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Electricity
Bob Dylan
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Piano Études
Philip Glass
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Frank Zappa
The Human League
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Duran Duran

Doug Adams and Kirk McElhearn discuss music and musicians, and how we listen to music, whether it be analog or digital, downloaded or streamed, audio, or video.

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Bruce Springsteen has released a four-disc set around his 1982 acoustic album Nebraska, including electric versions of many of the songs.

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Apple's new operating systems are out, all numbered 26, and Doug and Kirk discuss changes to the Music app.

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It's hard for us to remember, but there was a time before there was recorded music. How did people hear music?

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Recent Guests

Pete Morgan
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Episode: Episode #295: Selling Records with Pete Morgan of Burning Shed
Timo Andres
Contemporary classical composer and pianist.
Self-published artist
Episode: Episode #270: Timo Andres on Philip Glass’s Piano Études

Hosts

Doug Adams
Co-host with a keen insight into the music industry and a passion for technology and audio production.
Kirk McElhearn
Co-host recognized for his extensive knowledge of music history and audio technology, providing critical perspectives on music trends.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Great podcast

    If you like music, how we digest it, how it's made, check out this show. Gotta love Grumpy Kirk and Positive Doug

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnHimm
    United States2 years ago
  • Review of The Next Track Podcast

    I listen to The Next Track Podcast, very frequently. They have an extremely informative and entertaining Podcast, with an interesting twist on Music and how it’s consumed. They have vast experiences to draw from, but with a slight bias towards Rock, and Pop music. I enjoy alternate takes on Music, but I disagree with their reports on the use of A/M-Fm radio, and it’s ubiquity. Most Vehicles still have AM-FM radios, and they are still the most listened-to form of Music today. Radio stations and R... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacLoverIke
    United States4 years ago
  • Equal to my level of "audiophile" skepticism

    I found this podcast after reading a Q&A from one of the hosts in an "audiophile" forum. After looking at the list of episodes, I was happy to see that they included interviews with classical music artists and journalists. The hosts evince a nice balance of "audiophile" skepticism with appreciation of quality sound reproduction. I'm working my way through back episodes and already enjoy their interviews with Andy Doe. Keep up the good work and I'm glad this podcast has maintained a consistent p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCNYer
    United States5 years ago
  • A ‘must’ for the music geek

    Only discovered this podcast by accident last December (episode 164). I have spent the time since contentedly delving into the back catalogue, as well as enjoying the new releases. I love the discussion around music and technology and all the areas these things relate to each other. Kirk and Doug interview some fascinating guests and I have picked up many excellent recommendations for music along the way as a result of their enthusiasm. A must for the music geek - thanks fellas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChezzerP
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Authentic??

    There are some very positive qualities related to this podcast. For example, the quality of the audio voices of both hosts. Now, when I first started listening, I was impressed by the apparent diverse musical interests of the hosts. However, the longer I listened, I became genuinely suspicious that your talking with enthusiasm about pop music and, for example, the music of John Cage, is a cheap marketing ploy. An attempt, perhaps, to be the “Renaissance Men Of Music” (and books, philosophy, equi... more

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    sadiecaptain
    United States6 years ago

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Feedback is generally positive, with many pointing out the podcast's role in rekindling their passion for music and exploring new artists. Some critiques focus on perceived biases towards certain genres.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative discussions on music, often highlighting the hosts' expertise and their approachable nature.
The humor and chemistry between the hosts resonate well with the audience, creating a relaxed environment for exploring complex topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode #295: Selling Records with Pete Morgan of Burning Shed
Q: How were other people attracted to you and not interested in doing what you were doing themselves?
Pete explained the appeal of using Burning Shed as a platform for selling music without the need to set up their own websites, allowing them to piggyback on an established system.
Episode #295: Selling Records with Pete Morgan of Burning Shed
Q: Why did you decide to found Burning Shed in 2001?
Pete discussed how the idea arose during a time when physical music sales were declining, and mentioned his background in music and CD duplication as factors in starting Burning Shed.
Episode #270: Timo Andres on Philip Glass’s Piano Études
Q: What exactly is a Piano Etude?
A Piano Etude serves as an exercise for specific techniques and compositions, evolving from purely pedagogical roots to engaging compositions.
Episode #282: Embracing the CD Revival
Q: Does this embrace of the technology mean that you are now going to go out and become a used CD shopper?
Kirk contemplates the difficulty in finding CD stores locally but mentions buying a few CDs last week.

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