The Decibels Deep Podcast

Smash hits, bonafide classics, cult favorites, the relatively obscure and maybe even some albums you’ve never heard or heard of before. Join me as I give a brief review of some of my favorite and not so favorite albums spanning many decades and crossing many genres. That’s what The Decibels Deep Podcast is all about; quick reviews that hopefully pique your interest and get you to invest your time into what matters most, the music.

E83. How Spotify Radio Really Works for Indie Artists

Spotify Radio isn’t just a playlist—it’s the hidden engine behind indie artist growth. In this episode, we break down how it works, why it matters, and actionable strategies to get your music in front of the right listeners.

11-17
17:10

E82. Taylor Swift-Folklore

Taylor Swift’s Folklore changed everything by doing almost nothing loud. I break down what makes it so hauntingly effective, where it falters, and why it still matters.

10-23
14:12

E81. Decibels in Session: John Mayer-Battle Studies

Sit in the therapist’s chair with me as we put John Mayer’s Battle Studies on the couch.

10-17
11:37

E80. Minisode: Comparison and Creative Loneliness

Being an indie artist often means watching others move while you sit in the quiet. This episode dives into the mix of comparison and creative isolation, and how those moments shape the music we make.

10-11
08:38

E79. Border Radio: The Wild Signals of the Night

Broadcasting from northern Mexico with enough power to blanket a continent, border radio broke every rule and changed music forever. In this episode, I dive into the wild signals that carried country, blues, and rock ’n’ roll across the night sky.

10-07
11:47

E78. Minisode: Do Stats and Numbers Matter?

A brief meditation on numbers, noise, and what actually matters.

10-04
04:44

E77. Paul Simon-The Rhythm of the Saints

A brief review of Paul Simon’s The Rhythm of the Saints—an album of layered percussion, global textures, and reflective songwriting that stands as a quieter but powerful follow-up to Graceland.

09-30
14:42

E76. Decibels in Session: Pink Floyd-Animals

Sit in the therapist’s chair with me as we put Pink Floyd’s Animals on the couch.

09-23
11:37

E75. The Rise of the College Radio Era

This episode of The Decibels Deep Podcast dives into the rise and legacy of college radio—how it shaped indie music, why it still matters today, and practical tips for indie artists looking to get their music on the air.

09-16
11:04

E74. The Pros and Cons of Being an Indie Artist Today

I share my experience as an indie artist in 2025, exploring the pros, cons, and realities of releasing music in the age of streaming.

09-09
13:21

E73. Leon Ware-Musical Massage

An intimate dive into Leon Ware’s Musical Massage—the sensual, soulful sibling to Marvin Gaye’s I Want You, and a timeless blueprint for R&B intimacy.

08-16
15:07

E72. Marvin Gaye-I Want You

We explore Marvin Gaye’s I Want You—a sensual, genre-blurring album that redefined soul music.

07-07
12:32

E71. Bob Marley & The Wailers-Survival

In this episode, we delve into Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Survival, exploring its militant themes, track-by-track commentary, and its profound call for African unity and global resistance against oppression. Through its powerful lyrics and rhythms, the album stands as a timeless manifesto of resilience and justice.

12-24
16:42

E70. The Music of Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, Pt. 4: Bill Lava

Concluding this series of episodes, we discuss the career of Bill Lava.

12-03
10:17

E69. The Music of Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, Pt. 3: Milt Franklyn

In today’s episode, the life and career of Milt Franklyn.

11-19
09:33

E68. The Music of Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, Part 2: Carl Stalling (conclusion)

The conclusion of the story of Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies Composer Carl Stalling.

10-29
13:52

E67. The Music of Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, Part 1: Carl Stalling

In today’s episode, we discuss the life and career of Carl Stalling.

10-22
08:25

E66. Arcane Synthetic (Indie Artist Spotlight)

Indie Artist Arcane Synthetic is in today’s show talking about his career, and love for music.

08-27
12:59

E65. A Brief History of Christian Metal/Bond of Iniquity (Indie Artist Spotlight)

In this episode I give a brief history of Christian Metal as a segue into an Indie Artist Spotlight.

07-18
18:45

E64. Alice Cooper’s “Blackout”, Pt. 2

In this episode I talk about a time in Alice’s career that he doesn’t have much recollection of and the last two albums of that era.

07-05
18:17

BeautifulMusician

If you love reviews of diverse music albums from cheistian, hard rock, and Latin music this is the podcast for you. From reviews of vynnle to cds and the full production and interviews with musicians from start to finish. this is a podcast you’ve gotta check out

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BeautifulMusician

Peppers May have been outright satanists but they knew how to create some great hits

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BeautifulMusician

Got me curious about this one

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