In the first segment of the Planet LP podcast, host Ted Asregadoo welcomes writer and producer Scott Malchus to discuss the life and music of Robbie Robertson, who passed away on August 9th at the age of 80. Malchus wrote a touching piece for Popdose in 2008 on the power of Robertson’s song “What About Now” from the 1991 album, “Storyville.” The post was about many things, but it focused on how Robertson’s song intersected with a turning point in Malchus’ life and made a life-changing trajectory. This is a must-listen for fans of Robbie Robertson, as well as anyone who has ever been inspired by music to make a positive change in their lives.
In the second segment, Popdose writer Keith Creighton is back with another New Music Report. New releases for August include music by:
Pia Toscano – An amazing album that nails the center between Celine Dion and Adele.
Mammoth WVH — Wolfgang Van Halen is becoming a one-man world’s most dangerous band.
The LoveStrange — A musical tour de force with intense energy and a throwback ’80s synth break with lyrics that seem to take their inspiration from School House Rock’s “Tyrannosaurus Debt.”
The Ocean Blue — Truly exquisite musicianship, where melodic lines and fills often hit the heartstrings as strongly as David Schelzel’s singing and lyrics.
Public Image Ltd. — This album radiates with the constant left turns and surprises that make a PiL album urgent, entertaining, danceable, and fascinating.
The Hives –The notorious sharp-suited Swedes are back to save the world from safe rock.
Rick Springfield — For fans of the hits – Springfield returns to the well with glorious results.
The Flashcubes — Power pop that will make you think you are listening to the greatest Who album that was never released.
Graham Parker — Parker sounds a lot like Van Morrisson (without the baggage). He’s come in and out of vogue and remains on top of his game.
Dexys — Kevin Rowland comes to terms with toxic masculinity and how he overcompensated for his true identity.
Carly Rae Jepsen – Carly still sounds like a teenage dream and is still able to soundtrack the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with human connection (or lack thereof).
Yellowjackets Soundtrack — A really good ’90s era mixtape that flows well — even with the addition of cover songs.
Disclosure — The album “Settle” still sounds futuristic and ahead of its time a decade later.
The Remainder — Blancmange’s Neil Arthur continues his prolific run of electronic pop releases with another side hustle where he collabs with other artists with amazing results.
