The Next Track Podcast
1) Episode #317: Apple's Music App in macOS/iOS/iPadOS 26
Apple's new operating systems are out, all numbered 26, and Doug and Kirk discuss changes to the Music app. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self...Show More
2) Episode #316: There Was a Time When There Was No Recorded Music...
It's hard for us to remember, but there was a time before there was recorded music. How did people hear music? Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and s...Show More
3) Episode #315: Back Catalog
Some musicians fight to get control of their old music, and others sell off their back catalog. Songs are just another commodity in the capitalist system. Help support The Next Track by making regul...Show More
4) Episode #314: Covers
Lots of artists record and perform covers, songs written and recorded by other songwriters. We discuss covers, and Doug explains the origin of the term. Help support The Next Track by making regular ...Show More
5) Episode #313: More Thoughts on AI Music and Podcasts
We discuss AI music, and how most musicians don't make money. Then we have some thoughts about podcast listening. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free an...Show More
6) Episode #312: 1975
It was 50 years ago, and as years for popular music go, 1975 was a doozy. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is wha...Show More
7) Episode 311: Triple Albums
After our previous episode discussing double albums, we wondered where to go next. We decided to turn the podcast up a notch, and discuss triple albums; much rarer than double albums, but many of them...Show More
8) Episode #310: Double Albums
We talk about double albums, which used to be a thing back in the LP day. They were special, because having an album with twice the music was (almost always) great. But they disappeared starting with ...Show More
9) Episode #309: Shouting at Clouds
Doug and Kirk discuss some of the things they like and dislike about the current state of audio equipment and the music industry. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon....Show More
10) Episode #308: Playing Games
Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Doug has been a gamer for a long time, but Kirk only recently converted. We talk about how gaming is part of our leisure activity. Help...Show More