MUSIC is not a GENRE

Nick DeMatteo
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MUSIC is not a GENRE

MUSIC is not a GENRE goes beyond music critique, opinion, and gimmicks to get at the heart of music & how it connects to the world - from the perspective of a TRUE MUSIC INSIDER. Every kind of music is discussed and connected to cultural, social & political issues in unexpected ways. It challenges music lovers to think as if THERE IS NO BOX AT ALL. No music can be confined to a genre. And music itself can't be separated from the rest of the world. SUPPORT MxG @ patreon.com/MUSICisnotaGENRE Nick DeMatteo is a singer/songwriter/producer for the band REC Listen @ recarea.bandcamp.com or stream anywhere!

  1. Tears for Fears - Let It All Out | MxG - Season 7 Episode 26

    4D AGO

    Tears for Fears - Let It All Out | MxG - Season 7 Episode 26

    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~~ FEATURED SONG REC – “Linear B (otherside)” (from KITE TO CAMDEN) ALT FEATURED SONG  REC - "Eat Salvation" (from KITE TO CAMDEN)    Twice in the last month, someone has brought up Tears for Fears. One fan compared one of REC’s new songs to them. Another wondered why I’ve done an episode on Duran Duran and not them. They were one of my favorite art pop bands, and are still going strong. So here it is – a history of Tears for Fears, including their origin, and all solo and side projects. PLUS stay tuned for my ranking of their seven primary albums. I guarantee you will disagree! Are you a Tears for Fears fan? Do you just know their hits? What are some of your favorite Tears for Fears songs? How about your favorite albums? And how much of their recent music do you know? Discuss dammit! BONUS MxTRA: Why ART POP is the MOST IMPORTANT GENRE EVER ~~~   *intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High" *mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper"

    1h 1m
  2. Yoko Ono? - Yoko Oh Yes! | MxG - Season 7 Episode 25

    MAY 12

    Yoko Ono? - Yoko Oh Yes! | MxG - Season 7 Episode 25

    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~~ FEATURED SONG REC (feat. Leslie Baroness) - "Eat Salvation (LR Remix)"   I’ve done 10 episodes on the Beatles, and mentioned them in countless other episodes. Every time I did my research, I’d bump into people who can’t stand Yoko Ono. You can probably guess why. I’m not one of those people, for so many reasons. I go over all those reasons while diving into Yoko’s history and discography, and explain why she deserves far more respect than she’s ever received. Are you a Yoko hater? Do you begrudgingly respect her, even if you don’t like her and/or her music? Or do you feel Yoko is an incredibly accomplished artist in her own right? Discuss dammit! BONUS MxTRA VIDEO: The films of Yoko Ono ~~~ *intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

    1h 19m
  3. PODFAST #26 - SECOND Time's the Charm - Hit Songs That Were COVERS | MxG BONUS EPISODE

    MAY 5 · BONUS

    PODFAST #26 - SECOND Time's the Charm - Hit Songs That Were COVERS | MxG BONUS EPISODE

    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~~ FEATURED SONG REC - "Suddenly" (from IT WASN'T ME !)   Last week I heard an old hit song and looked it up. Turns out it was a cover. Moreover, it turns out MANY hit songs were actually the second or third version. I dig up a bunch of these, some of which I was aware of, and quite a few that surprised me. I have a feeling they’ll surprise you too. What hit songs were you already aware were covers? Which ones didn’t you know? Which ones did I miss? Discuss dammit! ~~~~ *intro music credit: REC - "You Make Me Wanna" (from RECcollection: The Best of REC 2007-2020)

    39 min
  4. Jass Bianchi - Interview Edition #43 | MxG - Season 7 Episode 24

    APR 28

    Jass Bianchi - Interview Edition #43 | MxG - Season 7 Episode 24

    I spend an hour with serial entrepreneur Jass Bianchi. She's an award-winning rapper, songwriter, music industry educator, and career coach. She's also CEO of the creative marketing agency, COLOR IN SOUND, and coach at GROW WITH JASS. We talk about her life & career, in both the arts and business. And stay to the end to hear the FEATURED SONG:  Jass Bianchi (feat. Tal Heller) - "Say No More" More about Jass: Grow With JassColor In Sound (Agency)Official WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInBONUS MxTRA VIDEO: Jass's human rights & mental health advocacy ~~~ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~ *intro music credit: REC - "Sing Owwt" *mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper"

    1 hr
  5. A Hip Hop Recording Session | BONUS MxTRA PATREON EXCLUSIVE

    APR 21 · BONUS

    A Hip Hop Recording Session | BONUS MxTRA PATREON EXCLUSIVE

    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~~ Here's ANOTHER gift BONUS MxTRA episode. It's a PATREON EXCLUSIVE that I'm sharing for two reasons. ONE - so you know what awesome bonuses you get if you join Patreon (link above). TWO - MxG Daddy needs a break this week! This one is a walkthrough of a hip hop recording session. It was the bonus for a Season 6 episode on the history of hip hop production. I go through various clips, explaining why I did what I did, and then play the whole song. To SEE the session, go here:  VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE If you like these BONS MxTRAs, you can see the videos, all 30+ MxTRAs, and every future episode if you join me on Patreon. Enjoy!

    26 min
  6. Steely Dan - From UGH to HUG | MxG - Season 7 Episode 23

    APR 14

    Steely Dan - From UGH to HUG | MxG - Season 7 Episode 23

    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~~ FEATURED SONG The Drop – “Flunky Fesh” (from LONG HELD GRUDGES)   This season has been a real stretching experience (country & Christian pop music?!?), and it continues with my take on smooth jazz pop icons Steely Dan. They were the dominant antidote to rock music in the 1970s. Some might say they pioneered yacht rock (insert comment here).  They’re back in vogue with the younger generations, and I don’t know why. I explore their history, the music, why they’ve been love/hate anti-rebels since they started, why people are into them now, and why they ever were. And I sort through ALL of my hugs and ughs. Are you a fan of the Dan? Do you just know the hits? Can you not stand them? Do you think they deserve a place in the pantheon of great 1970s artists? And why do you think they’re so popular again? Discuss dammit! BONUS MxTRA VIDEO: The best songs that sampled Steely Dan ~~~ *intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

    1h 11m
  7. New Song Coaching Service!

    APR 8 · BONUS

    New Song Coaching Service!

    SONG COACHING I'm starting a new song coaching service! I have decades of writing and producing hundreds of songs for dozens of artists in dozens of genres, and I'd love for you to be one of those artists. I work with you at whatever part of the process you’re in, and take you as far as you’d like to go. Have a vague idea, one line, a few chords, half a song, a full song that needs shaping, a song you already love & want recorded, I meet you where you are and help you realize YOUR vision for YOUR song, from conception to recording & even distribution, or any stop in between.  My rates are simple. Pay for as much or as little time as you want, and I also have discounted package deals. Check out the details on my song coaching page (nickdematteo.com/songcoaching). And then if you’d like to hire me as your song coach, or if you aren’t sure & have more questions, send me a message either way and let’s get started! SONG COACHING

    1 min
  8. Laura Sawosko - Interview Edition #42 | MxG - Season 7 Episode 22

    APR 7

    Laura Sawosko - Interview Edition #42 | MxG - Season 7 Episode 22

    I spend about an hour with Nashville singer/songwriter Laura Sawosko. Her sixth album, Not What I Do, comes out on April 18. We get into her career - including her big move to Nashville, how she interprets the idea that music is not a genre, and what moves her as a music creator. We also talk about her overcoming a paralyzed vocal cord, and how that's influenced her sound. And stay to the end to hear the FEATURED SONG:  Laura Sawosko - "Not What I Do" More on Laura Sawosko See the "Rhinestones for Pearls" video!   BONUS MxTRA VIDEO: Laura's 49-year-old family restaurant! ~~~ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~ *intro music credit: REC - "Sing Owwt" *mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper"

    53 min
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MUSIC is not a GENRE goes beyond music critique, opinion, and gimmicks to get at the heart of music & how it connects to the world - from the perspective of a TRUE MUSIC INSIDER. Every kind of music is discussed and connected to cultural, social & political issues in unexpected ways. It challenges music lovers to think as if THERE IS NO BOX AT ALL. No music can be confined to a genre. And music itself can't be separated from the rest of the world. SUPPORT MxG @ patreon.com/MUSICisnotaGENRE Nick DeMatteo is a singer/songwriter/producer for the band REC Listen @ recarea.bandcamp.com or stream anywhere!

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  • Creator
    Nick DeMatteo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Nick DeMatteo
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