In 1996, Midwestern heavy metal legend and alleged demon hunter Orin Moon went missing. Twenty years later, the fallout from his disappearance and its impact on his daughter Melody Moon are revealed in a series of recently discovered recordings. Brought to you by National Independent Radio - a subsidiary of ORB Industries. If you can believe all of that, then you can also believe that Bad Notes is a podcast of serial horror fiction by author L. David Hesler. The podcast updates every other T ...
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We listen to music, then bitch about it.
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Melody Moon investigates the dark mystery of the Madsen house and discovers something twisted awaits her somewhere inside this abandoned home.The intro song for this season's episodes is "Ascend," used with permission from the band Primitivity. Find more of their work at primitivity.comAll other sound effects and music are used under a Creative Com…
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On her way to Nebraska to learn where her father might be, Melody Moon finds herself stranded with her friends somewhere in the middle of northern Missouri. Help is nowhere to be found until she spots a mysterious house in the hills. But what awaits her there is beyond her imagination. In the infinite road trip that is the quest to find Orin Moon, …
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Bad Notes is taking a brief break this week while Ezra, the former public radio host who's been charged with sharing the story found in this podcast, tries to escape... something? We don't know what it is, but hopefully he can avoid its clutches long enough to post more episodes beginning Dec. 14. Also, stay tuned for some news from behind the scen…
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Thanks to a collection of old journals and notebooks left behind by her father and his demon-hunting friends, Melody Moon uncovers new information about the demon Murmur. But what do these new details mean for Melody?Bad Notes is written and produced by L. David Hesler. Find more of his work at https://linktr.ee/ldavidheslerThe title song for this …
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Melody Moon, the daughter of demon-hunting heavy metal musician Orin Moon, is on a quest to find her missing dad. With the help of a vampire named Wicked Jenny and a half-breed roadie named Pony, Melody hits the road once again in search of the guitar her father handed down to her shortly before disappearing. The only problem is... she pawned the b…
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After fifteen episodes, the horror podcast Bad Notes seemed to end in late 2017. But the story wasn't finished. In this collaborative project produced by former National Independent Radio host Ezra Solomon and author L. David Hesler, we learn that someone... or someTHING... doesn't want the story of Orin Moon to be revealed to the public; but Ezra …
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ITM #10: Where have YOU been?with guest host L. David Hesler https://www.ldavidhesler.com/and special guest Zach!Songs covered this episode:“Dance Monkey” — Tones and I“Blinding Lights” — The Weeknd“Hot Girl Bummer” — blackbear“Adore You” — Harry Styles“Salvation” — The Strumbrellas“Raging Fire” — Phillip Phillips“Magic (Oh Oh Oh)” — Mozella“Ever A…
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L. David Hesler returns to guest host the ninth entry of Is This Music? / This Is Not MusicARTISTS COVERED:Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Tank and the Bangas, AJR, Of Monsters and Men, Half*Alive, Local Natives, Paramore, The Ting Tinges, Barns Courtney, Clean Bandit, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Russian Circles, and recent guest Cody Craft…
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Joe proves to be as big a hypocrite as he is a cynical douchebag. Guest Cody brings some outre rap that neither can appreciate, they both dismiss some pop music, and then Cody shares a near-finished song he’s been working on recently.items discussed:Kid Buu — “Momma”City Morgue — “Shinners13”Kendrick Lamar — “Humble”Plini Roessler-Holgate — ??Billi…
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Is This Music? #7 W guest L. David Hesler
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In Charlesanne’s absence, Joe is again joined by author & musician, L. David Hesler. As usual, Joe attempts to talk himself through broadening his pallet, and he again gives up in less than ten minutes. Come for the failure, stay for the pop quizzes and rabbit holes.Music discussed:“Middle Child” — J. Cole“Old Town Road” — Lil Nas X“Superposition” …
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This episode's guest is Chillicothe, Missouri's own L. David Hesler!https://www.ldavidhesler.com/https://soundcloud.com/bemegahttps://soundcloud.com/badnotespodcastSONGS COVERED:“Sweet But Psycho” — Ava Max“13lack 13alloons” — Denzel Curry“Ready To Let Go” — Cage The Elephant“Medicine” — Bring Me The Horizon“This City (Is Bound To Do Us In)” — The …
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This episode includes a road trip pop quiz, avoiding Drake salad, and Charlesanne actually liking a helicopter full of chainsaws for once.Artists covered:Mac MillerHalsey, Bennie Blanco & KhalidAmy SharkMary J. BligeZed & Ellie DuheyCharlie PuthElla MaiGorillazBastilleShinedownMadonnaOlivia HoltJess GlennJB CooperBrojobExtremityAlien Weaponry…
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bonus materialEpisode 5 will be posted soonبقلم Is This Music? / This Is Not Music
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This installment finds Charlesanne lecturing Joe on the history of prog rock, Joe baring his deep biases against country music, and cats that keep stealing our cookies.Artists reviewed include:Lil Uzi Vert, xxxTentacion, Guy Clark, Ariana Grande, Marshmello & Anne Marie, Camila Cabello, Gorillaz, Florence + The Machine, Panic! At the Disco, Yes, Em…
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Recording on Father's Day, Joe engages in some dad breathing while Charlesanne yells at him for never having listened to Yes.بقلم Is This Music? / This Is Not Music
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While Joe edits Episode 3, listen to us bullshit about movies for 20 minutes.بقلم Is This Music? / This Is Not Music
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EPISODE TWO -- Is This Music? / This Is Not Music
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Charlesanne and Joe again attempt to be entertaining, but mainly just curse at each other while listening to music. Family therapy, folks.بقلم Is This Music? / This Is Not Music
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Joe plays Ghost's most recent single for Charlesanne to hear in preparation for the upcoming concertبقلم Is This Music? / This Is Not Music
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Mel reveals the final conversation she had with her father before his mysterious disappearance. And why the hell is her guitar so important? This fictional podcast is written and produced by author L. David Hesler. The mix tape musical guest at the middle of the episode is Holy Grove with their song "Huntress." Get more music at www.holygrove.bandc…
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The demon Murmur leaves its mark on Mel and her companions, while secrets from her recent past threaten to unravel the quest to find Orin Moon. This fictional podcast is written and produced by author L. David Hesler. The mix tape guest at the middle of the episode is Forming the Void with their song "Plumes." Get more music at www.formingthevoid.b…
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Murmur returns, but is it the actual demon or something stranger? Only Melody Moon's best friend Aiden can be sure since he's the one trapped inside a shipping container with the hellish beast. Catch the newest message from the podcast's longtime sponsor Orb Industries at the end of the show. This episode's mix tape guest is Primitivity - visit www…
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Chapter 12: Something Wicked Blah Blah Blah
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Mel discovers her heavy metal hero Wicked Jenny has ties to Orin Moon and the mysterious Night Crowd. And the mimicking demon Murmur may be closer than Mel thought. This episode's mix tape guest is Hyborian with the song "Maelstrom." (www.hyborianrock.bandcamp.com and www.facebook.com/HyborianRock ) The voice of Murmur is provided by Joe Garwood. L…
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Melody Moon comes to terms with her family's dark legacy and the fact that she might have just left her father's best friend for dead. This episode's mix tape guest is Primitivity with the song "Sacrifice." (www.primitivity.com) Listen to the whole episode to hear a special message from mysterious sponsor ORB Industries. Support the show on Patreon…
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Thirty years ago, during the 1980s, demon hunter Orin Moon trapped a hellish beast during his daughter's tenth birthday. His guitar tech and long-time friend Pony tells the story in this rare piece of audio preserved by the Orb Industries Archive of Paranormal Oddities...Paul Pursell (www.facebook.com/paulkennethpursell )portrays Pony Nichols, this…
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While Mel listens to a recording from her father’s confusing past, the bass player Alonzo makes a desperate decision that could change everything. And a visitor arrives. This episode’s mixtape guest is Mother Black Cat, featuring their song “Breathing Fire.” Find more info at www.motherblackcat.com or www.facebook.com/MotherBlackCat Listen to the w…
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Alonzo Crane attempts to tell Melody about her father's dangerous double life on the road, but the truth might be too much for her to handle. This week's mix tape guest artist Dark Hound with the song "Thread." Visit www.dark-hound.com for more of their music. As always, Chapter 8 of Bad Notes is sponsored by the mysterious Orb Industries. Listen t…
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Melody Moon almost gets answers about her missing father, but a ghost from her recent past ruins everything. Beware: this episode contains audio content that originated in the spirit realm. The band Black Moth is this week's mix tape guest artist. Find more of their music at www.themothpit.co.uk or follow them facebook.com/themothpit to get sneak p…
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Chapter 6: Dad's Friends Are So Weird
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A seemingly daunting obstacle becomes an opportunity for answers as Melody Moon tries to find out what happened to her father. But first, there's the matter of a few more dead bodies. This episode features mix tape guest band The Last Glacier with their song "Stones For a Glass House;' find more music at thelastglacier.bandcamp.com or www.facebook.…
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Chapter 5: Hit The Road Before It Hits You
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Melody Moon hits the road in search of her only known family member while the mystery of her father's disappearance continues to haunt her. The freedom of the highway is deceiving - this won't be a normal road trip. This episode features mix tape guest band Thunder And Lightning; find more music at www.tnlmetal.de | www.twitter.com/tnlmetal | www.y…
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Melody Moon investigates the funeral home where her father's body supposedly went missing. The surprise she discovers is more terrifying than she had expected. This episode features mix tape guest band Cloudkicker; find all their music at www.cloudkickermusic.com Bad Notes: Chapter 4 is sponsored by Orb Industries and their new After Death Reconcil…
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Chapter 3: Something Strange Has Gone Missing
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Melody Moon struggles with the fact that her dead rock star of a father might now be a shambling zombie. A trip to her apartment reveals new surprises and guides her ever closer to the truth about her father's legacy. This episode's Mixtape Guest is Primitivity (www.primitivity.com), while the title music is provided by Ethan Meixsell (www.ethanmei…
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In 1996, life is weird for thrash musician Melody Moon as she copes with the loss of a loved one. Her confusion is compounded by the sudden appearance of an old family friend and his disturbing assertions about Melody's father. This episode's Mixtape Guest is Chron Goblin (www.chrongoblin.com), while the title music is provided by Ethan Meixsell (w…
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It's still 1996. Hard rocker Melody Moon is trying to put her life together after losing her father, but she can't help getting trashed. Things get awkward when Melody and her friend Aiden are visited during the witching hour... This episode's Mixtape Guest is Devil Electric (www.devilelectric.com), while the title music is provided by Ethan Meixse…
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