Episode 102 Recap
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Episode 102 Recap

Mark Bradbourne fires up another bold episode of Songs That Don’t Suck with hot takes on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s identity crisis, plus four killer tracks from Elijah Elias, Duller, The Cold Stares, and Yam Haus. From power pop to bluesy riff-rock, this episode is for true music obsessives. 🎙️⚡
Episode 101 Recap
Posted inEpisode Recaps Season 3

Episode 101 Recap

Season 3 of Songs That Don’t Suck kicks off with host Mark Bradbourne digging into Spotify’s sketchy tactics, unveiling a genius backup plan for slow music weeks, and spotlighting five killer tracks from The Darkness, Royal Republic, Dead Pony, Ace Monroe, and Kate Leary. Oh—and he totally schools Rolling Stone. 🎧🔥
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Episode 100 Recap

In Episode 100—the Season 2 finale of Songs That Don’t Suck—Mark Bradbourne hosts the 2024 Don’t Suckie Awards! He reflects on his year of music discovery, concert adventures, and announces the winners across rock, folk, indie, metal, pop, country, and unicorn genres. 🎉🏆🎶
Posted inEpisode Recaps Season 2

Episode 98 Recap

In Episode 98 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne explores the booming value of global music copyrights, blasts the rise of “fake music” and AI streaming scams, and shares five emotionally raw singer-songwriter tracks—including returning favorites and a standout from Joy Oladokun. 🎙️📈🧠
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Episode 97 Recap

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. 🧠🎶💿
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Episode 96 Recap

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. 🎸🎤🎬
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Episode 95 Recap

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. 🔥🎸🧨
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Episode 94 Recap

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. 🎼🎧🔥
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Episode 93 Recap

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. 🤘🧑‍🎤📻