Brutally honest, hilarious, and not afraid to keep it real, WorkTape is THE ULTIMATE music podcast for artists and nerds (made BY artists AND nerds)! Produced by Isaac Grover and co-hosted by Mitchell Palmer, join them and the rest of the JWYL team weekly as they discuss both the freshest and classic sounds, teach you valuable songwriting techniques, review guests, and more! From alternative to pop, we cover all things music in the most unorthodox ways. This is the perfect show to nerd out on if you’re an artist creating music for the world to hear, or if you just love listening to music, period! Subscribe to WorkTape to get new episodes every week! Dare to hear music from a completely different perspective!
WorkTape
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Brutally honest, hilarious, and not afraid to keep it real, WorkTape is THE ULTIMATE music podcast for artists and nerds (made BY artists AND nerds)! Produced by Isaac Grover and co-hosted by Mitchell Palmer, join them and the rest of the JWYL team weekly as they discuss both the freshest and classic sounds, teach you valuable songwriting techniques, review guests, and more! From alternative to pop, we cover all things music in the most unorthodox ways. This is the perfect show to nerd out on if you’re an artist creating music for the world to hear, or if you just love listening to music, period! Subscribe to WorkTape to get new episodes every week! Dare to hear music from a completely different perspective!
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8/27/2021
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June 26, 2026
#255 - The Bitter Oliver Tree Question & Drake’s Asterisk
<p>Landing in the middle of two very different conversations connected by the same underlying question, WorkTape asks: how do we measure an artist’s value? Following the tragic death of Oliver Tree, we reflect on the career of one of modern alternative’s most distinctive personalities, discussing the role of image, authenticity, and why certain artists leave an outsized cultural footprint regardless of critical reception. From there, we turn toward Drake surpassing Michael Jackson’s Billboard Hot 100 record, opening a broader debate about streaming-era metrics, algorithmic dominance, and whether chart achievements still carry the same weight they once did. Between questions of legacy, branding, and the increasingly blurry line between artist and product, peep an episode that examines what success in music actually means (and who gets to define it). </p><p>🎧<strong> Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Was Oliver Tree’s visual aesthetic just as important as his music?</li><li>Did Oliver Tree’s persona outshine his catalog?</li><li>Should chart records from different eras be treated as equal achievements?</li><li>Would Michael Jackson have been even bigger in the streaming era?</li><li>Does Drake lean more brand than artist?</li></ul><br/>
June 19, 2026
#254 - "The Cure" & "Drop Dead": Olivia Rodrigo’s Most Mature Writing Yet?
<p>WorkTape turns its attention toward Olivia Rodrigo’s latest singles, “Drop Dead” and “The Cure,” two songs that suggest an artist beginning to move beyond the sound that made her famous. What starts as a conversation about synth-pop influences, Smashing Pumpkins comparisons, and Rodrigo’s growing partnership with producer Dan Nigro quickly expands into a larger discussion about artistic maturity, nostalgia, and why some artists successfully channel the past without becoming trapped by it. As modern pop continues pulling from both the ’80s and ’90s, we ask what separates genuine evolution from simple revivalism, and whether Rodrigo may be positioning herself for her strongest album yet. Join the conversation to discover which artists are truly pushing music forward!</p><p>🎧<strong> Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>What separates a successful influence from outright imitation?</li><li>Can a song feel nostalgic without sounding dated?</li><li>Is “The Cure” Olivia Rodrigo’s strongest songwriting to date?</li><li>Does artistic maturity always require abandoning the style that made an artist famous?</li></ul><br/>
June 12, 2026
#253 - The AMAs, The Art of Olivia Dean & the '80s Re-Reignited
<p>WorkTape welcomes you this episode to a discussion on this year's American Music Awards, where a fan-driven voting process produced more than a few head-scratching results. From BTS taking Artist of the Year after years away from releasing music to debates surrounding Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, Sombr, and Bruno Mars, our conversation quickly expands beyond the winners themselves and into the larger question of whether popularity and artistic merit are becoming increasingly disconnected. As our back-and-forth unfolds, attention shifts toward the growing influence of shoegaze, mid-late-'70s songwriting, and various shades of '80s revivalism currently reshaping pop, rock, and alternative music. Between praise for Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving, observations about alt-tinged artists like McGee, Dijon, Djo, and Sombr, and anticipation surrounding Olivia Rodrigo's next era, this episode explores where modern music is heading and who might be shaping its future. Join a chat about fan culture, changing tastes, and the sounds defining the 2020s.</p><p><strong>🎧 Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Did the AMAs prove that fan voting and artistic merit are not always the same thing?</li><li>Should BTS have won Artist of the Year after such a sizable hiatus, even if unplanned?</li><li>Did Sabrina Carpenter's Album of the Year win feel earned?</li><li>Has Bruno Mars become modern R&B’s safest pick?</li><li>For modern music influences, are the '80s the gift that keeps on giving?</li><li>Does Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving spell out instant 2020s classic?</li><li>Is Djo the overarching reason for McGee, Dijon, and Sombr?</li></ul><br/>
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