https://deepspacerobots.com en-us © 2021 - 2026 Deep Space Robots Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT A group of friends chatting about our favorite music, one song at a time. A group of friends chatting about our favorite music, one song at a time. Back before we were a distributed team, overhearing everyone else's music was a real highlight of my workday. We'd swap recommendations, and chat about the music that excited us. Our tastes are eclectic, so I always got a novel perspective on music I wouldn't otherwise seek out. Deep Space Jukebox is a way for us to keep that conversation going. Each month, one of us shares a song with the group and we each give it a good listen, then at the end of the month we discuss. Deep Space Robots no episodic SAMR andrew@deepspacerobots.com https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/feed.xml Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e08-your-love-the-outfield/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e08-your-love-the-outfield/ Aaron's entry this week is an 80's power pop anthem that explores the tension between youth's bravado and insecurity. Aaron's entry this week is an 80's power pop anthem that explores the tension between youth's bravado and insecurity. Aaron's entry this week is an 80's power pop anthem squarely in the "Hit Homewrecker" genre. "Your Love" by The Outfield explores the tension between youth's bravado and insecurity. Lyrics depicting a young man's selfish, destructive tendencies hide behind a sparkling facade of slick, upbeat 80s production perfection. The crew discuss this tension and what value can be gleaned from songs like this. full 8 1 2741 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e07-just-a-man-the-classic-crime/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e07-just-a-man-the-classic-crime/ Here is a song that grapples with the doubts and difficulties that arise from examining evangelicalism's dissonance. Here is a song that grapples with the doubts and difficulties that arise from examining evangelicalism's dissonance. Andrew presents a number jam-packed with melodramatic angst. "Just a Man" by The Classic Crime is a hard-driving soul-bearing song that grapples with the doubts and difficulties that arise from examining evangelicalism's dissonance. The music is intense, and at times off-balance, mirroring the discomfort of weathering a crisis of faith. full 7 1 2170 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e06-once-upon-another-time-sara-bareilles/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e06-once-upon-another-time-sara-bareilles/ In this beautiful piece, Sara Bareilles looks back with fondness on that special threshold between childhood and adulthood. In this beautiful piece, Sara Bareilles looks back with fondness on that special threshold between childhood and adulthood. Jonathan brings us a soulful song from Sara Bareilles. "Once Upon Another Time" is a remembrance of the freedom and possibilities we experience on the threshold between childhood and adulthood. The arrangement is spare and measured, showcasing Sara's skillful vocalization, and the lyrics deftly balance broad nostalgia and personal introspection without ever straying into the cliché. full 6 1 2948 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e05-the-distance-cake/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e05-the-distance-cake/ It's bombastic! It's energetic! Is it just a Jock Jam, or is there more under the surface? Either way, this 90s anthem has stood the test of time. It's bombastic! It's energetic! Is it just a Jock Jam, or is there more under the surface? Either way, this 90s anthem has stood the test of time. Rob brings us "The Distance" by Cake. Cake's trademark in-your-face style is firing on all cylinders here with bombastic lyrics, crunchy guitars, and a bassline that just won't quit. Thoughtful themes of overwork and misplaced priorities rumble just beneath the ridiculous surface, but that does nothing to quench the frantic power of this song. full 5 1 2278 Wed, 25 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e04-what-would-i-do-without-you-drew-holcomb/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e04-what-would-i-do-without-you-drew-holcomb/ An honest and straightforward song with relatable themes of self-doubt, dependence and the security of weathering life togeteher with someone who loves you. An honest and straightforward song with relatable themes of self-doubt, dependence and the security of weathering life togeteher with someone who loves you. Aaron brings us "What Would I Do Without You?" by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. The song's familiar singer/songwriter style helps the vulnerable lyrics go down easy. The song is honest and straightforward with relatable themes of self-doubt, dependence and the security of weathering life together with someone who loves you. full 4 1 2747 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e03-samson-regina-spektor/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e03-samson-regina-spektor/ A poignant song tinged with love and betrayal, intimacy and regret. A poignant song tinged with love and betrayal, intimacy and regret. Andrew brings us Samson, a poignant song from Regina Spektor's 2006 album: Begin to Hope. Samson draws on biblical themes and characters to tell a story of love, betrayal, intimacy, and regret. The song is musically spare, highlighting Regina's voice and piano. It feels at once beautiful but tinged with sadness, immediate but also nostalgic. full 3 1 2564 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e02-starmachine2000-wintergatan/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e02-starmachine2000-wintergatan/ Jonathan brings the whimsy with an instrumental track from Sweden. Jonathan brings the whimsy with an instrumental track from Sweden. Jonathan brings us Starmachine2000 - an instrumental track from the Swedish band Wintergatan. It's a brilliant marriage of acoustic found sound and electric instrumentation. The arpeggiating synths and thick analog bass will make you feel like a kid playing mario in the basement. The acoustic sections will transport you right out to a mountainside under the stars. Wintergatan hand-builds many of their instruments (acoustic and electric), and that dedicated craftsmanship shines through in this song. full 2 1 2221 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e01-stranger-vampire-weekend/ https://deepspacerobots.com/jukebox/s01e01-stranger-vampire-weekend/ It's fun, but weird. Signs of life are definitely wobbling up through the floor. It's fun, but weird. Signs of life are definitely wobbling up through the floor. Rob brings us Stranger from Vampire Weekend's Grammy award-winning album Father of the Bride. Stranger goes down easy; it's upbeat, maybe even a little corny at times, but it has some great symbolism and even some uncomfortable sensibilities. It has a timeless musical style and lyrics focused on the excitement and discomfort of knowing and being known. Did Aaron figure out a way to reference Sartre? Yes, yes he did. full 1 1 2701