Rock Candy

You might only know them as a one-hit wonder, but this Scottish rock band is so much more than that. Big Country came out swinging in the early 80's with their debut album, The Crossing, which made them a worldwide success. But why didn't their hits keep coming outside of the UK? We talk about their story, compare them to similar acts of the time, and look at all the little hiccups that stopped these guys from having the staying power that they were clearly capable of. We also talk about how their discography is totally worth a listen through and how they deserved better than just being seen as having one hit song in the states. And while you learn about these underdogs, why not drink yourself up from Harvest from Oxbow Brewing! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Get ready to bring out the angry woman inside you this week, cause we're talking about the alt queen herself, Alanis Morissette! She's always been drawn to music, since she was a child, making it easy for her to fit right into the bubble gum pop of 80's Canada. We give you the story on how this chick went from surface-level to sincere when she went full rock with her 90's hits that we sill know well today. And she never stopped making music, we go into what she did after her rise to fame and how she spends her time in the industry now. To really feel the full depth of this woman's soul, pour yourself a glass of Jagged Little Pils from Lighthouse Brewing and get ready for the Lilith Fair of podcasts! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

You may not understand their lyrics, but you can't deny the powerhouse of sound that is the German band, Rammstein. Entertaining the world for 25 years with amazing live shows and provocative music videos, these guys have been operating under the same 6 band mates since day one. How do they do it? What is it about their music that transcended the barriers of language to make them as beloved as they are? Well, in this episode we tackle those questions and give you the full story on this work horse of a band. And get pretty frisky when it comes to the discussion of their progressive ideas on sex. Maybe take this as an opportunity to enjoy a nice Helles beer while you listen, preferably the hot dog variety. Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Hope you've got some extra time this week to talk about an extra special band, the one and only Dream Theater! Their legacy of epic tunes are only measured by the legacy of their unmatched techniques. Find out how a bunch of nerds got together at one of the most renowned music schools in all the world, only to drop out and become a household name in the world of progressive metal. We debate on how long is too long for a song and cover probably the most innocuous addict we ever will on this show. Before tuning in, why not find the band's beer van and grab yourself a tall boy of their own brew from Barrier Brewing Co to really set the mood for this fun tale! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We've already discussed cover songs we love, but what about cover songs we hate? This week we go on a journey with our friends Pat and Lilz from Jukebox Zeroes to discuss the covers that nobody asked for, but we got anyway. From classic tunes to guilty pleasures, nothing is sacred to these pillars of hubris! Come spend the next hour and a half with us wondering why as we look into a whole lotta coulda, but not a lotta shoulda. Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

It's the end of another October, which means another Halloween playlist to give you some new ideas to spice up your current jams with! We run the spectrum of spooky songs, from indie diddies, to electronica, to rock, and anything in-between! Maggie attempts bring the variety while Ashleigh hits hard with the songs based on true crime stories. You really can't go wrong with these selections, just like you can't go wrong with picking yourself up a cool bottle of Bring Out Your Dead from Bellwoods Brewing! Hope these tunes make your Halloween party the raddest creepshow in town! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

This week to close out our creepy musicians of the spooky month of Halloween, we are going all in with Rob Zombie! A man who, since childhood, inserted his topsy turvy style horror into all arts forms he could. We discuss everything from his childhood to his time in the commercial success that was White Zombie to his unexpectedly impressive solo career. We even talk about his movies, or at least the fact that he did them. The titles of which are much easier to say than that of his solo album titles. So barricade yourself away from the zombie horde with a White Russian from Left Hand Brewing and let us regale you with the stories of this staple in the horror world. Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We switch things up this Spooptober with a musician who isn't scary himself, but has a legend based in dealings with the devil himself. Robert Johnson didn't start off as the amazing bluesman we know him as, but it is speculated that he went farther than just blood, sweat, and tears to make it happen. We give you the details on his all too short life and take you through his journey to the crossroads. While you listen, sip on a refreshing can of All Souls from Otter Creek Brewing and let the cool fall breeze set the mood for this chilling tale! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

It's October and that means it's time for us to talk about musicians who make the creepiest music to get us in the mood for Halloween. We kick things off with someone who has been singing about gore and Satan for decades. King Diamond not only dons the corpse paint but he writes the songs to put chills down your spine. Between the ghosts of children, murder, the devil, and anything spooky in between, King Diamond and Mercyful Fate have inspired the metal bands that followed their footsteps. We talk about the events and line up changes that made them the long-staying band they are today. And while you're listening, why not get yourself in the mood with a Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout from Southern Tier Brewing Co? Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

This week we conclude the story of the Beastie Boys, one of the hardest working groups in not just rap or rock, but all of music. We dive into the later years of their career, when they really hit their stride and finally got the recognition they deserved. Within a decade they went from being the brains behind the amped-up classic "Sabotage" to creating an all instrumental album with some jazz-infused, post punk goodness. We finish it all up with a discussion on their untimely end that is still felt to this day and their ridiculous influence on the world of music. So upgrade yourself to a Cookie O'Puss from Captain Lawrence Brewing and prepare yourselves because nobody, can do it, like Rock Candy can, come on! Resources: The Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

They're one of the most influential groups in the rap/hip-hop genre, but actually had their humble beginnings in punk and hardcore. The Beastie boys have taken advantage of every opportunity that's come their way and infused their own interests in every step along the way. In this week's episode, learn how exactly it was that these 3 Jewish punks boys from NYC learned about this up and coming MC lifestyle and hopped on board the train with some of the greats like Run DMC and LL Cool J. And while you're kickin' it, why not enjoy a Cookie Puss Milkshake IPA from Captain Lawrence Brewing to get yourself in the mood? Listen to all the great podcasts over on Pantheon

This week we class it up with this New Age lady. Enya is best known around the world for her few singles to hit the Pure Moods compilations as well as her songs for The Lord of the Rings soundtrack. But we need to give her more credit than that, as she is the best selling solo artist in Ireland and has even given U2 a run for their money. All this despite the fact that she rarely gives interviews and doesn't tour, Enya just lets the music speak for itself. This episode we go through the events of her life that lead her to the level of fame she's reached today, and even manage to get some Irish history in the mix. We tried our best to keep it mature and classy for this episode, how do you think we faired? Well, the Euphoric Trip Sour NEIPA from Beer Tree Brew Co certainly wasn't helping, but the can matched the mood, so pick some up when you give it a listen! Proudly a part of the Pantheon Podcast Network!

This week we're taking some time to spotlight the member of the band that is frequently mocked and believed to be totally replaceable. That's right, we're talking about our friend, the bassist! We're covering just a few who we truly admire, talk about what sets them apart and how they've honed their craft to make their music legendary. You may think they just play a couple notes to backup the lead guitarist, or maybe you understand the skills they need to become truly great. But if you're the former, after listening to this, you should never scoff at a bassist again! And if you go get yourself a 6 pack of Funkengruven from Destihl Brewing to wash it down with, you may just never scoff again. Proudly a part of the Pantheon Podcast Network!

You loved it last time, so we're bringin' it back! This time we discuss the 20 year old pop compilation monstrosity, Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 3. From boy bands, to nu metal, to 90's smooth jams, we are covering it all. And also taking some liberties for the sake of our own sanity. The perfect way to close up the summer is with total self indulgence. For this episode we have indulged in our beverage choices a well, so feel free to partake in any of the following: Decadent Delight from Evil Twin and Decadent, Maple Stout from 14th Star Brewing Co, and Mexican Cake from Westbrook Brewing Co.

This week we cover the story of the hypnotizing and talented Queen of all trades- Grace Jones. Her androgeny helped her modeling career, her voice and writing skills helped her music career, and her charisma helped her film career. She can and has done it all! Learn how her tough love childhood helped to shape her into the formidable woman that she is today. Through ups and downs, this woman has always managed to keep herself at the top of her game! And while you're listening, help yourself to a cool bottle of Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty.

Today we are talking about an icon and a legend, Robyn. She came onto the scene in the 90's with a smooth pop hit song and when she was just about to reach the height of her fame, she walked away so she could pursue music the way she wanted. Little did she know when she first came out how much she would shape and mold the world of pop music as we know it. Always a trend setter, many have attempted to copy her musical stylings, only to come up a little short. But she has already given us so much in her discography in such a short amount of time, it makes sense that her story is an impressive one. So grab yourself a BaklaBot from Pipeworks Brewing company and you won't be dancing on your own through this episode!

This week we shake things up like the two main artists we talk about. Country music has always had some strict rules, especially when it came to the behavior of women. But we've had the pleasure of seeing some ladies not taking it and defying the standard set out for them. Like Loretta Lynn before them, both Dixie Chicks and Kacey Musgraves sing their truths no matter how many try to muffle their voices. And none of them are strangers to controversy, either, always taking the high road in their opinions on political and social matters. So why not grab a traveling companion in Connecticut Valley Brewing's Cross Country for a journey with these bad babes of country music!

One hit wonders are the backbone of the world of music. They are random moments of good fortune for an artist who has been trying to make it into the music biz for what seems like forever. Some are content with their 15 minutes of fame while others bemoan the song that made them famous. This week we give you our top 10 one hit wonders and manage to mention at least double that in what we call "wonderception". Some you may love yourself and others you may have forgotten. So sit tight with a can of (a technical one hit wonder) Falco from Evil Twin Brewing to bask in these songs that helped shape music as we know it!

Take a nostalgic ride with us back to the 90's when Britpop was king and Oasis was on the front lines to take the world by storm. They started out as a group of five guys who just wanted to make music and quickly escalated into a best-selling band around the world. But even more impressive than their music may be the in-fighting, especially by band leaders/brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. The vitriol spat back and forth between them became the gems of tabloid stories. Take a tip from us and take the edge off these tense tales of rock n roll with a tall boy of Supernova from Half Full Brewing. Or a glass of champagne should do nicely as well!

We conclude the tale of total pop icon Madonna with her boom into the 90's that turned into her current presence in today's music scene. With more hot takes than we initially thought possible. Her movie career takes off, she finds love and family, and after her music career takes a turn for the mature, she ends up losing herself along the way with questionable decisions both in music and in life. But she is still as significant today as she was in the 80's, so she's doing something right. We suggest grabbing a can of Madonna from Zero Gravity Brewery while you take all this in. Source: Madonna: Like An Icon by Lucy O’Brien