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#1087
Friday · 50 min
Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy
In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015 Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990 Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972 Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995 Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday · 11 min
A Tribute and an Apology to Vic Chesnutt
In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since. Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm. 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/4frcVZo 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.
#1086
September 18 · 50 min
"Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" Songwriter David Porter, Plus Opinions on Alabama Shakes
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man. He recounts his pivotal role in turning Stax Records in Memphis into one of the greatest record labels in American history. The hosts also review the new album from Alabama Shakes. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Sam & Dave, "I Thank You," I Thank You, Atlantic, 1968 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Alabama Shakes, "Another Life," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026 Alabama Shakes, "Waist Deep," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026 Alabama Shakes, "Tea Time," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026 Alabama Shakes, "Garden," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026 Sam & Dave, "Soul Man," Soul Men, Stax, 1967 Johnnie Taylor, "I Had A Dream," Wanted: One Soul Singer, Stax, 1967 Clyde McPhatter, "A Lover's Question," (Single), Atlantic, 1958 Bing Crosby, "The Old Grey Mare," On The Sentimental Side, Collectors' Choice Music, 2010 Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," Walking The Dog, Stax, 1963 Sam & Dave, "A Place Nobody Can Find," (Single), Stax, 1965 Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know," (Single), Stax, 1966 The Soul Children, "Give 'Em Love," Soul Children, Stax, 1969 Albert King, "Personal Manager," Born Under A Bad Sign, Stax, 1967 Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 16 · 7 min
Grocery Store Muzak Reminds Greg of a Great 1989 R&B Hit
In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded of when he heard the muzak version of it in the grocery store. 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/4frcVZo 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.
#1085
September 11 · 48 min
Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also pay tribute to Dolly Parton. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Dolly Parton, "Jolene," Jolene, RCA Victor, 1974 Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980 Dolly Parton, "Down from Dover," The Fairest of Them All, RCA Victor, 1970 Dolly Parton, "Cash on the Barrelhead," The Grass Is Blue, Sugar Hill and Blue Eye, 1999 Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter, "Aba Daba Honeymoon," Aba Daba Honeymoon (Single), MGM, 1950 Ado, "Vivarium," Vivarium (Single), Capitol, 2026 Prisoner, "La femme qui s'était faite toute seule," Prisoner, Wicked Cool, 2026 Hemlocke Springs, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Ankles," The Apple Tree Under The Sea, Good Luck Have Fun, 2025 Nia Archives, "Danger," Emotional Junglist, Hijinxx, 2026 Kelly Hogan, "The Song of the Great Licking," Congressman Davy: A Musical, Plenty Tuff, 2026 St. Divine, "Spit," The Devil You Know, Reel to Reel, 2026 Park Hills Circle, "The Way Up," All of a Sudden, Pravda, 2026 Absolute Grey, "More Walnuts," live at CBGB's 1985, Real Gone , 2026 The Odyssey Cult, "The Yeti's Eyes," Vol. 3, Silver Current, 2026 The Jaws of Brooklyn, "Lie to Me," Unstoppable, Weekend Furlough, 2026 David Porter, "Soul Man," The Classics, Made in Memphis, 2019 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 9 · 5 min
A Playful Post-Punk Romp
In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps. 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/4frcVZo 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.
#1084
September 4 · 50 min
Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur. In 1994, Melissa was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when she joined Hole as a bassist for the “Live Through This” world tour. They talk about Melissa’s memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and about Courtney Love, Billy Corgan and the power of music. Jim and Greg also review the new album from Steve Lacy. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Melissa Auf der Maur, "Followed the Waves," Auf der Maur, Capitol, 2004 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Steve Lacy, "is it cool? (feat. SZA)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026 Steve Lacy, "oh yeah?," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026 Steve Lacy, "pure colour (feat. Erykah Badu)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026 Hole, "Reasons to Be Beautiful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998 Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994 Hole, "I Think That I Would Die," Live Through This, DGC, 1994 Hole, "Violet," Live Through This, DGC, 1994 Hole, "Celebrity Skin," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998 Hole, "Malibu," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998 Hole, "Awful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998 Hole, "Doll Parts," Live Through This, DGC, 1994 Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 2 · 7 min
RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
#1083
August 28 · 49 min
Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens
After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, she quickly became a top tier indie rock act. All of her skills were on display when Courtney Barnett joined hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for an interview and intimate solo performance in front of an audience. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Bobby," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Never Going Back!," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "The Outside," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "The Governor's Waltz," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Why Did You Miss It?," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Florida Water Blues," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Javelina," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Riding," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Guided Thunder," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Nirvana, "Heart-Shaped Box," In Utero, DGC, 1993 Courtney Barnett, "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Elevator Operator (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Small Poppies," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Aqua Profunda!," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Depreston," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 The Go-Betweens, "Streets of Your Town," 16 Lovers Lane, Mushroom, 1988 Courtney Barnett, "Depreston (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Kim's Caravan," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Dead Fox (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Boxing Day Blues," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 26 · 6 min
RIP Jennifer Finch of L7
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, a key figure in the ’90s alternative-rock scene, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
#1082
August 21 · 50 min
Shoegaze Genre Dissection
Hazy guitars, buried vocals and walls of distortion– the shoegaze sound may have peaked in the '90s, but it never really went away. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of the genre's pioneers along with more recent favorites. The hosts also 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Lowtide, "Elizabeth Tower," Southern Mind, Rice Is Nice, Opposite Number, 2018 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 My Bloody Valentine, "Only Shallow," Loveless, Creation, 1991 Slowdive, "Slowdive," Slowdive (EP), Creation, 1990 Ride, "Dreams Burn Down," Nowhere, Sire, 1990 Lush, "De-Luxe," Gala, 4AD, 1990 Spiritualized, "Shine a Light," Lazer Guided Melodies, RCA, 1992 Catherine Wheel, "Black Metallic," Ferment, Fontana, 1992 Starflyer 59, "Do You Ever Feel That Way," Gold, Tooth and Nail, 1995 Los Mundos, "Explosión Sónica," Máquinas En Movimiento, Las Dunas, 2024 Soft Science, "Undone," Maps, Test Pattern, 2018 Winter, "Hide-A-Lullaby," Adult Romantix, Winspear, 2025 This Will Destroy You, "Little Smoke," Tunnel Blanket, Monotreme, 2011 Deafheaven, "Sunbather," Sunbather, Deathwish, 2013 Slow Crush, "Cherry," Thirst, Pure Noise, 2025 Pink Frost, "Striking Violet," Gargoyle Days, Notes and Bolts, 2012 Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 19 · 6 min
RIP The Lyres' Jeff Conolly
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
#1081
August 14 · 50 min
Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration
To celebrate Buddy Guy's recent 90th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot re-air their 2007 with the blues legend. They'll also give an update on what he's been up to and share some of their favorite Buddy Guy tracks. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met the Blues," First Time I Met the Blues (Single), Chess, 1960 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Buddy Guy, "What Kind of Woman Is This," Bring 'Em In, Jive and Silvertone, 2005 Buddy Guy, "Louise McGhee (Live on Sound Opinions)," Blues Singer, Silvertone, 2003 Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, "Sweet Home Chicago," Play the Blues, Atlantic, 1972 Junior Wells, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl (Live on Sound Opinions)," Hoodoo Man Blues, Delmark, 1965 Buddy Guy, "Done Got Old (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sweat Tea, Jive and Silvertone, 2001 Buddy Guy, "Let Me Love You Baby," Let Me Love You Baby (Single), Chess, 1961 Buddy Guy, "Stone Crazy," Stone Crazy (Single), Chess, 1961 Little Brother Montgomery, "The First Time I Met the Blues," The First Time I Met The Blues, Blues Interactions, 1998 Buddy Guy, "Born To Play Guitar," Born to Play Guitar, RCA, 2015 Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweat Tea, Jive and Silvertone, 2001 My Bloody Valentine, "Only Shallow," Loveless, Creation, 1991 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 12 · 8 min
Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
#1080
August 7 · 50 min
Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock." She argues that artists like John Mellencamp and Tom Petty filled stadiums in the 1980s, but also pushed back against the politics of the Reagan era. The hosts also pay tribute to Irish troubadour Glen Hansard. 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/4frcVZo 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 and the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Frames, "Fitzcarraldo," Fitzcarraldo, ZTT, 1995 The Swell Season, "Falling Slowly (Live On Sound Opinions)," Swell Season, Overcoat, 2006 Bruce Springsteen, "Born In The U.S.A.," Born In The U.S.A., Columbia, 1984 John Cougar Mellencamp, "Pink Houses," Uh-Huh, Riva, 1983 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, "Like A Rock," Like A Rock, Capitol, 1986 Neil Young, "Keep On Rockin' In The Free World (Live on SNL)," Freedom, Reprise, 1989 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Don't Come Around Here No More," Southern Accents, MCA, 1985 Bonnie Raitt, "Nick Of Time," Nick Of Time, Capitol, 1989 Stephen Wilson Jr., "Gary," (Single), Big Loud, 2026 Don Henley, "The Boys of Summer," Building the Perfect Beast, Geffen, 1984 John Cougar Mellencamp, "Rain on the Scarecrow," Scarecrow, Riva, 1986 Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 5 · 7 min
From Demo to Classic
In this bonus episode, Greg tells the story of a classic song that took the perfect voice to become a hit. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
#1079
July 31 · 50 min
Summer Review Roundup: Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock & Swamp Dogg
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into a record review roundup full of summertime releases. The hosts discuss new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Jack White, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock, and Swamp Dogg. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Robyn Hitchcock, "Yesterday's Rain," The Confuser, TINY GHOST, 2026 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Olivia Rodrigo, "Drop Dead," You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Geffen, 2026 Olivia Rodrigo, "Purple," You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Geffen, 2026 Olivia Rodrigo, "What's Wrong with Me," You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Geffen, 2026 Jack White, "G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026 Jack White, "Neighbors Blues," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026 Jack White, "Derecho Demonico," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026 Jack White, "Dollar Bill," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026 Margo Price, "San Marcos," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026 Margo Price, "Oval Room," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026 Margo Price, "Long Haired Country Girl (featuring Billy Swan)," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026 Margo Price, "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) (featuring Joan Baez & Memphis Mariachi)," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026 Robyn Hitchcock, "I Am This Thing," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026 Robyn Hitchcock, "Building From The Ruins," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026 Robyn Hitchcock, "My Dead Astronaut," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026 Robyn Hitchcock, "Breathless," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026 Swamp Dogg, "Waka Waka Waka (feat. Gary U.S. Bonds)," Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, S-Curve, 2026 Swamp Dogg, "Searching For Heaven," Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, S-Curve, 2026 Swamp Dogg, "Please Don't Bury Me," Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, S-Curve, 2026 The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something)," The Good Earth, Rough Trade, 1986 The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something) (Live at 40 Watt Club, Athen, GA)," The Good Earth, Rough Trade, 1986 Texas Tornados, "(Hey Baby) Que Pasó," Texas Tornados, Reprise, 1990 Neil Young, "Old Man," Harvest, Reprise, 1972 Tom Petty, "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.
July 30 · 25 min
RIP Glen Hansard
In 2008 Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performed their soon-to-be Oscar winning song "Falling Slowly" on Sound Opinions. As an act of mourning Glen Hansard's tragic death on July 29, we're sharing that interview and performance with The Swell Season here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 29 · 5 min
RIP Steve Almaas of Beat Rodeo
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to country-rock hero Steve Almaas, whom he first encountered during his Hoboken, New Jersey days. Almaas, a member of the Suicide Commandos and Beat Rodeo, died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 69. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
#1078
July 24 · 49 min
Chinese Hip Hop
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Yi-Ling Liu about Chinese hip hop and how the music breaks through the infamous "fire wall" to connect to listeners. They’ll highlight some key artists and tracks, as well as put the music into the larger 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Kafe.Hu, "Be Free," Kafreeman, Modern Sky, 2017 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Higher Brothers and Famous Dex, "Made In China (Prod. Richie Souf)," Black Cab, 88rising, 2017 Skai Isyourgod, "Stacks from All Sides," Stacks from All Sides, Showstart Release, 2024 In3, "Beijing Evening News," Unknown Artist, In3 Family, 2008 Bohan Phoenix, "3 DAYS IN CHENGDU," JALA, loveloveNYC, 2017 VAVA, "My New Swag (feat. Ty. & Nina Wang)," Crazy Rich Asians (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Warner Bros., 2017 Bohan Phoenix, "NO HOOK (feat. Higher Brothers)," JALA, loveloveNYC, 2017 Kafe.Hu, "Fire," Kafreeman, Modern Sky, 2017 Jack White, "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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