Childhood Holiday Albums (Alvin & the Chipmunks, Nat King Cole, Carpenters)

Today’s psychedelic music might not be covered in peace signs and flower petals, but it does owe plenty to the sounds of the 60s. On today’s show we explore 3 new-ish psychedelic albums that are sure to get you in the right headspace. Other Diggins What do you think of these records? What are psychedelic […]

Well we made it to the end of 2024! Join us as we take a moment to look back on the year that was and our favorite records that came along with it. Other Diggins Check out our full new release lists for all the gory details: Don – https://albumnerds.com/donnie-likey-ten-of-2024/Dude – https://albumnerds.com/dudes-top-albums-of-2024/Andy – https://albumnerds.com/andys-new-release-rankings-2024/ What […]

Ho, ho, ho Nerds! Pour yourself some eggnog and join us for a nostalgic look back on a trio of records that we grew up listening to during the holiday season. Hope you’re having a fun, safe and warm holiday! Other Diggins What do you think of these records? What holiday albums do you remember […]

Folk music does a great job of telling the stories of people of a particular time and place. That’s likely why it had a resurgence in the 1950s and 60s during times of social and political unrest. On today’s show we explore influential albums of the mid-century folk revival and of course sprinkle in plenty […]

New Wave music funneled together a diverse range of sounds from 70s punk, pop and electronic music to form something original and distinctively 80s. Join us as we discuss albums from this classic era of popular music. Other Diggins What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite new wave record? Let us know […]

From curated popular music selections to original works specifically created for a film, great soundtracks have the power to elevate scenes, guide audience emotions, and sometimes become enjoyable listening experiences on their own. Pull up a comfy chair, grab some popcorn and join us as we share some of our favorite movie soundtracks. Other Diggins […]

Growing up ain’t easy, but we all gotta do it. Luckily we have great music to get us through the trials and tribulations of coming of age. Join us as we discuss three albums that deal with the journey of youth to adulthood. Other Diggins What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite […]

Feeling the need to break some stuff? Some classic punk rock might be just what you need. Raise a fist in the air and join us as we discuss 3 classic albums from punk rock’s beginnings. Other Diggins What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite classic punk rock album? Let us know […]

Prince certainly has inspired his share of artists, but on this episode we dig into some of the artists and albums that inspired him. Besides the clear funk lineage, we also draw comparisons to folk and blues rock artists that Prince was a fan of. Join us as we pay homage to the forces that […]

Few genres have influenced rock music as much as the blues. From it’s humble beginnings in the 19th century American South, incorporation with R&B and Soul music in the 60s, to its strong influence on 70s rock, its hard to separate the blues from modern day music. Join us as we discuss 3 of our […]