Author: MB
In Episode 27 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark shares his top 10 favorite tracks from the first half of 2023. Based on streaming data, gut instinct, and replay value, this list celebrates emerging artists, masterful songwriting, and music that stuck. 🎧
In Episode 26 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark celebrates the halfway point of 2023 with a brain-bending Dolly Parton cover, fresh rock tracks from across the globe, and a surprisingly uplifting Barenaked Ladies tune. 🎸
In Episode 25, Mark crashes a fancy AI dinner party and ends up talking about his podcast. Plus: a sneak peek at the “last” Beatles song, a pop-punk Kelly Clarkson cover, and five fresh tracks from Secondhand Sound, Stepsons, Spanish Love Songs, Young the Giant, and The Pink Spiders.
In Episode 24, Mark and his daughter Jenna review Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Detroit—from screaming fans to surprise tears. Plus, a Maddie Wilson cover of “The Archer” and five new tracks from Dirty Blonde, The Sheratons, Skies Behind, Cold War Kids, and Super Bloom.
In Episode 23 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne dives into movie soundtracks that outshine their films, shares a twangy Rilo Kiley cover, and features five standout tracks—including Jelly Roll’s genre-bending anthem and Half Moon Run’s rhythmically wild “Nine Beat.”
In Episode 22 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne pays tribute to Tina Turner with a soulful Al Green cover, highlights two rising German punk bands, and features a gorgeous unplugged collaboration between Shad and The Lickerish Quartet. Plus, five fresh tracks to boost your playlist.
In Episode 21 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne recaps Foo Fighters’ livestream debut of Josh Freese, shares a rockabilly Dylan cover by Mike Ness, and spotlights five standout tracks from Loser, Portugal. The Man, Bully, Isabelle Dumas, and Foo Fighters’ emotionally gutting new single, “Under You.”
In Episode 20 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne reflects on Eurovision FOMO, shares a chill lounge cover of “Back in Black,” and introduces five standout tracks from Noah Kahan, The Warning, Des Rocs, Kuinka, and Lovejoy. No hits required—just songs that don’t suck.
In Episode 19 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark updates us on the Ed Sheeran copyright verdict, shares a poignant cover of “Ohio” by Katie Pruitt, and spins new tracks from Brydie Costello, Wolfmother, Danielle Ponder, The Utopiates, and the legendary Bush.
In Episode 18 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne unpacks the Ed Sheeran copyright trial, features a haunting German cover of Britney Spears’ “Toxic,” and delivers six fresh tracks—from Aussie psych pop to UK street grooves. New music from The Gaslight Anthem, Deertick, Crawlers, The Murlocs, Cam Cole & more.