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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to legendary drummer James Gadson who died on April 2, 2026 at age 86. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will do an overview of Neil Young’s six decade-long career in just 12 songs. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Neil Young, "Old Man," Harvest, Reprise, 1972 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," Rust Never Sleeps, Reprise, 1979 Neil Young, "Sugar Mountain (Demo for Elektra Records, 1965)," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977 Buffalo Springfield, "Expecting to Fly," Buffalo Springfield Again, Atco, 1967 Neil Young with Crazy Horse, "Cinnamon Girl," Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Reprise, 1969 Neil Young, "On the Beach," On the Beach, Reprise, 1974 Neil Young, "Campaigner," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977 Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Like a Hurricane," American Stars 'n Bars, Reprise and Warner Bros., 1977 Neil Young, "Mr. Soul," Trans, Geffen, 1983 Neil Young, "Rockin' in the Free World (Live on Saturday Night Live, 1989)," Freedom, Geffen, 1989 Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "F_!#In' Up," Ragged Glory, Reprise, 1990 Neil Young, "Walk With Me," Le Noise, Reprise, 2010 Neil Young, "Devil's Sidewalk," Greendale, Warner Bros., 2003 Neil Young, "After the Gold Rush (Live at Massey Hall, 2011)," After the Gold Rush, Reprise, 1970 Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim highlights a cover that outshines the original, thanks to three legendary blues singers. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of Chicago’s Bloodshot Records, an iconic, insurgent country music label. They talk with co-founder Rob Miller about the music and the business of running an independent label. They’ll also share some of their favorite songs from the vast catalog.  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Robbie Fulks, "Every Kind Of Music But Country," Country Love Songs, Bloodshot, 1996 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Bottle Rockets, "Every Kinda Everything," For A Life of Sin: Insurgent Chicago Country, Bloodshot, 1994 Jason & the Scorchers, "Lost Highway," Lost & Found, EMI, 1985 Hank Williams, "Lost Highway," Lost Highway (Single), MGM, 1949 Scott H. Biram, "Blood Sweat and Murder," For a Decade of Sin: 11 Years of Bloodshot Records, Bloodshot, 2005 Handsome Family, "Tower of Song," Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots, Bloodshot, 2019 Justin Townes Earle, "Far Away in Another Town," The Good Life, Bloodshot, 2008 Alejandro Escovedo, "Castanets," A Man Under the Influence, Bloodshot, 2001 Lydia Loveless, "Bad Way to Go," Indestructable Machine, Bloodshot, 2011 Neko Case, "Deep Red Bells," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002 Neil Young, "Rockin' in the Free World," Freedom, Reprise, 1989 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg highlights a record that was poorly received at the time but has since aged into greatness. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every few weeks, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are bursting at the seams with new underground music to recommend—it's time for another round of Buried Treasures. The hosts share a handful of tracks, and the production team chimes in as well. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Brother Ali, "Another Country," Another Country (Single), Travelers, 2026 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tim Cain, "Chant for the Hauntlings," "LOVE, Tim Cain" Volume 1, Self-released, 2025 Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026 Kory Quinn, "OxyContin Blues," Safer In The Lee, Ma & Pa, 2026 MC Abdul, Noel Kharman, and Tamer Nafar, "The Beat Never Goes Off," In the name of the father, the Imam & John Lennon, Tamer Nafar and Levantine Music, 2026 Clark, "Janus Modal," Steep Stims, Throttle, 2025 Brian Gerald Bulger, "Thinking of Her Again," Thank God I'm Far From Heaven - EP, Maybe Someday, 2026 Muistardeaux Collective, "Mon Soon," Ktwe, Slink Sandwich, 2023 Ekko Astral, "lil xan goes to washington," lil xan goes to washington (Single), self-released and Many Hats Distribution, 2026 Time Thieves, "Remember I Forgot," Come Home/If You Survive EPs (Extended Edition), Self-released, 2026 Rio Kosta, "Follow The River (Vandelux Remix - Extended)," Follow The River (Vandelux Remix - Extended) (Single), Verdigris, 2026 Susannah Joffe, "Texas Baby," Texas Baby (Single), broke, 2026 Boiled In Lead, "The King of the Dogwoods," King of the Dogwoods, DeSelby, 2026 JR JR , "Stuck in My Mind," Back To The Land, Love is EZ, 2025 Donny Hathaway, "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know," Extension of a Man, Atco, 1973 Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," viagr aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 Neko Case, "Hold On, Hold On," Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, ANTI-, 2006 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song about his favorite rock critic, written by an artist he’s not so fond of. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Al Green sang some of the most acclaimed soul records of the 1970s. So when he decided to leave it all behind for the church, many questioned why. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss Al Green's life and his pivotal first gospel album, Belle with biographer Jimmy McDonough. Plus, they review the new album from Mitski. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Mitski, "Where's My Phone?," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026 Mitski, "That White Cat," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026 Mitski, "Lightning," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026 Mitski, "Charon's Obol," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026 Mitski, "If I Leave," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026 Al Green, "I'm Still in Love with You," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972 Jackie Wilson, "Baby Workout," Baby Workout (Single), Brunswick, 1960 Al Greene, "Back Up Train," Back Up Train , Hot Line Music Journal, 1967 Al Green, "Tired of Being Alone," Al Green Gets Next to You, Hi, 1971 Al Green, "Let's Stay Together," Let's Stay Together, Hi, 1971 Willie Mitchell, "Groovin'," Solid Soul, Hi, 1967 Al Green, "Love and Happiness," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972 Al Green, "Jesus is Waiting," Call Me, Hi, 1973 Al Green, "Dream," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 Al Green, "I Feel Good," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 Al Green, "All 'n' All," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 Al Green, "Chariots of Fire," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 Al Green featuring Anthony Hamilton, "You've Got the Love I Need," Lay It Down, Blue Note, 2008 Al Green, "Georgia Boy," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 Al Green , "Feels Like Summer," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 Al Green , "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," I'll Rise Again, The Right Stuff, 1983 Niall Connolly, "To Be a Stone," To Be a Stone (Single), self-released, 2025 The Cars, "You're All I've Got Tonight," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 Buffalo Tom, "Tangerine," Sleepy Eyed, Beggars Banquet, 1995 Snow Tha Product, "Alligator," M.a.M.A, self-released, 2025 Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the salsa legend Willie Colón, who died February 21, 2026, at the age of 75. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate artists who found a new creative gear decades after they hit the music scene. It's Late-Career Encores, this week on Sound Opinions. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Johnny Cash, "Hurt," American IV: The Man Comes Around, American, 2002 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1955 Johnny Cash, "The Mercy Seat," American III: Solitary Man, American, 2000 Misson of Burma, "Academy Fight Song," Single, Ace of Hearts, 1980 Misson of Burma, "2Wice," The Obliterati, Matador, 2006 Wire, "1 2 X U," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977 Wire, "Joust & Jostle," Wire, Pinkflag, 2015 The Staple Singers, "I'll Take You There," Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, Stax, 1972 Mavis Staples, "99 and 1/2," We'll Never Turn Back, Anti-, 2007 Superchunk, "Driveway To Driveway," Foolish, Merge, 1994 Superchunk, "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo," I Hate Music, Merge, 2013 Naked Raygun, "I Don't Know," Throb Throb, Homestead, 1985 Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over the Overlords, Wax Trax!, 2021 A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990 A Tribe Called Quest, "We the People....," We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service, Epic, 2016 Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971 Bonnie Raitt, "The Road's My Middle Name," Nick of Time, Capitol, 1989 Cher, "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," Chér, Kapp, 1971 Cher, "Strong Enough," Believe, WEA and Warner Bros., 1998 Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990 Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024 Converge, "Concubine," Jane Doe, Equal Vision, 2001 Converge, "We Were Never the Same," Love is Not Enough, Epitaph and Deathwish, 2026 John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 John Prine, "When I Get to Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018 Pulp, "Common People," Different Class, Island, 1995 Pulp, "Spike Island," More, Rough Trade, 2025 Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a track from an early punk band that imagines what might happen if you received the eyes of a convicted murderer. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you were stranded on a desert island today, what’s the one song you couldn’t live without? This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot round up a handful of Desert Island Jukebox picks from previous guests of Sound Opinions. The hosts also review the new albums from Peaches and Danny Brown. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beatles, "In My Life," Rubber Soul, Parlophone, 1965 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Peaches, "No Lube So Rude," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026 Peaches, "Be Love," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026 Peaches, "Not In Your Mouth None Of Your Business," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026 Danny Brown, "Copycats," Stardust, Warp, 2025 Danny Brown, "Whatever The Case," Stardust, Warp, 2025 Danny Brown, "Book of Daniel," Stardust, Warp, 2025 Danny Brown, "All4u," Stardust, Warp, 2025 Danny Brown, "Lift You Up," Stardust, Warp, 2025 Roxy Music, "Virginia Plain," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 Soft Machine, "Hope For Happiness," The Soft Machine, ABC and Probe, 1968 Spoon, "Let Me Be Mine," They Want My Soul, Loma Vista and ANTI, 2014 Rolling Stones, "Emotional Rescue," Emotional Rescue, Rolling Stones, 1980 Jeff Tweedy, "Lou Reed Was My Babysitter," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Tyrannosaurus Rex, "A Beard of Stars," A Beard of Stars, Regal Zonophone, 1970 Tyrannosaurus Rex, "By the Light of the Magical Moon," A Beard of Stars, Regal Zonophone, 1970 Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock (Single), Tommy Boy, 1982 The Spinners, "Mighty Love," Mighty Love, Atlantic, 1973 The Delfonics, "La-La Means I Love You," La-La Means I Love You, Philly Groove, 1968 Kate Bush, "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)," Hounds of Love, EMI, 1985 Local H, "How's The Weather Down There?," Whatever Happened To P.J. Soles?, Studio.E, 2004 Mark Lannigan, "Solitaire," Imitations, Vagrant, 2013 Mark Lannigan, "Ugly Sunday," The Winding Sheet, Sub Pop, 1990 Nirvana, "Lithium," Nevermind, DGC, 1992 Tsunami, "In a Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 The Lemon Twigs, "Any Time Of Day," Everything Harmony, Captured Tracks, 2023 Nicholas Krgovich, "Rosemary," Rosemary (Single), Tin Angel, 2018 The Butterfield Blues Band, "East-West," East-West, Elektra, 1966 The Third Mind, "East West (Live)," Live Mind, Yep Roc, 2025 Beach Bunny, "Dream Boy," Honeymoon, Mom + Pop, 2020 Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by a famous singer whose powerful protest anthems are often overlooked. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Lili Trifilio aka Beach Bunny. They discuss the band’s 2025 album, their viral hit and Lili performs live. The hosts also review the new album from Charli XCX. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Beach Bunny, "Tunnel Vision," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Charli XCX, "House featuring John Cale," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026 Charli XCX, "Chains of Love," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026 Charli XCX, "Funny Mouth," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026 Charli XCX, "Always Everywhere," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026 Beach Bunny, "Big Pink Bubble (Live on Sound Opinions)," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025 Beach Bunny, "Prom Queen," Prom Queen EP, Mom + Pop, 2018 Beach Bunny, "Clueless (Live on Sound Opinions)," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025 Beach Bunny, "Prom Queen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Prom Queen EP, Mom + Pop, 2018 Beach Bunny, "Vertigo," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025 The Police, "Message In a Bottle," Reggatta de Blanc, A&M, 1979 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus DIJ, Jim shares a song by one of his favorite bands that never stops being fun, no matter how many times he hears it. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin. The hosts share their own personal experiences covering the band over the years. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: R.E.M., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987 R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988 R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987 R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983 R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986 R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996 R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992 R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001 R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994 R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994 R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992 Beach Bunny, "Big Pink Bubble (Live on Sound Opinions)," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by songwriter and friend Chrissie Dickinson, whose band didn’t release its debut album until after her death. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot curate a selection of songs by artists responding to the current political moment. The hosts also hear selections from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis," Streets of Minneapolis (Single), Columbia, 2026 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Billy Bragg, "City of Heroes," City of Heroes (Single), Self-Released, 2026 Dropkick Murphys, "Who'll Stand With Us," For The People, Dummy Luck, 2025 Low Cut Connie, "Livin in the USA," Livin in the USA, Contender, 2026 The Neighborhood Kids, "Breaking News," Breaking News (Single), Self-Released, 2026 Amy Grant, "The Sixth of January (Yasgur's Farm)," The Sixth of January (Yasgur's Farm) (Single), Thirty Tigers, 2026 Carsie Blanton, "Little Flame," Red Album II, Self-Released, 2025 Jesse Welles, "No Kings (feat. Joan Baez)," No Kings (feat. Joan Baez) (Single), self-released, 2025 Dessa, "Camelot," Camelot (Single), Doomtree, 2025 She'll Hunt, "Banning Books," Banning Books (Single), self-released, 2025 Smoking Popes, "Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas)," Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas) (Single), self-released, 2025 Seb Lowe, "Here Come The Aliens!," Here Come The Aliens! (Single), self-released, 2025 Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii," DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Rimas, 2025 Propagandhi, "No Longer Young," At Peace, Epitaph, 2025 Kimmortal, "Stop Business As Usual PART 2," Stop Business As Usual PART 2 (Single), self-released, 2024 Fishbone, "Last Call in America," Stockholm Syndrome, self-released, 2025 The Cars, "Bye Bye Love," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 Eddie Vedder, "Hard Sun," Into the Wild, J, 2007 Turnstile, "Look Out for Me," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 Geese, "Au Pays du Cocaine," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025 R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song from a film that Courtney Love once called the best movie ever made. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Twin Cities DIJ Mary Lucia about her memoir. They discuss interviewing artists, her eccentric family and her harrowing experience being stalked by a fan. They also review the new album from Lucinda Williams.  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Replacements, "Left of the Dial," Tim, Sire, 1985 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Lucinda Williams, "The World's Gone Wrong (featuring Brittney Spencer)," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026 Lucinda Williams, "Sing Unburied Sing," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026 Lucinda Williams, "So Much Trouble in the World (featuring Mavis Staples)," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026 Lucinda Williams, "How Much Did You Get for Your Soul?," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026 Oasis, "Champagne Supernova," (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Creation, 1995 Jake Bugg, "Lightning Bolt," Jake Bugg, Mercury, 2012 Slade, "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," Slayed?, Polydor, 1972 Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984 Elastica, "Stutter," Elastica, Geffen, 1995 Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis," Streets of Minneapolis (Single), Columbia, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track from the scariest artist he's ever covered as a journalist. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also hear picks from their production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Annie and the Caldwells, "Wrong (feat. Deborah Caldwell Moore)," Can't Lose My (Soul), Luaka Bop, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Joyce Manor, "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives," I Used to Go to this Bar, Epitaph, 2026 The Long Ryders, "Four Winters Away," High Noon Hymns, Cherry Red, 2026 Amateur Hour, "Stad I Ljus," Går I Kras, Appetite, 2025 Girl Scout, "Operator," Operator (Single), AWAL, 2026 The Eye Captain, "Jane and Milo in the Afterglow," Jane and Milo in the Afterglow, Self Released, 2025 Magic Castles, "Death Dreams," The Lore Of Mysticore, Dust and Memory, 2025 Scout Gillett, "Too Fast To Last," Tough Touch, Slouch, 2026 Orchestra Gold, "Diyanye Ko," Dakan, Self Released, 2025 Jason P Woodbury, "Get To Meet Them," Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, Always Happening, 2026 Yoni Mayraz, "Sonic Youth," Dogs Bark Babies Cry, PPK, 2025 Gran Moreno, "Aztlan," El Sol, Self Released, 2026 Deathcat, "Dreamgrl," Dreamgrl, Sockhead, 2025 Brad Mehldau, "Exit Music," Songs: The Art of the Trio, Vol. 3, Warner Bros., 1998 Clipse, "All Things Considered," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025 The Replacements, "Left of the Dial," Tim, Sire, 1985 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite artists—and his Pagan friends back in Minneapolis. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Phil Manzanera, the guitarist behind Roxy Music and a prolific record producer whose career spans more than five decades. The hosts also pay tribute to Bob Weir of Grateful Dead. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 The Grateful Dead, "Sugar Magnolia," American Beauty, Warner Bros., 1970 Bob Weir, "Cassidy," Ace, Warner Bros., 1972 Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 Roxy Music, "The Thrill of it All," Country Life, Island and ATCO, 1974 Roxy Music, "Amazona," Stranded, Island and ATCO, 1973 Roxy Music, "Do the Strand," For Your Pleasure, Island and Warner Bros., 1973 Phil Manzanera, "Big Day," Diamond Head, Island and ATCO, 1975 Roxy Music, "Both Ends Burning," Siren, Island and ATCO, 1975 Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, "Ambulante - Live," AM.PM Soho Live, Expression, 2025 Aterciopelados, "Baracunatana," La Pipa de la Paz, RCA, 1996 Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, "Get To Meet Them," (Single), Always Happening, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one jazz legend paying tribute to another. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, the innovative rhythm guitarist and co-founder who helped shape American rock and improvisational music. Weir died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In December of 2025, the world tragically lost actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to him by revisiting their 2014 interview in which they discuss This Is Spinal Tap, films, music and more. They also review new music from Lily Allen and Dry Cleaning. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Dry Cleaning, "Hit My Head All Day," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Dry Cleaning, "Rocks," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Dry Cleaning, "Blood," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026 Lily Allen, "West End Girl," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Lily Allen, "Madeline," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Lily Allen, "Just Enough," West End Girl, BMG, 2025 Spinal Tap, "Rock and Roll Creation," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Cups and Cakes," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Gimme Some Money," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Spinal Tap, "Big Bottom," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970 Spinal Tap, "Head Hole," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares an old country cut that recounts the assassination of President James Garfield, recorded by one of the genre’s all-time greats. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot close the book on 2025 by doing a final round of obituaries, playing favorite singles and sharing a mixtape that documents the ups and downs of the year that was.  Greg's Mixtape Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: SPRINTS, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slang and Sub Pop, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Redwalls, "It's Alright," Universal Blues, Undertow, 2003 Joe Ely, "Boxcars," Honkey Tonk Masquerade, MCA, 1978 The Mavericks, "There Goes My Heart," What a Crying Shame, MCA Nashville, 1994 The Band, "Chest Fever," Music from Big Pink, Capitol, 1968 Chappell Roan, "The Subway," (Single), Amusement, 2025 Annabelle Dinda, "The Hand," (Single), Self-Released, 2025 Huntrix, "Golden," KPop Demon Hunters, Republic, 2025 Hayley Williams, "True Believer (Live on Tonight Show)," Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Post Atlantic, 2025 Bad Bunny, "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Rimas, 2025 MSPAINT, "Angel," No Separation, Convulse, 2025 Cardi B, "Outside," Am I the Drama?, Atlantic, 2025 Taylor Swift, "The Fate Of Ophelia," The Life of a Showgirl, Republic, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten and The Attachement Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's...The Penrose Web, Fools Paradise and Gare Du Nord, 2025 Peter Peter Hughes, "The End of Your Empire," Half-Staff Blues, Tired Media, 2025 Mavis Staples, "Chicago," Sad and Beautiful World, Anti, 2025 The Belair Lip Bombs, "Again and Again," Again, Third Man, 2025 The Bug Club, "How to Be a Confidante," Very Human Features, Sub Pop, 2025 Perfume Genius, "It's a Mirror," Glory, Matador, 2025 Ed Kuepper and Jim White, "The 16 Days," After The Flood, Remote Control, 2025 Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025 Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was arguably perfected upon its original release. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the music and legacy of the Raincoats, a post-punk band beloved by musicians and critics alike. Raincoats leaders Gina Burch and Ana da Silva join Jim and Greg to reflect on creating their debut album in 1979 and staying creative in the decades since. Though they never found mainstream success, the Raincoats’ sound left a deep mark on alternative music—including on one of their most famous fans, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: the Raincoats, "Fairytale In The Supermarket," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Gina Birch, "Feminist Song," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023 Gina Birch, "Causing Trouble Again," Trouble, Third Man, 2025 Gina Birch, "I Play My Bass Loud," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023 the Raincoats, "The Void," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 the Raincoats, "In Love," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 the Raincoats, "Shouting Out Loud," Odyshape, Rough Trade, 1981 the Raincoats, "No One's Little Girl," Moving, Rough Trade, 1984 the Raincoats, "No Side to Fall In," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 the Raincoats, "Only Loved at Night," Odyshape, Rough Trade, 1981 the Raincoats, "Ooh Ooh La La La," Moving, Rough Trade, 1984 SPRINTS, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slang and Sub Pop, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox—one of Steve Albini’s many obscure recordings from the legendary engineer’s vast production discography. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following up the guitar masterpiece of OK Computer, Radiohead threw the music world for a loop with Kid A. Twenty five years after its release, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Steven Hyden about how the album was made and its lasting impact. They also discuss the life and career of the Sex Pistols and New York Dolls manager Malcolm McLaren. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Radiohead, "Idioteque," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Radiohead, "How To Disappear Completely," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "Subterranean Homesick Alien," OK Computer, Parlophone, 1997 Travis, "Writing To Reach You," The Man Who, Independiente, 1999 Autechre, "Rae," LP5, Warp, 1999 Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, Parlophone, 1995 Radiohead, "Everything In Its Right Place," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "Kid A (Live)," Unreleased, N/A, 2001 Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "Treefingers," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Radiohead, "The National Anthem (Live)," Unreleased, N/A, 2001 Radiohead, "15 Step," In Rainbows, Parlophone, 2007 Radiohead, "The National Anthem," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 Sex Pistols, "Anarchy In the U.K.," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977 Sex Pistols, "God Save the Queen," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977 Sex Pistols, "Pretty Vacant," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977 Bow Wow Wow, "I Want Candy," The Last of the Mohicans, RCA, 1982 Malcolm McLaren, "Buffalo Gals," Duck Rock, Virgin, 1983 The Raincoats, "Lola," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox to honor one of the great West Texas rockers, Joe Ely, who died on December 15, 2025. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Jeff Tweedy of Wilco for a wide-ranging discussion about his solo album "Twilight Override" and other aspects of Tweedy's long and storied career. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Jeff Tweedy, "Lou Reed Was My Babysitter," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Jeff Tweedy, "Feel Free," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "One Tiny Flower," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Parking Lot," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Cry Baby Cry," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Blank Baby," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 The Velvet Underground, "Rock & Roll," Loaded, Cotilion, 1970 Billy Bragg & Wilco, "Walt Whitman's Niece," Mermaid Avenue, Elektra, 1998 Billy Bragg & Wilco, "California Stars," Mermaid Avenue, Elektra, 1998 Billy Bragg & Wilco, "All You Fascists," Mermaid Avenue Volume II, Elektra, 2000 Jeff Tweedy, "No One's Moving On," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Jeff Tweedy, "Enough," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025 Radiohead, "Everything In Its Right Place," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim reflects on his introduction to Mexican shoegaze through a newly discovered duo with a meaty discography. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of rare holiday music, for their annual celebration of unexpected holiday deep cuts. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg is away on vacation, but Jim is here to pay tribute to two musical icons we’ll deeply miss after their passing in late 2025: reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff and soul guitar legend Steve Cropper. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They’ll also hear selections from their production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025 Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025 Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025 Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025 Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025 Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025 Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025 Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025 Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025 Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats discusses his new book, "This Year: 365 Songs Annotated: A Book of Days" and his new album "Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan" with Sound Opinions producer Andrew Gill. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes' 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band's history, the rich music and they interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. Jim and Greg also review the latest from Tortoise. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Yes, "Awaken," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Yes, "Going For the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 The Beatles, "A Day In the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Yes, "Close To The Edge," Close To The Edge, Atlantic, 1972 Yes, "Time and a Word," Time and a Word, Atlantic, 1970 Yes, "I've Seen All Good People A. Your Move, B. All Good People," The Yes Album, Atlantic, 1971 Yes, "Roundabout," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971 Yes, "The Ancient," Tales from Topographic Oceans, Atlantic, 1973 Yes, "Turn of the Century," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Yes, "Parallels," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Yes, "Wonderous Stories," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 Tortoise, "Vexations," Touch, International Anthem, 2025 Tortoise, "Night Gang," Touch, International Anthem, 2025 Tortoise, "Promenade à deux," Touch, International Anthem, 2025 Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Merge, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim shares a Kot-esque pick from a band named after someone very dear to him. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit a Sound Opinions classic— Songs About Giving Thanks. The hosts will share some of their favorite songs in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, and they'll hear selections from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977 Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979 Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975 Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019 Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971 Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014 Led Zeppelin, "Thank You," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969 Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007 Chance The Rapper, "Blessing (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016 Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978 The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968 Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999 Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996 Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997 Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998 The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002 The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974 Yes, "Going for the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus DIJ, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, as well as the 50th anniversary of one of his classic albums. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Alan Light about his book “Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.” They discuss the music, history and why younger generations are still listening to this record almost 50 years after its release. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Fleetwood Mac, "I Don't Want to Know," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Fleetwood Mac, "Don't Stop," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Second Hand News," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Silver Springs (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997 Fleetwood Mac, "You Make Loving Fun," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Gold Dust Woman," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Go Your Own Way," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Buckingham Nicks, "Frozen Love," Buckingham Nicks, Polydor, 1973 Fleetwood Mac, "Tusk," Tusk, Warner Bros., 1979 Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Never Going Back," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Songbird," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 Fleetwood Mac, "Landslide (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997 Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, 1998 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus DIJ, Jim picks a song from the ’80s that’s as relevant now as it was then. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about The Cars with Bill Janovitz, the author of a new book on the band. The book makes the case that The Cars are an underrated band. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Irish post-punk band, Sprints. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Cars, "Candy-O," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sprints, "Descartes," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025 Sprints, "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025 Sprints, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025 Buffalo Tom, "Late at Night," Big Red Letter Day, Beggars Banquet, 1993 The Cars, "Just What I Needed," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 The Cars, "Good Times Roll," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 The Cars, "My Best Friend's Girl," The Cars, Elektra, 1978 The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984 The Cars, "Heartbeat City," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984 The Cars, "Dangerous Type," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979 The Cars, "Let's Go," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979 Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus DIJ, Greg digs into the soundtrack from one of his recent film outings. The score comes from an innovative rock guitarist turned composer. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot follow up a recent episode paying tribute to the sun with another set of songs about a celestial body. This time, they share their favorite songs about the moon — along with picks from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beatles, "Mr. Moonlight," Beatles for Sale, Parlophone, 1964 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Wire, "A Mutual Friend," 154, Harvest, 1979 R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992 Songs:Ohia, "Blue Chicago Moon," Didn't It Rain, Secretly Canadian, 2002 Credence Clearwater Revival, "Bad Moon Rising," Green River, Fantasy, 1969 Janelle Monáe, "Many Moons," Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), Bad Boy, 2007 Brian Eno, "St. Elmo's Fire," Another Green World, Island, 1975 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Luna," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 Mitski, "My Love Mine All Mine," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972 Thin Lizzy, "Dancing in the Moonlight - Live," Live and Dangerous', Philips, 1978 Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavendar Moon," Kiko, Slash, 1992 The Rolling Stones, "Child of the Moon," Jumpin' Jack Flash / Child Of The Moon (Single), Decca, 1968 Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972 Willie Nelson, "Darkness on the Face of the Earth," ...And Then I Wrote, Liberty, 1962 Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner (Expanded & Remastered), Reprise, 2003 Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, The Grapevine, 1994 SOFT PLAY, "Punk's Dead," HEAVY JELLY, BMG, 2024 The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Reprise, 1971 The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a krautrock band so obscure they didn’t even make the cut in the definitive book on the genre he’s been reading. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On October 14th, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist D'Angelo died at the age of 51. Throughout his too short life, he made three unforgettable albums and cemented his legacy as one of the great artists of his time. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to D'Angelo by talking about his life, career and musical impact. They'll also revisit their classic album dissection of D'Angelo's masterpiece, Voodoo. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 D'Angelo, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995 D'Angelo, "Playa Playa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "One Mo'gin," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "Africa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "The Root," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "Send It On," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo, "Feel like Makin' Love," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "Sugah Daddy," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014 D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "The Charade," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014 D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "1000 Deaths," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014 David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Fitzpatrick was a Chicago artist, poet, actor, and someone who embodied the spirit of the city itself. Tony died on October 11, 2025, at the age of 66. In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Fitzpatrick with a song from one of the artist's long-time collaborators, Steve Earle. -- Celebrate the life of Tony Fitzpatrick on Sunday, November 23rd at Metro Chicago. 3730 N. Clark St 3pm - 6pm. Doors at 2pm. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rough Trade collaborators Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee about their contributions to the music industry and their new label River Lea, which focuses on Irish folk music. The hosts also review the buzzy new album from indie rockers, Geese. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Lankum, "Cold Old Fire," Cold Old Fire, Self Released, 2014 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Geese, "Taxes," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025 Geese, "Islands of Men," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025 Geese, "Trinidad," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025 Geese, "Half Real," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025 Brighde Chaimbeul, "An Léimras / Harris Dance," The Reeling, River Lea, 2019 Raw Bar Collective, "Baile Mhúirne (feat. Nell Ní Chróinín)," Ag Fogairt an Lae, Self Released, 2016 The Wolfe Tones, "Come Out Ye Black & Tans," Let The People Sing, Dolphin, 1972 Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023 Lisa O'Neill, "All the Tired Horses," All the Tired Horses (Single), Rough Trade, 2022 John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over the Wall, See the Sky, River Lea, 2023 Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025 Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025 Ye Vagabonds, "An Island," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022 Poor Creature, "Adieu Lovely Eireann," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025 Public Image Ltd, "Flowers of Romance," Flowers of Romance, Virgin, 1981 ANOHNI, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Rough Trade, 2023 Robert Wyatt, "The Age of Self," Old Rottenhat, Rough Trade, 1985 The Smiths, "Frankly, Mr. Shankly," The Queen Is Dead, Rough Trade, 1986 John Fogerty, "Zanz Kant Danz," Centerfield, Warner Bros, 1984 Swell Maps, "The Helicopter Spies," Jane from Occupied Europe, Rough Trade, 1980 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim gets "reaal!" about his love of disco with this groovy track. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with record producer and author Arthur Baker about his new book, Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms. The hosts also review the new album from Wednesday. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original 12" Version)," Looking for the Perfect Beat, Tommy Boy, 1982 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 Wednesday, "Candy Breath," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 Wednesday, "Townies," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 Wednesday, "Gary's II," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 Wednesday, "The Way Love Goes," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025 New Order, "Confusion," Confusion, Factory, 1983 Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock: The Album, Tommy Boy, 1986 Run-D.M.C., "It's Like That," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984 Thundercat, "Walk On By (feat. Kendrick Lamar)," Drunk, Brainfeeder, 2017 Marvin Gaye, "Sexual Healing," Midnight Love, Columbia, 1982 New Order, "Thieves Like Us," Thieves Like Us, Factory, 1983 Bruce Springsteen, "Dancing In The Dark (Blaster Mix)," Dancing In The Dark, CBS, 1985 Artists United Against Apartheid, "Sun City," Sun City, Manhattan, 1985 Warpaint, "Love Is to Die," Warpaint, Rough Trade, 2014 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sonny Curtis, the undersung artist who wrote the original version of "I Fought the Law" with The Crickets. Sonny died on September 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the book Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013 Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956 Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960 John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023 Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015 Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964 Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962 Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961 Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962 Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964 The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966 Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964 Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019 Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966 Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962 Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013 The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989 Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964 Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963 Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock (Single), Tommy Boy, 1982 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Rick Davies, the legendary keyboardist and co-founder of Supertramp, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at age 81. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also hear picks from their production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Total Reset," Trash Classic, Greenway, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 AnAkA, "CRISIS OF THE CONCRETE," CRISIS OF THE CONCRETE (Single), AKTIV8, 2025 Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025 Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions, "Jesus Freak," ameriCONa Pt. 1: Educate Freeloaders to Buy Art, self-released, 2025 Low Girl, "Overgrown," Overgrown (Single), self-released, 2025 Love Story in Blood Red, "Jackknife," Everything's Everywhere, Good Times Rock N Roll Club, 2025 Sharp Pins, "Every Time I Hear," Radio DDR, Perennial Death, 2025 Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, "Blow It Up," Press Start, self-released, 2025 Tombstones in their Eyes, "I Am Cold," Asylum Harbour, Kitten Robot, 2024 Jens Lekman, "A Tuxedo Sewn For Two," Songs For Other People's Weddings, Secretly Canadian, 2025 Thank, "Do It Badly," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Big Scary Monsters Recording Company, 2024 Molly Nilsson, "How Much is The World," Amateur, Night School, 2025 The Cords, "Fabulist," The Cords, Skep Wax / Slumberland, 2025 Jeffrey Foskett, "I live for the Sun," Stars in the Sand, The Pop Collective, 2004 The Lucksmiths, "Sunlight in a Jar," Warmer Corners, Candle Records, 2005 The Way Down Wanderers, "Your Will is a Wildflower," Path to Follow - EP, Self-Released, 2014 Sly and the Family Stone, "Runnin' Away," There's a Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to drummer Jim Kimball of Laughing Hyenas, Mule, Jesus Lizard, and more. Jim died on August 27, 2025, at the age of 59. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Chris Deville about his new book, "Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion." The hosts also review the new album from The Hives. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Postal Service, "Such Great Heights," Give Up, Sub Pop, 2003 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Hives, "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025 The Hives, "Enough is Enough," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025 The Hives, "Hooray Hooray Hooray," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025 The Hives, "Path of Most Resistance," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025 The Hives, "O.C.D.O.D.," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025 The Dismemberment Plan, "The Face of the Earth," Change, Desoto, 2001 Sufjan Stevens, "Jacksonville," Illinois, Rough Trade, 2005 Best Coast, "California Nights," California Nights, Harvest, 2015 Belle and Sebastian, "Asleep on a Sunbeam," Dear Catastrophe Waitress, Rough Trade, 2003 Death Cab for Cutie, "We Looked Like Giants," Transatlanticism, Barsuk, 2003 The Dismemberment Plan, "The City," Emergency & I, Desoto, 1999 The Decemberists, "The Engine Driver," Picaresque, Kill Rock Stars, 2005 Vampire Weekend, "M79," Vampire Weekend, XL, 2008 Thank, "Control," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Big Scary Monsters Recording Company, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares what might be the quintessential one-hit wonder, but in classic Sound Opinions fashion, the cover he's picked is as obscure as they come. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate 50 years of Patti Smith’s “Horses” with a classic album dissection. They also review the new album by Margo Price. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Margo Price, "Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025 Margo Price, "Red Eye Flight," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025 Margo Price, "Wild at Heart," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025 Margo Price, "Love Me Like You Used to Do (feat. Tyler Childers)," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025 Margo Price, "I Just Don't Give a Damn," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025 Patti Smith, "Free Money," Horses, Arista, 1975 Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye, "Ballad of a Bad Boy," 25974, Mer, 2006 Patti Smith, "Piss Factory," Piss Factory (Single), Mer, 1974 Patti Smith, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe (Single), Mer, 1974 Ramones, "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue," Ramones, Sire, 1976 Television, "Little Johnny Jewel," The Blow Up, ROIR, 1982 Patti Smith, "Distant Fingers (Demo)," Land (1975-2002), Arista, 2002 Them, "Gloria," Gloria (Single), Decca, 1974 Patti Smith, "Redondo Beach," Horses, Arista, 1975 Patti Smith, "Birdland," Horses, Arista, 1975 Patti Smith, "Kimberly," Horses, Arista, 1975 Patti Smith, "Break It Up," Horses, Arista, 1975 Jim Morrison & The Doors, "An American Prayer / The End," An American Prayer, Elektra, 1978 Patti Smith, "Ask the Angels," I Never Talked to Bob Dylan, Stoned, 1977 Patti Smith, "Land," Horses, Arista, 1975 Patti Smith, "Elegie," Horses, Arista, 1975 Patti Smith, "My Generation," Horses, Arista, 1975 TV on the Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, 4AD, 2006 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a Latin soul song by one of the many great artists he saw perform at Chicago music festivals this summer. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music writer Niko Stratis about her book "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman." The hosts also review new albums from The Beths and Aesop Rock. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Wilco, "Sky Blue Sky," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Beths, "Metal," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025 The Beths, "Straight Line Was A Lie," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025 The Beths, "Mother, Pray For Me," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025 The Beths, "Best Laid Plans," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025 The Beths, "No Joy," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025 Aesop Rock, "Black Plums," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025 Aesop Rock, "Movie Night," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025 Aesop Rock, "Costco," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025 Aesop Rock, "Checkers," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025 The Replacements, "Androgynous," Let It Be, Twin Tone, 1984 Wilco, "Impossible Germany," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007 Julien Baker, "Song In E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021 R.E.M., "Man On The Moon," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992 Julien Baker, "Accident Prone (Live)," unreleased, NA, 2016 k.d. lang, "Hallelujah," Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch, 2004 Bruce Springsteen, "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Born To Run, Columbia, 1975 Neko Case, "I Wish I Was The Moon," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002 Haim, "Want You Back," Something to Tell You, Columbia, 2017 The Mountain Goats, "Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1," Transcendental Youth, Merge, 2012 Laura Stevenson, "Honey," Late Great, Really, 2025 MJ Lenderman, "She's Leaving You," Manning Fireworks, Anti, 2024 Waxahatchee, "Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti, 2024 Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus DIJ, Jim shares a song that almost inspires him enough to try meditation. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot sit down with Jason Schneider, author of That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence. The hosts also review the new album from Lifeguard. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Lifeguard, "It Will Get Worse," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025 Lifeguard, "Ripped + Torn," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025 Lifeguard, "Under Your Reach," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025 Lifeguard, "How to Say Deisar," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025 Wilson Pickett, "Hey Joe," Right On, Atlantic, 1970 Jimi Hendrix, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced, Polydor, 1967 Tim Rose, "Hey Joe," Live on Later With Jools Holland, NA, 1997 The Byrds, "Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)," Mr. Tambourine Man, Columbia, 1965 Lee Moses, "Hey Joe," Time and Place, Maple, 1971 The Leaves, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe, Mira, 1966 Patti Smith, "Hey Joe (Version)," Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory, Mer, 1974 Charlotte Gainsbourg, "Hey Joe," Nymphomaniac (soundtrack), Zentropa, 2014 Body Count, "Hey Joe," Born Dead, Virgin, 1994 Roy Buchanan, "Hey Joe," That's What I Am Here For, Polydor, 1973 Spirit, "Hey Joe," Spirit of '76, Mercury, 1975 Golden Cups, "Hey Joe," The Golden Cups Album, Capitol, 1968 Bruce Springstreen, "Dancing in the Dark," Born in the U.S.A., Columbia, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, who died on August 6th, 2025, at the age of 88. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and environmentalist Bill McKibben about solar power and music, as well as the upcoming activism event “Sun Day.” They also share some of their favorite songs about the sun. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Nina Simone, "Here Comes The Sun," Here Comes the Sun, RCA Victor, 1971 Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971 The Vaselines, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam," Dying for It EP, 53rd & 3rd, 1988 The Polyphonic Spree, "It's the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Hollywood, 2000 Yes, "Heart of the Sunrise," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971 Eleanor Friedberger, "Stare at the Sun," Personal Record, Merge, 2013 Pink Floyd, "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," A Saucerful of Secrets, Columbia, 1968 Boney M., "Sunny," Take the Heat off Me, Atlantic, 1976 Swirlies, "Sunn," They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons, Taang!, 1996 Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, "Sun Zoom Spark," Clear Spot, Reprise, 1972 The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset," Something Else By The Kinks, Pye, 1967 Pedro The Lion, "Indian Summer," Control, Jade Tree, 2002 Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024 Stevie Wonder, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," Talking Book, Motown, 1972 The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced?, Reprise, 1967 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim brings to light an overlooked collaboration between two of his and Greg's favorite musicians. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome singer-songwriter Valerie June to the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub for a live interview and performance. The hosts also review the new album from hip hop veterans, Clipse. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Valerie June, "Astral Plane," The Order of Time, Concord, 2017 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Clipse, "Ace Trumpets," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025 Clipse, "The Birds Don't Sing," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025 Clipse, "All Things Considered," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025 Clipse, "So Be It," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025 Valerie June, "All I Really Wanna Do (Live on Sound Opinions)," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025 Valerie June, "Joy Joy!," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025 Valerie June, "The Life I Used To Live (Live on Sound Opinions)," unreleased, NA, 2025 Valerie June, "Love Me Any Old Way (Live on Sound Opinions)," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025 The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song he recently heard from the performer of a one-man show paying tribute to a long-gone soul singer. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their deep dive into OutKast's classic album Stankonia for its 25th anniversary. The hosts also review new music from Wet Leg and Pulp. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: OutKast, "B.O.B.," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Wet Leg, "catch these fists," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 Wet Leg, "CPR," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 Wet Leg, "davina mccall," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 Wet Leg, "u and me at home," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025 Pulp, "Spike Island," More., Rough Trade, 2025 Pulp, "Got to Have Love," More., Rough Trade, 2025 OutKast, "Stankonia (Stanklove) (featuring Big Rube and Sleepy Brown)," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 OutKast, "Humble Mumble (featuring Erykah Badu)," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 OutKast, "Player's Ball," A LaFace Family Christmas, LaFace and Arista, 1993 OutKast, "ATLiens," ATLiens, LaFace and Arista, 1996 OutKast, "Rosa Parks," Aquemini, LaFace and Arista, 1999 Outkast, "Ms. Jackson," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 TLC, "What About Your Friends (Extended Mix)," What About Your Friends (Remixes), LaFace, 1992 Funkadelic, "Hit It And Quit It," Maggot Brain, Westbound, 1971 KRS-One, "Sound of da Police," Return of the Boom Bap, Jive, 1993 OutKast, "SpottieOttieDopaliscious," Aquemini, LaFace and Arista, 1999 OutKast, "So Fresh, So Clean," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 Joe Simon, "Before The Night Is Over," Easy To Love, Spring, 1977 OutKast, "Toilet Tisha," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 Kendrick Lamar, "King Kunta," To Pimp a Butterfly, Top Dawg, 2015 Anderson .Paak, "Come Down," Malibu, Empire, 2016 Janelle Monáe, "Tightrope (featuring Big Boi)," The ArchAndroid, Bad Boy, 2010 Frank Ocean, "Pink Matter (featuring André 3000)," channel ORANGE, Def Jam, 2012 Beyoncé, "All Night," Lemonade, Columbia, 2016 Run the Jewels, "Run the Jewels," Run the Jewels, Fool's Gold, 2013 Valerie June, "Astral Plane," The Order of Time, Concord, 2017 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pops a quarter into the desert island jukebox and plays a track that blends yé-yé pop with Motown groove. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview a band that put out one of their favorite albums of the year so far, Horsegirl. They talk with the rock trio about meeting as kids in the Chicago music scene, college and their vast music knowledge. Jim and Greg also pay tribute to the late “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy Osbourne. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Black Sabbath, "The Wizard," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970 Black Sabbath, "War Pigs," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970 Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train," Blizzard of Ozz, Jet, 1980 Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "In Twos," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Billy," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022 Horsegirl, "Julie," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Brian Eno, "Needles In the Camel's Eye," Here Come the Warm Jets, Island, 1974 Stereolab, "Miss Modular," Dots and Loops, Elektra, 1997 John Cale, "Emily," Fear, Island, 1974 Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Outkast, "So Fresh, So Clean," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an artist he hadn’t seen live in years, until a recent show at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim, Greg, and Andrew pay tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Swamp Dogg, the psychedelic soul artist born Jerry Williams. He has a documentary about his life out now called "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted." The hosts also review the new album from Lorde. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Swamp Dogg, "Synthetic World," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Lorde, "What Was That," Virgin, Republic, 2025 Lorde, "Hammer," Virgin, Republic, 2025 Lorde, "Man Of The Year," Virgin, Republic, 2025 Lorde, "If She Could See Me Now," Virgin, Republic, 2025 Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970 Red Foley, "There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me," There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me (Single), Decca, 1956 Little Jerry Williams, "I'm The Lover Man," I'm The Lover Man (Single), Southern Sound, 1964 Doris Duke, "To The Other Woman ," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970 Doris Duke, "Ghost of Myself," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970 Swamp Dogg, "Eat The Goose (Before The Goose Eats You)," Swamp Dogg's Greatest Hits?, Stone Dogg, 1976 Swamp Dogg, "God Bless America For What," Rat On!, Elektra, 1971 Swamp Dogg, "Sam Stone," Cuffed, Collared & Tagged, Cream, 1972 Swamp Dogg, "Please Let Me Go Round Again," Sorry You Couldn't Make It, Joyful Noise, 2020 Louis Jordan, "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," Saturday Nite Fish Fry (Single), Tangerine, 1964 Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg salutes the father of zydeco, an artist whose influence reaches far beyond the bayou. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Minot, "Russian Girl," And You're Not, Crush Grove, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Ex-Bombers, "He's a Bad, Bad Man," He's a Bad, Bad Man (Single), Cavetone, 2025 St. Divine, "Swallow," Swallow (Single), Reel, 2024 Faetooth, "Death of Day," Death of Day (Single), self-released, 2025 Galactic and Irma Thomas, "Where I Belong," Audience With the Queen, Thirty Tigers, 2025 Secret Menu, "Bullet to Bite," Bullet to Bite (Single), Red Shed, 2025 After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025 Pile, "Born at Night," Sunshine and Balance Beams, Sooper, 2025 The Chelsea Curve, "Hey Sah-Lo-Ney," All The Things (And More), Rum Bar, 2025 Chris Stamey, "Anything is Possible," Anything is Possible, Label 51, 2025 Jesse Welles, "Philanthropist," Pilgrim, Self-released, 2025 Thank, "Do It Badly," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Bg Scary Monsters, 2024 Bad Moves, "Hallelujah," Wearing Out The Refrain, Don Giovanni, 2024 Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, "the story after they're gone," the story after they're gone, Bitdepth, 2024 The Darling Range, "Where to Begin," Half-Remembering, Lighthouse Beach, 2025 Slomosa, "Battling Guns," Tundra Rock, Stickman, 2024 Kaput, "Sucker," I, Too Pure, 2025 Stefan Wesolowski, "Peak," Song of the Night Mists, Tin Angel, 2025 Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds an obscure avant-garde composition to the Desert Island Jukebox that features a brass band, a children’s choir and helium. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir. The hosts also review the new album from Turnstile. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Danger Mouse and Black Thought, "Sometimes," Cheat Codes, BMG, 2022 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Turnstile, "Never Enough," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 Turnstile, "Sole," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 Turnstile, "I Care," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 Turnstile, "Seein' Stars," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 Turnstile, "Sunshower," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 Turnstile, "Dreaming," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025 The Roots, "The Next Movement (feat. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Jazzyfatnastees)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999 The Roots, "The Roots is Comin'," Organix!, Self-Released, 1993 Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "The Message," The Message, Sugar Hill, 1982 Run-DMC, "My Adidas," Raising Hell, Profile, 1986 El Michels Affair & Black Thought, "Protocol (feat. Son Little)," Glorious Game, Big Crown, 2023 George Benson, "Give Me The Night," Give Me The Night, Qwest, 1980 The Jacksons, "We Can Change The World," Victory, Epic, 1984 Gene Chandler, "Duke of Earl," Duke of Earl (Single), Vee-Jay, 1961 After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a pair of songs by guitarist Mick Ralphs who helped define two legendary bands, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople. Ralphs died on June 23, 2025, at age 81, and his playing remains the standard in serving the song—whether through raw power or subtle restraint. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Local H founder Scott Lucas about the band and their new documentary, Lifers. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Stereolab and Mclusky. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Stereolab, "Aerial Troubles," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025 Stereolab, "Electrified Teenybop!," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025 Stereolab, "Transmuted Matter," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025 Mclusky, "The Unpopular Parts of The Pig," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025 Mclusky, "The Digger You Deep," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025 Mclusky, "People Person," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025 Local H, "Chicago Fanphair '93," Ham Fisted, Island, 1995 Local H, "Eddie Vedder," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 Local H, "High-Fiving MF," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 Local H, "All the Kids Are Right," Pack Up the Cats, Island, 1998 Local H, "Everyone Alive," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004 Local H, "The Misanthrope," Hey, Killer, G&P, 2015 Local H, "Turn the Bow," Lifers, AntiFragile Music, 2020 Local H, "2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx" (Rush cover)," The Another February EP, Slimstyle, 2013 Local H, "How's The Weather Down There," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004 Local H, "Nothing Special," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 Local H, "P.J. Soles," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004 The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that confronts a historic tragedy and pays tribute, by name, to the 29 men who died. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Sex Scenes, "I'm Not Your T.V.," Everything Makes Me Sick, Big Neck, 2025 Jetstream Pony, "Bubblegum Nothingness," Bowerbirds and Blue Things, Spinout Nuggets, 2025 Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Toecurler," Death Hilarious, Rocket, 2025 Pneu, "Egyptocratie Numéraire," Get Old Or Die Tryin, Head, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Big Deal," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Special Different," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 YHWH Nailgun, "Pain Fountain," 45 Pounds, AD 93, 2025 Lady Gaga, "Abracadabra," Mayhem, Interscope, 2025 Viagra Boys, "Bog Body," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 FKA Twigs, "Room of Fools," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 mckusky, "autofocus on the prime directive," the world is still here and so are we, Ipecac, 2025 Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Songwriting Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Sarai Cheek - Static Line Maddy Mastrine - Give Me the Flask Alicia Maka - This Too Shall Pass -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late musical genius Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. They’ll discuss Wilson’s transcendent music, including doing a deep dive on his masterpiece, Pet Sounds. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beach Boys, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Beach Boys, "In My Room," Surfer Girl, Capitol, 1963 The Beach Boys, "Lonely Sea," Surfin' USA, Capitol, 1963 The Beach Boys, "Don't Worry Baby," Shut Down Volume 2, Capitol, 1964 The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Brother/Reprise, 1971 The Beach Boys, "Still I Dream of It (Original Home Demo, 1976)," Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys, Capitol, 1993 The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Four Freshman, "I Remember You," Four Freshmen and 5 Trombones, Capitol, 1955 The Gamblers, "LSD-25," Moon Dawg!/LSD-25, World Pacific, 1960 The Beach Boys, "I'm Waiting for the Day," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Let's Go Away for Awhile," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Caroline No," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "You Still Believe in Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Pet Sounds," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Hang On to Your Ego," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "That's Not Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "God Only Knows," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Little Deuce Coupe," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beatles, "Nowhere Man," Rubber Soul, Parlophone, 1965 The Beatles, "She's Leaving Home," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Nyla Lawson's Portfolio -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Sly Stone. They review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir, revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson and share some of their favorite tracks from Sly. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Stewart Four, "On The Battlefield," (Single), Church of God in Christ, 1952 Sly and the Family Stone, "Plastic Jim," Life, ,  Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969 The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004 Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964 Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968 FKA Twigs, "Eusexua," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Amy Fisher Rosalie Gengras Zink -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau. They explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands. A selection of examples are discussed and played. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "GNT," King of Cowards, Rocket, 2018 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Screeching Weasel, "Cool Kids," Bark Like A Dog, Fat Wreck Chords, 1996 OMBIIGIZI, "Connecting," Shame, Arts & Crafts, 2024 Winona Fighter, "I'm In The Market To Please No One," My Apologies to the Chef, Rise, 2025 Bikini Trill, "Pushing Daisies," (Single), Ineffable, 2024 Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "I Used To Be Fun," I Love You, Domestic La La, 2023 Fartbarf, "Simple Planet," (Single), Sweatband, 2020 Ned's Atomic Dustbin, "Gray Cell Green," God Fodder, Columbia, 1991 Ass Ponys, "Kung Fu Reference," Lohio, Checkered Past, 2001 Butthole Surfers, "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," (Single), Rough Trade, 1990 Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Glib Tongued," Death Hilarious, Missing Piece, 2025 Electronic, "Getting Away With It," (Single), Factory, 1989 Local H, "Bound For The Floor," As Good As Dead, Island, 1996 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox—one that came back to him after watching the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here". Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc oin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. They revisit their 2009 conversation with Jill where they discuss her music and being a pioneer for crowdfunding art. They also review the new music from Shamir, Pelican and tUnE-yArDs. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tune-Yards, "Heartbreak," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Limelight," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "See You There," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Never Look Back," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Pelican, "Evergreen," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Flickering Stillness," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Pining For Ever," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Cascading Crescent," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Indelible," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Shamir, "Neverwannago," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Shamir, "Recording 291," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Shamir, "Pin," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Jill Sobule, "I Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 Jill Sobule, "Palm Springs (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Jill Sobule, "San Francisco," California Years, MRI, 2009 Katy Perry, "I Kissed a Girl," One of the Boys, Capitol, 2008 Jill Sobule, "Nothing to Prove (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Jill Sobule, "Wendell Lee (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Diarrhea Planet, "Separations," I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, Infinite Cat, 2013 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following our tributes to David Thomas and Peter Laughner of Pere Ubu, Jims rounds out the trilogy with a song by another of the band's members. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc oin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie song that they love, leading to highly personal looks at the life, art, and legend of a genuine American folk hero. Listen here. New Yorker music critic Amanda Petrusich looks at the other big hit off Willie and Merle Haggard’s classic 1983 Pancho & Lefty album, “Reasons to Quit.” It’s a classic Haggard drinking song, but a little more pensive than most, and Amanda reframes it—and really, all of Pancho & Lefty—as an example of what she calls the Outlaw’s Conundrum, i.e. what’s an old rebel to do when the time comes to settle down? Then we get into the all-star band that backed Willie and Merle on the record and, in a particularly insightful interlude, the specific ways sad songs can help people when life feels like too much to bear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson, founders of the '90s indie rock band Tsunami and key figures of the D.C. punk scene. The hosts also review the new collaborative album from Julien Baker & Torres. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Tsunami, "In a Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Julien Baker & Torres, "Sugar in the Tank," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Julien Baker & Torres, "Tuesday," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Julien Baker & Torres, "Tape Runs Out," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Tsunami, "David Foster Wallace," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997 Tsunami, "Newspaper," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995 Tsunami, "Punk Means Cuddle," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995 Tsunami, "Water's Edge," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 Tsunami, "Be Like That," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994 Tsunami, "Loud is as Loud Does," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994 Tsunami, "The Workers Are Punished," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997 Tsunami, "Slugger," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by an artist who was long overdue for their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Ate The Moon," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Pinstack," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Drop," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Blue," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Somebody New," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "ILY," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tracy Chapman, "Stand By Me (Live At The Late Show With David Letterman)," Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2015 Moondog, "Nocturne Suite Part 1," On The Streets of New York, Mississippi, 2019 Cortelia Clark, "Bye, Bye, Love," Blues in the Street, RCA, 1966 George Coleman, "Innocent Little Doggy," Bongo Joe, Arhoolie, 1969 Fantastic Negrito, "Nobody Makes Money," Fantastic Negrito EP, Blackball Universe, 2014 Violent Femmes, "Blister In The Sun," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Ted Hawkins, "Strange Conversation," The Next Hundred Years, Geffen, 1994 Mary Lou Lord, "St. Swithin's Day," Real, Deep Music, 1993 Lucinda Williams, "Ramblin' On My Mind," Ramblin' on My Mind, Folkways, 1979 Dom Flemons, "Charmin Betsy," Black Cowboys, Smithsonian Folkways, 2018 Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, Asylum, 1993 Stan Rogers, "Barrett's Privateers," Fogarty's Cove, Barn Swallow, 1977 Tsunami, "In A Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1992 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following our tribute to David Thomas, Jim reflects on another Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs member lost too early, and pays tribute with a Desert Island Jukebox selection. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and musician David Thomas. They do a deep dive on his career and life, discussing his music with Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Pere Ubu, "Babylonian Warehouses (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006 Dead Boys, "Ain't It Fun," We Have Come for Your Children, Sire, 1978 Pere Ubu, "30 Seconds Over Tokyo," 30 Seconds Over Tokyo (Single), Hearthan, 1975 Dead Boys, "Sonic Reducer," Young, Loud and Snotty, Sire, 1977 Rocket from the Tombs, "Amphetamine (Live)," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Pere Ubu, "Laughing," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Humor Me," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Dub Housing," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Caligari's Mirror," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "(Pa) Ubu Dance Party," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Navvy," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Waiting For Mary," Cloudland, Fontana, 1989 Pere Ubu, "George Had a Hat," The Tenement Year, Enigma, 1988 Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Pere Ubu, "Caroleen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006 Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track he discovered from the long-running Brown Acid stoner rock compilation series—a labor of love from Permanent Records and Riding Easy Records. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Daisychain, "G-String," G-String (Single), self-released, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Obongjayar, "Not in Surrender," Paradise Now, September, 2025 Sex Scenes, "Want & Need," Want & Need (Single), Big Neck, 2025 TAKAAT, "Amidinin," Is Noise, Vol. 1, Purplish, 2025 GoGo Penguin, "Fallowfield Loops," Necessary Fictions, XXIM, 2025 Propagandhi, "At Peace," At Peace, Epitaph, 2025 Jim Nothing, "Raleigh Arena," Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn, Meritorio, 2024 Point Mort, "The Bent Neck Lady," The Bent Neck Lady (Single), Almost Famous, 2025 Sombr, "undressed," undressed (Single), Warner, 2025 Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024 Ben Kweller, "Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee)," Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee) (Single), The Noise Company, 2025 Cameron Winter, "Love Takes Miles," Heavy Metal, Partisan, 2024 Shishi, "Can't Stop Believing," FAQ - EP, Birthday Cake, 2025 Barry Can't Swim, "Different," Different (Single), Ninja Tune, 2025 Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," The Whole Town Knows (Single), River Lea, 2025 PyPy, "Erase," Sacred Times, Goner, 2024 Daisychain, "Waste Your Time," Waste Your Time (Single), self-released, 2025 Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to a couple of listener, Jim realizes he credited the wrong orchestra on a recent show. But the mistake sparks a deeper appreciation for the band he mentioned by accident, and he adds one of their songs to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musicians like Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others changed the scope of country music forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoffrey Himes about the artists of the movement he calls “in-law country.” They also hear from some listeners. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Emmylou Harris, "Born to Run," Cimarron, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1981 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981 Rosanne Cash, "My Baby Thinks He's A Train," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981 The Flying Burrito Brothers, "Six Days on the Road," Last of the Red Hot Burritos, A&M, 1972 Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976 The Byrds, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Columbia, 1968 The Byrds, "Time Between," Younger Than Yesterday, Columbia, 1967 Emmylou Harris, "If I Could Only Win Your Love," Pieces of the Sky, Reprise, 1975 Rodney Crowell, "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried," Diamonds & Dirt, Columbia, 1988 Emmylou Harris, "Two More Bottles of Wine," Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1978 Emmylou Harris, "Pancho and Lefty," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976 Emmylou Harris, "Till I Gain Control Again," Elite Hotel, Reprise, 1975 Ricky Skaggs, "Heartbroke," Highways & Heartaches, Epic, 1982 Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," Old No. 1, RCA, 1975 Liquid Mike, "Drinking and Driving," Paul Bunyan's Slingshot, Temporal, 2024 TAE & The Neighborly, "We Can Be," Self Help, smooth bean, 2024 David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, "Whiskey In the Jar," Shady Grove, Acoustic Disc, 1996 Graham Nash, "Chicago / We Can Change the World," Songs for Beginners, Atlantic, 1971 Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As spring is springing, the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from “music mountain” by reviewing new albums from Lucy Dacus, Saba and No ID, Mekons and Perfume Genius. They also pay tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie and Dave Allen of Gang of Four. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Blondie, "Heart Of Glass," Parallel Lines, Chrysalis, 1979 Blondie, "Atomic," Eat to the Beat, Chrysalis, 1980 Blondie, "Call Me," American Gigolo, Chrysalis, 1980 Gang of Four, "Ether," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979 Gang of Four, "Damaged Goods," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979 Lucy Dacus, "For Keeps," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Most Wanted Man," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Lost Time," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Saba and No I.D., "head.rap (ft. Madison McFerrin, Ogi & Jordan Ward)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Saba and No I.D., "Every Painting Has a Price (feat. Eryn Allen Kane & BJ Chicago Kid)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Saba and No I.D., "Breakdown," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Saba and No I.D., "How to Impress God," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Perfume Genius, "Clean Heart," Glory, Matador, 2025 Perfume Genius, "No Front Teeth (feat. Aldous Harding)," Glory, Matador, 2025 Perfume Genius, "Left For Tomorrow," Glory, Matador, 2025 Perfume Genius, "Full On," Glory, Matador, 2025 Mekons, "Mudcrawlers," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "Private Defense Contractor," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "The Western Design," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "War Economy," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "Sad and Sad and Sad," Horror, Fire, 2025 Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Take it EZ," Can I Borrow a Dollar?, Relativity, 1992 Common, "I Used to Love H.E.R.," Resurrection, Relativity, 1994 Common, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995 Common, "Funky for You," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "A Song for Assata," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Payback is a Grandmother," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "The 6th Sense," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Thelonius," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I," Like Water for Chocolate (Alternate Edition), MCA, 2001 Common, "A Film Called (Pimp)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Kendrick Lamar, "Institutionalized," To Pimp a Butterfly, Interscope, 2015 New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 Delivery, "The New Alphabet," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025 Delivery, "Deadlines," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks and the future of the Heartbreakers. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about his new autobiography, working with Bob Dylan and his continued love for music. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Tom Petty, "Runnin' Down a Dream," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Breakdown," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1957 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, "Born In Chicago," The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Elektra, 1965 Mudcrutch, "Scare Easy," Mudcrutch, Reprise, 2008 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Here Comes My Girl," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Don't Do Me Like That," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty, "Free Fallin'," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)," Hard Promises, Backstreet, 1981 The Beatles, "Taxman," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966 Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "American Girl," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic! Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book "Rude Girls: Women in Two Tone Ska and One Step Beyond." The hosts also review the new album by Throwing Muses. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Bodysnatchers, "Ruder Than You," Ruder Than You (Single), 2 Tone, 1980 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Throwing Muses, "Summer of Love," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Throwing Muses, "South Coast," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Throwing Muses, "Theremini," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Throwing Muses, "Sally's Beauty," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Rhoda with the Special A.K.A., "The Boiler," The Boiler (Single), 2 Tone, 1981 The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979 The Bodysnatchers, "Easy Life," Easy Life (Single), 2 Tone, 1980 The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama, "It Ain't What You Do It's the Way That You Do It," Fun Boy Three, Chrysalis, 1982 The Fun Boy Three, "Our Lips Are Sealed," Waiting, Chrysalis, 1983 The Deltones, "Oddball Boy," Nana Choc Choc In Paris, Unicorn, 1989 The Lemons, "English Summer," English Summer (Single), Race, 1981 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book, The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music. The hosts also review the new albums by Bartees Strange and Sasami. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Bartees Strange, "Sober," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "Wants Needs," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "Baltimore," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "17," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "Doomsday Buttercup," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Sasami, "Slugger," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Sasami, "Love Makes You Do Crazy Things," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Sasami, "The Seed," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Sasami, "I'll Be Gone," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Tom Petty, "You Don't Know How it Feels," Wildflowers, Warner, 1994 Kajagoogoo, "Too Shy," White Feathers, EMI, 1983 Journey, "Lights," Infinity, Columbia, 1978 The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Single, Decca, 1968 Neil Young, "Tonight's the Night," Tonight's the Night, Reprise, 1975 Hüsker Dü, "Sorry Somehow," Candy Apple Grey, Warner, 1986 Men at Work, "Down Under," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981 The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the great American singer Roberta Flack who died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode. They also revisit their interview with David Johansen from 2001. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 New York Dolls, "Personality Crisis," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Jet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Bad Girl (Blue Rock Studios Demo)," Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972, ROIR, 1982 New York Dolls, "Pills," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Bad Girl," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Bad Detective," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974 New York Dolls, "Human Being," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974 David Johansen, "Frenchette (Live)," Live It Up, Blue Sky, 1982 Buster Poindexter, "Hot Hot Hot," Buster Poindexter, RCA, 1987 David Johansen, "James Alley Blues," David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Chesky, 2000 Buster Poindexter, "Downtown Dream," Buster's Spanish Rocketship, PolyGram, 1997 New York Dolls, "Babylon," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974 David Johansen, "Heart of Gold," Here Comes the Night, Blue Sky, 1981 New York Dolls, "Lonely Planet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 Men at Work, "Who Can it Be Now?," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to the underappreciated hip-hop pioneer and neo soul singer Angie Stone who died on March 1, 2025 at the age of 63. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go?," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969 The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004 Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964 Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968 The Pogues, "The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn," Rum Sodomy & the Lash, MCA, 1985 The Ergs, "Stinking of Whiskey Blues," Upstairs/Downstairs, Dirtnap, 2007 New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to little-known soul singer Brenton Wood who died on January 3, 2025 at the age of 83. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also pay tribute to singer-songwriter Jerry Butler. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: girlpuppy, "Champ," Single, Captured Tracks, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Jerry Butler, "Only the Strong Survive," The Ice Man Cometh, Mercury, 1969 Jerry Butler and The Impressions, "For Your Precious Love," Single, Vee-Jay, 1958 Loveworms, "Heartbeat," Heartbeat, Antena Krzyku, 2025 Jetstream Pony, "Captain Palisade," Single, Spinout Nuggets, 2024 Meat Wave, "Dehydrated," Voicemail / Dehydrated, Self-Released, 2025 Maruja, "Break The Tension," Single, Music for Nations, 2024 Prism Shores, "Tourniquet!," Out From Underneath, Meritorio, 2025 Denison Witmer, "Making Love," Anything At All, Asthmatic Kitty, 2025 Psycho-O-Positive, "Mothra!," Single, Self Released, 2025 The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's....The Penrose Web, Gare du Nord, 2025 Middle Part, "Dial*," Disruptor, Little Planet, 2024 The Sewerheads, "It Came as a Surprise," Despair is a Heaven, Tall Texan, 2024 Wand, "The Leap," In A Capsule Wardrobe, Drag City, 2017 L.A. WITCH, "777," 777 (Single), Suicide Squeeze, 2025 Joveth, "Bubblegum," Bubblegum (Single), Voracious, 2024 Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1968 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to English singer Marianne Faithfull who died on January 30, 2025 at the age of 78. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout music history and across genres, artists have made drinking songs. From buoyant and rowdy to reflective and moody, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorites. They also review the new album from Sharon Van Etten. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Fear, "More Beer," More Beer, Restless, 1985 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sharon Van Etten, "Live Forever," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Trouble," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Indio," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "I Want You Here," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Three 6 Mafia, "Sippin on Some Syrup," Three 6 Mafia - Poppin' My Collar - Single, Loud, 2006 Nina Simone, "Lilac Wine," Wild is the Wind, The Verve Music Group, 1966 The Rolling Stones, "Salt of the Earth," Beggars Banquet, Decca, 1968 Beastie Boys, "Brass Monkey," Licensed to Ill, Def Jam, 1986 Midland, "Drinkin' Problem," On the Rocks, Big Machine, 2017 Kendrick Lamar, "Swimming Pools (Drank)," good kid, m.A.A.d city, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2012 Snoop Dogg, "Gin and Juice," Doggystyle, Death Row, Interscope and Atlantic, 1994 The Replacements, "Here Comes a Regular," Tim, Sire, 1985 The Champs, "Tequila," Go, Champs, Go!, Challenge, 1958 Jamie Foxx, "Blame It (feat. T-Pain)," Intuition, J, 2008 Against Me!, "T.S.R.," As The Eternal Cowboy, Fat Wreck Chords, 2003 Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, Republic, 1997 Louis Prima and Keely Smith, "One Mint Julep," Breaking It Up!, Columbia, 1958 The Kinks, "Alcohol," Muswell Hillbillies, RCA Victor, 1971 Thin Lizzy, "Whiskey in the Jar," Single, Decca, 1972 Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Coming Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970 Lou Reed, "Underneath the Bottle," The Blue Mask, RCA Victor, 1982 Darkside, "Graucha Max," Nothing, Matador, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Eric Johnson performs "Humbug Mountain Song" and "The Rock Doc" live at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. He also shares his Desert Island Jukebox pick with Jim and Greg. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Eric Johnson of long-running indie folk band Fruit Bats for an interview and performance. The hosts also review the debut album from punk shock activists, Lambrini Girls. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Fruit Bats, "When U Love Somebody," Mouthfuls, Sub Pop, 2003 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Lambrini Girls, "Bad Apple," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Nothing Tastes As Good As It Feels," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Scarcity Is Fake (communist propaganda)," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Fruit Bats, "Rushin River Valley (Live on Sound Opinions)," A River Running To Your Heart, Merge, 2023 Fruit Bats, "Today," Siamese Dream, Turntable Kitchen, 2020 Califone, "Bottles and Bones (Shades and Sympathy)," Roomsound, Perishable, 2001 Fruit Bats, "We Used To Live Here (Live on Sound Opinions)," A River Running To Your Heart, Merge, 2023 Fruit Bats, "Humbug Mountain Song (Live on Sound Opinions)," Absolute Loser, Easy Sound, 2016 Fruit Bats, "When U Love Somebody (Live on Sound Opinions)," Mouthfuls, Sub Pop, 2003 Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, EMI, 1997 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sam Moore of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave. Moore died on January 10, 2025 at age 89. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Robyn Hitchcock back to Sound Opinions to discuss the singer-songwriter's book, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left, and the accompanying album, 1967: Vacations in the Past. Plus, the hosts review the new album from SZA. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Soft Boys, "I Wanna Destroy You," Underwater Moonlight, Armageddon, 1980 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 SZA, "Saturn," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 SZA, "Drive," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 SZA, "BMF," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 SZA, "Another Life," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians, "Brenda's Iron Sledge," Black Snake Diamond Röle, Armageddon, 1981 Robyn Hitchcock, "Trams of Old London," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984 Robyn Hitchcock, "A Whiter Shade of Pale," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "Like a Rolling Stone," Robyn Sings, Editions PAF, 2002 Robyn Hitchcock, "Trouble in Your Blood," The Man Upstairs, Yep Roc, 2014 Robyn Hitchcock, "A Day in the Life," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "See Emily Play," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "Itchycoo Park," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "Vacations in the Past," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Fruit Bats, "We Used to Live Here," A River Running to Your Heart, Merge, 2023 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a track that was once so popular that it made a fictional location into a reality. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late president Jimmy Carter by revisiting a discussion on his character and love for music with the director of the documentary, Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President. Plus, they will bid farewell to music journalist Stanley Booth, the most profound chronicler of the Rolling Stones. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Bob Dylan, "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973 Bob Dylan, "Maggie's Farm," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965 Bob Dylan, "Gotta Serve Somebody," Slow Train Coming, Columbia, 1979 The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969 The Rolling Stones, "No Expectations," Beggars Banquet, Decca, 1968 The Rolling Stones, "Street Fighting Man," Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!, Decca, 1970 The Rolling Stones, "Around And Around," 12 x 5, London, 1964 The Rolling Stones, "Honky Tonk Women," Honky Tonk Women (Single), Decca, 1969 The Rolling Stones, "You Gotta Move," Sticky Fingers, Polydor, 1971 The Rolling Stones, "Sympathy For the Devil," Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!, Decca, 1970 The Rolling Stones, "Wild Horses," Sticky Fingers, Polydor, 1971 Robyn Hitchcock, "The Man Who Loves the Rain," Shufflemania!, Tiny Ghost, 2022 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a bonus to our 1000th episode, senior producers Alex Claiborne and Andrew Gill chime in with some of their favorite guests and most memorable moments from Sound Opinions. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back on the occasion of Sound Opinions reaching the 1000 episodes milestone. Both hosts share highlights and a couple lowlights, plus listeners share their favorite memories. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Radiohead, "I Want None Of It (Live on Sound Opinions)," Unreleased, NA, 2008 Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 D'Angelo, "Send It On," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," (Single), Glitterbeat, 2024 Wire, "Used To ," Chairs Missing, Harvest, 1978 Goat Girl, "Creep," Goat Girl, Rough Trade, 2018 Allen Toussaint, "A New Orleans Thing (Live on Sound Opinions)," Songbook, Concord, 2013 Boygenius, "20," The Record, Interscope, 2023 Max Roach, "Driva Man," We Insist!, Candid, 1960 The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox and shares the story of how this brilliant song almost didn't get made! Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Iress, "Lovely (Forget Me Not)," Sleep Now, In Reverse, Dune Altar, 2024 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Soul Meets Body, "Hallucinations," Hallucinations (Single), Redwolf, 2024 Dummy, "Soonish...," Free Energy, Trouble in Mind, 2024 Grace Carlin, "killin' It (demo)," no joke (memos & demos), Self-released, 2023 Brutus, "The Deadly Rhythm," The Shape of Punk To Come Obliterated, Epitaph, 2024 Amayo, "Black Magic Sister," Black Magic Sister (Single), Amayo, 2024 Smoking Popes, "Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas)," Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas) (Single), Smoking Popes, 2025 Mo Dotti, "for anyone and you," opaque, MD, 2024 Matt Pond PA & Anya Marina, "Click Click Click," Click Click Click (Single), Sonder House, 2024 Remi Wolf, "Soup," Big Ideas, Island, 2024 Tae and the Neighborly, "We Can Be," Self Help, smooth bean, 2024 Liquid Mike, "K2," Paul Bunyan's Slingshot, self-released, 2024 Abazaba, "Isolation (feat. Eugene Hütz)," Isolation (feat. Eugene Hütz) (Single), self released, 2025 Rosa Bordallo, "I Feel Numb," I Feel Numb (Single), self-released, 2024 Artificial Go, "Pay Phone," Hopscotch Fever, Feel It, 2024 Medium Build, "Yoke (with Julien Baker)," Marietta, Slowplay/Island, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Marc Campbell of The Nails who died late in 2024. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second installment of our new Patreon-only bonus podcast, Jim, Greg and Andrew share their thoughts on the FX adaptation of Patrick Raden Keefe's book, Say Nothing. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1982, the Los Angeles punk rock band X put out its album Under the Big Black Sun. Over 40 years later, it's still great! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with X vocalist and bassist John Doe all about the album and the band's impact. They'll also chat with him about his recent solo album and his work in television and film. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: X, "The Have Nots," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 Bob Dylan, "As I Went Out One Morning," John Wesley Harding, Columbia, 1967 John Doe, "Never Coming Back," Fables in a Foreign Land, Fat Possum, 2022 X, "Riding with Mary," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 X, "Motel Room in My Bed," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 Germs, "Lexicon Devil," (GI), Slash, 1979 The Screamers, "122 Hours Of Fear (Live at the Target)," Live in San Francisco: Sept 2nd 1978, Target Video, 2004 The Dils, "I Hate the Rich," I Hate the Rich (Single), What?, 1977 Circle Jerks, "Stars and Stripes," Wild in the Streets, Step-Forward, 1982 X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980 X, "We're Desperate," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981 X, "Under the Big Black Sun," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 X, "Adult Books," Wild Gift, Slash, 1981 X, "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 X, "Because I Do," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 X, "Blue Spark," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 X, "Come Back to Me," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 X, "Real Child of Hell," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 The Gun Club, "She's Like Heroin to Me," Fire of Love, Ruby, 1981 Los Lobos, "Will the Wolf Survive?," How Will the Wolf Survive?, Slash/Warner Bros., 1984 The Del Fuegos, "Don't Run Wild," Boston, Mass., Slash, 1985 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Henry Lee (feat. PJ Harvey) ," Murder Ballads, Mute, 1996 Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, "Revolver," Ballad of the Broken Seas, Cooking Vinyl Limited, 2006 Artificial Go, "Pay Phone," Hopscotch Fever, Feel It, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares the history of a 60's gospel track that has been continually covered and reinvented. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first installment of our new Patreon-only bonus podcast, Jim and Greg compare notes on a couple of thrilling new Netflix shows. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every year, host Greg Kot makes a mixtape of new songs to express his feelings about the past year. Greg shares a selection of that mix and the rest of the show staff look at other top singles of 2024. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2024. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Chappell Roan, "Good Luck, Babe!," Good Luck, Babe! (Single), Island, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 King Crimson, "21st Century Schizoid Man," In the Court of the Crimson King, Island, 1969 The Allman Brothers Band, "Ramblin' Man," Brothers and Sisters, Capricorn, 1973 Slim Dunlap, "The Ballad of the Opening Band," The Old New Me, Medium Cool/Twin/Tone, 1993 Marlena Shaw, "Woman of the Ghetto," The Spice of Life, Cadet, 1969 Beyoncé, "16 CARRIAGES," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024 Sabrina Carpenter, "Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)," Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) (Single), Island, 2024 Kabin Crew, "The Spark (feat. Lisdoonvarna Crew)," The Spark (feat. Lisdoonvarna Crew) (Single), Rubyworks, 2024 Charli XCX, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat (Single), Atlantic, 2024 Geordie Greep, "Holy, Holy," The New Sound, Rough Trade, 2024 Shaboozey, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, American Dogwood and Empire, 2024 Wussy Duo, "Cellar Door," Cellar Door EP, Shake It!, 2024 La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024 Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Sister Ray (Single), Glitterbeat, 2024 The Bug Club, "Lonsdale Slipons," On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System, Sub Pop, 2024 Lambrini Girls, "God's Country," God's Country (Single), City Slang, 2024 Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Magnetic (Single), Sub Pop, 2024 The Unfit, "Who's in Charge," Disconnected EP, Share It Music, 2024 The Jesus Lizard, "Hide & Seek," Rack, Ipecac, 2024 Shellac, "Chick New Wave," To All Trains, Touch And Go, 2024 Horsegirl, "2468," 2468 (Single), Matador, 2024 X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under the Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares an 80's dance club hit that was featured in a new streaming show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. They'll hear from a musician who played on the record and talk with two music writers about what makes it so iconic. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Bob Dylan, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind (Take 6)," The Bootleg Series Vol. 14: More Blood, More Tracks, Columbia, 2018 Bob Dylan, "Idiot Wind," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "You're a Big Girl Now," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up In Blue (Take 3, Remake 2)," The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991, Columbia, 1991 Bob Dylan, "If You See Her, Say Hello," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 Beyoncé, "16 CARRIAGES," Cowboy Carter, Columbia, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg pays tribute to the late poet Nikki Giovanni, whose work inspired musicians and artists across decades. Giovanni died at age 81. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite tracks that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Kendrick Lamar. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Handsome Family, "Far from Any Road," Singing Bones, Carrot Top, 2003 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Kendrick Lamar, "squabble up," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "reincarnated," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "gloria," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Kendrick Lamar, "wacced out murals," GNX, PGLang and Interscope, 2024 Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," Strange Game (Single), Polydor, 2022 Johnny Rivers, "Secret Agent Man," ...And I Know You Wanna Dance, Imperial, 1966 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand," Let Love In, Mute, 1994 Massive Attack, "Teardrop," Mezzanine, Virgin, 1998 Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want To Be," Chariot, J, 2004 Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead I Will Follow," Our Little Corner of the World: Music from Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002 RJD2, "A Beautiful Mine," Magnificent City Instrumentals, Decon, 2006 The Coup, "My Favorite Mutiny (feat. Black Thought and Talib Kweli)," Pick a Bigger Weapon, Epitaph, 2006 Norma Tenaga, "You're Dead," Walkin' My Cat Named Dog, Rhino, 1966 Godfather of Harlem, "Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX)," Just in Case (feat. Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross & DMX) (Single), Epic, 2019 The High Strung, "The Luck You Got," Moxie Bravo, Paper Thin, 2005 Blind Boys of Alabama, "Way Down In the Hole," The Spirit Of The Century, Real World, 2001 Regina Spektor, "You've Got Time," You've Got Time (Single), Sire, 2013 Quincy Jones, "Sanford & Son (The Streebeater)," You've Got It Bad Girl, A&M, 1973 Aloe Blacc, "I Need a Dollar," Good Things, Stones Throw, 2010 Bob Dylan, "Buckets of Rain ," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Elephant 6 Recording Company founding member Will Cullen Hart, who was a co-founder of The Olivia Tremor Control with the late Bill Doss. Hart died November 29 at age 53. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of offbeat holiday music, for their annual celebration of all things strange and festive. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Unknown, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Herman Apple, "Let It Snow," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Johnny Dollar, "Truck Drivers Lament," (Single), Chart, 1970 Vin Bruce, "Christmas on the Bayou," (Single), Swallow, Unknown Red Ellis and the Huron Valley Boys, "Christmas Is Not Far Away," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Buddy Thornton, "Ole Santa Is Coming to Town," (Single), Four Star, 1953 Unknown, "EZ Listening," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Thurmon McKinney, "Santa & the Truck Driver," (Single), MCW, 1974 Bobby Allen & the Exceptions, "Lonely Christmas Tears," (Single), Soul Sound, Unknown Gene Adkins & the Tune Toppers, "What Christmas Is," (Single), SRC, 1952 Jimmie Davis, "Christmas Choo Choo," (Single), Decca, 1953 Unknown, "Sleigh Ride," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Jimmy Wheeler, "Snowflakes Falling On My Head," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Mimi Rogers, "Snow Blossoms," (Demo), Unknown, Unknown Original Sons Of Christ, "Christmas Comes But Once A Year," (Single), Unknown, Unknown Clyde Lasley, "Santa Came Home Drunk," (Single), Sundown, 1967 Cordell Jackson, "Rock N’ Roll Christmas," (Single), Moon, 1956 Cordell Jackson, "Beboppers Christmas," (Single b-side), Moon, 1956 Unknown, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Mick Jagger, "Strange Game," From the Apple TV+ Original Series Slow Horses, Polydor, 2022 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim is whistling a different tune after considering this song in a new context. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2024. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Beyoncé, "LEVII'S JEANS," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024 Tyler, The Creator, "Take Your Mask Off (feat. Daniel Caesar & Latoiya Williams)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024 Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024 English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," This Could Be Texas, Universal Island, 2024 Shirlette Ammons, "Short (feat. Mavis Swan Poole)," Spectacles, Puddin Pie, 2024 Pedro the Lion, "Spend Time," Santa Cruz, Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters, 2024 Idles, "Roy," TANGK, Partisan, 2024 Finom, "Hungry," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024 Sabrina Carpenter, "Taste," Short n' Sweet, Island, 2024 Dehd, "Mood Ring," Poetry, Fat Possum, 2024 Amyl and the Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Elucid, "THE WORLD IS DOG," REVELATOR, Fat Possum, 2024 Hurray For the Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024 Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024 SPRINTS, "TICKING," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024 Unknown, "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, Unknown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shares a noisy track from Germany circa 1979. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

40 years ago, Prince released the psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for the anniversary. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980 Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981 Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978 Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990 Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019 Mdou Moctar, "Imouhar," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg digs up a Belgian pop song from 1969 that became a popular sample amongst musicians for decades. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jason Narducy and Tracey Bradford of Verböten, a band from Chicago's early '80s punk rock scene who recently reformed and released their debut album. The hosts also review new albums from The Cure, Amyl and the Sniffers and Tyler, the Creator. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Cure, "Alone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024 The Cure, "Drone:Nodrone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024 The Cure, "A Fragile Thing," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "Jerkin'," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "Tiny Bikini," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "It's Mine," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Amyl and The Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024 Tyler The Creator , "St. Chroma (feat. Daniel Caesar)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Tyler The Creator , "Noid," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Tyler The Creator , "Judge Judy," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024 Verböten, "Kicking Away," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 The Effigies, "Body Bag," Body Bag (Single), Ruthless, 1982 Verböten, "Slump Shot," Demo, (unreleased), 1983 Verböten, "Let It Out," Demo, (unreleased), 1983 Verböten, "Better Life," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 Verböten, "Machine," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024 Prince & The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007 Solomon Linda's Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939 Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973 Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982 Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997 Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Out, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: R.E.M., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987 R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988 R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987 R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983 R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986 R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996 R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992 R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001 R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991 R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994 R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994 R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992 Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this year. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. They also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low. Watch Videos of the performance on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9W8F2PZCOqkMoAYVpAt5lKP0TZ536JI Listen to the full, unedited Umphrey's McGee interview and performances on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Umphrey's McGee, "In The Kitchen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Anchor Drops, SCI Fidelity, 2004 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Alan Sparhawk, "Feel Something," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024 Alan Sparhawk, "Heaven," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024 Alan Sparhawk, "Get Still," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024 Umphrey's McGee, "Hourglass (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014 Umphrey's McGee, "Pure Saturation (Live on Sound Opinions)," Asking For A Friend, Ineffable, 2022 Umphrey's McGee, "Cut The Cable (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014 R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros, 1988 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced it. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Head and the Heart, "Ghosts," The Head and the Heart, Sub Pop, 2011 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Kinks, "Wicked Annabella ," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968 Donovan, "Season of the Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966 Jethro Tull, "The Witch's Promise," The Witch's Promise (Single), Chrysalis, 1970 Martha and the Vandellas, "Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch," Dance Party, Motown, 1965 Monster Magnet, "19 Witches," Powertrip, A&M, 1998 Radiohead, "Burn the Witch," A Moon Shaped Pool, XL, 2016 Bettye LaVatte, "Witch Craft in the Air," Witch Craft in the Air (Single), LuPine, 1963 Florence + the Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015 Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "If You Have Ghosts," The Evil One, 415, 1981 Joy Division, "Dead Souls," Still, Factory, 1981 Psychedelic Furs, "The Ghost in You," Mirror Moves, Columbia, 1984 Suicide, "Ghost Rider," Suicide, Red Star, 1977 Johnny Cash, "(Ghost) Riders in The Sky," Silver, Columbia, 1979 Caroline Herring, "Long Black Veil," Golden Apples of the Sun, Signature Sounds, 2009 Daniel Johnston, "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Yip/Jump Music, (Self-Released), 1983 Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, "My Wife and My Dead Wife," Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Midnight Music, 1985 The Raveonettes, "Apparitions," Raven in the Grave, The Raveonettes, 2011 Mekons, "Ghosts of American Astronauts," So Good It Hurts, Twin/Tone, 1988 Ladytron, "Ghosts," Velocifero, Nettwerk Productions, 2008 The Goldstars, "Stroll In Hell," Stroll In Hell (Single), The Goldstars, 2021 Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970 Umphrey's McGee, "The Floor," Death By Stereo, ATO, 2011 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy this bonus episode of additional content from our interview with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs. --- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross about the band's 45 year history, new documentary, book and latest album. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 The Beach Boys, "Be True to Your School," Little Deuce Coup, Capitol, 1963 Redd Kross, "I Hate My School," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980 Redd Kross, "Annette's Got the Hits," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980 Redd Kross, "Blow You a Kiss in the Wind," Teen Babes from Monsanto, Gasatanka, 1984 Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990 Redd Kross, "I Don't Know How to Be Your Friend," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990 Redd Kross, "It's the Little Things," Neurotica, Smoke 7, 1982 Redd Kross, "Look on Up at the Bottom," Born Innocent, Merge, 2012 Redd Kross, "Stay Away from Downtown," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2012 Redd Kross, "Beyond the Door," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2019 Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Florence + The Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shines a light on a little known r&b and jazz singer, Gloria Lynne, whose 1966 b-side "Speaking of Happiness" has been used in several films and tv shows over the past decades. --- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Drive-By Truckers are celebrating the twenty-third anniversary of their double album, "Southern Rock Opera." Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join Patterson Hood of the Truckers for a classic album dissection of their magnum opus. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Women Without Whiskey," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Life in the Factory," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Road Cases (live)," Southern Rock Opera (Deluxe Edition), New West, 2024 Drive-By Truckers, "Cassie's Brother," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (live)," DBT Homecoming 2018 Thursday + Friday + Saturday, Self-Released, 2020 Drive-By Truckers, "72 (This Highway's Mean)," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Moved," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Zip City," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Primer Coat," English Oceans, ATO, 2014 Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO , 2022 Drive-By Truckers, "The Southern Thing," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg pays tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, who had an impactful, long career as a songwriter, performer and activist. --- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013 Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956 Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960 John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023 Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015 Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964 Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962 Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961 Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962 Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964 The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966 Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964 Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019 Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966 Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962 Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013 The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989 Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964 Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963 Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85. --- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff. Come to our live event in Chicago with Fruit Bats! Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024 The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024 Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024 Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024 Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024 Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024 Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024 Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024 Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024 Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023 Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024 Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024 Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024 Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024 Shabazz Palaces, "…Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024 Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September. --- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Nick Cave and Hinds. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Dark Night," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Cinnamon Horses," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Song of the Lake," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "As the Waters Cover the Sea," Wild God, PIAS, 2024 hinds, "Hi, How Are You," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024 hinds, "Coffee," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024 hinds, "Mala Vista," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024 Slum Village, "Fall in Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000 D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006 Common, "The Light," Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen, 2000 D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000 Common, "I Am Music (feat. Jill Scott)," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002 The Pharcyde, "Runnin'," Labcabincalifornia, Delicious Vinyl, 1995 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971 MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971 MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970 MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970 The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969 J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021 Fiona Apple, "Every Single Night," The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, Epic, 2012 Lucy Dacus, "VBS," Home Video, Matador, 2021 Molly Drake, "I Remember," The Tide's Magnificence: Songs and Poems of Molly Drake , Bryter, 2018 Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972 Nick Drake, "Road," Pink Moon, Island, 1972 The Mountain Goats, "No Children," Tallahassee, 4AD, 2002 Dionne Warwick, "I'll Never Love This Way Again," Dionne, Arista, 1979 Nightwish, "FantasMic," Wishmaster, Spinefarm, 2000 The Mountain Goats, "This Year," The Sunset Tree, 4AD, 2005 The Melvins, "Honey Bucket," Houdini, Atlantic, 1993 Judy Garland, "You Go To My Head," Judy at Carnegie Hall, Capitol, 1961 The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Jumpin Jack Flash (Single), Decca, 1968 Jimi Hendrix Experience, "If 6 Was 9," Axis: Bold As Love , Track, 1967 Wayne and Garth, "Wayne's World Theme," Wayne's World (Music From The Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992 Tony Scott, "Za-Zen (Meditation)," Music For Zen Meditation, Verve, 1964 Norman Greenbaum, "Spirit in the Sky," Spirit in the Sky, Reprise, 1969 Iron and Wine, "Call It Dreaming," Beast Epic, Sub Pop, 2017 Van Morrison, "Come Here My Love," Veedon Fleece, Warner Bros., 1974 Vic Mensa, "We Could Be Free (feat Ty Dolla Sign)," The Autobiography, Roc Nation, 2017 Stevie Wonder, "For Once In My Life," For Once In My Life, Tamla, 1968 Jay-Z, "Smile," 444, Roc Nation, 2017 Stevie Wonder, "Love's In Need of Love Today," Songs in the Key of Life, Tamla, 1976 Mary J. Blige, "I'm Going Down (Live)," The Tour, MCA, 1998 Stevie Wonder, "As," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976 Stevie Wonder, "Pastime Paradise," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976 Stevie Wonder, "I Wish," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976 Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come," Ain't That Good News, RCA Victor, 1964 Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977 Tears For Fears, "Head Over Heels," Songs from the Big Chair, Mercury, 1985 Wolf Alice , "Lisbon," My Love Is Cool, Dirty Hit, 2015 Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth," For What It's Worth (Single), Atco, 1966 The Who, "Baba O'Riley," Who's Next, Decca, 1971 Miles Davis, "Blue in Green," Kind of Blue, Columbia, 1959 The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows (Mono)," Revolver , Capitol, 1966 MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a performance by two musicians he's written books about to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As summer winds down the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from music mountain by reviewing new albums from X, Post Malone, Beabadoobee, Sturgill Simpson, JPEGMAFIA and Meshell Ndegeocello. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Post Malone, "Pour Me A Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 Post Malone, "Wrong Ones (feat. Tim McGraw)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 Post Malone, "Finer Things (feat. Hank Williams, Jr.)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "don't rely on other men," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "it's dark and hell is hot," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 JPEGMAFIA, "Exmilitary," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024 X, "Baby & All," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 X, "Big Black X," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 X, "Winding Up the Time," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 X, "Sweet Til The Bitter End," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024 Sturgill Simpson, "Swamp of Sadness," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024 Sturgill Simpson, "Scooter Blues," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024 Sturgill Simpson, "Mint Tea," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024 Beabadoobee, "Take A Bite," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024 Beabadoobee, "Post," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024 Beabadoobee, "Beaches," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024 Meshell Ndegeocello, "Travel," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024 Meshell Ndegeocello, "Trouble," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024 Meshell Ndegeocello, "Raise The Roof," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024 Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971 Taylor Swift, "Death By A Thousand Cuts," Lover, Republic, 2019 Lou Reed, "There Is No Time," New York, Sire, 1989 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jim pays tribute to the late Clare Elliot of the Suburban Reptiles, one of the first two punk bands out of New Zealand. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sound Opinions World Tour rolls along, making its next stop in beautiful New Zealand. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a virtual trip to the other side of the world to explore the best of kiwi music, focusing on the influential jangly pop movement known as the Dunedin Sound. Plus they bid farewell to a giant of the New Zealand music scene, Martin Phillipps, of the Chills. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: The Chills, "Pink Frost," Pink Frost (single), Flying Nun, 1984 The Chills, "Effloresce and Deliquesce," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989 The Chills, "I Love My Leather Jacket," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1989 The Chills, "Heavenly Pop Hit," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989 The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021 Lorde, "Take Me to the River," Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense, A24, 2024 Charli XCX and Lorde, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Girl, so confusing featuring lorde (Single), Atlantic, 2024 The Clean, "Fish," Great Sounds Great, Good Sounds Good, So-So Sounds So-So, Bad Sounds Bad, Rotten Sounds Rotten!!, Flying Nun, 1982 The Clean, "Tally Ho!," Tally Ho! (single), Flying Nun, 1981 The Bats, "Tragedy," Daddy's Highway, Flying Nun, 1987 Look Blue Go Purple, "Cactus Cat," LBGPEP2, Flying Nun, 1986 The Enemy, "Pull Down the Shades," Live at the Beneficiaries Hall, unreleased, 1978 Toy Love, "Swimming Pool," Toy Love, Deluxe, 1980 The Chills, "Rolling Moon," Rolling Moon (single), Flying Nun, 1982 The Clean, "Anything Could Happen," Boodle Boodle Boodle, Flying Nun, 1981 The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Dunedin Double, Flying Nun, 1982 The Verlaines, "The Lady and the Lizard," Hallelujah - All The Way Home, Flying Nun, 1985 The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Death and the Maiden (single), Flying Nun, 1983 Sneaky Feelings, "Throwing Stones," Send You, Flying Nun, 1983 Split Enz, "I Got You," True Colours, A&M, 1980 Bailter Space, "Robot World," Robot World, Flying Nun, 1993 Straitjacket Fits, "She Speeds," Hail, Flying Nun, 1988 Headless Chickens, "Cruise Control," Body Blow, Flying Nun, 1991 The Bats, "Made Up In Blue," Made Up In Blue (single), Flying Nun, 1986 The Human Instinct, "Black Sally," Stoned Guitar, AIR, 1970 Herbs, "Light of the Pacific," Light of the Pacific, Warrior, 1983 Upper Hutt Posse, "E Tu," E Tu (single), Jayrem, 1988 Scribe, "Not Many," The Crusader, Dirty, 2003 Aldous Harding, "Imagining My Man," Party, 4AD, 2017 Kane Strang, "My Smile is Extinct," Two Hearts and No Brain, Dead Oceans, 2017 Electric Wire Hustle, "They Don't Want," Electric Wire Hustle, Every Waking Hour, 2009 Lord Echo, "Makossa No. 3," Harmonies, Soundway, 2017 Post Malone, "Guy For That (feat. Luke Combs)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of after reviewing the new album by Common and Pete Rock. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back 40 years into the past and revisit some of their favorite songs of 1984. The hosts also review the new album from Redd Kross. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "The Witches' Stand," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "Way Too Happy," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024 Hüsker Dü, "Turn on the News," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984 Minutemen, "This Ain't No Picnic," Double Nickles on the Dime, SST, 1984 The Replacements, "Unsatisfied," Let It Be, Twin/Tone, 1984 Romeo Void, "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)," Instincts, Columbia, 1984 R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984 Run-D.M.C., "Rock Box," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984 The Smiths, "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," Hatful of Hollow, Rough Trade, 1984 The Bangles, "James," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984 Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Korova, 1984 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "From Her to Eternity," From Her to Eternity, Mute, 1984 Robyn Hitchcock, "Sounds Great When You're Dead," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984 Chaka Khan, "I Feel for You," I Feel for You, Warner Bros., 1984 Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, "Easy Lover," Chinese Wall, Columbia, 1984 The Chills, "Pink Frost," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have talked about Lou Reed many times before on Sound Opinions, but often the discussion gets focused on the man's life instead of his music. This week they talk with author Jim Higgins about his new book that reviews every album Reed released in his lifetime. The hosts also review new albums from Common and Jack White. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Common and Pete Rock, "Dreamin'," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024 Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024 Common and Pete Rock, "This Man," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024 Jack White, "Old Scratch Blues," No Name, Third Man, 2024 Jack White, "Archbishop Harold Holmes," No Name, Third Man, 2024 Jack White, "Bless Yourself," No Name, Third Man, 2024 Lou Reed, "Walk On The Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972 Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1976 Lou Reed and John Cale, "Images," Songs For Drella, Sire, 1990 Lou Reed, "The Power of Positive Drinking," Growing Up in Public, Arista, 1980 Lou Reed, "Egg Cream," Set the Twilight Reeling, Warner Bros., 1996 Lou Reed, "Like A Possum," Ecstasy, Reprise, 2000 Lou Reed, "Pale Blue Eyes (Live)," Take No Prisoners, Arista, 1978 Luna, "Tiger Lilly," Bewitched, Elektra, 1994 Lou Reed, "Edgar Allan Poe," The Raven, Sire, 2003 Lou Reed, "Halloween Parade," New York, Sire, 1989 Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Mayall, one of the most influential British blues guitarists who never gets the accolades of many of his friends and collaborators. Mayall died in July at the age of 90.  Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Koko Taylor, "I'm A Woman," The Earthshaker, Alligator , 1978 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 Albert Collins, "Honey Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator , 1978 Mississippi Fred McDowell, "You Got to Move," You Gotta Move, Arhoolie, 1965 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Walking the Ceiling," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator , 1971 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Give Me Back My Wig," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Phillips' Theme," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971 B.B. King, "The Thrill Is Gone," Completely Well, Alligator, 1969 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Wild About You Baby," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971 Koko Taylor, "Wang Dang Doodle," Wang Dang Doodle (Single), Chess, 1966 Koko Taylor, "That's Why I'm Crying," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975 Koko Taylor, "I Got What It Takes," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975 Albert Collins, "I Ain't Drunk," Cold Snap, Alligator, 1986 Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, "The Moon Is Full," Showdown!, Alligator, 1985 Toronzo Cannon, "Walk It Off," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016 Toronzo Cannon, "Bad Contract," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016 Shemekia Copeland, "Would You Take My Blood," America's Child, Alligator, 2018 Shemekia Copeland, "Ain't Got Time For Hate," America's Child, Alligator, 2018 A.C. Reed, "She's Fine (feat. Bonnie Raitt)," I'm In the Wrong Business!, Alligator, 1987 Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001 B.B. King, "Don't Answer the Door," Don't Answer The Door (single), ABC, 1966 Buddy Guy, "Good Morning Schoolgirl," Hoodoo Blues Man (Live On Sound Opinions), Delmark, 2007 Cream, "Strange Brew," Strange Brew (single), Reaction, 1967 Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met The Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (single), Chess, 1960 Shawnna, "Can't Break Me (feat. Buddy Guy)," Block Music, Disturbing Tha Peace, 2006 Buddy Guy, "I've Got Dreams to Remember," Bring 'Em In (Live On Sound Opinions), Silvertone, 2007 Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA Victor, 1976 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a star of one of the first reality shows, "An American Family," who turned punk rocker and became part of the CBGB's scene. His story is told in Emily Nussbaum's book "Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV." Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 Black Market Karma and Stanley Belton, "Mule Kick (Harrier Jet Vox Fuzz Mix)," An Introduction to Black Market Karma and Their Technicolour Liquid Audio Machine, Flower Power, 2024 Ghost Party, "Teenage Shaman (acidfuzz repeater)," Ghost Moves, Outtaphase Musik, 2024 Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee, "The New Richter Waltz," The New Richter Waltz (Single), Team Love LLC, 2024 Ira Glass, "Nancy's Hell," Nancy's Hell (Single), Fire Talk, 2024 Xdinary Heroes, "No Matter," Troubleshooting, Studio J, 2024 Squirrel Flower, "Alley Light," Tomorrow's Fire, Polyvinyl, 2023 Jungle, "Back on 74," Volcano, Caiola, 2023 Smooth Rogers, "My Number One," My Number One, Self-Released, 2024 The Sleeveens, "Aretha Franklin," The Sleeveens, Dirtnap, 2024 Beautiful Freaks, "Loser Sellouts," Because You're Poor, FREAKS INCORPORATED, 2024 Roni Kaspi, "STAY," PONI, Self-Released, 2024 The Spatulas, "Maya," Beehive Mind, Post Present Medium, 2024 Trvy & The Enemy, "Matthew McConaughey," Matthew McConaughey (Single), Self-Released, 2024 wht.rbbt.obj, "Your Love's A Crime," Your Love's A Crime (Single), Clandestine, 2024 King Hannah, "New York, Let's Do Nothing," Big Swimmer, City Slang, 2024 Albert Collins, "Honey, Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator, 1978 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim talks with producer Andrew Gill about his side project: Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music. They discuss the similarities and differences in their own religious upbringings and what motivates the project. Rock That Doesn't Roll Podcast Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're mourning the loss of Bob Newhart and in honor of his life, we've resurfaced his appearance on Sound Opinions from 2008 as a bonus podcast. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with singer and songwriter Angélica Garcia, whose latest album "Gemelo" is sung almost entirely in Spanish. They also pay tribute to the late James Chance and Françoise Hardy. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Angélica Garcia, "Color de Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 James Chance and the Contortions, "I Can't Stand Myself," No New York, Antilles, 1978 James White and The Blacks, "Contort Yourself," Off White, ZE, 1979 Françoise Hardy, "Comment Te Dire Adieu (It Hurts to Say Goodbye)," Comment Te Dire Adieu?, Vogue, 1968 Françoise Hardy, "All Over the World," Françoise Hardy Sings in English, Vogue, 1966 Angélica Garcia, "Reflexiones," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Guadalupe," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angelica, "Angel Baby," Angel Baby, Ultra, 1991 Angélica Garcia, "El Que," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Mirame," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Y Grito," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Angélica Garcia, "Paloma," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 Hazel, "Smooth Sinner," Hazel EP, Self-Released, 2011 Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Capitol, 2000 Angélica Garcia, "La Llorona," Cha Cha Palace, Spacebomb, 2020 Death by Chocolate, "Land of Chocolate," Death by Chocolate, Jet Set, 2001 Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a timeless reggae song to the desert island jukebox. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967 Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958 Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971 Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961 Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 Angélica Garcia, "Color De Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a band that doesn't exist, but he wishes really did. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Karla and Jack of SPRINTS, the Irish post-punk band who recently released their debut album titled Letter to Self. The hosts also review new music from Charli XCX and Goat Girl, and Jim speaks with music critic Niko Stratis. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 Charli XCX, "Von Dutch," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Charli XCX, "Sympathy Is A Knife," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Charli XCX, "Girl, So Confusing," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Charli XCX, "So I," Brat, Atlantic, 2024 Goat Girl, "TCNC," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024 Goat Girl, "Tonight," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024 Goat Girl, "Motorway," Below The Waste, Rough Trade, 2024 Sprints, "Cathedral," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Kissing Practice," The Cheek (Single), Nice Swan, 2020 Sprints, "Up And Comer," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Ticking," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Letter To Self," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Literary Mind," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Sprints, "Shaking Their Hands," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 Talking Heads, "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)," Speaking in Tongues, Sire, 1983 Ben E King, "Stand By Me," Don't Play That Song! , Atco, 1962 The Kinks, "Lola," Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, Pye, 1970 Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this classic bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from the compilation Ghana Soundz: AfroBeat, Funk & Fusion in 70s Ghana. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been 40 years since Prince released his psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for its anniversary. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980 Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981 Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978 Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984 Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990 Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019 Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim talks with critic Niko Stratis about an error in a recent bonus episode on the song "Lola." The conversation goes from there to consider the representation of transgender people over the years in the work of artists like Lou Reed and Against Me! among others. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The year 2024 is halfway over, and there has already been a plethora of exciting, inspired and relevant new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2024 so far. -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- Featured Songs: The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, "Emergence," The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Impulse, The Beatles, "With A Little Help (From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, Heems and Lapgan, "Accent," Lafandar, Veena Sounds, The Anti-Queens, "Apocalypse She (feat. Brenna Red)," Disenchanted, Stomp, Waxahatchee, "Right Back to it (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti-, Pillow Queens, "Like A Lesson," Name Your Sorrow, Royal Mountain, Jlin, "Summon," Akoma, Planet Mu, 20241. J Robbins, "Not the End," Basilisk, Dischord, J Robbins, "Exquisite Corpse," Basilisk, Dischord, Middle Kids, "Bootleg Firecracker," Faith Crisis Pt. 1, Lucky Number, Middle Kids, "Bend," Faith Crisis Pt. 1, Lucky Number, The Lemon Twigs, "A Dream is All I Know," A Dream is All We Know, Captured Tracks, The Lemon Twigs, "If You and I Are Not Wise," A Dream is All We Know, Captured Tracks, Ibibio Sound Machine, "Fire," Pull The Rope, Merge, Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, Shirlette Ammons, "Spectacles," Spectacles, Self-Released, Idles, "Roy," Tangk, Partisan, Sprints, "Cathedral," Letter To Self, City Slang, Mary Timony, "No Thirds," Untame The Tiger, Merge, Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from a groundbreaking queer artist who had a huge influence on the development of rock n roll. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been more than 50 years since Carole King's Tapestry was released to critical and cultural acclaim, and the record is still as impressive today as it was then. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Carole King's Tapestry. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Carole King, "It's Too Late," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960 Little Eva, "The Loco-motion," The Loco-motion (Single), Dimension 1000, 1962 Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Take Good Care of My Baby, Liberty, 1961 The Monkees, "Pleasant Valley Sunday," Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., Colgems, 1967 Carole King, "It Might As Well Rain Until September," It Might As Well Rain Until September (Single), Dimension, 1962 The City, "Now That Everything's Been Said," Now That Everything's Been Said, Ode, 1968 Carole King, "No Easy Way Down," Writer, Ode, 1970 Carole King, "Beautiful," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "You've Got a Friend," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Tapestry," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King and Louise Gioffin, "Where You Lead," Our Little Corner of the World: Music From Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002 Carole King, "Where You Lead," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "So Far Away," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Way Over Yonder," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Home Again," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 Carole King, "Smackwater Jack," Tapestry, Ode, 1971 James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, Warner Bros., 1971 Carole King and James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Live At The Troubadour, Syzygy, 2010 Liz Phair, "Divorce Song (Girly-Sound Version)," The Girly-Sound Tapes, Matador, 2018 Lauryn Hill, "Everything Is Everything," The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Columbia, 1998 Tori Amos, "Cornflake Girl," Under the Pink, Atlantic, 1994 Caroline Rose, "Do You Think We'll Last Forever?," Superstar, New West, 2020 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. First Place - Sydney Richardson Second Place - Riane Bayne Third Place - Nyla Lawson -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press magazine which inspired a generation of underground music writers. Plus, the hosts review new music from Billie Eilish and Shellac. -- Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T -- Featured Songs: Billie Eilish, "Skinny," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966 Billie Eilish, "Ocean Eyes," Don't Smile at Me, Interscope, 2017 Billie Eilish, "Lunch," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Billie Eilish, "Bury A Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019 Billie Eilish, "The Greatest," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Billie Eilish, "Blue," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024 Shellac, "Scabby the Rat," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Shellac, "Tattoos," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024 Rory Gallagher, "A Million Miles Away (Live at The San Diego Center, CA, USA 1974)," Live In San Diego '74, UMC, 2022 Tucky Buzzard, "Run in the Morning," Buzzard, Purple, 1973 The Who, "A Quick One, While He's Away," A Quick One, Reaction, 1966 Camel, "Never Let Go (Live at Hammersmith Odeon)," A Live Record, Deram, 1978 The Bonzo Doo-Dah Dog Band, "The Trouser Press," The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse, Liberty, 1968 Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1975 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.