Musicology: Recent Episodes
Anna V.H. and Hudson Day
Welcome to Musicology, a podcast about music, life, and our honest thoughts about various topics. Each episode, we’ll discuss songs, a playlist, or an album, and talk about our likes, dislikes, and why we chose the featured tracks. Then, we’ll introduce art in "The Curator" and have a casual unscripted chat at the end about whatever we want.
Playlist of all songs covered in S2 so far: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=d48f7ae339894419 Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Today, Hudson and Anna review Nothing But Thieves' newest album "Dead Club City." They discuss its interesting rock roots with dance inspiration and the overall diversity seen in the record.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile
Anna’s Spotify Profile
Season 4 Official Playlist
Nothing But Thieves Interview
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Lucky Daye's album "Candydrip" including 6 of their favorite songs from the project. Then, they evaluate some possible influences from the 1970s soul scene through artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile
Anna’s Spotify Profile
Season 4 Official Playlist
Lucky Daye Interview 1
Lucky Daye Interview 2
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss J-pop made during (and inspired by) the 1970s-80s! They are excited to evaluate its ties to Spanish and Brazilian samba as well as 70s American pop and more. They'll look at Ginger Root's "Nisemono" EP as well as Masayoshi Takanaka's album "Seychelles."
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile
Anna’s Spotify Profile
S4 Official Playlist
Ginger Root
Ginger Root - "Nisemono" [FULL EP VISUALIZER]
Ginger Root's Cameron Lew wants his new EP to showcase city pop as familiar yet fresh
Masayoshi Takanaka - Wikipedia
Masayoshi Takanaka: True Guitar Madness
Today, Hudson and Anna bring back Musicology after their high school graduations and their first year of college. It's been a while and lots of things have changed, but they are excited to continue talking about their favorite music. They ask each other questions to catch up and discuss their top artists from the hiatus.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Today, Hudson and Anna talk all about writing with a segment on incredible songwriting followed by The Curator, where they discuss two poems. Lastly, they play “Six Word Memoirs” and finish up by talking about the next episode and some secret tidbits!!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWEtw94ad3q5-fkLOUhZdBMnisykOzzmyoyMC8cDeMs/edit?usp=sharing
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Today, Hudson and Anna discuss all things winter with their winter playlist and later in The Curator with a ballet about ice skating. They finish off with a discussion on Anna’s monthly playlists that she’s been working on for over a year. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for our upcoming bonus episode!!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite movie soundtracks in an episode of all things film. Then, in The Curator, they critique and complement the famous sci-fi movie “Contact.” Lastly, they talk about a little film project they created for their final segment. Enjoy!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today Anna and Hudson are talking about songs in a variety of genres, which all have one common theme… how tradition brings communities together. Yes, they caved and are doing an episode with Christmas music, but keep it a secret so people will actually listen please. Stick around for our thoughts on the Golden Stool of the Ashanti with a detailed narrative you won’t want to miss.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss jazz and Basquiat including some truly iconic musicians. They dip their toes into how black culture has affected mainstream life and how jazz as a genre and movement has such an amazing sound. Finally, they wrap up with thoughts on Thanksgiving through a silly debate game segment.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss American pop culture through iconic musicians and artists alike. They also wrap up by discussing the critique of consumerism through the lens of art and Andy Warhol and their favorite TV and movie productions. Thanks for listening to our debut episode of the 3rd season! Hope you enjoyed the first run of “The Curator”!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sbnNRjpDmF4O7Ilpiwn6L?si=a9e8f00e8bce48e0
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their 2nd batch of listener-submitted songs. They then discuss the past, present, and future of Musicology, including their plans for the next season and what the next episode has in store. Thank you for an amazing season!! See you on November 10th for the start of our 3rd season.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite songs for fall. Then, they play a game of Fortunately, Unfortunately and wrap up with a discussion on their plans for college and what they’re looking forward to after high school. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Fall Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fiHsMjQe1AzonN6kGITWL?si=30a44aaf322e46db
in Florescence: https://open.spotify.com/album/0BL8zABAvKYgRFjwsQIjwa?si=D6zQQNEiTYe_fpKH-jWd-w&dl_branch=1
Unpeeled: https://open.spotify.com/album/4zpN41aGAYPWX3dzE19rH7?si=Ourdz1a8TCaiVI3rpYkTrQ&dl_branch=1
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Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Stephen Day’s new album, “The Shapes I’m In”. Then, they play Scattergories and discuss how school has gone so far. Thanks for listening, be sure to check out our fall playlist which will be on our next episode.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Scattergories Website: https://swellgarfo.com/scattergories/
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss some chill songs they really like and then try to wrap their brains around some crazy riddles, finishing with a discussion on some of their favorite chill games. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Riddles: https://www.rd.com/list/challenging-riddles/
heavy clouds, bright skies playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VcxIou6lIAgLlRrfeH8to?si=ea8ce5a52d604802
cumulonimbus playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r4IIMLl4soGcIaHPjEsmn?si=e34064430d264147
cinematic soundscapes playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37w4WAZnuIzkfpln343cUw?si=25208953346a4fca
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Today, Hudson and Anna discuss songs that could be used to describe their personalities with 2 guests, their cousins Kate and Samuel. Then, they play Ad Libs and wrap up with a discussion on their mutual childhoods, making skits and montages, and their life in Maine. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Kate’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/5b5sx8sxrb95z081x56em4wgn?si=69731ede2bfc4cc7
Samuel’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/9f0syc2qu2lm8zjs65h9jbrgu?si=1033aa661f1542ee
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite cultural songs from places all around the world. Then, their game revolves around geography trivia and they wrap up with a discussion on their favorite childhood games/memories of “playtime.” Thanks for joining us today!
Links:
Source for Amanké Dionti context: https://motema.com/releases/amanke-dionti/
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Hudson’s Chinese Instrumental Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55suQSAZgAU4RyBW5C5TK2?si=13100ab34607447a
Hudson’s Ambient Africa Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZnQxoKYaHK5n1qLR1397a?si=810217a525744a2d
Marvelous Musicals Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79xxdP4n3uYJLlCkiZvoMj?si=f7e94bf702c948a9
Une Exposition d'Ambiance Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GgcolSZKMmgpYnPdNE7IT?si=a06eb3d08f2e45bd
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Hudson's finally finished Diamond playlist and pick songs from it to talk about with the first guest of the season, Noelle. They also have their game and discussion centered on the playlist and have a great time catching up with Noelle with some funny tidbits and cool commentary where she joins in as well. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Diamond Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VBU0fBDgbqhwhg1Bt0uym?si=d29d840e48e249c6
Diamond Website: https://diamondplaylist.square.site/
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their new summer playlist and pick a few of their favorites to discuss in depth. Then, they play Last Letter, First Letter and wrap up with a discussion on their summer plans. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Summer Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XH7jPPAoubkFcAtAiAIL3?si=8dffe5189a5c4979
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite sad songs. Then, they play Contact and wrap up with a discussion on what they would do with endless free-time. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=6a051cee219e4063
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to our Second Season!!!!! We've redesigned our website, our podcast cover, and more, but we promise that we'll continue to try our best to be entertaining, relatable, and analytic as usual.
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss some of their favorite nonsense songs (listen to figure out what that means). Then, they play Guess the Book and wrap up with a discussion on their dream road trip with no monetary or time restrictions. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/
Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=6a051cee219e4063
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss a bunch of listener submitted songs and then have an extra long discussion and reflection on all of their past episodes of the 1st season, including making an important announcement and talking about the future of the podcast. Thanks for listening! The next episode will come out on May 23rd (the first of the 2nd season!!).
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=6e4f31149d5147e5
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss the joyous feeling of Spring and the bright and its hopeful outlook through their recently made playlist. Then, they play a game of Twenty Questions and wrap up with a discussion on the 2nd part of their old play, Modern Life. Thanks for listening, make sure to share if you enjoyed!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Spring Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LiaYqH6tmk5xFDR87VAQ2?si=fd674c097b554035
Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=7e913a2306ee4ca2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicology_pod/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicology_pod
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Billie Eilish and some of their favorite songs from her. Then, they play “Would You Rather?” and wrap up with a discussion on a play they wrote in 2019-2020, which they also read the first 2 scenes of. Thank you so much for listening along with us!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Musicology Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=768c896b8d494aac
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna invite Hudson’s friend Noah to join them in a unique main segment where they listen to 10 songs together and talk about them right after listening. Then, they wrap up with a discussion on how their music tastes were influenced to become what they are today, including music they listened to as a child and recent impacts from friends, etc. Thanks for listening and remember to share with friends/family!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
LASA Lip Dub 2017: https://vimeo.com/214688662
Songs Covered Today: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=22102a2c2d6f42d1
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss everything Kate Bush, including covering many of her songs and more. They begin with the story of how they first came into contact with Bush then go on to discuss her best songs. After that, they enjoy a quick conversation in their Playlist Exploration segment and then they play One Word Stories. Thanks for listening and be sure to share us with your friends!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Our Season 1 Playlist (with links to the songs we covered): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=7c8cf8a59c3a45d4
Hudson’s “dignity, the collection” Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EV0hywLqGxvEhXI8lFV1G?si=ycdCT80GSCWCSFyzapDk9Q
Anna’s “i’m so stressed i don’t even know” Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lkE7vIQ09LG5CdDupL0j5?si=CAsXQ-ngQHWLlDm0daNUtg
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss one of each other’s playlists that they listened to for a week, including their favorites, least favorites, and more. Then, they play Object Association and end with a story-time discussion. Thanks for listening and continuing to support us!
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Broaden the Horizon Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/597VKIGcl9ghjhXu8WDfjA?si=wdyLrZtuQbyHoFAjwMo43g
Anarchy, The Collection Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1aRAmzgComZnFLBKgKrqg6?si=WJT8_mg8QmyZeXqlM8CmaA
That’s Not What I Meant Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aYR5l2tBrfuHP29dkNEjU?si=sHCPGv9zQmOK70ww_3pfnQ
Season 1 Playlist (with all of the songs covered today): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=I2N9IYWYQOyhhpAYI3WRxw
Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Nothing But Thieves’ Moral Panic album. Then, they play a game called Riff Off with their first ever guest on the show. Lastly, they wrap up with a discussion on music tastes and the personality of their guest. You can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends and also sending us ideas for future episodes as described in episode 3.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Moral Panic: https://open.spotify.com/album/6afyaK8ihj33Chr7A7LqNI?si=1c99AtCBQb2cBedM0F46ug
Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Ruel’s Bright Lights, Red Eyes EP. Then, they play Rapid Fire Questions and they wrap up with a discussion on their pet peeves. Thanks for listening and please recommend us to your friends if you’re able to.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Bright Lights, Red Eyes: https://open.spotify.com/album/43G5319YT74MbuRtxodpi9?si=iUGNnz7ES9mzzzYEebkliw
Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/
Nonexistent Mental Breakdown Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5z4R7j15x5zsrvbNdfOKDW
Anarchy, Vol. 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60XsBlYgd2wCeVEQJeSWa7
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their 5 favorite Stalker Songs. Then, they read an old script in audiobook style that they wrote back in 2015, which turned out to be extremely entertaining. Finally, they wrap up with a discussion on many of their absolute favorite things from different categories. Thanks for listening!
Links:
Our new Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell: https://open.spotify.com/track/2H2379xRxgQVvcOSoL8Ajr
Private Eyes by Daryl Hall and John Oates: https://open.spotify.com/track/5HQ639Z3ms3hnZx0KfWnkp
Callin’ by Alec Bailey: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Iq41nl0uuZqPCF5gKH3Li
Every Breath You Take by The Police: https://open.spotify.com/track/1JSTJqkT5qHq8MDJnJbRE1
Face to Face by Ruel: https://open.spotify.com/track/2QdVcmVPIxW826rRJDf58l
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Thanks for joining us for our inaugural episode of Musicology! Today, Anna and Hudson each pick a personal favorite song they love and they have a discussion about each song; including lyrics, background track, and more. Then, they play 2 truths and a lie and wrap up with an honest discussion on their thoughts of the future possibilities of the podcast.
Links:
Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas
Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh
Pasta by New Rules: https://open.spotify.com/track/76SiX7ZyXoL8CwBvVdhC24
Anna’s Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0FgNSsaSZTvbLXUumSO8LQ
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app