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Let It Roll

Pantheon Media
Phil Spector
The Rolling Stones
Hip Hop
Mick Jagger
Brian Jones
Keith Richards
Andrew Loog Oldham
Rolling Stones
Music Production
Grandmaster Flash
Sugar Hill Records
The Grateful Dead
Lana Clarkson
The Beatles
Melly Mel
Turntablism
David Ritz
LSD
Altamont Concert
Righteous Brothers

"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground is Massive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" with a look at the Even Further event and Daft Punk's American debut.

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground is Massive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" with a look at Richie Hawtin's transition to minimal techno and his boom and bust as a US rave promoter. Other Detroit area producer/DJs like Car... more

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of "⁠⁠⁠The Underground is Massive⁠⁠⁠" with a look at Rave America and the rise and fall of indie rave in Los Angeles in 1991 and 1992.

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of "⁠⁠The Underground is Massive⁠⁠" with a look at Rave America and the rise and fall of indie rave in Los Angeles in 1991 and 1992.

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Recent Guests

Simon Reynolds
Author of Energy Flash, a journey through rave music and dance culture
Episode: TechnoRoll 2.24: Simon Reynolds On Rave Music, Dance Culture and the Hardcore to Jungle to Drum & Bass to Dubstep to EDM Continuum
Phil Johnson
Author of Straight Outta Bristol, Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, and the Roots of Trip Hop
Episode: TechnoRoll 2.14: Tricky, Portishead, & Massive Attack Took Trip-Hop Straight Out of Bristol
Frank Broughton
DJ historian and co-author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
Episode: Technoroll 1.22: Interview with Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton, Historians of the DJ
Bill Brewster
DJ historian and co-author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
Episode: Technoroll 1.22: Interview with Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton, Historians of the DJ
Steve Juon
Hip hop writer, founder of OHHLA and rapreviews.com
Episode: Technoroll 8: Before Hip-Hop Disco DJ's Like Grandmaster Flowers & DJ Hollywood Set the Stage
Joan Baez
Iconic American folk singer known for her beautiful voice and political activism
Episode: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Tom Rush led the pre-Dylan American Folk Boom
Judy Collins
Renowned American singer and songwriter, active in the folk music scene during the 1960s
Episode: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Tom Rush led the pre-Dylan American Folk Boom
Tom Rush
Folk singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the 1960s, known for his interpretations of traditional songs
Episode: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Tom Rush led the pre-Dylan American Folk Boom
Dave Thompson
Author of An Evolving Tradition, The Child Ballads in Modern Folk and Rock
Episode: Sir Walter Scott, Pepys, and Charles Dickens: The Literary Roots of The Ballad Tradition

Hosts

Nate Wilcox
Host of a podcast focused on the history of popular music, known for his detailed commentary and informed discussions on various music genres and their cultural impacts.
Ryan Harkness
Co-host of a podcast that explores the history of popular music, engaging in critical analysis of genres and key figures in music history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Folk/Falk/Child Ballads

    Brilliant stuff. Real education and the book is definitely getting bought. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Welcome back

    Excellent, I’m finding out so much via your obsession with all things Stones n Jones

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Uhhh Uhhh Uuuumm Uuuuhhh

    Content is notable. Very good

    But the host is NOT eloquent !! Uhhh…the….ummm..scene….uhhh….

    Annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Scooter and biggie rock
    United Statesa year ago
  • Oh noes!!

    Sorry you have to give this up but thanks for all you’ve done. I’ve enjoyed them immensely. Hope you can come back someday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr memory 62
    United States2 years ago
  • The best music podcast!

    Hands down the best music podcast for anyone interested in the history of popular music. If I could give it 10 stars I would. It gets all the stars. Thank you Nate for making this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReelNRoll
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners find the content educational, insightful, and deeply engaging, particularly regarding the host's knowledge of music history.
Some listeners noted the hosts' unique ability to connect historical events to musical developments, making the material accessible and interesting.
There are mentions of a few critiques focusing on the hosts' delivery style, suggesting that some may find it less eloquent or polished, but this does not overshadow the valuable insights offered.
The podcast is praised for its thorough and well-researched discussions on various music genres and their evolution over time.

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TechnoRoll 2.24: Simon Reynolds On Rave Music, Dance Culture and the Hardcore to Jungle to Drum & Bass to Dubstep to EDM Continuum
Q: How do you view the politics of early rave culture?
The culture was undeniably driven by illegal substances and enterprise, and while it did encompass a community feeling, we shouldn't overlook its darker aspects including crime and drug use.
TechnoRoll 2.24: Simon Reynolds On Rave Music, Dance Culture and the Hardcore to Jungle to Drum & Bass to Dubstep to EDM Continuum
Q: What do you think about the literature on EDM that's come out since your book?
While there may be newer literature, I'm not aware of any that fully combines the perspectives of both DJs and producers in the same way. My focus was largely based on my own experiences and the UK and US scenes.
Technoroll 1.20: Superstars Like DJ Tiesto and Fatboy Slim Change the Game
Q: How did the relationship between DJs and popular music evolve?
DJs became integral to pop music production, often creating backing tracks for pop performers, leading to EDM's broader appeal.
Technoroll 1.20: Superstars Like DJ Tiesto and Fatboy Slim Change the Game
Q: What is the significance of DJ Tiesto's performance at the Olympics?
Tiesto's performance marked EDM's entry into the mainstream, showcasing the genre's global acceptance and prominence.
Technoroll 8: Before Hip-Hop Disco DJ's Like Grandmaster Flowers & DJ Hollywood Set the Stage
Q: Where do you draw the beginning of hip hop?
Steve Juon argues that the call and response style of DJ Hollywood is foundational to the rhyming cadences used by early MCs, connecting disco to hip hop.

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Content primarily centers on the history and evolution of popular music across different genres, addressing both individual artists and broader societal contexts that have shaped the music landscape from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Notable discussions involve specific subgenres like house, techno, and jungle, as well as influential artists and cultural movements that had significant impacts on music history.

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Recent guests on Let It Roll include:

1. Simon Reynolds
2. Phil Johnson
3. Frank Broughton
4. Bill Brewster
5. Steve Juon
6. Joan Baez
7. Judy Collins
8. Tom Rush

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