No Ripcord's Very Own Podcast: The No RipCast
The imaginatively titled No RipCast is No Ripcord's very unique foray into the world of podcasting. Every month, four of the site's senior writers meet up to discuss a range of musical hot topics. There are laughs, tears, and occasional short bursts of intelligent discussion. All of your friends are listening so why aren't you?
The podcast is available on iTunes so you need never miss an episode. Click here to subscribe. If you'd prefer a direct download, you'll find all the necessary links below. We really spoil you, don't we?
No Ripcast Volume 16: February 2013 [Download link]
The team get excited about the long-awaited return of My Bloody Valentine and talk about how Twitter and other social media are turning journalism into little more than unchecked gossip. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No Ripcast Volume 15: January 2013 [Download link]
In our first podcast of the New Year, Joe Rivers, Stephen Wragg, Juan Edgardo Rodriguez and David Coleman catch up on the festive period and talk about the self-fulfilling prophesy that is the BBC Sound of 2013 list. Also, Juan waxes lyrical about the jangly Dunedin Sound, with a few samples of some of the best examples of the genre. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No Ripcast Volume 14: December 2012 [Download link]
It's the end of 2012! This month's instalment is a podcast in two parts, recorded over three countries. Join David Coleman, Juan Edgardo Rodriguez, Stephen Wragg and Sean Caldwell as they relive the year in music, talk about their favourite records of the past twelve months, and reveal their predictions for 2013. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No Ripcast Volume 13: November 2012 [Download link]
David Coleman, Stephen Wragg, Sean Caldwell and Juan Edgardo Rodriguez gather to discuss what's new in music, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and the importance of compilations. Plus, Joe Rivers talks to Katzenjammer in the middle of their UK tour. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No Ripcast Volume 12: September 2012 [Download link]
For this very special edition of The No RipCast, we've eschewed the medium of Skype for one pod only and decamped to Sheffield to record face-to-face. This month, David Coleman, Joe Rivers and pod debutant Joe Gastineau are talking film. How is music used in film? How does it add to the overall feel of the story? What are the best film soundtracks? And just what on earth does 'diegesis' mean? Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 11: August 2012 [Download link]
This month, the team discusses, amongst other things, music festivals, records of the summer, the possible death of the album format, and the appeal of unusual cover versions. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 10: June 2012 [Download link]
As the No RipCast reaches double figures, we discuss the music that's been rocking our world this past month, give their views on the best and worst collaborations in pop, and explore the burgeoning NY queer rap scene. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 9: May 2012 [Download link]
The usual crew is joined by podcast debutant, Stephen Wragg, as they discuss what's currently rocking their respective worlds, their favourite festival surprises, and how the media-created hype machine still has an important role to play in the business of selling records. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 8: February 2012 [Download link]
We discuss whether "twee" is a dirty word, how mixtapes are proving more popular than ever, and why there's more to radio-friendly pop music than you might think. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 7: Best Of 2011 [Download link]
Pod debutant Mark Davison joins the team to discuss the finest albums of 2011, paying particular attention to No Ripcord's Best of 2011 list. So, did we have a worthy winner, what are the surprises and what missed the cut that shouldn't have? Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 6: December 2011 [Download link]
This special edition of the No RipCast was recorded to tie in with our Top 100 Debut Albums list, the biggest undertaking in No Ripcord's long and illustrious history. Join the team as we go over the list, point out the highlights, muse over the surprises and have a "lively debate" about what albums shouldn't have missed the cut. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 5: November 2011 [Download link]
The team discusses The Stone Roses reunion, the hype machine, and how the music industry creates stars, paying particular attention to the astronomical rise to fame of Lana Del Rey. Finally, we have a listen to some female-fronted post-punk, new-wave and indie, and discuss feminism in music and whether sexism in the business is endemic. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 4: October 2011 [Download link]
We share our thoughts on the life and times of Steve Jobs, attempt to find out why foreign language pop doesn't travel particularly well, and discuss the story of Mowest, the largely forgotten side-project of Motown Records which produced a number of fantastic tracks. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 3: September 2011 [Download link]
Find out what we've discovered in the world of music and why you don't get songwriting teams any more. Furthermore, this week's Show & Tell features some little-known cuts of Swiss punk from the late 1970s. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
No RipCast Volume 2: August 2011 [Download link]
We discuss the launch of Spotify in America, how listening habits have changed, and the untimely death of Amy Winehouse. Plus, there's a look at the legacy of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and music from two great new bands.
No RipCast Volume 1: July 2011 [Download link]
What are the best albums of the previous six months? What have been the big surprises? What artists have just been a disappointment? Find out all this and more, by listening to our podcast. Click here for the original post, which includes a stream of the podcast.
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