Rockin' the Suburbs

2348: The Laughing Hyenas… Live!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Mark Neese checks in with his thoughts on a new live album by the Ann Arbor, Michigan band Laughing Hyenas, while Patrick shares a 1989 live review he wrote on the group.

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2347: Thin Lizzy With Jo Fleischer: Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend) to discuss his love of the band. In the final part of the series, Jo discusses events after Thin Lizzy broke up and tells stories of meeting two of the key people in the band’s story. Many thanks, Jo!

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2346: Thin Lizzy With Jo Fleischer: Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend) to discuss his love of the band. In part two, Jo picks up the Thin Lizzy story in 1979 and takes us through the group’s final album in 1983, with stops along the way for a Phil Lynott solo LP and an appearance by Midge Ure.

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2345: A Dive Into Thin Lizzy With Jo Fleischer: Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend) to discuss his love of the band. In the first part of the series, Jo recalls how a long commute and the band’s album Live and Dangerous got him hooked on Thin Lizzy.

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2344: Second Album Syndrome with Steven Routledge Part Two: The Stone Roses and The Darkness

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In the second of a two-episode series, Steven Routledge joins Patrick to defend the second album from the Stone Roses (Second Coming) and tell a tale of The Darkness (that brings the conversation back to Radiohead). Many thanks, Steven.

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2343: Second Album Syndrome with Steven Routledge Part One: Radiohead’s The Bends

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In the first part of a two-episode series, Steven Routledge joins Patrick to discuss and analyze the second album from Radiohead, The Bends. The record broke the band big in the UK, got them a headlining spot at Glastonbury and was a top 10 hit, while it only made number 88 on the US charts.

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2342: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Tim Hoffman on Shot of Love

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

An induction ceremony takes place on today’s episode, as Tim Hoffman places Bob Dylan’s sublime 1981 album Shot of Love into the Dylan Album Hall of Fame.

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2341: '90s Album Madness - A Champion is Crowned!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It's our last '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli - and Bill Mulligan! - join Jim and Patrick to recap the Final Four and announce the champion ... They Might Be Giants "Flood."

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2340: February 2026 New Music 8: Tailgunner, Wicked Smile, Starbenders, The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It’s the last ride for the February 2026 New Music Train as it looks forward to some rest before its next journey. Sunny Varney and Patrick steer it into the depot, with new tunes from Tailgunner, Wicked Smile, Starbenders and The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis.

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2339: February 2026 New Music 7: Ratboys, Buck Meek, I’m With Her, Sahara Hotnights, Brown Horse

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Jason Goebel and Niklas Nygards are aboard the February 2026 New Music Train in this episode, traveling between New York City and Ipswich, UK (where Niklas is supporting his beloved football club). Along the way, we hear discussion of new work from Ratboys, Buck Meek, I’m With Her, Sahara Hotnights and Brown Horse.

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2338: '90s Album Madness - Final Four Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli - and Bill Mulligan! - join Jim and Patrick to recap the Elite Eight and preview the Final Four.

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2337: February 2026 New Music 6: Dead Pony, Lucia & The Best Boys, The Linda Lindas, Push Push, Dimscua

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2026 New Music Train is chugging between Scotland and Ireland today, with Roger Grace and Liam McIndoe at the controls. They both have big bags of new music to share, which means the likes of Dead Pony, Lucia & The Best Boys, The Linda Lindas, Push Push and Dimscua are featured in this episode.

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2336: February 2026 New Music 4: Angine de Poitrine, Twisted Teens, Bill Callahan, Prosa

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Driving the February 2026 New Music Train today are Mike Kohli and Harris King, so the new music blasting from the sound system will definitely be great. That music comes from Angine de Poitrine, Twisted Teens, Bill Callahan and Prosa.

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2335: February 2026 New Music 3: Altin Gun, Ratboys, Angine de Poitrine, Mirah, Heavenly, Gord Downie and the Sadies

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2026 New Music Train is back after a ‘90s Album Madness update and there are a pair of new music aficionados on board in the form of Bob Peterson and Michael Zwirn. They wax lyrical about new songs from Altin Gun, Ratboys, Angine de Poitrine, Mirah, Heavenly and Gord Downie and the Sadies.

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2334: '90s Album Madness - Elite 8 Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:36:03 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the second half of the Sweet Sixteen and preview the Elite Eight.

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2333: February 2026 New Music 3: Angine de Poitrine, White Reaper, Will Hoge, Mod Lang

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode finds the February 2026 New Music Train cruising between Louisville and Illinois, with Adam Coop and Paul Hayden at the controls. They provide the lowdown on singles (Coop) and an album (Paul) from Angine de Poitrine, White Reaper, Will Hoge and Mod Lang.

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2332: February 2026 New Music 2: Green Carnation, Myrath, Ovven, Prism Shores, The Boojums

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2026 New Music Train is itching to get on the tracks and carry our listeners wherever their ears want to go. The journey begins in Scotland, where New Music OG Steve Routledge hops on board, and continues to just outside Baltimore to pick up Kevin Porter. Along the way, you’ll hear about new tunes from Green Carnation, Myrath, Ovven, Prism Shores and The Boojums.

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2331: '90s Album Madness - Halfway Through the Sweet 16

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the first half of the Sweet Sixteen and preview the remaining matchups in the Sweet Sixteen.

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2330: February New Music - Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Hitmen, Deathcrash, Howling Bells

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Jim starts up the February New Music train with songs by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, the Hitmen, Deathcrash and Howling Bells.

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2329: Perfect Pop: Walk Away Renee

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Paul Hayden gets in touch with a submission for the Perfect Pop Pantheon. His selection is an unforgettable tune by New York City band The Left Banke, released in 1966: “Walk Away Renee.”

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2328: '90s Album Madness - We Have a Sweet 16!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the second round in the Hosts Quadrant and preview the Sweet Sixteen round in the Sales and Critics quadrants.

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2327: Second Album Syndrome: Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Bob Peterson has selected an album for our Second Album Syndrome series, discussing his love for the sophomore effort from Jimi Hendrix (as The Jimi Hendrix Experience), Axis: Bold As Love.

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2326: The Oldest Irish Music Patrick Could Find (In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day)

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick set out to find some old Irish recordings in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and he succeeded, going way back in the stacks for some wax cylinders recorded over 120 years ago.

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2325: ’90s Album Madness – 2nd Round, Listeners and Hosts Quadrants

Rockin' the Suburbs — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:31:00 +0000

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Patrick to recap the second round in the Listeners Quadrant and preview the second round in the Hosts Quadrant.

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2324: Second Album Syndrome, Part Four

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we dive into a new series of episodes on the fabled Second Album Syndrome. As Patrick explains in the first episode, SAS is not a hot new band, but the challenge of following up a debut that was a critical or commercial success. In the final installment, it’s time for the second album Hall of Shame, featuring records by Moby Grape, LL Cool J, Elastica, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Darkness and The Stone Roses.

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2323: Second Album Syndrome, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we dive into a new series of episodes on the fabled Second Album Syndrome. As Patrick explains in the first episode, SAS is not a hot new band, but the challenge of following up a debut that was a critical or commercial success. In this episode, it’s more strong second albums, featuring Rainbow, Heart, Television, A Tribe Called Quest, Metallica and Beastie Boys.

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2322: '90s Album Madness - 2nd Round, Critics and Listeners Quadrants

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim to recap the second round in the Critics Quadrant and preview the second round in the Listeners Quadrant.

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2321: Second Album Syndrome, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we dive into a new series of episodes on the fabled Second Album Syndrome. As Patrick explains in the first episode, SAS is not a hot new band, but the challenge of following up a debut that was a critical or commercial success. While the first episode dealt with Patrick’s bad experience with SAS, part two focuses on a good experience: “Reckoning” following up “Murmur.”

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2320: Second Album Syndrome, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we dive into a new series of episodes on the fabled Second Album Syndrome. As Patrick explains in the first episode, SAS is not a hot new band, but the challenge of following up a debut that was a critical or commercial success. First up, we’ll hear about Patrick’s first encounter with SAS in the form of Men Without Hats.

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2319: '90s Album Madness - Second Round, Sales and Critics Quadrants

Rockin' the Suburbs — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:34:43 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analyst Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to recap the second round in the Sales Quadrant and preview the second round in the Critics Quadrant.

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2318: A Brief Tour of Patrick’s Shazam History

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick has been looking through the songs he identified with Shazam and he has questions… for himself.

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2317: The Albums of 1975: Still Crazy After All These Years

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Mark Neese takes over the pod today, following up on a series of episodes we did on the music of 1975 (Episodes 2240-2244). Mark’s focus is Paul Simon’s iconic 1975 record, Still Crazy After All These Years.

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2316: January 2026 New Music 9: ASAP Rocky, Julian Lage, Bonerama, The Molotovs

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick was doing his usual maintenance on the January 2026 New Music Train when he discovered two people passed out at the back of the caboose. It was Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan and they were both holding new music picks. So today’s episode is for them and their discussion of music by ASAP Rocky, Julian Lage, Bonerama and The Molotovs.

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2315: ’90s Album Madness – First Round, Hosts Quadrant and Second Round, Sales Quadrant

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick is joined by Mike Kohli and Jason Goebel (bracket analysts extraordinaire) to recap the first round of the host quadrant of our 90’s Album Madness tournament. The trio also preview the second round match up in the sales quadrant.

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2314: January 2026 New Music 8: Imarhan

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick has rounded up the January 2026 New Music Train and is heading back to the depot to get it cleaned up, have the oil changed and given a wash and wax. On the way, he discusses the new album from Algerian group Imarhan.

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2313: January 2026 New Music 7: Dry Cleaning, Blackwater Holy Light, Black Pistol Fire, Gluecifer

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The January 2026 New Music Train has a pair of midwestern riders aboard on this episode: Mark Neese from Michigan and Sunny Varney from Illinois. The pair dish on new tunes from Dry Cleaning, Blackwater Holy Light, Black Pistol Fire and Gluecifer.

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2312: January 2026 New Music 6: Geologist, Winged Wheel, Landy Hekt

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, we find the January 2026 New Music Train whistling through upstate South Carolina, with that noted new music aficionado Harris King sitting right up front. He’s in control of the sound system and spins new work from Geologist, Winged Wheel and Landy Hekt.

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2311: January 2026 New Music 5: Alter Bridge, Sludge Mother, The Beaches, Megadeth

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The January 2026 New Music Train has been rolling around Scotland for a few days and it pulled into a platform where Roger Grace is waiting. He climbs aboard with some picks from himself and his wife Hillary, which means we’ll hear about new sounds from Alter Bridge, Sludge Mother, The Beaches and Megadeth.

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2310: '90s Album Madness - First Round, Listeners and Hosts Quadrants

Rockin' the Suburbs — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analyst Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to recap the first round in the Listeners Quadrant and preview the first round in the Hosts Quadrant.

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2309: January 2026 New Music 4: Amanda Bergman, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jesper Lindell

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0000

After a long journey across the Atlantic yesterday, the January 2026 New Music Train turns right around and crosses it again, ending up in Sweden, where Niklas Nygards is waiting patiently on the platform. Once aboard, Niklas buys a round of drinks and shares new music from Amanda Bergman, Courtney Marie Andrews and Jesper Lindell.

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2308: January 2026 New Music 3: Sault, Joe Glass, Witch Post, Guv

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The January 2026 New Music Train is back from Scotland and chugging around Wisconsin and Maryland, with Bob Peterson and Kevin Porter on board. This duo of new music connoisseurs dish on new tunes from Sault, Joe Glass, Witch Post and Guv.

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2307: January 2026 New Music 2: Blackwater Holylight, MOL

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time to put the January 2026 New Music Train in the hands of the listeners and what better way to do that than by turning the keys over to Steven Routledge. He rides across the Scottish lands and fills us in on new releases from Blackwater Holylight and MOL.

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2306: January New Music - Dash Rip Rock, A$AP Rocky, Courtney Barnett and Waxahatchee, the Sha La Das

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Jim starts up the January New Music train with songs by Dash Rip Rock, A$AP Rocky, Courtney Barnett with Waxahatchee, and the Sha La Das.

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2305: '90s Album Madness - First Round, Critics and Listener Quadrants

Rockin' the Suburbs — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:49:04 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the first round in the Critics Quadrant and preview the first round in the Listeners Quadrant.

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2304: Rev. Gary Davis Story Part Four: The Lasting Influence of Rev. Gary Davis

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to present a series of episodes on the guitarist and teacher Rev. Gary Davis. Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to guide us through Davis’ incredibly influential career. In the final episode of the series, Kurt wraps up proceedings with some great tales of his interactions with some of the Rev.’s students and reveals how Davis protected himself. Big thanks once again to Kurt Gallagher.

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2303: Rev. Gary Davis Story Part Three: From Stefan Grossman to Peter, Paul and Mary

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to present a series of episodes on the guitarist and teacher Rev. Gary Davis. Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to guide us through Davis’ incredibly influential career. In the third installment, Kurt opens the discussion of one of Davis’ students, Stefan Grossman, as well as telling us about the song that earned Rev. and Annie enough money to buy a house.

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2302: Rev. Gary Davis Story Part Two: From Durham to New York City

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to present a series of episodes on the guitarist and teacher Rev. Gary Davis. Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to guide us through Davis’ incredibly influential career. Today, the Rev. meets someone in Durham who changes his life and decides to try his luck in New York.

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2301: Rev. Gary Davis Story Part One: Introducing Rev. Gary Davis

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to present a series of episodes on the guitarist and teacher Rev. Gary Davis. Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to guide us through Davis’ incredibly influential career and we’ll start at the beginning, from his birth through his time playing Piedmont Blues around Durham, North Carolina.

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2300: '90s Album Madness - First Round, Sales and Critics Quadrants

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the first round in the Sales Quadrant and preview the first round in the Critics Quadrant.

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2299: Punk’s Not Dead

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick feels it is important in our current day and age to remind everyone that Punk’s Not Dead. By way of example, he holds up Cincinnati, Ohio band Motorbike.

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2298: Rest in Power Bob Weir, Encore

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick is joined by Rob Gates, Kevin Bartlett and Jason Goebel to discuss the musical legacy of Bob Weir, who passed on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. In the final episode of this three-part tribute, there are memories galore of seeing Bobby play live, as well as discussion of one of his key songwriting partners.

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2297: Rest in Power Bob Weir, Set 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Patrick is joined by Rob Gates, Kevin Bartlett and Jason Goebel to discuss the musical legacy of Bob Weir, who passed on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. In the second episode of this three-part tribute, the guys discuss Bob’s guitar style and where the musical legacy he created might be heading next.

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2296: Rest in Power Bob Weir, Set 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick is joined by Rob Gates, Kevin Bartlett and Jason Goebel to discuss the musical legacy of Bob Weir, who passed on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. In the first episode of this three-part tribute, the panel share their stories of discovering the Grateful Dead and Bob.

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2295: Jim and Patrick Pick the Best Music of 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick put a bow on our annual review of the best music of 2025, each picking three selections: song of the year, album of the year and what has now become known as the Kevin Porter Challenge. This episode contains music from Lola Kirke, The Sprints, The Cowboys, Girlmath, Sudan Archives and Cameron Winter.

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2294: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 18

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners and we are down to the final two submissions. Craig Rosen and Paul Trap are more than up for the task of hitting cleanup, picking music from Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, St. Paul & the Broken Bones and Fizzle Like A Flood.

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2293: '90s Album Madness - Bracket Reveal

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0000

It's time for another Music Madness tournament! This time it's '90s albums!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to break down the bracket overall and preview the Sales Quadrant matchups.

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2292: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 17

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We’re getting down to the final few submissions and this one is a gem from Mike Kohli. He picks three great pieces of music from McLusky, Population II and Rosalia to share with you, listener.

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2291: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 16

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today, the inimitable BJ Bonin takes us on a journey through his 2025 in music, featuring tunes from Valarie June, Jim Gruidl, Smut and The New Eves.

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2290: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 15

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We have a triple header to close out the week, featuring best of 2025 picks from Noah Crane, Sunny Varney and Kevin Bartlett. Get ready for a plethora of great songs from last year!

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2289: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 14

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In today’s episode, we hit you with a double shot of Bill Mulligan and Justin Steiner, who deliver a fantastic set of picks from 2025, including Gweeno and Deep Sea Diver.

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2288: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 13

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Mike Snider and Jason Goebel take center stage in today’s episode, talking up their favorites from last year, including Mavis Staples and Cmat.

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2287: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 12

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In today’s episode, it’s David Leedy from Kenosha and Mark Neese from Okemos. They discuss music from Tyler Childers, My Morning Jacket, Ladybird, Wet Leg and (The London) Suede.

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2286: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 11

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. First, we hear from Niklas Nygards in Sweden, followed by Jay Ignacio from the suburbs of Louisville. Between them, these two astute music lovers come up with a big batch of great music from 2025, including Future Cloud & Radar and Mei Semones, among others.

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2285: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Ten

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We stay in Europe for the follow-up Roger Grace’s picks and check in with Liam McIndoe in Dublin. Liam offers a roundup of some of his favorite live shows of 2025, as well as picks for favorite song and album.

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2284: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Nine

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Scotland beckons today, as Roger Grace’s call wrapping his favorite music from last year is jam-packed. It features music from Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, The Last Dinner Party, Those Damn Crows, Bratakus, Black Stone Cherry and Wet Leg.

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2283: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Eight

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In this installment, we hear from our pal from California, Jeff Frank and Kevin Clement, who wraps up his 2025 in music from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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2282: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Seven

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. This episode features selections from Bob Peterson, who has been discovering and sharing great music on the podcast for several years. His top picks from last year include music from Hotline TNT, Wet Leg and Wisconsin Space Program.

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2281: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Six

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Eric Lohrenz checks in today with selections that feature his pick and some from a pair of fine furry friends named Willie and Uzi. Then we head to Louisville, where Adam Coop is dishing up three great picks from 2025.

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2280: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Five

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Harris King delivers the goods in this episode, selecting from the plethora of 2025 music he listened to. His three selections include Deep Sea Diver, The Chills and Pot-Pot.

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2279: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Four

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today we head to beautiful Cornicopa, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Superior to hear from our old friend Peter Nordgren. After that, it’s Kevin Porter checking in with his 2025 favorites. A bumper crop of great music from 2025!

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2278: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Paul Hayden is today’s guide, taking us through his favorite music of 2025 (along with some intriguing honorable mention picks). You’ll hear music from Guided By Voices’ Thick, Rich and Delicious and The Boojums self-titled album.

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2277: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today’s focus is on the voice of Kurt Gallagher, who checks in from the suburbs of New York City with his selections for the best music of 2025, featuring S.G. Goodman, The Dream Eaters and Daughter of Swords.

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2276: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We begin with the OG of new music, Steven Routledge and his selections from the tons of music he heard in 2025.

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2275: Exploring the Top Classical Albums of 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick consults a few of his favorite publications as a guide to some of the best classical releases of 2025.

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2274: Exploring the Top Jazz Albums of 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick consults a few of his favorite publications as a guide to some of the best jazz records of 2025.

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2273: Behind the Music Video: Ace Frehley

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Jim's friend George Mannes joins the podcast to talk about that time he worked as a production assistant on the music video shoot for the 1988 song "Insane" by Frehley's Comet.

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2272: Rest in Power: Joe Ely

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

West Texas musical icon Joe Ely passed away recently at the age of 78. Listener David Lee contributes his appreciation of Ely’s music and Patrick chips in, too. Rest in Power, Joe.

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2271: It’s a Holiday Miracle! Highland Park Harry, Silver Lake Larry and EPJ

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

A holiday gift for all our listeners has arrived at the last minute in the form of a call from longtime friend of the show, EPJ and all his pals. Happy Holidays to all!

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2270: November 2025 New Music 6: Blackwater Holylight, Troy Kingi, Speedclaw, Kadavar, The Riptide Rats

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The November 2025 New Music Train veers from Dublin to Illinois in today’s episode, with both Liam McIndoe and Sunny Varney eager to share their discoveries. Songs from Blackwater Holylight, Troy Kingi, Speedclaw, Kadavar and The Riptide Rats are on the musical menu.

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2269: November 2025 New Music 5: Snocaps, Armand Hammer, De La Soul, Goose

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The November 2025 New Music Train takes a run through the woods and then heads down to NYC in today’s episode, with Noah Crane and Jason Goebel on board. The soundtrack is new work from Snocaps, Armand Hammer, De La Soul and Goose.

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2268: November 2025 New Music 4: Runo Plum, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Massive Wagons, Nina Nesbitt, Linzi Clark

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

One of the final intercontinental journeys of the year is on tap for the November 2025 New Music Train in this episode, as Kevin Porter hops on board near Baltimore and Roger Grace is on the platform in Scotland. You’ll get the freshest new music picks from Kevin and Roger, with songs from Runo Plum, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Massive Wagons, Nina Nesbitt and Linzi Clark.

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2267: November 2025 New Music 3: Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, The Lemon Twigs, Lifeguard, Sharp Pins, Motrik, Sister Ray Davies

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The November 2025 New Music Train heads up to Wisconsin and then down to South Carolina in today’s episode, picking up Bob Peterson and Harris King along the way. These two new music gurus guide you through new songs from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, The Lemon Twigs, Lifeguard, Sharp Pins, Motrik and Sister Ray Davies.

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2266: November 2025 New Music 2: Oromet, King Hannah, Neil Young

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The November 2025 New Music Train has been driven out of the depot by Jim and is ready for a haul across the Atlantic to pick up our New Music OG Steven Routledge. He puts a seasonal twist on his picks this month, with new music from Oromet, King Hannah and Neil Young.

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2265: November New Music - Home Front, Hatchie, Pulp

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Jim starts up the November New Music train with songs by Home Front and Hatchie. Plus, a Johnny Cash cover by Pulp.

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2264: We Lost a Member of the Community - Bob Popik, Rest in Power

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0000

We note the sad passing of Bob Popik, DJ for the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, and replay a Rockin' the Suburbs episode on which he talked about his favorite band, the Smiths.

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2263: Rockin’ The Suburbs Year-End Picks Add A New Twist

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Listener Kevin Porter joins Patrick in this episode to outline an idea he had for Best of 2025 picks: adding an option to include a song or album that you missed when it came out, but discovered at the end of the year. Kevin and Patrick provide some examples in the form of Annie DiRusso, Ned Rothenberg and Prewn.

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2262: Perfect Pop: Hank Williams ‘(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and to wrap up the series, he goes to an all-time classic from 1951: Hank Williams and the Drifting Cowboys doing “(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle).”

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2261: Perfect Pop: The Carter Family ‘Single Girl, Married Girl’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and he ventures back to what some scholars call the “Big Bang” of modern country music: The 1927 Bristol Sessions. The Carter Family’s “Single Girl, Married Girl” goes into the Perfect Pop Hall of Fame in this episode.

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2260: Perfect Pop: Deana Carter ‘Strawberry Wine’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and today he turns to an artist whose debut single became a number-one hit in the summer of 1996: Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine.”

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2259: Perfect Pop: George Jones and Tammy Wynette ‘We’re Not the Jet Set’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and what better place to start than with the First Couple of Country Music, George Jones and Tammy Wynette?

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2258: Rest in Power: Steve Cropper

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Paul Hayden joins Patrick to discuss the music and legacy of legendary Memphis guitarist Steve Cropper, who passed away this week at the age of 84.

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2257: The Montreux Casino Fire’s Place in the History of Rock and Roll

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

December 4, 1971: Look out the window at that fire … and the smoke on the water.

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2256: Get Your Rockin' the Suburbs Christmas EP! Rockin' the Holidays!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Ho ho ho, peoples! We put out a four-song Christmas EP! On red 7-inch vinyl! It's called "Rockin' the Holidays," and you can order your own copy at suburbspod.com/holiday-record

On today's episode, Jim explains why Rockin' the Holidays - featuring original songs by Wingtip Sloat, Frank Muffin, Quartjar and Harborcoat - is the perfect stocking stuffer.

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2255: 'Yuletunes' - A Collection of Alternative Pop Christmas Songs

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Happy Holidays, peoples! Jim's gift to you is the 1991 album "Yuletunes."

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2254: Rest in Power: Jimmy Cliff

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We pay tribute to the influential reggae artist Jimmy Cliff, who passed last week at the age of 81.

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2253: Perfect Pop - Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Jim inducts "I Wanna Be Loved" by the Heartbreakers into the Perfect Pop Pantheon. And makes a bold claim.

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2252: Rocktober 2025 New Music 8: Lisa O’Neill, Just Mustard, Lankum

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It’s the final trip for the Rocktober 2025 New Music Train, so why not make it a special one and pick up Liam McIndoe in Dublin? Liam climbs aboard with a trio of picks featuring new music from Lisa O’Neill, Just Mustard and Lankum.

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2251: Rocktober 2025 New Music 7: Nektar, Courtney Marie Andrews, Moundrag, Southern River Band, Laura Cox

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The Rocktober 2025 New Music Train makes one of its famous cross-continental journeys today, going from Sweden to Illinois. That makes Niklas Nygards and Sunny Varney your guides and they will bring you the latest on new material from Nektar, Courtney Marie Andrews, Moundrag, Southern River Band and Laura Cox.

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2250: Rocktober 2025 New Music 6: The Bats, Possible Humans, Upchuck

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It's a trip through upstate South Carolina for the Rocktober 2025 New Music Train. Harris King is your guide and the soundtrack comprises new releases from The Bats, Possible Humans and Upchuck.

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2249: Rocktober 2025 New Music 5: Snocaps, The Belair Lip Bombs, Flock of Dimes, Mirah

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The Rocktober 2025 New Music Train doesn’t stray too far from home on today’s episode, going from just outside Baltimore to onboard Kevin Porter, and then heading to Washington, D.C. to pick up a first-time passenger, Michael Zwirn. Along the way, you’ll hear about new releases from Snocaps, The Belair Lip Bombs, Flock of Dimes and Mirah.

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2248: Rocktober 2025 New Music 4: Snocaps, Big Thief, Spiritual Cramp, Rosalia

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Our old pal Brad Maylor is aboard the Rocktober 2025 New Music Train today and he steers it up to NYC to pick up Jason Goebel. The pair tell us about tunes from Snocaps, Big Thief, Spiritual Cramp and Rosalia.

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2247: Rocktober 2025 New Music 3: The Last Dinner Party, James Bruner, Autumn Kings

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It’s right back to Scotland for the Rocktober 2025 New Music Train, where Roger Grace is waiting on the platform with a bundle of new music picks. As we speed through the lowlands, Roger unwraps songs by The Last Dinner Party, James Bruner and Autumn Kings.

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2246: Rocktober 2025 New Music 2: An Abstract Illusion, Friendship Commanders, Guided By Voices, Belair Lip Bombs

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The Rocktober 2025 New Music Train sets off for its journey with the listeners today, leaving Scotland and heading for Illinois for a ride with Steven Routledge and Paul Hayden. They will give you the lowdown on new tunes from An Abstract Illusion, Friendship Commanders, Guided By Voices and Belair Lip Bombs.

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2245: October New Music - Stray Cats, Bar Italia, Cusp

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Jim gets the new music train a-rollin' with tunes by Bar Italia and Cusp. Plus, an Eddie Cochran cover by the Stray Cats.

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2244: The Albums of 1975 Part Five: Patrick’s Picks

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we tune our ears back 50 years to 1975 and flip through some of the albums released in that year. Each episode will examine those records from a different angle. In the series finale, Patrick discusses three of his favorite albums from ‘75, releases from Richard and Linda Thompson, Burning Spear and Brian Eno.

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2243: The Albums of 1975 Part Four: R&B, Funk and Country

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we tune our ears back 50 years to 1975 and flip through some of the albums released in that year. Each episode will examine those records from a different angle. In part four of the series, we take a closer look at some of the groundbreaking and influential records released in the country, funk and R&B genres in 1975.

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2242: The Albums of 1975 Part Three: The Listeners

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we tune our ears back 50 years to 1975 and flip through some of the albums released in that year. Each episode will examine those records from a different angle. Our listeners take center stage in the third installment of the series, chiming in with some of their favorite albums from 50 years ago.

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2241: The Albums of 1975 Part Two: The Critics

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we tune our ears back 50 years to 1975 and flip through some of the albums released in that year. Each episode will examine those records from a different angle. In the second part of the series, we run down some of the critical choices for best album of 1975, including lists from Paste, Rolling Stone and the Village Voice’s Pazz and Jop.

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2240: The Albums of 1975 Part One: The Best Sellers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we tune our ears back 50 years to 1975 and flip through some of the albums released in that year. Each episode will examine those records from a different angle. In part one, we focus on the biggest selling LPs that hit the racks fifty years back.

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2239: The Day John Met Yoko

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick searched for the exact date that John Lennon went to a gallery in London to see a preview of an exhibition by an artist named Yoko Ono… and found that it might have been this day in 1966.

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2238: Golden Growl with Ron Winters

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick catches up with his old friend Ron Winters (formerly of Branch Manager) to discuss Ron’s new project, Golden Growl. There is a brand-new, limited-edition 7” single out now. Ron describes the inspiration behind the project and plans for the future.

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2237: They’re in Both! Who is in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Patrick discovered recently that pianist Floyd Cramer had been inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That prompted him to seek out others who might be members of both Halls. In this episode, he gives you the list.

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2236: Sleepers II: Track-By-Track Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Sleepers is a Maryland band featuring John Rossman – some listeners may know him as Intern John – who recently released a new record, Sleepers II. Jim and Patrick got together with John to go through the album track-by-track. In the second and concluding episode, we get insights on the six songs on the second side of the album.

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2235: Sleepers II: Track-By-Track Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Sleepers is a Maryland band featuring John Rossman – some listeners may know him as Intern John – who recently released a new record, Sleepers II. Jim and Patrick got together with John to go through the album track-by-track. In the first episode, the guys drop the needle on side one.

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2234: Halloween with John Carpenter and Goblin

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In celebration of Halloween, we explore the origins of John Carpenter’s iconic theme for the 1978 movie “Halloween,” as well as music that may have inspired it – a 1977 soundtrack by the Italian band Goblin.

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2233: Perfect Pop: The Dream Syndicate - Halloween

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick takes a stab (see what we did there) at finding a song perfect as a Halloween tune and perfect as pop.

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2232: Concert Report: Jo Fleischer at Shoals Fest 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jo Fleischer and his wife Becky recently took a trip to Alabama for Shoals Fest 2025, a journey that fulfilled a longtime musical quest. In an idyllic location in Florence, Alabama, the Fleischers took in sets by Jason Isbell, Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman and others. And luckily for us, Jo took time to submit a concert report.

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2231: September 2025 New Music 7: Castle Rat, Mirador, Shame, Emma Pollack

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The September 2025 New Music Train is out for its final journey of the month and it’s a good one, as Sunny Varney hops on board to join Patrick for four doses of fresh tunes. Sunny discusses new records from Castle Rat, Mirador and Shame, while Patrick talks up the first solo album from Emma Pollack (Delgados) in nine years.

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2230: September 2025 New Music 6: Pot-Pot, Gwenifer Raymond, The Cords, Slix, Bratakus

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Any September 2025 New Music Train journey has to include stops in Illinois and Montrose, right? That trans-Atlantic journey is on tap for today, listener, as Paul Hayden and Roger Grace are on board to tell you about new tunes from Pot-Pot, Gwenifer Raymond, The Cords, Slix and Bratakus.

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2229: September 2025 New Music 5: Sloan, Guerilla Toss, Raye, Geese

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s the Kevin and Jason special as the September 2025 New Music Train rolls from Louisiana to the Big Apple. This pair of new music maestros dish up the latest on new music from Sloan, Guerilla Toss, Raye and Geese.

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2228: September 2025 New Music 4: Shallowater, Lawn, The Hidden Cameras, John Tejada, David Byrne With Ghost Train Orchestra

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A journey to the Carolinas is on tap for the September 2025 New Music Train, where Harris King hops on board with a big box of new music picks. Inside, there are two picks from Harris and two from his wife Rachel, plus a bonus pick! Get ready to hear about the latest work from Shallowater, Lawn, The Hidden Cameras, John Tejada and David Byrne With Ghost Train Orchestra.

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2227: September 2025 New Music 3: Maruja, NewDad, Jeff Tweedy, Tchotchke

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The September 2025 New Music Train makes another journey across the Atlantic today, starting in Dublin to pick up Liam McIndoe, then up to Wisconsin where Bob Peterson is on the platform. Liam and Bob fill you in on new work from Maruja, NewDad, Jeff Tweedy and Tchotchke.

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2226: September 2025 New Music 2: Paradise Lost, Suede, Golden Apples, Public Opinion, Juliana Barwick feat. Mary Lattimore

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Following a trip with Jim, the September 2025 New Music Train heads straight for Scotland to pick up New Music OG Steven Routledge. Kevin Porter hops on board just outside of Baltimore and we get the lowdown on new tunes from Paradise Lost, Suede, Golden Apples, Public Opinion and Juliana Barwick feat. Mary Lattimore.

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2225: September New Music - The Cords, Oracle Sisters, Liz Cooper, Andrew Bird, Alkaline Trio

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim fires up the New Music Train with September releases from the Cords, Oracle Sisters, Liz Cooper, Andrew Bird and Alkaline Trio.

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2224: Concert Report with Vasant: Supergrass, TV on the Radio, Silkworm

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Vasant Ramamurthy attended three shows recently (including a back-to-back) and he joins Patrick to discuss them. You’ll hear about his trips to the Riviera Theater in Chicago to see Supergrass and TV on the Radio and a visit to the much smaller Sleeping Village to check out a new incarnation of Silkworm.

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2223: Jim on 'Set Lusting Bruce' - Part 3

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

This is the conclusion of a special crossover series with "Set Lusting Bruce." Jim joined host Jesse Jackson on his podcast to talk about the massive Bruce Springsteen "Tracks II" box set.

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2222: Jim on 'Set Lusting Bruce' - Part 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000

This is part 2 of a special crossover series with "Set Lusting Bruce." Jim joined host Jesse Jackson on his podcast to talk about the massive Bruce Springsteen "Tracks II" box set.

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2221: Jim on 'Set Lusting Bruce' - Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Jim joined host Jesse Jackson on his "Set Lusting Bruce" podcast to talk about the massive "Tracks II" box set. This is part 1. Listen to parts 2 and 3 over the next two days.

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2220: Black Sabbath Week, Part Five

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Secure your crucifixes and strap yourself in for an epic week of pods, as Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the hosting chairs for Black Sabbath Week. In the final episode, our intrepid hosts explore the work of Ronnie James Dio, as well as a mention for some of the other solo and side projects Sabbath members had a hand in. Thanks to Steven and Mike for another epic metal week!

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2219: Black Sabbath Week, Part Four

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Secure your crucifixes and strap yourself in for an epic week of pods, as Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the hosting chairs for Black Sabbath Week. In this episode, it’s Ozzy Day, as the guys discuss the career of the legendary Sabbath frontman (in all its ragged glory).

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2218: Black Sabbath Week, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Secure your crucifixes and strap yourself in for an epic week of pods, as Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the hosting chairs for Black Sabbath Week. Today, the guys hit the mid-point of Sabbath’s career arc and what could go wrong, except … everything?

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2217: Black Sabbath Week, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Secure your crucifixes and strap yourself in for an epic week of pods, as Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the hosting chairs for Black Sabbath Week. In part two, Mike and Steven pick up with Sabbath’s 1975 album Sabotage and discuss Ozzy’s departure and Ronnie James Dio’s arrival.

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2216: Black Sabbath Week, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Secure your crucifixes and strap yourself in for an epic week of pods, as Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the hosting chairs for Black Sabbath Week. In part one, we’ll hear how Mike and Steven got into the band, which leads to a discussion of the band’s formation and early albums.

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2215: Concert Report: CBGB Fest 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jason Goebel ventured to Under the K Park in Brooklyn at the end of September to check out the CBGB Fest. He was not disappointed, as he relates in his report on the proceedings.

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2214: Concert Report: Sound and Gravity Festival 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Paul Hayden is on the microphone today, giving us a report on the first Sound and Gravity Festival, which took place in the Bricktown/Avondale area of Chicago.

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2213: August 2025 New Music 8: Kathleen Edwards, The Beaches

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The August 2025 New Music Train wraps up its journey with a special trip to Älmhult, the town in Sweden where the first Ikea store was opened. As you might suspect, Niklas Nygards is the guide and he took along new music from Kathleen Edwards and The Beaches. This episode is Hotstuff.

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2212: August 2025 New Music 7: Racing Mount Pleasant, Nourished by Time, Trombone Shorty, Shape of Water, Dinosaur Pile-up, Void

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Following yesterday’s trip to Scotland, the August 2025 New Music Train is heading to New York City to pick up Jason Goebel, who then drives the train to Illinois, where Sunny Varney is waiting on the platform. That means an episode chock full of new tunes, featuring Racing Mount Pleasant, Nourished by Time, Trombone Shorty, Shape of Water, Dinosaur Pile-up and Void.

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2211: August 2025 New Music 6: Stephen Wilson Jr., The Beths, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The August 2025 New Music Train today takes a bucolic trip to Scotland today, where Roger Grace gives us his always-excellent new music picks. It’s a three-pack from Roger in this episode, featuring Stephen Wilson Jr., The Beths and Maple’s Pet Dinosaur.

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2210: August 2025 New Music 5: Anna von Hausswolff, Run, Margo Price, The Beths

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A cross-continental journey is on the agenda for the August 2025 New Music Train today, chugging from Dublin to South Louisiana. That’s a trip that means Liam McIndoe and Kevin Clement, who discuss new music from Anna von Hausswolff, Run, Margo Price and The Beths.

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2209: August 2025 New Music 4: The New Eves, Lathe of Heaven, Water From Your Eyes

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The August 2025 New Music Train takes a trip to northern South Carolina to check in with our good pal Harris King. He drops the new music knowledge on you, listener, with songs from The New Eves, Lathe of Heaven and Water From Your Eyes.

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2208: August 2025 New Music 3: Greg Freeman, Winter, OSEES, The Beths, Spoon

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Bob Peterson and Kevin Porter are aboard the August 2025 New Music Train and that’s good news for you, listener. This pair of new music fiends have uncovered new tunes from Greg Freeman, Winter, OSEES, The Beths and Spoon.

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2207: August 2025 New Music 2: Panopticon, Goose, The Unknowns, Ken Pomeroy

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The August 2025 New Music Train is off to Scotland for its traditional first onboard – Steven Routledge – who then steers to train to Illinois to pick up Paul Hayden. They fill us in on new work from Panopticon, Goose, The Unknowns and Ken Pomeroy.

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2206: August New Music - Ada Lea, Winter, 1-800-Mikey, Tops, Airport 77s

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim gets the New Music Train rolling with tracks by Ada Lea, Winter, 1-800-Mikey and Tops. Plus, a David Bowie cover by the Airport 77s.

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2205: Eyelids - A Suburbs Pod Favorite

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Following our interview with Chris Slusarenko, we look back at the seven times we've played songs by Eyelids on Rockin' the Suburbs.

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2204: Interview: Chris Slusarenko, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Bob Peterson joins Jim and Patrick for a wide-ranging interview with musician, podcaster and former video-store owner Chris Slusarenko. In the final part of the conversation, we wrap up music documentary chat and get into some musical talk. Many thanks to Bob and Chris for making this happen!

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2203: Interview: Chris Slusarenko, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Bob Peterson joins Jim and Patrick for a wide-ranging interview with musician, podcaster and former video-store owner Chris Slusaenko. In the second part of the interview, the topics include musicians talking about movies, VHS or Beta and Chris’ remote control wizardry.

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2202: Interview: Chris Slusarenko, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:42:00 +0000

Bob Peterson joins Jim and Patrick for a wide-ranging interview with musician, podcaster and former video-store owner Chris Slusaenko. In the first of a three-part series of episodes, Chris’ podcast about movies and music — Revolutions Per Movie — is the focus.

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2201: Loved By Millions - A Rock n Roll Adventure

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Join Jim on a rock n roll adventure as he attends a reunion show by 1980s Ohio band Loved By Millions. Jim talks with fans of the band at Howard's Club H in Bowling Green and interviews band members during a set break (including bassist Scott Shriner, who also plays in a band you might know called Weezer).

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2200: Desmond Jones - Live From Suburbs Fest!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:01:00 +0000

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. Today's guests are Isaac Berkowitz and Chris Bota from jam band Desmond Jones. Really great musicians.

You can stream Desmond Jones' on major streaming platforms and on nugs.net.

Buy Desmond Jones' albums and check out their tour dates at desmondjonesband.com

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2199: Adrian Wright - Live From Suburbs Fest!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:01:00 +0000

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. Today's guest is hip-hop artist Adrian Wright, who performs solo and with a band - and also in a Rage Against The Machine tribute band.

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2198: Al Wesley - Live From Suburbs Fest!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:01:00 +0000

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. Today's guest is singer-songwriter Al Wesley, who gave up football to take up music. His debut 7-song EP "The In Between" was released in August.

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2197: Music Journalist John Sinkevics - Live From Suburbs Fest!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:01:00 +0000

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. Today's guest is John Sinkevics, publisher of Local Spins, a website dedicated to the Southwest Michigan music scene. We discuss the amazing talent coming out of the area, plus John's experiences as a music journalist.

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2196: Max Lockwood - Live From Suburbs Fest!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:01:00 +0000

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. Today's guest is singer-songwriter Max Lockwood, a classically trained musician now rockin' like Tom Petty.

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2195: Caitlin Cusack - Live From Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. We staged a live podcast show with local musicians. First up is singer-songwriter Caitlin Cusack, who tells an amazing story of recovery through music.

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2194: Road Trip to Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner embarked on an epic motor vehicle journey at the end of July – a drive to Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids! We’ve got the audio evidence to prove, too. So sit back and enjoy (or endure) the story of our trip. In Part three, the crew arrives in Michigan (and finds a 7-11).

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2193: Road Trip to Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner embarked on an epic motor vehicle journey at the end of July – a drive to Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids! We’ve got the audio evidence to prove, too. So sit back and enjoy (or endure) the story of our trip. In Part Two, we have lunch, among other adventures.

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2192: Road Trip to Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner embarked on an epic motor vehicle journey at the end of July – a drive to Suburbs Fest Grand Rapids! We’ve got the audio evidence to prove, too. So sit back and enjoy (or endure) the story of our trip.

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2191: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration with Steven Routledge and Justin Steiner, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

This Dylan Hall of Fame induction comes out of left field – as Steven Routledge himself says – but it hits home. Steven and Justin Steiner wrap up their conversation about this unique double album set recorded at Madison Square Garden in October of 1992 and released in 1993.

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2190: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration with Steven Routledge and Justin Steiner, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

This Dylan Hall of Fame induction comes out of left field – as Steven Routledge himself says – but it hits home. Steven and Justin Steiner get together to discuss this double album set recorded at Madison Square Garden in October of 1992 and released in 1993.

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2189: July 2025 New Music 8: Sloan, Dropkick Murphys, Margot Price (ft. Jesse Welles), Theon Cross, Eddy Current Suppression Ring

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The long journey for the July 2025 New Music Train ends today, with a pair of old record hounds – Scot Isom and Patrick – wrapping up the monthly picks. They discuss new music from Sloan, Dropkick Murphys, Margot Price (ft. Jesse Welles), Theon Cross and Eddy Current Suppression Ring.

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2188: July 2025 New Music 7: Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Golomb, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, Wytch Hazel, One More Satellite, Brent Cobb

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The long journey for the July 2025 New Music Train is nearing its end, but there are still a few more nuggets to uncover. In going from New York City to Illinois, Jason Goebel and Sunny Varney reveal new tunes from Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Golomb, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, Wytch Hazel, One More Satellite and Brent Cobb.

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2187: July 2025 New Music 6: Natalie Bergman, Mattyeux Videoclub, The Molotovs, Brogeal

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2025 New Music Train has a few more journeys left and the tracks are burning once again for a trip from Sweden to the suburbs of Chicago. That means Niklas Nygards and Kevin Bartlett, bringing you new work from Natalie Bergman, Mattyeux Videoclub, The Molotovs and Brogeal.

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2186: July 2025 New Music 5: Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party, Uninvited

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2025 New Music Train went from Europe to the U.S.A. yesterday and it makes the reverse journey today, picking up Mark Neese in Michigan and then heading to Scotland where Roger Grace is waiting on the platform. Along the way, you’ll hear about new tunes from Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party and Uninvited.

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2185: July 2025 New Music 4: Kae Tempest, Tami Neilson, Tyler Childers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s an international journey for the July 2025 New Music Train in this episode, as it heads to Dublin to pick up Liam McIndoe, then steams toward Illinois to onboard Paul Hayden. These two new music maestros discuss new releases from Kae Tempest, Tami Neilson and Tyler Childers.

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2184: July 2025 New Music 3: Autocamper, Panic Shack, Gwenno

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2025 New Music Train is crawling up the East Coast of the U.S.A. today, with Harris King and Bill Mulligan on board. You’ll hear about new music from Autocamper, Panic Shack and Gwenno.

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2183: July 2025 New Music 2: Oromet, Hemelbestormer, Golomb, The Antlers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and it’s steaming down from Scotland with Steven Routledge on board to pick up Kevin Porter just outside of Baltimore. You will hear about new music from Oromet, Hemelbestormer, Golomb and The Antlers.

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2182: July New Music - The Hives, Neko Case, Superchunk, Hayes Carll, Modern, Nature, Sly & the Family Stone

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim gets the July new music train rolling with songs by the Hives, Hayes Carll, Modern Nature, Neko Case and Superchunk. Plus, a newly released 1967 live recording from Sly & the Family Stone.

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2181: Now Streaming: Souled American

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick has just discovered that the music of one of his long-time favorite groups — mysterious Chicago band Souled American — is now available on the streaming services.

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2180: The 30th Anniversary of the Battle of Britpop

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

On August 14, 1995, both Oasis and Blur released singles, igniting a fierce competition for the top spot on the UK charts. We take a look at the circumstances that led to this watershed moment in pop music history.

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2179: Paul Trap’s Beach Boys Ephemera

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Longtime listener and great friend of the pod Paul Trap was inspired by our recent Beach Boys Week to put together some Brian Wilson-related songs and share them with our audience. And we’re very glad he did, because it chugs!

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2178: Perfect Pop: Joe Walsh “Life of Illusion”

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick inducts an earworm from the early 1980’s, Joe Walsh’s “Life of Illusion.” The song is the fifth track on Joe’s fifth solo album, There Goes the Neighborhood, and was co-written by multi-instrumentalist Kenny Passarelli.

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2177: Jo’s Last Minute Ticket Adventures

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Our friend Jo Fleischer from North Carolina takes the mic today to tell us about his experiences picking up tickets for shows at the last minute. He’s scored deals to see Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper and MJ Lenderman and even used a certain ticketing platform to sell some seats.

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2176: RE-AIR: Road Trip to Bourbon and Beyond

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today we go back to Patrick's trip to Louisville, Kentucky where he attended the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, which was episode 701.

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2175: RE-AIR: Andy Zax Interview, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today, we go back to episode 654 for the first part of an interview with Andy Zax, who produced the complete Woodstock recordings.

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2174: RE-AIR: Covers Week, Part 3

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today, we revisit episode 103, which finds Jim and Patrick in the middle of Covers Week, where they discussed some of their favorite cover songs.

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2173: RE-AIR: The Story of Game Theory, Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today, we revisit episode 1096, in which Patrick tells the story of one of his favorite bands, Game Theory.

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2172: RE-AIR: Motown Museum Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've chosen some episodes from the archive to re-air. Today, it's episode 322, in which Jim visited the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan.

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2171: Concert Report: The Neeses Go to London

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Mark Neese and his wife recently took a trip to Europe and he kindly gives us the rundown on the Brandi Carlile show they attended at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as some other adventures.

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2170: Rest in Power Ozzy Osbourne, Part 2: Hans and Brittany Rees Go to Birmingham

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Hans and Brittany Rees (leaders of Frank Muffin, the house band for Suburbs Fest) made a rock-and-roll pilgrimage recently, traveling to Birmingham, England for Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, Back to the Beginning. They tell Patrick about a trip that turned into an unforgettable journey.

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2169: Rest in Power Ozzy Osbourne, Part 1: Listener Reaction

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

One of rock and roll’s greatest singers and personalities, Ozzy Osbourne, passed earlier this month. In this episode, three Suburbs Pod listeners – Scott Parks, Jason Goebel and Steven Routledge – offer their thoughts on the rock legend’s passing.

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2168: June 2025 New Music: Whiskey Myers, Tropical F*ck Storm, Jesse Welles, SG Goodman

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2025 New Music Train is winding up this month’s journey, with Scot Isom and Patrick on board to pull it into the depot to get ready for next month’s trip. We close June 2025 New Music selections with songs from Whiskey Myers, Tropical F*ck Storm, Jesse Welles and SG Goodman.

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2167: June 2025 New Music 6: Haim, Bruce Springsteen, King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, Joanne Shawn Taylor, Volbeat

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2025 New Music Train starts off close to HQ for this episode, picking up Mike Snider in Northern Virginia before heading to the midwest to onboard Sunny Varney. New music from Haim, Bruce Springsteen, King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, Joanne Shawn Taylor and Volbeat are on the menu.

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2166: June 2025 New Music 5: Hotline TNT, Graham Hunt, Cmat, Budgie, Hamish Hawk, Sister Madds, Reba McEntire

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2025 New Music Train is working hard in the summer heat to bring you the best new tunes around. Today, it’s a trip to Asheville, North Carolina (what’s Kevin Porter doing there?) and then the long trip to Scotland to pick up Roger Grace. New songs from Hotline TNT, Graham Hunt, Cmat, Budgie, Hamish Hawk, Sister Madds and Reba McEntire are sure to shake your summertime blues.

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2165: June 2025 New Music 4: Friendship, Pulp, Haim, Greet Death, Lifeguard, The Feelies

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a trip along the Eastern Seaboard for June 2025 New Music Train in this episode, with Jason Goebel and Harris King as the guides. This pair of new music connoisseurs dish up songs from Friendship, Pulp, Haim, Greet Death, Lifeguard and The Feelies.

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2164: June 2025 New Music 3: Hästspark, Lifeguard, Takaat, Black Market Karma, Fishbone, The Feelies

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2025 New Music Train is already racking up the miles! Today, it’s over to Sweden, followed by a jaunt to Illinois, capped off with a quick run up to Wisconsin. That means we hear from Niklas Nygards, Paul Hayden and Bob Peterson, discussing tracks from Hästspark, Lifeguard, Takaat, Black Market Karma, Fishbone and The Feelies.

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2163: June 2025 New Music 2: Kathleen Edwards, Panopticon, The Rolling Stones with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Shannon McNally, Keith Frank and Molly Tuttle

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2025 New Music Train is flying down the track from Scotland (after picking up Steven Routledge) to South Louisiana (to pick up Kevin Clement). This inimitable duo kick off the listener portion of June 2025 New Music with new songs from Kathleen Edwards, Panopticon, The Rolling Stones with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys and Shannon McNally, Keith Frank and Molly Tuttle.

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2162: June New Music - Bruce Springsteen, Disposable Thumbs, Teen Creeps, White Denim

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The New Music Train is ready to roll. Jim takes the controls with four featured songs from June 2025.

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2161: Sweet Emotion: Aerosmith Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Mike Wagner and Craig Rosen take over the hosting chairs in the first of a two-part series on legendary American rockers Aerosmith. In the second half of the series, Craig and Mike touch on some of their favorite tracks – including a Beatles cover from “that” movie – Rock in A Hard Place and even where to start with Aerosmith if you never got into them.

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2160: Sweet Emotion: Aerosmith Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Mike Wagner and Craig Rosen take over the hosting chairs in the first of a two-part series on legendary American rockers Aerosmith. In the first episode, they give an overview of the band’s career and how they got into them, while Craig chips in with a tale from a memorable festival he attended where Aerosmith were the headliners.

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2159: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Infidels and Blood on the Tracks with Mike Snider

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Mike Snider conducts a Bob Dylan Hall of Fame induction ceremony in this episode, enshrining the 1983 album Infidels, which is one of the artist’s strongest albums of the eighties. He also inducts Dylan’s landmark 1974 album, Blood on the Tracks, a highly personal and cathartic masterpiece.

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2158: Book Nook: A Chance to Harmonize by Sheryl Kaskowitz

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s back-to-back visits to the Book Nook this week on Rockin’ the Suburbs. In this episode, Patrick discusses a recent read, A Chance to Harmonize by Sheryl Kaskowitz. The book’s details the work of a little-known but influential part of FDR’s New Deal: The Music Unit. Learn how this project played a part in America’s musical history and the folk revival of the 1950s and 60s.

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2157: Book Nook: Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down and Too Late to Stop Now by Allan Jones

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s Book Nook time again, listener! Patrick takes you into the rock and roll literary world today with two hilarious, sharply written and observed volumes by Allan Jones. Jones wrote for Melody Maker starting in 1974 and went on to have a long career as a music writer and editor. These two volumes collect his best “Rock and Roll War Stories” and are both wonderfully entertaining.

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2156: Beach Boys Week Part Five: In Conclusion, The Seventies and Beyond

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Beach Boys Week! In the aftermath of Brian Wilson’s passing last month, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner lead a discussion of the iconic and legendary California band. In the final episode of the series, the guys take you through the period following Smile, which encompasses many attempts to get Brian back to his creative best. There is some good music, some average music and unfortunately, some pretty terrible music.

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2155: Beach Boys Week Part Four: Good Vibrations and A Teenage Symphony to God

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Beach Boys Week! In the aftermath of Brian Wilson’s passing last month, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner lead a discussion of the iconic and legendary California band. We’ve arrived at the fourth installment in the series, in which Brian’s artistic ambition blossoms into commercial success on “Good Vibrations,” followed by an attempt to make a record so ambitious that it would drive him into the abyss.

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2154: Beach Boys Week Part Three: Pet Sounds

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Beach Boys Week! In the aftermath of Brian Wilson’s passing last month, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner lead a discussion of the iconic and legendary California band. In the third part of the series, Brian Wilson nears his artistic zenith as he responds to the Beatles Rubber Soul with his masterpiece, Pet Sounds.

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2153: Beach Boys Week Part Two: All Kinds of Growth (1964-1965)

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Beach Boys Week! In the aftermath of Brian Wilson’s passing last month, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner lead a discussion of the iconic and legendary California band. In the second installment, Brian Wilson’s growth (both chemically and musically) is the focus as he quits touring and finds his true home in the recording studio.

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2152: Beach Boys Week Part One: Formation and the Early Years

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Beach Boys Week! In the aftermath of Brian Wilson’s passing last month, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner lead a discussion of the iconic and legendary California band. In part one, the band’s formation and early recordings are the focus.

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2151: July 4 Jams

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Bud Verge joins the podcast as Jim hits shuffle on his playlist "Hey Baby It's the Fourth of July." Patrick Foster crashes the party.

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2150: More Thoughts on Sly Stone and Brian Wilson

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we hear listeners Bob Peterson and Liam McIndoe give their thoughts on two musical giants who recently passed: Sly Stone and Brian Wilson.

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2149: May 2025 New Music 6: Menno Versteeg, Ezra Furman, Jesse Welles, Bibelhauser Brothers, Deraps, Paralyzed, Slung

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2025 New Music Train winds up it’s song-filled journey today with a jaunt through Midwestern America. On board are Scot Isom and Sunny Varney and they bring us new work from Menno Versteeg, Ezra Furman, Jesse Welles, Bibelhauser Brothers and Sam Bush, Deraps, Paralyzed and Slung.

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2148: May 2025 New Music 5: Voom, Orbit Culture, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Billy Nomates, Heartworms

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we find the May 2025 New Music Train chugging around the British Isles. First it picks up Liam McIndoe and then Roger Grace sprints down the platform just in time to hop on board. The twosome discusses new music from Voom, Orbit Culture, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Billy Nomates and Heartworms.

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2147: May 2025 New Music 4: Ty Segall, Will Cullen Hart and Andrew Rieger, Tchotchke, Florry, Alex Orange Drink, Billy Woods

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2025 New Music Train is riding the rails from Wisconsin to New York City today, with Bob Peterson and Jason Goebel on board (look in the bar car). They discuss new tunes from Ty Segall, Will Cullen Hart and Andrew Rieger, Tchotchke, Florry, Alex Orange Drink and Billy Woods in this episode.

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2146: May 2025 New Music 3: Blondeshell, Deradoorian, Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a South Carolina trip for the New Music Train May 2025 New Music Train in this episode, in which Harris King takes over the driving seat. He discusses new music from Blondeshell, Deradoorian and Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles.

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2145: May 2025 New Music 2: Blondeshell, Törzs, Samantha Crain, Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2025 New Music Train is humming across Scotland to pick up Steven Routledge, then whipping back across the Atlantic to onboard Kevin Porter. Your intrepid new music conductors discuss new work from Blondeshell, Törzs, Samantha Crain and Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles.

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2144: May New Music - Apollo 66, BC Camplight, Skegss

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The New Music Train is leaving the station, heading for the UK, Australia and Hawaii before returning to Union Station. Jim makes his May new music picks, with songs by BC Camplight, Skegss and Apollo 66.

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2143: Sly Stone, In Memoriam

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We continue to pay tribute to the groundbreaking work of Sly Stone, who passed recently at the age of 82. Today, Patrick asks Jim for his thoughts on Sly and listeners Mike Wagner and Jason Goebel offer their insights as well. Rest in Power, Sly.

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2142: Side Two - The Airport 77s' 'Don't Let Go'

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Airport 77s' Andy Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about the power-pop band's new album "Don't Let Go." Today, Jim and Andy go track by track on side two. (Side one was yesterday.)

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2141: Side One - The Airport 77s' 'Don't Let Go'

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Airport 77s' Andy Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about the power-pop band's new album "Don't Let Go." Jim and Andy go track by track on side one. (Side two tomorrow.)

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2140: Rest in Power: Brian Wilson Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim, Patrick and the listeners discuss the life and legacy of the amazing Brian Wilson, who passed away last week at the age of 82. In the second episode of a two-part series, we hear from Craig Rosen, Mackensi Crenshaw, Peter Nordgren and Mike Wagner.

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2139: Rest in Power: Brian Wilson Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim, Patrick and the listeners discuss the life and legacy of the amazing Brian Wilson, who passed away last week at the age of 82. In the first episode of a two-part series, we hear from Steven Routledge (with special guest his Dad!), Jesse Jackson and Phil Ingrassia (and of course, Jim and Patrick).

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2138: Money Soup - A Suburbs Fest Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Suburbs Fest 2025 is approaching. And so we introduce you to one of the bands that will perform in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 2. Please welcome to Rockin' the Suburbs ... Money Soup.

Learn more about Money Soup and purchase their music at moneysoup.bandcamp.com

Learn more about Suburbs Fest at suburbspod.com/fest

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2137: Rest in Power: Sly Stone

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We pay our respects to the great Sly Stone, who passed this week at the age of 82, and invite our listeners to share their memories of Sly and his music for a future episode.

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2136: 100 Concerts in a Year - One Man's Journey

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Come join Hunter Bennett as he recounts his journey to 100 concerts in 2024.

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2135: 'Upside Down Punks' - The Fugazi Basketball Hoop Show

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Writer, musician and friend of the pod J. Hunter Bennett discusses his new book/zine/pamphlet (whatever you want to call it): "Upside Down Punks: The Strange but True Story of That Fugazi Basketball Hoop Show." Hunter is one of the few who really were at that iconic punk show at a YWCA in Philadelphia in 1988.

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2134: Paisley Underground Part Five: Cosmic Country, Rainy Day and 3 X 4: Wrapping Up The Paisley Underground

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We wrap up our series on the Paisley Underground with an episode discussing bands with country leanings (Long Ryders, Green on Red, True West), a Spector-like collaboration album and a reunion project. Many thanks to Paul Hayden for his work on these episodes.

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2133: Paisley Underground Part Four: On An Emergency Third Rail Power Trip with The Rain Parade

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We come to the last (but not least) of the Big Four Paisley Underground bands in today’s episode, The Rain Parade. This group, founded in Los Angeles by college roommates Matt Piucci (guitar, vocals) and David Roback (guitar, vocals), put out a tremendous debut album, Emergency Third Rail Power Trip.

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2132: Paisley Underground Part Three: From the Bangs to the Bangles

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Part Three of our series on the Paisley Underground features Paul Hayden and Patrick discussing the legends that are the Bangles. In this episode (among other tidbits): a bad time to not be at home, a trip to Catalina and four musicians reaching their peak as a cohesive band.

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2131: Paisley Underground Part Two: What Time Is It? Three O’ Clock

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In the second part of our series on the Paisley Underground with Paul Hayden, we focus on The Three O’ Clock, originally formed under the name the Salvation Army in 1981. We’ll go through the band’s formation and evolution to their memorable 1983 LP, Sixteen Tambourines.

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2130: Paisley Underground Part One: Intro and The Dream Syndicate

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We begin a new series in this episode of Rockin’ the Suburbs. Paul Hayden (who appeared on our series on the early Bee Gees) joins Patrick for a discussion of this California scene that wove together killer vocal harmonies, guitar meshing and psychedelia, among other elements. This first episode features a general intro and coverage of one of the Big Four of Paisley Underground music, The Dream Syndicate, and their landmark debut album from 1982, The Days of Wine and Roses.

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2129: A Visit to the Land of EPJ: Rest in Power Mitzi Edition

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a special visit from Echo Park Jimmy, tinged with a bit of sadness as we hear him bid farewell to his beloved Mitzi and speak with David Lynch, who’s dancing like the world’s falling down around him.

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2128: April 2025 New Music 10: The Waterboys, Matt D, Jesse Welles, Scowl

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2025 New Music Train is making its final journey of the month, picking up Scot Isom in the suburbs of Kansas City before Patrick hops on board and rides into the depot. In this episode, you’ll hear music from The Waterboys, Matt D, Jesse Welles and Scowl.

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2127: April 2025 New Music 9: Wet Leg, Sunday (1994), Ally Venable, Samantha Fish, The Riven

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2025 New Music Train is earning it this month! Today, it takes off for Sweden to pick up Niklas Nygards and then heads back across the Atlantic to Illinois where Sunny Varney jumps on board. Along the way, you’ll hear about new work from Wet Leg, Sunday (1994), Ally Venable, Samantha Fish and wrap it up with The Riven, who are from Sweden!

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2126: April 2025 New Music 8: Momma, Craig Finn, Gum Parker, Ryan Allen And His Extra Arms, The Tisburys

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2025 New Music Train pulls right up to the front door to pick up a very tired Justin Steiner, who’s at the end of a long school year, but wants to turn in his new music assignment on time. He tells us about tracks from Momma, Craig Finn, Gum Parker, Ryan Allen And His Extra Arms and The Tisburys.

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2125: April 2025 New Music 7: The Beths, Self Esteem, Those Damn Crows, Black Stone Cherry

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2025 New Music Train makes another journey across the Atlantic in this episode and finds Roger Grace in a warm and sunny Montrose, Scotland. He regales us with new music from The Beths, Self Esteem, Those Damn Crows and Black Stone Cherry.

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2124: April 2025 New Music 6: The Bats, Poor Creature, Valerie June, Goose, The Waterboys

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

While we were observing the Memorial Day holiday, the April 2025 New Music Train was chugging across the Atlantic to pick up Liam McIndoe in Dublin. Then, it was back to New York City to grab Jason Goebel and let the new music flow. We’ll hear about work from The Bats, Poor Creature, Valerie June, Goose and The Waterboys.

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2123: April 2025 New Music 5: Soul Coughing, Girl and Girl, Florist

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A trip from Louisville to South Carolina is on tap for the April 2025 New Music Train. That means Adam Coop and Harris King and great new music picks. Adam discusses a new live album from Nineties favorites Soul Coughing, while Harris goes for new songs from Girl and Girl and Florist.

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2122: April 2025 New Music 4: Bill Fox, Blue Cactus, Colin Miller, S.G. Goodman

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

From Illinois to Maryland, the April 2025 New Music Train is chugging down the tracks, bringing you more great new tunes. It’s Paul Hayden and Kevin Porter in today’s episode and this pair of new music connoisseurs discuss songs from Bill Fox, Blue Cactus, Colin Miller and S.G. Goodman.

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2121: April 2025 New Music 3: The Dream Eaters, Dead Pioneers, Propaghandi, Frankie and the Witch Fingers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

April 2025 New Music 2: The Dream Eaters, Dead Pioneers, Propaghandi, Frankie and the Witch Fingers

The April 2025 New Music is tooling around the state of New York in this episode. Kurt Gallagher and Mike Kohli are on board, so you know you are for some great picks, listener. The duo discuss new work from The Dream Eaters, Dead Pioneers, Propaghandi and Frankie and the Witch Fingers.

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2120: April 2025 New Music 2: Brown Horse, Messa, Suede, Bon Iver, Etran de L Air, Lifeguard

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim took the April 2025 New Music train out for a spin and dropped it off in Scotland, where Steven Routledge takes over and steams back across the Atlantic to pick up Bob Peterson in Wisconsin. This pair of new music aficionados discuss tunes from Brown Horse, Messa, Suede, Bon Iver, Etran de L' Air and Lifeguard.

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2119: April New Music - New Eves, The Convenience, Pip Blom, Ben Kweller feat. Flaming Lips

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim revs up the New Music Train. Do trains rev? Jim doesn't know how to operate a train, but he does know new music. Enjoy April releases from the New Eves, the Convenience, Pip Blom, and Ben Kweller feat. the Flaming Lips.

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2118: Countdown: Patrick’s Top 10 Classical Jams: Number Two and Number One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We’re taking a musical detour this week as Patrick throws a little classical music into your ears. All week, he’s going to be counting down his top 10 classical jams! The countdown concludes today with two all-time heavyweights of the genre: Johann Sebastian Bach (Cello Suites No. 2 and 3) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Symphony No. 38).

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2117: Countdown: Patrick’s Top 10 Classical Jams: Number Four and Number Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We’re taking a musical detour this week as Patrick throws a little classical music into your ears. All week, he’s going to be counting down his top 10 classical jams! Number four is an otherworldly work from Gustav Holst, while number three is a symphony from Ludwig Van Beethoven, but not the 5th or 9th.

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2116: Countdown: Patrick’s Top 10 Classical Jams: Number Six and Number Five

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We’re taking a musical detour this week as Patrick throws a little classical music into your ears. All week, he’s going to be counting down his top 10 classical jams! Number six is a piece of modern classical (sort of) music from Steve Reich and number five is a string quartet from Russian master Dmitri Shostakovich.

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2115: Countdown: Patrick’s Top 10 Classical Jams: Number Eight and Number Seven

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We’re taking a musical detour this week as Patrick throws a little classical music into your ears. All week, he’s going to be counting down his top 10 classical jams! Number eight is a tribute to the world’s oldest established record company, Deutsche Grammophon, while number seven is a stone-cold classic, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”

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2114: Countdown: Patrick’s Top 10 Classical Jams: Number 10 and Number Nine

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We’re taking a musical detour this week as Patrick throws a little classical music into your ears. All week, he’s going to be counting down his top 10 classical jams! Number 10 is an album from renowned Canadian pianist Glenn Gould and number nine is a slamming set of string quartets composed by Bela Bartok. Crank it up, peoples!

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2113: Perfect Pop: Waco Brothers “Death of Country Music”

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s been a long week, so how about a little Perfect Pop to send us into the weekend? Patrick inducts a beautifully ragged country rock tune from the Waco Brothers.

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2112: Happy 60th Birthday to … the First Music Video?

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A clip from the movie Don’t Look Back was filmed 60 years ago today in London. Many believe Bob Dylan’s so-called "Subterranean Homesick Blues" film was the forerunner of the music video movement that came to prominence in the 1980s.

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2111: Coop’s Concert Corner: April 2025

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Adam Coop goes to a lot of shows. And he is nice enough to round them up for you, listener. In this installment, he recounts his experiences seeing Neal Francis, Brett Newski, Jack White, Cake and My Morning Jacket.

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2110: Happy 80th Birthday Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We wish many happy returns to a one-of-a-kind Texas musician, who celebrates the Big 8-0 today.

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2109: Old Time Music Redux: Bascom Lamar Lunsford

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Harris King takes over the hosting chair today, giving us a great overview of the old-time musician Bascom Lamar Lunceford, the "Minstrel of the Appalachians.”

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2108: The Alarm's Mike Peters - Rest in Power

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Mike Peters, frontman for The Alarm, died at age 66. Jim pays tribute, along with guests Craig Rosen, Joe Basso and Bud Verge.

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2107: Book Nook: The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s time to dive into Patrick’s Book Nook, peoples! Today, the spotlight is on a volume published in 1997: The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals by Steve Otfinoski. Come explore the world of songs with no vocals, twangy guitars, honking sax and wicked piano.

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2106: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Nashville Skyline with Bob Peterson

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Bob Peterson joins Patrick to induct Dylan’s left-turn into country music – the short but oh-so-sweet Nashville Skyline – into the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame.

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2105: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Slow Train Coming with Kurt Gallagher

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Listen as our good friend Kurt Gallagher checks in from the suburbs of NYC, inducting Dylan’s 1979 LP, Slow Train Coming, the first of his so-called Christian albums.

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2104: Rest in Power: David Thomas of Pere Ubu

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick pays tribute to David Thomas, who passed away recently at the age of 71. His vocals, songwriting and live presence in Pere Ubu were enormously influential on a generation of post-punk artists.

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2103: March 2025 New Music 10: Deafheaven, The Loft

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Train’s journey wraps up for this month, pulling into its home station, where Patrick climbs aboard to clear up all the empty beer cans and discuss new music from Deafheaven and The Loft.

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2102: March 2025 New Music 9: The D4, The Chills, Jason Isbell, The Waeve

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Train takes off down the tracks towards Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board. He’s got a full suitcase of picks, from both February (management has given approval) and March 2025. Listen as Liam talks about new songs from The D4, The Chills, Jason Isbell and The Waeve.

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2101: March 2025 New Music 8: Heat Manager, Bob Mould, Jesse Welles

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the March 2025 New Train chugs through the American heartland, picking up Scot Isom in the suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri. Scot says hello to all the pets and muses on new tunes from Heat Manager, Bob Mould and Jesse Welles.

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2100: March 2025 New Music 7: Jason Isbell, Dorothy, The Wildhearts, Olum

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Train is cruising into Texas in this episode to pick up our old friend Jesse Jackson. Then it heads up to Illinois, where Sunny Varney gets on board. On the journey they’ll talk about new music from Jason Isbell and Bruce Springsteen (of course), along with Dorothy, The Wildhearts and Olum.

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2099: March 2025 New Music 6: Constant Follower, Pyrex, Tom Busby, Palm Palm

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Train is back for more and starts off the week with a short journey around the Chicago area. That means Vasant Ramamurthy and Kevin Bartlett, dishing on new music from Constant Follower, Pyrex, Tom Busby and Palm Palm.

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2098: March 2025 New Music 5: Spinnen, Sharp Pins, Chappell Roan, Dropkick, Volbeat, National Playboys

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Train is racking up the miles, taking another trip across the Atlantic in this episode. Harris King and Roger Grace are on board today, riding from South Carolina to Scotland and talking up new music from Spinnen, Sharp Pins, Chappell Roan, Dropkick, Volbeat and National Playboys.

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2097: March 2025 New Music 4: Mei Semones, Viagra Boys

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Music Train makes another intercontinental journey in this episode. First, Jay Ignacio hops on in Louisville and then the train makes the long haul to Sweden – with a detour to Ipswich, UK! Jay discusses new music from Mei Semones, while Niklas picks out a tune from the Viagra Boys.

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2096: March 2025 New Music 3: Jet Stream Pony, Sharp Pins, Benmont Tench, Fust

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and you are in good hands with Kevin Porter and Jason Goebel. While the train travels up the Eastern Seaboard, you’ll hear about new tunes from Jet Stream Pony, Sharp Pins, Benmont Tench and Fust.

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2095: March 2025 New Music 2: Matt Berninger, Telepathy, Neal Francis, My Morning Jacket, Brian D’Addorio

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The March 2025 New Music Train is picking up steam and headed for top speed as it travels from Scotland to Wisconsin. That means new music OG Steven Routledge is on board, along with the doctor of rock and roll, Bob Peterson. They discuss new music from Matt Berninger, Telepathy, Neal Francis, My Morning Jacket and Brian D’Addorio.

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2094: March 2025 New Music - WITCH, Vapors, Viagra Boys, Frankie and the Witch Fingers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim loads up the New Music Train with songs by Frankie and the Witch Fingers, WITCH, the Vapors, and Viagra Boys.

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2093: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Time Out of Mind with Justin Steiner

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Justin Steiner joins Patrick to induct Dylan’s 30th studio album, 1997’s Time Out of Mind. The album’s sound (and Daniel Lanios production) are discussed as well as some of Justin’s favorite songs (and his Dylan CD collection).

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2092: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Planet Waves with Mark Neese

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Mark Neese grabs his favorite bench and inducts the 1974 album Planet Waves into the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame. Recorded with the Band as backup musicians, the record features songs like “Forever Young” and “On A Night Like This.”

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2091: '80s Album Madness - A Champion is Crowned!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for the final Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan to recap the results of '80s Album Madness. The Replacements' "Tim" is your champion.

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2090: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Street-Legal with Harris King

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we induct a fourth album into the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame. Harris King joins Patrick to discuss Dylan’s 1978 studio album Street-Legal, with classic tracks "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)" and "Where Are You Tonight? (Journey Through Dark Heat)."

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2089: '80s Album Madness - Championship Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Jason Goebel and a virtual Bill Mulligan to recap the Final Four results and look ahead to the championship matchup between two Replacements albums: "Pleased to Meet Me" and "Tim."

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2088: '80s Album Madness - Final Four Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! This time, we are simulcast on Rockin' the Suburbs Radio!

Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the Elite Eight results and look ahead to the Final Four, featuring Prince, The Clash and two Replacements albums.

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2087: A Brief History of Bebop Part 3: Beyond Bebop

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another history series, listener! Patrick leads you through the development and history of bebop, the style that marked the beginning of modern jazz. In the final installment, Patrick discusses three important jazz movements that arose from bebop: Cool Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz and Hard Bop.

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2086: A Brief History of Bebop Part 2: The Stars of Bebop

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another history series, listener! Patrick leads you through the development and history of bebop, the style that marked the beginning of modern jazz. In this second episode, we follow bebop’s spread and learn about the musicians who took up the style, with a focus on four who rose to prominence: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis.

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2085: A Brief History of Bebop Part 1: Overview and First Recordings

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another history series, listener! Patrick leads you through the development and history of bebop, the style that marked the beginning of modern jazz. In the first episode, the origins of bebop, along with the key players and first records, are covered.

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2084: '80s Album Madness - Elite Eight Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:29:20 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the Sweet Sixteen results and look ahead to the Elite Eight.

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2083: Perfect Pop: Spiritualized ‘Cool Waves’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We close out the week with a dose of Perfect Pop. Patrick inducts “Cool Waves” by Spiritualized, from their mind-blowing 1997 album Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space. It’s a beautiful song that may even have the power to help cure the common cold.

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2082: February 2025 New Music 7: Yazz Ahmed

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! In this final February 2025 new music episode, Patrick discusses the new album from trumpeter and flugelhorn player Yazz Ahmed, Paradise in the Hold.

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2081: February 2025 New Music 6: Avi Kaplan, Bartees Strange, Jesse Welles

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! In this episode, we take a scenic journey around Raymore, Missouri with your host, Scot Isom. Scot discusses new music from Avi Kaplan, Bartees Strange and Jesse Welles, so sit back and enjoy the ride.

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2080: February 2025 New Music 5: Bartees Strange, Panda Bear, Porridge Radio, Thundermother, Shrew, Warlung

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! Today the train pulls into New York City to pick up Jason Goebel and then heads to the midwest to meet Sunny Varney. The former will tell you about new tracks from Bartees Strange, Panda Bear and Porridge Radio, while the latter is into new music from Thundermother, Shrew and Warlung.

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2079: February 2025 New Music 4: FACS, Deep Sea Diver, The Chills

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! In this episode, we hear from Harris King, complete with train platform sound effects. As we head down the tracks, Harris discusses new releases from FACS, Deep Sea Diver and The Chills.

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2078: '80s Album Madness - Sweet 16 Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the second-round results in the Listeners Quadrant and Hosts Quadrant and look ahead to the Sweet 16.

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2077: February 2025 New Music 3: Grayling, The Lathums, Bikini Body

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! Today, it’s a journey back to Scotland to pick up Roger Grace, who has control of the stereo for his leg of the journey. He serves up new tunes from Grayling, The Lathums and Bikini Body.

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2076: February 2025 New Music 2: J. Schnitt, You, Infinite, Deep Sea Diver, Miya Folick

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! Steven Routledge is on board along with Kevin Porter as the train goes from Scotland to Maryland. The former picks music from (friend of the pod) J. Schnitt and the Texas band You, Infinite. The latter is on new releases from Deep Sea Diver and Miya Folick.

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2075: February 2025 New Music - Primitives, Galactic with Irma Thomas, Lola Kirke, Caamp

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Jim shovels some coal into the New Music Train. Get on board with some tunes by the Primitives, Galactic with Irma Thomas, Lola Kirke and Caamp.

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2074: Mr. Patty’s All-Star Irish Band

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

To mark St. Patrick’s Day, Patrick (who has no Irish heritage that he knows of) chooses an all-star band of Irish musicians. Take a listen and agree with his choices (or complain about who he left out)!

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2073: 3-Pointer: Songs About Basketball

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

For March Madness, Jim goes to the whiteboard to break down some songs about basketball.

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2072: '80s Album Madness - Second Round Update

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the second-round results in the Sales Quadrant and Critics Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod

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2071: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Bringing It All Back Home

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Vasant Ramamurthy joins Patrick to induct Bob’s 5th album, Bringing It All Back Home. This classic marked Dylan’s first steps into recording with a full electric band and features landmark songs like “Subterranean Homesick Blues” and “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue.”

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2070: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Desire

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Inspired by Jason Goebel’s revival of the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame, Patrick leaps into the void by inducting Bobby’s 1976 LP Desire.

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2069: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part Four

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! In the final episode of the series, Paul and Patrick examine the changes the band made when they switched to Atlantic Records, tuned in to the radio and worked with producer Arif Mardin.

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2068: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! The third episode in the series finds the band torn apart by Robin’s departure. He did return, but lean times fell upon the band during the years covered by Paul and Patrick, 1970-1973.

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2067: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! In this episode, the second in the series, Paul and Patrick cover the band’s work from late 1967 through their concept album Odessa, which caused a major rift between the Gibb brothers.

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2066: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! In the first episode, Paul and Patrick chart the band’s upbringing and early career, including the role Brian Epstein played in getting them signed and recording their first album.

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2065: '80s Album Madness - Second Round Preview

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Hosts Quadrant and look ahead to the second round. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod

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2064: Rest in Power: David Johansen

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The proto-punk singer and all-around entertainer David Johansen passed away this weekend at the age of 75. Jim and Patrick get together to discuss the legacy of the New York Dolls frontman and the guy who invented Buster Poindexter.

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2063: January 2025 New Music 6: The Chills, Matt Berry, The Night Flight Orchestra, Blind Golem, Time Rift

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! Back in the U.S.A. for this journey, which features Scot Isom and Sunny Varney on a trip across the heartland. Our duo discuss recent music from The Chills, Matt Berry, The Night Flight Orchestra, Blind Golem and Time Rift.

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2062: January 2025 New Music 5: Deafheaven, Swim School, Midnight Ambulance, The Darkness, Ruth Moody

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! After finishing yesterday’s journey in Sweden, the train remains on the Continent today, traveling from Dublin to Scotland. That means Liam McIndoe and Roger Grace are on board, talking about new music from January 2025. They are digging tracks by Deafheaven, Swim School, Midnight Ambulance, The Darkness and Ruth Moody.

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2061: January 2025 New Music 4: Willow Avalon, Mogwai, Kite, Ben Kweller, Coco

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! Today the train makes one of its famous intercontinental journeys, chugging from New York City to Sweden. That means Jason Goebel and Niklas Nygards will steer you into their picks from January 2025: Willow Avalon, Mogwai, Kite, Ben Kweller and Coco.

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2060: January 2025 New Music 3: Sault, Rose City Band, Delivery, Lambrini Girls

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! In this episode, Dr. Bob Peterson and Harris King are driving the train from Wisconsin to South Carolina. Along the way, they discuss new music from Sault, Rose City Band, Delivery and Lambrini Girls.

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2059: '80s Album Madness - First Round, Listeners Quadrant

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Listeners Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod

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2058: January 2025 New Music 2: Elephants and Stars, Mogwai, Ex-Vöid, Tamino

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! Today, new music OG Steven Routledge and Kevin Porter are on board as the train rockets from Stirling UK to just outside Baltimore, USA. Steven discusses new music from Elephants and Stars and Mogwai, while Kevin singles out Ex-Vöid and Tamino.

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2057: January New Music - Craig Finn, Adrian Quesada, Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Jim is operating the New Music Train. Enjoy selections by Craig Finn; Adrian Quesada feat. Akil the MC and Slimkid3; and Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence.

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2056: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Nine

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In the final episode of the series, Jason Goebel puts a Bob Dylan album into our Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame. Have mercy and thanks to everyone who participated in our 10-minute series!

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2055: Let’s Listen to Records at Bud’s House (and Get Tipsy) : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Eight

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Bud Verge is on the mic today and he gives us his song of 2024 and discusses his Friday Night Record Night concept.

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2054: '80s Album Madness - First Round, Critics Quadrant

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim is joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Critics Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod

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2053: 4 Love Songs for Valentine’s Day

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day to all! We take a break from our regular programming to have Patrick bring you four songs about love (and a special surprise at the end of the episode).

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2052: ‘Comfort’ Albums : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Seven

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Kevin Clement comes up with the topic for this episode, which is albums that you love and revisit regularly.

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2051: Alice Cooper Ballads : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Six

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In this episode, Jo Fleischer, on the eve of an Alice Cooper concert, discusses a lesser-known part of the shock-rocker’s catalog: the ballads.

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2050: 1960s Garage Rock From the Plauges : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Five

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Today, Mark Neese tells us the story of his discovery of a trio of records by a garage rock band from Lansing, Michigan called The Plagues.

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2049: '80s Album Madness - First Round, Sales Quadrant

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim is joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Sales Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod

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2048: D.O.A. : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Four

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In this episode, Scot Isom takes center stage to discuss the legendary Canadian hardcore band D.O.A.

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2047: World Party ‘Arkeology’ : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Today, friend of the pod Tim Hoffman discusses his journey into the music of World Party.

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2046: Dennis Wilson’s ‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In this episode, Phil Ingrassia discusses an album that has become a cult classic: Dennis Wilson’s ‘Pacific Ocean Blue.’

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2045: Coop’s Concert Corner: 10-Minute Podcasts, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. First up, Adam Coop from Louisville initiates Coop’s Concert Corner, where he discusses recent shows he’s seen … and what’s on his concert calendar.

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2044: Jim and Patrick Pick the Best Music of 2024: Jesse Welles, La Luz, Adrianne Lenker, Mdou Moctar

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! We’ve wrapped up the listener portion of the series and today, Jim and Patrick pick their favorites from last year. They are Jesse Welles, La Luz, Adrianne Lenker and Mdou Moctar.

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2043: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 19: Ducks Ltd., Waxahatchee, Total Strangers, Mdou Moctar

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we wrap up the picks with selections from Noah Crane and Mike Snider. Noah picks Ducks Ltd. (“When You’re Outside”) and Waxahatchee (Tiger’s Blood), while Mike takes us through his year in music in an enjoyable take on the process. Thanks to you both!

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2042: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 18: Mondo Cozmo, X, Wild Pink, Bodega

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we hear from Jeff Frank and Marios Kritiotis. Jeff picks out Mondo Cozmo (“Wild Horses”) and X (Smoke & Fiction) for his top 2024 music, while Marios landed on Wild Pink (Dulling the Horns) and Bodega (“Tarkovski”). Thanks guys and Happy 2025!

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2041: '80s Album Madness - Bracket Reveal

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It's time for another Suburbs Pod Bracket Challenge! This year is '80s albums!! Vote in daily matchups starting Jan. 30 at facebook.com/suburbspod

On today's episode, we reveal the field of 64. Jim and Patrick are joined by guest commentators Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan. See the full bracket at suburbspod.com

Game on.

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2040: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 17: Frank Turner, Johnny Blue Skies, The Courettes, Kit Sebastian

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today it’s a double shot of 2024 picks. First, Keith Jacobsen unveils his song of the year (Frank Turner’s “Ceasefire) and his album of the year (the self-titled collection from Johnny Blue Skies). Bill Mulligan offers some hip-shaking selections in The Courettes’ “Shake” and Kit Sebastian’s album New Internationale. Much appreciated Keith and Bill!

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2039: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 16: Beyonce, MJ Lenderman, Blood Incantation, Pøltergeist

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today it’s California and Illinois for you peoples. That means Craig Rosen – who picks Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter as LP of the year and MJ Lenderman’s “She’s Leaving You” as song of the year — and Sunny Varney – who picks Blood Incantion’s Absolute Elsewhere as album of the year and “Yesterday Fades” by Pøltergeist as song of 2024. Thanks Craig and Sunny!

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2038: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 15: American Aquarium, McCoy Tyner, MJ Lenderman, The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we hear from Dave from Kenosha and Robert Brown from Dunedin (Florida). Dave’s got American Aquarium and McCoy Tyner at the top of his list, while Robert flags up music by MJ Lenderman and The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis. Much appreciated, guys!

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2037: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 14: Shadow Show, Sun Fruits, Bodega, Pouty

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today BJ Bonin takes us through his 2024 in music as only he can. He touches on a lot of music he came across in 2024 and we highlight songs from Shadow Show, Sun Fruits, Bodega and Pouty. Thanks BJ!

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2036: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 13: Tiny Stills, Sunday (1994), Nada Surf, Waxahatchee

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we have Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner offering up their choices for best song and album of 2024. Niklas checks in with Tiny Stills’ “Am I Dead Yet?” as song of the year and he gives the nod to Sunday (1994) for best album. Justin goes for Nada Surf’s Moon Mirror for his album and Waxahatchee’s “Right Back to It” as his song. Thanks guys!

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2035: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 12: Yard Act, Jack White, Charli XCX, Knocked Loose

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we double up the fun with Scot Isom and Jay Ignacio. Scott picks “We Make Hits” by Yard Act as his song of the year and Jack White’s No Name for his album. Jay loved Brat by Charli XCX as well as Kentucky favorites Knocked Loose, with “Suffocate.”

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2034: Rest in Power Sam Moore

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Today we pause our Best of 2024 Series in order to pay tribute to Sam Moore, one half of the soul duo Sam and Dave, who passed away recently. Jim and Patrick discuss Sam's career and some of their favorite songs from the 1960s.

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2033: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 11: The Cure, Iron and Wine, Best Bets, Arab Strap

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today it’s a two-fer of 2024 picks. First up, Jason Goebel checks in from New York City, naming The Cure’s Songs For A Lost World as his album of the year and choosing Iron and Wine’s “All in Good Time,” which features Fiona Apple, as his song of the year. Then, it’s Liam McIndoe from Dublin, who chooses Best Bets “Spooky Signals” as song of the year and I’m Totally Fine With It I Don’t Give a F**k Anymore from the great Scottish band Arab Strap as his LP of the year. Thanks for all your contributions this year, guys!

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2032: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 10: The Lemon Twigs, Half Catholic

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today Bob Peterson takes center stage. He picks an album from The Lemon Twigs and a song from Suburbs Pod favorites Half Catholic. Thanks Bob!

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2031: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 9: Redd Kross, Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today it’s another double dose of picks. First up, Mark Neese drops in to discuss his favorite album of last year, the self-titled effort from Redd Kross. Next, Kevin Porter goes for Waxahatchee’s Tiger’s Blood for LP of the year and on a related note, picks MJ Lenderman’s “She’s Leaving You” as his standout song. Thanks guys!

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2030: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 8: Girl and Girl, Somesurprises

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we shine the spotlight on Harris King from South Carolina. He picks out Girl and Girl’s Call A Doctor for his album of the year, while his song choice is “Be Reasonable” by Somesurprises. Thanks for a great year Harris!

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2029: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 7: The Mavericks, Nada Surf, Lady Blackbird, The Breaks Inc.

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we have a two-fer of choices. First up, Urb Fernandez selects The Maverick’s “Moon and Stars” (feat. Sierra Ferrell) as his song of the year, while Nada Surf’s Moon Mirror top his list of best albums. Next, Paul Hayden chimes in, picking Slang Spirituals by Lady Blackbird as his album of 2024, while the power pop gem “The Ins + Outs of Always Being Sad” by the Breaks Inc. is his song of the year.

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2028: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 6: The Last Dinner Party, Red Vanilla, Swim School, Scarlet Rebels

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today Roger Grace is on the scene, giving us his album of the year, his Scottish album of the year, his song of the year and a special pick from Mrs. Roger Grace! Thank you both very much!

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2027: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 5: Jack White, Mclusky, Hurray for the Riff Raff, STRFKR

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today it’s another two–fer, this time with Adam Coop and Eric Lohrenz. Coop selects Jack White’s No Name as his album of 2024 and goes with Mclusky’s “Unpopular Parts of A Pig” as his favorite song. Eric went for “Always/Never” by STRFKR as his song of the year, while Hurray For The Riff Raff’s The Past Is Still Alive got the nod for favorite album.

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2026: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 4: Liquid Mike, Stevie Nicks, Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today it’s a double dose of 2024 picks. First up, Peter Nordgren (from beautiful Cornucopia, Wisconsin) chooses Paul Bunyon’s Slingshot from Liquid Mike for album of the year, while his single pick is Steve Nicks’ “The Lighthouse.” Then, it’s down to Louisiana and Kevin Clement, who selects Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s The Future Is Our Way Out as album of the year and Kula Shaker’s “Natural Magick” as song of the year.

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2025: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 3: Waxahatchee, Remi Wolf

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we drop by the suburbs of New York City to hear from the wonderful Kurt Gallagher. Kurt discusses his favorite album of the year – Waxahatchee’s Tiger’s Blood – and his favorite song – Remi Wolf’s “Cinderella.”

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2024: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 2: Fontaines D.C, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we have a much loved member of our community making his first-ever contribution to the Best Of series. It’s Mike Kohli from Rome, NY, who chooses “Starburster” from Fontaines D.C. as his song of the year and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s Flight b741 as his album of the year. Thank you Mike!

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2023: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 1: The Cure, Christopher Owens

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and we begin where we always do, with Steven Routledge. He has selected The Cure’s Songs of A Lost World as his best album and Christopher Owen’s “Do You Need A Friend” as his song. A great way to get us started, thank you Steven!

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2022: November 2024 New Music 5: The Fleshtones, Paul Kelly, Yoo Doo Right, Kim Deal, Cult of Luna, Magick Potion, Sergeant Thunderhoof, The Snozzberries

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The year is almost over, but the November 2024 New Music Train still has a run to make, from the suburbs of Kansas City to South Carolina to Franklin Park, Illinois. That’s right, it’s Scot Isom, Harris King and Sunny Varney on board, talking about new tunes from The Fleshtones, Paul Kelly, Yoo Doo Right, Kim Deal, Cult of Luna, Magick Potion, Sergeant Thunderhoof and The Snozzberries.

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2021: November 2024 New Music 4: Wallice, Willie Nelson, Sinkane, Kendrick Lamar, Jill Lorean, The Joy Hotel, Cat Burns

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

New York City and its suburbs are the starting point for the November 2024 New Music Train’s journey today and then it makes the long trek to Scotland. That means we have Jason Goebel, Kurt Gallagher and Roger Grace on board to discuss new music from Wallice, Willie Nelson, Sinkane, Kendrick Lamar, Jill Lorean, The Joy Hotel and Cat Burns.

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2020: November 2024 New Music 3: Illiterate Light, Perfume Genius and Alan Sparhawk, The Chills, The Wildhearts, Andrew Gabbard, Michael Kiwanuka, Lambrini Girls

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It’s a jam-packed trip on the November 2024 New Music Train today, with three musical messengers on board: Kevin Porter, Liam McIndoe and Bob Peterson. They will discuss new tunes from Illiterate Light, Perfume Genius and Alan Sparhawk, The Chills, The Wildhearts, Andrew Gabbard, Michael Kiwanuka and Lambrini Girls. And if you listen carefully, you’ll hear some New Music Train theme music!

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2019: November 2024 New Music 2: Mur, Patterson Hood, Wussy, The Circulators

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It’s a little later this month, but the November 2024 New Music Train has been fired up and is pulling out from Stirling in Scotland and heading for the heartland of the USA. That means Steven Routledge and Paul Hayden are aboard and they will tell you about new music from Mur, Patterson Hood, Wussy and The Circulators.

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2018: November New Music - The Excuses, Delta Bombers, Al Green

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim kicks off November New Music with songs by the Excuses and the Delta Bombers. Plus, an R.E.M. cover from Al Green.

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2017: Rest in Power Slim Dunlap

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are joined by Bob and Phil Ingrassia and Bob Peterson to discuss the life and musical legacy of Minneapolis musical legend Slim Dunlap, who passed recently at the age of 73.

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2016: Indiana - Music and Football

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Indiana Hoosiers are in the college football playoff! This is the most unlikely of unlikely sports stories. To mark this remarkable achievement, Jim talks about Indiana bands from his time at Indiana University in the late '80s.

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2015: Perfect Pop: Dodgy, Lighthouse Family

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Will Gronek chimes in with two songs that he has inducted into the Perfect Pop pantheon. Welcome, “Good Enough” by Dodgy and “Ocean Drive” by Lighthouse Family and thanks Will!

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2014: Tracks 28-30 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today, the final tracks on the compilation… O’McPub Band, Randall Brown and Jim Lenahan with Frank Muffin. Happy Holidays to all!

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2013: Tracks 26-27 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 26 ("Santa's Got a Big Ol' Bag" by the Homewreckers) and track 27 ("This Is Christmas" by Harborcoat).

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2012: Tracks 24 - 25 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today… Mike Wager and Sheila Swift with “Christmas With You” and Kurt Gallagher with “All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.”

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2011: Tracks 22-23 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 22 ("This Christmas" by Amanee Avery) and track 23 ("A Christmas Thing" by Frank Muffin).

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2010: Tracks 20-21 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today… original songs from Allie Parks and Mike (Wagner) and Mike (Snider).

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2009: Tracks 18-19 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 18 ("12 Winters" by Justice Fuller) and track 19 ("Candle in the Dark - Maya's Song" by Second Aid Kit).

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2008: Tracks 16-17 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today… holiday creations from The Ogres and The Lone Canary.

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2007: Tracks 14-15 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 14 ("Sasquatch Surfs With Santa" by Quartjar) and track 15 ("Christmas Lost Today" by Hecojeni).

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2006: Tracks 12-13 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today… we bring you tracks from two DC-area bands, The Magmatics and Shallow Planet.

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2005: Tracks 10-11 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 10 ["Hearts (Love Letter to Mrs. Claus)] and track 11 ["Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by My Forever DJ].

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2004: Tracks 8-9 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today… we play tracks EIGHT & NINE in full.

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2003: Tracks 6-7 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 6 ("It's Christmas Day" by Billy Coulter) and track 7 ("Wonders" by Emily Hurd).

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2002: Tracks 4-5 – Rockin’ the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As part of the season of giving, Jim and Patrick are sharing a FREE holiday album with music that is sure to get you in the spirit. Today… we play tracks FOUR & FIVE in full.

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2001: Tracks 2-3 - Rockin' the Holidays

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free 30-track holiday album. Today on the pod, we present track 2 ("Christmas Spirits" by Frank Muffin) and track 3 ("Christmas in Limbo" by the Excuses).

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2000: Rockin' the Holidays - Our Christmas Gift to You

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It's our 2,000th episode! And so Jim and Patrick are giving a gift to the Rockin' the Suburbs community: a free holiday album. Wingtip Sloat kicks off the compilation with a new holiday classic, "Christmas at 7-11."

Rockin' the Holidays drops on Friday, Nov. 29. It will be available for download at phonophorerecords.bandcamp.com/music

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1999: Rocktober New Music 6: Tinariwen, Tucker Zimmerman, Black Pus, Blood Incantation, Motrik, Starcrazy, Ian Blurton's Future Now, Certain Death

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Rocktober 2024 New Music Train is making one more trip and it’s a long one. On this episode, Urb Fernandez, Scot Isom, Harris King and Sunny Varney all make new music picks. We’ll hear about new songs from Tinariwen, Tucker Zimmerman, Black Pus, Blood Incantation, Motrik, Starcrazy, Ian Blurton's Future Now and Certain Death.

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1998: Rocktober New Music 5: Field Music, Porridge Radio, Waxahatchee, Tunde Adebimpe, They Might Be Giants, Massive Wagons, Manors, The Lathums

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It is standing room only on the Rocktober 2024 New Music Train today, with four listeners delivering their picks for new music. Get ready for Eric Lohrenz on Field Music and Porridge Radio, Kevin Porter discussing Waxahatchee and Tunde Adebimpe, Kurt Gallagher on a new live album from They Might Be Giants and Roger Grace chiming in with new songs from Massive Wagons, Manors and one of his favorites, The Lathums.

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1997: Rocktober New Music 4: Nadia Reid, Christy Moore, Billy Strings, Porridge Radio, Panda Bear

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another multi-country journey for the Rocktober 2024 New Music Train, as it travels from Dublin to New York City. Liam McIndoe and Jason Goebel are at the controls and the duo discuss new music from Nadia Reid, Christy Moore, Billy Strings, Porridge Radio and Panda Bear.

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1996: Rocktober New Music 3: Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Brower, Abstract Crimewave, Isak Benjamin

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Rocktober 2024 New Music Train is on a long distance journey today, chugging from Wisconsin to Sweden. Bob Peterson and Niklas Nygards are in control and they are talking up new tunes from Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Brower, Abstract Crimewave and Isak Benjamin.

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1995: Rocktober New Music 2: Dream Theater, Sergeant Thunderhoof, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Body Metta, Christina Mantis

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

All aboard the Rocktober 2024 New Music Train! We throw the horns up and crank it to 11 with Steven Routledge and Paul Hayden and new tunes from Dream Theater, Sergeant Thunderhoof, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Body Metta and Christina Mantis.

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1994: October New Music - Superchunk, Baseball Project, Bartees Strange, Kathleen Edwards

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jim kicks off the October New Music series with choice cuts by Superchunk, the Baseball Project and Bartees Strange. Plus, a Tom Petty cover from Kathleen Edwards.

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1993: Bluegrass 4-Pack Part 4: Progressive Bluegrass AKA Newgrass

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time to crack the final can of our Bluegrass 4-Pack! It contains the history of progressive bluegrass, when younger musicians began to expand and enhance the traditional sounds of Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs.

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1992: Bluegrass 4-Pack Part 3: The Festival Movement

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We’re onto part three of the Bluegrass 4-Pack today, in which we take a look at the birth of the bluegrass festival movement, which began with two seminal events in Virginia in the 1960s.

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1991: Bluegrass 4-Pack Part 2: Flatt and Scruggs

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We open another can from the Bluegrass 4-Pack today, as Patrick outlines the remarkable career of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. They left Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys in 1948 and went on to take the music to a whole new audience and level of popularity.

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1990: Bluegrass 4-Pack Part 1: Genre and History with Bill Monroe

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

It’s time to crack into the Bluegrass 4-Pack! Patrick takes a trip back in musical history to the formation of the band that led to the genre of music known as Bluegrass. That trip begins with Bill Monroe and his brother Charlie in the mid-1930s and continues until Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs arrive in 1946.

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1989: Quincy Jones - Rest in Power

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We pay tribute to Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at age 91. The man was a legend in music and beyond. Edward Bowser of soulinstereo.com joins the conversation.

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1988: Perfect Pop: AC Newman, The Breeders, The Cure

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We wrap up the week with a triple dose of Perfect Pop! Tim Hoffman picks AC Newman’s “Miracle Drug,” Mark Neese carefully considers “Cannonball” by the Breeders and Kevin Clement selects The Cure’s “A Forest.”

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1987: Perfect Pop: Fairground Attraction, Todd Rundgren, Billy Bragg

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Belly up to the bar for another round of Perfect Pop! Today, Jay Igancio and Kurt Gallagher induct songs into the Perfect Pop pantheon, specifically Fairground Attraction’s “Perfect,” Todd Rundgren’s “Hello It’s Me” and Billy Bragg’s “The Saturday Boy.”

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1986: Perfect Pop: BoDeans, The Cure

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We’re serving up a helping of Perfect Pop this week and we continue today with selections from Peter Nordgren and Steven Routledge. They induct BoDeans’ “Back Then” and The Cure’s “Lullaby” into the Perfect Pop pantheon.

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1985: Perfect Pop - Wilco

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Perfect Pop Week continues! Jim talks about a vital Wilco track (with a thrilling music video): 1996's "Outtasite (Outta Mind)." Dig it.

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1984: Perfect Pop - Blue Rodeo

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We need Perfect Pop this week! And so Jim kicks things off with a most excellent 1990 track by Canadian band Blue Rodeo: "Til I Am Myself Again." Dig it.

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1983: Perfect Pop: “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

While you sort through all the Halloween candy you got, Patrick is putting Spooky Season to bed by inducting the 1962 classic “Monster Mash” into the Perfect Pop pantheon. It’s sure to be a graveyard smash!

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1982: A Halloween Treat From Suburbs Radio

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick has been listening to all the Halloween programming on Suburbs Radio this week and picked out some musical treats for you to enjoy. Happy Halloween to all!

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1981: Rest in Power: Phil Lesh

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Today we pay tribute to the late Phil Lesh, who passed last week at the age of 84. We hear from Kevin Bartlett and Mike Snider with their memories of the Grateful Dead’s bassist, along with a couple of songs co-written by Lesh. Rest in Power, Phil.

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1980: Cardinals at the Window

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we shine the spotlight on Cardinals at the Window, a 136-track digital album compiled to benefit those communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

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1979: September 2024 New Music 10: The War and Treaty, St. Vincent, Tommy Stinson, Crobot, The Hot Damn!, Richie Kotzen

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The September 2024 New Music Train is making its final trip this month, before some rest and repairs ahead of next month’s journeys. We’re across the midwest of America in this episode, with Scot Isom and Sunny Varney giving you new music from The War and Treaty, St. Vincent, Tommy and Ruby Stinson, Crobot, The Hot Damn! and Richie Kotzen. That’s a packed episode!

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1978: September 2024 New Music 9: Hard-Ons, Gurriers, Joe P, Thurston Moore

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We left the September 2024 New Music Train in Sweden yesterday, so swinging down to Dublin makes sense before it heads to New York City. That means Liam McIndoe and Jason Goebel and their picks for new tunes from Hard-Ons, Gurriers, Joe P and Thurston Moore.

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1977: September 2024 New Music 8: Julie, Sunday (1994), Indochine, Nada Surf

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The September 2024 New Music Train is pulling another cross-continental journey today, going from a lagoon in Michigan all the way to Sweden. That means Mark Neese and Niklas Nygards are on board and they discuss new music from Julie, Sunday (1994), Indochine and Nada Surf.

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1976: September 2024 New Music 7: The Courettes, Kit Sebastian, Nick Lowe

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Bill Mulligan hops on board the September 2024 New Music Train today and heads across the pond to pick up a friend of his, whom you might know. The pair discuss new music from The Courettes, Kit Sebastian and Nick Lowe.

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1975: September 2024 New Music 6: Julie, Mo Dotti, Floating Points, The Jesus Lizard

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode finds friends Harris King and Oswald König riding the September 2024 New Music Train. The duo share new music from Julie, Mo Dotti, Floating Points and The Jesus Lizard.

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1974: September 2024 New Music 5: MJ Lenderman, Being Dead, Soul Asylum, Muun Bato

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We start the week with the September 2024 New Music Train winding its way from Louisville up to Wisconsin. Jay Ignacio and Bob Peterson are on board and they fill you in on new music from
MJ Lenderman, Being Dead, Soul Asylum and Muun Bato.

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1973: September 2024 New Music 4: Lady Blackbird, Dummy, Cloud House, Nina Nesbitt

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s another USA-Scotland connection on today’s episode as the September 2024 New Music Train takes off from Illinois and speeds toward Montrose in the UK. That can only mean Paul Hayden and Roger Grace, discussing new tunes from Lady Blackbird, Dummy, Cloud House and Nina Nesbitt.

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1972: September 2024 New Music 3: The Cure, MJ Lenderman, Bon Iver

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The September 2024 New Music Train pulls out of Stirling headed for the suburbs of Baltimore, which means Steven Routledge and Kevin Porter must be on board. They discuss new music from The Cure, MJ Lenderman and Bon Iver on today’s episode.

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1971: September 2024 New Music 2: Alan Sparhawk - “White Roses, My God”

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick chimes in with a new music pick from September 2024, an album from Alan Sparhawk, formerly the guitarist and vocalist in Low.

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1970: September New Music - Stevie Wonder, Haircut 100, Wild Pink, Bad Moves, Cactus Blossoms

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim kicks off September new music with choice cuts by Wild Pink, Bad Moves, Haircut 100, the Cactus Blossoms and Stevie Wonder!

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1969: Trivia 5 - Kevin Bartlett ... Come on Down!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The conclusion of Music Trivia Week. Please welcome today's contestant ... Kevin Barlett. Can Kevin beat Paul Hayden's score of 26?

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1968: Trivia 4 - Will Gronek ... Come on Down!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It's Day Four of Music Trivia Week. Please welcome today's contestant ... Will Gronek. The score to beat, so far, is 26.

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1967: Trivia 3 - Paul Hayden ... Come on Down!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Day Three of Music Trivia Week! Please welcome today's contestant ... Paul Hayden. The score to beat, so far, is 21.

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1966: Trivia 2 - Mike Kohli ... Come on Down!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It's Day Two of Music Trivia Week. ... Please welcome today's contestant Mike Kohli. The score to beat, so far, is 21.

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1965: Trivia 1 - Bud Verge ... Come on Down!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It's Music Trivia Week on Rockin' the Suburbs! Please welcome our first contestant ... Bud Verge!

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1964: Bourbon and Beyond 2024 Recap

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

A group of listeners who attended this year’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky – namely Keith and Mary Jacobsen, Adam Coop, Bob Peterson and Billy McNeil — join Patrick to discuss all the happenings.

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1963: Fan Mail: Greg Kihn, Beastie Boys, Best Albums of the 1990s

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode, we go through some recent listener correspondence, involving Greg Kihn, The Beastie Boys and albums from the 90s.

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1962: Rest in Power: Kris Kristofferson

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We pay tribute to the legendary songwriter, singer and actor Kris Kristofferson, a music icon who passed away on September 28, 2024 at the age of 88.

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1961: Jim Walewander, Punk Rock Ballplayer - Part 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of Jim's conversation with former Detroit Tiger Jim Walewander. In this episode, Wales recounts the day he invited the Dead Milkmen to Tiger Stadium and hitting his lone career major league home run, among other baseball and music topics.

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1960: Jim Walewander, Punk Rock Ballplayer - Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The Detroit Tigers are in the MLB playoffs! And so Jim sits down with a 1987 Tigers legend, infielder Jim Walewander. What makes him a legend? He once invited the Dead Milkmen into the Tiger Stadium dugout.

Enjoy part 1 of this conversation about music and baseball. Tomorrow - part 2.

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1959: Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week, Part 5: Three Blind Singers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s the final episode of Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week and he wraps things up with a discussion of three important blind singers of the country blues: Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Blake and Blind Willie McTell.

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1958: Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week, Part 4: Book Nook - “The Country Blues”

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We continue with Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week and in this episode, he discusses Samuel B. Charters’ landmark 1959 book “The Country Blues,” which was the first study of the incredible sound of the country blues.

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1957: Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week, Part 3: Ralph Peer

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s more from Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week (he’s silly with it) and today he relates the story of Ralph Peer, who was instrumental in shaping the modern music business as a talent scout, engineer, manager and music publisher.

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1956: Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week, Part 2: Jug Bands

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Part two of Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week is here and on this episode he discusses jug band music with a spotlight on two groups from Memphis, Cannon’s Jug Stompers and the Memphis Jug Band.

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1955: Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week, Part 1: Perfect Pop: The Bentley Boys

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Get ready for Patrick’s Old-Time Music Week, kids! He will be discussing music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s this week and starts with a Perfect Pop tune from the Bentley Boys recorded in 1929, “Down on Penny’s Farm.”

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1954: Rest in Power: Greg Kihn

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We pay tribute to the rock and roller (and radio DJ and author) Greg Kihn, who passed on August 13, 2024. Rest in Power, Greg.

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1953: A (Very) Brief History of Billy Ward and his Dominoes

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

On what would have been his 103rd birthday, we examine the impact that Billy Ward and his Dominoes had on the history of music.

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1952: August 2024 New Music 8: Blues Pills, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Creeping Jean

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The August 2024 New Music train makes its final trip of the month before getting tuned up for September’s journeys. We let Sunny Varney take it home, with rockin’ new music from Blues Pills, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge and Creeping Jean.

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1951: August 2024 New Music 7: The The, Jesse Welles

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We have a solo conductor on the August 2024 New Music train today and Scot Isom is more than up to the challenge, giving us many new music tips that he discovered last month, with a focus on tunes from The The and Jesse Welles.

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1950: August 2024 New Music 6: Mystery Waitress, RVG, Common and Pete Rock, Brigitte Calls Me Baby, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The August 2024 New Music train is steaming into a new week and today, Harris King and Jason Goebel are on board to clue you in to new music from Mystery Waitress, RVG, Common and Pete Rock, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.

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1949: August 2024 New Music 5: Futurebirds feat. Waxahatchee, X, Say She She, Hamish Hawk, The Last Dinner Party, Scarlet Rebels, David Coverdale

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a cross-continental August 2024 New Music train today, with Bob Peterson starting the journey from Wisconsin and Roger Grace (with some help from his wife Hilary!) tearing up the tracks from Scotland. They will give you plenty to listen to in the form of new music from Futurebirds feat. Waxahatchee, X, Say She She, Hamish Hawk, The Last Dinner Party, Scarlet Rebels and David Coverdale.

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1948: August 2024 New Music 4: Starflyer 59, New Starts, Chime School, Goodnight Sunrise

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Kevin Porter and Paul Hayden are piloting the August 2024 New Music train today and that is good news for you, listener. Lots of gleaming guitars and soaring melodies are on tap as they discuss new songs from Starflyer 59, New Starts, Chime School and Goodnight Sunrise.

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1947: August 2024 New Music 3: Oceanator, Futurebirds feat. Waxahatchee

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The August New Music train has been turned over to the listeners and Chief Engineer Steven Routledge takes us through new music from Oceanator and Futurebirds feat. Waxahatchee. We also hear his thoughts on our recent Book Nook on Creation Records.

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1946: August 2024 New Music 2: Melt-Banana

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The August New Music train is gathering steam and Patrick is on board today to talk about the return of one of his favorites, Japanese noise duo Melt-Banana, who have released their first album since 2013 (“3+5”).

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1945: August New Music - Dive Time, Wishy, The Hard Quartet, Margo Price

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim kicks off August 2024 new music with rockin' tracks from Dive Time, Wishy and the Hard Quartet. Plus, an Elvis Costello cover from Margo Price.

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1944: The Paranoid Style - Rockin' the Suburbs Live!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We wrap up our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! episodes, recorded in August at Jammin' Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: Bar/None recording artists The Paranoid Style.

Songs:
1. Beyond Petition
2. Murder: The Experience
3. Are You Loathsome Tonight?
4. Print the Legend
5. Turpitude

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1943: Justin Trawick - Rockin' the Suburbs Live!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The third episode from our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! night, recorded in August at Jammin' Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: Americana singer-songwriter Justin Trawick.

Songs:
1. Back of the Line
2. Five and Dime
3. Life in the Middle
4. All the Places That I’ve Been

Buy Justin Trawick's music on Bandcamp at justintrawick.bandcamp.com.

Learn more about Justin Trawick and the Common Good at justintrawick.com.

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1942: Shallow Planet - Rockin' the Suburbs Live!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The second episode from our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! night, recorded in August at Jammin Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: rock band Shallow Planet.

Songs:
1. Subconscious Queen
2. In the Know
3. Fire in the Sky
4. Strike a Match

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1941: Billy Coulter - Rockin' the Suburbs Live!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It's a week of Rockin' the Suburbs Live! episodes, recorded in August at Jammin Java in Vienna VA. First up is singer-songwriter Billy Coulter.

Songs:
1. Haven’t You Fallen in Love With Me Yet?
2. Lighthouse Keeper
3. Station Wagon

Learn more about Billy Coulter at billycoulter.com

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1940: Book Nook: There Was A Light: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Book Nook week comes to a close with a look at a detailed book about Chris Bell, the enigmatic “other half” of Big Star.

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1939: Book Nook: It Came From Memphis

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick continues his dive into Memphis music by discussing a unique 1995 book written by Robert Gordon, “It Came From Memphis.”

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1938: Book Nook: The Creation Records Story, Part 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick and Vasant Ramamurthy are back to conclude their conversation on the history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.”

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1937: Book Nook: The Creation Records Story, Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick is joined today by Vasant Ramamurthy to discuss the incredible history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.”

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1936: Book Nook: Alex Chilton: A Man Called Destruction

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick recently rediscovered a fantastic book by Holly George-Warren about Alex Chilton. “A Man Called Destruction” takes you beyond Big Star and the Box Tops and puts you inside Alex’s world.

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1935: Perfect Pop: The Bottle Rockets ‘Indianapolis’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode is very simple: “Indianapolis” by the Bottle Rockets is a perfect pop song.

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1934: July 2024 New Music 9: Enumclaw, Fontaines D.C., Cardinals, Billie Joe Armstrong/Jesse Malin

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2024 New Music train takes its final trip today (before resting and fueling up for next month), so it’s appropriate that we have a special episode. Highland Park Harry, Echo Park Jimmy and David Lynch all make appearances, discussing new music from Enumclaw, Fontaines D.C., Cardinals and Billie Joe Armstrong’s Jesse Malin tribute. And David was in a J. Geils Band mood.

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1933: July 2024 New Music 8: Augustin Parsy, The Lathums, Lo Rays, The Linda Lindas

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2024 New Music train is in European territory today, making the journey from Sweden to Scotland. That means Niklas Nygårds and Roger Grace are on board and in this episode they tell us about new songs from Augustin Parsy, The Lathums, Lo Rays and The Linda Lindas. Plus, the worldwide debut of Roger’s theme music!

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1932: July 2024 New Music 7: Jesse Welles, The Gaslight Anthem (feat. Bully), Stone Theory, Jupiter Cyclops, Smoke Stack Rhino

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2024 New Music train is on a mid-America trip today, chugging from the suburbs of Kansas City to Illinois. That puts Scot Isom and Sunny Varney in charge and they tell us about new tunes from Jesse Welles, The Gaslight Anthem (feat. Bully), Stone Theory, Jupiter Cyclops, and Smoke Stack Rhino.

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1931: July 2024 New Music 6: Melissa Carper, Johnny Blue Skies, Phish

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We’re into a new week and the July 2024 New Music train steams on. Enrique Cruz and Jason Goebel are on the controls today, giving you the lowdown on new music from Melissa Carper, Johnny Blue Skies and Phish.

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1930: July 2024 New Music 5: Best Bets, Violet Hirst, Bill Callahan, Wild Powwers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Liam McIndoe and Harris King have taken over control of the July 2024 New Music train. They will inform you of new music from Best Bets, Violet Hirst, Bill Callahan, Wild Powwers, so sit back, relax and enjoy your journey.

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1929: July 2024 New Music 4: Parlor Greens, The Breaks Inc., Wand, Beachwood Sparks, Say She She

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The July 2024 New Music Train is steaming through America’s heartland today, with Bob Peterson and Paul Hayden at the controls. They will tell you about new records from Parlor Greens, The Breaks Inc., Wand, Beachwood Sparks and Say She She.

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1928: July 2024 New Music 3: Jessica Bourdreaux, Parannoul, Toe

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Trusted New Music conductors Kevin Porter and Jay Ignacio are on board the July 2024 New Music Train today and they dish on new tunes from Jessica Bourdreaux, Parannoul and Toe on today’s episode.

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1927: July 2024 New Music 2: Pannoul, Elephant Tree/Lowrider, Jack White

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The New Music train is fully stocked for a trip and Steven Routledge and Adam Coop are onboard and ready to roll. On this episode, they discuss new music from Pannoul, Elephant Tree/Lowrider and Jack White.

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1926: July New Music - Irked, Pack Rat, Ashley Monroe

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim kicks off July 2024 new music with rockin' tracks from Irked, Pack Rat and Ashley Monroe.

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1925: Music Inspired by Movies: Die Toten Hosen - Ein Kleines Bisschen Horrorschau

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Harris King was inspired by episode 1862 to go back to favorite album by Die Toten Hosen, which was inspired by “A Clockwork Orange.” Listen in as he discusses the record – and speaks some German!

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1924: Working for the Weekend: Six Nights of Phish and Elvis is Alive and Living in Illinois

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Kevin Bartlett calls the Suburban Party Line with updates on Phish, Elvis and a bone of contention. Which happens to involve Patrick and Loverboy.

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1923: Niklas’ June 2024 New Music: Fantastic Cat, Indochine, Sabrina Carpenter

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In a development that should surprise no one, Patrick messed up and failed to include Niklas Nygards’ contribution to June 2024 New Music. We correct that oversight on today’s episode and Niklas tells us about tunes from Fantastic Cat, Indochine and Sabrina Carpenter.

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1922: Rest in Power: Martin Phillipps

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Martin Phillipps, visionary songwriter and leader of legendary Flying Nun band The Chills, passed on July 28th. Nick Scalera joins Patrick for this episode, and with heavy hearts they discuss Martin's legacy.

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1921: Amanee Avery at Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We wrap up our Live from Suburbs Fest series with Rockford saxophonist and singer Amanee Avery (aka the Saxchick). She performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Thanks to everyone who helped make Suburbs Fest 2024 a success.

Live songs:
1. "Freddy's Strut"
2. "I Can Play All Night"

Playout song: "Couldn't Handle Me," from Amanee Avery's EP "Saxchick-Schools Out."

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1920: Phil Yates at Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Episode 5 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Chicago singer-songwriter Phil Yates, a friend of the pod, performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview.

Live songs:
1. "Burn It Down, Bernadette"
2. "Was I the Driver?"
3. "Middle of Forever After"

Playout song: "I Can't Wait," from Phil Yates & the Affiliates' album "A Thin Thread"

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1919: Michael Whyte at Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Episode 4 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-songwriter Michael Whyte performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Come experience a reunion of old friends.

Live songs:
1. "Where the Blue Skies Fell"
2. "To Mexico"

Playout song: "Cash and the Carters," from the Blind Robins' album "Panorama Valley"

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Find Michael Whyte's solo music at michaelwhyte.bandcamp.com

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1918: Rockford Rocks! - Live from Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Episode 3 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. We talk Rockford music with Nick Naruz of Toad Hall Records and Spencer Tritt, host of "Sessions from Studio A" on WNIJ Radio.

Learn more about Toad Hall at toadhallonline.com

Stream "Sessions from Studio A" at northernpublicradio.org or at youtube.com/@WNIJRadio

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1917: JF Gaziano at Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Episode 2 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-guitarist JF Gaziano performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Dig it.

Live songs:
1. "Only Man"
2. "Train Whistle"
3. "Eighty-sixed"

Playout song: "Such Good Times"

Stream JF Gaziano's music at soundcloud.com/jf-gaziano_beatmerchants

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1916: Emily Hurd at Suburbs Fest

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We kick off our podcast episodes recorded at Suburbs Fest in the Rockford IL area with a performance by, and interview with, singer-songwriter Emily Hurd.

Live songs:
1. "Kiss Me Out of My Right Mind"
2. "Whiskey Neat"
3. "The Reverse"

Playout song: "Inside the Frame" from the album "Meanwhile I Love You."

Learn more about Emily Hurd and buy her albums at emilyhurd.com

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1915: Road Trip to Suburbs Fest 2024: Part 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The crew of Mike and Julie Snider, Mike Wager, Bill Mulligan and Patrick complete the journey to Suburbs Fest 2024 by driving from Dayton, Ohio to Rockford, Illinois. Come along for the ride!

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1914: Road Trip to Suburbs Fest 2024: Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We begin our Suburbs Fest episodes with an audio journey from Northern Virginia to Dayton, Ohio. Mike and Julie Snider are on board, along with (navigator) Bill Mulligan, Mike Wagner and Patrick. Let’s hit the road!

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1913: June 2024 New Music 8: Wilco, Richard Thompson, Liily, Cutest Nuisance

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

On the final day of travel for the June 2024 New Music train, Scot Isom leaps behind the wheel and takes us for a long ride. Along the way, he discusses new music from Wilco, Richard Thompson, Liily and Cutest Nuisance.

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1912: June 2024 New Music 7: Dirty Three, Goodbye June, Maverick, Robert Jon and the Wreck

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2024 New Music train is speeding to its conclusion, but not before Patrick and Sunny Varney hop aboard to tell you about new music from Dirty Three, Goodbye June, Maverick and Robert Jon and the Wreck.

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1911: June 2024 New Music 6: Remi Wolf, Red Vanilla, The Decemberists, This is Lorelei

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

People of the world, rejoice, the June 2024 New Music Train is rolling into a new week! Roger Grace and Jason Goebel are your conductors today, talking up new music from Remi Wolf, Red Vanilla, The Decemberists and This is Lorelei.

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1910: June 2024 New Music 5: Cola, Jim Lauderdale, Troy Kingi, Cavalera

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

From Ireland to South Carolina, the June 2024 New Music train steams on, bringing you the finest in new releases. Today, Harris King and Liam McIndoe are aboard, giving us the scoop on new music from Cola, Jim Lauderdale, Troy Kingi and Cavalera.

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1909: June 2024 New Music 4: The Scimitars, The Kaisers, Tiny Stills

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Today’s conductors on the June 2024 New Music train are headed for a mix of retro and modern, as Bill Mulligan and Adam Coop discuss new tunes from The Scimitars, The Kaisers and Tiny Stills.

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1908: June 2024 New Music 3: Oh Hirsoshima, Redd Kross

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Mark Neese is on the June 2024 New Music train today with a first time participant in Eric Lohrenz! Eric discusses a new album from Swedish band Oh Hiroshima, while Mark gets into the new one from Red Kross.

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1907: June 2024 New Music 2: Entropy, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Bad Nerves, Hayes Nobel

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The June 2024 New Music train is on the tracks and chugging away. Today, Steven Routledge and Paul Hayden are riding the rails, bringing you new music from Entropy, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Bad Nerves and Hayes Nobel.

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1906: June New Music - Goat Girl, Sour Widows, Eddie Vedder

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

All aboard the new music train. Jim talks about fresh tunes by Goat Girl and Sour Widows. Plus, an English Beat cover by Eddie Vedder.

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1905: Track-by-Track: Cutest Nuisance ‘Happy Accident’ (Pt. 2)

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick speak with Devin Brezak, Matt Cortez and Melissa Hernandez of Chicago band Cutest Nuisance, whose new album, Happy Accident, is a glorious mix of melody, noise and introspection. Today, the final six tracks of the record are the focus.

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1904: Track-by-Track: Cutest Nuisance ‘Happy Accident’ (Pt. 1)

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick speak with members of Chicago band Cutest Nuisance, whose new album, Happy Accident, is a glorious mix of melody, noise and introspection. Today, we discuss side one of the album.

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1903: Perfect Pop: The Style Council - “Long Hot Summer”

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s hotter than July and time to induct a summer classic into the Perfect Pop pantheon: It’s “Long Hot Summer” by the Style Council.

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1902: Copa America 2024 Semi-finalists’ National Anthems: Ranked!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The Copa America is down to the last four teams and to mark the occasion (and help with no-soccer-on-tv-today-withdrawal) Patrick ranks the countries’ national anthems.

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1901: Euro 2024 Semi-finalists’ National Anthems: Ranked!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The European Championships are down to the last four teams and to mark the occasion (and help with no-soccer-on-tv-today-withdrawal) Patrick ranks the countries’ national anthems.

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1900: Rockin' the Suburbs Live on Aug. 11!!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Come to our Rockin' the Suburbs Live show at Jammin Java in Vienna VA on Sun Aug 11. On today's episode, we talk about the show and play music from the featured guests: Shallow Planet, Billy Coulter, Justin Trawick and the Paranoid Style.

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1899: A Lollapalooza Discussion, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It's the final episode of our three-part Lollapalooza special, featuring Jim, Patrick and special guest John Geddes. Today, find out how many different Lollapalooza tours John saw.

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1898: A Lollapalooza Discussion, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are joined by John Geddes to continue a discussion on the Lollapalooza tours, with a focus on the August 16, 1991 stop at Lake Fairfax Park in Northern Virginia. And John was smart enough to buy the t-shirt!

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1897: A Lollapalooza Discussion, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim and Patrick are joined by John Geddes to discuss the Lollapalooza Festival, which is the subject of a recent docu-series. Both John and Patrick attended the 1991 tour that played Lake Fairfax Park in Northern Virginia.

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1896: Exploring the Music of Del Amitri, Part Three

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Our series on the music of Del Amitri – created by Steven Routledge, Justin Steiner and Kevin Clement — wraps up today with a look at the band’s albums Some Other Sucker’s Paradise and Can You Do Me Good, as well as their fabulous comeback record Fatal Mistakes.

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1895: Exploring the Music of Del Amitri, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Our look at the music of Scottish band Del Amitri continues today. Kevin Clement, Steven Routledge and Justin Steiner dig into a key record in the band’s catalog, Twisted, their fourth studio album, released in February of 1995.

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1894: Exploring the Music of Del Amitri, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

A special three-part series kicks off today! Kevin Clement, Steven Routledge and Justin Steiner take a dive into the music of Del Amitri. Part one features music released between 1985-1992.

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1893: May 2024 New Music 7: People Like Us, Varonas, Return to Dust, Abrams, Idle Throne

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2024 New Music Train is steaming toward a rockin’ conclusion. Enrique Cruz and Sunny Varney are conducting for you today and that means new music from People Like Us, Varonas, Return to Dust, Abrams and Idle Throne.

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1892: May 2024 New Music 6: Les Savy Fav, Orville Peck, The Mavericks, Blondeshell

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

All aboard the May 2024 New Music Train New York to New Jersey special! Jason Goebel and Urb Fernandez are driving on this episode and they have thoughts on new music from Les Savy Fav, Orville Peck, The Mavericks and Blondeshell.

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1891: May 2024 New Music 5: Arab Strap, Lankum, Tino Drima, Swamp Dogg, Lone Justice, Eels

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2024 New Music Train rockets out of Dublin today, headed for California. Liam McIndoe and Craig Rosen are your conductors, bringing you up to speed on new tunes from Arab Strap, Lankum, Tino Drima, Swamp Dogg, Lone Justice and last but not least, Eels.

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1890: May 2024 New Music 4: Habibi, Girl and Girl, Linzi Clark, Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr.

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a trip from South Carolina to Scotland on the May 2024 New Music Train! Our conductors are Harris King and Roger Grace and they serve up the goods on tunes from Habibi, Girl and Girl, Linzi Clark, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.

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1889: May 2024 New Music 3: Hinds ft. Beck, Garbage, Black Market Karma, Childish Gambino

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2024 New Music Train is steaming through the heat today, with Jeff Frank discussing new tunes from Hinds (ft. Beck) and Garbage, both of which are perfect summer jams. Bob Peterson pushes the train to top speed with picks from Black Market Karma and Childish Gambino.

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1888: May 2024 New Music 2: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jon Poulin, Mdou Moctar, Faded Shades

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The May 2024 New Music train picks up steam with Steven Routledge and Paul Hayden in the conductor’s chairs. They tell us about new work from Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jon Poulin, Mdou Moctar and Faded Shades.

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1887: May 2024 New Music - Milly, Horse Jumper Of Love

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim fills the May New Music train with coal - that's meant as a good thing! Today's selections are "Spilling Ink" by Milly and "Wink" by Horse Jumper Of Love.

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1886: Country Story Songs Chapter 5: ‘El Paso’ and ‘Poncho and Lefty’’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Kevin Clement and Patrick put the lid on Country Story Songs Week (for now) with two classics of the genre: Marty Robbins doing “El Paso” and Townes Van Zandt’s original version of “Pancho and Lefty.”

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1885: Country Story Songs Chapter 4: ‘Convoy’ and ‘"South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Down to the penultimate day of Country Story Songs, Kevin Clement and Patrick pull out two more songs today: The country novelty smash “Convoy” by C.W. McCall and Patsy Cline’s lovely rendition of "South of the Border (Down Mexico Way).”

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1884: Country Story Songs Chapter 3: ‘A Boy Named Sue’ and ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

If you think Country Story Songs Week is heating up, you’re right. Kevin Clement and Patrick bring you two more stories you will never forget: Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue” and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

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1883: Country Story Songs Chapter 2: ‘The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia’ and ‘A Week in a Country Jail’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Country Story Songs Week continues with Patrick and Kevin Clement today. They select songs by Tom T. Hall (“A Week in a Country Jail”) and Vicki Lawrence (“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia”).

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1882: Country Story Songs Chapter 1: ‘Big Bad John’ and ‘Saginaw, Michigan’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick and Kevin Clement follow up our Story Songs Week (episodes 1733-1737) by putting a country music spin on the concept. We begin with songs from Jimmy Dean and Lefty Frizzell.

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1881: Track by Track: Total Strangers ‘Watching the Sun Go Out’ Part 5

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We have sadly reached the end of our track-by-track discussion of Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner put the final three songs on the record under the microscope in this episode: “Color Schemes,” “Right Next to You” and “Margins.”

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1880: Track by Track: Total Strangers ‘Watching the Sun Go Out’ Part 4

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We are heading toward the conclusion of our track-by-track discussion of Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner discuss songs seven and eight on the record today: “Watermarks” and “Split Screen."

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1879: Track by Track: Total Strangers ‘Watching the Sun Go Out’ Part 3

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we reach the middle of the new album Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner discuss two more tracks today: “All Falling Down” and “Come Back John.”

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1878: Track by Track: Total Strangers ‘Watching the Sun Go Out’ Part 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We move into a second day of conversation with “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner about an album that was released this month: Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. The focus turns to tracks three and four on this episode, “Shine” and “Set in Stone.”

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1877: Track by Track: Total Strangers ‘Watching the Sun Go Out’ Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

“Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner were the driving forces behind an excellent album that was released this month: Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. We talk through each track on the record and discuss its origins, starting with the first two tracks, “What You Do” and “Card Trick.”

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1876: Interview: Steve Kilbey of the Church, Part 2

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Here is the second part of Patrick’s conversation with Steve Kilbey from The Church. In this episode, Steve discusses artistic longevity, the creative process and taking a long drive with a great double album.

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1875: Interview: Steve Kilbey of the Church, Part 1

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We got a chance to spend some time with Steve Kilbey from The Church (and many other things) recently and we took it! Here is the first part of Patrick’s conversation with the highly influential Australian musician.

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1874: Songs I Love… With Feedback (Volume 3)

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s Mark Neese’s turn to tell us a song he loves (with feedback). He chooses a track from the Michigan band Laughing Hyenas’ final album Hard Times.

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1873: Songs I Love… With Feedback (Volume 2) and Rest in Power Bob Schick

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Scott Isom gives us a song he loves (with feedback) from Wilco and we pay tribute to influential punk musician Bob Schick.

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1872: April 2024 New Music 8: Cloud Nothings, Menomena, Blacktop Mojo, White Dog, Freeways

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2024 New Music Train is pulling into the station to fuel up for next month, but not without one last adventure. Kevin Porter and Sunny Varney are on board and they wax poetic about new tunes from Cloud Nothings, Menomena, Blacktop Mojo, White Dog and Freeways.

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1871: April 2024 New Music 7: Macklemore, Metz, Pernice Brothers

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2024 New Music Train is back on the tracks and Kurt Gallagher drives it down from New York to pick up Patrick outside of D.C. They steam into the night talking about new music from Macklemore, Metz and the Pernice Brothers.

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1870: Concert Report: Dead and Company at the Sphere

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We interrupt April New Music for a special bulletin from Las Vegas: Jason Goebel has been to the Sphere to see Dead and Company open their residency and he has to tell us about it. Like, right now.

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1869: April 2024 New Music 6: Cloud Nothings, Hovvdy, English Teacher, Boeckner

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Marios Kritiotis and Jason Goebel are aboard the rockin’ April 2024 New Music Train today. They dish on new music from Cloud Nothings, Hovvdy, English Teacher and Boeckner.

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1868: April 2024 New Music 5: Old 97s, Glen Campbell Duets, Loon

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a solo conductor on the April 2024 New Music Train to kick off the week. Urb Fernandez takes the train on a tour of New Jersey while telling us about new tracks from Old 97s, an album of Glen Campbell duets and Loon.

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1867: April 2024 New Music 4: Voom, Kite, Blues Pills, Seasick Steve, Tide Lines

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

It seems the April 2024 New Music Train has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and is steaming from Ireland to Scotland today. That means Liam McIndoe and Roger Grace are in charge, bringing you new tracks from Voom, Kite, Blues Pills, Seasick Steve and Tide Lines.

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1866: April 2024 New Music 3: The Lemon Twigs, Total Strangers, Vampire Weekend, Killer Kin

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The April 2024 New Music Train is picking up speed as we head towards the weekend. On board today are Bob Peterson and Paul Hayden, who bring us new releases from The Lemon Twigs, Total Strangers, Vampire Weekend and Killer Kin.

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1865: April 2024 New Music 2: King Hannah, Airbag, Mount Kimbie, Somesurprises

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim has turned over the controls of the April 2024 New Music Train to Steven Routledge and Harris King, who keep it speeding down the tracks. They discuss new music from King Hannah, Airbag, Mount Kimbie and Somesurprises.

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1864: April New Music - Will Hoge, Jordan Ward, Wunderhorse, Girl In Red

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Jim sets the April new music train in motion with new tracks from Jordan Ward, Will Hoge and Wunderhorse. Plus, a Talking Heads cover by Girl In Red.

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1863: Rest in Power: Steve Albini

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Engineer, Writer, Guitarist and Thinker Steve Albini passed on this week. Patrick and Vasant discuss his legacy and influence.

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1862: Songs Written About Movies

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Here’s another song-concept idea from Patrick. This one focuses on songs written about movies, which differs from soundtracks. You’ll hear John Vanderslice singing about a David Lynch film and Neil Young watching a Jim Jarmusch flick.

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1861: Songs I Love… With Feedback (Volume 1)

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick’s podcast grab-bag continues this week with an idea for a new series: Songs I Love… With Feedback. Which is just what it says, three songs Patrick loves that feature feedback. Your move, listener.

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1860: Spotlight On: Bpeople

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 07 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick came across a pair of albums from Los Angeles-area band Bpeople and thought our listeners might enjoy hearing about them. Led by singer/guitarist Alex Gibson, the music should appeal to fans of dark new wave post punk and early 1980s sounds.

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1859: Happy Birthday Bob Seger!

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We take a minute to wish the Ramblin’ Gamblin’ man from Detroit a happy 79th (and remind you of some other Bob Seger-related episodes we’ve done).

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1858: Perfect Pop: The Upsetters ‘Return of Django’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick finishes up Perfect Pop week with an instrumental pick while wondering what possibilities lie within the large group of songs that are part of this special group.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1857: Perfect Pop: Blitzen Trapper - ‘Country Caravan’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Patrick was inspired by Scot Isom’s trio of Perfect Pop songs, so he gets into the act today with a song from 2007 by Blitzen Trapper.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1856: Perfect Pop: Guadalcanal Diary - ‘Trail of Tears’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Scot Isom wraps up a trio of Perfect Pop selections with one from a band that came from Georgia… no, not that one!

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1855: Perfect Pop: DOA ‘War’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Scot Isom is back for a second day of Perfect Pop and he goes north of the border for classic punk band DOA, who tear up a version of a well-known tune.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1854: Perfect Pop: Operator Please - ‘Just A Song About Ping-Pong’

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Scot Isom sent in a few Perfect Pop picks and we dug into them to start the week. First up is a song from a New Zealand band that’s, you know, just about ping pong.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1853: Interview - The Lone Canary

Rockin' the Suburbs — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Meet Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho of the Lone Canary, an Americana/folk group from Rockford IL. The Lone Canary will play at Suburbs Fest on Sat Jun 22.

Learn more about the Lone Canary and buy their music at thelonecanary.com

Suburbs Fest will run June 20 to 22 at Pig Minds Brewing in the Rockford suburbs of Machesney Park. See you there! Info: suburbspod.com/fest

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com

1852: The Replacements “Tim” - The Original and the Let It Bleed Edition, Part Two

Rockin' the Suburbs — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera are in the hosting chairs for a look at how the sound of the remix of the Replacements seminal 1985 album changed their perceptions of these classic songs. Here is the second part of their conversation.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1851: The Replacements “Tim” - The Original and the Let It Bleed Edition, Part One

Rockin' the Suburbs — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera are in the hosting chairs for a look at how the sound of the remix of the Replacements seminal 1985 album changed their perceptions of these classic songs.

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 with your friends.

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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

1850: Talkin' Beer and Music with Pig Minds Brewing Owners

Rockin' the Suburbs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Suburbs Fest is June 20-22 in the Rockford IL area - with all events at Pig Minds Brewing. We talk with owners Brian and Kelly Endl about how they got started in craft brewing, the establishment's unique position as a vegan brewery and their interest in music.

We want to see you at Suburbs Fest. Learn more at suburbspod.com/fest

Learn more about Pig Minds at pigmindsbrewing.com

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com

1849: Interview - Half Catholic's John Tallman

Rockin' the Suburbs — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We talk power pop and record stores and Suburbs Fest with John Tallman of Rockford band Half Catholic.

Half Catholic will play Sat Jun 22 at Suburbs Fest, at Pig Minds Brewing in the Rockford suburbs of Machesney Park IL. More info on the three-day Suburbs Fest is at suburbspod.com/fest

List to Half Catholic at half-catholic.bandcamp.com or on other major streaming services.

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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com