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
1389: New Music Bonus Blast!
We start off the week by taking care of some outstanding new music business. Namely, calls from Harris King and Adam Coop that fell through the cracks in May and April, respectively.  We also ask you to give your thoughts on the new music format ideas we've tried out in the last two months and remind you that the deadline for June new music is coming up.  Hit play and get take care of your ne...
16m Jun 21, 2022
16m
1388: What Was First: ZTT Records
We close out the week with a new edition of What Was First focusing on groundbreaking electro-pop label ZTT Records. Listener Kjell Arne Sandvik suggested this label and it makes for a very interesting episode. This bite-size history lesson involves Trevor Horn, The Art of Noise and pioneering use of the Fairlight synthesizer.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or othe...
18m Jun 17, 2022
18m
1387: Fan Mail: Boston Spaceships, Touch & Go Records
More listener correspondence today! We hear from Chris from Oakland about a band related to Boston Spaceships and Vasant Ramamurthy chimes in with some memories related to Touch & Go Records.  Plus, Jim tells us about a concert he recently saw.    Hit play and get listening, listener! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Sp...
24m Jun 16, 2022
24m
1386: Fan Mail: Instrumental Madness
We crack open the correspondence bag and pull out some reactions to Episode 1345, (https://www.suburbspod.com/2022/04/15/episode-1345-instrumentals-with-bill-bangles-go-gos-nick-lowe-the-police-van-halen/) in which Bill Mulligan dropped by Patrick's basement to discuss instrumental tracks from bands that usually feature vocals.  Steven Routledge and Justin Steiner chime in and Jim has a tale t...
19m Jun 15, 2022
19m
1385: May New Music Mini-Blast Part 3
Last month, we served up the April New Music Mega-Blast and this month, we’re back with new music picks from May, this time with a twist.  We’re trying out Mini-Blasts this month, groups of two or three calls from our community mixed together. Jim and Patrick cap off the series with a Mini-Blast of their own.  Today we're serving up part three, featuring two picks from two members of the comm...
10m Jun 14, 2022
10m
1384: May New Music Mini-Blast, Part 2
Last month, we served up the April New Music Mega-Blast and this month, we’re back with new music picks from May, this time with a twist.  We’re trying out Mini-Blasts this month, groups of two or three calls from our community mixed together. Jim and Patrick cap off the series with a Mini-Blast of their own.  Here's part two, featuring Liam McIndoe, Barret Ries and Kurt Gallagher. They chose...
11m Jun 13, 2022
11m
1383: May New Music: Mini-Blast Part 1
Last month, we served up the April New Music Mega-Blast and this month, we're back with new music picks from May, this time with a twist.  We're trying out Mini-Blasts this month, groups of two or three calls from our community mixed together. Jim and Patrick with cap off the series with a Mini-Blast of their own.  To kick things off, here's part one, featuring Steve Routledge, Roger Grace an...
16m Jun 10, 2022
16m
1382: Betty Davis, Part Two
Here is the second part of a great pair of episodes (if we do say so ourselves) on visionary American funk artist Betty Davis.  Part two finds patron and pal Bob Peterson discussing the later half of Betty's career, her fallout with Island Records and eventual retreat from music.  If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen to that and then hit play on this one. Thanks very much Bob...
21m Jun 09, 2022
21m
1381: Patron Episode: Betty Davis, Part One
No, not that Bette Davis.  Today's episode is the first of a two-part Patron chat with Bob Peterson, who tells the story of Betty Davis, funk singer, fashion designer and visionary spirit.  Bob joins Jim and Patrick from his home in Wisconsin and in today's part one, he relates the tale of Betty's start in the music business (including a brief marriage to Miles Davis) and the recording of her...
29m Jun 08, 2022
29m
1380: What Was First: Sarah Records
On today's episode, we dive into another edition of What Was First, this time exploring the first release on what a recent documentary says was "possibly the most indie of all indie labels." That would be Sarah Records, the Bristol, England based label that still turns fans into obsessives — even though they ceased to exist more than 25 years ago.  Hit play and get ready for some pure UK indi...
15m Jun 07, 2022
15m
1379: What Was First: Island Records
The week begins with an episode of What Was First! Today, we take a suggestion from some guy named Jim Lenahan to investigate the first release on Island Records.  One of the most influential labels of all time, the Island story goes back 63 years to the island of Jamaica. So hit play and travel back to 1959 where Lance Haywood and his group are playing at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay. ...
14m Jun 06, 2022
14m
1378: What Was First: Triple X Records
We wrap up with week with a "bite-size history lesson" AKA an episode of What Was First.  Today's episode is on Triple X Records, a topic suggested by Rob Gates. There is plenty to learn in this episode, including stuff about Jane's Addiction, the Ramones, Dr. Dre and of course, Rhino 39. Hit play and get learning, peoples!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other ...
12m Jun 03, 2022
12m
1377: Book Nook: I Want My MTV
Jim takes over the Book Nook today and reports on a volume he read on a recent vacation: I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution. Get his take on this oral history-style book, with details on controversial videos, hard partying executives and humoring David Lee Roth.  Hit play and get your MTV! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podca...
30m Jun 02, 2022
30m
1376: The Echo Park Jimmy Universe
We kick off a new month with a series of messages from an old friend, Echo Park Jimmy AKA EPJ.  We always eventually get around to our messages and while this one is from a few months back, it's packed with thrills, spills and slap bass! Hit play and head to Echo Park, like, right now. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, ...
31m Jun 01, 2022
31m
1375: What Was First: Murderecords
The last day of May takes us to another episode of What Was First, where we explore the first release record labels.  Today, a suggestion from listener Damon Wood sends us to Canada, where we find out what was the first release on Murderecords, a label founded and run by the members of the band Sloan.  Hit play and get ready for a taste of something minty.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs o...
17m May 31, 2022
17m
1374: Patron Episode: Eric Lohrenz and music from 2002
We wrap up the week with a patron episode featuring our good friend Eric Lohrenz. He focuses on the year 2002, picking out two albums and two songs for discussion: ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead -  Source Tags & Codes Interpol - Turn on the Bright Lights Longwave -  "Everywhere You Turn"  Bats & Mice -   "Worst Comes to Worst"  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podca...
30m May 27, 2022
30m
1373: Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks!
We're still recovering from yesterday's epic April New Music Mega Blast, so here's a short recovery episode.  Roses are red  Violets are blue Happy birthday Stevie Nicks!  And check out all the episodes we've done on Fleetwood Mac, too!  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher...
7m May 26, 2022
7m
1372: April New Music Mega Blast!
They said it couldn't be done. They said it would be foolish to try. They called it flying too close to the sun.  Did we listen? Heck no.  Here is the first-ever, one-of-a-kind, super spectacular April New Music Mega Blast!  That's right, every new music submission we got for April 2022 rolled up into one amazing mix.  If you have the courage to hit play, you will hear from... (deep breath)....
1hr 12m May 25, 2022
1hr 12m
1371: What Was First: Flying Nun Records
You knew it had to happen soon or later. Here's the story of the first release on New Zealand's Flying Nun label, which we may have talked about a little bit on this podcast in the past. Thanks to a pair of Nicks and one Liam for this suggestion. Hit play and get ready to dance on the head of a pin. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includi...
15m May 24, 2022
15m
1370: What Was First: SST Records
We wrap the week with the story of the first release on one of the most iconic indie labels of all time, California's SST Records.  We fly the flag for a raging slab of punk rock that came roaring out of Hermosa Beach and blazed a trail for countless non-conformists to follow.  Hit play and dive into the pit.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platfor...
19m May 20, 2022
19m
1369: What Was First: Bloodshot Records
We are back on the What Was First bus today, with an episode suggested by some weird guy from the suburbia, a Mr. Jim Lenahan.  We travel back in time to Chicago in the year 1994 to hear the story of the very first release on Bloodshot Records.  Hit play and get ready to live a life of sin.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audio...
18m May 19, 2022
18m
1368: Dylan & Hoffman II
Tim Hoffman leads the second part of our discussion of Bob Dylan's albums from the controversial 1976 -1981 era.  The bottom line?  "Shot of Love" is a very key Dylan album.  Hit play to hear us gush.  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 SuburbsPo...
34m May 18, 2022
34m
1367: Dylan & Hoffman Part One
Tim Hoffman takes us on the Bob Dylan journey we all needed to open our minds.  Believer or non-believer, the music wins out in the end.  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...
36m May 17, 2022
36m