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New Year, New Season! Nate & Bruce kick off 2026 with a chat about Geese's Getting Killed, Joe Walsh's surprise appearance at the War on Drugs' Drugcember to Remember, and serve up what they are most looking forward to in the upcoming year!Somethings Old:Bruce's Pick: "Rocky Mountain Way" by Joe WalshNate's Pick: "Some of Shelly's Blues" by Michael NesmithSomething's New:Nate's Pick: "Burning At the Stake" by Michael McDermottBruce's Pick: "Closer to" by GOONThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
In the latest episode of 2OLD / 2NEW, hosts Nate Runkel and Bruce Warren delve into the fascinating world of music covers and the joy of discovering new songs. With a focus on the WXPN 885 Countdown of Greatest Cover Songs, the conversation highlights the surprises and insights that come from both old and new tracks.Somethings Old:Bruce's Pick :: "Cactus" (Pixies cover) by David BowieNate's Pick :: "Benny & the Jets" (Elton John cover) by Biz MarkieSomethings New:Nate's Pick :: "Jesus, Etc." (Wilco cover) by Margaret Glaspy feat. Norah JonesBruce's Pick :: "You Get What You Give" (New Radicals cover) by GeeseThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
Nate and Bruce give the after action report on WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival before diving in to celebrate the station's announcement of the 885 Greatest Cover Song Countdown!Somethings New:Nate's Pick :: "Coming Around Again" by Alanis Morrisette feat. Carly SimonBruce's Pick :: "Bad Company" by Charley CrockettSomethings Old:Nate's Pick :: "Jealous Guy" by Little Jimmy ScottBruce's Pick :: "Isn't It a Pity?" by Nina SimoneThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
Guess who just got back today? Bruce and Nate in town with a preview of this weekend's XPoNential Music Festival presented by Suburu with two sets of tracks both new and old from some of this years performers! And they discuss what the impact of the withdrawing of funds for public media has had on a station like WXPN.Somethings New:Bruce's Pick :: "Say Goodbye, Tell No One" by Kathleen EdwardsNate's Pick :: "Ode To Bernice" by Emily DrinkerSomethings Old:Bruce's Pick :: "Low Rider" by WARNate's Pick :: "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Can Have Me)" by Spin DoctorsThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
It's a HAIM Spectacular! Bruce & Nate share two of their favorite songs from their new album, I quit, Nate explores the sonic similarities shared with a Tom Petty classic, and Bruce finds solace in the voice of Mama Cass!Somethings NewNate's Pick :: "Down to be wrong" by HAIMBruce's Pick :: "Everybody's trying to figure me out" by HAIMSomethings OldNate's Pick :: "It's Good to Be King" by Tom PettyBruce's Pick :: "Make Your Own Kind of Music" by Mama Cass ElliottThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
Nate & Bruce return with a pair of duets and a set of guitar instrumentalists and chat about the Ringo Starr show at the Mann Center this past Sunday.Somethings New:Nate's Pick :: "The Little Mess You Made" by The Favors (FINNEAS, Ashe)Bruce's Pick :: "I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away" by Hayden PedigoSomethings Old:Nate's Pick :: "Don't Dream It's Over" by Miley Cyrus & Ariana GrandeBruce's Pick :: "Doing the Wrong Thing" by Kaki KingThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
In this episode, we honor the late great Brian Wilson with a pair of Beach Boys song and two Glen Campbell tracks .Songs Discussed:Nate's Old Pick :: "Guess I'm Dumb" by Glen CampbellBruce's First Pick :: "Surf's Up" by The Beach BoysNate's New(er) Pick :: "Strong" by Glen Campbell ft. Brian WilsonBruce's Second Pick :: "Johnny Carson" by The Beach BoysThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
Back and ready to attack, Bruce & Nate talk West Philly Porchfest, the 2025 WXPN 24hr Song Challenge, and share a pair of songs from Kathleen Edwards and David Lowery!Bruce's Picks:Bruce's New :: "Save Your Soul" by Kathleen EdwardsBruce's Old :: "Asking For Flowers" by Kathleen EdwardsNate's Picks:Nate's New :: "I Wrote A Song Called Take The Skinheads Bowling" by David LoweryNate's Old :: "Take The Skinheads Bowling" by Camper Van BeethovenThe XPN-vironment Discord ::https://discord.gg/UecjEMtqJwEmail Us! ::2Old2NewMusicPod@gmail.comBruce on Substack::Nate on Substack
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