SONG-A-WEEK by Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die

Latest Episodes:

Starlight’s Beam Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

Mike and Paul reminisce about how they first met (spoiler alert: it was in Astronomy Club) and debut their new song (spoiler alert: it’s called “Starlight’s Beam”).

“Starlight’s Beam”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

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Diabolical Jul 28, 2021

Show notes

This week, Mike and Paul discuss their love for suspense and all things thriller before debuting their new (aptly titled!) song “Diabolical.”

“Diabolical”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady

Piano by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

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RAGBRAI Jul 21, 2021

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Mike and Paul celebrate this week’s “Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa” the only way they know how - with their new song “RAGBRAI.”

“RAGBRAI”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano and trumpets by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

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We Won't Wait Forever Jul 14, 2021

Show notes

This week, Mike and Paul set out to write their first “house” song (but don’t count on these goofballs to not mess it up!) and debut their new song “We Won’t Wait Forever.”

“We Won’t Wait Forever”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Synth and bass by Michael Cassady

Extra instrumentation by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

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A Picture and An Autograph Jul 07, 2021

Show notes

Mike and Paul reminisce (and sing!) about their earliest celebrity sightings and debut their new song-of-the-week “A Picture and An Autograph.”
“A Picture and An Autograph”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Tony Thaxton
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
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Woe Is Me Jun 30, 2021

Show notes

On today’s episode of SONG A WEEK, Mike and Paul answer a listener’s voicemail question about their frog-focused songs and debut their new (non-frog-focused) song “Woe Is Me.”

“Woe Is Me”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

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At The Latticeview Inn Jun 23, 2021

Show notes

On this week's episode, Mike and Paul reminisce about that bed-and-breakfast they once owned and operated after inheriting it from a wealthy fan. Also! They debut their brand new Don't Stop Or We'll Die song "At The Latticeview Inn."

"At The Latticeview Inn"

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

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I Can't Jun 16, 2021

Show notes

On this week’s episode, Mike and Paul share some exciting news about a major Broadway musical that they will be writing (and is a guaranteed SMASH HIT!). Speaking of smash hits, they also debut their new Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die song “I Can’t.”

“I Can’t”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar, bass and harmonica by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

All songs produced by Emeen Zarookian

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

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Let The Meteors Fall Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

In the words of Jack Nicholson (probably): "Museums are back BABY!" This week join Mike and Paul of Don't Stop Or We'll Die as they debut their new song (and dinosaur power anthem) "Let the Meteors Fall" - along with offering new music for listeners to play next time they visit their favorite museum... whether it's art, science, history or PRE-HISTORY!!!

"Let The Meteors Fall"

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano and keyboard by Michael Cassady

Bass by Emeen Zarookian

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

All songs produced by Emeen Zarookian

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

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Good News Bad News Jun 02, 2021

Show notes

Good news: Don’t Stop or We’ll Die debuts a new rock-n-roll song AND tests out songs for a theoretical album of children’s music. Bad news: Uhhh there is NO bad news.

“Good News Bad News”

Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust

Piano by Michael Cassady

Drums by Tony Thaxton

Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian

Song produced by Emeen Zarookian

Show produced by Tony Thaxton

Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie

Leave your question for Don't Stop or We'll Die at 323-538-4269