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Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - In another listener request episode, Rob checks out the Frank Ocean album 'Blonde'. After hearing it when it first came out and not being blown away, Rob returns to it and ends up answering a few questions. Is it an evolution? Is it a revolution? Is it a solid record? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - In this episode, Rob Esse suggests a new artist he believes is well worth checking out, she is a musician from Australia and her name is Tash Sultana. The choice track is: 'Murder To The Mind'. Really looking forward to a full-length album in the future ;) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse sits down to listen to the new Fleet Foxes record 'Crack-Up', 6 years since they last released an album. Was the wait worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - In this listener request episode, Rob Esse checks out the most recent album by Childish Gambino entitled 'Awaken, My Love'. This is a record that brings back that Parliament Funkadelic vibe and takes us on a weird, fuzzy and hypnotic journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - On an OBM Podcast first, Rob Esse talks about an album that one of our listeners wanted us to discuss - Nikka Costa's 2017 release 'Nikka & Strings - Underneath & In Between'. It's an album with Nikka like you've never heard her before. Dig it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse misses a recent Fleet Foxes concert at the Sydney Opera House and then regrets it. Why do we go to some shows and not to others? Why did Rob decide not to attend this one? Whatever the case, life is short, so if your instinct is telling you to see an artist or band that interests you, go and see them live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse is transfixed and emotionally impacted by a great U2 song called 'Kite'. This song has a quality that strikes at the core of childhood, adulthood, ageing, regret and relationships between children and their parents. U2 do a great job of tugging at the heart strings with this piece of music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - In this episode Rob Esse talks about watching a concert recording of James Brown Live in 1988 and how even an average performance by James and his band can be a great thing to see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse shares his thoughts on the music and most importantly, the voice of Gregory Porter. He is a unique vocal stylist and songwriter whose last two albums have won Grammy awards. So, what does Rob think of the music? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse pays tribute to the music and sounds of ex-Jamiroquai keyboardist/songwriter Toby Smith, who sadly passed away recently. Toby's impact on funk and electro-soul music in the 1990s and early 2000s cannot be understated, they'll be listening to you for light years Toby - RIP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - To celebrate and commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Silverchair's incredible album 'Young Modern', check out the OBM Podcast's review of this seminal record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse shares his thoughts about musician Harts' second album entitled 'Smoke Fire Hope Desire'. Rob delves into a track by track assessment of the music and highlights Harts' continued growth as a unique and exciting recording artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse shares his thoughts about Spoon, a band whose music he's been enjoying over the last few years. He first fell in love with their work upon hearing their 2014 album ‘They Want My Soul’ and ths continued with 2017's ‘Hot Thoughts’, a further evolution of their unique sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse talks about his discovery and re-discovery of the multi-faceted work and deep artistry of George Michael, an artist who you may not fully know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse shares his thoughts about choosing the best speakers, amps and 'transports' for your music listening. He also reveals his own home listening equipment and how it gives him an excellent listening experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse shares his thoughts about choosing the best sources for your music listening. He outlines the importance of getting your favourite music in formats that will ensure a high level of listening enjoyment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse shares three rules for choosing equipment used for music listening. This is not a technical overview, but more a philosophy of what is important when considering audio equipment in the context of actually enjoying the music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse talks about experiencing the music of Anna Calvi: a unique singer, stunning guitar player and emotive songwriter. Listening to her work is often an eerie, exciting adventure that encompasses the many facets of love, mystery, desire and the outer edges of societal normalcy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse talks about the incredible transcendent experience of watching or attending a live concert by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. After spending many years not quite understanding the full appeal of Springsteen as a musician, Rob started watching footage of Springsteen and his band in concert. He was impressed with what he saw. Then came the moment that changed everything and cemented Rob Esse as a true believer. He attended a 3-hour concert ...
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - After the Cat Stevens episode, Rob Esse got to thinking - 'is there another interesting example of an artist who came out with a small number of amazing albums very early in their career, made a big impact on the music scene, and then disappeared? Yes was the answer! And so here is it: a show about Cat Stevens and.....D'Angelo. Two artists who couldn't be more different, but somehow have many similarities and are incredibly linked from a career trajectory pe...
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Rob Esse was stunned recently when he thought about how young Cat Stevens was when he released his most commercially and critically successful material. It's incredible to think that his music was so mature and fully developed at such a young age. Listen in and then go checkout some classic early Cat Stevens records! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - From the 1960's right up to the present day, Rob Esse gives his thoughts on who he believes are the greatest popular musical artists of each era. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Have you ever thought about the music from 20 years ago? That's exactly what crossed Rob Esse's mind when he listened to a bunch of songs that were released back in 1996. So, how does that music from 1996 stack up in 2016? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - David Bowie's voice has an incredible ability to engage a listener and carry a song. His stirring, emotive and haunting version of 'Wild Is The Wind' is a prime example. Rob Esse shows his appreciation for that cover version and for Bowie's eternal voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - Richard Ashcroft released his album 'These People' earlier this year and it affected us greatly. It's a stunning set of songs, in particular the single 'This Is How It Feels'. Rob Esse discusses his appreciation of that song and Richard's big return to music in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - This is a brief intro to the Obsessed By Music Podcast (OBM). Hosted by Rob Esse - podcast producer, interviewer and music obsessive. Here's a clue: it's a podcast about an obsession..........the obsession is music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
