More than 50 years ago, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell released what became her signature album, Blue. The record is full of complex lyrics, gorgeous guitar and deeply personal themes. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Blue, sharing the context of the record, exploring its lasting impact and looking in depth at its …

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with two winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. First Place - Emma Bolace Second Place - Sieanna Rowe Third Place - Sofie Doran Rasmussen -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3sl…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate for a deep dive into his early career. The hosts also review new albums by desert blues master Mdou Moctar and harmony magicians Finom. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Donate to Al O…

In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Duane Eddy, one of the godfathers of electric guitar, who died in April. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charity Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here:…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Steve Albini. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charity Volunteer with…

In this bonus episode Jim adds two versions of the same song about encountering a trans person 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/soundop…

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to musician, recording engineer, writer and Chicago legend Steve Albini, who died May 7 at the age of 61. They're also joined by their production staff to discuss Albini's cultural legacy. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a dona…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are chatting with Mary Timony about her illustrious career and new solo album! Plus, they review albums from Boris and English Teacher. 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 …

In this bonus episode, Greg traces the evolution of one song that began with Herbie Hancock in 1964. 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 Grou…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are sharing their favorite songs about babies! They’ll also hear selections from the production staff. Plus, they review the new record from Taylor Swift. 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 M…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds "one of the greatest songs of all time" to the Desert Island Jukebox. He was inspired by finally stumbling across "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" on Netflix. 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…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all-things college radio with Dr. Katherine Rye Jewell, author of Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. Jim and Greg also review the latest records from Alejandro Escovedo and Vampire Weekend. Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charity Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteer…

In this bonus episode, we share producer Andrew Gill's side project, "Rock That Doesn't Roll." Their second season launches this week, so we're sharing an episode they did last season with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion. Rock That Doesn't Roll: https://pod.link/1703257857 Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter:…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the eclectic garage-rock duo who recently released their twelfth studio album. Jim and Greg also review new records from Shabaka and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZv…

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an artist was grouped in with neo-soul, but never really fit into that scene comfortably. 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: bi…

Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview producer and composer JLIN, a former steelworker from Gary, Indiana who features Björk, Phillip Glass and Kronos Quartet on her new album. The hosts also review "Cowboy Carter" by Beyoncé. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our news…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a musician who joined Talking Heads for Stop Making Sense and made many great solo records himself. 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:…