Dissect - A Serialized Music Podcast

Dissect - A Serialized Music Podcast


Latest Episodes

MS1E8 - Finale: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
December 24, 2018

We conclude our eight episode deep dive into The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Want to know the subject of Season 4 of Dissect? Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for clues over the break.

MS1E7 - Dissecting "Everything is Everything" by Lauryn Hill
December 18, 2018

Our serialized analysis of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill continues with "Nothing Even Matters" and "Everything is Everything." Having submitted herself to god, Ms. Hill displays the tranquility, acceptance, and maturity she's acquired through the life l

MS1E6 - Dissecting "Forgive Them Father" (& more) by Lauryn Hill
December 11, 2018

We dissect a trio of songs in which Ms. Lauryn Hill presents a micro-narrative of heartbreak and forgiveness, a turning point in Miseducation's loose narrative. After establishing her pain on "When It Hurts So Bad", Ms. Hill turns her life over to god on

MS1E5 - Dissecting "Superstar" & "Final Hour" by Lauryn Hill
December 04, 2018

We continue our serialized analysis of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with two songs cut from the same thematic cloth. With both "Superstar" and "Final Hour," Ms. Hill calls out the superficial materialism and ego in hip-hop, frequently citing scripture

MS1E4 - Dissecting "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill
November 27, 2018

Ms. Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)" synthesizes hip-hop with 1950s doo wop music. We trace the parallel histories of these two musical genres before our line-by-line analysis of the cautionary message Ms. Hill presents in her chart topping single. F

MS1E3 - Dissecting "To Zion" by Lauryn Hill
November 20, 2018

Ms. Lauryn Hill's timeless ballad "To Zion" tells a powerful story about the birth of her first child. We dive deep into its lyrics and discover how its harmonic structure reflects the song's themes of uncertainty. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and I

MS1E2 - Dissecting "Lost Ones" and "Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill
November 13, 2018

Ms. Lauryn Hill begins Miseducation with a dualistic examination of heartbreak. "Lost Ones" is a scathing, venomous assault while "Ex Factor" reveals the pain beneath Ms. Hill's harden exterior. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join our n

MS1E1 - Lauryn Hill: An Education
November 06, 2018

Today we begin our 8 episode mini-series on of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. We start with Ms. Hill's upbringing in New Jersey, her rise with The Fugees, and the events leading up to the creation of Miseducation. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and

BONUS - S3 Listener Audio Montage
September 25, 2018

We hear from Dissect listeners sharing their biggest takeaways from Frank Ocean's "Blonde" and Season 3.

S3E18 - Season Finale: Blonde by Frank Ocean
September 25, 2018

We conclude our season-long analysis of Blonde by Frank Ocean. Stay in touch over the break by following @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Join the newsletter at dissectpodcast.com.