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!
Episodes
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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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For the past several episodes, I’ve been promoting my new song coaching service. This 28th PODFAST is an introduction to that.
It’s not just an introduction, it’s a tutorial. I lay out the basics, tell you my approach, and clue you in to what you’ll learn when you hire me to help you write that song you’ve been sitting on for years.
Are you ready to take the step, and...
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NICK – “Your Sister” (from THE METROGRANDE SESSIONS)
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This is the era of back-to-back MUSIC is EVERYTHING episodes! For #36 of the series, I get real about music critics and criticism.
Music criticism has taught us a lot, and often distilled what we need or want to know into digestible forms. But like social media, it’s often filled with assumptions, errors, and bias...
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REC - "Song OK" (from the album, KITE TO CAMDEN - out worldwide!)
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In my 35th installment of the MUSIC is EVERYTHING opinion series, I throw down on rockism and poptimism, two frequently opposing beliefs about what music is considered good and worthy of respect.
Both beliefs are rooted in music analysis and criticism, and are as prevalent today as they’ve ever been. I...
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In ROUND 6 of BackTalk, Steve Erickson & I dissect college radio. It’s often seen as a haven for new, diverse, and obscure music, and thus more inclusive than mainstream radio. That may be true, but does it have its own gatekeeping issues?
We get into that, as well as its history, current state, how it compares to other forms of independent and online radio, and where it might be go...
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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 - I'm in the middle of a busy gig season. THREE - I had SO MUCH FUN with this topic that I had to share it sooner than later.
This BONUS MxTRA is all about art pop. I give a more accurate defini...
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The Drop – “Outerloper” (from LONG HELD GRUDGES)
Welcome to MxG’s 10th catchup episode!
I run down fan comments, mention things I missed, get into some heated disagreements, and talk about why MxG has not just pushed the envelope in Season 7, it’s broken it altogether.
I have only one question for you: What should I talk about next? Discuss dammit!
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