In this special midyear recap of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne reveals his top 10 favorite tracks from the first half of 2024, recaps podcast evolution, and shares gratitude to listeners. Featuring Swim School, Maggie Rogers, Amigo the Devil, and more, this episode is your playlist goldmine.
In this week’s episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne unpacks the RIAA’s AI lawsuits, praises Spotify’s crackdown on fake streaming, and delivers six killer tracks—from psych-rock juggernauts to stomp-and-holler anthems. Plus: the podcast shoutout you didn’t know you needed.
In this community-powered episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne highlights 5 must-hear tracks, gives a shoutout to local artists, and unpacks Queen’s massive $1.2B catalog sale. Plus: odd time signatures, fiddle-powered indie, and a reminder that every big act started small.
In this Father’s Day edition of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne explores the legacy of dad rock, shares a hilarious look at Divorce Core and Yacht Rock, and delivers four fresh tracks from Pale Waves, The Manatees, Honeyglaze, and Clairo—with a guest assist from his buddy Clayton.
Nostalgia is selling, new artists are struggling, and the festival scene is shifting fast. In this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne breaks it all down—and delivers five standout tracks from Snow Patrol, The Glass Hearts, Sløtface, Lolo, and The Wild Feathers.
This week on Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne dives into data breaches, overpriced arena tours, and unplugged gems. Discover fresh tracks from Johnnyswim, Byron’s Brigades, Shaboozey & Noah Cyrus, and Overpass—plus a fiery rant about Live Nation’s mess.
From Pink Floyd nostalgia to angry rants about US visa fees, this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck with Mark Bradbourne takes you on a wild ride. Discover the best new tracks of the week and why international music lovers should be fired up.
In this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne reflects on an epic third encounter with The Bites, celebrates National Rock & Roll Podcast Day, and drops five fresh tracks from The Rooks, High Fade, Guster, Attendant, and Lily. Plus: one Britney Spears cover you didn’t see coming.
In this episode of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne dives into the science of music and mental health, celebrates Rock and Roll Podcast Day, and delivers five stellar new tracks from Lovely the Band, Small Black Arrows, Blessing Offor & Dolly Parton, The Commoners, and Heaney. Plus: bios, basslines, and a Mother’s Day tribute.
In Episode 68 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne shares insights from San Diego, a breakfast epiphany about returning to live music, and five standout new tracks from Lemon Twigs, Nikki, Riders of the Canyon, Leanna Flores, and Fever. Discover retro vibes, jazzy moods, and UK alt-rock heat—all in one place.