What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic Monkeys

Adam Scott Glasspool, Steve Murphy, Lucas Way
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Jul 11, 2021 • 2h 37min

Muse Live at Wembley Stadium 2010 Commentary

The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Muse Live at Wembley Stadium 2010.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as put together by the people at MuseBootlegs.comHead to MuseBootlegs.com to download the bootleg and watch along! Or don't - the episode is designed to work without it!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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Jul 4, 2021 • 1h 44min

Muse Live at KeyArena, Seattle 2010 Commentary

The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Muse Live at KeyArena, Seattle in 2010. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as broadcast on MySpace and many, many other things.Watch along with this video (or don't - the choice is yours, and the episode works on its own!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t06Zkf6Z_QYou can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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Jun 27, 2021 • 1h 47min

The Resistance (Pt. 3)

The Big Mates discuss coasts, critical analysis, cross-pollination, and The Resistance by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their discussion on the band's fifth studio album, rounding off their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to cover Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever). How does the three-part symphony close the album? What will the final scores be? Is there time for an e-mail? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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Jun 24, 2021 • 23min

BREAKING MUSE: Origin of Symmetry (XX Anniversary RemiXX)

BONG. YOU ARE RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released Origin of Symmetry (XX Anniversary RemiXX) by Muse. You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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Jun 20, 2021 • 1h 38min

The Resistance (Pt. 2)

The Big Mates discuss going to space, keytars, ABBA, and The Resistance by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue talking about the band's fifth studio album, embarking upon a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Have opinons changed over the years? Which song will the guys get up to this time? Why split these states when there can be only one? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 3 of this discussion will be released June 28th!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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Jun 13, 2021 • 1h 53min

The Resistance (Pt. 1)

The Big Mates discuss gambling, ghosts, Guitar Hero, and The Resistance by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin to talk about the band's fifth studio album and how it was recorded before doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How divisive was this album? How many bands are Chrifs and Dom in? How many episodes will it take to cover The Resistance? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Part 2 of this discussion will be released June 21st!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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Jun 6, 2021 • 1h 49min

HAARFway Episode

The Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss Geoguesser, adventures, the Titanic, and the career of Muse from 1999 to 2007. There is also an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT about the podcast.   Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band at the halfway point of their career. They chat context, albums, art, lyrics, and much more before offering up their individual Top 10 Muse Songs (1999 - 2007). What makes it into the Top 10s? How do they currently feel about Muse? Will the podcast ever be the same? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?  Our next episode is the start of our coverage on The Resistance - out June 14th!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusic.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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May 30, 2021 • 2h 13min

HAARP Commentary (with Fry)

The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for HAARP. The film documents the Wembley Stadium shows by Muse in 2007. They are also joined by good friend and artist, Fry!Adam, Steve, Lucas and Fry discuss the film and many, many other things.Watch along with the HAARP set in this video (or don't - the choice is yours!):https://youtu.be/kaMFFHr6pT8Our next episode finds us summing up the first half of the band's career and includes an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT - out June 7th!Find Fry's work here: https://www.instagram.com/fryed_design/You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusic.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/whatismusic)Support the show
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May 23, 2021 • 2h 18min

Black Holes and Revelations (Pt. 2)

The Big Mates discuss Elvis Presley, aliens, cowboys, and Black Holes and Revelations by Muse.Adam, Steve, and Lucas conitnue to talk about the band's fourth studio album, doing a track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! How has the album aged? What is God? Has Steve eaten? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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May 17, 2021 • 21min

BREAKING NEWS: Orwellian

BONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates  discuss the newly released single by Manic Street Preachers, Orwellian. They also find time to chat about the newly announced album The Ultra Vivid Lament and tour dates!You can now wear your fandom on your (literal) sleeve!What Is Music? now has a RedBubble shop with lots of cool and stupid designs. You can get the designs on basically any product you like, from t-shirts and mugs, to bath mats and jigsaws, via clocks and phone cases! Head to https://whatismusic.redbubble.comIf you'd like a different way to donate to usYou can do so at https://ko-fi.com/whatismusicAny donations very gratefully received and go towards our running costs!Join the conversation on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comhttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/whatismusic)Support the show

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