The Music List

Few hall of fames seem to have the controversy as the Rock Hall. Every year, new inductees make music fans scratch their heads while those that are snubbed for another year make those same fans shake their fist. The Rock Hall has complicated matters by broadening their inductees beyond rock artists. R&B acts, pop stars, and country artists are getting the red carpet treatment while some rock and roll legends are on the outside ...

Over the decades, it's not only the movies that have frightened people out of their wits. Television has a long, storied history of keeping people awake at night as well. In fact, there is something routinely grotesque about awaiting your own terror-inducing sleep deprivation on a weekly basis. These frightening episodic programs can't lure you in with rainbows and unicorns. No, they set the stage with some of the eeriest, mood-set...

The siblings are back—Ben, Heather, and Beth—taking a wild ride through the dark and legendary catalog of the Godfather of Heavey Metal. From Sabbath’s heavy beginnings to Ozzy’s solo anthems, they debate which songs truly define the man, the myth, the madman. But just when things start to get over the top, or day we say, mountain, they bring in a guest who knows Ozzy’s riffs better than most—an expert metal guitarist with encyclop...

While the United States is the undisputed birthplace of rock and roll, the Brits have put together a collection of some of the greatest bands in the history of popular music. In fact, if you made a Mount Rushmore of the greatest rock bands of all time and all four bands came from Great Britain, that argument would likely hold water. With legendary bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones...

Remember the good old days when you couldn't just skip the commercials? Maybe you could fast forward through them if you recorded a show on VHS, but then it got all grainy. You had to rewind and fast forward, rewind and fast forward, because it would skip and jump and never land in the right spot to start the show? That's right, the good old 80s! They had some great commercial jingles, didn't they? Here are the episode and the deba...

Grab your leather, crank up the volume, and prepare for a loud, sleezy ride down the Sunset Strip! In this episode of The Music List, we’re diving headfirst into the debauchery, decadence, and downright legendary riffs of Mötley Crüe. Will Home Sweet Home melt enough hearts to claim the top spot, or will a deep cut roar past the hits? Expect fierce debates, sibling betrayals, and plenty of headbanging as we battle it out to create ...

Ray Charles famously sang, "What'd I say?" A lot of times, musicians genuinely leave their audiences asking that very thing. The siblings bring that question to life once again with a variety of musicians across a wide range of genres. Do these musicians have a soft spot for potty humor, or are we just hearing things? Is Ronnie Dunn a superhero, or is he playing games with us? Find out all of these answers and more as we dive into ...

Get your Union Jacks ready and tease that hair high—this week, the siblings crank up the amps and dive headfirst into the glam metal glory of Def Leppard! From Sheffield steel to Hysteria-fueled superstardom, we’re ranking the very best tracks from one of rock’s most explosive hit machines. Will “Photograph” outshine “Love Bites”? Does “Pour Some Sugar on Me” still rule the arena, or will a deep cut steal the crown?

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Sun, sand, and a soundtrack to fall in love to! In this special episode of The Music List Podcast, regular host Heather teams up with husband and TML producer, Shaun, to craft the ultimate summer romance mixtape. Together, they dive into the songs that capture the thrill of a summer fling, the warmth of long, lazy evenings, and the bittersweet nostalgia that lingers when the season fades. From classic love ballads to fresh Top 10 h...

In this high-octane episode of The Music List Podcast, regular host Heather is joined by the podcast’s ever-opinionated producer Shaun and special guest Hallie for a ride down memory lane—and maybe a few backroads with questionable speed limits. The panel tackles the question: “What is your 90 in a 35?”—those songs that make you lose all sense of speed, reason, and occasionally the law.

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While rock and roll tends to put an emphasis on the frontman (or frontwoman) of a band, it's important to note that bands are made up of multiple members. It's one of the defining characteristics of a band. And many bands have a distinct number 2- a member who has their own following, and their contributions to the group are undeniable and extraordinary. Sometimes, it's because of their virtuosic ability on their instrument. Others...

For Ben's birthday, the siblings square off in this episode on one of his favorite artists of all time- Alan Jackson. Alan Jackson is one of the bestselling artists in the history of country music with more than 75 million albums sold. He's had 38 singles crack the top five on the charts with a staggering 35 of those peaking at #1. He's also out of room on his fireplace mantle for more awards after winning dozens of major awards in...

Cities in the United States do not have the longevity of influencing western and world music as their European counterpoints- Vienna, Berlin, and London certainly come to mind. However, the United States has come on as the world leader in music over the last century. Starting with ragtime, the United States became the primary innovator of modern popular music. The United States is the birthplace of rock and roll, country music, hip...

Reba McEntire is the Queen of Country Music. With over 41 million albums sold in the United States alone, she is the 7th best-selling female artist in history. Not country music history, all of it. With one of the most prolific recording careers in history, one that spans nearly 50 years of studio albums, landing on the five best songs out of her entire discography is a task not for the faint of heart. Luckily, the siblings are pre...

Sometimes a category is so big, you know going into the episode that the siblings are bound to disagree. This is one of those categories. Rock and roll is so diverse, so wide-ranging, and now with over 70 years of history behind it, that banging out the five best male rock vocalists of all time is a daunting task. Without question, some legendary vocalists won't make the cut. But will there be a surprise in the top 5? Listen to thi...

The siblings love a good holiday, and with a strong family heritage that extends to the island of Ireland, St. Patrick 's Day is a worth a special episode. But, beware, not all luck is good luck. Sometimes you get a "good run of bad luck" and sometimes "when you're hot, you're hot." So, "Good Luck, Babe," and enjoy this episode dedicated to songs about luck!

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Are you about to give up on your new year resolutions? Are you about to quit going to the gym or stop that run quota you set for yourself at the end of 2024? Well, don't give up just yet! Let The Music List help you by providing you a playlist of songs that are GUARANTEED to keep you motivated and hitting that track or pumping the iron. Well, maybe not guaranteed, but definitely, probably more likely. In this episode, the siblings ...