Glam Rocker Art d’Ecco, Opinions on Drake & Halsey
In the great glam rock tradition, Art d’Ecco is making dynamic, melodic music as his costumed alter ego. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with singer, songwriter and keyboardist Art d’Ecco about his new album In Standard Definition, influences like Brian Eno and Marc Bolan and more. Plus, the hosts review the latest from Drake and the new Halsey record produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Certified Lover Boy Drake
Jim and Greg share their thoughts on the new record from Drake, Certified Lover Boy. The rapper's sixth studio album comes almost as a response to Kanye West’s new release the previous week, Donda, the latest in an ongoing feud between the former friends.
If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power Halsey
If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power is Halsey's fourth studio album. This time, the artist teamed up with production duo Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails to create something unlike anything they've made before. Jim and Greg give their two cents on the record and are a bit divided.
Art d’Ecco
The hosts first reviewed Art d’Ecco’s third album In Standard Definition back in May and became instant fans of his glam rock, hook-laden music. Jim and Greg chat with Art about how he found his on-stage persona, his artistic influences and the fickle nature of fame.
Featured Songs:
- Art d'Ecco, "I Am the Dance Floor," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Drake, "Champagne," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021
- Drake, "Fountains (feat. Tems)," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021
- Drake, "7am On Bridle Path," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021
- Drake, "Way Too Sexy (feat. Future & Young Thug)," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021
- Drake, "Girls Want Girls (feat. Lil Baby)," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021
- Halsey, "The Tradition," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021
- Halsey, "I am not a woman, I'm a god," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021
- Halsey, "Ya'aburnee," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021
- Halsey, "Easier than Lying," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "Good Looks," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "Nobody's Home," Trespasser, self-released, 2018
- Art d'Ecco, "Head Rush," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "I Remember," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "Bird of Prey," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "In Standard Definition," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "Desires," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "Nothing Ever Changes," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Art d'Ecco, "The Message," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021
- Mr Twin Sister, "Expressions," Expressions (Single), Twin Group, 2021
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