Mark is a lifelong music fan, former radio obsessive, and unapologetic GenX listener who believes great songs still exist you just have to dig for them. He also spent the better part of 30 years performing and recording with various bands around Northeast Ohio as a drummer and percussionistSongs That Don’t Suck started as a personal challenge: listen to as much new music as possible and surface what’s actually worth hearing. It turned into a weekly podcast, a growing archive, and a community of listeners who value discovery over dopamine.No hot takes. No trend chasing. Just honest listening.
Foo Fighters played a three-hour marathon in Cleveland, a Prince tribute band turned into old person prom, and five new songs deserve your ears this week.
Discover the fascinating science behind earworms (Involuntary Musical Imagery) and explore five "from the vault" track recommendations that will get stuck in your head for all the right reasons.
Explore the wild history of cover songs, from 1950s "covers" to modern "Brain Bending" masterpieces! Plus, we breakdown 5 must-hear covers by Dirty Honey, Cake, Anthrax, and more.
The top 10 songs from the first half of 2026 ranked by gut and listening data. Indie rock, swampy grooves, and a few artists you genuinely need to know about.
A 21-year-old politics major sat in with a professional orchestra on a whim. This episode is about what happens when musicians stay ready — and one pop-operatic, and three bands keeping the grunge flame burning.
Weird Al Yankovic has sold 12 million albums, won 5 Grammys, and debuted at #1. The Rock Hall has never once nominated him. This week, we make the case. Plus, we have new music from Des Rocks, DMAs and more!