Drop the Needle in the Haystack!

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey into the world of Forgotify! Today Eric starts the episode off by introducing us to Canadian duo Hellothisisalex! We listen to proto-lofi music that you can both chill and study to: “Working In A Small Tape Store” off of their album The Canadian Spelling Program. (3:35) Next, Robby introduces us to the unique voice of Eros Ramazzotti. We listen to The Sound Studio’s album A Tribute to Eros Ramazzotti and the track “Stella gemella.” (14:15) Last, but certainly not least, Matt has us listen to the raw, Ben Folds-esque style vocals of Peter Squires off his track “Saturday Morning” on the album Woe Is Me. (27:52) Finally, find out what we listened to this week! (36:33)   Explicit Content Warning: Occasional Cursing   Sorry for the weird wind noise at the beginning of the show, it will be fixed next week! 

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as the venture forth into the world of Forgotify! This week Robby introduces us to the incredible punk sounds of Crimson Sweet! We listen to their song “No Hot on Cold” from their album Livin’ In Strut. (3:05) Next Matt introduces us to some beautiful Beatles arrangements. We listen to the State Slupsk Chamber Orchestra play “She’s Leaving Home” from their album Dancing With… The Beatles. (12:23) Finally, Eric introduces us to the folk sounds of Seth Hoffman, we listen to "Dancin’ With the Devil from the album Days Go By. (23:27) Finally, find out what we listened to this week! (32:00)   Explicit Content Warning: Occasional Cursing

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture into the world of Forgotify! This week it’s Robby’s Birthday and so he kicks the episode off. He introduces us to the fantastic Freddy Fender’s “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” off of the album Voices of Americana: Crazy Cajun’s Cosmic Cowboys. (2:12) Next, Eric introduces us to the zen Americana sounds of “She Can’t Eat a Thing” by Samurai Bow off of their album Skin In The Game. (7:22) Matt then had a very exciting find! We get to hear “Slam Dunk,” a composition from movie and television composer Tim Heintz! (16:15) Finally, wrap up the episode by finding out what we listened to this week! (25:35)   Explicit Content Warning: Robby Curses sometimes! 

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture into the world of Forgotify. This week Matt takes us to the land of his childhood; we learn all about the culture and idiosyncrasies of the people of Long Island as we listen to the single, “Long Island Girl I Am” by Below 14th Street: Pop3 (2:53). Next Eric introduces us to the striking, pop single, “Going Home” by the Norwegian artist, eroTicora (15:25). Finally, Robby introduces us to the artful, alternative rock, Danish band, No and the Maybes (what a great band name!). We listen to their track, “Soldier” off of their self titled album, No and the Maybes (24:35). Finally, find out what we listened to this week! (34:48). Stay tuned at the end of the episode and listen to us get off topic as we talk about the continual raising of the instrumental skill ceiling. Thanks for listening!    Explicit content warning: Robby Swears Sometimes. 

Join Robby, Eric, Matt and special guest Jordan VanHemert as they venture into the world of Forgotify! Matt is busy finishing a commission, so we are on break this week! But fortunately we have a deleted scene from our guest episode featuring Jordan VanHemert! Have fun getting to know the Swedish band Karma Tree as we listen to their track "I'm Over Here" off of their album Always Near. We will be back on our normal schedule next week!    

oin Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture into the world of Forgotify! This time we travel back in time to the 1970s! We listen to Bruce Ruffin’s hit, “I’m In the Thick of It” on his anthology Mad About You. (4:30) Next we listen to Eric’s eclectic pick. We all learn a new SAT word as we listen to Taken From Earth’s track “Indigent” off of their album Lookin’ For Uncle John. (18:27) Finally, Matt introduces us to Randalf Woolf’s Where the Wild Things Are, a beautiful modern ballet retelling of the famous children’s story. We dive specifically into “Max Misbehaves and is sent to his room with out his supper.” (29:06) Finally, find out what we listened to last week! (44:33)   Explicit Content Warning: Robby Swears!

Join Robby, Eric, Matt and special guest Dr. Jordan VanHemert! This is a special episode in that all the tracks we listen to are from Jordan’s new album “I Am Not A Virus.” We start the episode with introductions, (0:00) before moving on to give the title track of the album, I Am Not A Virus, a listen. (2:37) After a discussion concerning that track, we listen to Jordan’s incredible arrangement of the Korean folk song, Arirang. (25:11) The last track we listen to was one of those rare, truly special tracks that feels like it has always existed, we listen to Autumn Song. (49:08) Jordan then tells us a little about his upcoming projects! (58:54) Close out the podcast by finding what we listened to this week! (1:01:32)     Check out Jordan’s concert and fundraiser on April 8th, We Are Not A Virus.  (https://www.facebook.com/donate/143497054358492/)   Special thanks to Jordan for coming on the show! Get to know him better, check out his: Website: https://www.jordanvanhemert.com Facebook/IG: @jvanhemusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ql5_vRzOpcyoE4ZlhN5HQ/about    

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture forth into the realm of Forgotify. This week Robby starts the episode off by introducing us to the Brazilian singer and songwriter Amelinha! We listen to her incredible track Cintura Fina off the album "Flor Da Paisagem." (4:36) Next, Eric introduces us to the GarageBand artist Ken James! We listen to his single: 2 Good 2 B True. (14:40) Finally, Matt introduces us to another timeless single, I Hate Christmas, written by Christopher Coats. (29:16) Finally, find out what we listened to this week! (40:20)   Explicit Content: Robby swears occasionally.

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they embark on a journey into the realm of Forgotify! This week Robby starts us off by introducing us to the Japanese Skate Rock band Blew. We listen to "Atmosphere" off of the album You're Not The Only One. (4:00) Next Eric introduces us to the Nigerian Idol sensation J'odie! We listen to her album African Woman and specifically the track, "Biko." (10:50) Finally, Matt introduces us to the topic of commercially produced music by introducing us to "Ski School 4" a Royalty Free Music track off their album Royalty Free Music, Vol 45. (30:31) Finally, find out what we listened to this week! (42:25)   Explicit Content Warning: Occasional Cursing

Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they once more venture into the world of Forgotify! This week Eric starts us off, we listen to Spanish group, Maybe Tonight's track "Hear the dawn" off of their album Weird Past. (1:30) Next, Robby takes us out West to listen to "Another Man's Grave" off of Scott Claassen's album Indo Sun and other American ballads. (13:20) Finally, with a little help from his friend Eric, Matt introduces us to pianist Joshua Piper's arrangement of "Blackbird" off of his album Broken Hearts On a Broken Piano. (24:23) We also listen to a bit of one of his original works, "I Feel Like 2020 Has Been Nuts" off his album Everyone's Stressed Right Now So I Hope This Helps. (28:30) Finally, wrap up the episode by finding out what we listened to this week! (40:45)   Explicit Content Warning: Occasional Cursing