🦷 Best Bands to Listen to in the Dentist’s Chair (Shoutout to Kristen @ Smile Source North 🤘)
For years I dreaded the dentist — until today. Thanks to Kristen at Smile Source North and a killer Gen X playlist, I actually found myself relaxing in the chair. From Nirvana to Men Without Hats, here’s the ultimate CommonX soundtrack to survive your next cleaning.
by Ian Primmer — CommonX Podcast
Let’s be honest — most of us would rather be anywhere else than reclined under a bright light while someone scrapes away at our molars. But sometimes, the right music and the right person behind the mask can change everything.
This morning I found myself back in the dental chair, mouth numb, AirPods in, bracing for the worst. But my hygienist Kristen changed the game. She was calm, patient, and so gentle I barely realized the cleaning had started. For once, I wasn’t white-knuckling the armrests. I was vibing.
🎧 The CommonX Chair Playlist
If you’re lucky enough to have a hygienist who lets you plug in, here’s the ultimate Gen X-approved soundtrack for your next appointment — equal parts chill, nostalgic, and dentist-chair zen:
Nirvana – “All Apologies”
A soft-grunge lullaby for your nerves. Kurt’s voice somehow makes even the sound of scraping feel poetic.The Smashing Pumpkins – “1979”
A hypnotic hum that turns the whir of the polisher into background ambience.The Cranberries – “Dreams”
The gentle rhythm and Dolores O’Riordan’s vocals make the chair feel like a daydream.Foo Fighters – “Learn to Fly”
Because even in a dentist’s chair, there’s a strange freedom in just letting go and floating through the moment.Men Without Hats – “I Love the ’80s”
The perfect closer — CommonX had the world debut of this track, and it’s impossible not to smile while it plays.
😁 Shout-Out
Huge thanks to Kristen and the crew at Smile Source North for restoring my faith in dentistry. I walked out feeling cleaner, lighter, and weirdly… happy? Never thought I’d say that. Additionally, April is also amazing she was just out today.. just sayin 😎🤘
Turns out, sometimes it’s not about avoiding the dentist — it’s about finding the right playlist and the right person behind the mask.
🎬 “KC from Kings of Tupelo: The Untold Story Behind the Documentary”
Our four-hour interview with KC from Kings of Tupelo became the most-watched CommonX episode ever. KC opens up about life, truth, and what the Kings of Tupelo documentary didn’t show.
By CommonX Staff | The X-Files | CommonXPodcast.com
Every once in a while, an interview comes along that doesn’t just fill time — it stops time. That’s what happened when CommonX sat down with KC from Kings of Tupelo, the man behind one of the most talked-about underground documentaries in modern music storytelling.
Our conversation with KC lasted nearly four hours — and it became our most-watched CommonX episode to date. We went in expecting a glimpse behind the curtain of the Kings of Tupelo film, but what we found was something deeper: a man unafraid to tell the truth about what it costs to stay authentic in a world built on artifice.
KC spoke with the same conviction and raw tone that made his performance in the Kings of Tupelo documentary unforgettable. Every word felt like it was coming straight from the soul of someone who has lived it, lost it, and found a way to put it back into song.
What struck us most was how much of his story never made it to film — the behind-the-scenes grit, the quiet moments of reflection, and the human cost of chasing something pure in a world that too often rewards the opposite. Off camera, KC was everything you’d hope for in a real artist: honest, humble, and unfiltered.
Sitting with him wasn’t just another interview — it was a reminder of why we do what we do. CommonX was built for conversations like this — raw, reflective, and rooted in real experience. And for us, that four-hour marathon felt more like a privilege than a production.
🎥 KC — Kings of Tupelo | CommonX Podcast (Full Interview)