MUSIC is not a GENRE
MUSIC is not a GENRE goes beyond music critique, opinion, and gimmicks to get at the heart of music & how it connects to the world - from the perspective of a TRUE MUSIC INSIDER. Every kind of music is discussed and connected to cultural, social & political issues in unexpected ways. It challenges music lovers to think as if THERE IS NO BOX AT ALL. No music can be confined to a genre. And music itself can't be separated from the rest of the world. SUPPORT MxG @ patreon.com/MUSICisnotaGENRE Nick DeMatteo is a singer/songwriter/producer for the band REC Listen @ recarea.bandcamp.com or stream anywhere!
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I spend an hour with Doug Gouger of NovA and the Black Holes. He's a musician, songwriter, producer, magician, video director, balloon twister, face painter, and standup comic. We get into all things music and beyond, including his run-ins with Jerry Garcia & the Hell's Angels.
Hear all of Doug's music here:
www.novaandtheblackholes.com
And stay to the end to hear the FEATURED SONG:
NovA and the Black Holes - "All Fall Down"
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NICK – “Sample” (from the unreleased home EP, BLACK-EYED SUSAN)
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I’m jumping right into Part 2 of my new series on great producers through the ages. This week is all about the 1960s, when multitracking became a thing pretty much everywhere.
I’ll name some prominent producers from the decade, talk about the tech, and list my favorite producers, albums, artists & songs.
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Introducing a new series – The Great Producers. I’ll be covering seminal producers decade by decade.
Producers are a vital part of the music recording process. But that wasn’t always the case. In this first episode, I go over their pre-history & origins, and the early development in the 1940s-50s of what it meant to be a music producer.
AND...
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Here's the first BONUS MxTRA of Season 8! It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for THREE reasons: 1. I was psyched to dive into this topic, and equally psyched to share it with you; 2. Life gets busy & I need a schedule break, but want to make sure you still get an episode every week of the year; 3. This podcast needs your support, and I want you to know what kind of exclusive...
Are you tired of your passion for music taking a back seat to your day job? Are you tired of your fears & excuses getting in the way of your goals?
I will guide you to finally write the song that’s been inside you for years in just six weeks, by unlocking the confidence, clarity, and craft you’ve had all along.
Find out more, and schedule a free 30-minute call:
https://www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach
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(from SYNCOPY FOR THE WEIRD)
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In this week’s thrilling conclusion, I dive into the rest of Kool & the Gang’s career, starting with their most successful album, and continuing to this very year.
How much of their work do you know from the late 1980s and beyond? Did you check out after their success waned, or do you think there are lost songs & albums m...
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REC – “Make Me Break Like Everyday”
(from SYNCOPY FOR THE WEIRD)
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Consider this a companion piece to the episode on the Pointer Sisters. Kool & the Gang are yet another band with a few hits in the ‘70s, and mega hits in the ‘80s, that we take for granted, because we’re unaware of how long they’ve been together & how much other great music they released.
I aim to corre...
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(from THE SUNSHINE SEMINAR and RECcollection: THE BEST OF REC 2007-2020)
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If you’ve been a fan of this show, you know that one of my favorite production eras is 1978-82-ish, and that many of my heart artists are New Wave.
So you can imagine how psyched I was to discover the Dylan Jones book, Sweet Dreams: The Story of the New Romantics. It’s a firs...
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(from SYNCOPY FOR THE WEIRD and RECcollection: The Best of REC 2007-2020)
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There are artists whose presence we take for granted. They had hits, and those hits define them in our memories. But we might overlook how long and rich their contributions have been, and miss out on some of their greatest music.
The Pointer Sisters are one of those art...
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(from SYZYGY FOR THE WEIRD and RECcollection: The Best of REC 2007-2020)
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I’m kicking off Season 8 with YOU. Lots of you chimed in on a bunch of last season’s episodes and beyond, and you KNOW I love to chat.
Since Season 7 started with an episode titled “Hey A$$holes…”, I considered taking a gentler approach to Season 8. And then I though...
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Here's YET ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for TWO reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above & below). TWO - Season 7 is DONE, Season 8 doesn't start until late September, and I don't wanna leave you hanging.
In this BONUS MxTRA, I talk about bands & genres influenced by - and often incorporat...
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Here's YET ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for TWO reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above & below). TWO - Season 7 is DONE, Season 8 doesn't start until late September, and I don't wanna leave you hanging.
This BONUS MxTRA is in honor of the long awaited sequel to THIS IS SPINAL TAP, droppi...
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Here's YET ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for TWO reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above & below). TWO - Season 7 is DONE, Season 8 doesn't start until late September, and I don't wanna leave you hanging.
In this BONUS MxTRA, I go over the history of CDs. The technology stretches way farth...
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Here's YET ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for TWO reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above & below). TWO - Season 7 is DONE, Season 8 doesn't start until late September, and I don't wanna leave you hanging.
In this BONUS MxTRA, I talk British invasions. You probably know the ones from the 19...
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NICK – “Too Good To Me” (from WHAT IT IS)
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To close out Season 7, I’m doing the 18th volume of Death is DUMB. Every year sees its share of major music deaths, but some years & year clusters have more significant deaths than others. It’s looking like 2025 is one of those.
I talk about the major music deaths so far this year, focusing on a prominent handful of the hundr...
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This week’s PODFAST you could call the SUMMER EDITION. Taking down the rhetoric and literally jumping into the fun.
I do a big ol’ verbal mashup of songs featuring the word “jump”, starting with its first surge in the 1930s and going right up to this year.
I break down why this word has been so ever-present, and why that’s important. AND I rank the TOP TEN JUMP SONGS.
Have you ever n...
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Here's YET ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for three reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above). TWO - it's been a hell of a busy year and gig season. THREE - I don't wanna leave you hanging for a week.
In this BONUS MxTRA, I rank my TOP 40 songs by The Police. Some surprises in there for sure,...
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REC – “Rhythm 77” (from KITE TO CAMDEN)
This week’s PODFAST is the return of Quick Takes from the Continuum, but with a twist.
I usually give overviews of new albums, but it’s been hard finding complete albums worth talking about. Instead, I’m doing a midyear check-in on my 2025 playlist. I do one every year, and this year it’s called “2025alive”.
You’re gonna hear abou...
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REC – “Linear A (five12four)” (from KITE TO CAMDEN)
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MUSIC is EVERYTHING is really making up for lost time! For #37 of the series, I throw in my 28 cents on some dos & don’ts for struggling music creators – by which I mean ALL of us who aren’t in the top 1% of earners. AND I conclude with a VERY SHORT LIST of the only things you need to do to succeed.
I’ve been a st...
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Here's YET ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for three reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above). TWO - in the middle of tons of gigs, I went and got sick, so I really need this week break. THREE - I really want your opinion on this topic.
This BONUS MxTRA is all about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fa...
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