Audio Ecstasy
UnderholdningA biweekly podcast that explores connections between the worlds of music and culture at large. We discuss trends, new albums, and try to get to the bottom of how exactly taste works. Audio Ecstasy is hosted by Dylan Hysni and Danny VanZandt.
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- I'm Not Covering These Songs, I'm Uncovering Them (00:56:42)
Dylan and Danny discuss their respective 5 favorite albums of 2023.
- Stadium Arcadium Is More of a 4th of July Record (00:55:07)
Dylan and Danny are joined by friend of the pod Matt Ward to discuss DJ Rashad's opus, Double Cup, and the genre of footwork writ large.
- You're the Ian Cohen of Shoegaze (01:09:07)
Dylan and Danny discuss the enormous influence of country music on indie music throughout the last several years. The boys also touch on the various waves of shoegaze, Dylan discusses seeing Sampha live and offers 5, and they have a brief coffee corner.
- Views from the Vault Vol 3: Madonna, Episode 2 (01:01:38)
Dylan and Danny discuss Madonna's 2nd LP, Like a Virgin, their favorite hip-hop producers, and parking lot scenes.
- Views from the Vault Vol 3: Madonna, Episode 1 (00:54:18)
Audio Ecstasy's Views from the Vault series returns for its third volume. In Vol. 3, Dylan and Danny dive into each album from global pop phenom Madonna. In the first episode, they discuss her self-titled 1983 debut LP.
- Sad Bad Rhymes: The Mike Love Tool Kit (01:13:43)
Dylan and Danny are joined by Brandy Perry for a general discussion on the vast, and immensely influential career of avant-garde icon John Cale.
- The Perfect Soundtrack to the Experiences That I Won't Be Having (01:31:12)
Dylan and Danny discuss their 5 favorite (or 5 of their favorite) albums of the 2000s.
- Hot Between Worlds Has Left You Cold Between Albums (01:12:09)
Dylan and Danny are joined by Dylan's brother, Quinn, for a discussion on Yves Tumor's latest LP, Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds), and their work as a whole.
- I Know Alternative Comedy, I've Seen Adult Swim (01:04:38)
Dylan and Danny are joined by Brandon Friant for a discussion on Pink Floyd's formative cultural touchstone, The Dark Side of the Moon, in honor of its 50th anniversary.
- Views from the Vault Vol 2: The Roots, Episode 5 (00:56:24)
Dylan and Danny discuss the last few albums from The Roots (to Danny's immense enthusiasm), and their thoughts on the band's legacy overall
- Eleanor Rigby is Exactly How I Feel About Whoppers (01:03:03)
Dylan and Danny are joined by Madeline Crile and the band Studio Lounge (which consists of Constantin Balan, Dani Balan, Max Wilkinson, and Ryan Hasani) to discuss The Beatles' seminal 7th LP, Revolver.
- Audio Ecstasy Book Club: Endless Endless: A Lo-fi History of the Elephant 6 Mystery (00:43:39)
Dylan and Danny begin the Audio Ecstasy book club with a discussion of Endless Endless, Adam Clair's love letter to the Elephant 6 collective.
- Views from the Vault Vol 2: The Roots, Episode 4 (01:13:20)
Dylan and Danny are joined by supreme overlord audio embassador of the pod Ian Wendrow to discuss the albums Phrenology and The Tipping Point by The Roots.
- I Wanna See My Dogs Out There, Barking (00:32:01)
Dylan and Danny discuss some upcoming 2023 albums that they're looking forward to, and some artists that they hope return with new music this year.
- Views from the Vault Vol 2: The Roots, Episode 3 (00:50:52)
Dylan and Danny discuss Things Fall Apart, the 4th LP and magnum opus from The Roots.
- We Can Finally Begin the Show (01:21:45)
Dylan and Danny discuss their respective 5 favorite albums of 2022.
- Views from the Vault Vol 2: The Roots, Episode 2 (00:27:03)
Dylan and Danny discuss Illadelph Halflife, the disquieting 3rd LP by The Roots.
- I'll Quit the Pod Before I Quit My (Hater) Box (01:12:58)
Dylan and Danny are joined by Evan Dunn and Alex Potter to discuss Kendrick Lamar's monumental 2nd LP, good kid, m.A.A.d city, for it's 10th anniversary.
- Views from the Vault Vol 2: The Roots, Episode 1 (00:46:08)
Audio Ecstasy's Views from the Vault series returns for its second volume. In Vol 2, Dylan and Danny dive into each album from The Roots as they progressed from a burgeoning jazz rap outfit into one of the most celebrated hip hop bands of all time. On the first episode they discuss the band's first two LPs, Organix and Do You Want More?!!!??!.
- From a Bedroom in Philly to The Bright Lights on Jimmy (00:42:30)
Danny and Dylan are joined by friend of the pod Matt Ward to discuss Alex G's latest LP, God Save the Animals. They also discuss Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dylan discusses watching Iceage continue to kill it live, and he recommends 5 of his favorite recent releases.
- The xx Are to Tech Advertising What The Black Keys Are to Truck Advertising (00:49:59)
Danny and Dylan are joined by Nick Semaan to discuss Frank Ocean's landmark debut LP, Channel Orange, for its 10th anniversary.
- Bro You're a Scene Chaser (01:05:09)
Danny and Dylan are joined by Chance Timm to discuss the 10th anniversary of Fiona Apple's classic 4th LP, The Idler Wheel. Danny hypes up about the band 2nd Grade, Chance discusses seeing Ethel Cain live, and Dylan recommends 5 of his favorite recent albums.
- It's Actually More Like James Brown (01:02:34)
Danny and Dylan are joined by Ian Wendrow to discuss their overall thoughts on Pitchfork Music Festival 2022. They also each put together a dream festival lineup, Dylan and Ian share their thoughts on the Flaming Lips show that they caught earlier this year, and Dylan recommends 5 of his favorite recently released albums.
- Life Has Many Doors, Ward Boy (01:09:36)
Danny and Dylan are joined by Ian Wendrow to discuss their thoughts on the history of protest music in America.
- Who's the Michael Jordan of Witch House? (01:04:24)
Danny and Dylan are joined by Eve Boer to discuss Death Grips's The Money Store and No Love Deep Web for their 10th anniversaries.