Going Mainstream

This week, we review Daft Punk's Random Access Memories.  Yes, we can confirm that there are more songs than just "Get Lucky." We discover our new appreciation for techno and 70s disco music.  Emotions get heated in autotune and we discover some cool vocal guest features on this album.  Have you ever met your favourite artist? Steph and Rachel talk celebrity stalking and fan moments with Ed Sheeran and Simple Plan.  What happens when: 0:00-0:57: Introduction 00:57-12:15: Music News (The Umbrella Academy) 12:16-18:33: Music Recommendations (Billie Eilish and joan) 18:34- 37:14: Random Access Memories Album Review 37:15- 41:06: Random Access Memories Album Rating 41:07- 58:47- Story Time Fan Experiences (Ed Sheeran and Simple Plan)  58:48- 1:00:30- Next Week's Pick! Here are song links to music/films discussed in this episode: Tiffany - “I Think We’re Alone Now” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CM14MfOVi8 They Might Be Giants - “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TuJKsfpfNI  Gerard Way and Ray Toro - “Happy Together” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XHDuKXrAwU  My Chemical Romance - “Welcome To The Black Parade” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRKJiM9Njr8 Billie Eilish - “Ocean Eyes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viimfQi_pUw Billie Eilish - “Bellyache” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBRi6aZJGj4  Billie Eilish - “you should see me in a crown” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah0Ys50CqO8 joan - “all the way”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPT2g_8UY1I Daft Punk - “Get Lucky (feat Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NV6Rdv1a3I Daft Punk - “Lose Yourself to Dance” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF-kLy44Hls Daft Punk - “Give Life Back to Music”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IluRBvnYMoY  Daft Punk - “Doin’ it Right (feat. Panda Bear)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-gyhZVvx0  Daft Punk -“Touch (feat. Paul Williams)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gkhol2Q1og Daft Punk - “Instant Crush (feat. Julian Casablancas)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5uQMwRMHcs Blondie - “One Way Or Another” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zBwRDEFMRY Ed Sheeran - “Lego House” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4BLVznuWnU Simple Plan - “Shut Up!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpds3V90VbM  The Umbrella Academy Official Trailer (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DAmWHxeoKw Phantom Of The Paradise Official Trailer (1974)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9yof8cwli4

Welcome to Going Mainstream!  We are two indie rock fans who are trying to branch out of our comfort zone.  This week, you will get to know us and learn about our musical influences.  We review U2's top charting album, Songs of Innocence, and we discover that we may both be in love with Bono...? We break down the album song by song and pick a few favourites that we may even add to our playlists. Oh wait... didn't Apple already add this album to our phones in 2014? Maybe that wasn't such a bad idea after all.  Get ready for some hilarious (and embarrassing) fan stories. Controversy ensues when Steph says Imagine Dragons may be the new Nickelback. Do you remember Down With Webster? Because we sure do!  What happens when:  0:00-4:40: Rachel and Steph Introduction 4:41-10:41: Music News (The BRIT Awards 2019) 10:46-16:05: Music Recommendations (YUNGBLUD and Maggie Rogers) 16:10-33:00: Songs of Innocence Album Review 33:00-36:53: Songs of Innocence Album Rating 36:53- 53:34 - Story Time Fan Experiences (Imagine Dragons and Down With Webster) 53:42-55:16 - Next Week's Album Pick! Here are the links to the songs discussed in this episode:  U2- "Beautiful Day" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o U2- "Vertigo":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98W9QuMq-2k U2- "Song for Someone":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFjcd_d2PhY U2- "The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF0rKW1DEMo U2- "Iris (Hold Me Close)":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCBuE9UfYU8 Imagine Dragons- "Believer":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wtfhZwyrcc Down With Webster- "Rich Girl$":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEdvXM45nIY YUNGBLUD, Halsey ft. Travis Barker- "11 Minutes":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m6nGyM8kTs Maggie Rogers- "Give a Little":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaXAMuhIe7Y