Music Talk

After a wonderful Summer Break Alex is back with two guests to discuss the first two releases of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's 12 albums of 2016.  Did Omar get off to a good start?  Is the show still as funny without Ryan?  Find out on this episode of Music Tock!   Download Here

It's Music Tock versus Alternative Hip-Hop as Alex, Ryan, and fan favorite TeAngelo take on three of the Spring's biggest releases in alt. Rap. Find out which albums succeeded and which failed on this episode of Music Tock. Aesop Rock - The Impossible Kid Dälek - Asphalt For Eden Death Grips - Bottomless Pit   Download Here

Two in one year?  Yes I know, it may seem crazy, but it is true!  Alex recently went and saw Robert Fripp and the Chamber Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists and it made him feel things.  Listen to find out what it made him feel.

Ryan and Alex are joined by the ever popular TeAngelo and new guest Veronica to discuss the ever popular and head scratching Lemonade by Beyoncé.  As always, TeAngelo brings the hype to a level beyond comprehension.  Find out what happens this time on this epic episode of Music Tock.   You can also direct download it here    

  What? Free Form Jam Tram? Yea, it's still a thing! Alex spends this episode arguing about the need for physical media. Download it here

Ryan and Alex get back into some rock albums as they review The Main Squeeze - Mind Your Head Weezer - Weezer (White Album) Iggy Pop - Post Pop Depression   Find out which album they really butted heads on during this episode of Music Tock!

This episode of Music Tock is a cross-over extravaganza.  Come join Alex as he teams up with Talk 'N Trades host Jon as they talk about the new release from one of their favorite Chicago punk bands The Falcon.  Alex then takes the dive into the DC comic world and checks out The Flashpoint Paradox.  Be amazed as he attempts to unravel a plot that is too complex for his mind to wrap around.  

The warm Spring breeze is rolling through the Midwest inspiring Ryan and Alex to get off their lazy butts and actually review some albums.  No, we are not dead, just terrible at keeping appointments.  At least you finally get to hear our opinion about David Bowie's Blackstar.   David Bowie - Blackstar Kanye West - Life of Pablo Kendrick Lamar - Untitled Unmastered Download here

Well, we did it!  We finally finished our 2015 roundup!  Enjoy the third annual Riff N Ralkies where we discuss the best and worst of 2015.  Enjoy the latest episode of Music Tock.   download

On Episode 42 Teangelo joins Alex and Ryan again to discuss the confounding marathon release by Miley Cyrus.  What deep insights can we expect to uncover?  What answers to life's biggest questions do you think we will find? Why DO they put the dick in the pussy?  We answer this AND more on this episode of Music Tock You can download it here

The big 4-0! We celebrate our unlikely accomplishment by reviewing some albums from bands you thought were dead and a supergroup. Barenaked Ladies - Silverball Third Eye Blind - Dopamine FFS - FFS   Download it here

Summers rolling along so lets take a moment to reflect on a few of its blockbuster releases.  What are the home-runs and what are the flops?  Find out on this episode as we review   Florence & The Machine - How Big How Blue How Beautiful Muse - Drones   We also talk a bit about Milwaukee's ever diverse Summerfest line-up.   Download it here

Frustrated with the lack of interesting new albums, Ryan and Alex opt to review three albums that are considered timeless classics that they are just not so sure about.  Listen in as they review Pink Floyd - The Wall Grateful Dead - American Beauty The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Download it here

  In celebration of their new upcoming album Midnight Drive Alex sat down with Andres Davila of Unplugged and Reborn to discuss the creative process, capturing a theme through music, and why peanut butter and sriracha do indeed go together.  Check out their website here.  Download the interview here.  

Part 2 of TeAngelo's guest spot features him and Ryan trying to figure out what the hell Alex sees in the latest Death Grips album.  The tables turn quickly as Ryan and Alex reflect on old Modest Mouse albums. Download the episode here

TeAngelo joins Alex and Ryan once again to discuss some more albums.  This time, instead of fighting, they get into a deep discussion about culture and its relevance in Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly.   Alex also goes on for too long about how great that Magma concert was.   Download it here

Has Ryan finally met his match in this showdown of an episode?  Find out as he and guest TeAngelo Cargile duke it over the quality of Drake's new record If You're Reading This It's Too Late.  As an added bonus find out how little Alex knows about trap music and just about everything else.     Download the episode here  

We are joined by Teangelo and our manager Kelsey to discuss two very different albums.  Find out how little Alex knows about trap music too!     You can download the episode here

Neil Struble brought his band mate along Nick to discuss their new album, their new B-side album and gigging in Michigana.  Always a treat to talk to this talented group.   you can even download the interview here

Remember this secondary podcast?  We did too!  Alex is in the 'studio' by himself discussing Record Store Day and some new singles from popular bands.  See you again in another 8 months!     Download the episode here