Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast

Ep. 191 - From Oasis To AI: What Shook Music And What’s Next

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We trade New Year jabs, swap home jam stories, and then dive into the state of music: tours, meltdowns, AI, and why some shows still matter more than numbers. It’s a fast hour of sharp takes, live-show nostalgia, and a few friendly punches. • late-night music discovery gone wrong and right • the Stones’ non-tour and what it signals • how Oasis scaled and whether it sustains • artist-fan trust after Shirley Manson’s rant • streaming payouts and why albums still drop • AI music redefining musicianship and taste • the return of 80s textures and likely disco revival • attention spans, tension and release, and real listening • ticket value, legacy pricing, and club vs stadium calculus • our favorite concerts of the year and why they stuck If you liked it, share it. If you didn’t like it, because Jack was on, thanks for watching for an hour and four minutes and seven seconds. Doing the show for you to quote my favorite artist, Morrissey. The pleasure, the privilege is mine, and I’ll be back next week. I don’t know about Jack. If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

Ep. 190 - A No-BS Year-End Tour Through Bands, Breakups, Comebacks, And Loss

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] A raw New Year’s Eve review of 2025 in music, from surprise “reunions” and messy breakups to the legends we lost and the awards that missed the mark. We share stories, call out the industry’s blind spots, and chart what still gives rock its pulse. • Tarantino’s discovery of The 5.6.7.8’s as a lens on music discovery • New Year’s Eve reflections and why the party changes with age • Reunions versus one-off performances and why words matter • Awards fatigue and Rock Hall frustrations over legacy versus merit • Bands that reformed, disbanded, or stalled in 2025 • Remembering Wayne Osmond, Roberta Flack, Sly Stone, Mick Ralphs, Rick Davies, Ace Frehley, Jimmy Cliff • The gap between nostalgia wins and new rock development • Setlist choices, fan respect, and the Shirley Manson controversy • Notable releases from Stones, Deftones, Ghost, Limp Bizkit, and more • Plans for 2026 and the return of Jack If you like it, share it. If you didn’t like it, well, thanks for watching and listening for 59 minutes and 27 seconds If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

We Revisit Reunions, Breakups, Awards, And The Legends We Lost To Make Sense Of 2025 In Music

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] A loose, late-night New Year’s Eve rewind of 2025 in music, from wild reunions and messy breakups to the losses that hit hardest and the awards that rang hollow. We talk plainly about fan respect, legacy weight, and why some moments lit up while others fell flat. • the 5.6.7.8s discovery story and the power of crate digging • year-end scope of reunions, disbandments, and hiatuses • rants on awards, HOF snubs, and legacy bias • memorials for artists lost across the year • Stones winning while young rock struggles • the Nirvana name debate and identity of reformations • Garbage tour backlash and the fan-artist contract • underappreciated standouts like Deftones and Ghost • prog’s pulse with Steven Wilson and concept albums • hopes for 2026 with more shows and Jack’s return If you like it, share it If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

Ep. 188 - The Cars, Covers, And The Sound Of The Seventies

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We riff through The Cars’ catalog, defend Ben Orr’s legacy, and stress why Candy O and Panorama still reward deep listens. We test a stack of California Dreamin’ covers, revisit 60s pillars like CCR and Hendrix, and salvage “forgotten” 70s and 80s bands with fresh ears. We end by crowning a 1975 opening line that still shocks and make the case for separating art from the artist. • dual-frontman chemistry in The Cars and why Ben Orr’s vocals anchor the biggest hits • Candy O’s shift from the debut and Panorama’s darker edge • Drive and Heartbeat City as commercial peak vs fan favorites • CCR’s Fortunate Son and Hendrix’s Watchtower as era-defining statements • California Dreamin’ cover shootout and what makes a good cover • Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, Mountain, ELP re-evaluated • 1975 standouts and the power of a perfect opening line • separating music from artist politics to preserve memory I won’t be here next Thursday. I will be on the Icon of the Seas somewhere in the Western Caribbean. Jealous? I’ll see you in a couple of weeks If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

Ep. 187 - Music News Reactions, KISS Guitar Drama, And The 15 Best One-Word Horror Movies

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We go live, shake off tech gremlins, and dive into a sharp, funny tour through music headlines, a KISS guitar legacy check, and a Halloween-ready sprint through one-word horror greats. Along the way, we debate what “legendary” really means and why some songs grow back after years away. • Wyman’s solo box set and the meaning of legendary  • How guest lists and name gravity shape solo careers  • Ace Frehley’s feel vs technique and KISS’s show design  • Why shredding fades but melody sticks  • 80s pop that suddenly sounds good again  • The neuroscience of the Phil Collins drum fill  • One-word horror rankings with must-watch picks  • Rob Zombie’s Halloween remake defended  • Listener chat shoutouts and local Corey Hart lore If you like it, share it. If you didn’t like it, thanks for watching and listening for an hour and five minutes and 47 seconds. If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com