Persons of Note

Persons of Note


Latest Episodes

Episode 10
September 16, 2012

Back from summer break, Persons of Note returns with John and his new co-host, Bunty Drewitt. Together they muse on the nature of musical genres defining time periods and how the breadth and depth of music available to the modern listener could change tha

Episode 9
July 24, 2012

Rock/folk albums from this and yester-summer are discussed, as well as two hip-hop-mashing DJs from Chicago, in the latest (and greatest?) installment of podcast pioneering. Guide: 14:45- Josh Garrels http://joshgarrels.com Tracks of Note: White Owl, Rise

Episode 8
July 07, 2012

This episode Mike and John discuss American independence, celebration, and, ironically, a couple of British musicians. Guide: 10:00- King Charles http://kingcharles-music.com/ Tracks of Note: Polar Bear, Ivory Road, Coco Chitty, Wilde Love 41:30- Alex Cla

Episode 7
June 05, 2012

This week we have three delightful artists for you AND the tale of the ice cream anarchist. Always the unexpected when you listen to Persons of Note. Guide: 9:15- Imagine Dragons http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/ Tracks of Note: Radioactive, Demons, Rou

Episode 6
May 01, 2012

Dear Listener, I hope you understand how life gets in the way sometimes. That being said, the second musical intro isn't up to snuff quite yet, so we're holding off on that for a bit. We plan to re-release this episode with the updated intro for your list

Episode 5
April 14, 2012

Delving into their musical pasts, Mike and John look at four artists which formed their philosophies, changed their expectations, and broadened their auditory horizons.  8:00- Mike talks All American Rejects, Counting Crows, Weezer, and The Cool Kid

Episode 4
April 06, 2012

We're back! In our latest installment we talk about why birthday cake inspires existential despair and review Miike Snow's "Happy to You", The Tallest Man on Earth's "The Wild Hunt", and "Who's Feeling Young Now?" by Punch Brothers. If you're in a hurry,

Episode 3
March 09, 2012

In this episode we tell you our respective origin stories and how we met. We also review the latest releases from Fun. and Woodkid. Enjoy! Show notes: http://ournameisfun.com/ Album- Some Nights Tracks of Note: Some Nights, Carry On, All Alright, Stars ht

Episode 2
February 27, 2012

This week we talk about the new releases from Lana del Rey, Gotye, and Givers. Many thanks to our friends and those who have actively advertised us to spread the fanbase, you know who you are.  Show notes: http://www.lanadelrey.com/ Album- Born to Di

Episode 1
February 16, 2012

Here marks the first faltering step on the musical journey of Mike Shaw and John Gerber. Enjoy and tell your friends if you think our podcast is noteworthy! Show notes: http://jamesblakemusic.com/ http://www.theblackkeys.com/ http://katastro.com/ http://