Afleveringen
-
In this episode of Live from Mars, I dive into your hottest takes on Taylor Swift, straight from the DMs and Instagram Q&A!
From the chaotic genius of Red (Taylor's Version) to the Grammy-winning masterpiece Folklore, we're unpacking every opinion with passion, humor, and a pinch of controversy.
Mars kicks things off with a personal recap: two back-to-back concerts at Madison Square Garden—Billie Eilish and Maggie Rogers! Hear all about the highs and lows of these electrifying shows and what makes a live performance unforgettable. Then, we jump into the hot takes, including:
The chaotic tracklist of Red—brilliance or distraction?Folklore: Should it have even been nominated for Album of the Year? Why Cowboy Like Me is one of Taylor’s most underrated gems Single selections: Is Taylor making the right choices? Should Taylor explore new producers beyond Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner?Mars shares his own spicy takes, breaks down what makes Taylor's storytelling so unique, and reimagines some of her biggest songs. This episode is packed with thought-provoking debate and a celebration of Taylor’s artistry!
Don’t miss this deep dive into all things Taylor Swift on the latest episode of Live From Mars!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
In the very first episode of Live from Mars, I (Alex, aka Mars) take you on a personal journey through the moments that ignited my lifelong passion for music. From early memories of childhood road trips fueled by Britney Spears to the Top 40 days of Z100 radio and the rise of social media, this episode is all about how music became more than just a hobby—it became a lifestyle. I recount my evolution from a devoted fan tracking pop charts and album rollouts to creating my own content, and the bold leap of finally showing my face on TikTok to build a connection with my community.
You’ll hear about the early days of my vinyl collection, the challenges of staying authentic in a rapidly changing social media landscape, and the birth of my popular series "Best, Worst, Fav" that propelled my journey as @vinylbymars. Through every step—from running a Britney fan account that caught her attention to the transformative power of Spotify playlists—this episode reveals the story behind the music, the passion, and the platform. Grab a record, settle in, and let’s kick off Live from Mars with a look at where it all began.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
-
Dive into Live from Mars with host Alex as we dissect the biggest music event of the year: the Grammy nominations! In this episode, Alex, known on social media as @vinylbymars, brings a fan’s excitement and a critic's eye to each nomination, discussing which artists and albums hit the mark and which may have missed. From Record of the Year to Album of the Year and beyond, Alex breaks down each category and gets candid about the unexpected snubs and surprises in the Grammy race. Plus, listeners weigh in with their thoughts, sharing hot takes on whether the Grammys nailed it or missed the mark. Don’t miss this Grammy-special episode—your inside look at this year’s most talked-about nominations!
Check out Alex's social media at:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylbymars
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinylbymars
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6NiOrfN5V5P-99PiJ1qMA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/abm0896?si=7e73ab04df564b14
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vinylbymars
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
