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#615 The Artist vs. the Art, The National, Queens of the Stone Age & Walter Becker
Episode 612
Should we hold up a musician's output to a moral standard? Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about whether art can be evaluated separately from the artist's ethics. Plus, reviews of new releases …
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
#614 Back-to-School Songs & Opinions on LCD Soundystem and Van Hunt
Episode 611
The beginning of September means students return to the classroom. Whether you're excited to be back to school or the very thought inspires dread and anxiety, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have pu…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
#613 Melvins & Billy Bragg on Skiffle
Episode 610
The Melvins were an inspiration to the '90s alternative explosion, but the band's unclassifiable sound and uncommercial stance set them apart. In a frank discussion with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg …
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
#612 One-Person Bands & Opinions on Randy Newman & Downtown Boys
Episode 609
Certain artists are perfectionists at heart, and if you want something done right, do it yourself. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite One-Person Bands – artists …
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
#611 Steve Earle, Glen Campbell & Opinions on Vic Mensa
Episode 608
Over his decades long career, Steve Earle has been many things - songwriter, novelist, actor, activist. But for his latest record, So You Wannabe An Outlaw, he went back to the foundation he started …
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
#610 Buried Treasures & the Wah-Wah Pedal
Episode 607
If you're looking for something new to round out your summer playlist, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have you covered. They'll dig out some buried treasures - albums not yet in the mainstream but …
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
#609 Penelope Spheeris & Opinions on Arcade Fire
Episode 606
Penelope Spheeris has directed some of the most influential movies about music of all time, from Wayne's World to all three installments of The Decline of Western Civilization films. Hosts Jim DeRoga…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
#608 Fantasy Songs, Slowdive & Opinions on Public Enemy
Episode 605
The fantasy powerhouse Game of Thrones is returning for its penultimate season. With dragons, knights, and magic on their minds, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot play their favorite songs about fanta…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
#607 1977 – The Year Punk Broke (Pt. 2) & She-Devils
Episode 604
In part two of our series 1977: The Year Punk Broke, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look at the punk movement stateside with music writer Ira Robbins. They discuss how The Ramones, Talking Heads, a…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
#606 1977 – The Year Punk Broke (Pt. 1), Opinions on Fleet Foxes, and Jody Stephens
Episode 603
In part one of our two-part series on the historic year 1977, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the punk explosion in the UK with music writer Jon Savage. They discuss important British bands …
Published on 8 years ago