
A show in which musicians and other creators talk about the songs that shaped who they are. Produced by Matt Byars and Lee Gardner.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsMusicPerforming Arts | |||

A harpist since childhood–as well as the daughter of one–Mary Lattimore’s choice of instrument reveals the simple beauty it contains, transcending the stereotype of it being strictly for use in classical music or as flourishes in movie soundtracks. H... more
Listing Joe Boyd’s most significant accomplishments as a producer, label owner, and music historian is a tall order. A short list of artists he’s worked with includes Nick Drake (heard here), Pink Floyd, Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, Richard Thom... more
Bristol, UK’s Tara Clerkin Trio first came to our attention last year when they received an invitation from the Big Ears Festival to play its 2025 edition, and, upon listening to their 2023 EP On the Turning Ground as a means of introduction, we were... more
While to the casual observer it might seem as if New Zealand’s The Beths appeared seemingly out of nowhere in or around the summer of 2023, they’ve in fact been making their extremely catchy brand of indie pop for almost ten years now. The Auckland-b... more
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This hipster music podcast may appear apolitical, but prospective listeners— who may assume a podcaster who interviewed Fugazi members would not favor global campaigns of mass murder by apartheid nation-states— may be interested to know that the pod has made a special point in recent years of featuring artists affiliated with the military of Israel, such as Dudu Tassa, who performed concerts for IDF troops as they prepared to enter Gaza and massacre children— concerts that were organized by Dudu... more
Jonny Greenwood
Always love this show, but Hachette is pronounced haSHETT not Hatchet.
(bookseller peeve ;-) )
I’ve got a wide taste in music (rock, punk, dance, ambient etc etc) but I find the subjects of these podcasts really third rate & dull too. No longer subscribed!
I've always enjoyed going down that rabbit hole of listening to what those I listen to listened to. And this is essentially that. Matt and Lee are engaging interviewers, get interesting and top-tier musicians, and I regularly discover new music or think of familiar music differently as a result. Bravo!
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A thoughtful conversations-heavy show where musicians and other creators discuss the songs that shaped their creative paths. Episodes typically center on formative tracks, personal memory, and the evolution of a guest's sound, often tying in live festival moments or collaborations with other artists. Listeners can expect deep-dive storytelling, genre-spanning picks, and insights into the creative process, improvisation, and authenticity in art. Noteworthy strengths include a strong roster of influential guests across indie, experimental, and traditional scenes, and a consistent focus on how songs become life-shaping touchstones. The format and guest mix make it appealing to music fans who love backstory, process, and the context behind icon... more
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Essential Tremors launched 8 years ago and published 105 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Essential Tremors include:
1. Mary Lattimore
2. Tara Clerkin Trio
3. Melvin Gibbs
4. Adrian Sherwood
5. Brian Weitz
6. Dean Wareham
7. Ian Lynch
8. Victoria Shen
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