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Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years. In each episode, Tim and Chris talk about one newly released track, plus one track released after Jan. 1, 2006.

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Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years. In each episode, Tim and Chris talk about one newly released track, plus one track released after Jan. 1, 2006.

    Ep. 16: Phoenix Rises Again + Our Top-5 Songs of 2022 So Far Part II

    Ep. 16: Phoenix Rises Again + Our Top-5 Songs of 2022 So Far Part II

    Phoenix, who had us all dancing in 2009 with the album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, is back with a new single called "Alpha Zulu." We talk about that, and go through the French band's career, before Tim shares his top-five songs of 2022 (January-June). Modern Songs is a music discovery podcast about new releases and songs of the recent past.

    • 28 min
    Ep. 15: 'Falling Back' With Drake + Our Top-5 Songs of 2022 So Far

    Ep. 15: 'Falling Back' With Drake + Our Top-5 Songs of 2022 So Far

    Out of thin air, Drake has returned with a new House-influenced album, Honestly, Nevermind. We share our thoughts on the release along with lead single "Falling Back." Then we tackle Drake's expansive career, from sad boy rap crooner to sonic tastemaker, by highlighting his 2018 smash "God's Plan." Afterward, Chris shares his top-five songs of 2022 (January-June). Stay tuned for Tim's picks next week.Modern Songs is a music discovery podcast about new releases and songs of the recent past.

    • 34 min
    Ep. 14: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Angel Olsen, More Maggie Rogers, More Kendrick Lamar

    Ep. 14: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Angel Olsen, More Maggie Rogers, More Kendrick Lamar

    Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back with a ferocious new single about environmental chaos and youth uprising. We'll go into that, plus we'll look back at the band's outstanding career. Also, we're recommending some relatively new Angel Olsen and the newest Maggie Rogers single; finally, we'll dive deeper into Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers."Modern Songs is a music discovery podcast about recently released songs and tracks from the last 15 years.

    • 38 min
    Ep. 13: Diana Ross and Tame Impala + Harry Styles' 'Harry's House'

    Ep. 13: Diana Ross and Tame Impala + Harry Styles' 'Harry's House'

    Summer is here, and Diana Ross and Tame Impala (with Jack Antonoff) are hoping they've laid down the Song of the Summer. Tim and Chris discuss the disco-flavored "Turn Up the Sunshine" before taking a look back at Tame Impala's career. Plus, they revisit Harry Styles' 'Harry's House' after a few weeks of sitting with the new album.Modern Songs is a music discovery podcast about recently released songs and tracks from the last 15 years.

    • 37 min
    Ep. 12: Celebrating Joshua Hedley, More on Kendrick Lamar

    Ep. 12: Celebrating Joshua Hedley, More on Kendrick Lamar

    In this week's episode of Modern Songs, Tim and Chris talk at length about country singer Joshua Hedley, whose album "Neon Blue" is one of the best things about 2022. After chatting about his song "Bury Me With My Boots On," Tim and Chris talk more about Kendrick Lamar and his 2017 song "Humble," from the now legendary "DAMN." Modern Songs is a music discovery podcast about recently released songs and tracks from the last 15 years.

    • 36 min
    Ep. 11: Kendrick Lamar's 'The Heart Part 5' + Jens Lekman in 2017

    Ep. 11: Kendrick Lamar's 'The Heart Part 5' + Jens Lekman in 2017

    A new Kendrick Lamar album is upon us, and as usual, the arguable greatest rapper on Earth gave us a sample of what to expect with another chapter to his series "The Heart." Part 5 sees Kendrick rhyme about the struggle of Black men who are meant to represent culture, coupling the track with an incredible video that must be watched.Tim and Chris talk about Kendrick's return, then dive into a song by Swedish artist Jens Lekman from 2017. Modern Songs is a podcast about music discovery, of...

    • 33 min

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