Season 2

In Episode 60 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradbourne dives into a vinyl nostalgia trip, previews Slash’s upcoming blues album, and shares five standout tracks from Black Keys, Sapphire Sun, The Avett Brothers, and more. Plus, a surprise harmonica solo that'll melt your face 🎸🔥

🎧In Episode 59 of Songs That Don't Suck, host Mark Bradbourne imagines a modern-day Traveling Wilburys supergroup—featuring Dave Grohl, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, and more—then dives into four fresh tracks spanning indie folk to retro Motown. 🎶🔥

🎧 In Episode 58 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark reminisces on the golden age of bootlegging, recaps Cleveland’s icy Bright Winter festival, and spotlights five new tracks—from The Snuts’ indie gold to Ray Flanagan’s local brilliance. 🔥🎶

🎧 In Episode 57 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark dives into AI-powered music data, uncovers trends behind hip-hop’s fall and rock’s resurgence, and shares five must-hear tracks—from Paige Fish’s silky vocal magic to Pearl Jam’s grunge-era revival. 🔥🎸

🎧 In Episode 56 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark navigates a major format shift, dives into industry drama (UMG vs. TikTok), breaks down wild data about super fans, and delivers five 🔥 new tracks—including music from The Decemberists, Supine, and Amigo the Devil.

In Episode 55 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne sets the record straight on Kate Bush, recaps an epic night of rock nostalgia with Living Colour and Extreme, and digs into four standout new tracks—from Saskatchewan indie to Scottish satire. 👀🎸

🎧 In Episode 54 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne tackles Spotify’s controversial royalty shake-up, unearths a killer cover of Running Up That Hill, and highlights five new tracks—from Latin indie soul to classic rock revival. Spoiler: Placebo nails it. 🎤🔥

🎧 In Episode 53 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne gets nostalgic (and a little salty) about band hiatuses, resurrects indie heroes Jump Little Children, and dishes out five fresh tracks—from shoegaze post-rock to synthy funk and Pink Floydian introspection. New week, new bangers. 🎶💥

In Episode 52 of Songs That Don’t Suck, host Mark Bradborn reflects on MTV-era classics turning 40, digs up a funky hidden gem from his musical vault, and shares five new songs that’ll shake your headphones (and maybe your soul). Dive into the nostalgia, discover future legends. 🎶🔥

Welcome to Season 2 of Songs That Don’t Suck! In Episode 51, host Mark Bradbourne shares his revamped format, digs into how his picks stacked up against industry “Best Of” lists, and kicks off 2024 with five standout tracks—plus a vault cover that might make you rethink Wings. 🧠🎶