621: Bruce Springsteen - 'Nebraska'
Day 4 of Bruce Week. Explore the stark sounds of 1982's "Nebraska." With special guests Mike Snider and Intern Sam Lisker.
38m Jun 13, 2019
38m
620: Bruce Springsteen - 'The River'
Day 3 of Bruce Week. We explore 1980's glorious double album "The River." With special guests Mike Snider and Intern Sam Lisker.
34m Jun 12, 2019
34m
619: Bruce Springsteen - 'Darkness on the Edge of Town'
Day 2 of Bruce Week. We explore 1978's "Darkness on the Edge of Town." With special guests Mike Snider and Intern Sam Lisker.
36m Jun 11, 2019
36m
618: Bruce Springsteen - 'Born to Run'
It's Bruce Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. Five days, five classic albums, leading up to the release of Springsteen's latest album, "Western Stars." We start with the breakthrough record, 1975's "Born to Run."
35m Jun 10, 2019
35m
617: Interview - Junius Meyvant, Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with Icelandic soul singer Junius Meyvant. We talk more about music, but also about Iceland and sport! Junius Meyvant's latest album is "Across the Borders." He has a new EP on the way, called "Rearview Paradise," out Aug. 9. Learn more about Junius at juniusmeyvant.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioB...
23m Jun 07, 2019
23m
616: Interview - Junius Meyvant, Part 1
We interview Icelandic soul singer Junius Meyvant at a hotel before a show in Washington DC. Junius' story is unique and his music is powerful. This is an artist you need to know! Junius Meyvant's latest album is "Across the Borders." He has a new EP on the way, called "Rearview Paradise," out Aug. 9. Learn more about Junius at juniusmeyvant.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcast...
21m Jun 06, 2019
21m
615: Roky Erickson, Rest in Power
Roky Erickson died on May 31, 2019, at age 71. He blended psychedelia with garage rock and influenced a wide swath of musicians while dealing with mental health issues. Jim & Patrick pay tribute. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://sub...
13m Jun 05, 2019
13m
614: May New Music - Le Winston Band, Kongo Dia Ntotila
Patrick's been digging some new world music from Canada's Le Winston Band and Kongo Dia Ntotila of the UK. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with yo...
13m Jun 04, 2019
13m
613: May New Music - Gotobeds, Bleached, Tristen
What's Jim been digging? New music from Pittsburgh post-punkers the Gotobeds and L.A. indie rockers Bleached, plus a song based on an Edgar Allan Poe poem by singer Tristen. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please...
14m Jun 03, 2019
14m
612: Editing the Rolling Stones' 'Exile on Main Street'
Make "Exile on Main Street," a classic double album by the Rolling Stones, into a single album? Can it be done? Jim & Patrick give it a try. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on Apple Po...
25m May 31, 2019
25m
611: Editing the Beatles' White Album
Would the Beatles' double White Album have been better as a single album? Jim & Patrick give it a go. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your fr...
31m May 30, 2019
31m
610: Fan Mail - Tom Waits, Claypool Lennon Delirium, Masked Intruder
Listeners Paul Trap and Nola Zac talk about music new (Masked Intruder, Claypool Lennon Delirium) and old (Tom Waits). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and shar...
26m May 29, 2019
26m
609: Perfect Albums - U2, Ween, Prince, R.E.M., The Stooges
It's Guest Star time! Barret Ries of Pittsburgh joins via Skype. As a patron of the pod, he picks the topic: Perfect albums that you must listen to in order, start to finish. Featuring U2, Ween, Prince, R.E.M. and The Stooges. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or liste...
26m May 28, 2019
26m
608: Book Nook - Joy Division, Spacemen 3
Let's visit Patrick's Book Nook (now with its own theme music!). He discusses "Spacemen 3 and the Birth of Spiritualized" by Erik Morse, "Playing the Bass with Three Left Hands" by Will Carruthers and "The Searing Light, the Sun and Everything Else: Joy Division" by Jon Savage. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Go...
23m May 24, 2019
23m
607: Book - 'Capitals of Punk'
Randall Brown (of Knoxville TN band Quartjar, which provides our theme music) helps us out by interviewing author and cultural geographer Tyler Sonnichsen about his new book "Capitals of Punk: DC, Paris, and Circulation in the Urban Underground." More about Tyler Sonnichsen and "Capitals of Punk" at sonicgeography.com Follow Tyler on Twitter @sonicgeography ‏ Buy Quartjar's music at quartjar...
25m May 23, 2019
25m
606: Concert Report - The Raconteurs
We talk with Adam Coop via Skype about a super cool Raconteurs show he got to attend at Third Man Records in Nashville. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. ...
20m May 22, 2019
20m
605: Fan Mail - The National, Broken Social Scene, J Mascis and More
Two readers talk new music in this Fan Mail episode. Steven Routledge touts As I Lay Dying, Alex Lahey, Nick Lowe and the National (plus a Tom Petty cover by J Mascis). And Tom Neuerberg turns us on to the latest by Broken Social Scene. And then - sport! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, ...
21m May 21, 2019
21m
604: Fan Mail - Courtney Barnett, The Maureens, Daniel Norgren
Listener Niklas Nygards of Sweden tells us about some new music he's been digging, from Dutch band the Maureens, Swedish singer Daniel Norgren and Australia's Courtney Barnett. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show ...
21m May 20, 2019
21m
603: '80s Classic Rock - The Who, Grateful Dead, Yes, CSN
We conclude our series on classic rock in the '80s with a look at Crosby, Stills & Nash, Yes, the Who and the Grateful Dead. Rob Gates and Kevin Goff join Jim while Patrick is on vacation. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/revi...
32m May 17, 2019
32m
602: '80s Classic Rock - Paul Simon, David Bowie, Genesis
On this '80s flashback episode, we focus on artists who continued to evolve their sound: Paul Simon, David Bowie and Genesis. Rob Gates and Kevin Goff fill in for Patrick while he's on vacation. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rat...
23m May 16, 2019
23m
601: '80s Classic Rock - ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Heart and More
It's a rapid-fire episode, as we compare and contrast examples of bands' '70s vs. '80s sounds. Rob Gates and Kevin Goff join Jim (while Patrick is on vacation) to discuss ZZ Top, the J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Heart, Chicago and Kenny Loggins. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and...
31m May 15, 2019
31m
600: '80s Classic Rock - Moody Blues, John Fogerty, Tina Turner
More '80s comebacks by legacy artists. In this episode we look at the Moody Blues, John Fogerty (formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival) and Tina Turner. Rob Gates and Kevin Goff join Jim, while Patrick is on vacation. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at ...
31m May 14, 2019
31m
599: '80s Classic Rock - Steve Winwood, Beach Boys, Roy Orbison
Patrick Foster is out this week, so Rob Gates and Kevin Goff join Jim to talk about classic rock artists and how they responded to the industry in the '80s. Today, we talk about three legacy artists who made big comebacks in the MTV decade: Steve Winwood (formerly of Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith), the Beach Boys (who scored a No. 1 single in the '80s) and Roy Orbison (who had a ...
24m May 13, 2019
24m
598: 'Led Zeppelin Played Here,' Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with filmmaker Jeff Krulik about "Led Zeppelin Played Here." In this episode, audience members at Suns Cinemas in Washington DC ask Jeff some questions about the phantom Zep show of 1969. Another screening of "Led Zeppelin Played Here" will be held on May 24 at AFI Silver in Silver Spring MD. Info at afi.com/silver/ Learn more about "Led Zeppelin Played Here" at ledzep...
19m May 10, 2019
19m
597: 'Led Zeppelin Played Here,' Part 1
We interview filmmaker Jeff Krulik after a screening of his documentary "Led Zeppelin Played Here" at Suns Cinema (a super-cool theater) in Washington DC. Jeff's film explores a bit of music folklore — some say that Led Zeppelin played a show to about 50 people at the Wheaton Youth Center in Maryland in January 1969. Yet there is no physical documentation of this concert. Jeff is also well-kno...
30m May 09, 2019
30m
596: Fan Mail - Record Store Day, The Beaches
We answer some fan correspondence: William Clay Cochran shares a heartwarming story about his son and Record Store Day shopping. Gerald Chyzenski tells us about the Beaches, a new music discovery. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please r...
12m May 08, 2019
12m
595: April New Music - Nick Lowe, Budos Band, Rodrigo y Gabriela
What's Jim been digging lately? How about new music from the great Nick Lowe and instrumental soul stars Budos Band? Plus, a Pink Floyd cover by acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review t...
19m May 07, 2019
19m
594: April New Music - Fontaines D.C., Witchtrial, Starcrawler
What's Patrick been digging lately? New music from Ireland's Fontaines D.C. and Washington DC's Witchtrial. Plus, we play a Ramones cover by Starcrawler. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTune...
18m May 06, 2019
18m
593: New Zealand Rocks! - Death and the Maiden, Aldous Harding, Tiny Ruins and More
Patrick Foster and Nick Scalera wrap up Flying Nun Week II by discussing new music from New Zealand (Flying Nun Records or other). The legacy of the Dunedin Sound lives on in acts like Death and the Maiden, Aldous Harding, Tiny Ruins, Pickle Darling and Salad Boys. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, S...
42m May 03, 2019
42m
592: Flying Nun Classic Bands - The Clean, the Chills, the Bats, the Verlaines
Patrick Foster and Nick Scalera focused on classic '80s recordings from these artists last year in Flying Nun Week I, but their careers have continued in most cases. What The Clean, The Chills, The Bats and the Verlaines did after the early days. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher...
34m May 02, 2019
34m
591: Flying Nun Side Projects - David Kilgour, Chris Knox and Alec Bathgate, and More
Nick Scalera and Patrick Foster continue down the Flying Nun Records rabbit hole, this time talking about solo projects and spinoffs by David Kilgour (the Clean), Chris Knox and Alec Bathgate (Tall Dwarfs), Robert Scott, the Magick Heads and Minisnap (the Bats). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, Soun...
34m May 01, 2019
34m
590: Flying Nun in the '90s - Garageland, Headless Chickens and More
The classic art vs. commerce debate hits Flying Nun, as some artists were removed from the label in favor of more commercial musicians. Patrick Foster and Nick Scalera discuss The Headless Chickens, Superette, The Cakekitchen, Bressa Creeting Cake, Garageland and the Terminals. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, G...
38m Apr 30, 2019
38m
589: Flying Nun Records - Pin Group, Sneaky Feelings, The Stones and More
Jim is off this week, so Nick Scalera joins Patrick to discuss his favorite topic: Flying Nun Records. It's become an annual tradition. (Listen to episodes 330-334 for the first installments.) Today, they examine some early bands, including The Pin Group, Sneaky Feelings, The Stones, The Great Unwashed, Bird Nest Roys, Children’s Hour, The Doublehappys and This Kind of Punishment. Subscribe to...
53m Apr 29, 2019
53m
588: Live Show - Don Zientara, Part 3
Part 3 of our live show in front of an audience at Spaces in Chevy Chase MD, with producer Don Zientara of Inner Ear Studio. Don takes audience questions and talks about that time Foo Fighters recorded at his studio. Don also plays two of his own songs: "Into the Daylight" and "All of the Pieces." Learn more about Inner Ear Studio at http://innerearstudio.com/ Buy Don Zientara's music at Disc...
34m Apr 26, 2019
34m
587: Live Show - Don Zientara, Part 2
Part 2 of our live show from Spaces in Chevy Chase MD with producer Don Zientara of the famed Inner Ear Studio. Don discusses working with avant-garde band the Happy Flowers, among other topics, and plays two of his own songs: "You Come" and "Jr. Heartbreaker." Learn more about Inner Ear Studio at innerearstudio.com Buy Don Zientara's music at Dischord.com Listen to Don Zientara and Alex Vid...
35m Apr 25, 2019
35m
586: Live Show - Don Zientara, Part 1
Welcome Don Zientara, famous producer of DC punk bands (Fugazi, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, etc.) and a singer-songwriter in his own right. In this live show — recorded as part of Alex Vidales' DC Podfest live podcast series at Spaces in Chevy Chase MD — Don talks about how he got his Inner Ear Studio off the ground. Don also plays two songs at the end of the episode: "So Long" and "Easter Mornin...
31m Apr 24, 2019
31m
585: Fan Mail - Karen O and Danger Mouse, Strand of Oaks, Naked Giants, Unperfect, Fidlar and More
More listener picks for hot new music. We take calls from Gerald Chyzenski from Ireland by way of Canada, Scott from Georgia USA, Kjell Arne Sandvik from Norway and Steven Routledge from Scotland. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please r...
31m Apr 23, 2019
31m
584: Fan Mail - Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Oddity Road
Listeners tell us about new music they've been digging. With picks from NoLa Zac, Jesse Morin, Enrique Cruz and Steven Routledge. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your...
30m Apr 22, 2019
30m
583: Record Store Day - Weezer, Buck Owens, Brave Combo, Blind Willie McTell
To round out our Record Store Day episodes, Jim & Patrick + Mike Snider talk about their purchases. Plus, calls from Adam Coop of Kentucky and Mark Neese of Michigan. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple P...
43m Apr 19, 2019
43m
582: Record Store Day - Fleetwood Mac, Buffalo Tom, Stax Duets, Musical Youth, 12 Rods
Today we get tales of Record Store Day from four listeners! Bud Verge of Silver Spring MD, Intern Sam Lisker of Ithaca College, BJ Bonin of St. Paul MN and Keith Jacobsen of Grand Rapids MI. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/re...
35m Apr 18, 2019
35m
581: Record Store Day - The Alarm, A-ha
Ben Montgomery of Orlando talks about his Record Store Day finds. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the sho...
20m Apr 17, 2019
20m
580: Record Store Day - Bob Dylan, Jeff Tweedy, Mission of Burma, Fela Kuti
Scott Parks of Valparaiso IN tells us about his Record Store Day finds. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support t...
20m Apr 16, 2019
20m
579: Record Store Day - Brian May, Flaming Lips
Tales from Record Store Day. We start with Randall Brown of Knoxville TN, who tells us about the cool stuff he bought. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. ...
17m Apr 15, 2019
17m
578: Fan Mail - Led Zeppelin
Jim and Patrick respond to some correspondence about the recent Led Zeppelin countdown. Calls from Jimmy Lonetti and Echo Park Jimmy, plus Facebook comments from Kevin Clement and Kurt Gallagher. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please ra...
34m Apr 12, 2019
34m
577: Rarities - U.S. Saucer, Rake
Patrick digs deep into his record collection and pulls out some little-known music by rock bands U.S. Saucer and Rake. (Recorded on the back deck, with guest Jasper Colt.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Ap...
28m Apr 11, 2019
28m
576: Rarities - Bob Mould, Paul Westerberg
Jim shares some rarities from his collection (music that is unavailable or difficult to find on the streaming services). He starts with a song from Bob Mould's underappreciated mid-'90s solo career, then plays a tune from an oft-overlooked Paul Westerberg album from 2002. (Recorded on the back deck, and featuring guest Jasper Colt.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or ...
29m Apr 10, 2019
29m
575: Scott Walker and Ranking Roger, Rest in Power
Avant-garde musician Scott Walker died on March 22, 2019, at age 76. Ranking Roger of the English Beat died on March 26 at age 56. We pay tribute to both of these influential musicians. (Recorded on the back deck. Jasper Colt joins in.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneI...
22m Apr 09, 2019
22m
574: Hal Blaine and Dick Dale, Rest in Power
Legendary session drummer Hal Blaine died on March 11, 2019, at age 90. Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar, died on March 16 at age 81. We pay tribute to these important figures in pop music. (Recorded on the back deck, with guest Jasper Colt.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher a...
18m Apr 08, 2019
18m
573: Live Show and Interview - Dan Mangan, Part 3
We conclude our interview with Dan Mangan. But that's not all: We also got to record his set at DC9 in Washington DC. We present four live songs in full: "Road Regrets" "The Indie Queens Are Waiting" "Tina's Glorious Comeback" "So Much for Everyone" NOTE: There may be a curse word in the lyrics in the last song. We left it in. Cover the kids' ears. Dan Mangan's latest release is "More or ...
37m Apr 05, 2019
37m
572: Interview - Dan Mangan, Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with Dan Mangan. He talks about his relationship with his label, his bold choices of covers and more. Plus, we recorded Dan performing "Lay Low" at DC9 in Washington DC. Dan Mangan's latest release is "More or Less" on Arts & Crafts Records. Learn more about Dan at danmanganmusic.com Follow Dan on Twitter @danmanganmusic Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podc...
34m Apr 04, 2019
34m