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20 Years of Numero Group: From Syl Johnson to Blondie
Episode 912
Since 2003, Numero Group has championed talented, overshadowed artists across genres by reissuing their albums with care and creativity. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Numero Group founde…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
RIP Rita Lee of Os Mutantes
In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song by Rita Lee to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to the tropicalia star, dead at 75.
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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Songs About the End of the World
Episode 911
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs about the end of the world from artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Fishbone. They're also joined by their production staff with their picks for …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
A defining album of the last decade
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an album that he says is one of the great records of the last ten years.
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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Director Mary Harron (American Psycho, Charlie Says) on Music in Her Films, Opinions on The National
Episode 910
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Mary Harron about her films American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, Charlie Says and her latest, Dalíland. They discuss her excellent use o…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Jim Goes Full Jersey with this Feelies Offshoot Band
Jim takes us on a trip to the desert island of the New Jersey variety (the shore, perhaps?) He chooses "The Rising Tide" from Wild Carnation, an offshoot band of The Feelies. Led by Brenda Sauter, Wi…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, Hanif Abdurraqib & Opinions on Everything but the Girl
Episode 909
This week, hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis talk with the director of the documentary, Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President about how Carter changed the way politicians interact with musicians. Plus…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
A Salute to Procol Harum
In this week's bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Procol Harum's exclusive lyricist Keith Reid, who died March 23, 2023 at the age 76. He plays the song "Homburg."
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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Eleventh Dream Day, Opinions on Wednesday & Lankum
Episode 908
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Eleventh Dream Day founders Rick Rizzo and Janet Bean about the indie rock band's 40 year long career. They also review new albums by Wednesday and Lankum. …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
In Praise of Yellowjackets' Music Usage
In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was inspired by watching the TV show, Yellowjackets.
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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago