Musicology

Today, Hudson and Anna review Nothing But Thieves' newest album "Dead Club City." They discuss its interesting rock roots with dance inspiration and the overall diversity seen in the record. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile Anna’s Spotify Profile Season 4 Official Playlist Nothing But Thieves Interview

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Lucky Daye's album "Candydrip" including 6 of their favorite songs from the project. Then, they evaluate some possible influences from the 1970s soul scene through artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile Anna’s Spotify Profile Season 4 Official Playlist Lucky Daye Interview 1 Lucky Daye Interview 2

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss J-pop made during (and inspired by) the 1970s-80s! They are excited to evaluate its ties to Spanish and Brazilian samba as well as 70s American pop and more. They'll look at Ginger Root's "Nisemono" EP as well as Masayoshi Takanaka's album "Seychelles." Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile Anna’s Spotify Profile S4 Official Playlist Ginger Root Ginger Root - "Nisemono" [FULL EP VISUALIZER] Ginger Root's Cameron Lew wants his new EP to showcase city pop as familiar yet fresh Masayoshi Takanaka - Wikipedia Masayoshi Takanaka: True Guitar Madness

Today, Hudson and Anna bring back Musicology after their high school graduations and their first year of college. It's been a while and lots of things have changed, but they are excited to continue talking about their favorite music. They ask each other questions to catch up and discuss their top artists from the hiatus. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh

Today, Hudson and Anna talk all about writing with a segment on incredible songwriting followed by The Curator, where they discuss two poems. Lastly, they play “Six Word Memoirs” and finish up by talking about the next episode and some secret tidbits!! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWEtw94ad3q5-fkLOUhZdBMnisykOzzmyoyMC8cDeMs/edit?usp=sharing

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss all things winter with their winter playlist and later in The Curator with a ballet about ice skating. They finish off with a discussion on Anna’s monthly playlists that she’s been working on for over a year. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for our upcoming bonus episode!! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing

Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite movie soundtracks in an episode of all things film. Then, in The Curator, they critique and complement the famous sci-fi movie “Contact.” Lastly, they talk about a little film project they created for their final segment. Enjoy! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing

Today Anna and Hudson are talking about songs in a variety of genres, which all have one common theme… how tradition brings communities together. Yes, they caved and are doing an episode with Christmas music, but keep it a secret so people will actually listen please. Stick around for our thoughts on the Golden Stool of the Ashanti with a detailed narrative you won’t want to miss. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss jazz and Basquiat including some truly iconic musicians. They dip their toes into how black culture has affected mainstream life and how jazz as a genre and movement has such an amazing sound. Finally, they wrap up with thoughts on Thanksgiving through a silly debate game segment. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss American pop culture through iconic musicians and artists alike. They also wrap up by discussing the critique of consumerism through the lens of art and Andy Warhol and their favorite TV and movie productions. Thanks for listening to our debut episode of the 3rd season! Hope you enjoyed the first run of “The Curator”! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sbnNRjpDmF4O7Ilpiwn6L?si=a9e8f00e8bce48e0 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their 2nd batch of listener-submitted songs. They then discuss the past, present, and future of Musicology, including their plans for the next season and what the next episode has in store. Thank you for an amazing season!! See you on November 10th for the start of our 3rd season. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite songs for fall.  Then, they play a game of Fortunately, Unfortunately and wrap up with a discussion on their plans for college and what they’re looking forward to after high school. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Fall Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fiHsMjQe1AzonN6kGITWL?si=30a44aaf322e46db in Florescence: ​​https://open.spotify.com/album/0BL8zABAvKYgRFjwsQIjwa?si=D6zQQNEiTYe_fpKH-jWd-w&dl_branch=1 Unpeeled: https://open.spotify.com/album/4zpN41aGAYPWX3dzE19rH7?si=Ourdz1a8TCaiVI3rpYkTrQ&dl_branch=1

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Stephen Day’s new album, “The Shapes I’m In”. Then, they play Scattergories and discuss how school has gone so far. Thanks for listening, be sure to check out our fall playlist which will be on our next episode. Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Scattergories Website: https://swellgarfo.com/scattergories/

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss some chill songs they really like and then try to wrap their brains around some crazy riddles, finishing with a discussion on some of their favorite chill games. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Riddles: https://www.rd.com/list/challenging-riddles/ heavy clouds, bright skies playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VcxIou6lIAgLlRrfeH8to?si=ea8ce5a52d604802 cumulonimbus playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r4IIMLl4soGcIaHPjEsmn?si=e34064430d264147 cinematic soundscapes playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37w4WAZnuIzkfpln343cUw?si=25208953346a4fca

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss songs that could be used to describe their personalities with 2 guests, their cousins Kate and Samuel. Then, they play Ad Libs and wrap up with a discussion on their mutual childhoods, making skits and montages, and their life in Maine. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Kate’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/5b5sx8sxrb95z081x56em4wgn?si=69731ede2bfc4cc7 Samuel’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/9f0syc2qu2lm8zjs65h9jbrgu?si=1033aa661f1542ee

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite cultural songs from places all around the world.  Then, their game revolves around geography trivia and they wrap up with a discussion on their favorite childhood games/memories of “playtime.” Thanks for joining us today! Links: Source for Amanké Dionti context: https://motema.com/releases/amanke-dionti/ Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Hudson’s Chinese Instrumental Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55suQSAZgAU4RyBW5C5TK2?si=13100ab34607447a Hudson’s Ambient Africa Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZnQxoKYaHK5n1qLR1397a?si=810217a525744a2d Marvelous Musicals Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79xxdP4n3uYJLlCkiZvoMj?si=f7e94bf702c948a9 Une Exposition d'Ambiance Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GgcolSZKMmgpYnPdNE7IT?si=a06eb3d08f2e45bd

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Hudson's finally finished Diamond playlist and pick songs from it to talk about with the first guest of the season, Noelle. They also have their game and discussion centered on the playlist and have a great time catching up with Noelle with some funny tidbits and cool commentary where she joins in as well. Thanks for listening! Links: Diamond Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VBU0fBDgbqhwhg1Bt0uym?si=d29d840e48e249c6  Diamond Website: https://diamondplaylist.square.site/ Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their new summer playlist and pick a few of their favorites to discuss in depth. Then, they play Last Letter, First Letter and wrap up with a discussion on their summer plans. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Summer Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XH7jPPAoubkFcAtAiAIL3?si=8dffe5189a5c4979

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite sad songs. Then, they play Contact and wrap up with a discussion on what they would do with endless free-time. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=6a051cee219e4063

Welcome to our Second Season!!!!! We've redesigned our website, our podcast cover, and more, but we promise that we'll continue to try our best to be entertaining, relatable, and analytic as usual.  Today, Hudson and Anna discuss some of their favorite nonsense songs (listen to figure out what that means). Then, they play Guess the Book and wrap up with a discussion on their dream road trip with no monetary or time restrictions. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna’s Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/ Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=6a051cee219e4063