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.
Live music lovers, rejoice 🎸 — full review of The Struts & Dirty Honey at House of Blues Cleveland + 4 new indie rock tracks you need in your playlist.
Concerts, guitar solos, and four killer tracks — this week’s "Songs That Don’t Suck" covers a blazing set by The Band FEEL, reflects on the lost art of shredding, and dives into new music from Galactic Empire, Hayley Williams, Wintersleep, and Kula Shaker.
Explore the Ship of Theseus paradox in rock bands: who’s the real band when no originals remain? Plus, discover six standout new tracks in this week’s episode of Songs That Don’t Suck. Includes Leona Rue, Jayler, Dinosaur Pile‑Up, The Thing, Oston, and Laura Jane Grace.
This episode of Songs That Don't Suck dives deep into the cultural power of MTV as the original social media, before spotlighting five powerful new singer-songwriter tracks. From synth-soaked nostalgia to protest folk-rock, it’s a playlist you won’t want to miss.
What makes a truly unforgettable cover song? In this episode of Songs That Don't Suck, Mark breaks down the art of the perfect cover—from lounge-style rap medleys to Johnny Cash's legendary take on NIN. Plus, five 🔥 new tracks you need to hear right now.
Take a trip through the best new music of 2025 (so far) with Mark Bradbourne on the 3rd Annual Songs That Don’t Suck Mid-Year Review. Discover 10 standout tracks that have dominated the year and playlists alike.
Relive the cozy and captivating Ryan Adams Heartbreaker 25th anniversary show at Akron’s Goodyear Theater, plus fresh song picks from Blü Eyes, Zilch, The Lemonheads, Red Rum Club, and Ando San—tuned for pop, grunge, indie, alt-country‑punk, and funky hip‑hop vibes on Songs That Don’t Suck!
Mark Bradbourne explores the musical legacy of rockstar offspring and dives into five standout new tracks—from Michigander’s collaboration to Big Wheels’ gritty vocals. A melodic journey you won't want to miss!
🎧 Dive into Episode 123 of Songs That Don’t Suck, where Mark Bradbourne explores the euphoric science of live music and reviews fresh tracks from Ethan Bortnick, Big Wreck, Paige Fish, and Kanadia. A must-read for Gen X music lovers still chasing that perfect riff.