Songs That Don't Suck
"Songs That Don't Suck" is a podcast hosted by an aging GenXer who scours through hundreds of newly released songs each week, seeking fresh artists and sounds to avoid replaying the hits of his youth. Covering all genres from folk to heavy metal, this dedicated music enthusiast navigates through the overwhelming daily deluge of 100,000 new songs, separating the gems from the noise. Tune in weekly to discover standout tracks as the host unearths the best of the best from the streaming platforms' vast and varied offerings.
Episodes
Episode 151 - Season 4 of Songs That Donât Suck kicks off with host Mark resetting the mission, dunking on media âbest ofâ lists, and spotlighting five killer new tracksâfrom Dicey Hollow to Tom Morelloâthat prove great new music is still out there if you know where to look.
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Celebrate the Songs That Donât Suck Season 3 finale (Episode 150) with a look back at three years of music discovery, Spotify Wrapped insanity, big podcast growth, âconcert churchâ highlights, and the 2025 Donât Sucky Awards winners across seven gloriously chaotic categories.
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Dive into the holiday spirit as Mark revisits the legacy of A Very Special Christmas and spotlights this weekâs four standout tracks from Snocaps, AVTT/PTTN, Van Buren, and The Lone Bellow. A nostalgic, music-packed episode perfect for indie fans and Christmas-playlist builders alike.
A power-pop-packed week on Songs That Donât Suck! Mark breaks down Olivia Deanâs battle against scalpers, the live music ticketing crisis, and five retro-influenced tracks you need to hear right now. Discover Beatles-esque harmonies, indie grooves, and baroque-pop brilliance.
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Dive into this weekâs episode of Songs That Donât Suck as Mark contrasts the soul of human-made music with the rising tidal wave of AI-generated tracks. Plus: four incredible new indie, emo-leaning, and atmospheric songs from Juno Pearl, Spanish Love Songs, Searows, and The Rooks.Â
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Dive into this weekâs episode of Songs That Donât Suck, where host Mark Bradbourne geeks out over a new book that fuses music history with deep dataâUncharted Territory by Chris Dalla Riva. Plus, five must-hear new tracks from The Format, The Boondocks, Ugly UK, The Pale White, and Scarhaven. Data nerds and music lovers, this oneâs for you.
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This week on Songs That Donât Suck, Mark dives into the lost art of mixtapes, what made them magical, and contrasts them with todayâs algorithm-driven playlists. Plus, four killer tracks from Robert Delong, Tors with Jade Bird, Black Orchid Empire, and Howl Owl Howl.
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On this episode of Songs That Don't Suck, Mark dives into the overuse of nostalgic songs in TV and film, asking when itâs clever versus just lazy. Plus, five killer new tracks youâve probably never heard â and should.
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Mark dives into the latest episode of Songs ThatâŻDonâtâŻSuck, where we deliver a highâvoltage concert review featuring the funkârock powerhouse High Fade and the progâjam juggernaut Round Trip â plus four freshly released tracks you gotta hear.
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This week on Songs That Donât Suck, host Mark shares an unreal experience: seeing Metallica perform live⌠at his companyâs corporate conference. 𤯠Yes, you read that right. Plus, he unpacks a heavy week of live music and brings us five fresh tracks you need on your radarâfrom grunge revival to Americana gems.
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Americaâs indie venues are powering local economiesâand still going broke. This episode of Songs That Donât Suck breaks down why your favorite small venue is barely hanging on, plus fresh tracks from Spanish Love Songs, Blonde Rose, Joel Tyler King, AIRFLO, and Shua.
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Join host Mark on this weekâs episode of Songs That Donât Suck â from a rollicking Bridge City Sinners concert review to deep dives on fresh tracks by Megadeth, The Utopiates, Twin City, The Clause, and Scarhaven.Â
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On this weekâs Songs That Donât Suck, Mark rants on Spotifyâs AI crackdown, Live Nationâs price gouging, and serves four new tracks you need to hear â from Wednesday to Tom Corscadden
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This week on Songs That Don't Suck, Mark reflects on the lost art of truly listening to musicâalone, undistracted, and emotionally immersed. Plus, he dives into five killer new tracks you need to hear now from Roxferry, RAGEFLOWER, YungBlood + Aerosmith and More!
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In this powerful episode of Songs That Donât Suck, host Mark Bradbourne opens up about pre-planning his parents' funerals and the deeply personal role music plays in saying goodbye. Plus, he dives into killer new tracks from KT Tunstall, Stella and the Very Messed, Brian Dunne, and Hayden Everett.
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Explore the surprising comeback of cassette tapes, the enduring power of physical media, and discover five fresh tracks from artists like Glitterfox, Will Hoge, and Big Thief in this week's episode of Songs That Don't Suck.
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Dive into Mark's electric concert recap of Nine Inch Nailsâ Peel it Back Tour in Cleveland, plus five new songs from Maya Lakhani, Sydney Shea, The Mukherjee Development, Giobia, and Cinema Stereo. Discover music that doesnât suck!
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This week on Songs That Donât Suck, Mark dives into the eerie rise of AI-generated music faking indie and folk artistsâincluding full albums appearing under real artist names on Spotify. Plus, killer new tracks from The Bogards, The Publics, Scarhaven, and Nuns of the Tundra. Tune in for truth, riffs, and resistance.
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In this episode of Songs That Don't Suck, Mark Bradbourne dives into Luminateâs 2024 mid-year report, unpacks the decline of music festivals, champions physical media, and shares five fresh tracks from Goose, The Royston Club, The Trusted, Grace Potter, and Spinal Tap (ft. Elton John). Are you part of the 18%? Letâs find out.
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Live music lovers, rejoice đ¸ â full review of The Struts & Dirty Honey at House of Blues Cleveland + 4 new indie rock tracks you need in your playlist.
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