871: May New Music - Steve Earle, CB Radio Gorgeous
What's Patrick been digging lately? New music from veteran alt-country singer Steve Earle and from upstart punk band CB Radio Gorgeous. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin...
18m Jun 03, 2020
18m
870: 'Fight the Power'
The music industry is standing in solidarity with those calling for change in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd. This is Black Out Tuesday, a day for reflection and action. In our little corner of the world, we marvel at the incalculable impact African Americans have made to our music and our culture.  America, and humankind, are better for their contributions But it’s painfully obvi...
2m Jun 02, 2020
2m
869: Guest Episode - Greg Dulli's Covers
Steven Routledge sits in for Jim & Patrick today and talks about a great interpreter of song, Greg Dulli of Afghan Whigs and Twilight Singers. Read Steven Routledge's blog at powderfingerspeaks.com Follow Steven on Twitter @powderfinger71 Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' ...
23m Jun 01, 2020
23m
868: Running a Record Pressing Plant
Day Two of our visit to Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria VA. We sit down with president and CEO Eric Astor, who talks about how he went from getting his first 7-inch made as a teenager to opening a 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the art plant. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.c...
45m May 29, 2020
45m
867: Touring a Record Pressing Plant
Jim & Patrick got to take a tour of Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria VA, with Eric Astor, president and CEO, as their guide. Enjoy this journey of the mind and learn something about how music gets to your ears. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Roc...
35m May 28, 2020
35m
866: Jesse Dayton's Badass Interview, Part 2
Part two of our latest interview with Jesse Dayton. He talks about filling in for Billy Zoom in X, working on his book, his upcoming record "Gulf Coast Sessions," thrash metal, Waylan Jennings and more. Check out Jesse Dayton's Birthday Livestream Concert tonight (Wednesday, May 27) at 8 pm ET on his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/JesseDaytonHardcharger/ Learn more about Jesse at jess...
34m May 27, 2020
34m
865: Jesse Dayton's Badass Interview, Part 1
We check in with listener favorite Jesse Dayton, an outlaw country musician from Austin TX. We talk about meditation, his birthday livestream show on Facebook (8 pm ET Wed. May 27), his Gimme Country radio show, the Rolling Stones, Little Richard and a night out with Lemmy. Learn more about Jesse at jessedayton.com Follow Jesse on Twitter @jessedayton Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin...
35m May 26, 2020
35m
864: Bonus - 'You Should Check It Out'
It's a special holiday crossover episode! Jim & Patrick recently appeared on another podcast, called "You Should Check It Out." Here is that audio. Subscribe to "You Should Check It Out" on the podcast platform of your choice. Follow "You Should Check It Out" on Twitter @ShouldCheck
1hr 8m May 25, 2020
1hr 8m
863: Echo Park Jimmy in This Time of Crisis
We take a series of calls from fan favorite Echo Park Jimmy. He talks about Ty Segall, Thundercat, the "Over the Edge" soundtrack, Concrete Blonde, Parquet Courts, Shaed and more. So much more. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Ap...
39m May 22, 2020
39m
862: Guest Episode - Stevie Wonder's Great Albums
Stevie Wonder just turned 70 years old. And so we feature a guest host episode in which Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera examine his great run of four albums in the '70s: "Talking Book," "Innervisions," "Fulfillingness' First Finale" and "Songs in the Key of Life." Episode editor: Mike Wagner Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (h...
38m May 21, 2020
38m
861: April New Music - Dramarama, X, Claudettes, Joel Plaskett, Close Lobsters, Pedaljets
More listener picks for great new music from April. Susan from the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been digging the Claudettes and X. Captain Doug Ferrel is into Dramarama, Close Lobsters and Pedaljets. And Gerald Chyzenski of Ontario talks up Joel Plaskett. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http:/...
31m May 20, 2020
31m
860: April New Music - Trivium, Anna Burch, Pokey LaFarge, Nana Grizol, Harper's Jar and More
Listeners send us their new music picks for April. Steven Routledge is into Trivium, Dream On Dreamer, Lostage, Pokey LaFarge and the Lickerish Quartet. Harris King has been digging Anna Burch, Dream Syndicate, Adult. and Harper's Jar. And Paul Trap tells us about Nana Grizol. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon...
32m May 19, 2020
32m
859: April New Music - Thundercat, Todrick Hall, Orville Peck, Jake Bugg, Chappell Roan
The interns make their monthly new music picks! Mary likes Todrick Hall. Sam goes with Thundercat. Matt touts Orville Peck. And Sami has been digging Chappell Roan and Jake Bugg. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/...
21m May 18, 2020
21m
858: April New Music - Sir Richard Bishop, Neutrals, Jesse Malin
What's Patrick been digging lately? New music from the Neutrals and Sir Richard Bishop. Plus, we play a Tom Petty cover by Jesse Malin. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin...
16m May 15, 2020
16m
857: April New Music - X, No Age, Fake ID
What's Jim been digging lately? New music from No Age, X and a young Ohio band called Fake ID. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundC...
12m May 14, 2020
12m
856: Thrash Metal
Mike Kohli, a patron of the pod, gets to pick the topic. He just watched a new documentary called "Murder in the Front Row," and so he wants to discuss thrash metal. Episode editor: Patrick Foster Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or ot...
41m May 13, 2020
41m
855: Little Richard, Rest in Power
Richard Penniman, aka Little Richard, a true rock 'n' roll legend, died on May 9 at age 87. Jim and Patrick pay tribute. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spot...
23m May 12, 2020
23m
854: Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider, Rest in Power
Florian Schneider, cofounder of highly influential German band Kraftwerk, died on April 21 at age 73. Listener Harris King joins Jim and Patrick to pay tribute. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podc...
28m May 11, 2020
28m
853: Perfect Pop - Undertones, Dexys Midnight Runners
Perfect Pop Week concludes with two final selections. Jim goes with the Undertones. Patrick picks Dexys Midnight Runners. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, S...
30m May 08, 2020
30m
852: Perfect Pop - Scud Mountain Boys, Proclaimers
Perfect Pop Week rolls on! Patrick picks the Scud Mountain Boys. And listener Dave Meyer goes with the Proclaimers. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, ...
21m May 07, 2020
21m
851: Perfect Pop - AC/DC, Shuggie Otis
More Perfect Pop! Jim picks AC/DC. Listener Barret Ries goes with Shuggie Otis. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher ...
16m May 06, 2020
16m
850: Perfect Pop - Dead Kennedys, The Nerves
Perfect Pop Week continues! Patrick picks a song by the Dead Kennedys. Listener Bill Mulligan chooses the Nerves. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, ...
21m May 05, 2020
21m
849: Perfect Pop - ELO, The Knack
It's Perfect Pop Week! Because the world needs it. We start with Jim's pick, from Electric Light Orchestra, and a pick from listener Ben Ignacio, by The Knack. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other pod...
22m May 04, 2020
22m
848: Fan Mail - KRS-One, Concerts That Got Away
We address listener correspondence about episodes on missed concert opportunities (Nos. 738, 794 and 795) and the music of KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions (No. 801). Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or...
21m May 01, 2020
21m
847: Songs About Aging
We're not getting any younger here. And so we discuss songs about aging, with some listener suggestions too! Featuring Bob Dylan, Fairport Convention, Subways on the Sun, Sam Robert and the Modern Lovers. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the ...
23m Apr 30, 2020
23m
846: Greatest American Bands
Who's the greatest American band? In rock history, the UK is known for bands while the U.S. is where individual artists found fame. But Jeff Niebuhr, a patron of the pod who got to pick the topic, has some thoughts on stateside groups. Episode editor: Patrick Foster Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/subur...
43m Apr 29, 2020
43m
845: Intern Check-in - Sami
We check in with Intern Sami (Samantha Reed) in the California Bay Area to see how she's holding up - and what music she's listening to - during the pandemic. Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audio...
28m Apr 28, 2020
28m
844: Guest Episode - The Beatles - 'Let it Be'
Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera fill in for Jim and Patrick today. They discuss the Beatles' "Let it Be," celebrating its 50th anniversary. Follow Mike Wagner on Twitter @top5alltime Follow Nick Scalera on Twitter @nickscalera Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on ...
37m Apr 27, 2020
37m
843: New New Zealand Music - Yumi Zouma, Nadia Reid, Sneaky Feelings, Tidal Rave, The Beths
Nick Scalera, a patron of the pod and our resident New Zealand music expert, joins to talk about new music from that vibrant indie scene. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includ...
41m Apr 24, 2020
41m
842: Fan Mail - African Music, Counting Crows, Crime Songs
We answer listener correspondence from Bill Mulligan, Hunter Bennett, Jay Ignacio, Kevin Clement and Kurt Gallagher about previous episodes on crime songs (ep. 784), Counting Crows (ep. 786) and African music (ep. 787). Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe ...
24m Apr 23, 2020
24m
841: Too Much Joy - 'Cereal Killers'
It's the Intern Sam Challenge! We asked listeners to send albums to Sam Lisker, the voice of Young America. Paul Trap sent him a CD of Too Much Joy's 1991 album "Cereal Killers." Hear Sam's reaction. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Subur...
24m Apr 22, 2020
24m
840: Fan Mail - Bands We Broke Up With
Listeners respond to episode 762 about Bands We Broke Up With. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or li...
24m Apr 21, 2020
24m
839: Intern Check-in - Matt
We do a pandemic check-in with Intern Matt Windeler of Ottawa ON and talk about music and the movie "Canadian Bacon." Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spoti...
21m Apr 20, 2020
21m
838: Concert Ruiners
Paul Charchian of Fantasy Football Weekly, a big music fan, joins to talk about the times he had concerts ruined by other audience members. Listen to Charch's Fantasy Football Weekly podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart and other major podcast platforms. Follow Charch on Twitter @PaulCharchian Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content ...
39m Apr 17, 2020
39m
837: New Music - Stephen Malkmus, Monophonics, Beach Slang, EOB, Greg Dulli, Black Lips, Rookie, Kiwi Jr.
Listeners give us lots of new music recommendations. Captain Doug Ferrel goes with Rookie, Black Lips and Beach Slang. Kevin Bartlett likes EOB. Mackensi Crenshaw touts the Monophonics. Tim Hoffman shares some love for Stephen Malkmus. And Jesse from San Antonio tells us about Greg Dulli and Kiwi Jr. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bo...
37m Apr 16, 2020
37m
836: March New Music - Oddity Road, Mapache, Nadia Reid, Sadler Vaden
Monthly contributor Steven Routledge gives us his new music picks for March, by Oddity Road, Mapache, Nadia Reid and Sadler Vaden. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including aud...
21m Apr 15, 2020
21m
834: John Prine, Rest in Power
John Prine died of coronavirus on April 7 at age 73. We — and some listeners — pay tribute to this acclaimed singer-songwriter. Episode editor: Patrick Foster Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audio...
43m Apr 13, 2020
43m
833: March New Music - Rookie, Cable Ties, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Hakan Hellstrom
What's Jim been digging lately? New music from Rooke, Cable Ties, Hakan Hellstrom, and Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom...
20m Apr 10, 2020
20m
832: March New Music - Maria McKee, Waxahatchee, Shabaka and the Ancestors
What's Patrick been digging lately? New music from Waxahatchee, Maria McKee, and Shabaka and the Ancestors. Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google P...
17m Apr 09, 2020
17m
831: March New Music - Bob Dylan
In a special edition of our monthly new music series, we highlight the first original song from Bob Dylan in eight years. It's a 17-minute epic called "Murder Most Foul." Intern Sam Lisker joins the conversation. Episode editor: Patrick Foster Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Roc...
28m Apr 08, 2020
28m
830: Bill Withers, Rest in Power
One of America's great songwriters, Bill Withers, died on March 30 at age 81. Jim and Patrick pay tribute to the legendary soul singer. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin...
23m Apr 07, 2020
23m
829: Adam Schlesinger, Rest in Power
Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger died of covid-19 on April 1 at age 52. He was one of the great pop songwriters of our time. (One bit of evidence: he wrote "That Thing You Do.") Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podca...
35m Apr 06, 2020
35m
828: Songs of Hope
We need songs of hope right now. And so we present some. Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen a...
18m Apr 03, 2020
18m
827: Tina Turner Broadway Show
Intern Sam Lisker tells us about a show he got to see before things shut down - "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical." Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, ...
22m Apr 02, 2020
22m
826: Follow-up Albums - Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Peter Gabriel, Beastie Boys, Bruce Springsteen
Mike Wagner, a patron of the pod, picks the topic. We talk about albums that followed big hit records, including works by Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Beastie Boys and Peter Gabriel. Episode editor: Mike Wagner Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on ...
44m Apr 01, 2020
44m
825: Jenn Champion - An Appreciation
Barret Ries, a patron of the pod, picks the topic. We discuss the work of Jenn Champion, aka Jenn Ghetto, aka S. She also was a member of the band Carissa's Wierd. You will dig this music. Episode editor: Patrick Foster Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Appl...
23m Mar 31, 2020
23m
824: 1991 - R.E.M., Matthew Sweet, U2
Noah Crane, a patron of the pod, picks the topic. We discuss three big albums from 1991: R.E.M.'s "Out of Time," Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" and U2's "Achtung Baby." Episode editor: Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or othe...
45m Mar 30, 2020
45m
823: Fan Mail - Drinking Songs
We respond to some listener correspondence about drinking songs (from Whiskey Week - episodes 750-754). Rob Gates and Kevin Goff join in. (This episode was recorded before the more severe social distancing efforts went into place.) Episode editor: Samantha Reed Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod...
21m Mar 27, 2020
21m
822: Fan Mail - The Kinks
We address listener correspondence about the Kinks (from episode 711). Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneI...
19m Mar 26, 2020
19m
821: Tribute Songs
We discuss songs artists have recorded in tribute to other artists. Episode editor: Mary Edelberg Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod (http://patreon.com/suburbspod) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. ...
25m Mar 25, 2020
25m