Bet you didn't see this coming! We have been fans of French rap for years, and we're so excited to share some of our thoughts on this genre! French rap is characterized by atmospheric swells, crisp trap beats, melodic hooks, and the ever-present 'hype crew' in the background. Hip hop was exported to France from America back in the late 1980's, and France has since become Europe's leading producer of high-quality rap/trap music. Needless to say, it's far surpassed American rap in terms of quality...
Feb 11, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We're back for Season 2 with more subjective opinions, nonsensical back stories and *most importantly* fantastic music to cover! It seemed fitting to kick off this season with our go-to artist for catchy dance music, feminist power, and eccentric bass lines. In this episode Jules and I cover why we love Sylvan Esso, all the new music that dropped while we were on hiatus, and some new releases we are looking forward to! This episode includes: Hannah's questionable history of Durham, NC The one th...
Feb 04, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Can you believe you've made it through an entire season of us rambling about music? We can't believe it either, but we've decided to take a *very brief* hiatus in the new year to get our act together and interview some great guests for Season 2! During this very short episode, Jules and I discuss the best album releases of 2020, and the releases we can't wait for in 2021! If you have someone in mind that you'd like to see or hear about on a future episode, please let us know! Get in touch with u...
Jan 07, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Are you ready for another controversial episode? We're here to give you all the reasons why "Let's Go, Sunshine" is the *best* Kooks album out there. Disagree? Go listen to Pamela, and then we can talk. This gem of an episode includes: The BEST podcast intro we have ever had, to date The correct way to pronounce this album's title Luke Pritchard's idea of a campfire song....? (:|) Trout mask kissing, dance marathons, and so much more! Today's Daily Shuffle is "Chicken Bone" by the Kooks. We know...
Dec 31, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode is one for the books, folks! Hannah sat down with Dmitry Evgrafov--world-famous neo-classical composer and cofounder of the Endel app--to discuss music, robots, the future of neoclassical music, and everything in between! Dmitry was kind enough to allow us an inside peek into his musical influences, how the music for Endel is created, his thoughts on AI-generated music, and the one performance he will never forget. Check out his latest album, Surrender, anywhere you listen to music....
Dec 23, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Scrooges, make some noise! We've got a Christmas special for you! Jules and I discuss our favorite (and least favorite) Christmas albums, why we love vintage Christmas music, and our ULTIMATE Christmas wish list. The Daily Shuffle for this episode is Christmas Lights by Coldplay. Let us know what your favorite Christmas song is by sending us an email at applaudablepod@gmail.com or checking in with us on Instagram !...
Dec 16, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today, Hannah is joined by her favorite brother and fellow Goulddigger, Isaiah! Together they discuss the first two and a half EG albums, aka the only ones you really need to listen to. Topics include: The BEST Starry Eyed remix Our favorite Ellie Goulding boyfriends Hacks for listening to the Lights 10 album The real meaning behind "Halcyon" And much more! Isaiah's Daily Shuffle pick is "Atlantis" by Ellie Goulding--give it a listen and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear from you, so...
Dec 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
No, we're not talking about baby horses (although those are cool too). The band Foals makes some of the BEST alternative/indie rock out there, and as always, we have opinions about it! In this episode we cover: Wolverinos Yannis vs Alex Turner Fetus Foals Our favorite Foals songs and albums Some really strange and random facts about the band The one Foals song everyone should play at their wedding Today's Daily Shuffle is Neptune (by Foals) or Milk and Black Spiders (also by Foals). We've got tw...
Dec 02, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today we’re talking to Ian Jennings, Zachary Garren, and Ben Rosett of Strawberry Girls! Strawberry Girls makes and performs music in the progressive rock/post-hardcore space. All three band members are multi-instrumental and former members of other great bands (think Dance Gavin Dance, Eternity Forever, & The Trees). This band is one of our favorites and we’re so excited to share this episode with all of you! In this episode, we cover: -What the songwriting process looks like for an instrum...
Nov 26, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We've got a treat for you--all of our favorite autumn songs, artists, and albums in one place! We have compiled the perfect soundtrack for: sipping hot cocoa, walking through the fallen leaves, picking pumpkins, making candy apples, cuddling by the fire, watching the snow fall, and all those other * lovely * fall activities. This episode includes: -Our top 10 favorite fall artists, AND a custom album and song recommendation for each one -Two AWESOME fall playlists (see links below!) -Roo Roo the...
Nov 21, 2020•43 min
What's better than a slice of pie? Talking to the one and only Andrew Applepie himself! Andrew is one of our long-time favorite artists and we can't wait to share this interview with you. On today's episode we cover: -Andrew's favorite musical instrument -How he felt about having a song featured in a TV show -His favorite place to go rock climbing -A Buzzfeed quiz to test Andrew's true apple pie-ness -Some awesome artist (and book) recommendations from Andrew! Andrew's Daily Shuffle recommendati...
Nov 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today Jules and Hannah sit down to talk about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Strokes. Topics in this episode include Julian Casablancas' psychic abilities, a comprehensive review of The New Abnormal, the one song that will always make Jules cry, and Hannah's inability to interpret song lyrics. If you like this episode, please like and subscribe! And if you want to hear more from us, check us out on Instagram and Twitter @applaudablepod. You can also leave us a voice message via the A...
Nov 04, 2020•43 min
For our first ever guest episode, Hannah interviewed Joe Gremel of Funkmammoth! Joe creates sample-rich music that's perfect for dancing, cooking, studying, and easy listening. He's a self-taught music maker with a knack for creating albums that transport you to another reality (somewhere with plenty of sunshine and palm trees). In this episode we cover: -Joe's musical role models and favorite artists -The secret behind the name "Funkmammoth" -How to pursue your art as a young creator -Tips for ...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Killjoys, make some noise! If you like good music and good conversation, you're in the right place. On this show we'll highlight the musicians we think aren't getting enough attention, as well as some of our all-time favorite songs. There will be album reviews, best vs worse song rankings, artist bios, super specific playlists, and so much more! Every Wednesday we'll drop an episode, and every other week we will feature a special guest. If you have music you'd like us to talk about, or suggestio...
Oct 19, 2020•2 min
