There's so much more to music than what meets the ear. Musicology With Kurt is a podcast which explores beyond the chords to find and appreciate the hidden details of the music that you love, or might never have heard of.
Previously known as Musicology With The Eagle (Episodes 1 to 17)
Fresh from a vacation to my home country, I ponder what it means to make South African music, and offer 'The Answer' to any listeners interested in finding some great South African artists. We also deconstruct The 1975's brand-new pop-funk single 'Love Me', and delve into the archives of Johnny Cash's legacy-saving American Recordings series, focusing on 1994's stripped-down masterpiece of the same name.
Read MoreThis week, I look at tradition and how certain artists are adhering to it. With the announcement of Sam Smith as the singer of the new James Bond theme, we look back at past Bond themes to determine what makes a great one. We also have a listen to The Arcs - a new retro-soul side project from Dan Auerbach - and go searching for The Tallest Man On Earth and his 2013 watershed moment There's No Leaving Now.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, I look at rock 'n roll through various lenses, whether it's dealing with the inevitable aging of rockstars (Lemmy Kilmister), absorbing past influences to strike out in a new persona (Thunderbitch), or sidestepping your peers to experiment and evolve (Incubus).
Read MoreThis week, I express my frustrations with award shows after finding out that my childhood friend was recently nominated for 2 MTV Video Music Awards as a co-director of the stunning music video for Irish singer-songwriter Hozier's 'Take Me To Church'. We also admire the confidence of indie rockers Foals in delivering their latest slice of arena-funk What Went Down, and soak up the wisdom from hip hop grandmaster GZA on his 2005 chess-themed concept album.
Read MoreThis week, I expose the ugly side of online interactions with musicians, using recent case studies from Scottish indie pop trio CHVRCHES and their fellow countrymen Frightened Rabbit. But it's not all doom and gloom...or is it? We also have a glossy new single out from dexterous alternative rockers Mutemath, and remember stoner rock veterans Kyuss' 1994 riff-fest Welcome To Sky Valley.
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