The Cacophony Sessions

Passionate and natural music discussion covering a wide variety of genres and eras in popular music. Not for the faint-hearted, but all in good spirit, The Cacophony Sessions Podcast deconstructs music with observations both astute and absurd from its range of hosts.

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Episodes

S1E05 - The Cacophony Sessions Goes Pop!

In our longest, sweariest and most divisive conversation yet, The Cacophony Sessions listens to the Official UK Top Ten* and gets all hip and trendy. Join Martyn, Dave, Alex, Tom and our perennial concierge Dan as we go way, way out of our comfort zone. Featuring discussions on Pop Smoke, DJ Khaled, Cardi B and Drake, we ditch our normal brand of music snobbery for something a bit different - including which members of BTS Alex fancies the most. Expect TWO HOURS of the normal curmudgeonly tangen...

Oct 14, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1E04 - A New Hope (Soundtracks)

Episode Four of The Cacophony Sessions is (mostly) all about movie soundtracks, save our usual tangential tendencies and the occasional video game soundtrack for good measure. Alex, Martyn, Tom and Dave join host Dan , who (spoiler alert) finally unleashes the purple fury in the longest episode yet. In our sights this week are musicals, compilations, 80s bangers, Biffy Clyro, Deftones and even a bit of classical music for the cultured listeners out there. Who are we kidding? We know you're here ...

Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1E03 - We've Been to the Year 2000

The Cacophony Sessions discusses an entire decade of music as we explore the Noughties. The best and worst trends, genres, albums and songs are all on the table here as Dan, Martyn, Dave, Tom and newcomer Alex give their thoughts on the first decade of the 21st Century. Some bands do not escape unscathed as some knockout blows are delivered. Episode Four features a bonus introduction as we also find out which year Alex thinks is the greatest in music history, and our newest panel member also tri...

Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1E02 - Undeniable Bangers

We're back for more of The Cacophony Sessions ! The gloves are off as we go head-to-head this week in an attempt to crown the most undeniable banger of all time (that we could think of). Tom's hungover, Martyn's lost in Cornwall and Dan tries really hard not to talk about Prince. Featuring discussions about Pearl Jam, All Saints, William Orbit, Human League, New Order, Doobie Brothers, Run DMC and many more. Episode Two features your host Dan as well as guests Tom, Martyn, Pete and Dave. Join us...

Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1E01 - Not Holding Back the Years

The first episode of The Cacophony Sessions sees Dan, Pete, Martyn, Tom and Dave talking about time. Specifically, the years we think are the greatest. Join us to find out about our musical tastes, what we've been listening to in during lockdown, inflation rates, Brian Eno's leopard print cardigans and which band sounds most like the run-of-the-mill Turin Brakes/Fleetwood Mac/Godspeed! You Black Emperor every other band sounds like these days. Join us as we step into the boxing ring of musical d...

Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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