🦷 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.
Before There Were Streams, There Were Grooves
From the underground to the airwaves, CommonX is spinning its own record — literally. Generation X’s voice of reason and rebellion just dropped on VYNL, celebrating the raw sound, real talk, and analog soul that built a movement. Crackle the dust off your turntable and cue the conversation — because the X is officially on wax.
Long before podcasts filled our earbuds, there was the turntable — a ritual of sound, smell, and touch. You didn’t click play, you lowered the needle. CommonX was born from that Gen-X era — a world where mixtapes, record sleeves, and late-night radio were sacred. So maybe it’s only natural that the conversation that started in digital form now spins back to where it all began: vinyl.
The Vinyl Sessions – A CommonX Concept
The idea is simple but beautifully rebellious — press CommonX onto wax. Not as a gimmick, but as an artifact: a time capsule of the best moments, guests, and insights from Season One. Imagine Side A: Ivan Doroschuk, Sid Griffin, Cory White, Rudy Sarzo — the musical DNA of our generation. Side B: The thinkers and cultural catalysts — Gerald Horne, Meemaws, Isaac, William Becker — the voices that turned talk into truth. Each track hand-picked, mastered for warmth and grit, with the crackle that digital will never capture.
Rare Vinyl Meets Victrola and Rare Vinyl
With partners like Rare Vinyl and Victrola, the move makes sense. Rare Vinyl gives CommonX a collector’s home — a place for limited-press runs, numbered editions, and liner notes worth reading twice. Victrola connects the dots between nostalgia and now, offering turntables that look vintage but stream modern. Together, they help CommonX bridge two worlds — the analog soul of Gen-X and the digital pulse of today.
Why Vinyl?
Because Gen-X has always been about authenticity. We’re the generation that taped songs off the radio, that flipped the cassette with a pencil, that made playlists before the algorithm existed. Vinyl isn’t just retro — it’s rebellion against disposable culture.
And CommonX on vinyl is more than a record — it’s a statement:
“Before podcasts streamed, we spun records. CommonX brings it back — one groove at a time.”
The Collectible Factor
Each pressing would come with:
A custom CommonX gatefold cover, with photography and design inspired by 90s MTV Unplugged.
Liner notes written by Jared & Ian, telling the behind-the-mic story.
A QR code linking to the full digital archive and bonus “Behind the Mic” episode.
Optional autographed, numbered collector’s editions — the first podcast ever archived like a classic album.
The Next Spin
What started as a thought is now a movement.
CommonX has always been about conversation — the kind that leaves an imprint.
And what better way to make it permanent than vinyl?
If streaming is the fast lane, vinyl is the scenic route. And Gen-X has always preferred the long drive.
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