The LoFi Podcast

Caine & Nick Alvarez
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  • MUSIC COMMENTARY

Two brothers giving their take on different music genres, albums, and music culture as a whole.

Episodes

  1. 01/05/2020

    The LoFi Podcast Ep12: Ten Years Gone

    In this episode we took a look back on 2019 and critiqued what the Billboard Top 100 considered the best songs of the decade.

    1h 4m

  2. 12/30/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep11: Music for the Soul

    In this episode we explored the history of music within Spain, from the meshing of different cultures and how it influenced various genres such as Flamenco, Bossa Nova, etc. Glanced at how the Catholic Church at the time could of affected the way we look at music culturally.

    55 min

  3. 12/15/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep 10: An 80's Reminder: Internet Killed the Video Star

    In this episode we took a look at the billboard top 100 of the 80's, from pop, to metal, to the strange 80's sounds that effected music today. We also talked about our memories of video game music and the simplicity of it at the time. We also delved into the unique aspects of marketing emerging in popular music.

    51 min

  4. 12/08/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep9: Stuck in the 90's

    In this episode we take a look back on what the 90's had to offer to us. We talked about the experimentation going on at the time, and Caine's memories of his past. We also took another look on the radical changes of metal music.

    1 hr

  5. 12/01/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep8: Rubber Discipline

    In this episode we dived into the Beatles' Rubber Soul and King Crimson's Discipline. We discussed the history of both bands, the distinct styles of each album, and comparing them to other albums and songs of its time.  [LINKS] The Beatles - Rubber Soul: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkLimRXN6NKygvESCW_WHDRJLfm2VT01Q

    1 hr

  6. 11/24/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep7: Bringing it All Back to Spiderland

    In this episode we discussed Slint's 2nd album Spiderland and Bob Dylan's Bringing it All Back Home. We talked about the backstory of Slint, and described the sound they were trying to achieve with Spiderland. We also discussed folk music, singer song writers, and Bob Dylan's influence on the music world. [LINKS] Bringing it All Back Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kE7qNEra9ki9Y5ujekyHQWWpEfp8n8d4w Spiderland: https://youtu.be/FAApF-FDkoY

    38 min

  7. 10/26/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep6: Dopethrone You Must Stop your Evil Ways

    In this episode we talk about two psychedelic albums, Santana's first self-titled album, and Electric Wizard's Dopethrone. We discussed, psych-rock, origins of certain sounds, the quality of album pressings and productions. We also dived into how music breeds underground sub-cultures.  [Links] Santana - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUazy5wSpaU Electric Wizard - Dopethrone: https://youtu.be/eaMbKZPBruU

    56 min

  8. 10/13/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep5: Flying Mogwai

    In this episode we discuss two experimental albums, Flying Lotus' Until the Quiet Comes, and Mogwai's Come on Die Young. We discuss the emotion and nostalgic feelings that these two albums invoke. We also talked about the origins of post-rock and the importance expressing ones self through art. [LINKS] Flying Lotus - Until the Quiet Comes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhi9hHR9fg&list=PLQltxbIlOmLpIexWWNsoQ0OWlaxepPWsY Mogwai - Come on Die Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bhsqDLGZNg

    54 min

  9. 10/05/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep4: The Milk Eyed Social Club

    In this episode we talk about two critically acclaimed albums, Joanna Newsom's Milk-Eye'd Mender and Buena Vista Social Club's self titled release. We delve a bit into our interpretations of folk music, and each artists' influences as well as a little bit of the history of Cuba in relation to Buena Vista's album. [LINKS]: Joanna Newsom - Milk-Eyed Mender: https://youtu.be/j5zH5nl_JrM Buena Vista Social Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5cELP06Mik&list=PLetv3SCC-r3bPinnDE7jWxKPJc-mpEalB

    59 min

  10. 09/29/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep3: Norwegian Thugs-n-Harmony

    On this episode we delve into two notorious albums, Burzum's fourth studio album Filosofem and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's first studio album E. 1999 Eternal. We discuss the background of the Norwegian black metal scene of the 90s, from its pagan beliefs to the people related to the scene. We also discuss prolific members of the rap community with their spiritual and occult lyricism which helped shape the rap game. [LINKS]: Burzum - Filosofem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ZVkESecXk Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - E. 1999 Eternal: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mAXg20fVYYHqwT5Og5cBIgQgkIuBlsUR8

    1h 11m

  11. 09/29/2019

    The LoFi Podcast Ep2: Shut Up and Hold Your Horse Is

    On this episode we take a little dive into two dense albums, Frank Zappa's Compilation Album, Shut up and Play Yer Guitar, which consisted of live recordings and studio recordings of instrumental songs written by Zappa, alongside Hella's first album Hold Your Horse Is. We also stray off topic and talk about personal stories, delve a little bit into our thoughts on the music industry, the technicality of each artist and their approach to rock music, as well as our general love for video game music. [Links]: Hella - Hold Your Horse Is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqLiy9TLdg Frank Zappa - Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nfPNTAUZV6wubPTzg1bSH8L8BGfzOTciY

    1h 13m

  12. 09/22/2019

    Episode 1: Pilot

    On our first episode we talk about two critically acclaimed albums within their own genres. Illmatic by Nas and Music Has the Right to Children by Boards of Canada. We also talk about rap and electronic music as a whole, as well as how many strange genres of music there are out there. Thanks for listening to our first episode, hope you enjoy. ALBUM LINKS (We will try to provide the YouTube links to the albums we discuss in the description of each episode.): Nas - Illmatic: https://youtu.be/-aB6bfucM04 Boards of Canada - Music Has the Rights to Children: https://youtu.be/XaJn3QqiIUc

    56 min
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About

Two brothers giving their take on different music genres, albums, and music culture as a whole.

Information

  • Creator
    Caine & Nick Alvarez
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Caine & Nick Alvarez
  • Show Website
    The LoFi Podcast