Posts by MB

In Episode 97 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne breaks down Rick Wakeman’s searing critique of the modern music industry, pushes back against AI-generated “art,” and shares five killer tracks—from alt-country gems to California blues rock and gritty indie honesty. 🧠🎶💿

In Episode 96 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne dives into the world of fake bands (Spinal Tap, anyone?), reviews a stunning Wild Feathers show in Columbus, and highlights three emotionally charged tracks from Kid Kopeche, Jack Kays, and Nathan Graham. 🎸🎤🎬

In Episode 95 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne vents about the current state of rock, reflects on Iron Maiden’s epic Pittsburgh set (with a surprise Mongolian metal opener), and shares three furious, riff-heavy tracks that punched through an otherwise trash week. 🔥🎸🧨

In Episode 94 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne recaps a mind-blowing night with the Cleveland Orchestra, debunks a vinyl sales myth, and drops four must-hear tracks—from Lars Ulrich’s kids to a genre-bending jazz-fusion trio. Plus, Flycatcher delivers an Everclear-meets-grunge anthem that’ll stick with you. 🎼🎧🔥

In Episode 93 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne reflects on the legacy of Iron Maiden’s original frontman Paul Di'Anno, confronts college students' apathy toward live music, and spins five fresh tracks—from gritty rock to folky punk. Plus, honorable mentions for High Fade and JOHNNYSWIM. 🤘🧑‍🎤📻

In this heartfelt episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne takes us to church—literally—at The Ark in Ann Arbor, then pivots into vinyl industry woes and three standout tracks featuring Andrew Bird, Cake, and The Wombats. Come for the commentary, stay for the tunes.

In Episode 91 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne explores music’s power to unlock memory and bring joy to dementia patients, then shifts gears into five killer tracks—from indie pop and Cleveland riot grrrl to prog-rock titans Dream Theater. Emotional, hilarious, and sonically diverse. 🎶🧠🔥

This week on Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne gets nostalgic for '90s culture—and frustrated with our algorithmic era. From lamenting empty local shows to discovering modern artists channeling Queen, Ice-T, and The Beatles, this episode is a genre-hopping trip through the past, present, and future of real music. 🎸📼

In this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne reflects on the creative collapse of the band Jellyfish and what it reveals about the struggles of band life. He then dives into four genre-crossing tracks, from atmospheric indie and bluesy funk to modern baroque-pop perfection. 🎶

On this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne explores the science and soul of “frisson” — that goosebump-raising, music-fueled skin orgasm — and serves up five killer tracks that might just trigger it. From folk-rock harmonies to grunge-heavy grooves and jazz flute solos, this lineup has spine-tingles written all over it.