The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast

In the 59th episode of the podcast, and the sixth (and penultimate) episode in the show's tenth season, Kevin welcomes writer Lauren Morrill onto the program, where the two talk about their love of 1990s "alternative rock" and how Taylor Swift held them down during 2020 and 2021.  They also discuss Lauren's novel Sister of The Bride, which was released in September of 2023. Her forthcoming novel, More Than A Feeling, arrives on February 13th.  To learn more about Lauren, click here.  For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen.  ntro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997. Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994.  “Jesus Was A Cross Maker,” written and performed by Judee Sill. Judee Sill, Atlantic, 1971. “That’s How Strong My Love Is,” written by Roosevelt Jamison; performed by Otis Redding. The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads, Atco, 1965. “Hey Jealousy,” written by Doug Hopkins; performed by Gin Blossoms. New Miserable Experience, A&M, 1992. “The Eagle and The Hawk,” written by John Denver and Mike Taylor; performed by John Denver. An Evening With John Denver, RCA, 1975. “I Wish I Was A Girl,” written by Adam Duritz and Charlie Gillingham; performed by Counting Crows. This Desert LIfe, DGC, 1999. “Water is Wide,” traditional ; performed by Jewel, Indigo Girls, and Sarah McLachlan. Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women in Music Vol 1, Nettwerk, 1998. “Feel Flows,” written by Carl Wilson and Jack Rieley; performed by The Beach Boys. Surf’s Up, Reprise, 1971. “Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967,” written and performed by John Mayer. Born and Raised, Sony, 2012. “Ivy,” written by Aaron Dessner and Taylor Swift; performed by Taylor Swift. Evermore, Republic, 2020. “Tell Me What You See,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; performed by The Beatles. Help!, Apple Corps, 1965.

Welcome back, everyone. It's been a minute, but it looks like that minute is up—the tenth season of The Anhedonic Headphones Podcast is upon us. It's the 54th episode overall since the show began, and in the first episode of the new season, Kevin welcomes his first in person guest in three years, Anastasia Stier.  The two talk about poor mental health, how you never grow out of being an emo kid, and fixating on Julien Baker. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen.  Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997. Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994.  Music Credits: “I Won’t Stay Long,” written by Sam Nash; performed by Sixpence None The Richer. Sixpence None The Richer, Squint, 1997. “Telethon,” written by Emily Haines; performed by Emily Haines and The Soft Skeleton. What Is Free to A Good Home?, Last Gang, 2007. “Reckless” written and performed by Tilly and The Wall. Wild Like Children, Team Love, 2004.  “This Is Our Emergency,” written and performed by Pretty Girls Make Graves. The New Romance, Matador, 2003. “Empty,” written and performed by Metric. Live It Out, Last Gang, 2005. “Sea of Love” written by Philip Baptiste and George Khoury; performed by Cat Power. The Covers Record, Matador, 2000. “Buttoned Down,” written and  performed by Straylight Run. The Needles The Space, Universal, 2007. “This is The Last Time,” written by Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, and Matt Berninger; performed by The National. Trouble Will Find Me, 4AD, 2013. “Hurt Less,” written and performed by Julien Baker. Turn Out The Lights, Matador, 2017 “I’ll Never Smile Again,” written by Ruth Lowe; performed by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Frank Sinatra. Victor, 1940.  

In the 49th episode of the podcast overall, and the premiere of the ninth season, Kevin welcomes Collette Andrea, aka Gollden, a singer, songwriter, ambient performer, and podcaster from Toronto—the two talk about her journey from listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan to Stars of The Lid, her new EP, and the podcast she started at the beginning of 2023. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter.  To learn more about Collette and Gollden, visit her website, listen on Bandcamp, or follow her on Instagram; or subscribe to her Gollden Hour Podcast on Spotify.   Musical Credits: Intro Music- "Hip 2 Da Game" (Instrumental) performed by Lord Finesse. The Awakening: 25th Anniversary Edition, Tommy Boy, 2021. Closing Music- "Cypress" written and performed by Collette Andrea. Before You Sleep, self released, 2023. "Little Wing," written by James Marshall Hendrix; performed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Axis: Bold As Love, Reprise, 1967. "Lenny," written by Stephen Ray Vaughan; performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Texas Flood, Epic, 1983. "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?," attributed by Huddie William Ledbetter; performed by Nirvana. Nirvana Unplugged in New York, DCG, 1994. "Metal Heart," written by Chan Marshall; performed by Cat Power. Moon Pix, Matador, 1998. "Intuition," written and performed by Leslie Feist. The Reminder, Polydoor, 2007. "Love," written and performed by John Lennon. Plastic Ono Band, EMI, 1970. "Your Hand in Mind," written and performed by Explosions in The Sky. The Earth is Not A Cold Dead Place, Temporary Residence, 2003. "East of The Full Moon," written and performed by Georg Deuter. East of The Full Moon, New Earth, 2005.  "Piano Aquieu," written by Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie; performed by Stars of The Lid. The Tired Sounds of Stars of The Lid, Kranky, 2001. "LA11," written by Richard Hall; performed by Moby. Long Ambients 1: Calm, Sleep, self-released, 2016.      

Season 8! Episode 2! The 45th episode overall! Illustrious guests? You bet! Kevin welcomes his new pal, writer Alyssa Savino, onto the program where the two talk about the importance of Sisqo, spending time in the out of doors, and their shared love of Carly Rae Jepsen, as well as the delightful collection of songs Alyssa wanted to bring onto the show and the variety of stories she has to share about each.  To learn more about Soft Earlobe, Alyssa's newsletter, please click here; and to learn more about Alyssa, follow her on Instagram or Twitter. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here.    Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011.  Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996.   "Kiss From A Rose," written by Henry Samuel; performed by Seal. Seal II, Sire/Warner, 1994. "Dreams," written by Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony; performed by Van Halen. 5150, Warner Brothers, 1986. "Thong Song," written by Mark Andrews, Tim Kelley, Bob Robinson,and Draco Rosa; performed by Sisqo. Unleash The Dragon, Def Soul, 1999. "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," written by Diane Warren; performed by Aerosmith. Armageddon: The Soundtrack, Columbia, 1998. "Dynamite," written by   Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Benny Blanco, and Bonnie McKee; performed by Taio Cruz. Rokstarr, Island/Universal, 2009. "Run," written by Ed Roland; performed by Collective Soul. Dosage, Atlantic, 1999. "You Ruin Me," written by Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Lisa Origliasso, and Jessica Origliasso; performed by The Veronicas. The Veronicas, Sony, 2014. "I Can't Fall in Love Without You," written by   Christian Waltz,Hampus Lindvall, and Jerker Hansson; performed by Zara Larsson. So Good, Epic, 2017. "Smoke Alarm," written and performed by Carsie Blanton. Idiot Heart, self released, 2012. "Your Type," written by Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, Tavish Crowe, and Carly Rae Jepsen; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Emotion, School Boy/Interscope, 2015.

The podcast is back! It's the eighth season! Nothing but illustrious guests! Kevin welcomes comedian and podcast host Ashley Hamilton to the program, and the two chop it up about living with relatively young dogs, alternative rock from the 1990s, and how difficult podcasting during the pandemic has been. They also discuss the eclectic mix of music Ashley selected to bring onto the show. To learn more about the podcast Ashley co-hosts, Celebrity Memoir Book Club, click here; to learn more about Ashley herself, follow her on Instagram or Twitter. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here.    Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011.  Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996.   "Losing My Religion," written by Michael Stipe, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills; performed by R.E.M. Out of Time, Warner Brothers, 1991. "Deadbeat Club," written by Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, and Cindy Wilson; performed by The B-52's. Cosmic Thing, Reprise, 1989. "Song For Someone," written by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen; performed by U2. Songs of Innocence, Interscope, 2014. "Ocean Avenue," written by Ryan Key, Ben Harper, Pete Mosely, Longineu W. Parsons III, and Sean Mackin; performed by Yellowcard. Ocean Avenue, Capitol, 2003. "Like Real People Do," written by Andrew John Hozier-Byrne; performed by Hozier. Hozier, Island/Columbia, 2014. "Ultralight Beam," written by   Kanye West, Michael Dean, Kelly Price, Terius Nash,Nico Segal, Kirk Franklin, Kasseem Dean, Chancelor Bennett, Noah Goldstein, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Cydel Young, Malik Jones, and Derek Watkins; performed by Kanye West featuring Chance The Rapper and Kirk Franklin. The Life of Pablo, G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam, 2016. "Strong Enough," written by Sheryl Crow, Bill Bottrell, Kevin Gilbert, Brian MacLeod, David Ricketts, and David Baerwald; performed by Sheryl Crow. Tuesday Night Music Club, A&M, 1993. "Dear John," written and performed by Taylor Swift. Speak Now, Big Machine, 2010. "Undone—The Sweater Song," written by Rivers Cuomo; performed by Weezer. Weezer (The Blue Album), DGC, 1994. "Autobiography," written by  Ashlee Simpson, John Shanks, and Kara DioGuardi; performed by Ashlee Simpson. Autobiography, Geffen, 2004.   

In the first episode of SEASON SEVEN (whoa!), or the 37th episode overall, Kevin welcomes Duluth-based singer and songwriter Sarah Krueger to the program—you might know her as Lanue, the name she released a full length LP under in 2021, and the name she released a brand new EP under in mid-April. She and Kevin chop it up about her new batch of tunes, real hip-hop, the ability to separate the artist and the art they make, and the "scene" in Duluth; Sarah also brings an eclectic mix of 10 songs to the show and discusses what parts of her life they represent.  For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here! To learn more about Sarah Krueger's output as Lanue, visit her website. Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011.  "Doo Wop (That Thing)," written and performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1998. "Hello In There," written and performed by John Prine. John Prine, Atlantic, 1971. "Sweet Thing," written and performed by Van Morrison. Astral Weeks, Warner Brothers, 1968. "Don't Ever Fucking Question That," written by Sean Daley; performed by Atmosphere. Lucy Ford—The Atmosphere EPs, Rhymesayers, 2001. "Shower The People," written and performed by James Taylor. In The Pocket, Warner Brothers, 1976. "Love Has No Pride," written by Eric Katz and Libby Titus; performed by Bonnie Raitt. Give it Up, Warner Brothers, 1972. "Making Pies," written and performed by Patti Griffin. 1000 Kisses, ATO, 2002. "When I Go Deaf," written by Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, and Zak Sally; performed by Low. The Great Destroyer, Sub Pop, 2005. "Raining in Baltimore," written by Adam Duritz; performed by Counting Crows. August and Everything After, DGC, 1993.   "September," "Fire in My Mind," and "Nothing Hits Me," written by Sarah Krueger and performed by Lanue. 

In the season five finale—the 30th episode overall (a landmark?), and the sixth episode this time around, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest Anika Pyle to the virtual building. A member of the beloved but long defunct pop-punk outfit Chumped, and the leader for the equally as poppy and punky group Katie Ellen, Pyle spent 2020 crafting her solo debut, Wild River. The two talk about the album, remaining creative during a fucking pandemic, vegan food, and the gender politics of pop music. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! And more importantly, to learn more about Anika Pyle, click here! Episode Musical Credits: Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. Closing Music - "Truth," written and performed by Kamasi Washington. Harmony of Difference, Young Turks, 2017. "The Locomotion," written by Carole King and Gerry Coffin; performed by Little Eva. Dimension, 1962. "Wannabe," written by Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham, Matt Rowe, and Richard Stannard; performed by Spice Girls. Spice, Virgin Records, 1996. "You Oughta Know," written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard; performed by Alanis Morissette. Jagged Little Pill, Maverick, 1995. "Strange Fruit," written by Abel Meeropol; performed by Billie Holiday. Commodore, 1939. "Chalkline," written by Thomas Barnett, Matt Smith, Garth Petrie, and Matt Sherwood; performed by Strike Anywhere. Change is A Sound, Jade Tree, 2001. "I Felt Your Shape," written by Phil Elverum; performed by The Microphones. The Glow, Pt 2, K Records, 2001. "Hey Allison," written and performed by Jeff Rosenstock. We Cool?, SideOneDummy, 2015. "Mountain Kids," written by Augusta Koch, Allegra Anka, and Kelly Olsen; performed by Cayetana. Nervous Like Me, Tiny Engines, 2014. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," written by Shannon Rubicam and George Merrill; performed by Whitney Houston. Whitney, Aristia, 1987.  "Govinda Jai Jai," performed by Alice Coltrane. Radha-Krsna Nama Sankirtana, Warner Brothers, 1977. 

  In this episode—the fifth of season five, or the 29th overall, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest Danielle Durack to the virtual building. A singer and songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona, the two chop it up about how much they both love their respective day jobs, what it's like trying to remain creative during the fucking pandemic, how there are some okay Red Hot Chili Peppers tunes, and how "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls still goes harder than it needed to. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! And more importantly, to learn more about Danielle Durack, click here! Episode Musical Credits: Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013. "Sincerity is Scary," written by George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Adam Hann, and Ross MacDonald; performed by The 1975. A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, Dirty Hit/Polydor, 2018. "Pin Up Daddy," written and performed by Rett Madison. Pin Up Daddy, self-released, 2019. "Never Let You Go," written by Stephen Jenkins; performed by Third Eye Blind. Blue, 1999, Elektra. "Iris," written by John Rzeznik; performed by Goo Goo Dolls. Dizzy Up The Girl, 1998, Reprise. "Gravity," written and performed by Sara Bareilles. Little Voice, 2007, Epic. "Scar Tissue," written by Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith; performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Californication, 1999, Warner Brothers. "All About You," written by Chad Hatcher and Luke Boyd; performed by Chad Hatcher and Classified. Hitch Hikin' Music, 2006, Half Life Records. "Postcards From Hell," written by Chris and Oliver Wood; performed by The Wood Brothers. Loaded, Blue Note, 2008.  "Mary (Alternate)," written by Alex Schaaf; performed by Yellow Ostrich. The Mistress, 2011, Barsuk "Anything," written and performed by Adrianne Lenker. Songs and Instrumentals, 2020, 4AD.  

In this episode of the illustrious Anhedonic Headphones podcast—the 28th overall, or the fourth episode of the current season, Kevin welcomes Tyler Dozier to the virtual building. Performing under the moniker Lady Dan, Dozier released her debut full-length, I Am The Prophet, earlier in the year, and the two chop it up about musical memories, home cooking, depression naps, Madonna deep cuts, and what it's like trying to record and release an album in a fucking pandemic. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! And more importantly, to learn more about Lady Dan and Tyler Dozier, click here! Episode Musical Credits: Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013. "Fire and Rain," written and performed by James Taylor. Sweet Baby James, Warner Brothers Records, 1970. "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)," written by Hank Williams; performed by Emmylou Harris. Elite Hotel,  Reprise, 1975. "Leather and Lace," written by Stevie Nicks; performed by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. Bella Donna, Modern Records, 1981. "Magic Dance," written and performed by David Bowie. Labyrinth, EMI, 1987. "Caring is Creepy," written by James Mercer; performed by The Shins. Oh, Inverted World, Omnibus/Sub Pop, 2001. "You Don't Mess Around With Jim," written and performed by Jim Croce. You Don't Mess Around With Jim, ABC, 1972. "Highway to Hell," written by Bon Scott, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young; performed by AC/DC. Highway to Hell, Albert, 1979. "Strange Girl," written and performed by Laura Marling. Song for Our Daughter, Chrysalis, 2020. "Land Locked Blues," written by Conor Oberst, performed by Bright Eyes. I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, Saddle Creek, 2005.  "Cry Baby," written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard; performed by Madonna. I'm Breathless: Music From and Inspired by The Film Dick Tracy, Sire/Warner Brothers, 1990.  

  In this episode, as you will discover if you listen, which serves as a bridge between what the podcast has been for the last two and a half years and where it is (hopefully) heading, Kevin interviews himself. Or, more accurately, his wife Wendy was kind enough to facilitate a discussion and the two of them chop it up about gateway drugs into girl pop, real hip-hop, and giving people their flowers. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here!   Episode Musical Credits: Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.   "Run Away With Me," written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson, Karl Johan Schuster, Oscar Holter, and Jonnali Parmenius; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Emotion, 604/School Boy/Interscope, 2015. "Cruel Summer," written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and Annie Clark; performed by Taylor Swift. Lover, Republic Records, 2019. "...Baby One More Time," written by Max Martin; performed by Britney Spears. ....Baby One More Time, Jive Records, 1999. "Yesterday, This Would Have Meant So Much to Us," written by Andrew Hargreaves; performed by Tape Loop Orchestra. Single originally released by Hibernate, 2014. "N.Y. State of Mind," written by Nasir Jones and Christopher Martin; performed by Nas. Illmatic, Columbia, 1994. "I Understand," written by Kim Gannon and Mabel Wayne; performed by The Ink Spots. Original recording information unknown—Trees Lounge Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA/Universal, 1996.  "Lost Myself," written by Crispin Hunt; performed by Longpigs. The Sun is Often Out, Mother Records, 1996. "Dreamdaddy," written by Keith Ferguson; performed by World Leader Pretend. Punches, Warner Brothers, 2005. "Go Get The Cops," written by Ricky Brennan, Brendan Harney, and Scott Leveque; performed by Wheat. Per Second, Per Second, Per Second...Every Second, Aware/Columbia, 2003.  "Coke," written by Brandin Lea and Cory Kreig; performed by Flickerstick. Welcoming Home The Astronauts, 226 Records, 2000. 

::Extremely DJ Khaled Voice:: ANOTHER ONE! In the second episode of season two, or the 26th episode overall, when Kevin says "nothing but illustrious guests," he means it, as he welcomes acclaimed singer and songwriter Sydney Sprague to the virtual building. A few months out from getting ready for a national tour in support of her debut full-length Maybe I Will See You At The End of The World, Sydney and Kevin chop it up about six songs, and discuss normalizing wearing mouth guards for teeth grinders, existential dread, ten dollar words, and long nights of cover songs. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Ahendonic Headphones, click here! For additional info about Sydney Sprague, click here!!   Episode Musical Credits: Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013.   "Something Good," written and performed by Danielle Durack. Bashful, self-released, 2019. "It's Called: Freefall," written by Sam Melo; performed by Rainbow Kitten Surprise. How to: Friend, Love, Freefall, Elektra Records, 2018. "All The Wine," written by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devandorf, and Bryan Devandorf; performed by The National. Alligator, Beggars Banquet, 2005. "No rEgrets," written by Ian Matthais Bavitz; performed by Aesop Rock. Labor Days, Definitive Jux, 2001. "14 Faces," written by Max Harwood and Danny Miller; performed by Lewis Del Mar. Lewis Del mar, Columbia, 2016. "Bird is Bored of Flying," written by Scott Hutchinson, Grant Hutchinson, Justin Lockey, and James Lockey; performed by Mastersystem. Dance Music, Physical Education Recordings, 2018.

  WE BACK BABY! In the first episode of a whopping fifth season, and the milestone 25th episode overall, your favorite podcast host Kevin welcomes old friend and illustrious guest Danielle Jackson to the virtual building, where the two of them chop it up about boy bands and pop music, spreadsheet playlists, and phallic artwork, among other things. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Anhedonic Headphones, click here!   Episode Musical Credits: Opening Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. Closing Theme Music - "Feelin'"; written by Rashad Harden. Hyperdub Records, 2013. "Inner Strength," written by Haylie Duff; performed by Hilary Duff. Metamorphosis, Hollywood Records, 2003. "Freedom," written by Beyonce Knowles, Jonathan Coffer, Carla Williams, Arrow Benjamin, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Frank Tirado, Alan Lomax, John Lomax Sr, Calvin Broadus, Awood Johnson, Craig Lawson, and Corey Miller; performed by Beyonce Knowles. Homecoming: The Live Album, Parkwood/Columbia, 2019.  "Exactly How I Feel," written by Melissa Jefferson, Theron Thomas, Mike Sabath, and Radric Davis; performed by Lizzo, featuring Gucci Mane. Cuz I Love You, Atlantic/Nice Life, 2019. "Dear Goodbye," written by JC Chasez, Robb Boldt, Gregg Arreguin, and David Carpenter; performed by JC Chasez. Schizophrenic, Jive/Zomba, 2004. "Ten Thousand Hours," written by Ben Haggerty, Ryan Lewis, and Chris Mansfield; performed by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The Heist, Macklemore LLC, 2012. "No Love," written by Marshall Mathers, Dwayne Carter, J. Smith, Dee Dee Halligan, and Junior Torello; performed by Eminem featuring Lil' Wayne. Recovery, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope, 2010. "Savage (Remix)," written by Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Megan Pete, Anthony White, Bobby Sessions Jr, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe, Shawn Corey Carter, and Brittany Starrah Hazzard; performed by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce. 1501 Certified/300, 2020. "Kissing a Fool," written by Georgios Kyriacos Panayioto; performed by George MIchael. Faith, Columbia, 1987. "Feeling Good," written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse; performed by Michael Bublé. It's Time, 143/Reprise, 2005. "Walk Away," written by Christina Aguilera, Scott Storch, and Matt Morris; performed by Christina Aguilera. Stripped, RCA, 2002. 

In the fourth season finale, and 24th episode overall, Kevin has saved his MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND ESTEEMED GUEST for last, as he welcomes Chicago-based singer and songwriter Joe Goodkin to the virtual building. For, like, three whole hours, the two of them chop it up about how they are internet friends but have never actually met in person (yet), and chat, at length, about the diverse mix of music hand selected by Goodkin, with the intent of fostering the maximum amount of conversation. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Anhedonic Headphones, click here!   Episode Musical Credits: Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994. "Killer," written and performed by Phoebe Bridgers. Stranger in The Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017. "Desire," written and performed by Kamasi Washington. Harmony of Difference, Young Turks, 2017. "I Watched The Film The Song Remains The Same," written by Mark Kozelek; performed by Sun Kil Moon. Benji, Caldo Verde, 2014. "Angels of The Silences," written by Adam Duritz and Charlie Gillingham; performed by Counting Crows. Recovering The Satellites, DGC, 1996. "Love More," written and performed by Sharon Van Etten. Epic, 2010, Ba Da Bing. "Black Star," written and performed by Radiohead. The Bends, Parlophone/Capitol Records, 1995. "A Love Supreme - Part One: The Acknowledgement," written and performed by John Coltrane. A Love Supreme, 1965, Impulse! "Black Canyon," written by David Bazan; performed by Pedro The Lion. Phoenix, 2019, Polyvinyl. "Bloodbuzz Ohio," written by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, and Padma Newsome; performed by The National. High Violet, 2010, 4AD. "Farewell Transmission," written by Jason Molina; performed by The Magnolia Electric Company. Magnolia Electric Company, 2003/2013, Secretly Canadian. "What Sarah Said," written by Ben Gibbard and Nick Harmer; performed by Death Cab for Cutie. Plans, 2005, Atlantic.  

In the other episode that was recorded in person this season (though safely socially distanced across a table, outside) Kevin welcomes his former co-worker Madeline Davenport, AKA Mattiekinz, to the program where the two enjoy an autumnal evening while Madeline shares myriad memories (many of them involving camping) associated with the very eclectic tunes selected for the show. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Anhedonic Headphones, click here!   Episode Musical Credits: Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.  "Back in Baby's Arms," written by Bob Montgomery; performed by Patsy Cline. Decca, 1963. "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!," written by "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain; performed by Shania Twain. Come On Over, Mercury Nashville, 1997. "Dreams," written by Stevie Nicks; performed by Fleetwood Mac. Rumors, Warner Brothers, 1977. "Heartbreak Warfare," written and performed by John Mayer. Battle Studies, Columbia, 2009. "Sunshine," written by Sean Daily and Anthony Davis; performed by Atmosphere. Sad Clown Bad Summer, Rhymesayers, 2007. "Love on Top," written by Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash, and Shea Taylor; performed by Beyonce. 4, Columbia, 2011/ "Hard Way Home," written by Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth, and Phil Hanseroth; performed by Brandi Carlile. Bear Creek, Columbia, 2012. "You and I," written by Lotta Lingren; performed by Léon. Léon, Columbia, 2019. "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings," written by Caroline Polachek, Teddy Geiger, and Daniel Nigro; performed by Caroline Polachek. PANG, Sony/Perpetual Novice, 2019. 

In one of the two episodes recorded for season four that were done in person (practicing good social distancing of course), Kevin welcomes illustrious guest and his (former) co-worker Nell Gehrke into the building, where the two chop it up about the Mississippi River, queer Science Fiction and Fantasy novels, bad Irish accents, how you discover music, and what 'home' actually means. There are a lot of laughs in this episode, all of them genuine, so hopefully it brightens your day! For real!  For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Anhedonic Headphones, click here!   Episode Musical Credits: Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.  "Lazuli Bunting," written and performed by Andrew Bird; Echolocations: River,  Wegawam Music Co, 2017. "Hammond Song," written by Margaret Roche, performed by The Roches. The Roches, Warner Brothers, 1979. "Waveland," written and performed by Noam Pikelny. Universal Favorite, Rounder Records, 2017. "A Case of You," written and performed by Joni Mitchell. Blue, Reprise Records, 1971. "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)," written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth; performed by Talking Heads. Speaking in Tongues, Sire Records, 1983. "The Boys of Summer," written by Don Henley and Mike Campbell; performed by The Ataris. So Long, Astoria, Columbia, 2003.

OH SHIT IT'S SEASON FOUR! The newly re-christened Anhedonic Headphones Podcast (that's the name now) is back with a small batch of brand new, socially distant episodes to provide you with a brief respite from your own intrusive thoughts during the holidays and a pandemic winter. In the first episode of the new season, or 20th episode overall, Kevin welcomes illustrious guest and damn near lifelong friend Liz Johnson into the virtual building. Recording remotely from her home in Iowa, the episode was put together with the magic of Zencastr (#ad) and the two chop it up about problematic roles for Pierce Brosnan, someone they went to college with named Big Dumb Eric, the healing properties of Don Henley, how Zoom therapy hits but hits different, going to jazz clubs as a teenager, and reconnecting with friends you haven't spoken to in a long, long time. For additional information about the verbose and depressive music website Anhedonic Headphones, click here! Episode Musical Credits: Theme Music- "Flava In Ya Ear" (Instrumental); written by Osten Harvey Jr, Craig Mack, Roger Nichols, and Paul Williams. Bad Boy Records, 1994.  "Rollin," written by Adam Wiles, Nayvadius Wilburn, and Khalid Robinson; performed by DJ Calvin Harris, Future, and Khalid. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, Sony Music, 2017. "My Back Pages," written by Bob Dylan; performed by Marshall Crenshaw. Bleecker Street - Greenwich Village in the 60s, Astor Place, 1999. "The Heart of The Matter," written by Mike Campbell, Don Henley, and J.D. Souther; performed by Don Henley. The End of The Innocence, Geffen, 1989. "Siren," written by Tori Amos and Patrick Doyle; performed by Tori Amos. Great Expectations, Atlantic, 1997. "Hit Hit Hit," written by Stasola, Carl Lionnet, and Jean Fernandes; performed by Oslo Telescopic. The Dominique Ø Project, Lithium, 2002. "Tyrone," written by Erykah Badu and Norman Hunt; performed by Erykah Badu. Live, Motown/Universal, 1997. "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons," written by Ivory Watson and William Best; performed by Nat King Cole. Unforgettable, Capitol, 1952.  "I Won't Be Your Yoko Ono," written and performed by Dar Williams. The Green World, Razor and Tie, 2000. "Mercy Street," written by Peter Gabriel; performed by Peter Gabriel with Elbow. And I'll Scratch Yours, Real World Records, 2013. "Sinnerman," traditional; performed by Nina Simone. Pastel Blues, Phillips Records, 1965.

There were a projected six episodes for the illustrious third season of the podcast, however, due to 'dat rona, only five of those episodes were recorded prior to 'social distancing' and 'self-quarantining,' and overall, the production and release of those five episodes was rushed and moved up. With that being said, for the first episode of season three, I welcome my co-worker Molly to the program. She and I have only worked together for like five or six months, but almost immediately after meeting her, I knew she'd be a great guest on the podcast; and I was right. We had some laughs, and we got really real, as Molly played a mix of tunes dating back through her high school years in Wisconsin, her early 20s in the Pacific Northwest, and her return to the midwest.  For more information about the AWARD WINNING music blog Anhedonic Headphones, click here! Episode 15 credits: The intro to the episode featured an instrumental version of "Labels," performed by GZA/Genius, taken from the 2012 Get On Down/Geffen/Universal Music Special Markets release Liquid Swords - The Chess Box (Instrumentals.) The song originally appears on the 1995 Geffen Records release Liquid Swords. The theme music is a YouTube rip of the intro to BET's "Rap City: The Bassment," airing from 1999 to 2005. In today's episode, we discussed: "Fast Car," written and performed by Tracy Chapman. Taken from the 1988 self-titled Elektra Records release. "One More Hour," written and performed by Sleater-Kinney. Taken from the 1997 Kill Rock Stars release Dig Me Out. "Baby Blue Sedan," written and performed by Modest Mouse. Taken from the 1997 Up Records release The Lonesome Crowded West. "Jane Says," written by Perry Farrell and Eric Avery; performed by Jane's Addiction. Taken from the 1988 Warner Brothers Records release Nothing's Shocking. "Dog Days Are Over," written by Florence Welch and Isabella Summers; performed by Florence + The Machine. Taken from the Universal Island/Moshi Moshi release Lungs.  "You'll Be Bright," written by Craig Minowa; performed by Cloud Cult. Taken from the 2010 Rebel Group release Light Chasers. "Joyful Girl," written and performed by Ani DiFranco. Taken from the 1996 Righteous Babe Records release Dilate. 

It's the season ten finale! And the show's 60th episode. And Kevin welcomes writer, podcaster, his co-host from A Reasonable Day, and his best friend, Alyssa Savino back onto the program where the two discuss the best songs to sing in the privacy of your car, as well as the evolution of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast as it does, in fact, kind of come to an end.    Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. Please consider listening to the podcast Kevin and Alyssa co-host, A Reasonable Day.    Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997. Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994.    Episode Music Credits: “Imitation of LIfe,” written by Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe; performed REM. Reveal, Warner Brothers, 2001 “Northern Sky,” written and performed by Nick Drake. Bryter Layter, Island, 1971 “Alive,” written by Sia Fuller, Adele Adkins, and Tobias Jesso Jr; performed by Sia. This is Acting, RCA, 2016 “Coronation Day,” composed by Christophe Beck. Frozen, Disney, 2013 “I Could Fall In Love,” written by Keith Thomas; performed by Selena. Dreaming of You, EMI Latin, 1995 “Needy Girl,” written by David Macklovitch and Patrick Gemaye; performed by Chromeo. She’s In Control, Vice, 2004 “We’re All Gonna Die” written by James Droll, Joy Oladokun, Noah Kahan, and Ian Fitchuk; performed by Joy Oladokun and Noah Kahan. Proof of Life, Republic, 2023 “What’s Up” written by Linda Perry; performed by 4 Non Blondes. Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, Interscope, 1992 “Feminionomenon” written by Dan Nigro and Kayleigh Amstutz; performed by Chappell Roan. The Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess, Island, 2023 “False Alarm,” written by Abel Tesfaye, Martin McKinney, Benjamin Diehl, Henry Russell Walter, and Emmanuel Nickerson; performed by The Weeknd. Starboy, XO/Republic, 2016 “Omigod You Guys,” written by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin, and Heather Hach; performed by the cast of Legally Blonde The Musical. Legally Blonde The Musical (Originally Broadway Cast Recording), Sh-K-Boom Records, 2007

In episode five of the Anhedonic Headphones Podcast's tenth season, or episode 58 overall, Kevin welcomes writer, poet, editor, and sometimes musician Conyer Clayton onto the program. Conyer walks through their diverse musical interests, and how you get from Elton John to Metallica to Bjork in just a few steps, and the memories they have attached to those songs and the others in their list. For more information about Conyer's books and other endeavours, click here.  For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. Please consider listening to the podcast Kevin co-hosts, A Reasonable Day.  Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997. Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994.  Episode Music Credits: “Crocodile Rock,” written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John; performed by Elton John. Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player, DJM, 1972. “Master of Puppets,” written and performed by Metallica. Master of Puppets, Elektra, 1986 “Pleasure if All Mine,” written and performed by Björk Guðmundsdóttir. Medulla, Atlantic, 2004 “Burning Down The House,” written and performed by Talking Heads. Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983 “Incompatible” written by Will Wiesenfeld; performed by Baths. Obsidian, Basement’s Basement, 2013 “Lost to Apathy,” written by Martin Henriksson; performed by Dark Tranquility. Character, Century Media, 2005 “In My Time of Need,”written by Mikael Åkerfeldt; performed by Opeth. Damnation, Music for Nations, 2003. “Wilderness,” written by Paul Murphy; performed by Postdata. Let’s Be Wilderness, Paper Bag, 2018. “Lost in The Waves,” written and performed by Richard Reed Parry. Quiet River of Dust Pt 2, Anti, 2019. “Somewhere Else,” written by Mariam Wallentin; performed by Mariam The Believer. Blood Donation, Repeat Until Death, 2013.  

In the fourth episode of season ten (or the 56th episode overall) Kevin welcomes Emily Treadgold onto the program—she is the founder of the feminist focused music analysis and criticism site The New Nine. She's also a big Carly Rae Jepsen fan, and is a vegan, so she and Kevin had a nice chat about a number of things outside of the diverse mix of tunes she brought on to discuss. Click here for more information about The New Nine. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here; or follow Kevin on Instagram and on Twitter. And please give the podcast he co-hosts with Alyssa Savino, A Reasonable Day, a listen.  Intro Music: “6 Underground,” written by John Barry, Chris Corner, Liam Howe, and Ian Pickering; performed by Sneaker Pimps. Becoming X, Clean Up, 1997. Closing Music: “Numb,” written by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley; performed by Portishead. Dummy, Go Disc, 1994.  “Be My Baby,” written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, andPhil Spector; performed by The Ronettes. Philes, 1963. “Wide Open Spaces,” written by Susan Gibson; performed by The Chicks. Wide Open Spaces, Monument, 1998. “Break The Ice,” written by Nate Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, and Marcella Araica; performed by Britney Spears. Blackout, Jive, 2007. “Feedback,” written by Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile, Tasleema Yasin, and LaShawn Daniels; performed by Janet Jackson. Discipline, Island, 2007. “Off to The Races,” written by Elizabeth Grant and Tim Larcombe; performed by Lana Del Rey. Born to Die, Polydor, 2012. “Cheerleader,” written by Annie Clark; performed by St. Vincent. Stranger Mercy, 4AD, 2011. “27 Hours,” written by Ahmad Balshe, Benjamin Diehl, Christopher Taylor, Daniel Schofield,  Faris Al-Majed, Richard Muñoz, and Jillian Rose Banks; performed by Banks. The Altar, Sony, 2016. “I Don’t Smoke,” written and performed by Mitski Miyawaki. Bury Me At Makeout Creek, Double Double Whammy, 2014.  “Keep Lying,” written by Michael MacAllister, Julie Hardy, and Donna Missal; performed by Donna Missal. This Time, Harves, 2018. “Forgive Me,” written by India Parkins, Mark SPears, Nina Charles, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, and Jacob Dutton; performed by Chloe x Halle. Ungodly Hour, Parkwood/Sony, 2020. “Your Type,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Wayne Hector, and Tavish Crowe; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Emotion, School Boy/Interscope, 2015.