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MODERN MUSICOLOGY

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Classical Music
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Taylor Swift
Artificial Intelligence
Oasis
David Bowie
Holiday Music
Christine Mcvie
The Police
Paul Mccartney
Buckingham Nicks
Saturday Night Live
Rock Hall Inductions

Modern Musicology covers topics on rock and pop ranging mostly from 70s, 80s and 90s (with occasional excursions into 60s and 00s). Anything is fair game -- classic rock, R&B, folk, punk, prog, rap, metal, and more. Hosted by DJ and author Rob Levy, solo artist and former Aquanettas drummer Stephanie Seymour, drummer and author R. Alan Siler, and guy from London Anthony Williams.

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In this episode we are joined by former editor of Guitar World Magazine Brad Tolinski, co-author of the new book Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story, to talk about the life and career of one of the most important and influential guitarists in the moder... more

MTV 45th Anniversary

MTV launched 45 years ago on August 1, 1981 with "Video Killed the Radio Star." To celebrate this big anniversary, we spend time reminiscing about the glory days of Music Television by talking about our favorite music videos -- ... more

July 17, 2026 was a very special day for the Modern Musicology family -- because that was the release date of a brand-new EP called Grand Isle from our amazing co-host Stephanie Seymour! This new batch of songs has been a couple years in the making a... more

To celebrate Christine McVie's birthday on July 12th, we have a special show that features some of Christine's great deep cuts. She was arguably the greatest hitmaker in Fleetwood Mac, with biggies like "Say You Love Me," "You Make Lovin' Fun," "Litt... more

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Recent Guests

Giles Moon
Head of music curation at Julien's Auctions
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Episode: #166 - Music Icons (Julien's Auctions)
Walter Hieber
Founder of PrometheanLink LLC, AI expert and musician
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Episode: #164 - A.I. in Music
Marva Rodriguez
Lead singer in a Heart tribute band
Episode: #159 - HEART 50th Anniversary
Don Klees
Author of David Bowie On Track, 1983 to 2016
Sonic Bond / Bowies On Track series
Episode: #157 - BOWIE: The Later Career
John Malahy
Film lover, Turner Classic Movies veteran, author
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Episode: #155 - 80s Movie Soundtracks
Court Lewis
Co-host of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast, guest on Modern Musicology episode about Ace Frehley
Rock and Metal Profs Podcast
Episode: #151 - ACE!
Matt Aulschbach
Co-host of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast, guest on Modern Musicology episode about Ace Frehley
Rock and Metal Profs Podcast
Episode: #151 - ACE!
JM Tuffley
Guest commentator and friend of the show
Episode: #150 - Ticket Prices
Daniel Pierce
Guest, discussed album variants and track details
Episode: #149 - In Our SHOWGIRL ERA

Hosts

Alan Levy
Co-host and longtime host who introduces topics and leads discussion across episodes
Rob Levy
Host, co-host and producer; central voice in show banter and panel discussions
Stephanie Seymour
Co-host, solo artist and drummer with deep ties to the music scene; provides artist perspective
Anthony Williams
Co-host with London-based perspective; guest commentator on some episodes
Alan Siler
Drummer and author; brings a narrative and instrumental perspective

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Fun music talk

    It's just that - fun music talk with hosts who really know music. These guys can go deep on rock, pop, metal, and more. (Even prog!) Clever subjects for each episode too, such as creating a personal "Mt. Rushmore of Music." Recommended!

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It's a fun, knowledgeable take on music history with banter that feels like chatting with friends.
Guests are insightful and topics span a wide musical spectrum, keeping discussions fresh.
Deep cuts and memories make it a go-to for fans of classic rock and 80s nostalgia.

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#171 - New Music From STEPHANIE!
Q: What's the next step after the EP release?
The goal is broad radio outreach and continued promotion, along with potential new material and live-centric content, while encouraging fans to support Bandcamp and independent artists.
#171 - New Music From STEPHANIE!
Q: Who plays on the tracks and how is the recording workflow organized?
We send demo tracks to collaborators like Ira Elliott or Andy Burton, who then contribute drums or organ remotely, with timing kept by click tracks to align with our basic tracks.
#171 - New Music From STEPHANIE!
Q: How did you approach choosing the three covers on the EP?
I picked covers that fit my voice and could be interpreted in a way that preserves the original melody, avoiding drastic departures while adding personal twists.
#171 - New Music From STEPHANIE!
Q: Is Harvest Time the first single from the new EP, or are you thinking in terms of multiple singles?
Harvest Time is treated as the leading track for pre-orders and radio play; it's the clip people are hearing most, while the project as a whole is being promoted rather than labeling a single in the traditional sense.
#166 - Music Icons (Julien's Auctions)
Q: What happens when a signature doesn't match a known authentic example?
If a signature looks inconsistent with the documented handwriting or the story cannot reliably support authenticity, the item is not taken to auction, regardless of the accompanying narrative.

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What is MODERN MUSICOLOGY about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A guide to popular rock, pop, and broader music history through lively roundtable discussions, personal memories, and picky recommendations. Episodes span from deep-dives into 70s–90s era motifs to timely takes on contemporary topics like AI in music and current award-voting debates, all delivered with banter, nostalgia, and expert anecdotes. Noteworthy is the rotating mix of guest commentators, a strong emphasis on genre-crossing eras, and a penchant for tying memories to cultural moments, from stadium shows to soundtrack culture and hall-of-fame conversations. This show likely appeals to listeners who love music lore, deep catalog knowledge, and spirited debates about artists, eras, and industry shifts, with a friendly, opinionated tone t... more

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