Songs That Don't Suck

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My Face Hurt From Smiling

2026-11-0916:06

Fantastic Cat live at Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh made a believer out of us. Plus new indie rock from Ok Cowgirl, Sharp Class, For Opal, and The Marches.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

Sanding the Surprise Off Shuffle

2026-11-0223:10

Why are music fans buying CDs again? The five-disc changer, the iPod shuffle, and how streaming algorithms took the surprise out of random. Plus five new songs.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

Two Trips to Church

2026-10-2615:10

~Episode 193~Two concerts, one sermon: Carbon Leaf and Johnnyswim live, plus new prog rock, retro soul, and gritty indie rock worth adding to your playlist this week.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Thread

Rebrand, Rehearse, Repeat - An Interview with the Bites (plus 4 new tracks to dig your ears into!)

2026-10-1946:30

~Episode 192~The Bites talk their rebrand, the self-titled new album and 100 hours of rehearsal, plus new music from BODEGA, Kid Sistr, Andy Shauf and The Decemberists.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

The Most Dangerous Slot on the Bill

2026-10-1222:14

Opening acts that upstaged the headliner, from Hendrix opening for the Monkees to Skynyrd at the Cow Palace, plus five new songs worth your time this week.Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and Threads.

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