The Season Finale New Music Extravaganza! (Poll Closed)
(The poll is now closed. Thanks to everybody for participating! -Dustin)
It's the inaugural season finale of the show that talks about stuff on purpose, and we've decided to go a little crazy and tackle nearly two dozen recent musical releases for your listening pleasure in this epic, unreasonably long episode of TRAPPO! Join us as we take a closer look at music from a wide variety of artists both established and brand-new, some suggested by you dear listeners, and others suggested to one another, in this massive catch-all extravaganza! This is something we'll probably never do again for so many reasons, and after you listen to the episode you'll likely never want us to do this again either, but since it's the final episode of our first season, we just had to do something big and ridiculous and exhausting, because we don't know any better.
But that's not the most exciting part, friends. Or maybe it is, depending on your feelings regarding anonymous polls. That's right! We've got a poll at the bottom of this page! Why, you may find yourself asking? Because in the hallowed Good, Great or Garbage tradition (that's what this episode is, just on a massive scale), your intrepid hosts are asked to decide whether or not each album we tackle in this installment belongs in the illustrious TRAPPO Essentials Can(n)on, and we simply deadlocked on six of these offerings. We couldn't come to a definitive conclusion, so now it's up to you to cast the final vote! It's really a very simple process. First, we ask you to listen to this stupid-long episode of TRAPPO, then we want you to familiarize yourself with the six albums in question (Bandcamp links will be provided for each below), then just vote in the poll. There are six albums listed, each with a "yes" or "no" choice: do you think they belong in the TRAPPO Essentials Can(n)on? It's your call, dear listeners. So make an informed decision. Do the right thing. For the music. For democracy. For the future.
The episode is embedded below, and you can also find it on Apple, Google, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Anchor, so choose your own adventure and join us on this psychedelic journey into the outer limits of musical majesty...
Strange Craft by Rubber Oh (2022)
Adult Baby by KAZU (2019)
I Don't Know Who Needs To Hear This by Tomberlin (2022)
Scrutiny by Fashion Club (2022)
Heart Under by Just Mustard (2022)
KADUWA by Free The Robots (2022)
Check out all the tasty grooves. Give them a listen. If you're able to support the artists, buy the music. I'm sure they'd appreciate that. If not, then just tell your friends. Tell perfect strangers on the street how much you enjoy this stuff, even if they don't seem particularly enthusiastic. Let the whole world know that you're a really cool person who loves interesting music. These artists live and die by word-of-mouth. The music industry isn't what it once was, and so many fascinating and challenging works of art are released each year to absolutely no fanfare, and as such they just fade into obscurity because nobody knows they even exist.
That's what we're trying to do here on TRAPPO, in our own small way. Sure, we don't have a huge audience (that's an understatement), but we have managed to introduce people to new and captivating music from artists who are out there getting it done, pushing the envelope and creating some of the coolest damned tunes that have genuinely enriched our lives. And even though we don't entirely agree on these six albums (hence the poll), we're hosting this poll because we think they're all worthwhile and we believe they may enrich your lives as well. So take a chance on these artists. You'll be glad you did.
And now... THE POLL! (is closed)
This formally concludes our first season of TRAPPO. Can you believe it's been a year since we started this show? And just look at how much our podcast has grown. Our audio quality has marginally improved. The entertainment quality is slightly higher now than it was at the beginning. You certainly don't hear crickets... as much as you once did. It's been a wild ride, friends. But the ride's not over yet, because we're coming back hard for season two in October with a bunch of planned spooky content, and that's only the beginning.
TRAPPO is coming out swinging with season two, and we can't do it without your help! The conversation never stops with you fine listeners, so let's keep this train rolling! Leave a comment below telling us what you think of the music featured in the latest episode, give your thoughts on our first season as a whole, and please, please suggest some topics for future episodes! If you're feeling more verbose, you can always send a super-sized email our way, which we always appreciate. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for the complete TRAPPO experience.
That's it for this season, so there won't be a new episode next week, but keep coming back to the blog as we showcase some of the highlighted artists and their music that have been featured in our season finale in a short series of posts that you may find illuminating. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sticking with us throughout this first season, thanks for listening, thanks for voting, and thanks for being the coolest bunch of fans a podcast could ask for.
KEEP TRAPPO WEIRD.
BONUS! Time-code breakdown for the episode so you'll know where to find every artist during the discussion!
0:03:05 - Remember The Magic by Junatime
0:08:16: Versions Of Modern Performance by Horsegirl
0:14:15: The King & Cypress by Sarah Kinsley
0:17:45: Stand For Myself by Yola
0:22:05: The Blue Hour by Suzanne Sheer
0:28:57: Spiro World by Time Wharp
0:32:55: Strange Craft by Rubber Oh
0:36:13: KADUWA by Free The Robots
0:40:17: I Don't Know Who Needs To Hear This by Tomberlin
0:42:40: Genius Fatigue by Tunabunny
0:47:49: Adult Baby by KAZU
0:53:13: Blue Skies by DEHD
0:55:07: Scrutiny by Fashion Club
0:59:18: Join The Club by Kairos Creature Club
1:01:42: Barbarism by Katie Alice Greer
1:08:05: Heart Under by Just Mustard
1:11:28: Highgrade by Tirzah
First off, I am so sorry for recommending the King Dude album. I had no idea about any of that stuff. You just pulled the rug out from under me and I am genuinely shocked. Once again, I am very sorry for recommending that music, and I’m sorry I ever listened to it.
ReplyDeleteAside from that unpleasantness, I was pretty happy with the episode overall. You keep mentioning how “unreasonably long” it is, but considering you guys discuss 19 albums I think it’s a pretty reasonable length. I’ve already heard 13 of the records on the episode, and I’ll spend the weekend catching up on the rest before I vote, so I can make that informed decision. It gives me a reason to listen to a bunch of new music at any rate, and that’s never a bad thing in my book.
Congratulations on wrapping up your first season of the show, and I look forward to hearing what you’ve got in store for October!
Don't sweat it. You've got no reason to apologize. Thanks for contributing, and we hope you keep it up!
DeleteSo if the guy was a nazi, why didn’t you just skip the whole thing entirely and not mention it at all? That would have made more sense.
DeleteI kept the discussion in the episode because people deserve to know. Simple as that.
DeleteSpiro World is in the canon! I knew it! I have to come clean and admit that I didn’t make the connection between the track Darmok and the Star Trek TNG episode, and that’s a personal favorite of mine. You’re probably right that she wasn’t referring to Star Trek with the title, but it’s nice to dream. And you don’t have to suck anything, Dustin, because I was going to vote for Fashion Club anyway.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a successful first season!
Fuck yeah you talked about Adult Baby! It’s been a little while, but better late than never. It’s funny but I never put it together that KAZU was a person’s name and not the name of a band before now. I’ve heard Blonde Redhead before, but I didn’t really know anything about the band except that I liked some of the music. I should’ve recognized that voice. I voted for Adult Baby, obviously. I’m not stupid.
ReplyDeleteHere’s to another thoroughly mediocre season of the show that talks about stuff on purpose. Maybe this time around you boiz could discuss some fucking Björk. It’s time. We all know it’s time.
Season one is in the can? Well I'm very happy for you both, and I hope season two succeeds beyond all your wildest dreams. I like TRAPPO. It's weird, it's fun, and I appreciate it. The show isn't perfect, and there's always room for improvement, but first seasons are always a little shaky. Remember the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation? (it works because you mentioned TNG in the episode) Season one was a complete mess. There was maybe one truly worthy episode in the whole bunch. But we all know how much the show improves after that. Okay, season two wasn't great either, but it a definite improvement. So season three, that's when I firmly believe TRAPPO will be firing on all cylinders and it'll be smooth sailing from then on!
ReplyDeleteSeason three, TRAPS. You've got this. We're all behind you. Maybe not all of us. But most of us, for sure. Some. Some of us. I can't really speak for other people, since that's presumptuous and ruse. So me, I guess. I'm behind you. 100%! Sure, I may miss the occasional episode, but I always catch up. Eventually. I haven't caught up yet, but I did listen to the season finale, and I voted, so that counts for something, right? Right behind you fellas. 100%.
Can't wait for season three. 100%.
Cancel this stupid podcast already. Find something better to do with your time.
ReplyDeleteSeason 1 in the books! I listened to the music. I made Informed decisions. But it’s an anonymous poll, so I ain’t telling you chumps who I voted in the canon. That’s my right, damn you! Fine, I just couldn’t get into Fashion Club. I’m sorry. Please don’t hate me. Adult Baby is my jam, though. But I’ve said too much. Can’t wait for season 2! Spooky shit is coming, I can feel it! And as long as it’s weird, I’m good.
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe there’s gonna be a season two. Haven’t you clowns run out of stuff to talk about on purpose? What an embarrassment of riches this episode is to a fucking goon like me. Godzilla roars and weird fetish shit? Heavy synth nightmares and a jaundiced view of the human condition? Crunchy-ass fucking beats and cosmic ambience? Fuck me running. Give me more of this bizarre garbage. A heaping mountain of filth and wonder. I’ll have to wear earbuds all day and night just to keep my melting brain from leaking out my ears, but it’ll be worth it. I’ve been falling in love with Junatime quite a bit. What a lovely album that is. I actually wish that one had made the cut. It’s so good, TRAPS. But sure, it’s your can(n)on. Right. That’s why you’re letting the unwashed masses decide whether or not Adult Baby actually winds up in there.
ReplyDeleteShame on you, by the way. Adult Baby isn’t good enough? Putting that one up for a vote feels like a crime to me. What kind of mixed up, topsy-turvy world are we living in? Kazu Makino’s glorious (and long overdue) solo debut has to fight for a seat at the table? Ky, buddy, pal… you know I like you. But if Adult Baby doesn’t get the votes, you’re dead to me. đ
Congratulations on a job (mostly) well done. I hope season two is everything you want it to be. Just keep it weird. Keep TRAPPO weird.
Daddy likes it weird.
Just shut up, dummy.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a year? Hell, it seems like the time has just breezed by. Hopefully the world doesn't end and we reach a third or even a fourth season of TRAPPO before it all goes up in fucking flames. I believe in miracles, everybody. Not really, but I want to believe. I'm crossing all of my fingers. I'm also crossing my toes as I introduce you TRAPS to the music of a... band? Artist? Crazy person? It's Android Fornication. That's their name. They're from Sweden, and they make MUSIC. Some cool cat called Magenta Knights talked about some killer genre called Cyberwave, and I'd say this stuff is Cyberwave-adjacent. But if this is music from the future, it's a horny future, indeed. Just kick back and bask in the glory that is Android Fornication for a little while, gentlemen. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
ReplyDeleteGood work on TRAPPO year one. The Order is behind you. Daddy Max likes it weird. Mommy Mike loves it weird. Let's all raise our glasses and toast to a weird, horny future.
Android Fornication? So glad you’ve brought that to my attention. All the music on their Bandcamp is name your price, too! That’s cool as all hell, and it’s definitely Cyberwave-adjacent. My kind of tunes. Good luck on season two, TRAPPO. I’m rooting for you guys.
DeleteNo problem! Welcome to the Order of TRAPPO, Magenta Knights! Have you heard of Dance With The Dead, by chance? Real heavy darkwave stuff, sci-fi and horror soundtracks for the mind. My personal favorite release of theirs is "Near Dark", but you really can't go wrong with any of their catalogue. That goes for you TRAPS, too. Dance With The Dead is pulsing anxiety and fear, with a throbbing beat that makes you want to move. Perfect accompaniment for a long walk on a dreary day.
DeleteI’m in the Order of TRAPPO? I’m not sure what that is, but if it’s anything like a cult I’m excited. Not a weird right-wing doomsday cult or something like the Heaven’s Gate wackos, so don’t ask me to kill myself so that my soul can live on a UFO hidden in a comet’s tail. I’m not into that stuff. I like the kind of cults that have a lot of weird pageantry and ceremonies that don’t mean anything. Maybe they worship some kind of esoteric, formless deity but mostly they get together to wear cool robes, get fucked up and start an orgy. That’s my kind of cult. I’d gladly join the Esoteric Order of TRAPPO.
DeleteI’ve heard some Dance With The Dead before, and it’s pretty solid. I love Blackout. I’m not sure if you’re an anime fan, but Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is on Netflix now and it’s fucking awesome. Maybe it was just made for me and I’m biased, but I love it. Give me ten more seasons tomorrow, please!
We're definitely more of the pointless rituals and orgies set to weird music kind of cult. I personally am a sex magick practitioner, but I understand that's not for everybody. But cults aren't for everybody, either. The Esoteric Order of TRAPPO sounds cooler than just the Order of TRAPPO, so I think we'll probably adopt that. I think I'd have to get Max Power or John Doe to sign off on that, though. They'll probably be okay with it.
DeleteI haven't seen Cyberpunk: Edgerunners yet, but I just added it to my list and I'll check it out in the next few days. I've enjoyed playing Cyberpunk 2077 on my PC (now that I can actually play the damn thing since it's been patched up like crazy) and I'm eager to stay immersed in that world for a little while longer. I'm looking forward to watching it.
Is there a membership roster for the Order? Do we have our own lair? I'm not familiar with sex magic, but I have an open mind. I love Cyberpunk 2077! It's such a cool world to luxuriate in, despite all of its flaws. And there are many flaws, even now. I think the PS4 and older X-BOX versions are still basically unplayable, which sucks, but I think CD Projekt Red has abandoned any future attempts to fix them. Playing Cyberpunk 2077 got me excited to get into the original TTRPG, and I bought the core books online and have been slowly teasing out a campaign with some friends during game nights. We're all really enjoying it so far, and none of us have any prior experience with TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. Maybe it's just the setting, but this particular game was just meant for me, I suppose.
DeleteI've never really been big into TTRPGs. The closest I've gotten is playing Magic: The Gathering A LOT when I was in high school, and I still play with friends from time to time, but I don't have anything against stuff like D&D. It just never clicked for me. Probably because I never had friends who were into it either, and I never thought of being the one to bring it up. I'm glad playing Cyberpunk 2077 has encouraged you to play the old school game, though. That's really cool. If you want to know anything else about The Order, or if you just want to chat, you can find my email in my profile. Just click my name! A few of the other regulars here have already traded emails and we chat on and off. If you want to be another link in the chain, feel free to send me an email anytime. It's probably best to get this chatter off the blog, since we're not exactly on topic, although I doubt the TRAPS would be upset. Either way, I hope to hear from you soon!
DeleteThe Esoteric Order Of TRAPPO sounds so good I wish I'd made it up. The name sticks! And welcome to the Order, Magenta Knights! I've been watching Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and it's awesome.
DeleteThanks for having me! Another fan of Cyberpunk!
DeleteTRAPPO is among the podcasts I have listened to! You can use that quote if you want. No charge. I love having an excuse to listen to a bunch of weird fucking music, so I had to partake of this SmörgĂ„sbord of sonic delights. I glutted myself on this bizarre shit until I was fat as a tick hanging off a longhorn bull’s engorged scrotum. And then I voted. You’d better believe I fucking voted. TRAPPO calls, the Jag answers.
ReplyDeleteThe spooky times have arrived. The dark half of the year is upon us at last. A time of harvest. Of death. And un-death. TRAPPO will soon rise from its shallow grave once more to bewitch the loyal Order with its unholy glory!
TRAPPO is dead. Long live TRAPPO!
I just finished listening to We Are All Shadows, the third album from Italian prog metal outfit Sleeping Romance, and it’s good stuff. It’s got a little Evanescence, a sprinkle of Rammstein, a dash of Nightwish, and just a hint of In This Moment. I said a hint! Just a hint. Get into it, maybe? Congratulations on season one, my TRAPS. Many happy returns. I’m personally very excited for season two. I need my TRAPPO fix. I voted for Fashion Club. Where’s my blowjob?
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