The Monday Morning Mixtape: Recent Episodes
The Scary Door
A weekly podcast about the best music you know and the artists who make it.
We are no longer making regular episodes but you can catch up with us at our new podcast Girl Talk with ZX Scarecrow
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-talk-with-zx-scarecrow/id1579234636
On this weeks show we discuss if modern music has progressively gotten worse compared to older songs.
On this weeks show we explore the interlinked history of My Bloody Valentine and the birth of Shoegaze
Links to all of the bands Bandcamp pages are below. Please support them as best you can.
Gut Nose - https://gutnose.bandcamp.com/
LukHash - https://lukhash.bandcamp.com/
Hellfekted - https://hellfekted.bandcamp.com/
Ham Sandwich - https://hamsandwichmusic.bandcamp.com/
On this episode of The History of Metal we explore the evolution of heavy metal in the 2000's including the fall of nu-metal, the rise of metalcore and extreme metal breaking out of the underground scene.
On this weeks show we discuss the pros and cons of albums v's playlists and also violently argue about digital v's physical media.
On this weeks show we listen to some electro pop with Linus From the Stars and some rock with Collides. Links to the guys are below.
Linus from The Stars
https://linusfromthestars.bandcamp.com/
Collides
https://collidesire.bandcamp.com/
On this weeks show we talk about the history of Ireland in the Eurovision and the terrible Lovecraftian creatures which tore through the fabric of time and space as a result of the songs being exposed to inhuman ears.
On this weeks episode we discuss " Noise Music" and it's place in the world....we may also talk about Anthrax....not the band.
On this weeks show we dive into some of our most favourite heavy bands in the world. Follow the links below for more information on where to support them and follow them on social media
GRAMMA VEDETTA
https://grammavedetta.bandcamp.com/
DESERT CLOUDS
https://desertclouds.bandcamp.com/
HEXICON
https://hexiconmetal.bandcamp.com/
FROM THE BOGS OF AUGHISKA
https://fromthebogsofaughiska.bandcamp.com/
On this episode we explore how metal came into it's own in the 80's and how hair metal and thrash fought it out for the soul of Heavy Metal
On this weeks show we argue,fight and decapitate in our quest to find the best Pop, Rock and Metal singers of all time. Our choices even surprised ourselves.
On this weeks show we explore the phenomenon of K-POP and discuss the the rise of manufactured pop
We start off our new monthly showcase of great bands from around the world with CRIES from Chile, Crome Yellow form Ireland, Crystal Canyon from Portland and Widow's Weeds from Scotland.
Links to Bands
CRIES
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criesoficial
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/criesoficial
CROME YELLOW
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Cromeyellowman/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/crome.yellow/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/cromeyellowband/
Bandcamp:
https://cromeyellowmusic.bandcamp.com/
CRYSTAL CANYON
https://crystalcanyon.bandcamp.com/
WIDOW's WEEDS /THE HARE AND THE MOON
https://widowsweedsmusic.com/
https://thehareandthemoon.bandcamp.com/
In the first part of our series exploring the history of heavy metal we take a look at the birth of heavy metal in the 70's and the bands that influenced them.
On this weeks show we discuss the impact of music on our brains, the therapeutic benefits of music and the importance to our development as human beings
On this weeks show we talk about the history of cover songs and why they made a massive return in 2020
On this weeks show we discuss the career of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Guns and Roses
On this weeks show two of the biggest bands in metal face off. Only one shall emerge as victor based on the opinion of a terrible podcast and a bunch of Irish idiots.
On this weeks show we share some of our favourite music documentaries and music series which we think you may enjoy too.
On this weeks show we discuss the career of the Scottish synth pop trio, Chvrches and their connection to Frank Grimes.
The bonus Halloween episode where we talk about spooky songs for Halloween and best horror movies of 2020
On this weeks show we go back to happier times of baggy jeans and backward baseball camps as we discuss the impact Nu-Metal had on the world.
On this weeks show we discuss the impact of Eminem on modern music and look back at some of his best work.
On this weeks show we dip our toes into the sludgy waters of the Southern metal scene with focus placed on the the super group DOWN
On this week show we discuss the life and artistic output of one of our heroes, Henry Rollins.
On this week show we discuss the long and complicated career of one of the most underrated influential bands of the 20th century, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
On this week show we explore what Prog Metal is, where it came from and where it's going.
On this weeks show we explore the life, the loves and the brilliance behind Donald Glovers Childish Gambino
On this week show we tackle the very murky history of heavy metal in Ireland and discuss some of the most interesting bands to come out of the national metal scene.
Here's a playlist featuring some of the artists mentioned
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb7y1Ldn_sp7AoExdJLlZaMyOnStiyJiy
On this weeks show we discuss the career of Tall Danzig or Nick Cave as he prefers to be called.
On this weeks show we discuss the careers and music of 2 French robots who sometimes like to be called Daft Punk
On this weeks special episode we were fortunate enough to have a chat with all the wonderful people from up and coming rock band Spirit Machines.
Check Spirit machines out at
https://www.spiritmachinesband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/spiritmachines/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9W3tw-58vxwf8yu-NI2HBQ
On this weeks show we explore the wonderful world of Black Metal and the various controversies surrounding the genre
On this weeks show we explore the life and musical output of Prince. We also do a bit of a deep dive into the amazing movie and album Purple Rain.
On this week show we delve into the history of Green Day and their classic album Dookie.
On this weeks show we travel through the birth of white rap in the 80's and 90's while also exploring the history of the amazing Beastie Boys. Later in the show we have a bit of a deep dive into one of their most influential albums, Ill Communication.
On this weeks show we explore the history of The Who and discuss their debut album, My Generation.Spoilers....we're not overly impressed.
On this weeks show we deep dive into the history of Nine Inch Nails and pay special attention to The Downward Spiral. We also recommend some similar bands.
On this weeks show we take a mini dive into the world of symphonic metal. Mark gives us a brief history of the genre and some essential albums we should listen to. We also explore Epica's debut album, "The Phantom Agony".
On this weeks show we explore the work of Faith No More. We run through their history, deep dive into the amazing Angel Dust and also explore some of Mike Pattons other projects.
On this bonus track we discuss Sing Street and a bunch of movies we've been watching lately.
On this weeks show we have a very brief run down of the birth of punk pop and how bands like Bad Religion, Green Day and NOFX influenced a generation. We also have a retro review of Good Charlotte The Young and the Hopeless.Tune in to see if it holds up.
On this weeks show we explore Metallica's Master of Puppets, recommend some essential thrash and discuss why physical media is better than digital.
On this week show we have a retro review of Muses Origin of Symmetry, we fight it out over who is the best singer alive and Mar and Jen introduce us to Mother Mother.
On this weeks show we explore the history of Danzig the man, the band and the memes. We also discuss banned music and we have a retro review of Danzig's first classic album....Danzig.
On this weeks show we review Enter Night:Metallica the Biography, we share with you some bands influenced by Warhammer and Jen introduces us to Ryan Sheridan.
On this weeks show we talk about Chappel Show, Kenny Logins,Joe Rogan and some movies to watch in lockdown.
On this week show we discuss the amazingly unique music of VHS Head, Jen introduces us to Lights and we all have a nice little chat about musicians who sold their souls to Satan.
On this weeks show we discuss the history and evolution of chiptune music. We also talk about some of our favourite and best game soundtracks. There's also a small guide for any one interested on what gear you need to make your own 8 bit tunes.
On this bonus episode we talk about all the different bands that have shaped us into being the terrible people we really are.
On this weeks show we discuss some of the best movie soundtracks, explore the history of Ghost and talk about Grins new amazing album Translucent Blades.
You can find out more about Grin and help support them by visiting their website https://grincult.bandcamp.com