In this week’s episode of Music Matters, MonkeyBoy & Ziggy crack open the massive year ahead in music — and 2026 is shaping up to be one for the books. From stadium‑shaking rock reunions to pop megastars plotting world domination, the guys take you on a guided tour through the tours, festivals, and album drops that will define the year across every genre.

They dig into the long‑awaited returns — the bands we never thought we’d see again, the artists reinventing themselves, and the surprise comebacks that already have fans buzzing. Rock, pop, country, hip‑hop, metal, indie… if it’s making noise in 2026, it’s on the table.

MonkeyBoy breaks down the tours guaranteed to sell out before you can refresh your browser, while Ziggy spotlights the albums poised to shift the musical landscape — from legacy acts dropping career‑defining statements to rising artists ready to take their shot.

Whether you’re planning your concert calendar, scouting new music for the year, or just love the thrill of what’s next, this episode is your roadmap to the biggest musical moments of 2026.

Turn it up, take notes, and get ready — the year ahead is stacked.

On this episode of Music Matters, MonkeyBoy & Ziggy dive into the unexpected, genre‑bending journey of Maroon 5 — a band that went from scrappy L.A. alt‑rockers to global pop powerhouses. The guys trace the group’s evolution from their early days as Kara’s Flowers to the breakout success of Songs About Jane, exploring how Maroon 5 blended rock, funk, soul, and radio‑ready pop hooks into a sound that dominated charts for over two decades.

MonkeyBoy & Ziggy unpack the band’s biggest hits, the creative shifts that kept them in the spotlight, and the collaborations that pushed them into new territory. They also debate Maroon 5’s place in modern music: Are they a rock band at heart, a pop machine by design, or something uniquely in between?

From Adam Levine’s unmistakable vocals to the band’s surprising longevity, this episode breaks down why Maroon 5 continues to spark conversation, crossover success, and a loyal fanbase. Whether you love them, miss their early sound, or just can’t escape their radio presence, this is a deep dive worth tuning into.

Well our experiment to try to do a video podcast this year failed spectacularly so we're back with the audio version. LOL.. This episode we focus on our favorites of 2025, we go over our spotify wraps, and favorite albums of 2025, we talk about the death of mtv, and some things to look forward to in 2026. Hope you enjoy the first episode of Season 2!