In our latest episode, we’re celebrating the holidays with the #BobDylan Christmas album and some voices that will be familiar to our listeners. Look for Rose-Colored Headphones wherever you get podcasts!

It’s that time of year when all the cartoon characters start eyeing each other, wondering whose turn it is to help Santa save Christmas this year.

me when i am about to download a high quality version of a song "i know I'll get some flac for this..."

On our latest: #ESPN Presents Jock Jams Vol. 1! We make a case for this album’s greatness, (try to) play basketball, and present our very own original jock jam! Look for Rose-Colored Headphones wherever you get podcasts, and tell us what song you think SHOULD be a Jock Jam. #sports #music

In our latest, we’re giving the final(?) #Genesis album its due. Ray Wilson had to step into shoes vacated by Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. He knocked it out of the park! Plus, a musical performance that bridges multiple eras of Genesis! “Rose-Colored Headphones“ wherever you get podcasts.

Out now: MF DOOM biographer S.H. Fernando joins us for our episode on DOOM alias Viktor Vaughn’s overlooked (but still classic) sophomore album! Search “Rose-Colored Headphones” wherever you get podcasts! #MFDOOM #hiphop

…except King Crimson, right? #nokings

Remember Ace Frehley of #KISS with our classic episode on their misunderstood concept album MUSIC FROM “THE ELDER.” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Hello. Fellow humans. We are the humans who make Rose-Colored Headphones. Very real. Very human. Please access our feed immediately via your preferred podcast platform. Participation is mandatory. #Radiohead

KID A by #Radiohead is 25 years old today. And speaking of Radiohead…

Our latest episode explores the soundtrack to the infamous #Spiderman musical with songs by Bono and The Edge from #U2. Such a strange mixture of irreconcilable creative visions… (Subscribe wherever you get podcasts!)

We tried our best to enjoy the original cast recording of the Spiderman Broadway musical. sites.libsyn.com/497838/spide...

In our latest episode, Clover-Lynn joins us to explore today’s pop-country via Lainey Wilson and HARDY. And Ralph plays the banjo! If you’re already thinking “Not my cup of tea…” you are exactly who this episode is for. Rose-Colored Headphones is available wherever you get podcasts. #countrymusic

In our latest episode, Aaron Carnes from @indefenseofska.bsky.social helps us unpack your least favorite #daftpunk album. We hope we can convince you to revisit it with an open mind! Search for “Rose-Colored Headphones” wherever you get podcasts, and subscribe for new episodes every other Tuesday!

spoiler alert for the next episode of Rose-Colored Headphones:

I'm in the THRaKaTTaK zone...

Listen to our ST. ANGER episode and let us convince you that ST. ANGER actually rules.

Our Nina Simone episode is one of my favorites. If you missed it the first time around, circle back! Search for “Rose-Colored Headphones” wherever you get podcasts. #ninasimone

We’ve fixed the editing error in this episode and re-uploaded it, although I wouldn’t be surprised if someone thought that gap of silence was intentional. Please enjoy Ralph’s “Are they an asshole?” jingle, which will probably come in handy during many episodes in the future, sadly.

We made a Miles Davis episode. It didn’t go as planned… Find Rose-Colored Headphones wherever you get podcasts. #jazz #hiphop #milesdavis #music

not true. i own at least a dozen

Happy Birthday Caetano Veloso! He’s one of Michael’s favorites, and if you’re unfamiliar, Michael suggests starting with these four albums:

Hey everyone listen to these guys’ pod to hear all about the best “bad” albums!

Listeners, thank you for reaching out! You have been heard! Based on your feedback, our show will now feature even more tangents about #Prince! You’re welcome.

Check out our episode about the only #Megadeth album Michael has heard (so far). It’s an over-hated pop-rock gem! Also, hear Ralph transform Megadeth’s “Wanderlust” into something… funky? Find us wherever you get podcasts.

Take a break from being horrified and listen to me and Michael talk to Ann Powers about Joni Mitchell. And if you're actually just addicted to being horrified, we do talk about her blackface era briefly.

Season three begins! Today, we’re joined by @annkpowers.bsky.social to unpack this overlooked #jonimitchell record from 1988! Find us wherever you get podcasts. #musicsky #music #musicpodcasts

We’re back. New episodes start on July 15th. Join us every other Tuesday for the rest of 2025. We’ve got some really cool stuff in store for you! #rosecoloredheadphones

Yesterday was Brian Eno’s birthday. Today is Robert Fripp’s. All of us at Rose-Colored Headphones wish them all the best! As our listeners know,“All roads lead to Fripp and Eno…” #musicsky

Why did you turn your back on ska?

There are plenty of reasons to feel despair, but also reasons to feel delight. Here's one: Of all of human history, you had the good fortune to exist on this Earth at the same time as the Canadian progressive rock power trio Rush. #musicsky #rush

We’ve been given our assignments for season three. It’s going to be nuts. Stay tuned!

It’s so strange that novels are republished with updated cover art every few years, but bad album covers stick around forever. Like, this monstrosity is forever attached to one of the best Aretha Franklin albums:

Check out our episode on The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to get an education in #ska from Aaron Carnes of @indefenseofska.bsky.social! Plus, hear Ralph re-invent a Bosstones classic in a sixties rocksteady style! Wherever you get podcasts, or right here: sites.libsyn.com/497838/lets-... #musicsky

On our RAINBOW CHILDREN episode, we untangle Prince’s awesome jazz-fusion concept album and talk you through the things about it you might find alienating. Plus, Ralph demonstrates how to perform a 2001 Prince song in the style of 1980s Prince! sites.libsyn.com/497838/the-r... #Prince #musicsky

Is there a greater honor for musicians than to hear their song during a slow-motion brawl on LETTERKENNY? #musicsky

We here at Rose-Colored Headphones don’t typically weigh in on things like the #Oscars, but we regret to inform you that Michael is one of those nerds who thinks DUNE PART TWO should win all the awards.

Today’s hyper-specific genre of music is “Made in Michigan” #musicsky #puremichigan #michigan #fredapayne #thewhitestripes #detroittechno #funkadelic #Detroit #anthonyshakeshakir #rockmusic #Detroitmusic #blueskymusic #techno

I’m pretty sure it was George Clinton.

Check out our UMMAGUMMA episode and let us try to convince you that this double LP of noisy space-rock is one of the best Pink Floyd albums! Wherever you get podcasts, or right here: sites.libsyn.com/497838/ummag... #musicsky #classicrock #pinkfloyd #music #blueskymusic

Honestly, nu-metal and brostep were meant to be combined. Check out our episode on KoRn’s over-hated album THE PATH OF TOTALITY and let us convince you to give it another chance. #korn #musicsky #musicpodcasts #metalsky #numetal sites.libsyn.com/497838/path-...

The whole world didn’t love it when they made this sound, but it’s time to give IDLEWILD another chance. It’s fantastic! #musicsky #hiphop #musicals #OutKast #hiphopsky

When was the last time you listened to this KISS concept album? Let us convince you to give it another chance! #kiss #musicsky #albumsky #classicrock

Perfect for weekend listening:

Might just start a band called Death to complete the trilogy.

Listen to Robert Fripp:

Circle back to our episode on Metallica’s ST. ANGER to hear our exclusive interview with Lars Ulrich’s snare drum! #musicsky #metallica #metal #metalsky

We’re right there with you, Leon! Maybe one day the rest of the world will catch up to us. “Contrary to general belief, an artist is never ahead of his time but most people are far behind theirs.” - Edgard Varese #metallica #musicsky

Our numbers are growing! #metallica #musicsky

There are dozens of us. Dozens! #metallica