94twenty podcast Carl Allocco

Featured Artist - AJ Raggs -

In this episode, we explore the concept of inauthentic artists and delve into Carl's perspective on their lack of originality. We also highlight the issue of excessive album streaming. Additionally, we discuss Taylor Swift's latest album and the ongoing evolution of music discovery, which Carl feels isn't necessarily progressing positively. Our featured artist this week is AJ Raggs, who joins us to answer our "Questions of the Week."



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AJ Raggs

Taylor Swift

Pink Floyd

Led Zeppelin 

The Beatles

Peter Gabriel

Jackson Browne

Sabrina Carpenter

Ed Sheeran

Jason Mraz

Tori Kelly

Steve Perry

Featured Artist - DOSORO -

In this episode, we talk about the legacies of rock legends, scrutinize the legitimacy of award shows, and deliver a scorching critique of a recent Saturday Night Live episode. Greg introduces an intriguing documentary recommendation, "The Gilligan Manifesto," while we delve into the news of KISS's catalog sale. Our spotlight shines on the Brazilian rock band DOSORO as our featured artist.



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DOSORO

KISS

Beyonce

Miley Cyrus

Dasha

Ronnie James Dio

Featured Artist - Japan Guitar Shop -

In this episode, we discuss the future of AI in music, our frustration with the payouts to artists by streaming services like Spotify, and lament the decline of human connection and interaction. Our featured artist is Japan Guitar Shop, and they provided their answers to our "Questions of the Week".



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Japan Guitar Shop

Bob Dylan

Featured Artist - Alex Michael Jones -

In this episode, we pay tribute to the late singer Eric Carmen and reminisce about the era of bubblegum pop. We engage in a lively discussion about the merits of various musical genres, debating whether contemporary music stands up to the classics. Carl also regales us with a humorous anecdote about a series of events that unfolded at home. Later, we delve into the news of the House passing a bill to ban TikTok in the US, pondering the potential motivations behind this decision. Our featured artist this week is Alex Michael Jones, who shares his responses to our "Questions of the Week."



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Alex Michael Jones

Billy Joel

Elton John

The Rolling Stones

Eric Carmen

The Raspberries

Featured Artist - Shelby Lynn Madison -

In this episode, we extend warm birthday wishes to the Void (that would be Greg). Additionally, we discuss the nuances of sound quality, emphasizing the significance of a well-crafted mix. We explore the importance for indie music artists to connect with their audience and Carl revisits his idea of "pulling the plug." Our featured artist this week is Shelby Lynn Madison, who shares her insights in response to our "Questions of the Week".



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Shelby Lynn Madison

Shelby Lee Lowe

Groot PR

Morgan Wallen

The Beatles

Keith Whitley

Merle Haggard

Hank Williams Jr.

Featured Artist - Microplanet -

In this episode, we continue the trend with insightful discussions about the music industry! We delve into recent events such as the sale of catalogs by a few artists, UMG's decision to "re-design" their corporate structure, and their ongoing challenges with TikTok. Our featured artist this week is Microplanet, and they provide their responses to our "Questions of the Week".



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Microplanet

Dave Grohl

Nirvana

Van Halen

Cyndi Lauper

Billy Joel

Paul McCartney

The Smashing Pumpkins

Duster

Elliott Smith

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