The Cut Music

Mike, Brad and The Moosh
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The Cut Music is a music-driven show where every episode starts with a question, a theme, or a challenge, then the hosts build a nine-song soundtrack around it. From forgotten deep cuts and legendary anthems to guilty pleasures, left turns, and songs that probably started an argument in somebody’s car, nothing is off limits. One week, we might ask which songs have the greatest intros ever recorded. The next, we might dig into celebrities who tried to become rock stars, artists who changed genres overnight, or the tracks that marked the beginning of one chapter while another one burned to the ground. Part music discovery, part sharp conversation, part controlled chaos, The Cut Music is built for people who still care about albums, liner notes, side projects, B-sides, and the stories hiding behind the speakers. 9 Songs. 1 Question. 0 Filter. Welcome To The Cut Music New episodes every Monday

  1. 6h ago

    Singers With Great Vocal Control?

    Sponsor: Skillshare - Get Your First Month Free Vocal Control: The Singers Who Make the Impossible Sound Easy What makes a great singer great? On this episode of The Cut Music, Mike and the Moosh dive into the artists who have mastered their voices as instruments — from range and vibrato to rasp, vocal fry, breath control, dynamics, and the ability to completely change the character of a performance. They break down vocal performances from some of the most impressive singers in music, including Brandon Boyd, Miley Cyrus, LP, Steve Perry, Freddie Mercury, Mariah Carey, Brittany Howard, Adele, Hayley Williams, and Chris Cornell. Some are obvious choices, some are unexpected, but every one of them demonstrates a different kind of vocal control. This one gets deep into why these performances work, what makes certain techniques so difficult to replicate, and the moments that make you stop and think, “How the f**k did they just do that?” Chapters 00:00 — Whistle Tones & Vocal Control 01:00 — Welcome to The Cut Music 02:48 — What Is Vocal Control? 07:18 — Brandon Boyd & Incubus 15:21 — Miley Cyrus: The Metal Miley 22:05 — LP: Lost on You 27:51 — Steve Perry: The Voice of Journey 35:32 — Freddie Mercury & Bohemian Rhapsody 42:46 — Mariah Carey & Emotions 48:45 — Brittany Howard & Stay High 53:34 — Adele & Emotional Control 56:08 — Hayley Williams & Simmer 1:02:33 — Chris Cornell & Say Hello 2 Heaven 1:07:41 — Wrap-Up #TheCutMusic #VocalControl #Singers #Vocals #MusicDiscussion #MusicAnalysis #BrandonBoyd #Incubus #MileyCyrus #LP #StevePerry #Journey #FreddieMercury #Queen #MariahCarey #BrittanyHoward #Adele #HayleyWilliams #Paramore #ChrisCornell #TempleOfTheDog

    Singers With Great Vocal Control?

  2. Sep 28

    Its Time For Road Rage!

    Sponsor: GearUp Click here and use Pomo Code: TheCut This week on The Cut Music, road rage hits a little closer to home. After Moosh got rear-ended in a hit-and-run while Mike was in the car, the guys decided there was only one appropriate way to process it: build a playlist of songs you can—and probably have—road raged to. From Incubus and Vince Staples to N.W.A., Sammy Hagar, Rob Zombie, The Offspring, A Perfect Circle, and some seriously aggressive hardcore, Mike, Brad, and Moosh break down the songs that soundtrack everything from mild traffic frustration to full-blown “I’m going to commit vehicular manslaughter” levels of rage. Along the way, they revisit their respective hit-and-run histories, argue about Long Beach traffic, debate Van Halen vs. Van Hagar, discover the most white-privileged song about justice ever recorded, pitch the next great tribute band—Bob Zombie—and somehow end up talking about Moosh's animated furry fetish. So buckle up, stay out of the left lane, and whatever you do… wait for the f-ing light to turn green! This is The Cut Music: Road Rage! CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro & Gear Up 02:16 — Moosh Gets Road Raged 04:42 — Mike’s Hit-and-Run History 06:45 — The Simpsons: Hit & Run 10:34 — A Message for Eric Voss of New Rockstars 11:12 — Road Rage: The Question For This Week's Playlist 12:28 — Incubus — A Certain Shade of Green 17:24 — Vince Staples — Norf Norf 20:08 — Bone Crusher — Honorary Mention 22:49 — N.W.A. & Straight Outta Compton 29:18 — Sammy Hagar — I Can’t Drive 55 40:17 — Johnny Booth — You Think I Ain’t Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire 48:45 — Rob Zombie — Feel So Numb 56:52 — The Offspring — Bad Habit 01:01:58 — Tsunami — The Weak Die First 01:15:03 — A Perfect Circle — Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums 01:23:11 — Wrap-Up #TheCutMusic #RoadRage #MusicPodcast #RockMusic #Metal #HipHop #PunkRock #Hardcore #Incubus #VinceStaples #NWA #SammyHagar #RobZombie #TheOffspring #APerfectCircle #RoadRagePlaylist

    Its Time For Road Rage!

  3. Sep 21

    Billboard Top 100: January 1978

    Sponsor: SeatGeek Click the link to book tickets to your next event with no hidden fees! The Cut Music crew rolls the dice and lands in January 1978—an era of disco, sci-fi fever, immaculate studio musicianship, and some wonderfully weird chart hits. Mike, Moosh, and Brad dig into songs that ruled the Billboard Hot 100, from Dolly Parton’s irresistible “Here You Come Again” to the cosmic disco of Meco, the genre-hopping drama of Styx, and the smooth brilliance of Steely Dan. Along the way, they celebrate Karen Carpenter’s extraordinary musicianship, unpack Randy Newman’s “Short People,” find the spiritual fire in Earth, Wind & Fire, give Michael McDonald his flowers, and discover that Cheech & Chong’s “Bloat On” may be the most Brad song ever recorded. Close things out with Odyssey’s funky New York anthem—and enjoy plenty of tangents, bad jokes, and record-collector talk along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Sponsored Ad 00:18 Preview 00:36 Billboard 1978? 04:45 Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again 13:31 Meco - Close Encounters of the Third Kind 18:54 Randy Newman - Short People 25:04 Styx - Come Sail Away 30:56 The Carpenters - Calling All Occupants of Interplanetary Craft 36:37 Earth Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire 44:26 Steely Dan - Peg 50:31 Cheech & Chong - Bloat On 01:00:33 Odyssey - Native New Yorker 01:04:06 Wrap Up

    Billboard Top 100: January 1978

  4. Sep 14

    Grunge-less In Seattle?

    Sponsor: Skillshare Click here to get 1 month Free with Annual Subscription Seattle’s music scene is way bigger than flannel and grunge—and The Cut Music is taking the scenic route through it. Mike, Brad, and Moosh build a Seattle playlist that swerves from early emo and alt-rock to underground hip-hop, power-metal glory, strange sonic experiments, and the roots of a genre that changed rock forever. Expect Sunny Day Real Estate, Queensrÿche, Heart, Death Cab for Cutie, Shabazz Palaces, Minus the Bear, Mother Love Bone, Vitamin D, and more. Listen on Spotify Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven Vitamin-D - No Good Queensrÿche - Jet City Woman Death Cab for Cutie - Stone Over Water Shabazz Palaces - Swerve Heart - What About Love? Minus the Bear - The Game Needed Me Jake One - Home Mother Love Bone - Crown of Thorns There’s love for the obvious, respect for the underrated, a little debate over whether something is secretly reggae, and enough Trans Am energy to make the Pacific Northwest proud. Hit play, discover something new, and let us know: what Seattle artist belongs on the next Cut Music playlist? #TheCutMusic #SeattleMusic #SeattlePlaylist #MusicPodcast #MusicDiscovery #AlternativeRock #HipHop #PowerMetal #Grunge

    Grunge-less In Seattle?

  5. Sep 7

    Let's Play Some Ska!

    Sponsor: SeatGeek Click the link below for tickets to your next event and help support the show! Link: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/rEq7Ey This week on The Cut Music, Brad and Moosh take a deep dive into the history of Ska, tracing the genre from its Jamaican roots and early origins through its evolution, its influence on punk and alternative music, and the reason its unmistakable sound is still alive and kicking today. Brad also takes Mike up on a challenge: find a ska song that uses double bass. Brad delivers as always, playing some crazy Ska fusion tracks. Mike wasn’t actually there for this episode, but that doesn’t mean he stayed quiet. While editing the show, Mike adds his own commentary from post production, turning the episode into something like in Looney Tunes when Daffy Duck is being screwed with by the artist, who ends up being Bugs Bunny. Can't wait to see who Moosh got to sponsor this episode... This is the second time Brad and Moosh have recorded a show without Mike. The first time pissed him off. So consider this episode Mike’s revenge. He may not have been in the room... But he was absolutely in the edit. 🎧 Listen to the playlist while you listen to the episode! 🎵 Episode TracklistThe Toasters - 2-Tone ArmyFolly - BrokenReel Big Fish - Trendy8 Kalacas - PudreteThe Aquabats! - Super Rad!The Flaming Tsunamis - Refuse To DieMad Caddies - Road RashRandom Hand - Play Some Ska Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecutmusic1 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecutmusic1 Email: thecutmusic1@gmail.com #TheCutMusic #Ska #SkaMusic #TwoTone #ReelBigFish #TheAquabats #Goldfinger #MusicHistory

    Let's Play Some Ska!

  6. Aug 31

    A Pink Floyd Deep Dive!

    Pink Floyd Deep DiveIn this Pink Floyd Deep Dive, The Moosh takes us on a wild trip through the history of one of the most transformative bands in music. We start at the beginning, with Pink Floyd’s earliest tracks carrying surprising echoes of The Rolling Stones, before watching them seemingly flip a switch and dive headfirst into psychedelia on their sophomore album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. From there, things get wonderfully weird. We explore the rise of Syd Barrett and the devastating mental health struggles that changed the course of the band, the legendary flying pig that escaped over London’s Battersea Power Station, and the extraordinary Live at Pompeii recording that captured Pink Floyd performing without an audience in one of the most surreal settings imaginable. And then there’s the tension. The creative battles. The split with Roger Waters. The eventual return. And the bigger question hanging over all of it: Did Pink Floyd actually change music? The Moosh makes the case that they did, placing Pink Floyd in a very rare category of artists who didn’t simply make great records, but fundamentally changed what people thought music could be. So turn down the lights, fire up the headphones, and take the trip with us. 🐖🌙🚀 Listen on Spotify: Click Here Arnold LayneAstronomy DomineEchoesMoneyShine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1–5)Pigs on the Wing 1Comfortably NumbOn the Turning Away Sponsor: SkillsShare (1 Month Free) Link: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/TheCut Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecutmusic1 Email: thecutmusic1@gmail.com

    A Pink Floyd Deep Dive!

  7. Aug 24

    We Rescored The Dark Knight

    We turned The Dark Knight into a full-on rescore experiment and honestly... it worked way better than it should have. 🎬 We matched songs to scenes like we were building a real soundtrack. Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Massive Attack - all in the mix. Some scenes felt like they were made for the music. The wild part? A few choices completely changed how the movie felt. Would you rather hear a movie re-scored with dark industrial music or classic rock? 2. Hashtags #TheDarkKnight #FilmNerd #MovieEdit #Rescore #MovieTok The conversation delves into the impact of Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight, the role of music and sound in film, a comparison between The Dark Knight Rises and The Dark Knight, an analysis of specific scenes from The Dark Knight, and a focus on the hospital explosion scene. Takeaways Creative processScoring scenes Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight is widely praised for its intensity and commitment to character.The use of music and sound in film can significantly impact the emotional impact of a scene. Film factsDiscussion on BatmanJohnny Cash appreciation Rescoring movie scenes with different music can create a unique and impactful viewing experience.The choice of music can significantly influence the emotional impact of a scene. Listen On Spotify NIN - Just Like You Imagined - Bank RobberyThe Stooges - Search & Destroy - Batmobile ChaseRadiohead - Exit Music For A Film - Rachel's DeathRadiohead - Climbing Up The Walls - Agent Of ChaosArthur Brown - Fire - Hospital ExplosionJohnny Cash - When The Man Comes Around - Two Face's RevengeMassive Attack - Angel - Batman vs. SWATAudioslave - Shadow of the Sun - EndingWoodkid - Iron - Ending Skillshare 1 Month Free with Annual Membership Disclaimer: Some of the film clips may be muted, cut, or completely removed. While rescoring a film is transformative and adds a new artistic approach to each of the scenes included in this episode, Youtube's auto detection methods are not the best when it comes to honoring the Fair Use rights included in the US Copyright Act. More footage may be visible on Spotify, and you can access our profile here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1r7WwYy8sf8WXIfJnXlmLe?si=cedf1a684fda4be0 Fair use notice: This video contains brief excerpts from The Dark Knight, used solely for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. The episode analyzes how replacing a film’s musical score transforms the mood, pacing, and interpretation of key scenes. All film clips are used only as necessary to illustrate these points and are paired with ongoing analysis. This content is transformative and intended to fall within the fair use doctrine under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act.

    We Rescored The Dark Knight

  8. Aug 17

    Mount Your Unicorns! It's Time For Power Metal?

    The conversation delves into the world of power metal, exploring its defining characteristics, the experience of a power metal concert, and the unique aesthetic of power metal music. The stamina of power metal musicians is highlighted, and the influence of the video game Halo on the genre is discussed. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist Help support the show by heading to SeatGeek to purchase tickets to your next event: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/ZVLRZk Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecutmusic1 Email: thecutmusic1@gmail.com Takeaways Power metal is characterized by high-pitched vocals, treble-heavy guitars, and a fantastical, lore-driven emotional feeling.Power metal music often evokes imagery of space, unicorns, wizards, and epic battles, creating a unique aesthetic.Power metal musicians demonstrate exceptional stamina and endurance during live performances, contributing to the genre's energetic and powerful sound. Power metal's influence and themesEpic nature of power metal songsFascination with medieval and lore-inspired elementsArtwork analysis and band aesthetics Exploration of stereotypes related to long hairDiscussion on the use of offensive language and taboo topicsInsight into the selection of music for soundtracks and the power metal genre Exploration of vocal range and musical influencesAppreciation of power metal and vocal performance Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Power Metal11:22 Defining Power Metal13:40 Glory Hammer and the Power Metal Experience16:00 The Power Metal Aesthetic20:59 The Stamina of Power Metal Musicians21:59 Gaming with Power Metal22:56 Unleashing the Power of Metal28:10 Epic Journeys and Musical Adventures01:01:40 Medieval Metal and Lore01:15:11 Artwork Analysis and Musical Obsessions01:16:15 Hair and Music01:16:44 Long Hair and Stereotypes01:19:07 Offensive Language and Taboo Topics01:30:03 Soundtracks and Music Selection01:34:30 Queensryche and Power Metal01:44:02 Exploring Vocal Range01:44:59 Musical Influences and Memories01:46:10 Power Metal and Vocal Performance01:49:16 Analyzing Vocal Techniques01:54:23 Impact of Music on Emotions01:55:28 Appreciating Musical Artistry01:58:23 Discussion on Power Metal Songs01:59:25 Reflections on the Episode02:05:18 Contemplating Future Episodes02:12:39 Scoring for a Movie

    Mount Your Unicorns! It's Time For Power Metal?
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The Cut Music is a music-driven show where every episode starts with a question, a theme, or a challenge, then the hosts build a nine-song soundtrack around it. From forgotten deep cuts and legendary anthems to guilty pleasures, left turns, and songs that probably started an argument in somebody’s car, nothing is off limits. One week, we might ask which songs have the greatest intros ever recorded. The next, we might dig into celebrities who tried to become rock stars, artists who changed genres overnight, or the tracks that marked the beginning of one chapter while another one burned to the ground. Part music discovery, part sharp conversation, part controlled chaos, The Cut Music is built for people who still care about albums, liner notes, side projects, B-sides, and the stories hiding behind the speakers. 9 Songs. 1 Question. 0 Filter. Welcome To The Cut Music New episodes every Monday

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  • Creator
    Mike, Brad and The Moosh
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mike, Brad and The Moosh
  • Show Website
    The Cut Music