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#695 Alternative Country Singer-Songwriter Sarah Shook & SXSW 2019
Episode 692
Sarah Shook is an artist expertly bridging the worlds of punk grime and honky tonk played on sawdust floors. But it's her smart, pithy lyrics about love that grip listeners and don't let go. Hosts Ji…
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
#694 The Best of Sound Opinions Live & Hal Blaine
Episode 691
Over the years, Sound Opinions has seen many great performances from the talented artists and bands that appeared. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of the biggest performances ever on the …
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
#693 Buried Treasures & Opinions on Chaka Khan & Solange
Episode 690
This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot unearth some Buried Treasures, musical gems that you may not have heard, but certainly should. Plus, the hosts review the latest releases from soul legend Chaka …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
#692 The Stooges' Fun House and Remembering Talk Talk's Mark Hollis
Episode 689
In a Classic Album Dissection, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot examine The Stooges' Fun House record from 1970. The album brought together garage rock, rhythm and blues and free jazz, setting a template f…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
#691 The Story of Blues Label Alligator Records & Conversation with Buddy Guy
Episode 688
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the almost 50-year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
#690 Songs About Writers, Opinions on Bob Mould & Sneaks
Episode 687
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore literature’s influence on popular music and how famous scribes like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and more get name drops. They'll share some of their f…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
#689 Walk This Way: The Story of Run-DMC's Collaboration With Aerosmith, Opinions on Emily King
Episode 686
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoff Edgers about his 2019 book Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever. They discuss how Run-DMC's 1986…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
#688 Weird Instruments of Rock, Opinions on Maggie Rogers & Sharon Van Etten
Episode 685
Forget about the guitar, bass, and drums. This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore some of the weirder instruments of rock from the theremin to the ocarina to the cowbell. They'll also review ne…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
#687 Buried Treasures & Chicago Soul Band The O'My's
Episode 684
Looking for some exciting new music to augment your 2019 playlist? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their latest Buried Treasures: favorite under-the-radar records that you need to hear! Plus…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
#686 Revolver Cover Artist and Bassist Klaus Voormann, The Artist vs. the Art
Episode 683
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot sit down with artist and musician Klaus Voormann. Klaus shares his unique vantage point to rock and roll history: he designed the cover artwork for The Beatles’ album…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago