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#645 The Regrettes, Buried Treasures & Frank Turner
Episode 642
The Regrettes are a young band that blends 1960s girl group sensibilities with the edge of Bikini Kill. Their debut album, Feel Your Feelings, Fool! was a Best of 2017 pick for both Jim DeRogatis and…
Published on 7 years, 3 months ago
#644 Exile on Main St.
Episode 641
Though originally panned by many critics, the Rolling Stones' 1972 album Exile on Main St. is now considered a masterpiece. Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot serve up a classic album dissection for the deep…
Published on 7 years, 3 months ago
#643 SXSW 2018
Episode 640
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot make their annual pilgrimage to the South By Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas. They'll report on some of their new favorite bands that music lovers need to…
Published on 7 years, 3 months ago
#642 Songs About the Music Industry & Antibalas
Episode 639
What happens when artists take a look inward at the music business? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot play the best Songs About the Music Industry. Then, they sit down with the dynamic Antibalas!
Published on 7 years, 3 months ago
#641 Buried Treasures & A Giant Dog
Episode 638
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig up some buried treasures - albums that aren't yet in the mainstream but that deserve some more attention. Plus, cult rock outfit A Giant Dog join them for an inte…
Published on 7 years, 3 months ago
#640 Best Movie Soundtracks Pt. 2 & Opinions on the Black Panther Soundtrack
Episode 637
A film's soundtrack can be as memorable as its visuals. So as this awards season winds down, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pick some of their favorite film soundtracks. Plus, they'll review the soundtra…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
#639 Don Was, Opinions on Superchunk & Dessa
Episode 636
Don Was is a bassist in the band Was (Not Was), a successful music producer for artists like The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, and the president of legendary jazz label Blue Note Records. This week, …
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
#638 Sir the Baptist & Opinions on MGMT
Episode 635
In many ways, Chicago artist and producer Sir the Baptist is a chaplain in the R&B scene. He creates hip hop infused music that bridges the gap between his gospel roots and the world around him. Jim …
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
#637 "I Want You Back" Songs for Valentine's Day & Opinions on Justin Timberlake
Episode 634
When candy, flowers, and love notes fail to woo your sweetie back, there's only one thing left to do: stake out under a window, hold up that boom box and blast an “I Want You Back” song. This Valenti…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
#636 Cover Songs, Opinions on First Aid Kit & Mark E. Smith
Episode 633
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to author Ray Padgett about his book Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time. They discuss the roots of the term "cover" and dig into t…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago