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
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