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Oct. 27, 2026

Why Blake from Joyous Wolf Keeps Coming Back to His Les Paul

The guitar that feels like home. Blake from Joyous Wolf explains why his Les Paul is his first choice for the band’s sound. Guitar players—what is your go-to? #JoyousWolf #LesPaul #GuitarPlayers #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 26, 2026

The Story Behind Hornets Nest | Get Out Alive

A heavy song about knowing when to set a boundary. Get Out Alive explains the meaning behind Hornets Nest. Which song has helped you put a feeling into words? #GetOutAlive #HornetsNest #HeavyMusic #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 25, 2026

Is Fearless Still One of Taylor Swift’s Best Albums?

Fearless opened the door to a whole new era for Taylor Swift. Is it still one of her best albums? Tell us your favorite track. #TaylorSwift #Fearless #Swifties #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 24, 2026

Did Marty Schwartz Teach You Guitar Too?

If you learned guitar on YouTube, you probably know this face. Did Marty Schwartz teach you your first song too? #MartySchwartz #GuitarLessons #Guitar #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 23, 2026

What David Gilmour Teaches Us About Giving Music Space

Sometimes the space in a song is what makes it work. Our conversation with Joyous Wolf gets into David Gilmour’s influence and giving the music room to breathe. What guitarist shaped your taste? #DavidGilmour #PinkFloyd #JoyousWolf #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 22, 2026

Country Music Hooks Deserve Some Credit

Country music hooks deserve some credit. Beyond the trucks-and-beer jokes, which country chorus gets stuck in your head? #CountryMusic #MusicDebate #MusicFans #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 21, 2026

That Moment When a Song Finally Clicks | Get Out Alive

That moment when separate layers finally become a song. Get Out Alive talks about the part of music production that still feels like magic. Musicians—what is your favorite part of the process? #GetOutAlive #MusicProduction #Songwriting #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 21, 2026

The Wild Finals Of Our Best Artist Bracket

A song can be perfectly tuned, perfectly written, and still feel… fake. So where do we draw the line when AI music, pitch correction, and “industry normal” tools all start to blur together? We kick things off with the kind of chaos you expect from us: weekend updates, an Outback…

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Oct. 20, 2026

Where Does The Eminem Show Rank for You?

The Eminem Show takes us straight back to the early 2000s. Where does it rank among Eminem’s albums for you? #Eminem #TheEminemShow #2000sMusic #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 19, 2026

How Strawberry Alarm Clock Built A Psychedelic Legacy

Send in your music story! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1982180/fan_mail/new) One photo shoot, one rack of East Indian clothing, and a split-second decision turned into Strawberry Alarm Clock’s most recognizable symbol: the kurta. We sit down with George, Gene, Mark, and Howie to unpack the real story behind the “Incense And Peppermints” era, how…

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Oct. 19, 2026

What Was Your First Crowd-Surfing Song?

Your first crowd-surfing song stays with you. Ours was Papa Roach’s Last Resort. What was yours? #PapaRoach #CrowdSurfing #LiveMusic #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 18, 2026

Gen Z Discovered Creed—and Longtime Fans Have Feelings

Gen Z discovered Creed—and the longtime fans have feelings. Harley shares his very unserious music-gatekeeping moment with Chaz from Get Out Alive. Which band did you love before its comeback? #Creed #RockMusic #MusicNostalgia #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 18, 2026

Gen Z Discovered Creed—and Longtime Fans Have Feelings

Gen Z discovered Creed—and the longtime fans have feelings. Harley shares his very unserious music-gatekeeping moment with Chaz from Get Out Alive. Which band did you love before its comeback? #Creed #RockMusic #MusicNostalgia #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 17, 2026

Garth Brooks vs. George Strait: Debate Turns Into Singing

Garth Brooks or George Strait? We tried to settle the bracket. Naturally, it turned into singing. Who gets your vote? #GarthBrooks #GeorgeStrait #CountryMusic #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 16, 2026

Does AI Take the Soul Out of Music? | Joyous Wolf

Can AI help make music without taking away its soul? Blake from Joyous Wolf and Harley draw a line between useful tools and replacing creativity. Where would you draw that line? #JoyousWolf #AIMusic #MusicDebate #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 15, 2026

Harry Styles vs. Lady Gaga: Easy Pick or Tough Call?

Harry Styles vs. Lady Gaga. One of us thinks it's easy. The other isn't so sure. Who advances? #HarryStyles #LadyGaga #PopMusic #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 14, 2026

How Well Do We Know Each Other’s Music Taste

We’ve argued about music for so long that it felt inevitable to finally put our friendship on the line, so we play a music Newlywed Game and try to guess each other’s answers under pressure. It starts as a simple “how well do we know each other’s music taste” challenge,…

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Oct. 14, 2026

Never Shuffle Pink Floyd? Album Fans Will Understand

Pink Floyd on shuffle: harmless or sacrilege? We debate why some albums deserve your full attention, in order. Are you an album listener or a playlist person? #PinkFloyd #ClassicRock #MusicDebate #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 13, 2026

Zac Brown Band vs. Chris Stapleton: Pick Your Winner

Zac Brown Band or Chris Stapleton? Our country bracket gets personal. Who gets your vote? #ZacBrownBand #ChrisStapleton #CountryMusic #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 12, 2026

We Decide Which Bands Deserve Redemption: Bracket Pt. 3

We’ve somehow turned into full-time music judges, and the bracket is only getting messier. Part three is where we stop debating the obvious winners and start arguing about redemption: which artists who already lost deserve a second chance and why. It’s the kind of debate that sounds simple until you’re…

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Oct. 12, 2026

I Just Want to Play Guitar—My Singing Days Are Over

Sometimes you just want to play guitar. Harley explains why singing has taken a back seat—and the reaction says it all. Musicians: vocals, instrument, or both? #GuitarPlayers #MusicianLife #HookAndBridge #shorts

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Oct. 11, 2026

The Wild Finals Of Our Best Artist Bracket

Send in your music story! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1982180/fan_mail/new) A song can be perfectly tuned, perfectly written, and still feel… fake. So where do we draw the line when AI music, pitch correction, and “industry normal” tools all start to blur together? We kick things off with the kind of chaos you expect…

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Oct. 11, 2026

The Darkside Of Music: Lou Pearlman Pt.2

Today we continue and conclude the saga of Lou Pearlmans case.

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Oct. 11, 2026

Elton John vs. Billy Joel: Pick Your Piano Legend

Elton John vs. Billy Joel. Two piano legends, one winner. Who are you sending to the next round? #EltonJohn #BillyJoel #ClassicRock #HookAndBridge #shorts

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