Sinopsis
Reg (Couch Sessions Music Editor) and Stone (Couch Sessions Founder) sit down (usually with some alcoholic accompaniment) and wax poetic about the best music and pop culture topics of the week. Expect profound thoughts, surprises, and maybe some special guests!
Episodios
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The Musical Touring Recession
07/10/2022 Duración: 42minThis week, we discuss Santigold canceling her tour, marking an emerging trend of artists getting priced out of the touring market. What is the future of live music? Plus Cardi B's lost bag and RIP to Coolio. Also, new music from Shygirl, Kenny Beats, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nicki Minaj is our Queen and Savior
25/09/2022 Duración: 44minThis week, we discuss yet another rapper who has succumbed to gun violence. RIP PNB Rock. Also, Nicki has one of the hottest songs in the country, but why is she going after bloggers like she's a one-hit wonder underdog? Also, Chuck D "sells out".....but is that a good thing? Plus new music from Santigold and Sudan Archives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Even the AI is Racist
07/09/2022 Duración: 44minThis week we talk about the trash and tomfoolery that is FN Meka. Is this the new standard for hip-hop? It seems like Web3 is looking a lot like Web 1 these days when it comes to discrimination. Also, the fallout from the Arcade Fire tour and Brandy's new A24 gig. Plus, new music from JID. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Live From the Private Jet
30/08/2022 Duración: 57minSorry for the delay y'all! We've been flying on the Drake Jet. But we're back! This week we snub Irv Gotti and Talib Kweli. Plus, new music from Meghan Thee Stallion, Calvin Harris, Domi and JD Beck, and the return of Danger Mouse with Black Thought. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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No Milkshake For The Boys in the Yard
08/08/2022 Duración: 47minWe talk the new stone tablets delivered from House Music Mountain by the Beyhive goddess and the controversies surrounding some of it's tracks. We also talk new records from Lil Uzi Vert and the return of a Mr.Bada$$ to his original sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Cape Town Chiraq Fest
29/07/2022 Duración: 43minWe talk about the Chicago to West African festival pipeline, Spotify following the tech rules of why innovate when you can buy out, and new music from Steve Lacy, Flo Milli, Orion Sun, and Yaya Bey! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kells in a Cell
12/07/2022 Duración: 54minThe Prison Industrial Complex can go fuck itself, but in some broken clock is right twice news, one time the scales of justice tipped a bit in the right direction. Plus Saul Williams new movie/album and Lupe brings us to Zion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Err...Drake Will House You?
29/06/2022 Duración: 39minWe're back! This week we talk about how things suddenly look like Chicago in the 90s. Yes, House music is back, not due to the countless DJs tolling in the underground, but obviously because of Drake and Beyonce (we kid!). Having that said, having the world's two biggest artists embrace the genre could be a turning point. We discuss. Plus new music by Elucid and a video review of IAMDOECHII's "Crazy". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Young Fresh and New!
09/06/2022 Duración: 46minOn this very special episode of Reg and Stone, we talk about the new stuff we've been listening to from underground and bubbling acts; no mainstream payola this episode. Shouts to IDK, They Hate Change, Bali Baby, Jahmal Padmore, Rayvne Lenae, Seafood Sam and Black Ends. And please support The Smile a side project by a struggling band called "Radiohead" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Is This Your Kendrick?
18/05/2022 Duración: 45minSo Kendrick dropped an album. Stone thinks it's the best album this year. Reg, not so much. Who is right? Click play to find out! Plus, Young Thug gets strung up on RICO charges, and the "land of the free" is using rap lyrics in court to prosecute. Are we really fighting crime here? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kendrick Lamar Will Save Us
11/05/2022 Duración: 44minThis week, Kendrick Lamar returns with a soul-shaking AI-inspired video ahead of his upcoming album launch. Is hip-hop back? Plus, we review the new Black Star album that went platinum on Google Drive...er Luminary last week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Pusha T Self-Empowerment Plan
25/04/2022 Duración: 53minThis week…we weigh the pros and cons of becoming street pharmacists and celebrate Pusha T's decades of providing the guidebook. Plus we talk about the torrent of high profile mainstream rap releases, Vince Staples and you know we always gotta throw a little Sault in the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Party Like It's 2019 (Apparently)
15/04/2022 Duración: 52minNew Pusha T? Drake disses? Is it....2019? Nah, all my friends have Coronavirus so apparently not. This week, we talk about the Drake/Pusha revivals, Tribe and Wu Tang being a part of American History, and the reunion of Black Star on the whitest podcast app possible. Plus, new music by Dreamville, Syd, and Wet Leg. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Are The Grammys Cool Now?
06/04/2022 Duración: 43minThis week…Stone watched the entire Grammy Awards and didn’t hate it? Are the Grammys cool again? Plus, COVID makes artists force fans to mask up to protect the bag. Plus new music by Denzel Curry and Soul Glo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Your Quarterly Industry Labels Are Shady Update
17/03/2022 Duración: 35minThis week, we discuss Epic Games' (Fortnite) massive acquisition of.....checks notes....Bandcamp? Also, Limewire is back on these streets as NFT platform promising unreleased music. But will the artists get a cut? Plus, the ghost of Prince hates on Morris Day, and Kendrick headlines Glastonbury. Also, new music from EARTHGANG and Belgian musician Charlotte Adigéry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Is DONDA 2 Actually.....Good?
03/03/2022 Duración: 41minThis week we talk about Kanye...willingly? Apparently, DONDA 2 has exceeded both of our expectations and is actually good? Who knew? Plus shady industry issues result in lawsuits from the families of Drakeo the Ruler and Lil Peep. Plus new music from Metronomy and Zeal Ardor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Colonoscopy Bowl
17/02/2022 Duración: 51minThis week, we talk about the hip-hop studded Super Bowl Halftime show. Is it a win for the culture...or just a nostalgia trip for 50-year-olds? Also, RIP Betty Davis, Kanye's new drama, and new music from Black Country, New Road and Goldlink. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Can A Pro-Vaxx Podcast Get A Spotify Check?
09/02/2022 Duración: 39minThis week, we discuss the Joe Rogan/Spotify fallout. What does the future hold for the king of streaming? Plus, A$AP and Rihanna, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, and new music from Saba and anaiis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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When We Were Young....Cause We Old Now
27/01/2022 Duración: 53minThis week, we talk about the When We Were Young festival.....and how even millennials now have nostalgia shows. Plus, show cancellations from the Fugees and Adele...was it COVID, or were other things going on? Also, the Super Bowl halftime show is extra Black this year. We won? Plus new music from FKA Twigs, Earl Sweatshirt, and Spellling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ain't No Party Like a Weeknd Afterparty
24/01/2022 Duración: 48minThis week, we jump into 2022 and discuss the first major-label release of the year...The Weeknd's DAWN.FM. Is this just another entree of Soundcloud-level sex raps, or is this an evolution of his career? Fortunately, it's the latter. Plus, we give respect due to Ronnie Spector, discuss the Brockhampton breakup, and review new music by Nas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.