• Belladonna of Sadness
    Nov 17 2025

    The Big Mates discuss Mike Wozniak, Paul F. Tompkins, Mike Wazowski, and Belladonna of Sadness by Alexandra Savior.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss how Alexandra Savior got started in music, the writing and recording process of her debut album, and they take a look at some of the songs from it.

    They explore the overall themes and sound, and talk about the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

    They also find time to chat about Post Pop Depression by Iggy Pop.

    How does this fit into our season? What will we make of the album? Subs or dubs? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

    Our next episode is out next week, Monday November 24th!

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Arctic Monkeys Live at PinkPop 2014 Commentary
    Nov 10 2025

    The Big Mates provide planted and curious audio commentary for Arctic Monkeys Live at PinkPop 2014.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the 2014 concert and talk about the AM tour in general.

    Head to YouTube to watch along here:

    https://youtu.be/esAIGJnKg88?si=r6RU3sCc1TLYsi8l

    Or don't watch along - the episode works fine either way!

    Our next episode comes out Monday November 17th!

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • AM (Pt. 3)
    Nov 3 2025

    The Big Mates discuss Angus Murray, Faces of the Cube, Roomuss, and Humbug by Arctic Monkeys.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys and conclude their track-by-track analysis of their fifth album.

    They explore the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

    They also look at the legacy of the album, the success of the album, and how some of these songs became the most listened-to songs ever.

    What do we think of the album? How do you count on your fingers? Is Nicky Wire the most influential musician of all time? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

    Our next episode is out next week, Monday November 10th!

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • AM (Pt. 2)
    Oct 27 2025

    The Big Mates discuss Drake, Black Sabbath, dancing through lasers to steal an egg, and AM by Arctic Monkeys.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys and their track-by-track analysis of their blockbuster fifth album.

    They explore the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

    Where is the hip-hop connection? Who is Arabella? How do you move a house? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

    Our next episode is out next week, Monday November 3rd, and will conclude the deep-dive into AM!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • AM (Pt. 1)
    Oct 20 2025

    The Big Mates discuss the Olympics, Thunderbirds, The Lone Ranger, and AM by Arctic Monkeys.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their dissection of the band's fifth album by talking about haircuts, jackets, the transitional period the band found themselves in, and how they entered the studio to record an 'experimental' album.

    They discuss the writing, rehearsal, and recording of the album, explore the overall themes and sound, and begin their track-by-track analysis, exploring the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

    Are we recording? Is this an experimental album? Who is in A Beautiful Mind? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

    Our next episode is out next week, Monday October 27th, and will continue the deep-dive into AM!

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Arctic Monkeys Live at Rock En Seine 2011 Commentary
    Oct 13 2025

    The Big Mates provide strange and pointless audio commentary for Arctic Monkeys Live at Rock En Seine 2011.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the 2011 concert and talk about the Suck It and See tour in general, including what is a transitional period for the band!

    Head to YouTube to watch along here:

    https://youtu.be/AmCOx5igI3Y?si=TKhLLQiMBqSG5JOy

    Or don't watch along - the episode works fine either way!

    Our next episode comes out Monday October 20th!

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Suck It and See (Pt. 2)
    Oct 6 2025

    The Big Mates discuss Back to the Future, safety advice, Nuggets, and Suck It and See by Arctic Monkeys.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys and conclude their track-by-track analysis of their fourth album.

    They explore the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

    How will we feel after we sucked and saw? How much quiff is there? Is swearing cool? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

    Our next episode is out next week, Monday October 13th!

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Suck It and See (Pt. 1)
    Sep 29 2025

    The Big Mates discuss Lucky Number Slevin, lyrical simplicity, Record Store Day, and Suck It and See by Arctic Monkeys.

    Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys by diving into the band's fourth studio album.

    They discuss the writing and recording of the record, explore the overall themes and sound, and begin their track-by-track analysis, exploring the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

    They also find time to remember their own reactions to the album when it was released, discuss the artwork (or lack thereof), and look at Alex Turner's new approach to lyrics.

    Do you wanna rock and roll? Do you wanna rock and roll? Do you wanna rock and roll? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

    Our next episode is out next week, Monday October 6th, and will continue the deep-dive into Suck It and See!

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    1 hr and 49 mins