🚫 No More Facebook. No More Threads. Just Music That Matters.
Mark Bradbourne is fed up—and we love to see it.
Before diving into this week’s tunes, Mark gets some things off his chest. Facebook? Deleted. Threads? Ghosted. Twitter? Already in the bin. His reasons?
- 🎯 Zero engagement
- 💀 Overrun by “creators” not listeners
- 🧠 Content drowned in ads, AI, and algorithm sludge
“Most of the content is AI bullshit. So I’m limiting what I focus on.”
From now on, the only places you’ll find Mark and Songs That Don’t Suck are:
- Instagram 📸 (to connect with the artists)
- BlueSky 🌤️ (because it’s not evil)
- SongsThatDontSuck.net 🧠 (pure, algorithm-free curation)
📊 Spotify Wrapped Let You Down? Try Last.fm
Sick of Spotify’s lackluster 2023 Wrapped? Mark recommends Last.fm as a data-rich alternative with:
- 🎧 Scrobbling that tracks every song
- 📈 Weekly and yearly reports
- 🧠 “Mainstream score” that shows how normcore (or not) your taste is
- 🔁 Repeat stats, new discoveries, listening clocks, and more
“I’m about 50% mainstream—and I was kind of proud of that.”
🔥 This Week’s 5 Songs That Absolutely Don’t Suck
1. 🎤 You’re All Right – The IDKs
This track kicks off with punky energy and Joe Strummer-style vocals. It’s raw, earnest, and perfectly lo-fi in all the right places. Plus, the bass mix is thicc.
“He’s not the best singer, but he’s got the right voice for this song.”
🎸 For fans of: The Clash, early Arctic Monkeys
2. ❤️ I’m Alright – JohnnySwim
Mark calls this “the affirmation he needed.” It’s the fourth appearance for this husband-wife duo, and it might be their most empowering yet. Honest, anthemic, and beautifully constructed.
“You’ve survived every worst day so far—you’ve got a 100% success rate.”
🎵 For fans of: The Civil Wars, NEEDTOBREATHE, heartfelt resilience
3. 🧠 Mr. Mr. – Telecom
Beatles fans, listen up. This debut single is drenched in Paperback Writer-style jangle and power pop goodness. Infectiously upbeat and beautifully layered.
“If you want to be in a good mood, this is the track.”
🎧 For fans of: The Beatles, Jellyfish, Sloan
4. ✨ The Lights Won’t Shine Forever – Floodlights
Half-spoken, half-sung, this track oozes Pulp vibes (especially “Common People”) with a bit of modern indie flair. Chill grooves, floating guitar lines, and real emotional punch.
“When it works, it works. And this works.”
🎙️ For fans of: Pulp, The Killers, LCD Soundsystem
5. 💔 Every Stage of a Genuine Heartbreak – Big Society
This one’s all about the build: scratchy guitars, a tension-loaded percussive hit, and a slow-burn into a gorgeous bridge. The arrangement is cinematic and satisfying.
“I was hooked from beginning to end. This is how you structure a song.”
🎶 For fans of: Radiohead, Elbow, mid-tempo melancholy magic
🖥️ Join the Real Music Nerds
Mark wants you to ditch the noise and plug into the Songs That Don’t Suck community the old-fashioned way:
- 🌐 SongsThatDontSuck.net – No AI. No algorithm. Just music.
- 💬 Recommend a band, send feedback, or just say hi.
- 🛍️ Grab podcast merch or subscribe to the newsletter
- 📢 Tell your friends—the realest way to grow the pod
🔊 Audiogram Embed:
🎧 Stream every featured song from this episode at SongsThatDontSuck.net or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎨 …and I quote.
❝ I don’t want a penny. I do this because I love finding music and when that ends, so does the podcast. ❞
— Mark Bradbourne 🎙️
Next episode? Maybe a banger. Maybe a weeper. Definitely a track that doesn’t suck. Until then, unsubscribe from the nonsense and tune into something real. 🎙️🔥
