Episode 122 - "..you pick up the gun or become the target..."

Relive the cozy and captivating Ryan Adams Heartbreaker 25th anniversary show at Akron’s Goodyear Theater, plus fresh song picks from Blü Eyes, Zilch, The Lemonheads, Red Rum Club, and Ando San—tuned for pop, grunge, indie, alt-country‑punk, and funky hip‑hop vibes on Songs That Don’t Suck!To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

In this episode Mark explores the musical legacy of rockstar offspring and dives into five standout new tracks—from Michigander’s collaboration to Big Wheels’ gritty vocals. A melodic journey you won't want to miss!To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to the website Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky

This episode Mark reflects on the fragility of streaming, highlights the importance of owning physical music media, and shines the spotlight on five powerful new tracks from Dropkick Murphys, The 4411, Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners, Roe Kapara, and Biffy Clyro.To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

Dive into Episode 123 of Songs That Don’t Suck, where Mark Bradbourne explores the euphoric science of live music and reviews fresh tracks from Ethan Bortnick, Big Wreck, Paige Fish, and Kanadia. A must-read for Gen X music lovers still chasing that perfect riff.To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

The week I tell you the tale of Aware Records and their amazing compilations they released over the years... and of course, I've got some killer new tracks for you!To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

This week I take a look at The Loudness Wars in all their ridiculousness. .. and of course, the reason you're here... new music.To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

This week I've got a quick review of the Bridge City Sinner most recent show in Cleveland at the House of Blues, and 5 new tracks that you need to check out.To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

This week I skip down nostalgia lane and find a long lost friend in the shape of a song I thought was lost to the annuals of history! As promised, here is a link to that magical friend!I've also got a handful of new songs for your listening pleasure! To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

This week I am all up in my feels about aging musicians, and I'll probably catch some strays as I'm talking about Ozzy and the Back to the Beginning concert... and of course, I've got some new music for your playlists. Come on in, the water is fine, but the takes might be hot.To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck

This week I'm chatting about the great mysteries in life, like bands who don't play the same set of songs every night when they are on tour... and of course I've got a bunch of great new songs for you, and one song that will make you scratch your head.To check out this week’s songs on your platform of choice head to Songs That Don’t SuckConnect with Songs That Don’t Suck ~ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ | BlueSky2025 Songs That Don’t Suck ||  2024 Songs That Don’t Suck || 2023 Songs That Don’t Suck