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486) What does an artist "lose" when they sell their catalog? Sep 25, 2026

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"YOUR FAV artist sells catalogue", but what does that mean? Online chatter, "don't stream the old albums that artist is not making music from it" but that is not true...

This episode is important to understand why your favorite artist might sell their catalogue and what that means for performance rights and more!

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠

485) Darren Hayes - Do You Remember? Sep 24, 2026

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Guest: Darren Hayes

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠

About the second single from Homosexual, Darren Hayes said "when does artist get to chance to write about the same person (Chained To You) from a different point of view..."

484) Janet Jackson - Throb Sep 22, 2026

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Might be overlooked by some, this house inspired track adds so much to the legacy of Janet Jackson, Jam and Lewis's legacy. Explaining why THROB deserves its flowers.

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez

483) Madonna - Give Me All Your Luvin Sep 21, 2026

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Often overlooked and dismissed, Madonna's lead single from MDNA helped Madonna achieve more chart success that separated her from everyone. It also primed Madonna for her Super Bowl halftime performance. Flowers for Give Me All Your Luvin featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠James Rodriguez

482) Britney Spears - Overprotected Sep 19, 2026

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Honoring the 25th anniversary of Britney Spears third studio album, Britney. Steve Lunt, Jive Records A&R at the time on the making of Britney's Overprotected.

Guest: A&R Steve Lunt.

Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez

481) *NSYNC - It Makes Me Ill Sep 18, 2026

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Host: Artist Archivist ⁠⁠James Rodriguez ⁠

*NSYNC's 2000 album No Strings Attached had many gigantic hits but an album track may have had the longest most interesting evolution...that track is It Makes Me Ill.

480) Darren Hayes - Let's Try Being In Love Sep 17, 2026

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Guest: Darren Hayes

Host: Artist Archivist ⁠James Rodriguez

The film Call Me By Your Name influenced Darren Hayes on his eagerly anticipated solo song, Let's Try Being In Love. The concept album Homosexual would feature truth in an unexpected way that only Darren Hayes could deliver.

479) Madonna - Rescue Me Sep 16, 2026

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Ever wonder how one of Madonna’s most underrated tracks came to life? In this episode, we’re diving into the making of “Rescue Me”…a song tucked inside her iconic 1990 greatest hits album The Immaculate Collection, yet powerful enough to create its own legacy.

This isn’t just another dance track.We’ll break down how it was created, the impact it had on U.S. radio, and why it still resonates decades later.

If you grew up with Madonna as the soundtrack to your youth…or you’re just now rediscovering the gems in her catalog…this is one story you don’t want to miss.

Host: ⁠James Rodriguez

478) Darren Hayes - Homosexual Sep 10, 2026

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The reviews for Darren Hayes solo return were glowing! Let us rewind back to honor Homosexual.

Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez