What Did They Mean By That?

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Episode 58- Seether by Veruca Salt Sep 17, 2022

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What exactly is a Seether? What's the difference between a casket and a coffin? What is the Queen lying in? Is this song about a demon baby? Listen, find out.

Official Video- Seether

Art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 57- Losing My Religion- REM Sep 08, 2022

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Christine just couldn't wait another second to do an episode on this iconic band, song, and video. 31 years ago they one a million awards at what used to be the most watched show on cable TV- The MTV Music Awards. But is a song with such a clear title really about losing faith, losing god, losing one's religion. In short, no. But, with further analysis, maybe yes. You don't want to miss this one, melomaniacs!

Official ICONIC Video- Losing My Religion

Interview with Mike Mills and Michael Stipe about LMR

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 56- Blister in the Sun- Violent Femmes Aug 25, 2022

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You know the beginning guitar riff, you know all the words (there aren't very many), but do you know what it means to go on like you're a blister in the sun? What on earth does that mean? Listen as Julia and Christine agree it's a little dirty, a lot confusing, but a teenage anthem for anyone over the age of 40.

Performance of Blister in the Sun at Coachella- 2013

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 55- How You Remind Me- Nickelback Aug 18, 2022

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It's the band you love to hate, right? But why? Why did this band, who sold millions of records, end up being the posterchild for music that was mocked and ridiculed. We'll explain. Come listen, you may end up a fan, despite our best efforts.

Official video- How You Remind Me

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 54- When the Time Comes- Gigi Rowe Aug 11, 2022

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Join Julia, Christine, and Gigi Rowe as we discuss her song, her writing process, and all of her creative endeavors. She drops a new song tomorrow and a new album, "Laura," on August 26th. Melomaniacs, you don't want to pass up the chance to follow this artist, here career, and her new bestie, TikTok phenomenon, ClayBaby.

Gigi Rowe was formerly signed to Island Def Jam Records by the legendary LA Reid. Jay Z called her "fantastically talented." She was the first-ever recipient of the Songwriter Hall of Fame Buddy Holly Prize (from Songmasters) and she has had songs featured on the globally-adored interactive video game Just Dance. Two of Gigi's new songs were just featured on Amazon's new Prime Video dating series The One That Got Away, premiering in late June. Her songs "Borrowed Time" and "You Me and the Stars" are the tunes and the first happens to open the entire series premiere while the other one is in a beautiful scene with lights and sparklers in Episode 7. Gigi's "You Me and the Stars" was also featured earlier this month on Netflix comedy series Boo, Bitch (Episode 3), starring Lana Condor.

Gigi on Spotify

"So Iconic" featuring Claybaby

"Lollipops" by Gigi Rowe

Gigi Rowe on TikTok

Gigi Rowe on Instagram

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Cover Art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 53- Puff the Magic Dragon- Peter, Paul, and Mary Jul 28, 2022

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This one is a crowd pleaser, folks! Julia and Christine are back on their game blowing all the myths about this song out of the water. Think it's about Mary Jane, wacky tobaccy, grass? Think again. Also, you don't want to miss the end conversation about Julia's childhood imaginary friend. Really, it's a must listen!

Lenny Lipton blog on the song

Interview with Lenny Lipton about Puff

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Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 52- West End Girls- Pet Shop Boys Jul 21, 2022

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Well, Melomaniacs, we were a bit rusty this episode, so it's a short one, ending with Julie's short shorts. But take a listen as Christine actually "sings" this song about girls, boys, Finland Station, and who knows what else.

Official Video- East End Girls

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 51- Running Up That Hill (Deal With God)- Kate Bush Jul 14, 2022

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Melomaniacs, you know we had to cover this song because it's all the rage! This beautiful 1980's song has had a rebirth thanks to a little show called Stranger Things. Join us as we talk about its beginning, its meaning, and its rebirth. And lots of today year's olds.

Performance with David Gilmour

Official Video- Running Up That Hill (Deal With God)

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 50- Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen Jul 07, 2022

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It's the BIG 50! Our 50th episode called for a big song. And what song is bigger than "Bohemian Rhapsody?" A mockopera, a rock enigma, a ballad, all in one. By one of the greatest vocal and lyrical talents of the 20th Century. Join us as we talk about Freddy Mercury, his talent, his message, and the state of our world today.

Video- Bohemian Rhapsody

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 49 - Royals- Lorde Jun 30, 2022

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Check out this talent who wrote this song when she was just a kid! An amazing lyricist who got Julia and Christine again talking about Kim Kardashian. We just can't help ourselves.

Royals Video

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