Good Artists Borrow, Great Artists Steal

EPISODE #47

Host Charlie spent the last two weeks listening to every song on the Billboard Hot 100. What did he discover? That the sonic similarities of most chart-toppers sound closer than ever. Except for the #1 song in America, as of this episode’s release – “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, ft. Halsey. This one is different than the rest…or is it? We dive into the styles of the moment to re-learn the old maxim that “great artists steal” – whether that artist is a 2016 DJ duo or an 18th century Classical master.

SONGS DISCUSSED

Tory Lanez – LUV

Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better

Frenship – Capsize

Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know

Cheat Codes – Sex

The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – Closer

Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez – We Don’t Talk Anymore

Jack U ft. Justin Bieber – Where Are U Now

Drake – Know Yourself

Amine – Caroline

MO – Final Song

Mike Posner – I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Seeb remix)

The Weeknd – I Can’t Feel My Face

The Chainsmokers ft. Phoebe Ryan – All We Know

Antonio Vivaldi – “La Primavera” Concerto

Vivaldi – Giustino

Vivaldi – Dorilla in Tempe

Vivaldi – Orlando Furioso