Music

My wonderful sister, Susannah Mann joins us as we turn up the volume on powerful women for this installment of Double XX. This episode's topic is female anthems, and it goes without saying that the women in this episode emulate excellence. We are women, hear us ROAR!

We've reached 10 episodes of Double XX, and what journey it's been so far! In this episode, we are listening to artists who may not be as much in the spotlight, but still shine on their own. Some of the artists featured are Hannah Jadagu, Rachel Chinouriri, and flowerovlove. If you are looking for a new artist to listen to, go ahead and press the play button. You won't be disappointed!

These songs are in a class all their own, especially when you strip it down to just the lyrics. They are poems, and they are beautiful. Simple as that. With artists such as Stevie Nicks, Lauryn Hill, and Fiona Apple, this episode of Double XX is filled with modern day poets that make us emote in a way that only they can.

As a kid from the 2000's, I always feel nostalgic whenever these songs come on. Join me and my dear friend and fellow music enthusiast Anna Kaiser, as we dive deep into the archive of music from the early to mid 2000's and talk a little bit about our childhoods. This episode will make you laugh, smile, and reminisce about the good old days.

This episode of Double XX is all about love! It is never a bad idea to promote love, as it it such a powerful and beautiful emotion. The songs featured in this episode provide some much needed dopamine if you are having a rough day (but go ahead and listen no matter what mood you're in). With artists like Colbie Caillat and Tori Kelly, this installment is sure to put a smile on your face!

Host Jon Armstrong celebrates the culmination of Pride month with the 4th annual Don’t Call it Jazz episode featuring a playlist of contemporary and historic LGBTQ jazz and creative musicians. The history of jazz has a complicated and toxic relationship with LGBTQ musicians, who have often been sidelined and ostracized, preventing many talented and visionary artists from flourishing and contributing to the art form.

We all love movies, and we all have our favorites. This week, I am joined by my good friend and fellow Gen Z movie buff, Zeke Castaneda. Sit back and enjoy as we discuss some of the best songs from some of our favorite flicks. The films talked about in this episode include Legally Blonde, Dirty Dancing, 27 Dresses, and Burlesque. With great music, conversation, and belly laughs, this episode is a whole lot of fun.

It's time to lasso up and grab your cowgirl hat and boots! This installment of Double XX is all about the remarkable women in country music, with songs from Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Yola, and more. Country has been and remains one of the most popular genres in music today, and women in country are highly responsible for that. With some slow ballads and upbeat bops, this episode is well worth a listen.

In the fourth episode of Double XX, we continue the journey of rock music through the decades. We are now in the early 2000's, when Avril Lavigne was taking over the world with her edgy punk sound. This episode shows off some of the newer stars as well, such as The Last Dinner Party and Towa Bird, who are a couple of exciting prospects in today's music.

Don’t Call it Jazz is proud to welcome Dan Simms to discuss the Meadowlark Music Fest, happening in Old Town Pocatello June 5-8. In this episode of DCiJ we preview festival artists and provide a discount code for those planning to attend!