On the 177th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Polydans" by Roosevelt, "Judas and The Black Messiah: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture", and "Welfare Jazz" by Viagra BoysNew singles: "Calling My Phone" by Lil Tjay feat. 6LACK, "The Princess and the Clock" by Kero Kero Bonito, "Fire, Ready, Aim" by Green Day, and "Exposure" by Shelley (formerly known as DRAM)The 2 big news stories of the past week: Bobby Shmurda is released from prison, and Daft Punk call it quits. The Polydans review. Tory Lanez gets hit with a restraining order from Megan Thee Stallion, Chance The Rapper points the blame for his album flopping, and Lady Gaga's french bulldogs are stolen in a violent manner. The Judas and the Black Messiah album review. Blink-182's upcoming project has lots of curveballs. Spotify announces its new business model, meanwhile Facebook rolls out its latest copy-cat app. The Welfare Jazz review. De La Soul's animated quest to save their music, and Freddie Gibbs inadvertently shows the pointlessness of the Joe Rogan podcast. Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

Audioface: Music News, Reviews, & Culture

#177 - Roosevelt, Judas & The Black Messiah, Viagra Boys

On the 176th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Terra Firma" by Tash Sultana, "times" by SG Lewis, and "Ventura" by Sofía Valdés.New singles: "Not Dead Yet" by Lord Huron, "Bed Head" by Manchester Orchestra, "CLOUDS" by NF, and "Caution" by KAYTRANADAReal Cancel Culture in Poland, Dolly Parton takes the high road, and Lauryn Hill hits a legendary milestone. The Terra Firma review. Nicki Minaj mourns the sudden loss of her father, FKA Twigs details the real side of Shia LaBeouf, and LA Sheriffs begin investigating Marilyn Manson. The times review. A Bruno Mars impersonator scammed a lady out of $100,000, Soundcloud could soon introduce a new way to get paid, and the Kimye divorce is officially official. The Ventura review. And we dip into the MONEYZONE, where numerous artists cash bring their music outside the world of music.Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#176 - Tash Sultana, SG Lewis, Sofía Valdés

On the 175th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "TYRON" by slowthai, "Glowing In The Dark" by Django Django, and "Who Am I?" by Pale Waves.New singles: "LOCATION" by Karol G, Anuel AA, & J Balvin, "Bang Bang" by Rita Ora & Imanbek, "My Window" by Lucky Daye & Mahalia, and "Missing Out" by Syd. Morgan Wallen continues to reap the benefits of saying the n-word on camera. The TYRON review. Could the next Radiohead exist in a post-Brexit world? Bruce Springsteen arrested for DWI after appearing in a Jeep ad. The Glowing In The Dark review. Weezer teases multiple new projects, and Justin Timberlake issues a very late apology. The Who Am I? review. And Meek Mill confronts an attempted ambush from (Tekashi) 6ix9ine. Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#175 - slowthai, Django Django, Pale Waves

On the 174th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Medicine at Midnight" by Foo Fighters, "Shiesty Season" by Pooh Shiesty, and "Homegrown" by VanJess.New singles: "Up" by Cardi B, "Recap" by Kito feat VanJess & Channel Tres, "Out of Ordinary" by Oliver Tree, "F.U.C.K." by Victoria Monét, and "Not Around" by Ritt MomneyMarilyn Manson faces accusations of abuse from his ex Evan Rachel Wood, among others. Ja Rule sounds off for the people. The Medicine at Midnight review. Silento, the "whip, nae-nae" guy, is arrested. White country music star Morgan Wallen is caught on camera using the N-word. The Shiesty Season review. Ice Cube meets with Joe Biden, a fetus releases an album, and "Austrian Weird Al" is arrested for his extreme parodies. The Homegrown review. Fans petition NASA to name a newly discovered planet after a dearly departed artist, Bad Bunny makes his WWE debut, and Lil Uzi Vert gets a diamond implanted in his head. Dan talks more about the GameStop saga on Sh!tpost w/ Jared Holt. Subscribe to the podcast via Substack or wherever you listen to podcasts. Simply search the title "Sh!tpost" in your preferred podcast app.Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#174 - Foo Fighers, Pooh Shiesty, VanJess

On the 173rd episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "OK Human" by Weezer, "Collapsed In Sunbeams" by Arlo Parks, and "Sound Ancestors" by Madlib.New singles: "driver's license" by Olivia Rodrigo, "All Good" by Francis Arevalo, "Last Day In" by Kodak Black, and "Running" by Jessie Ware & DisclosureHyperpop pioneer SOPHIE passes away at age 34. The OK Human review. An old fashioned Audioface douchebag corner: A Trey Songz Altercation, TI & Tiny accused of multiple cases of abuse including trafficking, and Tory Lanez & Chris Brown make strange bedfellows. The Collapsed In Sunbeams review. The Weeknd Addresses Grammy's snub. Upcoming films to be scored by Johnny Greenwood and HAIM. The Sound Ancestors review. Madlib remembers MF DOOM. The episode intro is "BIPP" and the outro is "Faceshopping", both by SOPHIE. Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#173 - Weezer, Arlo Parks, Madlib

On the 172nd episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: ".wav" by Flux Pavilion, "Isles" by Bicep, and "Home" by Rhye.New singles: "How Can I" Paola Proctor, "Mold" by Jónsi, “Lo Vas A Olvidar” by Billie Eilish & Rosalía, and “Ain’t Got Time” by Lil Wayne. Hopefully, a final round up of Trump-related stories:  Trump pardons multiple music-related figures. Ariel Pink's life is in shambles after attending Trump's insurrection. TRAPT's drummer leaves the band amid the singer's MAGA screeds, and Village People celebrates the presumed end of the Donald's copyright infringement. The .wav review. Glastonbury cancelled, while American festival runners appear optimistic. The Isles review. A major EDM artist details how little money comes from music streaming. Unreleased Radiohead songs for sale at auction. The Home review. Dr. Joe Rogan clears Grimes of covid-19, and Houstonians risk it all.Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#172 - Flux Pavilion, Bicep, Rhye

On the 171st episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Nobody Is Listening" by ZAYN, "Heaux Tales" by Jazmine Sullivan, and "Whole Lotta Red" by Playboi Carti.New singles: "Close to You" by Dayglow, and "The Bandit/100,000 People" by Kings of LeonGrammys have been delayed because covid-19 is not being handled in the US (but the Audioface Awards are up on YouTube!). DOOM was supposedly close to finishing a new project before his untimely demise (our DOOM bonus episode is up on YouTube as well). The Nobody Is Listening review. Fauci gives an update on post-covid concerts. The finalized Brexit deal might ruin live shows whenever they do come back. Dr. Dre is released from the hospital. The Heaux Tales review. Indie outfit Animal Collective is scoring a documentary about Soundcloud rap, and Lana Del Rey gets into more trouble in her album roll out.On NO CHILL ISLAND 17: We listened to Whole Lotta Red so you don't have to. Kim and Kanye are splitting up, YFN Lucci turns himself into the police, Snoop Dogg lights CNN's new years coverage up, and Drake's hilarious haircut.Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.(sorry for the late episode. my hard drive crashed and i had to replace it and reset my computer before posting this! - dan)

#171 - ZAYN, Jazmine Sullivan, Playboi Carti

The Late Daniel Dumile (AKA MF DOOM AKA Viktor Vaughn AKA Zev Love X AKA King Geedorah AKA...) was the foundation of rap music, cross-genre collaboration, and the friendship  behind this very podcast. His death on October 31 2020 was announced on December 31 2020. Dan and Sean interrupt their scheduled hiatus and take a look back on the story and best songs of rap's supervillain/music's superhero. Rest in Power DOOM. Regular episodes of Audioface will return on Monday, January 18 2021. Thank you for listening with us.

#170 BONUS - MF DOOM: Rap's Villain, Music's Hero

Before we send 2020 to the memory hole, let's decide the best and worst of music and music culture from this wretched year. The classic favorite awards are here, plus some new additions. Regular episodes of Audioface will return on Monday, January 18 2021.2:35 - Best Album Ender6:51 - Worst Music on Flat Scorched Earth, Nuked Hawaii, No Quid-Pro-Quo, Bleach Injection 202011:14 - Best Indie Album19:12 - Best Electronic Album29:59 - Best Mainstream Song32:46 - Return To Form Award40:27 - Best Pop Album44:55 - Best Neo-Pop Album50:15 - The Don't F****** Sleep Award for Best New Artist53:29 - Song of the Year1:01:52 - Drop of the Year1:06:33 - The "Blink Twice" Award1:10:27 - Best Music Video1:14:34 - Best Rock Album1:21:21 - The Audienceface Award1:25:57 - The DJ Khaled Noted Little Bitch Award1:36:04 - Best Rap Album1:41:37 - Best Trap Album1:47:35 - Best Bars1:50:59 - Best Alternative Album1:59:01 - The Vince Staples Woke Award2:02:05 - The "Hard R" Award For Bigotry In Music2:03:58 - Album of the Year2:14:34 - Chairman Sean & Dictator Dan's Honorable Mentions

#170 - 4th Annual AUDIOFACE AWARDS (2020)

On the 169th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Man on the Moon III: The Chosen" by Kid Cudi, "NIGHTMARE VACATION" by Rico Nasty, and "We Will Always Love You" by The Avalanches.New Singles:  "Her Revolution + His Rope" by Thom Yorke, Four Tet, and Burial. "sympathy for the grinch" by 100gecs A brief moment on 2 follow ups to earlier releases this year: "evermore" by Taylor Swift and "Limbo (Deluxe)" by Aminé.FKA Twigs sues Shia LeBeouf, alleging violent assault. The Man On The Moon III review. The rap world throws down on the app Clubhouse, and Kanye West is sued for not paying his dues. The Nightmare Vacation review. The legendary Radio Disney is (basically) no more after this year. The We Will Always Love You review. Drake is selling smells, Travis Scott is selling other smells (plus a seltzer), and Jay Z is selling a whole different kind of smell.On the 2020 Courtpacking Episode, Sean and Dan sneak in 6 projects from this year: Bad Bunny's "YHLQMDLG", Foster The People's "In The Darkest Of Nights, Let The Birds Sing", Durand Bernarr's "Dur&", The Japanese House's "Chewing Cotton Wool", WHIPPED CREAM's "WHO IS WHIPPED CREAM?", and Kölsch's "Now Here No Where".Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#169 - Kid Cudi, Rico Nasty, The Avalanches, The Courtpacking Episode 2020

Do you hear that coming? It's the unmistakable sounds of The Avalanches. A single Avalanches song may include 10 different samples across 4 different genres across 3 different continents. Their projects are at once nonsensical and thematic. For their upcoming 3rd album, "We Will Always Love You", The Avalanches are going from thematic to cinematic. To understand The Avalanches and their unique sound, Dan calls on his friend Oliver the indie music oracle to help paint a picture of one of music's most unique modern acts. The 3rd Avalanches LP will be reviewed on Audioface #169.Check out Oliver's band "Sun Bear Hum"! Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. For politics, Subscribe to Power Report if you haven't already. Send us music recommendations @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube. We appreciate it, and you!

#168 BONUS - The Avalanches: Hooked On Plunderphonics

On the 168th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Plastic Hearts" by Miley Cyrus, "Cyr" by The Smashing Pumpkins, and "RAZZMATAZZ" by I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME.It's that time of year again, when the Grammy's are announced and promptly criticized. This year is a new low. We have our reactions, drama from big artists, and the Grammy chief's pitiful response. Send us your 2020 music recommendations for consideration in the Audioface awards using out social media (see below this paragraph for links). The Plastic Hearts review. Miley Cyrus comes clean about trying to be clean. EDM producer i_o is dead at 30, and SF Bay Area rapper Lil Yase is shot dead at 25. The Cyr review. Kelsey Nicole drops a counter-diss track aimed at Megan Thee Stallion. An unreleased Phife Dawg album might be coming in 2021. A$AP Rocky gives back. The RAZZMATAZZ review. Obama gives Drake his movie blessing, Kanye gives Chris Brown a tank, and Blueface is probably being watched by child protective services. Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#168 - Miley Cyrus, The Smashing Pumpkins, I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

On the 167th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Good News" by Megan Thee Stallion, "While The World Was Burning" by SAINt JHN, and "So Help Me God!" by 2 Chainz.RAP BEEF (part 1): Gucci Mane and Jeezy settle an old score on Verzuz. An update on Jeremih's battle with covid-19. Benny The Butcher is shot during a robbery attempt. Lil Wayne faces up to 10 years in prison. Radiohead's fallen crewmate finally gets some justice. The Good News review. RAP BEEF (part 2): Meg vs. Tory Lanez, who has plead "not guilty" in his case with Megan. Meg claims Tory offered her money after the incident. She's also accused of showing favoritism to "white publications." Q-Tip confirms a collaborative album with himself and Megan Thee Stallion is in the works. The World Was Burning review. Bandcamp scores another win for musicians of all sizes. Speaking of, all musicians should try the new record deal simulator (link is here). The story of how a random B-Side is raking in streaming dollars on Spotify. And Diplo is charged with a lawsuit over revenge porn. The So Help Me God! review. RAP BEEF (part 3): Barack Obama vs The Entire Rap Game. Taylor Swift's masters dilemma has reached a new level. Morrissey is dropped from his label, Logic buys big into bitcoin, and a quick check in on Sheck Wes' NBA hopes.Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#167 - Megan Thee Stallion, SAINt JHN, 2 Chainz

On the 166th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Pluto x Baby Pluto" by Future & Lil Uzi Vert, "POWER UP" by AC/DC, and "From Dark To Light" by NLE Choppa.New Singles:  "Holiday" by Lil Nas X, "Bridged By A Lightwave"  by deadmau5 & Kiesza, "Separate" by Sage Kelzizun, and "No Save Point" by Run The Jewels.Wave 3 of covid-19 strikes the United States, with Jerimih reportedly on a ventilator and New Order's Bernard Sumner actively recovering. This hasn't stopped Deftones' guitarist from spreading conspiracies. The Pluto review. Super Bowl 55's headlining performer is announced. A rapper turns himself in after being accused of murder. The POWER UP review. An uncomfortable reality about Lil Pump's Trump endorsement comes to light. Tyga's landlord files a lawsuit. The From Dark To Light review. A new technology could replace Airpods, and Grimes volunteers to be tortured on Eric Andre's show. Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface.  Check out Syndicate 23's semi-monthly news and politics show Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel).  We appreciate it, and you.

#166 - Future & Lil Uzi Vert, AC/DC, NLE Choppa

On the 165th episode of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Visions of Bodies Being Burned" by clipping., and "Tunng Presents...DEAD CLUB".The Death Corner returns to mourn the loss of Ken Hensley of Uriah Heep (75) and King Von (26). 6ix9ine appears to be celebrating the death of King Von. The Visions of Bodies review. Lana Del Rey had her mind on other things during election day. The DEAD CLUB review. The Grammy's renames another problematic award category. On NO CHILL ISLAND 16: Eminem and Lady Gaga lend some last minute gas to Uncle Joe, while Lil "Pimp" and Lil Wayne go whole hog for Trump with limited success. Johnny Rotten goes on British TV to parrot American right wing TV, and Trump supporters dance for their dear leader to "Killing In The Name" by Rage Against The Machine. In Westworld: Kanye 2020 comes crashing down. Spotify tests mafia techniques on small musicians, and a joke about the Weathering Assistance Program goes awry. And lastly, Cardi B re-un-divorces Offset to make Audioface history.Subscribe to Audioface wherever you're listening so you always get new episodes. For election coverage, Subscribe to Power Report if you haven't already (and catch videos on the Dan From The Internet YouTube channel) Follow @audiofacepod on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube for extra Audioface. We appreciate it, and you.

#165 - clipping., Tunng, No Chill Island 16

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Audioface: Music News, Reviews, & Culture

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