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Waste or Taste

Hearing Things
Paris Hilton
Los Angeles
Remix Culture
Club Music
Julian Casablancas
The Strokes
Charli XCX
London Dance Music
Shy Girl
Lou Reed
Tyler, the Creator
Geordie Greep
Hearing Things
Pop Music
FKA Twigs
Grammy Awards
Lady Gaga
Kim Deal
Liz Phair
Kendrick Lamar

Each episode, the music obsessives behind the the website Hearing Things bring three songs to the table, debate their merits and drawbacks, and ultimately decide whether they are crappy or great. Worthless or worthwhile. Waste or taste.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes9Foundeda year ago
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Recorded in front of a live audience at this year's On Air Fest in Brooklyn, Jill Mapes, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, and Dylan Green decide whether new songs by Addison Rae, Drake, and Oklou are Waste or Taste—and talk about the music they want playe... more

Jill Mapes, Andy Cush, and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd decide whether new songs by Gaga, Doechii, and the Weather Station are Waste or Taste, and talk about music that can help everyone escape the winter doldrums. Topics include how Doechii backs up h... more

Music critics and Hearing Things founders Jill Mapes, Dylan Green, and Ryan Dombal decide whether Grammy-nominated songs by the Beatles, Common, and Kim Gordon are Waste or Taste, and discuss a few very strange Grammy moments across history. Topics i... more

Music critics and Hearing Things founders Jill Mapes, Andy Cush, and Ryan Dombal decide whether songs by SZA, Bob Dylan (via Timothée Chalamet), and Aphex Twin are Waste or Taste, and offer some recommendations to help you emotionally kick off anothe... more

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Jill Mapes
Host of 'Waste or Taste' and notable music critic, participating in lively discussions about contemporary music.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Taste

    Hearing Things is taste

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greg from here
    United States8 months ago
  • Ayyy

    I literally don’t listen to any other podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjord666
    United States9 months ago
  • We Stan

    We love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneKealoha
    United States9 months ago
  • Yes Good

    Me Like!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Treelog
    United States9 months ago
  • Awesome show

    Auspicious for music journalism/criticism!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danjohn2009
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's humorous and engaging approach to music criticism.
The debates on song merits provide a lively atmosphere that keeps audiences entertained.
Many find the mix of personal anecdotes and critical analysis refreshing.

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The episodes feature passionate discussions where hosts evaluate contemporary music trends and emerging tracks, often from diverse genres such as pop, hip hop, and indie. Regular segments, such as icebreakers and humorous anecdotes, engage listeners while providing critique on both popular and lesser-known artists. The format is highly interactive, with hosts often soliciting audience opinions, resulting in a dynamic exploration of music that merges personal stories with broader cultural commentary. Unique elements include tongue-in-cheek debates over tracks deemed either 'waste' or 'taste', creating an entertaining balance of humor and critical analysis in the music landscape.

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