Season 2

Songs That Don’t Suck: Wrapped Lies, Song Truths & a Vaping Divorcee in Vegas Hello friends, it’s your Gen X music scout Mark Bradbourne, back with a killer lineup of tracks…

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. 🎙️📈🧠

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. 🎶🧠🔥