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Music news as always, some eclectic recommendations and as always a dive into music's past. This week John looks back on the time The Game was arrested for impersonating a police officer, whilst Joseph looks back on the time Pulp created a tabloid furore by releasing a drug song. Like it and share it 

Episode 54 brings you the latest music news (which this week only features 1 story of someone being a beast!), recommendations, plus our events of the week. This week in music history look at a study which shockingly suggests rock stars die younger and then we visit the time our old nemesis Rod Stewart kept a $2 million dollar advance after pulling our of a gig. Like it & share it

It's time for another Musical Taste Society! We've hit the dizzying heights of 53 episodes now and as always it's packed full of all the latest music news, our considered recommendations, the sad story of Billy Joel getting done out of some serious cash by his brother-in-law and we look into just how extreme tour riders can get. Get it where you get podcasts, leave a nice review where you leave those too.   PS We talk about Donda for a bit    

It’s the return of the Musical Taste Society! We rejoin you after a months hiatus to bring you that sweet hit of music history you’ve been missing the last month. On our 52nd episode John and Joseph pick over the latest pop news, make you some recommendations old and new, get into the many aliases of Sean Combs and look at Paul Simon not getting on with someone other than Art Garfunkel. As usual: subscribe, like, share, all that stuff. Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of the Musical Taste Society, the show looking at pop’s past, present and future. This week John Gavin and Joseph Goss talk about the return of the MTS to the live arena, the latest music news, some killer new music recommendations, a forgotten moment from UK music festival history and just how easy it is to ban a pop star from entering your country. We’re also pleased to report this week that John has been listening to jazz. Get it, rate it and review it where you get podcasts! Like and follow the social media stuff! Come see a live one! And enjoy the podcast!!!

We’ve made it to our half century and have another fact packed episode. This week sees Elton John being sued, UB40’s ever changing line up, Ringo Starr’s sextoy, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s very existence and some of the best music we’ve heard this week. We also celebrate the birthdays of 2 Unlimited frontman, Ray Slijngaard and the ultimate frontwoman, Debbie Harry. Give it a listen and a share 

We've arrived at episode 49 of the Musical Taste Society, the podcast all about music history old and new! This week sees John upsetting Joseph with every story he can find, the return of festivals to the UK, the most resourceful stalker of famous musicians ever and the grisly, secret underside of legendary pirate radio station Radio Caroline. All this plus the latest news, recommendation and whatever else comes to mind. Rate, review, like, subscribe, ENJOY! Thank you!

Another fact packed episode for you Society members! This week sees us look at Roger Waters being Rodger Waters, Van Morrison continuing his adventures in being a dick, music/fashion collabs, Dire Straits being stealthily huge and Led Zeppelin pulling a move in court that would make Johnnie Cochran proud, plus a whole load more. Give it a listen    

It's time for another episode of the Musical Taste Society, the podcast getting stuck into pop's past, present and future! This week we discuss the latest repercussions of Brexit for the music industry (who knew?), pervy album art, another bullshit Rolling Stone list designed to anger folk, Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd and his his unrivalled rap sheet and just how you go about getting banned from Graceland. Enjoy!  

Welcome back to the Musical Taste Society! We've got another episode of the podcast that delves into all the great and good of the music world, looking for little details you had no idea about. This week, in amongst the music news, recommendations and events of pop past we discuss Pink Floyd not getting along again, the next possible hologram show at Coachella, celebrate the birthday of The Smiths bassist and Morrissey agitator Mike Joyce and look back on the sound of Wet Wet Wet driving people insane. All this and much more are contained within so give us a listen (and a wee 5-star review on iTunes) and share it with everyone. Thank you and enjoy!      

Ep 45 see us reach our 1st birthday as a podcast and as always we've jammed it full of music news & recommendations. This weeks sees predictable Gallagher behaviour, surprising Moby behaviour and baffling T.I. behaviour. There's also an 'in depth' review of Dave Grohl's new doc. This week we also celebrate the birthday of everyone's favourite gran at the bingo lookalike Paul Weller and look back on a brief history of Eurovision.

We are back after a wee break for number 44. Back to just one big episode covering news, recommendations and some events from history. This week sees us look at Chris Martin’s ego, some terrible gig substitutions, Eric Clapton’s adventures in vaccines and Mick Jagger’s songwriting ability. Our events sees the time Backstreet Boys and N-Sync’s Svengali Lou Pearlman ran a Ponzi scheme and the time Alanis Morrisette’s manager stole $5 million dollars in cash. Give it a listen

  In our final part this week we delve into events from this week in pop’s past and have a look at the exhuming of Tammy Wynette and the messy legal wrangle that demanded it, plus we look back on Metallica Vs Napster and how the effects of that case have shaped how we hear music today. 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

In Part 2 this week, we celebrate the life and times of E Street drummer and unlikely comedic straight man Max Weinberg and the legendary singer Dusty Springfield 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

Part 1 of Episode 43 is here and it’s the Top Of The Show! Find out what John and Joseph make of all the latest music news (which this week seems to be mostly people selling things at auctions) and all the good stuff they’ve been listening to this week. 5-Star ratings and reviews on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts would be a big help, as would a wee ‘Subscribe’. So help us out a bit, eh? Enjoy!

Our final Part of the week and it’s our “Events of the Week”. Joseph marks the 30th anniversary of Massive Attack’s seminal debut Blue Lines, whilst John tells the story of the time Tom Waits sued Doritos. Yes, you did read that last bit correctly, Tom Waits sued Doritos. Give it a listen and share the bejesus out of it.

Part 2 this week is the Birthday section, where we celebrate two musicians who’s birthday is this week. First up John talks up drumming legend and renowned hat wearer Reni from the Stone Roses. Then Joseph then applauds the 2nd best member of Hall and Oates, John Oates. Give it a listen and learn some things you didn’t already know.

Episode 42 and Part 1 of 3 is our top of the show, where we look at music news and recommendations. This week we talk about how we really like Lil Nas X, whilst also not really liking Lil Nas X, The Killers record breaking achievements and discover how old we are when we look at the Brit nominations. All this plus a new contender for the song of 2021. Give it a listen and if you like it spread the good word

The end of Episode 41 of the Musical Taste Society sees us once again handing out the ultimate accolade to musicians everywhere: induction to the MTS Hall Of Fame! It’s Joseph’s turn this week as he inducts US hardcore stalwart Walter Schreifels for his impressive body of work spanning several decades. It’s worth a listen to see how often Joseph can say the word “melodic”. Do the thing, subscribe and that, it’s all pretty helpful.  

As always on the Musical Taste Society part 3 each week is the Events section, where we look at the weird and wonderful events that happened in Pop’s yesteryear. This week is a good one as we examine the case of a Swedish couple fighting the government over the worst possible tribute to Metallica, and the incredible folly that was Brinsley Schwarz chartering a plane full of music journalists to NYC for a support slot with Van Morrison. Yes, you read all this correctly. So get listening, get enjoying and get rating and reviewing and all that other stuff. We’d love you for it.