Each week, listen to Leslie Simon talk about music, pop culture, books, emo nostalgia and more! linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3lqsvyuaedc2eThis week, let’s explore the fascinating phenomenon of musical photocopying through My Chemical Romance's explosive influence on the scene. Listen now and discover the fascinating lifecycle of influence, imitation, and the ultimate price of musical photocopying. linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpod04 Jun 2025 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqsvyuaedc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3lqahx5kr6k2gEver notice how some artists drop one masterpiece album, then vanish into legend? That’s what happened with Sex Pistols' “Never Mind the Bollocks,” Jeff Buckley's “Grace,” Lauryn Hill's “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” & Postal Service's “Give Up.” LISTEN NOW: linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpod28 May 2025 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqahx5kr6k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3lpp3lqu6dk26We’re back with an all-new episode (& season!!) of @desperateforattn.bsky.social. First up, let’s examine some of the most-dismissed Y2K alt-rock bands. Once considered “lame,” these artists are now in their redemption era—and we’re here for it! Listen now: linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpod21 May 2025 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpp3lqu6dk26https://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3lggad4gc5k2mNEW EPISODE OUT NOW!! 👽⭐️💕🫧🎧🔮 Linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpod [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jan 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lggad4gc5k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3le5clymyn22gTired of being demure and mindful? Can’t bear to explain ChatGBT to your clueless boss? LISTEN NOW!! Linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpod Whether it’s A.I. or GRWM, find out which trends Chris & Leslie hope will die in 2025. #newpodcast #newepisode #desperateforattentionpod25 Dec 2024 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3le5clymyn22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3ldls4khrms2oDid Gracie Abrams beat the nepo-baby allegations after her SNL debut? Will Chappell Roan win Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys? Who else ❤️s suburban Target stores? LISTEN NOW: linktr.ee/desperateforattentionpod #newpodcast #newepisode #desperateforattentionpod #gracieabrams #snl #chappellroan18 Dec 2024 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldls4khrms2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3ld2bcpx6lk2uNEW EP OUT NOW!! In Ep. 3 of Desperate For Attention, @cpayneonaplane.bsky.social provides the soundtrack to @redpatterndress.bsky.social’s trip from LAX to CLE à la the most m̶a̶d̶d̶e̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ notable NPC music playlist of all time Link in bio! #desperateforattentionpod #newpodcast #npcmusic11 Dec 2024 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2bcpx6lk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/desperateforattn.bsky.social/post/3lcijlwgemc2kIt's all happening! 😲 NEW EPISODE 😲 Chris (@cpayneonaplane.bsky.social) & Leslie (@redpatterndress.bsky.social) narrow down THE most essential Y2K era bands. Did your favorite make the cut? Listen to find out! Link in bio. #desperateforattention #newpodcast #millennialrock #classicrock04 Dec 2024 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:xpcf6yz3biivegf462aahsr3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcijlwgemc2k