We wrap up our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! episodes, recorded in August at Jammin' Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: Bar/None recording artists The Paranoid Style. Songs: 1. Beyond Petition 2. Murder: The Experience 3. Are You Loathsome Tonight? 4. Print the Legend 5. Turpitude Buy the Paranoid Style's music at bar-none.com/store or theparano…

The third episode from our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! night, recorded in August at Jammin' Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: Americana singer-songwriter Justin Trawick. Songs: 1. Back of the Line 2. Five and Dime 3. Life in the Middle 4. All the Places That I’ve Been Buy Justin Trawick's music on Bandcamp at justintrawick.bandcamp.com. Learn…

The second episode from our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! night, recorded in August at Jammin Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: rock band Shallow Planet. Songs: 1. Subconscious Queen 2. In the Know 3. Fire in the Sky 4. Strike a Match Stream Shallow Planet's music on Spotify or other major platforms. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcas…

It's a week of Rockin' the Suburbs Live! episodes, recorded in August at Jammin Java in Vienna VA. First up is singer-songwriter Billy Coulter. Songs: 1. Haven’t You Fallen in Love With Me Yet? 2. Lighthouse Keeper 3. Station Wagon Learn more about Billy Coulter at billycoulter.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podc…

Book Nook week comes to a close with a look at a detailed book about Chris Bell, the enigmatic “other half” of Big Star. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcas…

Patrick continues his dive into Memphis music by discussing a unique 1995 book written by Robert Gordon, “It Came From Memphis.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Appl…

Patrick and Vasant Ramamurthy are back to conclude their conversation on the history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher a…

Patrick is joined today by Vasant Ramamurthy to discuss the incredible history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tun…

Patrick recently rediscovered a fantastic book by Holly George-Warren about Alex Chilton. “A Man Called Destruction” takes you beyond Big Star and the Box Tops and puts you inside Alex’s world. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn.…

Today’s episode is very simple: “Indianapolis” by the Bottle Rockets is a perfect pop song. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your fri…

The July 2024 New Music train takes its final trip today (before resting and fueling up for next month), so it’s appropriate that we have a special episode. Highland Park Harry, Echo Park Jimmy and David Lynch all make appearances, discussing new music from Enumclaw, Fontaines D.C., Cardinals and Billie Joe Armstrong’s Jesse Malin tribute. And Davi…

The July 2024 New Music train is in European territory today, making the journey from Sweden to Scotland. That means Niklas Nygårds and Roger Grace are on board and in this episode they tell us about new songs from Augustin Parsy, The Lathums, Lo Rays and The Linda Lindas. Plus, the worldwide debut of Roger’s theme music! Rockin' the Suburbs on App…

The July 2024 New Music train is on a mid-America trip today, chugging from the suburbs of Kansas City to Illinois. That puts Scot Isom and Sunny Varney in charge and they tell us about new tunes from Jesse Welles, The Gaslight Anthem (feat. Bully), Stone Theory, Jupiter Cyclops, and Smoke Stack Rhino. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim …

We’re into a new week and the July 2024 New Music train steams on. Enrique Cruz and Jason Goebel are on the controls today, giving you the lowdown on new music from Melissa Carper, Johnny Blue Skies and Phish. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stit…

Liam McIndoe and Harris King have taken over control of the July 2024 New Music train. They will inform you of new music from Best Bets, Violet Hirst, Bill Callahan, Wild Powwers, so sit back, relax and enjoy your journey. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,…

The July 2024 New Music Train is steaming through America’s heartland today, with Bob Peterson and Paul Hayden at the controls. They will tell you about new records from Parlor Greens, The Breaks Inc., Wand, Beachwood Sparks and Say She She. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Googl…

Trusted New Music conductors Kevin Porter and Jay Ignacio are on board the July 2024 New Music Train today and they dish on new tunes from Jessica Bourdreaux, Parannoul and Toe on today’s episode. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tune…

The New Music train is fully stocked for a trip and Steven Routledge and Adam Coop are onboard and ready to roll. On this episode, they discuss new music from Pannoul, Elephant Tree/Lowrider and Jack White. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitche…

Jim kicks off July 2024 new music with rockin' tracks from Irked, Pack Rat and Ashley Monroe. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with yo…

Harris King was inspired by episode 1862 to go back to favorite album by Die Toten Hosen, which was inspired by “A Clockwork Orange.” Listen in as he discusses the record – and speaks some German! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tune…

Kevin Bartlett calls the Suburban Party Line with updates on Phish, Elvis and a bone of contention. Which happens to involve Patrick and Loverboy. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/revie…

In a development that should surprise no one, Patrick messed up and failed to include Niklas Nygards’ contribution to June 2024 New Music. We correct that oversight on today’s episode and Niklas tells us about tunes from Fantastic Cat, Indochine and Sabrina Carpenter. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin…

Martin Phillipps, visionary songwriter and leader of legendary Flying Nun band The Chills, passed on July 28th. Nick Scalera joins Patrick for this episode, and with heavy hearts they discuss Martin's legacy. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitc…

We wrap up our Live from Suburbs Fest series with Rockford saxophonist and singer Amanee Avery (aka the Saxchick). She performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Thanks to everyone who helped make Suburbs Fest 2024 a success. Live songs: 1. "Freddy's Strut" 2. "I Can Play All Night" Playout song: "Couldn't Handle Me,"…

Episode 5 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Chicago singer-songwriter Phil Yates, a friend of the pod, performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Live songs: 1. "Burn It Down, Bernadette" 2. "Was I the Driver?" 3. "Middle of Forever After" Playout song: "I Can't Wait," from Phil Yates & the Affiliates' album "…

Episode 4 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-songwriter Michael Whyte performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Come experience a reunion of old friends. Live songs: 1. "Where the Blue Skies Fell" 2. "To Mexico" Playout song: "Cash and the Carters," from the Blind Robins' album "Panorama Valley" …

Episode 3 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. We talk Rockford music with Nick Naruz of Toad Hall Records and Spencer Tritt, host of "Sessions from Studio A" on WNIJ Radio. Learn more about Toad Hall at toadhallonline.com Stream "Sessions from Studio A" at northernpublicradio.org or at youtube.com/@WNIJRadio Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Appl…

Episode 2 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-guitarist JF Gaziano performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Dig it. Live songs: 1. "Only Man" 2. "Train Whistle" 3. "Eighty-sixed" Playout song: "Such Good Times" Stream JF Gaziano's music at soundcloud.com/jf-gaziano_beatmerchants Get with Rockin…

We kick off our podcast episodes recorded at Suburbs Fest in the Rockford IL area with a performance by, and interview with, singer-songwriter Emily Hurd. Live songs: 1. "Kiss Me Out of My Right Mind" 2. "Whiskey Neat" 3. "The Reverse" Playout song: "Inside the Frame" from the album "Meanwhile I Love You." Learn more about Emily Hurd and buy her al…

The crew of Mike and Julie Snider, Mike Wager, Bill Mulligan and Patrick complete the journey to Suburbs Fest 2024 by driving from Dayton, Ohio to Rockford, Illinois. Come along for the ride! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. O…

We begin our Suburbs Fest episodes with an audio journey from Northern Virginia to Dayton, Ohio. Mike and Julie Snider are on board, along with (navigator) Bill Mulligan, Mike Wagner and Patrick. Let’s hit the road! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart…

On the final day of travel for the June 2024 New Music train, Scot Isom leaps behind the wheel and takes us for a long ride. Along the way, he discusses new music from Wilco, Richard Thompson, Liily and Cutest Nuisance. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iH…

The June 2024 New Music train is speeding to its conclusion, but not before Patrick and Sunny Varney hop aboard to tell you about new music from Dirty Three, Goodbye June, Maverick and Robert Jon and the Wreck. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Sti…

People of the world, rejoice, the June 2024 New Music Train is rolling into a new week! Roger Grace and Jason Goebel are your conductors today, talking up new music from Remi Wolf, Red Vanilla, The Decemberists and This is Lorelei. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts…

From Ireland to South Carolina, the June 2024 New Music train steams on, bringing you the finest in new releases. Today, Harris King and Liam McIndoe are aboard, giving us the scoop on new music from Cola, Jim Lauderdale, Troy Kingi and Cavalera. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, …

Today’s conductors on the June 2024 New Music train are headed for a mix of retro and modern, as Bill Mulligan and Adam Coop discuss new tunes from The Scimitars, The Kaisers and Tiny Stills. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. O…

Mark Neese is on the June 2024 New Music train today with a first time participant in Eric Lohrenz! Eric discusses a new album from Swedish band Oh Hiroshima, while Mark gets into the new one from Red Kross. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitch…

The June 2024 New Music train is on the tracks and chugging away. Today, Steven Routledge and Paul Hayden are riding the rails, bringing you new music from Entropy, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Bad Nerves and Hayes Nobel. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, i…

All aboard the new music train. Jim talks about fresh tunes by Goat Girl and Sour Widows. Plus, an English Beat cover by Eddie Vedder. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sh…

Jim and Patrick speak with Devin Brezak, Matt Cortez and Melissa Hernandez of Chicago band Cutest Nuisance, whose new album, Happy Accident, is a glorious mix of melody, noise and introspection. Today, the final six tracks of the record are the focus. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spot…

Jim and Patrick speak with members of Chicago band Cutest Nuisance, whose new album, Happy Accident, is a glorious mix of melody, noise and introspection. Today, we discuss side one of the album. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneI…

It’s hotter than July and time to induct a summer classic into the Perfect Pop pantheon: It’s “Long Hot Summer” by the Style Council. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on…

The Copa America is down to the last four teams and to mark the occasion (and help with no-soccer-on-tv-today-withdrawal) Patrick ranks the countries’ national anthems. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.…

The European Championships are down to the last four teams and to mark the occasion (and help with no-soccer-on-tv-today-withdrawal) Patrick ranks the countries’ national anthems. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at …

Come to our Rockin' the Suburbs Live show at Jammin Java in Vienna VA on Sun Aug 11. On today's episode, we talk about the show and play music from the featured guests: Shallow Planet, Billy Coulter, Justin Trawick and the Paranoid Style. Get your tickets to the show now at jamminjava.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or oth…

It's the final episode of our three-part Lollapalooza special, featuring Jim, Patrick and special guest John Geddes. Today, find out how many different Lollapalooza tours John saw. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at…

Jim and Patrick are joined by John Geddes to continue a discussion on the Lollapalooza tours, with a focus on the August 16, 1991 stop at Lake Fairfax Park in Northern Virginia. And John was smart enough to buy the t-shirt! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon…

Jim and Patrick are joined by John Geddes to discuss the Lollapalooza Festival, which is the subject of a recent docu-series. Both John and Patrick attended the 1991 tour that played Lake Fairfax Park in Northern Virginia. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,…

Our series on the music of Del Amitri – created by Steven Routledge, Justin Steiner and Kevin Clement — wraps up today with a look at the band’s albums Some Other Sucker’s Paradise and Can You Do Me Good, as well as their fabulous comeback record Fatal Mistakes. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audi…

Our look at the music of Scottish band Del Amitri continues today. Kevin Clement, Steven Routledge and Justin Steiner dig into a key record in the band’s catalog, Twisted, their fourth studio album, released in February of 1995. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, A…