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A father and son listen to, review, and discuss music from the past and present. We deep dive into our favorite records, discuss our favorite artists, and much more. https://leitmotifandmovement.com/bio/
Mike sits down with Fredrik Keith Croona of Against I to discuss the haunting headspace that birthed their new record, "Anti Life."
🎧 Full interview and track-by-track review out now on Leitmotif and Movement!
#metalsky #AgainstI #podcast
“”Anti Life” drops on March 13th. Get the preview now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Bonus Episode 9 is here! 🔊
Mike and Michael interview Fredrik Keith Croona of Against I!
Fredrik talks about the writing of the band’s new record, “Anti Life”. We follow the interview with a complete track-by-track analysis.
#MetalSky #AgainstI #FredrikCroona #BlackenedDeath
Why Karnivool Openers are a MASTERCLASS 🎸
Discussing the legendary "tension and release" of Karnivool with my son. From the classic "C.O.T.E." to the brand new "Ghost," nobody builds an atmospheric opening like these guys.
Full episode 42 is live now! Listen now!
#Karnivool #ProgMetal #InVerses
Also on the deck:
• The "whispered lyrics" story of Stevie Wonder’s "Uptight."
• Discovering new sounds with Fight In The Shade, @abovethesnowline.bsky.social, & @sloenmusic.bsky.social
#Motown
New Episode Alert! 🔊
We’re deep-diving into the "tension and release" of Karnivool’s “In Verses”. If you’re a fan of technical percussion and atmospheric builds, this is the one for you.
Drop the needle on Episode 42! 🎈🎸
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#MusicSky #Karnivool #ProgRock #MetalSky
🤘 Full Episode 41 available now! We’re diving deep into STP’s debut and Buffalo Springfield’s "For What It’s Worth."
#StoneTemplePilots #STPCore #RockHistory #MusicDiscovery #Grunge #LongSongs #WhereTheRiverGoes #PodcastClip
Is the "TikTok-ification" of music causing us to skip the most rewarding parts of an album? We break down why you need to sit still, turn it up, and let this thunderous track take you to the finish line.
Are we losing the art of the "Deep Dive"? 🎧
In this clip from Episode 41, we discuss why the closing track of Stone Temple Pilots' Core—the 8-and-a-half-minute epic "Where The River Goes"—often gets overlooked in the age of shortened attention spans.
Finally, Michael's Journey heads to 1966 for Buffalo Springfield. ☮️
Plus, we’re reviewing the new @Karnivool and @Puscifer records! Don’t miss it.
#BuffaloSpringfield #RockHistory (3/3)
Main Topic: Stone Temple Pilots - Core. ⛓️
Fans loved it, critics hated it, and we explain why both were right (and wrong). We’re breaking down the production secrets and Scott Weiland’s iconic baritone.
#STP #Core #90sRock (2/3)
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! 🎸 Ep 41 is LIVE.
Starting with the Art of Discovery, featuring:
🤘 @funerallanguage.bsky.social
🤘 DARIA
🤘 @darkest-of-winter.bsky.social
Let's find your next favorite band. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... (1/3)
Mike and Michael have a bit of a chuckle at the corny video for Dio's "Holy Diver".
For the full break down of the fantastic "Holy Diver" record by Dio check out Episode 40!
Link in bio!
Finally, Michael's Journey explores Toad the Wet Sprocket’s "All I Want." 🎸
Plus, we reveal Michael's next study assignment at the end of the show!
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
#ToadTheWetSprocket #RockHistory #ArtOfDiscovery
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Main Topic: Dio’s Holy Diver. ⚔️
We break down Ronnie James Dio’s move to solo superstardom, the fallout with Black Sabbath, and how he turned a synth riff he almost threw away into a metal anthem.
#Dio #HeavyMetal #HolyDiver
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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! 🎸 Ep 40 is LIVE.
We start with the Art of Discovery, featuring:
🤘 Thræds
🤘 Chronosynthesis
🤘 Vibrant
Join us to find your next favorite band! 🎧
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Finally, Michael's Journey explores The Impressions’ "It's All Right." Written by Curtis Mayfield, it’s the essence of Chicago Soul. 🎷
Plus, we reveal Michael's next study assignment at the end!
#SoulMusic #RockHistory #ArtOfDiscovery (3/3)
Our Main Topic: Finch’s 2002 debut What It Is To Burn. 🕯️
A defining moment for the post-hardcore explosion. We thoroughly explore this visceral, gut-wrenching album track by track. If you love early 2000s intensity, don't miss this one.
#Finch #PostHardcore (2/3)
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! 🎸
Ep 39 is LIVE.
We start with the Art of Discovery, featuring:
🤘 Ashbringer (Black Metal)
🤘 @mothspr.bsky.social (Stoner-Doom)
🤘 Permyon (Prog Metal)
Join the search for your next musical obsession! 🎧
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Discover your next favorite band! 🚨 Featuring:
🤘 Against I
🤘 Octavium
🤘 March Of Scylla
Plus, find out what Michael has to study next!
Join the journey from the dance floor to the moon. Press play:
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#NewMusic #MetalPodcast #ArtOfDiscovery
In Michael's Journey, we swap controllers for leather jackets. 🧥
We’re breaking down the satire and brassy swing of Adam Ant’s "Goody Two Shoes." The story of the man who told the tabloids exactly what he did (and didn't) do!
#AdamAnt #80sMusic #GoodyTwoShoes
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! 🎸
Ep. 38 bridges the gap between New Wave & 16-bit symphonies. We dive into the legendary Final Fantasy IV OST by Nobuo Uematsu & how he pushed the SNES chip to its limit. 🎮⚔️
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#FFIV #NobuoUematsu #VGM
Featured in The Art of Discovery:
@causticwaves.bsky.social
@braggingrights.bsky.social
@amiintrouble.bsky.social
@meanue.bsky.social
@meggjacobs.bsky.social
Also in this episode: 🏆 2025 Best of Art of Discovery! 🎶
Michael’s Journey: Whitney Houston - "How Will I Know"
What albums should have made our list? Let us know your Top 5! #MetalAlbums #YearEndList #MetalPodcast
The FINAL COUNTDOWN is LIVE! 🎙️ Michael & Dad reveal their highly anticipated Top 5 Metal Albums of 2025.
Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Content Advisory: This episode includes discussion on sensitive topics (mental health crises, suicide) in the main segment. Please use discretion.
Plus: We dissect "Need You Tonight" by INXS in Michael's Journey!
And discover new heavy acts from Flood In Belief, FREKVENT, & Maudits in The Art of Discovery.
#TheReticent #MentalHealth #ProgMetal #INXS #NewMusicDiscovery #MusicReview #Podcast
🚨 CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode discusses sensitive topics like mental health crises & suicide. Listener discretion advised.
NEW EPISODE! We're diving into The Reticent's intense new album, “please”, with a full track-by-track breakdown.
Listen now!
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Outstanding choices! It’s so hard to narrow down to just 5. Hell, it was hard to narrow down to the 18 that are on that list!
Remember, all art is subjective so there are no wrong answers here. We can’t wait to read what you choose and to reveal ours!
