology Of A Dream: Live At The Village Vanguard 31 Perfect Records (list) The Roots - How I Got Over Jon Batiste - I Need You Poppy - I Disagree Every Time I Die Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast o

We're continuin' our Journey into 2021 with our first Deep Dive coverin' a greatest hits release, inspired by Dave sharin' his love for playin' Don't Stop Believin'. What We Were Listenin' To Only the Young Don't Stop Believin' Wheel in the Sky Faithfully I'll Be ALright Without You Any Way You Want It Ask the Lonely Who's Crying Now? Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) Lights Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' Open Arms Girl Can't Help It Send Her My Love Be Good to Yourself Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists Durin' COVID-19 Email Us

We're back to kick off 2021 with an all-news spectacular after realizing none of us are really into New Year's resolutions. Show Notes Ariel Pink dropped from label after attending Trump rally that led to D.C. riots Trump reportedly considers pardon for Lil Wayne, Kodak Black Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Is Now the Most-Certified Song in RIAA History Um, Why Is the Weeknd's Face Bloody and Bandaged? I.R.S. Says Prince’s Estate Worth Twice What Administrators Reported Nicki Minaj to Pay Tracy Chapman $450,000 in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Lindsey Buckingham Sells His Catalog of Fleetwood Mac, Solo Songs to Hipgnosis Neil Young Sells Catalog Rights to Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Dr. Dre is reportedly still in ICU after suffering brain aneurysm Dr. Dre's LA home target of attempted burglary while he remains hospitalized MF DOOM, Elusive Bard of Hip-Hop, Dead at 49 Alexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom, dies suddenly at 41 2021 Grammy Awards Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns "Wa

This week we wrap up the year with our favorite albums of the year along with some suggestions from our listeners. Our Favorite Albums Dawes - Good Luck With Whatever Moses Sumney - Grae Theo Katzman - Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in The Age of Vibe Glass Animals - Dreamland Nnamdi - Brat Honorable Mentions Michael Kiwanuka Black Pumas Touché Amoré Run the Jewels Briston Maroney Wallows Dua Lipa MNKR Samus David Jr. Matthew and the Arrogant Sea The Static Creatures Neel Ryan & the Mistreated Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Mike Viola Diners Taylor Swift DFTA Spotify Playlist Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week Jackson has a wine cocktail for us to try, and we're also trying something entirely new. Introducing Music Stories, where we get into the lives and stories in music, starting with the premiere episode covering the life and death of Kurt Cobain. CW: Drug Abuse, Suicide National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Things We Mentioned Heavier Than Heaven Montage of Heck Nirvana Live on SNL Our Deep Dive on Nirvana Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we listen to the band that helped introduce grunge to the world, Aberdeen, Washington's Nirvana. What We Listened To Bleach (1989) Nevermind (1991) In Utero (1993) Show Notes Butch Vig Breaks It Down Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we get into the holiday spirit as we discuss the merits of Christmas Music that can only be played in December. Show Notes The chord that makes Christmas music sound so Christmassy What We're Listening To Phoebe Bridgers A Ben Rector Christmas Plini - Impulse Voices Vince Guaraldi Trio Foo Fighters - Shame Shame Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week Hagen's computer dies so Dave, Hagen, & Jackson do a Deep Dive on their own music. But first they cover some news, and Jackson says the C Word. Show Notes How 200 Musicians Joined Forces to Complete Sufjan Stevens’ Unfulfilled 50 States Project Bowie biopic Stardust 'won't have any of dad's music' says son Nelly Cast as Chuck Berry for New Buddy Holly Biopic Spotify will promote artists' songs to more users if they agree to lower royalty payments How Ticketmaster Plans to Check Your Vaccine Status for Concerts: Exclusive The End of Taylor Swift's $300 Million Fight With Scooter Braun Brian Johnson of AC/DC details how he recovered from hearing loss Iconic Tower Records Returns As Website Selling Vinyl, Cassettes, CDs Trapt's Facebook Account Deleted What We're Listening To Phantom Planet - Devastator Amon Amarth Adrianne Lenker Makari - Continuum Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week we listened to Andrew W.K.'s debut album, which initially recieved a 0.6/10 rating from Pitchfork. What We Listened To I Get Wet (2001) Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week in an episode we recorded about 16 hours too early, we try to distract ourselves from the world. Show Notes Kanye West concedes longshot 2020 presidential bid System of a Down Release First New Songs in 15 Years: Listen Grammy awards rename world music category to avoid 'connotations of colonialism' German Scientists Conduct Coronavirus Concert Experiment, Find Risk of Spread to Be “Low to Very Low” Louisiana man sentenced to 25 years for burning Black churches Cardi B drops divorce from Offset, confirming what everyone already knew What We're Listening To BTS Idles Briston Maroney Foo Fighters Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

In an Election Day special we try to get your mind off the day by catching up on some news and sticking to some positive stories. Show Notes Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Started a Podcast and Ended Up in Solitary Confinement Harry Styles Invests in New State-of-the-Art Manchester Arena Jack White bought a Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster for a busker after a woman smashed his guitar in the street Jay-Z launches his very own cannabis line called Monogram Elton John is getting his own Barbie doll Sigur Rós criticise 'unjust' second trial for Icelandic tax evasion MAGA Lovers Trapt Invite Proud Boys to Next Dallas Concert Foo Fighters on Instagram “Support your favorite educator.” What We're Listening To The Mountain Goats - Getting Into Knives Andrew Bird - Hark! Dawes Kanye West - Joe Rogan Briston Maroney - Freeway Wallows - Remote Idles - Ultra Mono Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week, we take a listen to the 1971 album named #1 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greates Albums of All Time". What We Listened To What's Going On (1971) Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

With America's election underway, we talk about the impact of protest music, we have a special update from our show correspondent Olivia, and Hagen has a surprise about what he's been listening to this week. Remember, go vote. Show Notes Five Finger Death Punch Release New Music Video Touting Anti-Mask Rhetoric Britney Spears Fans Believe An Imposter Is In Her Latest IG Pic Launch #FindBritney The Flaming Lips use giant bubbles to enforce social distancing at concert The Chainsmokers' promoters fined $20,000 for non-socially-distanced summer concert Stevie Nicks: There Would Have Been No Fleetwood Mac “If I Had Not Had That Abortion” UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry Into Streaming Royalties Ice Cube in Hot Water After Revealing He’s Working With the Trump Administration Vote What We're Listening To The Tragically Hip Shania Twain Hanson Backstreet Boys Fishmans - Long Season Michael Kiwanuka Ted Lasso Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us

This week, we're back to spend a lot of time on a topic that's we've briefly touched on in past shows. Oh, and you can listen to this podcast on Spotify now, if you want to. Show Notes 'ARE YOU READY?': AC/DC announces reunion 40 years after 'Back in Black,' reveals first new music The White Stripes to release 'Greatest Hits' compilation in December Nicki Minaj Gives Birth To First Child With Husband Kenneth Petty Phoebe Bridgers Announces New Record Label Saddest Factory Led Zeppelin Win “Stairway to Heaven” Plagiarism Case Deck the Halls With Dolly Parton's First Holiday Album in 30 Years, 'A Holly Dolly Christmas' The World Is Finally Ready to Know Mariah Carey Wrote an Alt-Rock Album in 1995 Has 10 years of Spotify ruined music? How many plays does a song need to earn minimum wage? Mad World Records Vote What We're Listening To Idles - Ultra Mono Hamilton Song Exploder on Netflix King Mothership Dawes - Good Luck with Whatever Clipping - Visions of Bodies Being Burned Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Fo

This week we listened to the three albums by David Bowie that became known as the Berlin Trilogy, which Bowie later referred to as his "DNA". What We Listened To Low (1977) Heroes (1977) Lodger (1979) Show Notes Breaking down David Bowie's "Heroes" – Tony Visconti Spotify Playlist: DFTA Berlin Trilogy Reordered Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Support Artists During COVID-19 Email Us