A Praise Chorus

A Praise Chorus

Emo's been a four-letter word more than once during its life cycle as a musical genre - and that's why Alex, James (Stereo Confidential), and Talisa are setting out to rewrite its definition by starting from scratch. No hard feelings if you don't agree.

Episodes

  1. 11/15/2019

    Kacey Musgraves' "Space Cowboy" (with Robin Edwards)

    Robin Edwards (Lisa Prank) joins A Praise Chorus to discuss a song that may or may not be about space or cowboys.  We talk yeehaw culture in indie, retribution for the Dixie Chicks being disowned by red-state America, and Kacey's incredible scene kid past. Naturally, Tom DeLonge discussion creeps up somehow. Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and Robin on Twitter (@lisaprank) and Instagram (@lisa_prank)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network. Lisa Prank's new album Perfect Love Song is out now via Father/Daughter Records. Support us on Patreon!  Show Notes: "Space Cowboy" Perfect Love Song Dixie Chicks' criticism of President George W. Bush Kacey Musgraves: patron saint of scene kids Country music is just "three chords and the truth" Hawthorne Heights' nefarious Billboard campaign by Victory Records Pitchfork on "Space Cowboy" Kacey's inspiration for the track Yellowcard's $15 million lawsuit against Juice WRLD Unraveled's "We made all 78 Breath of the Wild recipes in one day" Trenton, NJ's "Trenton Makes, The World Takes" bridge Thin Lizzy's "Running Back"

    1h 13m

  2. 11/08/2019

    High School Musical Cast's "Breaking Free" (with Anna Ladd)

    Anna Ladd (So Help Me) joins A Praise Chorus to discuss the signature song from a Disney Channel Original Movie turned mid-2000s cultural phenomenon.  We talk High School Musical's impending Disney+ reboot, having yogurt brain, and comparing the musical to Sufjan Stevens. James also hatches a theory that "Breaking Free" is just Christian rock. Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and Anna on Twitter (@laddtothebone) and Instagram (@breakingladd)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network. Anna's podcast So Help Me is out now via Gimlet Media. Support us on Patreon and get Anna's bedroom pop remix of "Breaking Free"!  Show Notes: "Breaking Free" So Help Me Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure A Bad Lip Reading of High School Musical Disney Channel Original Movies High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Tom Breihan comparing HSM to Sufjan Stevens "Poptimism" My Date with the President's Daughter High School Musical's Billboard run "Christian Rock Hard" Victory Records' buyout The peach emoji Emojidrome Kermit the Frog's "so much for casual Friday" tweet "Sports goth" Skatune Network's Misery Business cover (ft. Christine from Pool Kids)

    1h 25m

  3. 11/01/2019

    Yeah Is What We Have's "In Light" (with Tom Werring)

    Tom Werring (Yeah Is What We Have, Who Are the Toms, State Lines) joins A Praise Chorus to discuss the opening track from his new record, Through the Window, which is out now via Counter Intuitive Records. We talk Tom (and Toms) past and present, Grandaddy, and much to Tom's uninitiated dismay (probably), anime. Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and Tom's band on Twitter (@YIWWH)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network.  Support us on Patreon!  Show Notes: Through the Window State Lines' 2018 reunion show Introducing...The Toms Survivor's Guilt Who Are the Toms / Snooze split The Toms (from 1979) dril on Patreon Adam Vass on Patreon Skatune Network on Patreon "Yeah Is What We Had" by Grandaddy Billy Mannino RADWIMPS - "Zenzenzense" (English Version) My Hero Academia Polaris from The Adventures of Pete & Pete

    1h 10m

  4. 10/18/2019

    Original Broadway Cast of Wicked's "Defying Gravity" (with Sierra Szuhaj)

    Sierra Szuhaj (Bands Poorly Drawn) joins A Praise Chorus to discuss this hot mess of a musical showstopper. We talk about how musicals and superhero movies are the exact same, coming down in a bubble, and how this song shouldn't work, but somehow does. Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and Sierra on Twitter (@bandsdrawnbad for memes, @boredcore for everything else)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network. Guest starring Talisa's roommates. Support us on Patreon! --- Show Notes: THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST, BRO! "Defying Gravity" Emo Tumblr Bands Poorly Drawn...also on Tumblr Tall Girl Frozen in Kingdom Hearts III "Defying Gravity" (Dance Mix) Vulture's 10-year retrospective on Wicked The plot of Wicked The Sopranos' "Two Tonys" The Wire creator David Simon dunking on an idiot Shaq spending $1 million in one day Blahaj the Shark

    1h 10m

  5. 10/11/2019

    Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road" (with Dustin Reinink)

    Dustin Reinink (The Weak Days, touring in Jetty Bones) joins A Praise Chorus to discuss The Boss' Born to Run opener on his 70th birthday! We talk Bruce's pop punk and bedroom pop influences, his supportive dad lifestyle, and of course, New Jersey gig culture before and after Springsteen. Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and The Weak Days on Twitter (@thaweakdays) and Instagram (@theweakdays)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network. Support us on Patreon! --- Show Notes: "Thunder Road" Springsteen wiki Chuck E. Cheese's origin story Springsteen on Broadway Rob Sheffield's Boss tribute iCarly's Randy Jackson shrine Springsteen and the Stone Pony Born to Run's recording sessions Springsteen songs being bad for driving No Nukes '79 Bruce's Broadway tribute to Clarence Clemons Untitled Goose Game "On Some Emo Shit" by blink-182 Denny's punk menu "Igors Riot"

    1h 20m

  6. 10/04/2019

    Harmony Woods' "Best Laid Plans I / II" (with Sofia Verbilla)

    Sofia Verbilla (Harmony Woods) joins A Praise Chorus to discuss two songs from her sophomore LP, Make Yourself at Home (out now via Skeletal Lightning). As one of the hosts' oldest music friends, we reminisce about Harmony Woods' basement beginnings and look towards the future. We talk closure, songs about mice and men, and the importance of truly taking your own advice, even if that means writing a song about it. Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and Harmony Woods on Twitter and Instagram (@harmonywoodspa)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network. Support us on Patreon! --- Show Notes: Harmony Woods' Make Yourself at Home and Nothing Special Dean Kamen's house Dynamax Justin Bieber on playing the trumpet Sofia's dad Keith's YouTube channel Stuck in Love leon chang's bird world Facebook Dating "Bart's Comet" I Am Easy to Find

    1h 5m

  7. 08/16/2019

    Carly Rae Jepsen's "Cut to the Feeling" (with Christine Varriale)

    Christine Varriale (Allston Pudding, The Bowery Presents) joins A Praise Chorus for its pilot episode on Carly Rae Jepsen's 2017 summer swashbuckler "Cut to the Feeling." There's sword talk, meme talk, and a rabbit hole for Tumblr veterans or the otherwise extremely online. Plus, Christine reveals Queen Carly's birth chart, also known as the beautiful danger of having a Venus in Scorpio.  Follow the pod (@praisechorus) on Twitter and Instagram, and Christine on Twitter (@certaintragedy) and Instagram (@ihavesweatypalms)! Our theme song was composed by Skatune Network. --- Show Notes: "Cut to the Feeling" Ballerina / Leap! trailer swordlesbianopinions on Tumblr Madonna's "Lucky Star" Carly Rae's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate meme "An avocado...thanks" The moment Carly got her sword Ned Flanders' "Run Away with Me" meme American Football's "Never Meant" but it never starts Channing Tatum on The Pattern Turok: Evolution name change controversy Bernadetta from Fire Emblem: Three Houses 100 gecs' 1000 gecs Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" Jimmy Eat World's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" cover

    1h 10m

  8. TRAILER

    A Praise Pre-Chorus

    Emo's been a four-letter word more than once during its life cycle as a musical genre - and that's why Alex, James (Stereo Confidential), and Talisa are setting out to rewrite its definition by starting from scratch. No hard feelings if you don't agree.

    1 min

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Emo's been a four-letter word more than once during its life cycle as a musical genre - and that's why Alex, James (Stereo Confidential), and Talisa are setting out to rewrite its definition by starting from scratch. No hard feelings if you don't agree.

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