Tune in to the grand finale of 2023 on the Music Matters Media podcast! We’re closing out the year by diving into our Spotify and Apple Music streaming stats. Listen to find out our top five favorite artists and songs, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our podcast stats on Spotify. Big thanks to our awesome listeners for making this year incredible — we appreciate you dearly! Here’s to a healthy and prosperous New Year! See you all in 2024!

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Tune in to the Music Matters Media podcast for our 100th episode as we explore Blink-182’s most recent release, ‘One More Time…’. We’re breaking down every note, exploring Tom Delonge’s return, and discussing the album’s place in Blink-182’s history. Whether you’re a casual or hardcore fan, join us for a fun and insightful ride through this highly anticipated comeback and the iconic band’s latest chapter.

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Join us on this episode of the Music Matters Media podcast as we share the excitement of our first post-pandemic vinyl hunt on Record Store Day Black Friday! Listen as we discuss our personal lists, unexpected finds, and the joy of supporting independent record stores. Tune in for a genuine celebration of music and spirit that made Record Store Day on Black Friday 2023 truly special.

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On this episode of the Music Matters Media podcast, we dive deep into Fall Out Boy’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, ‘So Much (For) Stardust.’ The album marks a reunion with producer Neal Avron and the band’s return to their original label, Fueled By Ramen. With a mix of guitar-oriented pop-rock, pop-punk, disco, soul, funk, spoken word, and orchestral elements, we discuss whether the band successfully bridges the gap between old and new fans. Join us as we share our top 5 favorite tracks from the record and our thoughts on the album’s sonic direction. Don’t miss this exciting discussion on one of the biggest albums of the year!

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where we explore Paramore’s long-awaited sixth studio album, ‘This Is Why’. After nearly six years since their last album, ‘After Laughter’, the band is back with their original lineup and a fresh, new sound. Join us as we take a deep dive into the album, sharing our thoughts on the band’s new sonic direction and analyzing our favorite and least favorite tracks. And that’s not all! We also rank Paramore’s entire discography, so you won’t want to miss out on this exciting discussion.

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On February 12, 2023, the Super Bowl LVII halftime show took place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, featuring Rihanna as the headliner. It was Rihanna’s first live performance in over five years and attracted a staggering 118.7 million viewers across TV and digital platforms. In this episode, we share our impressions of her performance, compare it to past halftime shows, and share our personal favorites and least favorites from the last decade. Join us as we dive into the world of Super Bowl halftime entertainment!

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On February 5th, the 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. In our discussion, we provide our reactions to the nominations and winners in the main categories, reflect on the tribute to 50 years of hip-hop, and highlight our top performances of the night. Additionally, we delve into whether the Grammys continue to stay out-of-touch
or if they are making strides towards truly understanding the current landscape of music.

For the full list of categories and winners (not shown on TV):
https://www.grammy.com/awards/65th-annual-grammy-awards-2022

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Today we go through our lists for our most anticipated releases of 2023. Listen as we discuss confirmed releases and the big returns from some of our favorite artists like Metallica, Blink-182, Paramore, and Fall Out Boy. We also talk about our wishlist of bands and musicians that we hope will release some new material in 2023!

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Before we dive into a whole new year with plenty of new music on the horizon, on this episode, we talk about our favorite projects of 2022. Listen as we discuss our honorable mentions list, and of course, our official top ten picks of the year. Find out who ultimately stole our hearts to take each of our number-one spots of 2022, and stay tuned for our next episode on our most anticipated albums of 2023!

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