418: New Music - Waxahatchee, Swearin'
Patrick's dear friend Bradford Maylor joins the podcast. He has some intricate theories about some songs, but first he just wants to talk about new music he's digging. From Waxahatchee and Swearin'. 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...
22m Aug 27, 2018
22m
417: Fan Mail - Drag City Records, Kentucky Bands
Jimmy Lonetti calls in to talk about his love for the Drag City label. And Ken Wadsworth writes about a couple of cool Kentucky bands from back in the day: Digby and Supafuzz. 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 o...
23m Aug 24, 2018
23m
416: Fan Mail - Dan Mangan, Mitski, Lera Lynn
Our mail intern, Matt Windeler, shares his new music obsessions, including Dan Mangan, Mitski and Lera Lynn. 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. Fi...
15m Aug 23, 2018
15m
415: Fan Mail - Music Formats
More Fan Mail! All related to music formats. From listeners Kevin Clement, Christoper Clements and Mike Wagner. Featuring music by the Fixx. 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 i...
21m Aug 22, 2018
21m
414: Fan Mail - Music on TV, Carolina Rebellion Festival
It's Fan Mail time! Technically, calls for this episode. Jesse from San Antonio tells us about a Pitchfork series on great albums, and Jo Fleischer gives us a report from the Carolina Rebellion festival. 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. P...
15m Aug 21, 2018
15m
413: Aretha Franklin, Rest in Power
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16 at 76 years old. She was the Queen of Soul for a reason. But her impact went far beyond her singing ability. Jim & Patrick pay tribute, joined by Intern Sam Lisker. 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...
24m Aug 20, 2018
24m
412: Echo Park Jimmy - '80s Soundtracks
Fan favorite Echo Park Jimmy returns with a long call about his favorite '80s movie soundtracks: "Something Wild," "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "She's Having a Baby." Joining us for the deck party are Adam and Nicole Coop, Nick Scalera and Intern Sam. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, St...
34m Aug 17, 2018
34m
411: Will Hoge
Adam Coop shares his love for the music of Nashville singer/songwriter Will Hoge. Follow Adam Coop on Twitter @adamcoop16 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 friend...
19m Aug 16, 2018
19m
410: The Coops' Ticket Book
Loyal listeners Adam and Nicole Coop of Louisville drove all the way to the D.C. suburbs to take part in a deck party podcast. And they shared an amazing collection of ticket stubs from concerts they have attended, going back to the '80s. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Tun...
32m Aug 15, 2018
32m
409: July New Music - Jim James, Bad Moves, The Beths
Live from the deck party, Jim spins some new music by Louisville's Jim James (of My Morning Jacket fame) and D.C.'s Bad Moves. Plus, Nick Scalera touts New Zealand's The Beths. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera 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 Suburbs...
24m Aug 14, 2018
24m
408: July New Music - Phosphorescent, Bodega, Tom Petty
It's a deck party! We look back at new music we discovered in July. Patrick was digging releases by Athens GA singer-songwriter Matthew Houck (who goes by Phosphorescent) and hip Brooklynites Bodega. We close out with a new music pick by longtime listener Adam Coop. He's digging the previously unheard, newly released single from Tom Petty. Follow Adam Coop on Twitter @adamcoop16 Subscribe to ...
24m Aug 13, 2018
24m
407: Interview - Wax Fang, Part 2
"American Dad." Have you seen the Seth MacFarlane show? Did you know that a Wax Fang song was the basis for an episode? Now you do. Hear Scott Carney of Wax Fang tell the story in the second part of Jim's interview. Wax Fang's latest album is "Victory Laps," released last year. Learn more about Wax Fang at waxfang.com Follow Wax Fang on Twitter @WaxFang Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on A...
21m Aug 10, 2018
21m
406: Interview - Wax Fang, Part 1
Scott Carney of Wax Fang joins Jim on the front porch of a Louisville home for an interview. He talks about his trippy rock band and recording at the famous Ardent Studios in Memphis, among other topics. Wax Fang's latest album is "Victory Laps," released last year. Learn more about Wax Fang at waxfang.com Follow Wax Fang on Twitter @WaxFang Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcast...
24m Aug 09, 2018
24m
405: Interview - Yardij
Jim interviews pop-rock band Yardij, of South Florida. They talk about the band's unique name (pronounced "yardage"), singer Deja's booming voice and that time they opened for Bon Jovi (what?). Yardij's new EP is called "Face Value." Learn more about Yardij at yardij.com Follow Yardij on Twitter @YardijMusic Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platform...
23m Aug 08, 2018
23m
404: Interview - I'm With Her, Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with I'm With Her (Sarah Jarosz, Sara Watkins, Aoife O'Donovan) from the Forecastle Festival in Louisville. Today, they talk about the themes of their music and playing a rock festival as an acoustic act. I'm With Her's debut album, "See You Around," was released earlier this year on Rounder Records. Learn more about I'm With Her at imwithherband.com Follow I'm With H...
12m Aug 07, 2018
12m
403: Interview - I'm With Her, Part 1
From Forecastle, Jim interviews roots supergroup I'm With Her, featuring Sarah Jarosz, Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek) and Aoife O'Donovan (of Crooked Still). I'm With Her's debut album, "See You Around," was released earlier this year on Rounder Records. Learn more about I'm With Her at imwithherband.com Follow I'm With Her on Twitter @imwithherband Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple...
18m Aug 06, 2018
18m
402: Interview - Ron Gallo, Part 2
In the second part of our interview with Ron Gallo, from the grounds of the Forecastle Festival, we talk about the inspiration for some of his songs and the cultural significance of the guest list. Ron Gallo's latest release is "Really Nice Guys," a "concept EP" about the music business. His highly acclaimed debut album, "Heavy Meta," came out last year on New West Records. Learn more about G...
21m Aug 03, 2018
21m
401: Interview - Ron Gallo, Part 1
From the Forecastle Music Festival, Jim interviews Ron Gallo, an artist you need to know. Ron Gallo's latest release is "Really Nice Guys," a "concept EP" about the music business. His highly acclaimed debut album, "Heavy Meta," came out last year on New West Records. Learn more about Gallo at http://rongallomusic.com Follow Gallo on Twitter @rongallo Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on App...
17m Aug 02, 2018
17m
400: Interview - White Reaper + Dad, Part 2
In the second installment of the interview with Nick and Sam Wilkerson, plus their dad Mark, they talk about achieving success with White Reaper, playing major festivals and meeting famous rock stars. White Reaper's latest album is "The World's Best American Band" on Polyvinyl Records. Follow White Reaper on Twitter @WhiteReaperUSA Learn more about Mark Wilkerson's rock biographies at markwi...
16m Aug 01, 2018
16m
399: Interview - White Reaper + Dad, Part 1
Jim interviews twin brothers Nick and Sam Wilkerson of Louisville band White Reaper. And bonus — their dad Mark joins the interview too to talk about raising rockers. Mark has rock credentials having written biographies about Pete Townshend and Pearl Jam. White Reaper's latest album is "The World's Best American Band" on Polyvinyl Records. Follow White Reaper on Twitter @WhiteReaperUSA Learn...
27m Jul 31, 2018
27m
398: Guest Shot - Middle Eights
One more guest episode! Mike Wagner of Houston fills in today and talks about songs with great "middle eights." What's a middle eight, you ask? Mike will explain. Features music by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and the Replacements. Follow Mike Wagner on Twitter @top5alltime Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms...
9m Jul 30, 2018
9m
397: Guest Shot - Springsteen Covers
Guest host Jesse Jackson (of the Set Lusting Bruce podcast) is joined by Justin Steiner and Scott Parks of Valparaiso IN to discuss some favorite covers of Bruce Springsteen songs. Featuring music by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Neil Young and The Band. Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast platforms. Follow Jesse on Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW S...
24m Jul 27, 2018
24m
396: Guest Shot - Live Shows: U2, Bruce Springsteen, Jack White
Guest hosts Brett Motiff and Mike Snider discuss recent shows they've attended, including Springsteen on Broadway, U2, Jack White (with opening band Radkey) and Van Morrison. Follow Brett Motiff on Twitter @maverickman911 Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, S...
30m Jul 26, 2018
30m
395: Guest Shot - Classic Rock
Guest hosts Brett Motiff and Mike Snider of Vienna VA talk about music they grew up with, including Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Loverboy, the Rolling Stones and Tom Petty. Follow Brett Motiff on Twitter @maverickman911 Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, Sound...
27m Jul 25, 2018
27m
394: Guest Shot - Remembering College Radio
Keith Jacobsen of Grand Rapids MI and Derrick Ricca of Kalamazoo MI reminisce about their days working at the college radio station. Featuring music by Ween, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Lucious Jackson. Follow Keith on Twitter @keithjacobsen Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stit...
21m Jul 24, 2018
21m
393: Guest Book Nook - Sex Pistols, Elvis Presley, Lester Bangs
Will Pfeifer of Rockford IL fills in as host while Jim and Patrick take a week off. Will goes through his book shelf and recommends some rock tomes, including books about the Sex Pistols and Elvis Presley and works by critics Lester Bangs and Chuck Klosterman. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, incl...
22m Jul 23, 2018
22m
392: Forecastle Festival Recap
Jim is joined by friends Tom Nord, Adam Coop and Jeffrey Lee Puckett (of The Courier-Journal). They gathered on the grounds of the Forecastle Festival in Louisville on Sunday, July 15 to recap the weekend's highlights, including White Reaper, Father John Misty, Margo Price, Jenny Lewis, Jimmy Eat World, Ron Gallo and more. Read Jeffrey Lee's articles at courier-journal.com Subscribe to Rockin...
29m Jul 20, 2018
29m
391: Interview - Lee Bains III, Part 3
We conclude our interview with Lee Bains III (of the furious rock band Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires) with a discussion of protest songs and punctuation. Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires' latest release is "Youth Detention" on Don Giovanni Records. Learn more about the band at thegloryfires.com Follow Lee Bains III on Twitter @TheGloryFires Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podca...
20m Jul 19, 2018
20m
390: Interview - Lee Bains III, Part 2
In part two of our interview with Lee Bains III (of the furious rock band Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires), we talk about the recording of the band's epic double album "Youth Detention." Learn more about the band at thegloryfires.com Follow Lee Bains III on Twitter @TheGloryFires Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spot...
22m Jul 18, 2018
22m
389: Interview - Lee Bains III, Part 1
We interview Lee Bains III of the furious rock band Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires. This is an artist you need to know. In part 1, we talk about Southern identity and busting stereotypes. Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires' latest release is "Youth Detention" on Don Giovanni Records. Learn more about the band at thegloryfires.com Follow Lee Bains III on Twitter @TheGloryFires Subscribe to Roc...
21m Jul 17, 2018
21m
388: Fugazi Book
Patrick interviews Joe Gross, author of the 33 1/3 book about Fugazi's "In on the Kill Taker" album. Follow Joe on Twitter @joegross 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 ...
40m Jul 16, 2018
40m
387: Senator Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is a big music fan. We interviewed him at his office on Capitol Hill, where he discussed his love of the Replacements, the Who and Doc Watson. Then he sang and played his harmonica for us! 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 Subur...
25m Jul 13, 2018
25m
386: Forecastle Music Festival Preview
Jim talks about the artists he really wants to see at the three-day Forecastle festival in Louisville, including I'm With Her, Margo Price and Ron Gallo. Forecastle, an annual event, runs July 13-15. For more info, forecastlefest.com Follow Forecastle on Twitter @forecastle Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Goo...
23m Jul 12, 2018
23m
385: Fan Mail - Nada Surf, 4AD
We answer your correspondence! Ben Montgomery writes about his quest to get Nada Surf CDs autographed. And Kevin Clement calls to talk about how the artists of the 4AD label got him through a health scare. 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....
13m Jul 11, 2018
13m
384: June New Music - Kamasi Washington, Marisa Anderson, Nick Lowe
It's a bit of a mellow month for Patrick, in terms of new music. Not in terms of transportation!! Songs by jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington and guitarist Marisa Anderson (plus a cover by the great Nick Lowe). Rest in Power, Kia Rondo. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneI...
17m Jul 10, 2018
17m
383: June New Music - Lithics, Flasher, Weaves
Jim looks back at music discovered in June — twitchy rock from Portland's Lithics, moody rock from D.C.'s Flasher and a Canadian-on-Canadian cover by Weaves (tune by Arcade Fire). 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 sh...
15m Jul 09, 2018
15m
382: Free Stuff - Jane's CD Collection
It's the Year of Free Stuff on Rockin' the Suburbs. Today, Dan Gursky and his wife, Jane, donate a CD collection. 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 ...
32m Jul 06, 2018
32m
381: Covers - 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
More Dan Gursky + Patrick. They discuss curious cover versions of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." 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 the w...
26m Jul 05, 2018
26m
380: Phone Songs
Dan Gurksy joins Patrick to talk about songs that deal with telephones. That's it. That's the show. 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 the web ...
24m Jul 03, 2018
24m
379: Rockin' the French Horn Redux
Dan Gursky joins Patrick this week (while Jim takes a break). Today, they revisit one of Dan's favorite topics, the use of French horn in popular music. 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...
24m Jul 02, 2018
24m
378: Bourbon and Bruce
Guest host Jesse Jackson — normally of "Set Lusting Bruce" — invites his wife, Linda, to talk about their vacations to Kentucky bourbon country and their complicated relationship with the music of Bruce Springsteen. Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast platforms. Follow Jesse on Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcast...
24m Jun 29, 2018
24m
377: Springsteen in Vegas
More Jesse Jackson as guest host of "Rockin' the Suburbs." Normally, he hosts "Set Lusting Bruce." And Tom Neuerburg joins to tell his Bruce Springsteen travel story. Follow Tom on Twitter @pulptom Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast platforms. Follow Jesse on Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other...
20m Jun 28, 2018
20m
376: Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Don McLean
Jesse Jackson of "Set Lusting Bruce" continues his guest-hosting stint. Today, loyal "Rockin' the Suburbs" listener Tom Neuerburg joins to talk about artists who fans should get to know better. Tom goes with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Jesse picks Don McLean of "American Pie" fame. Follow Tom on Twitter @pulptom Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast ...
20m Jun 27, 2018
20m
375: Perfect Pop - The Crystals, Barry White
Jesse Jackson, host of “Set Lusting Bruce,” fills in for Jim & Patrick all week. Today, he talks Perfect Pop with fellow music fan Peter Chianca. They play a track by Darlene Love (which was credited to the Crystals) and another by Barry White. Visit Peter's blog "Blogness on the Edge of Town" at wickedlocal.com/springsteen Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major ...
15m Jun 26, 2018
15m
374: Bruce Springsteen - 'Darkness on the Edge of Town'
Jim & Patrick take a summer vacation. Jesse Jackson of "Set Lusting Bruce" is filling in all week. On today's episode, he talks with Peter Chianca of "Blogness on the Edge of Town" about Bruce Springsteen's "Darkness on the Edge of Town," which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Visit Peter's blog at wickedlocal.com/springsteen Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at ...
24m Jun 25, 2018
24m
373: Fan Mail - Rush, Part 2
Harris writes about friends made at a Rush show. Jo Fleischer tells us about a memorable show with 10,000 Marines. And Gerald Chyzenski offers some new insight into "The Spirit of Radio." 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/revie...
16m Jun 22, 2018
16m
372: Fan Mail - Rush, Part 1
Keith Jacobsen calls to tell us about a jukebox in his high school cafeteria. Doug Mulvihill corrects our Rototom reference. And Paul Trap asks us to solve a Rush mystery. 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...
21m Jun 21, 2018
21m
371: Fan Mail - Flying Nun Records
Tim Hamlin of New Zealand writes with reflections on Flying Nun Records. And Kjell Arne Sandvik turns us on to Norway's Perfect Pop label. 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 ...
12m Jun 20, 2018
12m
370: Echo Park Jimmy Lives!
He's been gone for a while, but Echo Park Jimmy returns with epic phone calls to the show. Some topics: "Eddie and the Cruisers," music on TV and Rush at the Richfield Coliseum. 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...
33m Jun 19, 2018
33m
369: Hockey Songs
In honor of the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory, we feature songs about hockey. Most selections were suggested by our listeners. 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...
34m Jun 18, 2018
34m