1439: Interview: Evan Bujold of Late Earth, Part 1
The first of two big interviews with performers who will be playing at Suburbs Fest in the DC Metro area later this month. We start with the first of a two-part interview with Evan Bujold, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with the band Late Earth. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iH...
19m Sep 06, 2022
19m
1438: What Was First: Cherry Red Records
We close out the week with another installment of What Was First. Today we feature the UK indie label Cherry Red Records, a suggestion from listener Kjell Arne Sandvik. And there's soccer in this episode, too! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at S...
11m Sep 02, 2022
11m
1437: Summer's Almost Gone
September is here and summer is over. Or maybe it isn't? Listen as we turn to music in an attempt to answer the question. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your frie...
11m Sep 01, 2022
11m
1436: The First Record I Bought: Jason Goebel
Jason Goebel from NYC contributes to our series of first music purchases. And Patrick gives you some important reminders. Hit play and get the weekend rolling! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on App...
10m Aug 26, 2022
10m
1435: 'Unravelling' the enigma of the Tall Dwarfs
There's a new box set out that nicely sums up the career of one of the world's most interesting bands: Tall Dwarfs. And you need to know about it! Hit play to find out why. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review th...
12m Aug 25, 2022
12m
1434: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 9
It's the ninth and final of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. Keith Jacobsen leads the discussion on this episode, which features stories of real-life encounters with musicians (and other famous peoples). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including ...
18m Aug 24, 2022
18m
1433: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 8
It's the eighth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. Today, David Lane brings up two very intriguing topics: 1) Was music better in the past than it is today? 2) Bands who should have been much better known than they are. Hit play and get our takes! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iT...
18m Aug 23, 2022
18m
1432: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 7
It's the seventh of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. To kick off the week, Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to talk pop culture, Billy Joel and speeding tickets. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Ama...
13m Aug 22, 2022
13m
1431: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 6
It's the sixth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. Today, Scott Parks turns the tables by coming up with a What Was First episode on Drag City Records. Plus, he dives into the Bag of Questions! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom,...
13m Aug 19, 2022
13m
1430: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 5
It's the fifth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. On this episode, Brittany Rees opens the floodgates with an observation about non-musical elements. But in music. Hit play to hear what we mean. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoo...
21m Aug 18, 2022
21m
1429: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 4
It's the fourth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. Today, Justin Steiner steps up to the microphone to talk essential road trip CDs. And plenty of others were ready to weigh in. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Googl...
17m Aug 17, 2022
17m
1428: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 3
It's the third of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. Today, Bob Peterson calls upon the collective concert-going experience of everyone attending the Fest, asking for "Spinal Tap Moments." BJ Bonin and Bill Mulligan answer the call. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podc...
18m Aug 16, 2022
18m
1427: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 2
It's the second of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. Today, the always prepared Eric Lohrenz steps up to the mic to discuss the Psychedelic Furs album Forever Now. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amaz...
16m Aug 15, 2022
16m
1426: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 1
It's the first of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute. We begin with and idea from BJ Bonin's: Songs that you remember exactly where you were the first time you heard them. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts...
19m Aug 12, 2022
19m
1425: The First Record I Bought With My Own Money... Volume 1
Today we launch a new feature (that we hinted at in yesterday's show): The First Record I Bought With My Own Money. That's not money your mom, dad, siblings or relatives gave you, that's money that was yours, whether you got it from allowance, cutting lawns, delivering papers, babysitting or shoveling snow. Bob Peterson and Mark Neese are up first, talking about a cassette and a double album,...
13m Aug 11, 2022
13m
1424: Suburbs Fest Midwest: Driving to the Record Store
On day two of Suburbs Fest Midwest, Patrick, Scott Parks, Bob Peterson and Tim Hoffman headed to Chicago for record shopping. Here's what they talked about on the way. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sho...
18m Aug 10, 2022
18m
1423: Travelogue: Suburbs Fest Midwest
Patrick and Bill Mulligan pack and up head out to Suburbs Fest Midwest, stopping in Columbus, Ohio along the way. Listen in as they make their way west to Arlington Heights, Illinois. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rat...
26m Aug 09, 2022
26m
1422: July 2022 New Music: Part 3
Today we hear from Sunny Varney and Jason Goebel with their new music picks from July. Get ready for Dawes, Birth, Ty Segall and Momma! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it w...
10m Aug 08, 2022
10m
1421: July New Music 2022: Part Two
Part two of July 2022 New Music is here! We got three picks for you today: Roger Grace (Lizzo), Kurt Gallagher (Freedy Johnston) and Harris King (Sam Prep, John McIntire). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the s...
11m Aug 05, 2022
11m
1420: July New Music 2022 Part 1: Entropy, Arlo McKinley, Aoife Nessa Frances, Wormrot
Now that it's August, it's time for July New Music! We kick off the picks with two familiar voices from Scotland (Steven Routledge) and the Republic of Ireland (Liam McIndoe). Get ready for some heavy tunes and a dollop of country folk goodness. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,...
11m Aug 04, 2022
11m
1419: Analyzing Jack White's 'Fear of the Dawn' - Side Two
Patrick is joined once again by Joe Dubuc to analyze Jack White's Fear of the Dawn. Today Joe takes us through the second side of the album, and speculates on how Jack's newest album, Entering Heaven Alive, might hold. Let's flip the record over and hit play. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Am...
22m Aug 03, 2022
22m
1418: Analyzing Jack White's 'Fear of the Dawn' - Side One
Patrick is joined over the next two days by Joe Dubuc to analyze Jack White's Fear of the Dawn. Today Joe takes us through side one and in the process reveals how he got into Jack's music and how a broken phone cable turned him on to Boarding House Reach. Hit play and get over your fear of the dawn. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin...
27m Aug 02, 2022
27m
1417: Songs About Work with Jeff and Vince
To kick off a new week (and a new month), patron and pal Jeff Niebuhr joins Jim and Patrick and he invites his friend (and fellow podcaster) Vince Catanzaro for a discussion of songs about work. Vince and Jeff host a podcast called Meet the New Boss, so they know a thing or two about the world of employment. Hit play and get to work! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes o...
35m Aug 01, 2022
35m
1416: What Was First: Daptone Records
We close out the week with an installment of What Was First, this time focusing on a label suggested by none other than Mr. Jim Lenahan.  It's the story of the first release on Daptone Records, a Brooklyn-based label that arose from the ashes of Desco Records. And if you are always getting Bosco Mann and Gabriel Roth confused, we'll clear that up for you, too.  Hit play and get Dappin'!  Sub...
13m Jul 29, 2022
13m
1415: What Was First: Beggars Banquet
It's another installment of What Was First! Today we tell the story of Beggars Banquet records as suggested by Kevin Clement. In other words, if you ever liked the Bolshoi, the Cult, Flesh for Lulu, Gene Loves Jezebel, the Icicle Works or the Go-Betweens hit play now. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Pod...
13m Jul 28, 2022
13m
1414: Discussion: Is Streaming Bad for the Music Business?
Patron Mike Wagner joins Jim and Patrick and the trio dips their toes into a big subject on today's episode: Is streaming bad for the music business?  Put on your thinking caps and hit play!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Plea...
42m Jul 27, 2022
42m
1413: The Great Music Experience with Tim Hoffman: Part 2
It's part two of our conversation with Tim Hoffman, who tells Jim and Patrick about a truly once-in-a-lifetime concert he attended in 1994.  It was called the Great Music Experience and to paraphrase Paul Harvey, hit play for the rest of the story. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHear...
17m Jul 26, 2022
17m
1412: The Great Music Experience with Tim Hoffman: Part 1
We kick off the week by welcoming patron Tim Hoffman. He talks with Jim and Patrick about a truly once-in-a-lifetime concert he attended in 1994.  We don't want to give away too much — and Tim explains it way better than we could anyway — so hit play and take in this fascinating concert tale. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audio...
25m Jul 25, 2022
25m
1411: Interview: Cutest Nuisance - Part 2
We conclude our interviews with bands who will be playing the final night of Suburbs Fest Midwest today, bringing you the second part of our talk with Cutest Nuisance.  Jim and Patrick are joined by band members Devin Brezak, Melissa Hernandez, Matt Cortez and Brad Earl. Today, we'll hear about their take on the Chicago music scene, some of their influences and maybe even something about hot d...
26m Jul 22, 2022
26m
1410: Interview: Cutest Nuisance - Part 1
Our interviews with the bands who will be playing Suburbs Fest Midwest in Chicago rolls on.    This episode is the first of two-part chat with Chicago's Cutest Nuisance. Jim and Patrick are joined by band members Devin Brezak, Melissa Hernandez, Matt Cortez and Brad Earl. Hit play and find out if they really are a nuisance!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other ...
24m Jul 21, 2022
24m
1409: Interview: Demolition Means Progress - Part 2
We continue with a series of interviews with the bands who will be playing Suburbs Fest Midwest on Saturday, August 6 at the Hidden Cove in Chicago.   Today, it's part two of our conversation with Minneapolis rockers Demolition Means Progress.  Hit play and listen to band members BJ Bonin and Grant Martin answer questions from Jim and Patrick.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podca...
20m Jul 20, 2022
20m
1408: Interview: Demolition Means Progress - Part 1
We continue with a series of interviews with the bands who will be playing Suburbs Fest Midwest on Saturday, August 6.  Today, we unveil part one of a two-part conversation with Minneapolis rockers Demolition Means Progress.  Hit play and listen to the band tell their story!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, G...
24m Jul 19, 2022
24m
1407: Interview: The Stick Arounds
In anticipation of Suburbs Fest Midwest, we have the first of a series of interviews with the bands who will be playing the Saturday night finale.  We begin with the Stick Arounds from Lansing Charter Township in Michigan. We're joined by Matt Carlson (guitar, vocals), Ian Walker (bass, guitar) and Jeff Gower (guitar, vocals).  Hit play and get the whole Stick Arounds story! Subscribe to Roc...
38m Jul 18, 2022
38m
1406: June New Music 2022: Part 3
We put a wrap on June new music today with selections from Sunny Varney, Jason Goebel and Patrick! You'll hear tunes from The Sheepdogs, El Perro, Craig Finn, Prince & the Revolution and Robocobra Quartet. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Suburb...
16m Jul 15, 2022
16m
1405: June New Music 2022: Part 2
June new music rolls on today with calls from four members of our community: Barret Ries, Harris King, Gerald Chyzenski and Liam McIndoe.  You'll hear music from Coheed and Cambria, Yoo Doo Right, Jawny (feat. Beck), Dion Lunadon and Stars.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stit...
13m Jul 14, 2022
13m
1404: June New Music 2022 Part One: Viagra Boys, Michaela Anne, Sigrid and more!
It's new music time, peoples!  We kick off June with three voices from Europe: Steven Routledge, Niklas Nygårds and Roger Grace.  We'll hear music from Coheed and Cambria, Michaela Anne, Courtney Marie Andrews, Viagra Boys, The Beths and Sigrid with Bring Me the Horizon. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google...
17m Jul 13, 2022
17m
1403: What Was First: Blue Note Records
We travel back in time more than 80 years to discover the story of what was the first release on Blue Note Records.  The label's beginning has roots in one of the most famous concerts of all time and owes a debt to whiskey as well.  Hit play and get ready to cry the blues.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Goo...
15m Jul 12, 2022
15m
1402: What Was First: Dualtone Records
We kick off an action-packed week with a bite-size history lesson, AKA an episode of What Was First.  Adam Coop from Louisville, KY suggested we research what was the first release on Dualtone Records and we have done just that.  You are in for a blast with this one, listener, a record that mixes up Appalachia and Australia. Hit play and let the Rockgrass flow over you.  Subscribe to Rockin'...
12m Jul 11, 2022
12m
1401: What Was First: Dischord Records
We wrap up the week with another edition of What Was First.  Today, a suggestion from listener Mark Neese provides the topic. He wanted to know what the first release on iconic punk label Dischord Records was. And we have the answer for him! Hit play and get ready for a minor disturbance. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoo...
16m Jul 08, 2022
16m
1400: Conversation with Matt Carlson: The Outtakes
Today we give you a chance to listen to what didn't make the two conversations we had with Matt Carlson (The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat and Phonophore Records) on episodes 1398 and 1399. That's right, folks, it's the Matt Carlson outtakes! Enjoy! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, ...
12m Jul 07, 2022
12m
1399: A Conversation with Matt Carlson (The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat) Part 2
Here's part two of our conversation with Matt Carlson of the Stick Arounds and Harborcoat. Today we discuss the very cool (and free!) various artists collection All Good Kids - A Tribute To Guided By Voices that Matt issued on his Phonophore Records label.  Hit play and listen to Matt take us inside this great project.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podca...
28m Jul 06, 2022
28m
1398: A Conversation with Matt Carlson (The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat) Part 1
The first of a two-part conversation with Matt Carlson of the Stick Arounds and Harborcoat starts of the week! Jim and Patrick get to know Matt, his musical background and influences today and tomorrow, we delve into a really cool project he's got going.  Hit play and get stuck around with Matt! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including a...
18m Jul 05, 2022
18m
1397: What Was First: Ork Records
A tale from the long lost New York City of the early 1970's hits your ears today in the form of another edition of What Was First.  Suggested by listener Harris King, here's the story of Ork Records and the first release by Television.  Hit play and listen to us tell a vision.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify,...
19m Jul 01, 2022
19m
1396: What Was First: Mute Records
Today's topic was suggested by listener Nick Jewlachow, who thought finding out what the first release on UK label Mute Records would be a good idea.  And he was right! Dig into the story of a label started with a synthesizer, a four track tape recorder and some earnings from film editing. Throw in a little help from Rough Trade Distribution and a classic label was born.  Hit and play and don...
15m Jun 30, 2022
15m
1395: What Was First: 2 Tone Records
We finished tidying up the correspondence drawer, so we're celebrating with an episode of What Was First.  Today's topic was suggested by gentleman, scholar and rock and roll animal Bud Verge, who wanted to know what the first release on 2 Tone Records was.  Hit play and find out. It's pretty special. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, inclu...
15m Jun 29, 2022
15m
1394: Correspondence Drawer: La Ludwig Band, Elephant Back, Tommy Keene
We continue to tidy up our correspondence drawer today, and inside we came across four interesting items. You are about to hear tales of an Amazon Voice command misfire, La Ludwig Band, no boundaries rock and roll and Tommy Keene.  Hit play and get listening, listener!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google P...
16m Jun 28, 2022
16m
1393: Concert Tales From Kevin Porter
Community member Kevin Porter sent in three concert tales a while back (and we use that term loosely) and today we share them with you.  Joan Baez, Sharon Van Etten and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin are featured in this delightful trio of stories.  Hit play for a cool trip down memory lane.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includi...
14m Jun 27, 2022
14m
1392: Suburban Party Line: Phish and The Replacements
To round out the week, we cleaned up all the remaining calls on the Suburban Party Line to get it all set for June new music messages.  Kevin Bartlett dials up to tells about an epic four-night concert run featuring Phish and Superchunk. Jimmy Lonetti phones in from the glove shop to talk about something he heard on a classic Replacements song.  Hit play and get with the Party Line People! S...
15m Jun 24, 2022
15m
1391: Musical Journeys with Kevin and Katie Bartlett
Today, Jim and Patrick talk with patron Kevin Bartlett and his daughter about their musical journeys. Which are both literal and musical.  But enough explaining, hit play and get into their story!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com...
34m Jun 23, 2022
34m
1390: What Was First: Bearsville Records
We celebrate Bearsville Records and Todd Rundgren's birthday in today's edition of What Was First. Bearsville was born in 1969 and Todd turns 73 today.  Hit play and live the American Dream!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Plea...
15m Jun 22, 2022
15m