The Good Music Podcast

Episode 0009: Let's Get It On

After releasing his restless opus “What’s Going On?” in 1971, Marvin Gaye knew he needed to take some time to heal. In comes “Let’s Get It On”, a sexual and funky ode to love in its many forms. Marvin Gaye seemed to think we were all worthy of love, so we’ll try to make it worth it.

Episode 0008: DON'T TAP THE GLASS

Tyler, The Creator left us with some instructions for his new album: "Body movement. No sitting still. Only speak in glory. Leave your baggage at home." What does this mean? Who cares. All that matters is that you're moving. Joined by Elliot, there's only one more thing we have to remember. DON'T TAP THE GLASS!

Episode 0007: CARE FOR ME

It feels like the only way to deal with loss is time. Even then, it may never fully heal one’s wounds. Chicago rapper Saba knows this well, and his 2018 album “CARE FOR ME” is an examination of the loss of love, life, and even light. Even so, it’ll get really bad before it’s okay.

Episode 0006: Roman Candle

"A man and his guitar.” A motif that’s been a fixture of music for years. The world-weary traveler who distills his most personal thoughts into saccharine melodies. Elliott Smith is one such artist, a working-class man who made something truly spectacular. It’s a little too real, but we all sometimes need a realist to keep us grounded.

Episode 005: Artist Feature Mia Fisher

For The Good Music Podcast’s inaugural guest episode of the season, singer-songwriter Mia Fisher joins Eli and Miles to discuss songwriting, artistic inspiration, live music, and the ethereal power of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Scott Street”, as well as two exclusive acoustic performances from Mia!