242: New Music - November 2017
We're late this month - a bunch of other stuff took priority. But now we round up a few cool songs we discovered in November. Featuring: Sunflower Bean, Naked Giants, U-Men, Angel Olsen and Street Joy. 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 ...
23m Dec 18, 2017
23m
241: Whistling Songs
Dan Gursky likes to come up with odd ideas for the show. Today he fills in for Patrick and suggests this topic: songs with whistling. Decide for yourself if that blows. 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...
21m Dec 15, 2017
21m
240: House Concerts
Our friend Dan Gursky talks about going to see a concert in a private home. It's a trend that has really taken off lately. With music by Tristen. 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 14, 2017
20m
239: House Party - Probing Questions (w/ the Paranoid Style)
Day 3 of the House Party (and no, Kevin, you can't leave soon). The Paranoid Style performs "Rock & Roll Just Can't Recall" live in the Suburban Living Room. And we play Probing Questions with the band and other party guests. The Paranoid Style's latest EP, "Underworld USA," is available from Bar/None Records. Learn more about the Paranoid Style at bar-none.com/featured-artists/#/the-paranoid...
48m Dec 13, 2017
48m
238: House Party - Less Talk More Rock (w/ the Paranoid Style)
Day 2 of the House Party, with live music by the Paranoid Style. In this episode, we play some Less Talk More Rock with the band. Players get 30 seconds to set up a song they want the house to hear. Then we play 60 seconds, then discuss the song for 30 seconds. Plus, the Paranoid Style plays "The Ambassador's Morning Lift" live in the Suburban Family Room. The Paranoid Style's latest EP, "Und...
35m Dec 12, 2017
35m
237: House Party - The Paranoid Style
We rocked the house! Jim's Suburban House, that is. It's a House Party with lots of friends and a special appearance by indie band the Paranoid Style, including a live performance of "Underworld USA" in the Suburban Family Room. The Paranoid Style's latest EP, "Underworld USA," is available from Bar/None Records. Learn more about the Paranoid Style at bar-none.com/featured-artists/#/the-paran...
35m Dec 11, 2017
35m
236: The Replacements and Other Favorites
Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa wrap up their week as guest hosts with more discussion of some of their favorite bands, including the Replacements, the Menzingers and more. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Follow Bill Kulpa @billykulpa Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/r...
31m Dec 08, 2017
31m
235: Superchunk, Gods Reflex
Guest Hosts Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa each talk about a favorite band. Superchunk for Will. Gods Reflex for Billy. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Follow Bill Kulpa @billykulpa 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...
23m Dec 07, 2017
23m
234: Polished Pop Rock
Guest hosts Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa talk about some favorite rock bands that make beautiful pop music in the studio. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Follow Bill Kulpa @billykulpa 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 shar...
25m Dec 06, 2017
25m
233: Gruff Singers
Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa (filling in as guest hosts this week) talk about bands that feature singers with "non-traditional" voices. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Follow Bill Kulpa @billykulpa 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/i...
25m Dec 05, 2017
25m
232: Meet Will and Billy
Jim and Patrick take a week off and hand over the mics to friends Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa of Rockford IL. On their first guest episode, Will and Billy talk about getting into punk rock, in different eras. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Follow Bill Kulpa @billykulpa Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platf...
22m Dec 04, 2017
22m
231: Interview - Tommy Keene, Part 3
The conclusion of our interview with Tommy Keene, conducted at Villain & Saint bar and grill in Bethesda, Md., just two months before his sudden passing. In this segment, Tommy talks about working with Paul Westerberg and Robert Pollard in the '90s, plus his biggest regrets in his music career. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major pod...
27m Dec 01, 2017
27m
230: Interview - Tommy Keene, Part 2
Our interview with power pop icon Tommy Keene, conducted just a couple of months before his sudden passing, continues with talk about his '80s solo career, including his major-label stint with Geffen. Be sure to listen to Part 3 tomorrow. 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 ...
24m Nov 30, 2017
24m
229: Interview - Tommy Keene, Part 1
Tommy Keene unexpectedly died on Nov. 22 at age 59. Just two months earlier, we had the great fortune to interview the power pop icon over drinks and dinner at Villain & Saint in Tommy's hometown of Bethesda, Md. He was just off a tour opening for Matthew Sweet, and this may be Tommy Keene's final interview. In this first of three parts, Tommy talks about his early days in the Razz and other b...
31m Nov 29, 2017
31m
228: Perfect Pop - Little Feat
One more Perfect Pop pick. New friend Steve Sickels joins the party, and brings some Little Feat with him. 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 SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@...
11m Nov 28, 2017
11m
227: Perfect Pop - Built To Spill
Our friend (and awesome drummer from Night Streets) Bobby Padavick joins the Perfect Pop party. His selection is a recent song by veteran indie band Built To Spill. 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 ...
13m Nov 27, 2017
13m
226: Perfect Pop - The Beatles
We close out this Perfect Pop Week with a true classic. Our friend Mike Snider picks a pop standard by the Beatles. 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 SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick...
12m Nov 24, 2017
12m
225: Perfect Pop - Spinners
Our friend Rob Gates pulls out a 1975 gem that combines Motown R&B with Philly soul for Perfect Pop Week. Ladies and gentlemen, the Spinners. 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...
12m Nov 22, 2017
12m
224: Perfect Pop - The Police
Brett Motiff hosted a party in his basement. We went there to record a new Perfect Pop Week. And here is his entry to the playlist, by the Police. 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 Subu...
14m Nov 21, 2017
14m
223: Perfect Pop - The Housemartins
We kick off another Perfect Pop Week with a selection from our friend Dan Gursky. The Housemartins make him happy. (Thanks to Brett Motiff for hosting the basement party.) 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. F...
12m Nov 20, 2017
12m
222: Echo Park Jimmy on Tom Petty
Fan favorite Echo Park Jimmy calls in to the show to express his grief over the passing of Tom Petty. 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 SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@subur...
15m Nov 17, 2017
15m
221: When Peter Searcy Met Squirrel Bait Fan Dave Grohl
Peter Searcy, formerly of cult band Squirrel Bait, joins by phone to talk about being asked to perform with Dave Grohl at a recent Foo Fighters show. Plus, conversation about life as a teenage punk singer, Squirrel Bait's impact, Peter's follow-up band Big Wheel and his latest solo album "Leave it All Out There." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen...
34m Nov 16, 2017
34m
220: Interview - Nicole Atkins
Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins and her amazing voice join Rockin' the Suburbs for a backstage interview at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. Nicole discusses the turmoil in her life that led to the songs on her latest album, "Goodnight Rhonda Lee." Plus, she talks about working with Tommy Stinson and the benefits of knowing one very famous New Jerseyan. Learn more about Nicole Atkins at nicol...
28m Nov 15, 2017
28m
219: Interview - JD McPherson, Part 2
The conclusion of our interview with rocker JC McPherson. He talks about exploring new musical styles on his latest album, "Undivided Heart & Soul," including his discovery of the fuzz box. Learn more about JD McPherson at jdmcpherson.com Follow JD on Twitter @jdmcphersonjr Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or a...
27m Nov 14, 2017
27m
218: Interview - JD McPherson, Part 1
Roots rocker JD McPherson has just released his most ambitious album, "Undivided Heart & Soul," with touches of garage rock, soul and new wave. We talked with JD backstage before a show at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. He discusses his passion for early rock 'n' roll — and 90-minute drives to the closest record store while growing up in rural Oklahoma. Learn more about JD McPherson at jdmc...
30m Nov 13, 2017
30m
217: Fan Mail Friday - Nov. 10, 2017
It's time to feature your feedback again! With songs by Gord Downie, Wet Secrets, Ghost, Yum Yum and Clinic. 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 SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at roc...
26m Nov 10, 2017
26m
216: Best Debut Album Openers
What are the best track 1's from debut albums? Which bands announced their presence with authority? Our listeners give us TONS of great examples. 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...
32m Nov 09, 2017
32m
215: Ticket Prices - How Much is Too Much?
What's the most you've ever spent on a concert ticket? We discuss the high cost of shows these days, and what bands are worth it. With lots of listener input. 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...
23m Nov 08, 2017
23m
214: '60s Music Compendium'
We interview Dave Kinzer, who has compiled the most amazingly comprehensive set of lists about 1960s popular music. In "The 60s Music Compendium," he categorizes every song that hit the Billboard Hot 100 in that decade — nearly 7,000 songs — over a variety of attributes. Learn more about "The 60s Music Compendium" and its predecessor, "The 80s Music Compendium," at davekinzer.com Subscribe to...
19m Nov 07, 2017
19m
213: Fats Domino, Rest in Power
Antoine "Fats" Domino died at age 89 on Oct. 24, 2017. We pay tribute to this underappreciated rock 'n' roll pioneer. 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 SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patri...
23m Nov 06, 2017
23m
212: New Music - October 2017
October just ended. So it's time to talk about a few cool new songs we discovered. Featuring King Krule, Pugwash, Florist and AK/DK. Plus, a closing cover of an Elvis Costello song by Lydia Loveless. (All with special guest Sam Lisker, aka "Intern Sam.") Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Plea...
20m Nov 03, 2017
20m
211: Intern Sam Loves Motown
You've heard about the legend of Intern Sam. Now meet Sam Lisker, the college student who helps us out with SuburbsPod.com. He talks about being 20 going on 40. 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 t...
24m Nov 02, 2017
24m
210: Live Show - Audience Participation
We conclude Suburbs Live with some audience participation. We ask about their first album, first concert, artist their friends would be surprised they like, and favorite new song/album. It's super fun. PLUS, Lisa Said performs "Some Dudes," off her new EP "Estranged." Recorded at Black Walnut Brewery in Leesburg VA. Learn more about Lisa Said at lisasaid.com Buy Lisa Said's CDs or digital do...
39m Nov 01, 2017
39m
209: Live Show - Less Talk More Rock
At our Suburbs Live event, guest Lisa Said joins us in a game of Less Talk More Rock. We each pick three songs. We get 30 seconds to set up our song, then the song is played for 1 minute, then we all get 30 seconds to discuss the song. Plus, Lisa Said performs "Regular Guy" from her new EP "Estranged" at the end of the show. Recorded in front of a live audience at Black Walnut Brewery in Leesbu...
36m Oct 31, 2017
36m
208: Live Show - Meet Lisa Said
It's Rockin' the Suburbs Live! We interview singer-songwriter Lisa Said in front of an audience at Black Walnut Brewery in Leesburg VA. And she plays an original song too. Enjoy a performance of "Peel the Moon," from Lisa's new EP "Estranged." Learn more about Lisa Said at lisasaid.com Buy Lisa Said's CDs or digital downloads at lisasaid.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple...
33m Oct 30, 2017
33m
207: Halloween - Costumed Rockers
For the Halloween season, we engage in a spirited discussion of rock bands that perform in costume. 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 SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbs...
25m Oct 27, 2017
25m
206: Sex Pistols - 'Never Mind the Bollocks'
Perhaps the single-most influential album was released 40 years ago. "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" came out on Oct. 28, 1977. It was the band's only studio album, and it's safe to say that rock music has never been the same. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/re...
30m Oct 26, 2017
30m
205: Book Nook - NYC in the 2000s, Beatles
Patrick just finished two books and wants to share them with you. The first is "Meet me in the Bathroom," by Lizzy Goodman, an oral history of the New York music scene in the 2000s, which brought us the Strokes, Vampire Weekend, Interpol, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem and many other cool indie bands. The second book is "You Never Give me Your Money" by Peter Doggett, about the business a...
22m Oct 25, 2017
22m
204: Yep Roc's 20th Anniversary, Part 2
More of our conversation with Glenn Dicker and Billy Maupin of Yep Roc as the super cool indie label celebrates its 20th anniversary. There's a great story in here about a lunch box. Learn more about Yep Roc at yeproc.com 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...
24m Oct 24, 2017
24m
203: Yep Roc's 20th Anniversary, Part 1
We talk with Glenn Dicker and Billy Maupin of Yep Roc, an impressive independent label that is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It's roster includes established artists like Nick Lowe, Chuck Prophet and such emerging artists as Mandolin Orange and the Stray Birds. They discuss the changing music business of the past two decades. Learn more about Yep Roc at yeproc.com Subscribe to Rockin' the...
25m Oct 23, 2017
25m
202: Perfect Pop - Raspberries, Beatles, Young Rascals
Matthew Sweet joins the pod again, this time to talk about two songs he considers Perfect Pop. Plus, a listener pick closes out the week. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/revie...
22m Oct 20, 2017
22m
201: Perfect Pop - R.E.M., Bad Examples
Listeners pick Perfect Pop songs by R.E.M. and Chicago's the Bad Examples. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. 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 frie...
20m Oct 19, 2017
20m
200: Perfect Pop - The Jam, Style Council
The music of Paul Weller is feature in this installment of our Perfect Pop series. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. 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 y...
16m Oct 18, 2017
16m
199: Perfect Pop - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Stars
Two more listener nominees for Perfect Pop: songs by Motown legends Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and Toronto band Stars. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. 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 A...
17m Oct 17, 2017
17m
198: Perfect Pop - Slade, Marshall Crenshaw, Descendents
It's another Perfect Pop Week, with listener selections and celebrity guests. Today's episode includes picks by Tommy Stinson. Songs by Slade, Marshall Crenshaw and the Descendents (from a listener). Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other m...
21m Oct 16, 2017
21m
197: Tom Petty: 3 Meaningful Songs
These aren't necessarily Tom Petty's three best songs (there are so many from which to choose), but these are the last three we want to hear as we remember the rock legend. Friend Phil Ingrassia joins Jim & Patrick for Tom Petty Week. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple ...
26m Oct 13, 2017
26m
196: Tom Petty: Listener Calls
Day 4 of Tom Petty Week. We take listener calls! We love listener calls! The listeners love Tom Petty (rest in power). Also, friend Phil Ingrassia sits in. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at ...
28m Oct 12, 2017
28m
195: Tom Petty: Listener Emails, Washington Post Editor
Day 3 of Tom Petty Week. We talk with David Malitz of the Washington Post and read some listener emails about Petty's music and his sense of humor. Also, friend Phil Ingrassia sits in. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other m...
26m Oct 11, 2017
26m
194: Tom Petty: Matthew Sweet, Chuck Prophet Pay Tribute
Tom Petty Week continues. We call Matthew Sweet and Chuck Prophet to get their takes on the rock/pop legend. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. 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 ...
31m Oct 10, 2017
31m
193: Tom Petty: Remembering a Legend
With the sudden loss of a legend, we are dedicating a whole week of shows to Tom Petty. First up, a general tribute discussion including guest Phil Ingrassia. Plus, friend and superfan Mike Snider weighs in. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoo...
27m Oct 09, 2017
27m