The Stem Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Stem Podcast
One Midwesty Talks About Music For Your Listening Pleasure. The Stem is a music podcast where I talk about whatever happens to make its way into my musical rotation each month. Reviews, thoughts, and an overall appreciation for the artists and albums I love. Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke.
On the ninth episode of The Stem, I review "Fin" by Syd. Highlights include the tracks "No Complaints," "All About Me," and "Over (feat. 6LACK)." Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
On the fourth episode of The Stem, I review the Original Broadway Cast Recording of "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812". Highlights include the tracks "Prologue", "Moscow", and "Preparations." Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
On the Seventh episode of The Stem, I review ten singles from ten upcoming summer albums. The bands reviewed are Halsey, The Kronos Quartet, Lorde, Royal Blood, Bryson Tiller, Stone Sour, In This Moment, The National, Fall Out Boy, and H.E.R. Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
On the Sixth episode of The Stem, I review the newest album from New England Synth-Pop-Rocksters Future Islands. Highlights include the tracks "Cave", "Through The Roses", and "Northern Lights." Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
A note: This review contains an explicit discussion of depression and suicidal ideation from 9:30 to 12:20 in reference to one of the songs on the album.
On the Fifth episode of The Stem, I go over a brief retrospective of Depeche Mode's career, and then review their most recent album, "Spirit". Highlights include the tracks "Scum", "You Move", and "Poorman." Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
Apologies for the sound quality in the second half, my laptop fan decided to go into overdrive during recording. And don't worry, I'll be back first week of May with another episode!
On the fourth episode of The Stem, I review "Devil Is Fine" by Zeal & Ardor. Highlights include the tracks "In Ashes" and "Blood In The River". I forgot to include it in the review, but the longevity score for this album is Years, cause I really loved it!! Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
You can find The Stem on iTunes, at this link:
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-s…d1191591822?mt=2
You can also listen to Mile Wide Club, where I was featured as a guest last month, at Podomatic.com, using this link:
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/milewideclub
On the third episode of The Stem, I review the EP "Ready" by British R&B singer, Ella Mai. Highlights include the tracks "Boo'd Up" and "My Way". Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
You can find The Stem on iTunes, at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-podcast/id1191591822?mt=2
You can also listen to Mile Wide Club, where I will be featured as a guest this month, at Podomatic.com, using this link:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/milewideclub
On the second episode of The Stem, I review the new album "Freedom" by J-Pop Funksters, Bradio. Highlights include the tracks "Back To The Funk", "Freedom", and "Get Money". Podcast art taken by Dinesh Valke. Theme music is "Cash Money" by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co.
Welcome to the first episode of The Stem, a new music review podcast where I talk about my thoughts and feelings on whatever happens to make its way into my musical rotation each month.
This first episode features my list of the Top 10 albums of 2016, as well as three honorable mentions.
Podcast Art for this episode comes from Dinesh Valke, and the theme music was “Cash Rules” by Ari de Niro, which is available from Needle Drop Co. All track samples are used under Fair Use laws.
Honorable Mentions: Hell Or High Water Original Soundtrack - Nick Cave and Warren Ellis The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom - Griffin McElroy Sremmlife 2 - Rae Sremmurd
- The Storm - Tech N9ne
- Helter Seltzer - We Are Scientists
- Dangerous Woman - Ariana Grande
- Life’s What You Make It EP & A Place For Us To Dream – Placebo
- EP1 - FKA Twigs
- Hypnos/Flame EP - Chelsea Wolfe
- Ritual Spirit EP - Massive Attack
- Strange Little Birds - Garbage
- Northern Lights - Allan Kingdom
- Nocturnal Masquerade - Toothgrinder
You can find the script for this episode at thestempodcast.tumblr.com