We're Just Dancing with Sylvan Esso

Bet you didn't see this coming! We have been fans of French rap for years, and we're so excited to share some of our thoughts on this genre! French rap is characterized by atmospheric swells, crisp trap beats, melodic hooks, and the ever-present 'hype crew' in the background. Hip hop was exported to France from America back in the late 1980's, and France has since become Europe's leading producer of high-quality rap/trap music. Needless to say, it's far surpassed American rap in terms of quality, musicality, and ingenuity.  In this episode, we bring back Isaiah, our in-house French speaker, to help with pronunciation and offer some opinions of his own. The artists covered in this episode are PNL, RK, and Stromae--however, this barely scratches the surface of all the good music out there! We've created a French Rap playlist on Spotify to give credit to all the other artists we're fans of--check it out at the link below! Today's Daily Shuffle(s) are Bene by PNL, Zone by RK, & C'est pas des LOL by Jul. Which one is your favorite?? French Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HSLP96Qr4oJ565SQhN378?si=fXb5TTQ8Qx-Ygo2ZFo2wig Find us on Instagram @applaudablepod or send us an email at [email protected]. And while you're here, please leave us a review or a rating!

We're back for Season 2 with more subjective opinions, nonsensical back stories and *most importantly* fantastic music to cover! It seemed fitting to kick off this season with our go-to artist for catchy dance music, feminist power, and eccentric bass lines. In this episode Jules and I cover why we love Sylvan Esso, all the new music that dropped while we were on hiatus, and some new releases we are looking forward to! This episode includes: Hannah's questionable history of Durham, NC The one that got away (Dark Days, we're looking at you) Amelia and Nick's big secret The best way to listen to HSKT Jules performing telekinesis on Hannah Today's Daily Shuffle is HSKT by Sylvan Esso. Let us know your thoughts on this episode at [email protected] or on Instagram @applaudablepod. And if you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on Apple podcasts!

Can you believe you've made it through an entire season of us rambling about music? We can't believe it either, but we've decided to take a *very brief* hiatus in the new year to get our act together and interview some great guests for Season 2! During this very short episode, Jules and I discuss the best album releases of 2020, and the releases we can't wait for in 2021!  If you have someone in mind that you'd like to see or hear about on a future episode, please let us know! Get in touch with us at [email protected], or @applaudablepod on Instagram! And yes, we promise to include more female artists in our interviews during this next season! #powertotheshe Our Daily Shuffle is "Cola" by Arlo Parks. If you haven't listened to her music yet, definitely give this one a play and get pumped for her new album, dropping soon!!

Are you ready for another controversial episode? We're here to give you all the reasons why "Let's Go, Sunshine" is the *best* Kooks album out there. Disagree? Go listen to Pamela, and then we can talk. This gem of an episode includes: The BEST podcast intro we have ever had, to date The correct way to pronounce this album's title Luke Pritchard's idea of a campfire song....? (:|) Trout mask kissing, dance marathons, and so much more! Today's Daily Shuffle is "Chicken Bone" by the Kooks. We know you'll love this one as much as we do! To hear more from us (and see what Jules made me for Christmas!), head over to @applaudablepod on Instagram and give us a follow! If you know what on earth trout mask kissing is, send us an email at [email protected] with your best explanation (just please, no pictures). Or leave us a voice message using the link below--who knows, you might even get featured on the pod someday! Stay groovy friends, and we'll see you on the flip side!

This episode is one for the books, folks! Hannah sat down with Dmitry Evgrafov--world-famous neo-classical composer and cofounder of the Endel app--to discuss music, robots, the future of neoclassical music, and everything in between! Dmitry was kind enough to allow us an inside peek into his musical influences, how the music for Endel is created, his thoughts on AI-generated music, and the one performance he will never forget.  Check out his latest album, Surrender, anywhere you listen to music. Definitely give it a listen--our favorite songs are "Sparkle" and "A Rural Song." You can download the Endel app here. I (Hannah) can't recommend this app highly enough! I downloaded it last month and I have been using it every single day to help me focus during work and improve my sleep.  Dmitry's pick for the Daily Shuffle is "Her Revolution" by Burial, Four Tet, and Thom Yorke. Go give it a listen! If you want more of us, pop over to Instagram to get the Daily Shuffle delivered directly to your feed! You can find us @applaudablepod. And please let us know who you'd like to see on the pod next by sending us an email at [email protected], or sending us a message on IG. 

Scrooges, make some noise! We've got a Christmas special for you! Jules and I discuss our favorite (and least favorite) Christmas albums, why we love vintage Christmas music, and our ULTIMATE Christmas wish list.  The Daily Shuffle for this episode is Christmas Lights by Coldplay. Let us know what your favorite Christmas song is by sending us an email at [email protected] or checking in with us on Instagram!

Today, Hannah is joined by her favorite brother and fellow Goulddigger, Isaiah! Together they discuss the first two and a half EG albums, aka the only ones you really need to listen to. Topics include: The BEST Starry Eyed remix Our favorite Ellie Goulding boyfriends Hacks for listening to the Lights 10 album The real meaning behind "Halcyon" And much more! Isaiah's Daily Shuffle pick is "Atlantis" by Ellie Goulding--give it a listen and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear from you, so send us a DM on Instagram (@applaudablepod), email ([email protected]) or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Your opinion means the world to us.  Stay groovy friends, and we'll see you on the flipside! 

No, we're not talking about baby horses (although those are cool too). The band Foals makes some of the BEST alternative/indie rock out there, and as always, we have opinions about it! In this episode we cover: Wolverinos Yannis vs Alex Turner Fetus Foals Our favorite Foals songs and albums Some really strange and random facts about the band The one Foals song everyone should play at their wedding Today's Daily Shuffle is Neptune (by Foals) or Milk and Black Spiders (also by Foals). We've got two because Jules and Hannah couldn't agree on just one (and also, one Foals song isn't enough).  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @applaudablepod! Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Today we’re talking to Ian Jennings, Zachary Garren, and Ben Rosett of Strawberry Girls! Strawberry Girls makes and performs music in the progressive rock/post-hardcore space. All three band members are multi-instrumental and former members of other great bands (think Dance Gavin Dance, Eternity Forever, & The Trees).  This band is one of our favorites and we’re so excited to share this episode with all of you! In this episode, we cover: -What the songwriting process looks like for an instrumental band -How they create albums when they all live in separate cities -Each band member’s favorite (and least favorite) part of being in a band -How they stay energized when playing long sets and tours -Their super top-secret formula for coming up with album names -Which band member is the most likely to be on the cover of Vogue -And more! Including what we can expect from Strawberry Girls in 2021 (Hint: it’s something to look forward to!) Each band member was kind enough to leave us with a Daily Shuffle recommendation, so definitely give these songs a listen: Spicy by Ty Dolla $ign, I’m Still Standing by Elton John, and On Sight by Free Nationals. You can find Strawberry Girls on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. And check out their latest single, Honeydew, wherever you get your music!! And you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @applaudablepod, or via email at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you, so let us know what you find #applaudable right now!

We've got a treat for you--all of our favorite autumn songs, artists, and albums in one place! We have compiled the perfect soundtrack for: sipping hot cocoa, walking through the fallen leaves, picking pumpkins, making candy apples, cuddling by the fire, watching the snow fall, and all those other *lovely* fall activities. This episode includes: -Our top 10 favorite fall artists, AND a custom album and song recommendation for each one -Two AWESOME fall playlists (see links below!) -Roo Roo the Red Nose Kanga -A heated debate over 'Sweater Weather' (are you Team Hannah or Team Jules?? Let us know your thoughts!) Today's Daily Shuffle is "No Me, No You, No More" by The Staves (Ariza Remix). What are you listening to right now? Let us know on IG for a chance to be featured! Listen to Jules' playlist on Spotify here. Listen to Hannah's playlist on Spotify here. Our Top Ten Autumn Artists + Album Picks 1. Henry Jamison (The Wilds) 2. Andrew Belle (The Ladder) 3. Novo Amor / Ed Tullett (Heiress) 4. Gregory Alan Isakov (Evening Machines) 5. Novo Amor (Birthplace) 6. Bon Iver (For Emma, Forever Ago) 7. Junip (Fields Deluxe Edition) 8. Imogen Heap (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) 9. Of Monsters and Men (My Head is an Animal) 10. Dustin Tebbutt (Home, Chasing Gold, The Breach EP)