On this week's episode Jeremy and I discuss Artificial Intelligence and the effect that it may have or has had on music. We discuss some scenarios that could play out if AI was a main driving force in music, who would own the rights to the music, would the average listener care if they were listening to an AI generated song? Check out the episode to hear our thoughts on the topic. As always like, share, and follow the podcast on social media and your favorite streaming platform to stay up to dat...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 20 min
This week we give you a handful of artists who we feel had a perfect run of albums in their career. It had to be from an artist who released 4 or more albums and post humous albums did not apply, simply studio albums only. There are obviously more artists with perfect run than just what we listed but we wanted to serve you up with a variety. Comment on our Instagram what some of your perfect runs are. Follow the show on your favorite streaming platform and share it on social media. Thank you for...
May 22, 2023•54 min
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Stu Bangas! We were both really looking forward to this interview. Tune in while we talk about Stu's career, how he got into making beats, influences, wrestling, and more! Stu Bangas: Instagram | YouTube | Patreon | Facebook | Young Bangas | Store Noise Avocation: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Playlist...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Most people have probably seen the movie "High Fidelity" and if you have not then check it out. This week we take a few of the Top 5 lists from the movie and incorporate them into our own episode where we give our Top 5 favorite albums to listen to on Monday, Top 5 Live Albums, and Top 5 songs about death. We also give a little recap of Record Store Day 2023 from Saturday at our store and how that went and some of the releases that we liked to see be put out. Please like, rate, follow us on soci...
May 01, 2023•54 min
This week we talk it up with Wes Nihil. We talk about his latest project "Wicked Life of Crime" produced by Stu Bangas, an upcoming project with NYHC Legend Danny Diablo, some wild tour stories, Razor Blade Hand Grenade stories and much more. Don't miss out on the awesome interview. Follow our podcast social accounts for episode updates and more, follow Wes Nihil and checkout his music streaming everywhere. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram | Facebook | YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Inst...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week we go over how marketing and money behind bands can go on to manipulate sales numbers for their albums, number placement on billboards and how it has caused many other bands to be pushed to the side due to the amount of money that goes into some big named bands releases. We use Metallica and Overkill as a main example for the episode, Metallica recently released their 12th studio album "72 Seasons" on April 14th and Overkill released their 20th studio album "Scorched" on the same date,...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week we are joined by Frozen Soul guitarist Michael Munday. We talk about their upcoming record "Glacial Domination" being released via Century Media Records on May 19th, stream the singles everywhere, catch them on tour, and pre order your copy of the album and pick up some merch here , or pick it up at your local record store on release date. We talk about guitar equipment, movies, video games, recording, and more! Morbid Angel Donation Link RIP Fred Livingston Jr. Podcast Social Links In...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In this week's episode we chat with Dan Sluka from Michigan Hardcore band Coalition. We revisit some of the glory days of Coalition with Dan, some insight into the recording of their albums, shows that they've played and so much more. Checkout Coalition's music on their bandcamp , you can stream "Breaking Point" on Spotify and Apple Music. Don't miss this great interview on a relic of Michigan Hardcore. Please follow the show, rate, share with your friends etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Fac...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this week's episode we get together with Carl & Tanner from the bands Majesties, Obsequiae, Antiverse, and Inexorum. By now you've probably heard the debut album "Vast Reaches Unclaimed" from Melodic Death Metal band "Majesties" out via 20 Buck Spin Records. If you haven't heard it yet head do yourself a favor and check it out on all streaming platforms and pick your copy up here. Tune into the interview as we go over things about the debut album, creative process in writing, influence, m...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min
This week on the show we have two very special guests from Upstate Records with us. Mario & Kim join us as we talk about how their label came to fruition, some of the challenges they faced starting up the label building it from the ground up, what type of services their label offers, what makes them stand out from other labels and much more. We also preview a track off the new EP from their artist "Fury of Five" with the song "Revenge Doesn't Sleep" Pick up the new physical copies at the web...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Join us on this week's episode with our very special guest Killbot!!! many of you probably have seen a Killbot video on YouTube, and if you haven't then head over to his channel in the link below and check him out! He covers a wide variety of topics in regard to music and is absolutely great. We talk about his start into YouTube, Collecting physical media, Concert stories, Ticket prices, Gwar, and much much more. You don't want to miss out on this great interview. Podcast Social Accounts Instagr...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Tune in to this week's episode with our friend John as a guest star on the podcast. We talk plenty about jazz, mostly Blue Note jazz in particular, how the company started, some of its earliest work and more. John shares with us some great stories about him meeting Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis. Also, how he got into jazz and some of his and all of our favorites in the genre. We talk about the unfortunate passing of Wayne Shorter and his many contributions to music, his legacy, his musical cat...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 59 min
This week we go over some of the banned album covers that are out there, and some of the ones that created controversy due to content on the cover. Some of these albums have hidden meanings and we get into a little bit of those also. Yes we know that we did not include The Beatles "Butcher Cover" but we kind of figured most people knew of it. We go over some new releases to check out and a couple upcoming projects to look into in the near future listed below. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Fa...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In this week’s episode we get into some of our favorite rap feuds and diss tracks and the stories behind them. Some of the funny lines within the diss tracks and how some of them escalated past what they should have. We talk a bit about the recent unfortunate passing of Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul and their impact on hip hop. Please share our episodes around and tell your musically interested friends. Follow us on social media below. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavoc...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Join us in this week's episode along with Joe and Bill of Detroit hardcore/hip-hop band Illmatic. We debut the unreleased song "Supreme" with feature from Detroit hip-hop artist "Guilty Simpson". We get into a whole bunch of details regarding the upcoming album "Watching The World Burn" out everywhere February 24th, we talk about the influences on the hip-hop and hardcore side side of things, get into past projects from members of the band, upcoming plans for more shows and songs from Illmatic a...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min
In this week’s episode we talk about artists who only put out one album. We all have an artist we love that their band broke up too soon or they passed away too early and weren’t able to put out more than one album. Jeremy and I go over some of our favorite one album wonders, check it out! Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Episode 29 Sampler Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43wqRZmkOvXLSOwNOn28kM?si=VXgbKarETDmgI...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This week we interview our friend Tristan of Barrow Hoard Records. We get into details about his various projects released by himself and other bands on the label, we discuss his musical inspirations and tastes and much more. Don't miss out on this great interview. Check out the new single from "Barrowking" "Granite Throne" on all streaming platforms. As always like, and follow the podcast for weekly updates on episodes and upcoming content. Podcast Social Tags Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseav...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Join us in this weeks episode of Noise Avocation as we talk about the current state of vinyl sales in the industry and NOFX announcing their final tour and the end of their career as a band. We talk about the independent success of NOFX and what got them to the point they're at now, some stories involving the band, the success of Fat Wreck Chords and much more. As always please like, share, follow, tell your friends etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ry...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this week's episode Jeremy and I give our take on the latest album from the godfather of all things punk rock Iggy Pop with album "Every Loser" released January 6th 2023. We dive into the tracks, guest features, how it compares to his earlier solo work and much more. We also talk a bit about the recent unfortunate passing of Lisa Marie Presley and of Jeff Beck. Please like, share, comment, subscribe etc. etc. Tell your musically inclined friends about the show. If you have a band and you're l...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
It is the first episode of the year and we're happy to be back to doing what we love, bringing you the latest and greatest music. This week we have an early inside look into the new album from death metal pioneers Obituary, returning with their latest album "Dying of Everything" We talk a bit about the unfortunate passing of Gangsta Boo of Three Six Mafia and we also introduce a new band Inanimus with their latest album and play you a couple tracks from the album. Mentioned in the episode was a ...
Jan 09, 2023•54 min
In this weeks episode we give you a list of 20 essential hip-hop albums. If hypothetically someone had never heard hip-hop before or wanted to get into it but had no idea where to start, this is what we would consider the blueprint for the genre. So tune in to hear our take on it as we wrap up the end of the year with this episode. As always like, share, follow, and rate the podcast. Happy Holidays from Noise Avocation. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Rya...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this week's episode, Jeremy and I go over what we believe makes a good record store. We get into what we like to see in a record store and what we don't like to see, the elements that make up a good store, and even shout out some of our favorite stores around Michigan that we have been to. As always like, share, and follow on whatever social media you use. We appreciate you listening in. A special shout-out to Satellite Records in Kalamazoo MI, if you’re in the area check them out. Podcast So...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this weeks episode Jeremy and I go over some of our favorite releases to come out this year. A lot of great metal, hip-hop and other genres released music this year and this is some of what we thought was the best. We talk a bit about each of the releases with some history of the band, how their sound has developed, their artwork and much more. As always like, share, rate, follow etc. Tell your friends who are into music too! Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this weeks episode we wrap up our final installment on the short series of Black Metal episodes we have been releasing. We talk about some of the crimes, stage performances, and just the general craziness that revolved around the black metal scene in the early days. We talk Melodic vs LoFi black metal and we wrap up the episode with a hilarious game of "Ikea or Black Metal?" As always like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Rate us on your podcast apps and tell your musically interested...
Nov 28, 2022•57 min
Join us on this weeks episode where we build off of the previous with another set of black metal bands for you to check out. Below will be the bands in order listed for anybody looking to get into them. We talk about each of these bands a bit and their sound, location, stage imagery and much more. As always like, share, and follow our social media and tell your music loving friends. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram -Dark Fun...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this weeks episode Jeremy and I have crafted together a Black Metal starter pack of 15 of the essential albums within the genre. We start to kick off the change of season with our favorite of seasonal music. We go over bands like Darkthrone, Bathory, Dissection, Emperor and more. Below is the list of albums in order mentioned in the episode. As always please like and share the show and let your musically interested friends know too. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocati...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this weeks episode we talk about some of the most recent releases in metal, hip hop, and other genres. We talk a bit about the new Darkthrone album and start to get in to some icy tunes for the change of weather here in Michigan. We talk more about 20 Buck Spin Label and their roster and much more. Below is the list of albums we talked about during the episode if anyone wants to check them out. As always like follow and share on IG, Facebook etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTub...
Nov 07, 2022•57 min
In this episode we cover a few different topics. Briefly about some Blues music and the origins and what it takes to create the sound. We go over bands we have been listening to currently or recently found that are new or new to us. How authenticity in musical content is important to the songwriting. Tools we use to finding new music and much more. As always like and share the episodes and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocati...
Oct 31, 2022•42 min
In this week's episode Jeremy and I go over a bunch of the most popular songs to be released, that are actually covers of other artists songs. Some things made more popular by the artist that covered it than the original. There were actually quite a few on the list that surprised us when we put together this episode that we didn't know were covers either, As always like, follow and share on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this week's episode we go over the pioneering punk bands that helped influence the sound and style of bands like The Ramones. Sex Pistols, The Dead Boys etc. We break down some details about The Stooges, MC5, Velvet Underground and more. As always like and share the episode and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc for updates. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
