Author: MB

In Episode 37 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark dives into the post-COVID concert industry, rising ticket prices, venue greed, and five killer new tracks—including three standout Aussie bands and a new release from Jimmy Buffett’s final album.

Episode 36 of Songs That Don’t Suck takes a heartfelt detour as host Mark Bradbourne pays tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Dive into deep cuts, personal stories, and a celebration of a life lived in three-quarter time.

In Episode 35 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne dives into TikTok’s disruptive role in the music industry, serves up a gritty metal cover of Johnny Cash, and shares five genre-spanning tracks from Turnpike Troubadours, Royal Tusk, Cam Cole, The Paper Kites, and The Last Dinner Party.

In Episode 34 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne recaps his fanboy-fueled experience seeing The Bites live, shares a Lemmy-led metal Beatles cover, and serves up five fresh tracks from Guns N’ Roses, The Grogans, Hawxx, Des Rocs, and (yep) The Bites. Pure rock joy, no filler.

In Episode 33 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark heads to a Cleveland apartment-turned-venue to catch Fox Royale live, breaks down a listener-submitted cover of “Tom’s Diner,” and delivers five new tracks from Royal Blood, Electric Enemy, Twin Temple, Nothing But Thieves, and The Sherlocks—plus some musical ranting, raving, and rock revelation.

In Episode 32 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne celebrates Iron Maiden’s Nico McBrain’s recovery, spotlights The Wild Feathers’ unplugged re-release, and breaks down five new tracks from Brenn!, Wilco, The Pale White, Momrock, and The Rolling People—plus a smooth-as-silk Madonna cover by The Dip.

In Episode 31 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark and Jenna dissect a disappointing Gen Z-led live show, highlight the difference between content creators and seasoned performers, and share five tracks that span blues rock, swing revival, and modern outlaw country. Yes, it’s a genre buffet—and it slaps.

🎙 Songs That Don’t Suck – Episode 30: The Week the Music Died (Sort Of)A love letter…

Episode 29 of Songs That Don’t Suck is a bittersweet one. Mark reflects on the aging rock icons like Ozzy and Phil Collins, shares a brilliant acoustic cover of Alanis Morissette, and introduces five fresh tracks from Dan Auerbach, Boskat, Greensky Bluegrass, Durry, and Spanish Love Songs.

In Episode 28 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark returns with eight standout new tracks from artists like The Struts, Dirty Honey, and Back to Yours. Plus, a brain-bending Led Zeppelin–Johnny Cash mashup kicks off the show. Let’s bring rock back! 🎸🔥