292: Movie Music - Nick Drake
Tom Neuerburg calls in to talk about a favorite song in a movie. That movie is ... "Serendipity." Special guest for Movie Music Week on Rockin' the Suburbs: composer and jazz musician Charlie Barnett. Listen and learn more about Chaise Lounge at chaiseloungenation.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Pl...
22m Feb 28, 2018
22m
291: Favorite Film Scores
Day 2 of Movie Music Week. We talk about some favorite film scores, with composer Charlie Barnett. (He also plays in jazz combo Chaise Lounge.) Listen and learn more about Chaise Lounge at chaiseloungenation.com 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 SuburbsP...
37m Feb 27, 2018
37m
290: How to Score a Film
Charlie Barnett joins the show to talk about writing music for films and TV (he's only written about 1,000 scores). One of his songs, "Jubilee" for the documentary "Paper Clips," was sung by Alison Krauss. And thus we kick of Movie Music Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. Charlie also writes music for his jazz band, Chaise Lounge. Listen and learn more at chaiseloungenation.com Subscribe to Rockin'...
29m Feb 26, 2018
29m
289: Van Halen - '1984'
We conclude Van Halen Week with another huge-seller, the epic "1984." Eddie plays the keys, and Dave eases the seat back. Thanks to Kevin Spain for joining the discussion all week. 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 ...
30m Feb 23, 2018
30m
288: Van Halen - 'Fair Warning,' 'Diver Down'
Today, we discuss two classic Van Halen albums — one for Eddie (1981's "Fair Warning") and one for Dave (1982's "Diver Down"). Joining us all week is guest Kevin Spain. 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...
28m Feb 22, 2018
28m
287: Van Halen - 'Women and Children First'
Have you seen Junior's grades? Have you heard Van Halen's third album, "Women and Children First" from 1980? We explore the album's delights as part of Van Halen Week, with guest Kevin Spain. 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/r...
20m Feb 21, 2018
20m
286: 'Van Halen II'
Van Halen Week continues. Today, we discuss the band's second album, released in 1979. It sold millions and was still a bit of a commercial disappointment compared to the debut. But ... "Dance the Night Away"! Thanks to Kevin Spain for joining us on these episodes. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, ...
21m Feb 20, 2018
21m
285: 'Van Halen'
Van Halen's debut album was released 40 years ago this month. And so we launch our latest album-by-album series. All week, we're talking about this epic SoCal hard rock band, with guest Kevin Spain. 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...
31m Feb 19, 2018
31m
284: Springsteen on Broadway
Our friend Jesse Jackson, of the "Set Lusting Bruce" podcast, joins us by phone to talk about his recent experience seeing "Springsteen on Broadway." We so want to go! Listen to "Set Lusting Bruce" on major podcast platforms or at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com Follow "Set Lusting Bruce" on Twitter  @SetLustingBruce Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platf...
23m Feb 16, 2018
23m
283: Tug's Deep Dive - Curtis Mayfield
The second of Tug Baker's January "deep dives." For this one, he spent a lot of time listening to the Impressions and Curtis Mayfield's solo work. 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 s...
18m Feb 15, 2018
18m
282: Tug's Deep Dive - Patti Smith
Each January, our friend Tug Baker takes a break from new music and does a deep dive into the catalog of a couple of classic artists. Today, he calls in to discuss his experiences listening to Patti Smith. 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....
18m Feb 14, 2018
18m
281: January New Music - Shame, Jay Som, Hop Along
It's Jim's turn to select choice cuts from January. He goes with "Concrete" by British post-punk band Shame and "Pirouette" by California indie rocker Jay Som. And Tug Baker calls in to talk about the new single from one of our favorites, Hop Along. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitc...
14m Feb 13, 2018
14m
280: January New Music - Shopping, Tune-Yards, Wye Oak
Patrick plays a couple of songs he discovered in January, by British post-punk band Shopping and California indie group Tune-Yards. And bonus – our friend Tug Baker joins by phone to discuss the new single by Baltimore's Wye Oak. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or l...
16m Feb 12, 2018
16m
279: Live Performance - Belle Adair
Day 4 of the House Party! Belle Adair plays 3 songs — "Neptune City," "Rest Easy" and "See it Through" — live in the Suburban Family Room (acoustic-style). Beautiful. Belle Adair's latest album, "Tuscumbia," is out now on Single Lock Records. Learn more about Belle Adair at belleadairmusic.com Follow Belle Adair on Twitter @belleadairmusic Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/...
19m Feb 09, 2018
19m
278: House Party - Crowd Questions for Belle Adair
On this episode, our party guests get a turn to ask questions of members of Belle Adair — with topics including influences, day jobs and politics. (Be sure to join us again for tomorrow's episode: The band plays live at the House Party.) Belle Adair's latest album, "Tuscumbia," is out now on Single Lock Records. Learn more about Belle Adair at belleadairmusic.com Follow Belle Adair on Twitte...
27m Feb 08, 2018
27m
277: House Party - Probing Questions for Belle Adair
The House Party with Belle Adair rages on! Today, we ask the band members a series of Probing Questions about their music fandom. (And later this week, Belle Adair plays live on the show.) Belle Adair's latest album, "Tuscumbia," is out now on Single Lock Records. Learn more about Belle Adair at belleadairmusic.com Follow Belle Adair on Twitter @belleadairmusic Subscribe to Rockin' the Subu...
30m Feb 07, 2018
30m
276: House Party - Belle Adair
It's another Rockin' the Suburbs House Party! Please welcome Belle Adair, an indie band from the Muscle Shoals area who play beautiful guitar pop. Their latest album, "Tuscumbia," is out now on Single Lock Records. The members of Belle Adair - singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Green, guitarist/singer Adam Morrow, bassist Hayden Crawford and drummer Reed Watson - hung out at Jim's house in the D...
23m Feb 06, 2018
23m
275: The Fall's Mark E. Smith, Rest in Power
Mark E. Smith died Jan. 24 at age 60. Over 40 years, he produced iconoclastic rock with highly influential band The Fall. We 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. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it w...
21m Feb 05, 2018
21m
274: Listener Favorites 2017 - Glen Campbell, Wax Fang and More
We conclude our series on listener favorites from 2017 with a roundup of calls. We cover a lot of ground, including Glen Campbell (Rest in Power), Jake Clemons, Wax Fang and St. Vincent. Enjoy. 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...
25m Feb 02, 2018
25m
273: Listener Favorites 2017 - Buckingham-McVie, Morrissey and More
The Great Bud Verge calls in to tell us about his favorite music of 2017, including Lindsey Buckingham-Christine McVie, Courtney Barnett-Kurt Vile, Morrissey and the Killers. 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...
20m Feb 01, 2018
20m
272: Listener Favorites 2017 - 'Twin Peaks'
Jay Ignacio calls to tell us about his favorite music of 2017. It's from the "Twin Peaks" soundtrack, including Chromatics and Sharon Van Etten. 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 sha...
12m Jan 31, 2018
12m
271: Listener Favorites 2017 - Great Grandpa, Chastity Belt
Taler calls in from work to tell us about her favorite music of 2017, including indie bands Great Grandpa and Chastity Belt. Plus, we pay tribute to Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries (Rest in Power). 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. Pl...
14m Jan 30, 2018
14m
270: Listener Favorites 2017 - Jason Isbell and More
When we asked our listeners to tell us about their favorite music of 2017, one artist received the most mentions. And so we present four calls that reference Jason Isbell. Plus, a few more incredible artists get some love. Thanks for the calls, John Off, Trip Bakun, Kevin Clement and Jacques Motiff. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including...
31m Jan 29, 2018
31m
269: Listener Favorites 2017 - The War On Drugs and More
Two listeners called in to tell us how much they like "A Deeper Understanding," the 2017 album by the War on Drugs. Thanks to Scott Byrd and Tom Neuerburg. 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/iTu...
9m Jan 26, 2018
9m
268: Listener Favorites 2017 - The Lees of Memory
Jon from South Carolina makes a strong case for his favorite album of last year — the obscure 24-track double album "The Blinding White of Nothing at All" by the Lees of Memory. Dig it. 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 ...
9m Jan 25, 2018
9m
267: Listener Favorites 2017 - Thundercat
Listener favorites continue. Eric calls to talk about music that delights him, while annoying his family. It's the modern yacht rock of Thundercat. 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 ...
12m Jan 24, 2018
12m
266: Listener Favorites 2017 - Valerie June, Barns Courtney
Gerald Chyzenski from Toronto calls in to talk about his favorite music of 2017, including releases by Valerie June and Barns Courtney. 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 wit...
12m Jan 23, 2018
12m
265: Listener Favorites 2017 - Lilly Hiatt, The National
Two listeners picked the same song as their favorite of 2017 — a poignant tune by Lilly Hiatt. Plus, enjoy a great guitar riff by the National. Thanks to Kevin Bartlett and Phil Ingrassia for the calls. 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. Pl...
13m Jan 22, 2018
13m
264: Listener Favorites 2017 - White Reaper
Adam Coop, aka "The Coop," calls in from Louisville to talk about his favorite music of 2017. Coming in at No. 1 ... 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. Fi...
10m Jan 19, 2018
10m
263: Listener Favorites 2017 - Portugal. The Man, St. Vincent
Barret Ries talks about his favorite music of last year. It's a tough call ... it's between two artists ... 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. Find us on ...
11m Jan 18, 2018
11m
262: Listener Favorites 2017 - Morphine, Chicago and More
It's Greg From The Chicago Suburbs' turn to talk about his favorite music of 2017. His eclectic list includes an album reissue, a documentary and a book. (If the audio on this episode does not sound up to normal quality, our apologies; we were experiencing some technical difficulties.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Sp...
11m Jan 17, 2018
11m
261: Listener Favorites 2017 - Bonny Doon and More
We promised we would dedicate a whole bunch of episodes to listeners telling us about their favorite music of 2017. So here we go. Longtime listener Jimmy Lonetti kicks off things with a countdown of his top 5 albums of last year. It's a Rockin' the Suburbs exclusive! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play...
17m Jan 16, 2018
17m
260: Echo Park Jimmy 2018!
Fan favorite and No. 1 Rockin' the Suburbs character Echo Park Jimmy returns to talk about music in the 21st Century. 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. F...
21m Jan 15, 2018
21m
259: Greatest Hits - The Cure
What's the most popular episode from our first year? The one where we talked about the Cure's best songs, featuring Matt Sebastian from the Slicing Up Eyeballs website. Enjoy it again here as we close out First Anniversary Week. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or li...
36m Jan 12, 2018
36m
258: Greatest Hits - French Horn
Why do we mock the French horn? Learn the origin in this classic episode, as First Anniversary Week continues. 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. Find us ...
25m Jan 11, 2018
25m
257: Greatest Hits - Marah
We revisit one of our favorite interviews of our first year, with rock 'n' roll savant Dave Bielanko of Marah. 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. Find us ...
35m Jan 10, 2018
35m
256: Greatest Hits - Tug
First Anniversary Week continues with a look back at that time our friend Tug Baker told us about playing in a Replacements cover band. 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 wit...
26m Jan 09, 2018
26m
255: Greatest Hits - Wives
For our first anniversary, we revisit some favorite episodes, starting with the one where our wives hung out in the basement and we talked about marital musical differences. 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 ...
23m Jan 08, 2018
23m
254: Favorite Album of 2017 - Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires
It's Patrick's turn to reveal his favorite album of the year, by Alabama rock band Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires. Dig it. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Google Play, or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on th...
11m Jan 05, 2018
11m
253: Favorite Album of 2017 - Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs
Jim reveals his favorite album of the year, the self-titled release by Toronto rock band Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Google Play, or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the we...
15m Jan 04, 2018
15m
252: Favorite Song of 2017 - Dude York
It's Jim's turn to reveal his favorite song of 2017, by Seattle indie pop band Dude York. Dig it. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Google Play, or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com E...
10m Jan 03, 2018
10m
251: Favorite Song of 2017 - Hurray For The Riff Raff
Patrick reveals his favorite song of 2017, by singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra, aka Hurray For The Riff Raff. Dig it. 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. F...
13m Jan 02, 2018
13m
250: Fan Mail Friday - Dec. 29, 2017
It's the final Fan Mail Friday of the year. What a joy it has been to get to know such great music fans. This episode features music by Megan Slankard, Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, The The, Uncle Tupelo, Blue Oyster Cult and Kvelertak. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Google Play, or at...
32m Dec 29, 2017
32m
249: Interview - Cory Branan, Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with Cory Branan, including a random question - How does one become immortalized in a Lucero song? Cory Branan is touring in support of his latest album, "Adios," on Bloodshot Records. For more information about Cory, visit corybranan.com Follow Cory on Twitter @Corybranan Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other majo...
27m Dec 28, 2017
27m
248: Interview - Cory Branan, Part 1
We hung out backstage with alt-country rocker Cory Branan. This is part of the entertaining conversation that resulted. Enjoy. Cory Branan is touring in support of his latest album, "Adios," on Bloodshot Records. For more information about Cory, visit corybranan.com Follow Cory on Twitter @Corybranan Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other ...
25m Dec 27, 2017
25m
247: The Smithereens
Pat DiNizio, leader of the Smithereens, died on Dec. 12 at age 62. We look back fondly at the seemingly out-of-time band. Rest in power, Pat. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPo...
18m Dec 26, 2017
18m
246: Fan Mail Friday - Tommy Keene
A special edition of Fan Mail Friday, dedicated to feedback we received on our interview with power pop master Tommy Keene, who died in November. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Subur...
20m Dec 22, 2017
20m
245: 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
Day 3 of our Holiday Spectacular, in which we examine various recordings of Christmas songs. Today, we look at how a children's ditty, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," became a pop-rock treat. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it ...
22m Dec 21, 2017
22m
244: 'Children Go Where I Send Thee'
Part 2 in our Holiday Spectacular 2017. In this episode, we examine an old spiritual, "Children Go Where I Send Thee," and its lasting appeal. (Including a version by Mr. Johnny Cash.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with you...
16m Dec 20, 2017
16m
243: 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'
For three episodes this week, we examine a Christmas standard. Today, it's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," which underwent a key lyrical change in the '50s to make the song more jolly. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share i...
16m Dec 19, 2017
16m