Beginner's Guide
Beginner's Guide - 28 April 2025
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Beginner's Guide to Math Rock
This week on Beginner’s Guide, host Errol Hayden explores the angular riffs, jarring rhythms, and mind-bending time signatures of Math Rock — a genre that throws the rulebook out the window. From the prog experimentation of King Crimson to the intricate emo stylings of American Football and the gen…
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Beginner's Guide to Hyperpop
In this episode of Beginner’s Guide on 106.7 Phoenix FM, we dive deep into the explosive, glitchy, genre-defying world of hyperpop. Host Errol Hayden returns from a European getaway to explore the sounds, history, and cultural context of one of the most chaotic and influential musical movements of …
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Beginner's Guide to Acid Jazz
In this episode of Beginner’s Guide, we dive deep into the grooves of Acid Jazz — a genre that fused jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and club culture into a sound that defined a generation. Sparked by the recent passing of Roy Ayers, hailed as an acid jazz pioneer, host Errol Hayden explores the genre’s…
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Beginner's Guide to Australian Protest Music
From Vietnam War anthems to Indigenous land rights and modern social justice movements, protest music has long been a powerful force in Australia. In this episode of Beginner’s Guide, we explore the history of Australian protest songs—how they’ve shaped public discourse, supported movements, and gi…
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Beginner's Guide to Oscar-winning songs
This episode of Beginner’s Guide on Phoenix FM explores the rich history of Oscar-winning songs! From the early days of Hollywood musicals to modern movie anthems, we break down the evolution of Best Original Song winners. Tune in as we highlight unforgettable tracks like Over the Rainbow, Theme fr…
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Beginner's Guide to SNL Musical Guests
This week on Beginner’s Guide, we're diving into 50 years of Saturday Night Live's most legendary musical moments! From historic firsts to shocking controversies and unforgettable performances, SNL has been a stage for some of music’s biggest names. We’ll revisit Paul Simon’s many appearances, Elvi…
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Beginner's Guide to Supergroups
What makes a supergroup truly "super"? In this episode of Beginner’s Guide on Phoenix FM, we explore the history of supergroups—bands formed by musicians who were already stars in their own right. From Cream, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and The Traveling Wilburys to Audioslave, Them Crooked Vultu…
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Beginner's Guide to Super Bowl Halftime Shows
This week on Beginner’s Guide, we dive into the history of Super Bowl halftime shows—from their humble beginnings with marching bands to the star-studded spectacles they are today. We break down the performances that shaped halftime history, including Michael Jackson’s game-changing 1993 show, Prin…
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Beginner's Guide to New Wave
Step into the world of New Wave in this episode of Beginner’s Guide! 🎶 From its punk-adjacent origins in the 1970s to its MTV-fueled dominance in the ‘80s, we explore the genre’s defining moments, biggest hits, and the marketing shift that shaped its legacy. Join Errol Hayden as he takes you thro…
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