360: May New Music - River Whyless, Dwight Yoakam, Lenny Kravitz
What's Jim been digging in May? A surprising new single by North Carolina's River Whyless and a great windows-down tune by Dwight Yoakam. Plus, Intern Sam spins a new song from Lenny Kravitz. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/r...
21m Jun 05, 2018
21m
359: May New Music - Gruff Rhys, Mourn, Cheap Trick
What was Patrick digging in May? New singles from Gruff Rhys (of Super Furry Animals) and Catalonian punk band Mourn. Meanwhile, Intern Sam Lisker joins all week. On this episode, he spins a new single by Cheap Trick. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Sub...
22m Jun 04, 2018
22m
358: PJ Harvey - 'Rid of Me'
Twenty-five years ago, PJ Harvey exploded onto the alternative scene with "Rid of Me." Like a bomb. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web ...
21m Jun 01, 2018
21m
357: Pixies - 'Surfer Rosa'
The Pixies' debut full-length album, "Surfer Rosa," was released 30 years ago, first in the UK, then a few months later in the U.S. We discuss its unique sound, as well as its impact. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review th...
26m May 31, 2018
26m
356: Pere Ubu - 'The Modern Dance'
Anniversaries Week continues! Today, we explore the sonic soundscape that is Pere Ubu's 'The Modern Dance,' released in 1978. It was post-punk before that was even really a thing. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sh...
27m May 30, 2018
27m
355: Warren Zevon - 'Excitable Boy'
It's Anniversaries Week. We're getting caught up on some albums celebrating key anniversaries, starting with Warren Zevon's "Excitable Boy," released 40 years ago. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podc...
30m May 29, 2018
30m
354: Rarities - The Hated
It's Patrick's turn to showcase a local band for Rarities Week. From his collection, he pulls out a double 7-inch recorded in the '80s by the Hated, an Annapolis, Md., punk band. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sho...
15m May 25, 2018
15m
353: Rarities - Cooler
Rarities Week takes a turn toward Kentucky, as Jim talks about a favorite CD in his collection, "Oh Happy Day" by Louisville band Cooler. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it w...
18m May 24, 2018
18m
352: Rarities - The Chills' 'Secret Box'
Rarities Week continues. Patrick pays some selections from his treasured Chills three-CD set "Secret Box." It's a secret no more. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your...
17m May 23, 2018
17m
351: Rarities - Schoolhouse Rock, Liz Phair and Material Issue
This week, we're playing records from our personal collections that you can't easily find on streaming services, if at all. Jim digs out '90s compilations of cartoon covers — "Schoolhouse Rock Rocks!" and "Saturday Morning." Featuring Better Than Ezra, Pavement, Biz Markie, Butthole Surfers, and Liz Phair and Material Issue. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other po...
20m May 22, 2018
20m
350: Book Nook - 4AD
Patrick likes to read books about music and talk about them. Today, he tells us about "Facing the Other Way: The Story of 4AD" by Martin Aston, published in 2013. 4AD is an important record label in the UK, with a classic roster that included Bauhaus, Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance and many others. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, inc...
21m May 21, 2018
21m
349: Fan Mail - Motown, Lucy Dacus
More emails, including a story about Lucy Dacus' dad and a recommendation of an overlooked Motown gem by Frank Wilson. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. ...
20m May 18, 2018
20m
348: Fan Mail - Soul Asylum, Nada Surf
More listener feedback. A note setting us straight about Soul Asylum. And a heartfelt call confirming our feelings about Nada Surf. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with yo...
17m May 17, 2018
17m
347: Fan Mail - Van Halen, Bonny Doon, Titus Andronicus
We get the best emails and voice messages from our listeners. And we like to share them with you. Today, an email about Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli, plus a call about a number of topics, including new music from Bonny Doon and tube socks for Titus Andronicus. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, So...
23m May 16, 2018
23m
346: April New Music - Hop Along, Sons of Kemet, Prince
Patrick's been digging indie rock from Hop Along, jazz from Sons of Kemet and a newly released classic jam from Prince. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. ...
20m May 15, 2018
20m
345: April New Music - Moondoggies, Winter, Japanese Breakfast
What's Jim been digging lately? Hear his new music picks from April. Earthy rock from the Moondoggies, shoegaze from Winter, and a Cranberries cover from Japanese Breakfast. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on ...
16m May 14, 2018
16m
344: Rush - Live Albums
We close out Rush Week with a look at some of the band's live recordings. With guests Bobby Padavick and Charles Andrews of D.C. band Night Streets. Check out Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Pl...
29m May 11, 2018
29m
343: Rush - 'Signals'
Be cool or be cast out. Listen to our exploration of Rush's 1982 album "Signals." With guests Bobby Padavick and Charles Andrews of D.C. band Night Streets. All part of Rush Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. Listen EVERY DAY this week for more Rush!! Check out Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including...
26m May 10, 2018
26m
342: Rush - 'Permanent Waves'
If you choose not to listen to this podcast, you still have made a choice. Rockin' the Suburbs tackles Rush's 1980 album "Permanent Waves," with guests Bobby Padavick and Charles Andrews of D.C. band Night Streets. As Rush Week continues. Listen EVERY DAY this week for more Rush!! Check out Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes o...
22m May 09, 2018
22m
341: Rush - '2112'
Rush Week continues! Today, we take a step back to discuss the band's 1976 landmark album '2112.' With special guests Bobby Padavick and Charles Andrews of D.C. band Night Streets. Listen EVERY DAY this week for more Rush!! Check out Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, G...
28m May 08, 2018
28m
340: Rush - 'Moving Pictures'
Prepare to be Rushified on Rockin' the Suburbs this week. We invite a couple of big fans — Bobby Padavick and Charles Andrews of Washington D.C. band Night Streets — to talk about some of the albums of Rush. We start with the Canadian trio's best-selling record, 1981's "Moving Pictures." Listen EVERY DAY this week for more Rush!! Support Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Subscribe t...
27m May 07, 2018
27m
339: Record Store Day - Car Seat Headrest, Trampled By Turtles and More
Adam Coop of Louisville rounds out our tales from Record Store Day. He picked up some special released by Car Seat Headrest, Trampled By Turtles (covering Tom Petty) and more. Adam's favorite record store is Guestroom Records in Louisville KY. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher a...
19m May 04, 2018
19m
338: Record Store Day - Flaming Lips, Prince, Genesis and More
It's Randall Brown's turn to talk about Record Store Day finds. He picked up special editions by Flaming Lips and Prince, plus used records including classic Genesis. Randall's band, Quartjar, provides the theme music for this podcast. Randall's favorite record stores include Magnolia Records, McKay's and Basement Records, all of Knoxville TN. Learn more about Quartjar and buy music at quartj...
27m May 03, 2018
27m
337: Record Store Day - Neil Young, Wilco, Courtney Barnett and More
Today's Record Store Day tale comes from first-timer Scott Parks of Valparaiso IN. He picked up some special releases by Neil Young, Courtney Barnett, Uncle Tupelo and Wilco, plus a 7-inch with Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee covering Jason Molina. Scott shops at S&J Stereo and Galactic Greg's in northwest Indiana. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platfor...
36m May 02, 2018
36m
336: Record Store Day - The Cure, the Babys, 'Disco Fever' and More
More tales from Record Store Day. Today we talk with Kevin Clement of Baton Rouge LA, who picked up a special Cure release, plus some bargain finds by the Babys and Alan Parsons Project, and a Ronco compilation called "Disco Fever." Kevin's store of choice is Capital City Records in Baton Rouge. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including au...
19m May 01, 2018
19m
335: Record Store Day - Kinks, Elvis Costello, Wipers and More
All this week, we hear tales from Record Store Day. Mike Kohli of Rome NY is up first and talks about buying records by the Kinks and Elvis Costello, plus compilations of girl groups and Northern soul. Patrick talks about buying records by the Wipers and the Residents, among others. Mike likes to frequent Music and More, Reimagine Records and Off-Center Records in the Utica NY area. Patrick's ...
22m Apr 30, 2018
22m
334: Flying Nun Today - Courtneys, Aldous Harding, Fazerdaze and More
We conclude Flying Nun Week with a look at the influential New Zealand label's current roster, including the Courtneys, Aldous Harding, Fazerdaze, Grayson Gilmour and the Wax Chattels. (Nick Scalera fills in for Jim this week.) Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, So...
35m Apr 27, 2018
35m
333: Flying Nun - Influence on America
Day 4 of Flying Nun Week. Nick Scalera and Patrick Foster talk about American bands influenced by New Zealand indie rock. Includes covers by Jeff Mangum, Stephen Malkmus and Superchunk. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen a...
23m Apr 26, 2018
23m
332: Flying Nun - The Bats, Straitjacket Fits, Jean Paul Sartre Experience, 3Ds
Flying Nun Week, Part 3. Nick Scalera (filling in for Jim) and Patrick go deep on more New Zealand bands: the Bats, Straightjacket Fits, Jean Paul Sartre Experience and 3Ds. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod...
42m Apr 25, 2018
42m
331: Flying Nun - Tall Dwarfs, Verlaines, Look Blue Go Purple, Chills
Day 2 of Flying Nun Week. Today, Patrick Foster and Nick Scalera (filling in for Jim) talk about some of the great bands on that classic New Zealand label: Tall Dwarfs, the Verlaines, Look Blue Go Purple and the Chills. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud...
48m Apr 24, 2018
48m
330: Flying Nun Records
Nick Scalera fills in for Jim this week, to talk with Patrick about the music of Flying Nun Records, that delightfully quirky New Zealand label. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickscalera Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the ...
45m Apr 23, 2018
45m
329: Guest Shot - Rockin' the Cello
We conclude Guest Shot Week with Minnesota's BJ Bonin and Amy Waller discussing the use of the cello in popular music. Plus, a Perfect Pop pick (without cello). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcast...
18m Apr 20, 2018
18m
328: Guest Shot - Anything Goes
Michael Whyte of Rockford IL assumes guest-host duties today, as the big Spring Break continues for Jim and Patrick. Enjoy as Mike spins some obscure tunes, just as he did on his former radio show "Anything Goes." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Suburbs...
16m Apr 19, 2018
16m
327: Guest Shot - L7 Threatened to Blow up my Toilet
Craig Rosen sticks around to guest host a second episode. (Spring Break continues for Jim and Patrick.) Here, he tells his much-anticipated L7 story. Follow Craig on Twitter @CraigRosen or @NumberOneAlbums Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com...
14m Apr 18, 2018
14m
326: Guest Shot - '... reporters baffled, trumped ...'
Craig Rosen of the suburbs of Los Angeles fills in today as Jim and Patrick take off for Spring Break. Craig has a lot to talk about, including his dog's broken toe, the back story on Portugal. The Man and R.E.M. lyrics, deciphered. Follow Craig on Twitter @CraigRosen or @NumberOneAlbums Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom,...
17m Apr 17, 2018
17m
325: Guest Shot - Best Albums of 2018, So Far
Jim and Patrick are on Spring Break, so it's a week of Guest Shots. We start with Erik Didriksen of New York and his picks for the best albums of the year so far. Erik likes Rat Kid Cool, Exmaid, Khruangbin, Hurry and The Royal They. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. ...
8m Apr 16, 2018
8m
324: Motown Museum, Part 3
The conclusion of our conversation with Paul Barker of the Motown Museum. He talks about plans for a massive expansion of the museum, plus he reveals his favorite classic Motown artist (hard to dispute this pick). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Suburbs...
26m Apr 13, 2018
26m
323: Motown Museum, Part 2
Continuing the conversation with Paul Barker, director of development at the Motown Museum in Detroit. Today, we talk about the cultural impact of Motown Records in the 1960s and some of the celebrity visitors to the museum over the years. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Tu...
19m Apr 12, 2018
19m
322: Motown Museum, Part 1
Jim took a trip to Detroit and spent some time at the Motown Museum (it was glorious) and talked with Paul Barker, the museum's director of development. The museum has preserved the original Hitsville USA building and Studio A. Such an important setting in the development of pop music. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Sp...
29m Apr 11, 2018
29m
321: March New Music - Jack White, Lemon Twigs, Lucius
Jim's new music picks from March. A sort of "modern classic" theme, with original songs by Jack White and the Lemon Twigs and a cover by Lucius. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and sha...
15m Apr 10, 2018
15m
320: March New Music - Lucy Dacus, Natalie Prass, Titus Andronicus
Patrick lays some new music on us. He's been listening to two RVA artists, Lucy Dacus and Natalie Prass. Plus, a Bob Dylan cover from Titus Andronicus. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes ...
15m Apr 09, 2018
15m
319: Misrepresented - Chumbawamba
Anarchists make a top 10 pop hit? It happened in 1997. Everyone knows Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping." But do you know the rest of the story? ... Part of our weeklong series on artists whose hit song misrepresents them Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Suburb...
20m Apr 06, 2018
20m
318: Misrepresented - Thomas Dolby
Thomas Dolby had a big hit song in 1982 with "She Blinded me with Science." But true fans know that his work is far more nuanced than that. The conversation includes input from listener Myke Dodge Weiskopf. It's all part of a weeklong series on artists whose hit song doesn't do them justice. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBo...
29m Apr 05, 2018
29m
317: Misrepresented - Nada Surf
Sure, Nada Surf was "Popular" for a moment. But there's so much more to this band's work than that 1996 song. One Nada Surf album in particular — 2005's "The Weight is a Gift" — means a lot to Patrick. And we take a call from listener Justin Steiner. It's all part of a weeklong series on artists whose hit song doesn't do them justice. LANGUAGE WARNING: Cover the kids' ears during the playout s...
19m Apr 04, 2018
19m
316: Misrepresented - Extreme
"More Than Words." You've heard the song? No. 1 hit for Extreme. Yeah, the band mostly sounds nothing like that. So many CDs returned to record stores. All this week, we're talking about artists whose big hit does not represent their overall sound. Be sure to check out yesterday's episode on Soul Asylum too. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms,...
17m Apr 03, 2018
17m
315: Misrepresented - Soul Asylum
All this week, we talk about artists that are misrepresented by their big hit. One of the first to come to mind was Soul Asylum and "Runaway Train." Our discussion of this Minneapolis band's career includes an excellent take from listener BJ Bonin. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitch...
28m Apr 02, 2018
28m
314: Live Outtakes - Belle Adair, Paranoid Style, Lisa Said
A special episode! Live outtakes from three bands who previously performed on Rockin' the Suburbs. Belle Adair plays "Marooned." Lisa Said plays "Comes and Goes." And the Paranoid Style takes requests and plays "The Thrill is Back." Hear the original Belle Adair shows, episodes 276-279. Follow Belle Adair on Twitter @belleadairmusic Hear the original Paranoid Style shows, episodes 237-239. ...
19m Mar 30, 2018
19m
313: Perfect Pop - Cory Branan picks The Animals, Beach Boys
Cory Branan not only makes Perfect Pop picks, he gives us a lesson in music theory. Songs by the Animals and Beach Boys. Hear the Cory Branan interview in our archives. Episodes 248-249. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/revie...
12m Mar 29, 2018
12m
312: Perfect Pop - JD McPherson picks Madonna, Beach Boys, Duran Duran
More celebrity Perfect Pop picks. JD McPherson (a rockabilly guy) blows our minds with his love of Madonna and Duran Duran. The Beach Boys pick is perhaps less surprising. Hear the JD McPherson interview in our archives. Episodes 218-219. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Tu...
16m Mar 28, 2018
16m
311: Perfect Pop - Nicole Atkins picks The Alan Parsons Project
Celebrity Week continues. Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins makes her Perfect Pop pick, a 1982 hit by the Alan Parsons Project. Hear the Nicole Atkins interview in our archives. Episode 220. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/rev...
10m Mar 27, 2018
10m