Category: Special Episodes
In the premiere of “Classic Albums That Don’t Suck,” Mark Bradbourne dives deep into The Doors’ iconic debut. From studio fires (literally) to musical breakthroughs, he breaks down the album track by track, celebrating its legacy, lore, and undeniable influence on rock history. 🔥🎶
In this special simulcast with Rock and Roll Autopsy, Mark Bradbourne gets real about how he curates Songs That Don’t Suck. From sifting through 500 songs a week to debating the importance of music criticism, this no-template roundtable covers passion, process, and the podcast’s purpose in a sea of sonic overload. 🎧🔥
In this special edition of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark Bradbourne goes hyper-local with highlights from Cleveland’s Brite Winter Festival, featuring six standout artists: Shelby Olive, Wish Queen, Truss, Pau, The Michael Weber Show, and the show-stealing De Land Brass Band. Cleveland rocks, confirmed. 🎶🔥
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. 🎉🏆🎶
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.
Episode 50 of Songs That Don’t Suck marks the Season 1 finale and the first-ever Don’t Sucky Awards! Host Mark Bradborn crowns the best tracks of 2023 across rock, folk, indie, pop, metal, country, and more. With heartfelt reflections, fan shoutouts, and unforgettable music moments, this is a can’t-miss celebration of music that truly doesn’t suck. 🏆🎶
Episode 36 of Songs That Don’t Suck takes a heartfelt detour as host Mark Bradbourne pays tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Dive into deep cuts, personal stories, and a celebration of a life lived in three-quarter time.
In Episode 27 of Songs That Don’t Suck, Mark shares his top 10 favorite tracks from the first half of 2023. Based on streaming data, gut instinct, and replay value, this list celebrates emerging artists, masterful songwriting, and music that stuck. 🎧