Billions’ Brian Koppelman, Opinions on Mitski, Low Cut Connie & Jaimie Branch
Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They’ll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch.
The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We Mitski
Mitski has considered quitting the music industry in recent years, but her follow-up to last year's “Laurel Hell” is already here. “The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We” is an ambitious piece of art rock that borders on an unpretentious opera.
Art Dealers Low Cut Connie
Low Cut Connie is essentially the project of one man- Adam Weiner. And while the band's focus on picking up where the great rock pianists left off is unchanged on the new album, “Art Dealers,” the artistry and lyricism have leveled up in keeping with the high standard set by 2020's “Private Lives” album.
Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)) Jaimie Branch
Jaimie Branch was one of the most exciting jazz musicians going when she died earlier this year at age 39. This album, “Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war))” was nearly complete when she died, and it is possibly some of her best work.
Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg talk with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They also discuss his past career as an A&R executive, where he discovered artists like singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman.
Featured Songs:
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
- Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
- Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
- Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
- Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
- Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
- Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
- Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
- Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
- Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
- Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979
- Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977
- Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016
- Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966
- Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973
- Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000
- Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009
- Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984
- Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972
- The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975
- Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017
- Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023
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