Chris returns with a brand-new cohost (big reveal in this episode 👀) and a brand-new time slot. Every week, we’ll pick a theme, swap songs, and rate them on our 1–5 record scale. Expect music trivia, stories, laughs, and a whole lot of great tunes.📅 This Week’s Theme: Soundtracks Better…
Chris returns with a brand-new cohost (big reveal in this episode 👀) and a brand-new time slot. Every week, we’ll pick a theme, swap songs, and rate them on our 1–5 record scale. Expect music trivia, stories, laughs, and a whole lot of great tunes. 📅 This Week’s Theme: Soundtracks…
Chris gives an update on the future of the show and all the news. Tune in for a BIG UPDATE!
Top 10 Summer Hit List This week on Song Swap Showdown, Chris counts down his Top 10 One-Hit Wonder Summer Hits! 🌞 These are the unforgettable songs that blasted across radios, pool parties, and road trips — then vanished as quickly as they came. From nostalgic sing-alongs to surprise gems,…
With Amanda taking a break, Chris is flying solo and diving deep into one of the most underrated parts of an album—the final track. These are the songs that leave a lasting impression, wrap up a musical journey, or sometimes just hit you right in the feels. From epic rock…
Chris is flying solo and diving deep into one of the most underrated parts of an album—the final track. These are the songs that leave a lasting impression, wrap up a musical journey, or sometimes just hit you right in the feels. From epic rock ballads to haunting acoustic farewells,…
On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, through Geffen Records. At first, the album drew little mainstream attention, but after relentless touring and the breakout success of singles like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City,” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” it skyrocketed to…
Summertime girls by Y&T is a must add song on any summer playlist!
Buckle up, y’all — it’s time for a Country Road Trip! This week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are swapping their favorite country songs perfect for hitting the open road. Whether you're driving down a back road, cruising cross-country, or dreaming of a great escape, these songs belong…
It’s getting hot out there, and this week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are serving up the ultimate Songs About Summer! ☀️⛱️ From surf rock to summer love anthems, they’re swapping 3 songs each that capture the season's vibe. Which tracks bring the heat and which deserve to…
Buckle up, y’all — it’s time for a Country Road Trip! This week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are swapping their favorite country songs perfect for hitting the open road. Whether you're driving down a back road, cruising cross-country, or dreaming of a great escape, these songs belong…
Celebrating 36 Years of Faith No More’s “The Real Thing”! 🎶 On this day in 1989, Faith No More released The Real Thing—their third album and the first featuring Mike Patton as lead vocalist! This genre-blending masterpiece gave us iconic tracks like “Epic,” “From Out of Nowhere,” and “Falling to…
It’s getting hot out there, and this week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are serving up the ultimate Songs About Summer! ☀️⛱️ From surf rock to summer love anthems, they’re swapping 3 songs each that capture the season's vibe. Which tracks bring the heat and which deserve to…
It’s getting hot out there, and this week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are serving up the ultimate Songs About Summer! ☀️⛱️ From surf rock to summer love anthems, they’re swapping 3 songs each that capture the season's vibe. Which tracks bring the heat and which deserve to…
Today, the world mourns the loss of Brian Wilson, who passed away at the age of 82. As the creative force behind The Beach Boys, Wilson’s visionary songwriting, innovative production, and deeply emotional artistry transformed the landscape of popular music and touched countless lives. The Soundtrack of a Generation Brian…
This week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are taking their playlists international! They’re each swapping three songs that are either about another country or feature a country in the title. Which songs will earn a 5-record rating and secure a spot on the Eternity Playlist… and which ones…
🖤⚡️ June 1, 1970 — The U.S. meets the Prince of Darkness. ⚡️🖤 54 years ago today, Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album dropped in the U.S.—and heavy metal officially had a birthplace. Released earlier that year on Friday the 13th (naturally) in the UK, Black Sabbath unleashed something raw, dark,…
40 YEARS of RATT-n-Roll! On May 30, 1985, RATT dropped their sleazy, snarling sophomore record, “Invasion of Your Privacy”—and proved Out of the Cellar was no one-hit wonder. Celebrating 40 YEARS of platinum hair, killer hooks, and guitar heroics. 📀 Triple Platinum 📈 Peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200…
May 25, 1983 – Holy Diver descended from the metal heavens. 42 years ago today, Ronnie James Dio roared into the spotlight with his debut solo album—and Holy Diver became an instant heavy metal masterpiece. With riffs forged in fire, vocals that could level mountains, and lyrics that danced between…
May 24, 1974 – Bad Company hit the scene… and rock ‘n’ roll never looked back. 51 years ago, four legends walked into Headley Grange and walked out with one of the most iconic debut albums in rock history. Bad Company wasn’t just a band—it was a statement, and their…
May 21, 1971 – A Soul Revolution Began. Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” turns 54 today. More than just an album—this was a plea, a poem, a protest. Marvin Gaye cracked open his heart and delivered a sonic masterpiece that dared to ask the questions America wasn’t ready to answer.…
