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#495 Passion Pit & Opinions on Shamir
Episode 492
Passion Pit first broke through via MySpace with its danceable electronic sound. But beneath the bright synth-pop are often tortured lyrics about frontman Michael Angelakos’s struggle with manic depr…
Published on 10 years, 1 month ago
#494 Peter Hook and Opinions on Passion Pit
Episode 491
The legend of Joy Division continues to grow decades after the death of frontman Ian Curtis. Peter Hook, founding bassist for both Joy Division and its successor New Order, joins hosts Jim DeRogatis …
Published on 10 years, 1 month ago
#493 Against Me! and Opinions on Blur
Episode 490
After coming out as a trans woman in 2012, lead singer Laura Jane Grace of punk band Against Me! candidly addressed her experience in the critically lauded album Transgender Dysphoria Blues. Against …
Published on 10 years, 1 month ago
#492 Songs About Mom for Mother's Day
Episode 489
Even the hardest rockers can take a moment to pay tribute to the people most responsible for getting them to where they are: their mothers. To celebrate Mother’s Day, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
#491 The Rock Fan's Guide to Jazz
Episode 488
Jazz is one of America’s greatest cultural contributions. But with more than a century of music to explore, it can be hard for rock listeners to find their way in. Jazz writer John Corbett joins host…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
#490 Going Solo & Opinions on Modest Mouse
Episode 487
It’s been 45 years since Paul McCartney broke away from The Beatles to release his first solo album. To mark the occasion, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about other artists’ efforts toward Go…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
#489 Sleater Kinney and Opinions on Death Cab for Cutie
Episode 486
Riot grrrl pioneers Sleater-Kinney have reunited after a decade-long hiatus to release a blistering new album. They stop by the studio for a performance and a career-spanning interview. Then hosts Ji…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
#488 Hal Blaine and Opinions on Courtney Barnett
Episode 485
Drummer Hal Blaine has played on countless hit records as part of the famed group of studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. He speaks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about recording with …
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
#487 SXSW 2015 & Opinions on Kendrick Lamar
Episode 484
Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are on the ground at the annual SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. They’ll share their favorite musical discoveries of this year’s festival. Then they review the new album f…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
#486 Jac Holzman on Elektra Records and Opinions on Cannibal Ox
Episode 483
As Elektra records prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversary, Jim and Greg speak with label founder Jac Holzman about the birth of the modern label system and its diverse roster of artists including…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago