What is Even Happening: A Collection of Curiosities

Episode 179

This week, Aaron and Brent explore the stranger side of music in an episode they have dubbed, “What is Even Happening: A Collection of Curiosities”.

From spoken-word tracks and experimental sounds to bluegrass covers of hip-hop songs, the guys single out three left-of-center picks including music from bands like King Missile, Passion Pit, and Was (Not Was).

Show Notes

(06:16) Beavis & Butthead / King Missile – Detachable Penis – YouTube
(06:44) The, Um, Oral History of King Missile’s ‘Detachable Penis’ – Spin
(12:27) King Missile – Detachable Penis – YouTube
(18:40) Yard Act – The Trench Coat Museum – YouTube
(20:56) Yard Act on hanging up the trench coat: “We have a lot more to give” – NME
(22:07) Listen to Yard Act’s self-referential new single ‘The Trench Coat Museum’ – NME
(36:06) Hello Lover – Evil Dead 2 – YouTube
(41:20) The Meaning Behind The Song: Sleepyhead by Passion Pit – Old Time Music
(41:50) Sleepyhead Passion Pit – Song Facts
(44:03) Oro Mo Bhaidin – YouTube
(49:58) Was (Not Was) – MRRL Hall Of Fame
(56:33) The Cleverlys | “No Diggity” (Bluegrass Cover) – YouTube
(57:31) Garrison Starr – “Gin and Juice” (Live Acoustic) – YouTube
(58:04) LMFAO and Bieber get the bluegrass treatment on The Cleverlys’ new album ‘Blue’ – AGDaily

Other Links

• Beavis And Butt-Head In People Are Still Having Sex – YouTube
• 20 Years Later: Was (Not Was) Still Boggle the Mind – Spin
• Was (Not Was) “Hello Dad, I’m in Jail” Video – YouTube

Band Websites

King Missile
Yard Act
LaTour
Passion Pit
Was (Not Was)
The Cleverlys

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