Podcast
Losing My Opinion
Hosted by Niagara Moon and Thin Lear · EN
Are we sure The Wall is a masterpiece? Can Dylan legit sing well? Is McCartney actually a lazy songwriter? And what exactly is “Nixon-rock”…? These are just some of the hard-hitting questions two indie musician pals, Thin Lear (Matt) and Niagara Moon (Thomas), come in with every week, surprising each other with strange fixations, controversial opinions, and of course - songs to listen to together. Join them as they eloquently bicker over the last 90 years of recorded music history, finding the overrated, underrated, and everything weird in-between.
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#143 - The Legend of Johnny Clegg, with Luke Beling
Oct 800:55:59Tap to summarizeAcclaimed songwriter and author Luke Beling joins the show today! Thomas opens with a search for the most *dated* music of all-time. Luke pays loving homage to one of South Africa's greatest pop artists - Johnny Clegg. https://lukebeling.com/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#142 - Songs to scare your neighbors, with Abby Devoe
Sep 2401:02:48Tap to summarizeMusic critic, historian, and fashionista Abby Devoe is back on the show! Thomas opens with an ode to perhaps classic rock's most "liminal" figure, Doug Yule of the Velvet Underground. Abby then delights and frightens the group with a selection of tunes ideal for blasting on a surround sound system - and confusing everyone else around... https://www.abigaildevoe.com/ LMO Survey https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#141 - The hits Elvis turned down.
Sep 1001:00:18Tap to summarizeThin Lear's got a segment this week! Just in time for his microphone to break down... He opens with a list of songs written with Elvis Presley in mind, that ended up going to other cover artists or performed by their composer. Thomas then follows with some beloved indie songs he thinks should become karaoke staples. LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#140 - A totally normal episode where nothing weird happens, with Nate Safren
Aug 2701:05:21Tap to summarizeLMO all-star (and former bandmate of Thin Lear) Nate Safren returns to the show! Thomas opens with a question - in terms of its influence on a pop, how much jazz is too much jazz? Nate then opens the group's minds over the bizarre sound of unlikely spoken word mashups. LMO Survey https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#139 - The ultimate cover songs & the genius of Gregg Alexander, with Matt Farley
Aug 1301:10:02Tap to summarizeThe hardest working man in show business is back! Songwriter/performer/filmmaker Matt Farley of Motern Media joins the show, just in time to hear Thomas's idea of which songs received the definitive cover version treatment. Mr. Motern then leads his own segment, an ode to the many hidden and not-so-hidden pop gems from genius Gregg Alexander of New Radicals. moternmedia.com LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#138 - Water level music from 90s video games, with Cole Fortier
Jul 30, 202501:05:27Tap to summarizeLong Island pop and classical maestro Cole Fortier is back! Thomas opens with a segment on iconic video game soundtracks, and how the aquatic vibe may be the best of all. Cole showcases a lovely collection of songs that feature piano and voice only. https://www.instagram.com/colefortier LMO Survey https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#137 - The evils of AI, and the joy of Joni Mitchell.
Jul 16, 202501:08:30Tap to summarizeMatt forces Thomas to listen to The Velvet Sundown, as the two discuss the recent controversy surrounding AI in music. Thomas redeems the vibe with an ode to simply one of the greatest artists in rock history - Joni Mitchell. LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#136 - The most famous rock pianist no one knows, with Rich Wilhelm
Jul 2, 202501:07:12Tap to summarizeMusic journalist Rich Wilhelm (PopMatters) joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the wonder and majesty of film composer Joe Hisaishi, aka the Ghibli guy. Rich then takes the boys down a crazy rabbit hole, as he shares some of the insanely iconic recording credits of session musician Paul Griffin. https://www.popmatters.com/author/richwilhelm LMO Survey https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#135 - The harmonic brilliance of Radiohead and The Beatles, with Damon Smith
Jun 18, 202501:04:48Tap to summarizePianist/songwriter Damon Smith joins the show today! Thomas opens with an exhibit of the world's "bounciest" rock songs (in his mind). Damon then showcases some of the juiciest baroque chord progressions both Radiohead and The Beatles had to offer. https://www.damonisaacsmith.com/ LMO Survey https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
Transcribe →#134 - The Ultimate 80's "One Hit Wonder", with Katy Pinke
Jun 4, 202501:02:11Tap to summarizeNY art rock artist Katy Pinke joins today! Matt leads the first segment as he searches for classic rock "beef" songs for the next generation. Thomas then explores some glorious 80's radio hits, as the group imagines which one-hit-wonder they'd want to have as their legacy. https://www.katy-pinke.com LMO Survey https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok
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