Episodes
4 days ago
Remembering Quincy Jones - Episode 86
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode, Tunesmate remembers the legendary career of Quincy Jones, celebrating his groundbreaking contributions to music, TV, film, and culture. His influence ranged from his iconic productions of Frank Sinatra to his unmatched versatility as Michael Jackson's composer and producer. Join us as we pay this tribute to this master and icon by discovering the power of his music.
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Peter Cetera's Top Hits - Episode 85
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
In this episode of Tunemate's podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Peter Cetera songs. Celebrate the music of this singer, songwriter, and performer on their 80th birthday. Listen to find out facts, stories, and details about Peter's top tunes spanning back to his time with Chicago.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
1980s Fake One-Hit Wonders - Episode 84
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
If you're a fan of '80s music and want to unearth hidden gems from the Neon era, check out this podcast episode. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Daily Eighties Flashback (DEF) by exploring a list of fake one-hit wonders. These would be songs that people mistakenly think musicians only had one mainstream popular hit but had more and continued to produce more hit music
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Billy Joel's Top Songs - Episode 83
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this episode of Tunemate's podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Billy Joel songs. Celebrate the music of this singer, songwriter, and performer on their 75th birthday. Listen to find out facts, stories, and details about Billy's top tunes.
Monday May 27, 2024
Melody Pool - Episode 82
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Australian singer-songwriter Melody Pool joins the podcast to discuss her new single, "Fantasy Girl." In this episode, Melody delves into her recording process, early musical influences, and the inspiration behind her evolution and return to the music scene. Tune in to get inspired and discover some new music.
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Swiftiemania - Episode 81
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
With the release of Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, she has solidified her position as one of the most influential figures in modern music culture. However, as questions like "Is Taylor bigger than the Beatles?" and "Are we at the height of Swiftiemania?" swirl around, it's clear that her impact extends beyond just her music. With Swift's track record, she has proven her versatility and adaptability, seamlessly transitioning between genres and styles while maintaining her authenticity. She strategically uses social media to manage her brand and keep social relevance. But can Taylor continue to shape the future of music culture for years to come? Join Tunesmate as we break it down.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 80 - Bill Toms
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Rhythm & Blues musician Bill Toms rejoins the podcast to discuss his new single "I Fulfilled My Dream." During the episode, Bill chats about his recording process, his early music influences, how he crafts the setlist, and even shares a funny story from the road. Listen to the show, get inspired, and discover something new.
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 79 - Dann Rogers
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Tunesmate welcomes author, singer, and songwriter Dann Rogers to the podcast to discuss his heartfelt music and illustrious career. Discover how this living legend became a songwriter, and what the music business means to him. During the interview, Dann reimincies how he and his Uncle Kenny Rogers set a unique record as the first two relatives at the same time to hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles chart. He also talks about what inspires him to create music and the story behind his latest song, "Let Go and Be Still".
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 78 – Jon Bermuda Schwartz
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Tunesmate has a special treat for Weird Al Fans as we catch up with musician, drummer, photographer, and author Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz. Jon returns to the podcast to discuss touring around the globe, his latest book, Lights, Camera, Accordion!: Eye-Popping Photographs of "Weird Al" Yankovic, 1981–2006, and reflects on his portrayal in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. During the interview, the quintessential percussionist discusses the most challenging drum sequence he ever composed and his favorite non-album live parody song. Jon also discusses the latest project and what he has planned around the corner.
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 77 – 2023 Music Rewind
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Join Ray and Marc as they count down the top tunes from 2023. What made your top five song list from the year? Taylor Swift, The 1975, Fallout Boy, Young the Giant, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and Paul Russell all made an impact. Reflect on the year in music and hear what will be remembered with Tunesmate.