Hey all!Finally! Here's my episode "If I Were the Grammys IV" where i look at the 8 albums that I would have picked for album of the year, including albums by Olivia Rodrigo, Packs, Charley Crockett, Son Rompe Pera, Debby Friday, Tianna Esperanza and more! Plus my early picks for frontrunners for album of the year for 2024. Also, a new promo for Coachella EMT season 4 and a new Thorvaald and Knight Promo...Enjoy!!!!Support the Show.

Hey all----Here's a "Music on Music" episode called Artist Spotlight: Karen With A 'K' where we look at the rock musical "Karen With A 'K': A Musical Temper Tantrum" that makes fun of and takers a deeper look at the 'karen' meme that took hold during the pandemic and is still around today [a lil' bit]. In this cast we hear songs from the musical and talk to the creator and songwriter of the musical, Laura February Strange and singer and actress Bonny June, who plays one of the Karens. You can check out the musical at karenwithak.netEnjoy!Support the Show.

Hey all—This cast I look at my favorite songs from November and December of 2023, featuring tunes by Sen Morimoto, Jack Harlow, Genesis Owusu, Quadeca, Corinne Bailey Rae and Packs. Also featuring a commercial for a new TV show about a high school with a serious case of flatulence.Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hey all!  Here’s my special episode “If I were the Oscars II” where I’ll look at the five songs nominated for best original song at this year’s Oscars, including “What was I made for?” And “I’m just Ken” from “Barbie,” “Whazhazhe (Song for My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony” and “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot!” I’ll also predict who I think will win the Oscar for best original song, and I’ve done my own original rap about this year’s nominees inspired by the great Ariana Debose! Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hey All!This is Music on Music's "A Very Christmas Special II," featuring all new holiday tunes by Cher, Wheatus, Laufey, Ladytron and more. Also, we'll go over my top ten favorite songs of 2023, including tunes by Quadeca, Kevin Abstract, The Reverend Kristen Michael Hayter and Tate McRae.HAPPY HOLIDAZE! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I LOVE YOU ALL! THANKS FOR LISTENING!Support the Show.

Hey all!Here's "Music on Music" best songs of September and October of this year---FINALLY! This is one of my fave episodes of the year because it features some of my fave tunes of the year, including jams by Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Mitski, Tate McRae and Sen Morimoto. Also a promo for a new holiday album featuring your favorite politicians.ENJOY!Happy Holidaze!Support the Show.

Hey all!Here's another episode from the "Artist Spotlight" series, where we interview and look at one particular artist, interview them and listen to their music. This is our third interview with Flaco El Jandro and our second with Gabi Bravo. Lat time they talked about their song "Apaga la Luz" which came out late this summer--check out the video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSWm3xcF9lcNow they have released a brand new song called "Acariciame" , with a bachata groove. Check out the new video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqJxXeO3XsYso, enjoy this new interview with Flaco and Gabi!!!Support the Show.

Hello all you witches, ghouls and goblins! This is a special Halloween episode called "Halloween Fun + Halloween Fun II: The Deadly Duo" featuring my last two Halloween episodes "Halloween Fun" and "Halloween Fun II: Deep Cutz." This cast also features some new spooky jams by Olivia Rodrigo, Palehound and the Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter. After that, its songs for the Halloween dance floor and also songs for the after party, including tunes by The Spits, Cherry Glazerr, Louis Armstrong, Kim Petras, The Misfits, Whodini, Roky Erickson, The Exbats, Concrete Blonde, Dusty Springfield, Gucci Mane and more! Also, a fun and scary horror movie soundtrack game, spooky commercials and two original horrific tunes by yours truly.Happy Haunting!Support the Show.

Hey Everybody! This episode of "Music on Music” looks at the best songs from July and August of this year, featuring new tunes by bar italia, Kylie Minogue, Palehound, Roisin Murphy, Packs and the Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter. Also, a commercial for a new punky off-Broadway musical and a singing talent competition promo. Also, a jazzy sonic music postcard. Enjoy!LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVESupport the Show.

Hey, everybody! This cast I look at my favorite songs from May and June of this year, including new tunes by Kesha, Charley Crockett, Youth Lagoon, Packs, bar italia and Vagabon. Also, new commercials for a new hip-hop country song about big cities and a new Broadway musical about a nuclear doll.  [Also, just a note: there is nothing funny about the atomic bombings that took place in Hiroshima and Nagasaki...or the tests in New Mexico that sent nuclear fallout across much of the U.S. So, I mean no harm--I apologize to anyone who may be offended.  So, why did I make it. I don't know. I think I was making fun of the trend of seeing "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" on the same day...]Also, an original song about 'blazin.'Support the Show.

Hey all!!!!Here's another artist spotlight episode. This episode features musician Flaco el Jandro, who was just featured on the last Artist Spotlight episode. This time he's interviewed along with singer/songwriter Gabi Bravo. They have a new single out together now called "Apaga La Luz."  This cast also features music by Utah band Little Moon, Berkeley’s Asher Jaffe and Tijuana band Ramona.Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hey, Everybody!Here's another "Music on Music" Artist Spotlight Episode featuring up-and-coming musician Flaco el Jandro. He talks about his submission to npr's Tiny Desk contest and performance at the Tiny Desk Contest concert in SF (which already took place in June)...He also plays some live songs including "Nadie" from the Tiny Desk contest.Enjoy!And remember: if you want to be featured on our Artist Spotlight series, contact me!Thanks!Support the Show.

Hey everybody! Here's a remix of my Fourth of July Special podcast from last year, featuring some of my favorite tunes for your Fourth of July party that both celebrate and look at the complicated nature of our so-called 'United States'...featuring tunes by Katy Perry, Drake, X, Lana Del Rey, Descendents, TLC, Neil Diamond, Tori Amos, Kilo Kish and a new tune by Canadian neo-grunge band Packs from their album "Crispy Crunchy Nothing" ...one of my favorite albums of 2023 so far! Plus an original song that I've written about my own family's United States experience and a new national anthem performance from the 2023 world laughing champion. I hope you all have  a great fourth of July weekend!!!LOVE U ALL!!!Support the Show.

Hi all!This is a new thing we're calling 'Artist Spotlight' where I'm interviewing a single artist and looking at their music, etc. This first one is an interview with California singer/songwriter Conner Cherland. We look at the songwriting process, Disney {lots of Disney!} , music influences including Sufjan Stevens, Ed Sheeran, Coheed and Cambria, Linkin Park, Bahamas and more. We'll also look at Cherland's EPs/Albums, including "Moving Day," "Love Songs" and "Toad Boy!" you can check out Conner Cherland at connercherland.comIf you want to be a featured artist on an artist spotlight episode, reach out to me at musiconmusicpodcast@gmail.comHappy Summer!Support the Show.

Hey all!This episode features my favorite songs from March and April of this year, including tunes by Tianna Esperanza, Shana Cleveland, Son Rompe Pera, Debby Friday, Kara Jackson, Charley Crockett and more!Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hi all---this is an update of my episode from last year called “Kate the Great!" to celebrate the fact that Kate Bush has been inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year! This is the only episode that I've ever done dedicated to one single artist, so you can imagine that Kate is one of my favorite musicians of all time! This cast takes you on a journey through Kate's catalog, from "The Kick Inside" to "50 Words for Snow" and everything in between. Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hey all!!!!This cast looks at my favorite tunes from January and February of this year, including songs by the mysterious British collective Sault, Australian rock band Civic, Texas Americana musician Charley Crockett, LA rapper/songwriter Quadeca, Pink Pantheress and Ice Spice, and Nigerian Canada-based singer and rapper Debby Friday. Also, a sneak peak at this year's rock n' roll hall of shame ceremony from the beautiful Paterson, NJ!Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hey everyone! Welcome to Season 3 of "Music on Music." This cast looks at the eleven albums that I would have nominated for Album of the Year for 2022 if I were the Grammys, including "American Gurl" by Kilo Kish, "I Love You Jennifer B." by Jockstrap, "Janky Star" by Grace Ives, "Lanmou Lanmou" by Dowdelin and "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" by Kendrick Lamar. I'll also look at three new albums that are early frontrunners for album of the year for 2023, plus the return of "Coachella EMT"!Enjoy! I love you all!!!Support the Show.

Hey, everyone! This is a special little cast called "If I Were the Oscars" where I look at the nominees for best original song at this year's Oscars, which takes place in a couple of weeks. This year's nominees feature Rihanna, Lady Gaga, legendary songwriter Diane Warren, Mitski and David Byrne and "Naatu Naatu" from "RRR." And the most important thing : Angela Bassett did 'the Thing!'Enjoy!Support the Show.

Hey all!This cast features my favorite Jams from November and December of 2022, including tunes by Cakes da Killa, Samara Joy, Big Joanie, Paul Spring, Coi Leray and SZA...plus a new commercial for an Ed Sheeran Compilation from K-Smell Records and a promo for a new Talent Show.Enjoy!Support the Show.