This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of rare holiday music, for their annual celebration of unexpected holiday deep cuts.

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In this bonus episode, Greg is away on vacation, but Jim is here to pay tribute to two musical icons we?ll deeply miss after their passing in late 2025: reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff and soul guitar legend Steve Cropper.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They?ll also hear selections from their production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025

Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025

Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025

Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025

Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025

Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025

Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025

Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025

Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025

Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025

Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025

FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025

Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025

Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961

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John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats discusses his new book, "This Year: 365 Songs Annotated: A Book of Days" and his new album "Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan" with Sound Opinions producer Andrew Gill.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes' 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band's history, the rich music and they interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. Jim and Greg also review the latest from Tortoise.

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Featured Songs:

Yes, "Awaken," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Yes, "Going For the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

The Beatles, "A Day In the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Yes, "Close To The Edge," Close To The Edge, Atlantic, 1972

Yes, "Time and a Word," Time and a Word, Atlantic, 1970

Yes, "I've Seen All Good People A. Your Move, B. All Good People," The Yes Album, Atlantic, 1971

Yes, "Roundabout," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971

Yes, "The Ancient," Tales from Topographic Oceans, Atlantic, 1973

Yes, "Turn of the Century," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Yes, "Parallels," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Yes, "Wonderous Stories," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Tortoise, "Vexations," Touch, International Anthem, 2025

Tortoise, "Night Gang," Touch, International Anthem, 2025

Tortoise, "Promenade à deux," Touch, International Anthem, 2025

Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Merge, 2025

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In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim shares a Kot-esque pick from a band named after someone very dear to him.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit a Sound Opinions classic? Songs About Giving Thanks. The hosts will share some of their favorite songs in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, and they'll hear selections from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Natalie Merchant, "Kind and Generous," Ophelia, Elektra, 1998

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Big Star, "Thank You Friends," Third, PVC, 1977

Sister Sledge, "We Are Family," We Are Family, Atlantic, 1979

Earth, Wind & Fire, "Gratitude," Gratitude, Columbia, 1975

Tyler, The Creator, "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU," IGOR, Columbia, 2019

Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971

Lucinda Williams, "Stowaway in Your Heart," Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, Highway 20, 2014

Led Zeppelin, "Thank You," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969

Fall Out Boy, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," Infinity On High, Island, 2007

Chance The Rapper, "Blessing (feat. Jamila Woods)," Coloring Book, Self-Released, 2016

Andrew Gold, "Thank You For Being A Friend," All This and Heaven Too, Asylum, 1978

The Kinks, "Days," Days (Single), Pye 7N 17573, 1968

Dido, "Thank You," No Angel, Cheeky, 1999

Descendants, "Thank You," Everything Sucks, Epitaph, 1996

Third Eye Blind, "Thanks a Lot," Third Eye Blind, Elektra, 1997

Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, Reprise, 1998

The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize??," Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Warner, 2002

The Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974

Yes, "Going for the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

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In this bonus DIJ, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, as well as the 50th anniversary of one of his classic albums.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Alan Light about his book ?Don?t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac?s Rumours.? They discuss the music, history and why younger generations are still listening to this record almost 50 years after its release.

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Featured Songs:

Fleetwood Mac, "I Don't Want to Know," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Fleetwood Mac, "Don't Stop," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Second Hand News," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Silver Springs (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997

Fleetwood Mac, "You Make Loving Fun," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Gold Dust Woman," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Go Your Own Way," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Buckingham Nicks, "Frozen Love," Buckingham Nicks, Polydor, 1973

Fleetwood Mac, "Tusk," Tusk, Warner Bros., 1979

Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Never Going Back," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Songbird," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Fleetwood Mac, "Landslide (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997

Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, 1998

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In this bonus DIJ, Jim picks a song from the ?80s that?s as relevant now as it was then.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about The Cars with Bill Janovitz, the author of a new book on the band. The book makes the case that The Cars are an underrated band. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Irish post-punk band, Sprints.

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Featured Songs:

The Cars, "Candy-O," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Sprints, "Descartes," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025

Sprints, "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025

Sprints, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025

Buffalo Tom, "Late at Night," Big Red Letter Day, Beggars Banquet, 1993

The Cars, "Just What I Needed," The Cars, Elektra, 1978

The Cars, "Good Times Roll," The Cars, Elektra, 1978

The Cars, "My Best Friend's Girl," The Cars, Elektra, 1978

The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984

The Cars, "Heartbeat City," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984

The Cars, "Dangerous Type," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979

The Cars, "Let's Go," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979

Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

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In this bonus DIJ, Greg digs into the soundtrack from one of his recent film outings. The score comes from an innovative rock guitarist turned composer.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot follow up a recent episode paying tribute to the sun with another set of songs about a celestial body. This time, they share their favorite songs about the moon ? along with picks from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "Mr. Moonlight," Beatles for Sale, Parlophone, 1964

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Wire, "A Mutual Friend," 154, Harvest, 1979

R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992

Songs:Ohia, "Blue Chicago Moon," Didn't It Rain, Secretly Canadian, 2002

Credence Clearwater Revival, "Bad Moon Rising," Green River, Fantasy, 1969

Janelle Monáe, "Many Moons," Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), Bad Boy, 2007

Brian Eno, "St. Elmo's Fire," Another Green World, Island, 1975

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Luna," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976

Mitski, "My Love Mine All Mine," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023

David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972

Thin Lizzy, "Dancing in the Moonlight - Live," Live and Dangerous', Philips, 1978

Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavendar Moon," Kiko, Slash, 1992

The Rolling Stones, "Child of the Moon," Jumpin' Jack Flash / Child Of The Moon (Single), Decca, 1968

Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972

Willie Nelson, "Darkness on the Face of the Earth," ...And Then I Wrote, Liberty, 1962

Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner (Expanded & Remastered), Reprise, 2003

Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, The Grapevine, 1994

SOFT PLAY, "Punk's Dead," HEAVY JELLY, BMG, 2024

The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Reprise, 1971

The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984

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In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a krautrock band so obscure they didn?t even make the cut in the definitive book on the genre he?s been reading.

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On October 14th, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist D'Angelo died at the age of 51. Throughout his too short life, he made three unforgettable albums and cemented his legacy as one of the great artists of his time. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to D'Angelo by talking about his life, career and musical impact. They'll also revisit their classic album dissection of D'Angelo's masterpiece, Voodoo.

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Featured Songs:

D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

D'Angelo, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995

D'Angelo, "Playa Playa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "One Mo'gin," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "Africa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "The Root," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "Send It On," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo, "Feel like Makin' Love," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "Sugah Daddy," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014

D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "The Charade," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014

D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "1000 Deaths," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014

David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972

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Tony Fitzpatrick was a Chicago artist, poet, actor, and someone who embodied the spirit of the city itself. Tony died on October 11, 2025, at the age of 66. In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Fitzpatrick with a song from one of the artist's long-time collaborators, Steve Earle.

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Celebrate the life of Tony Fitzpatrick on Sunday, November 23rd at Metro Chicago. 3730 N. Clark St

3pm - 6pm. Doors at 2pm.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rough Trade collaborators Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee about their contributions to the music industry and their new label River Lea, which focuses on Irish folk music. The hosts also review the buzzy new album from indie rockers, Geese.

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Featured Songs:

Lankum, "Cold Old Fire," Cold Old Fire, Self Released, 2014

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Geese, "Taxes," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025

Geese, "Islands of Men," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025

Geese, "Trinidad," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025

Geese, "Half Real," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025

Brighde Chaimbeul, "An Léimras / Harris Dance," The Reeling, River Lea, 2019

Raw Bar Collective, "Baile Mhúirne (feat. Nell Ní Chróinín)," Ag Fogairt an Lae, Self Released, 2016

The Wolfe Tones, "Come Out Ye Black & Tans," Let The People Sing, Dolphin, 1972

Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023

Lisa O'Neill, "All the Tired Horses," All the Tired Horses (Single), Rough Trade, 2022

John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over the Wall, See the Sky, River Lea, 2023

Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025

Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025

Ye Vagabonds, "An Island," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022

Poor Creature, "Adieu Lovely Eireann," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025

Public Image Ltd, "Flowers of Romance," Flowers of Romance, Virgin, 1981

ANOHNI, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Rough Trade, 2023

Robert Wyatt, "The Age of Self," Old Rottenhat, Rough Trade, 1985

The Smiths, "Frankly, Mr. Shankly," The Queen Is Dead, Rough Trade, 1986

John Fogerty, "Zanz Kant Danz," Centerfield, Warner Bros, 1984

Swell Maps, "The Helicopter Spies," Jane from Occupied Europe, Rough Trade, 1980

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In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim gets "reaal!" about his love of disco with this groovy track.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with record producer and author Arthur Baker about his new book, Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms. The hosts also review the new album from Wednesday.

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Featured Songs:

Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original 12" Version)," Looking for the Perfect Beat, Tommy Boy, 1982

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025

Wednesday, "Candy Breath," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025

Wednesday, "Townies," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025

Wednesday, "Gary's II," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025

Wednesday, "The Way Love Goes," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025

New Order, "Confusion," Confusion, Factory, 1983

Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock: The Album, Tommy Boy, 1986

Run-D.M.C., "It's Like That," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984

Thundercat, "Walk On By (feat. Kendrick Lamar)," Drunk, Brainfeeder, 2017

Marvin Gaye, "Sexual Healing," Midnight Love, Columbia, 1982

New Order, "Thieves Like Us," Thieves Like Us, Factory, 1983

Bruce Springsteen, "Dancing In The Dark (Blaster Mix)," Dancing In The Dark, CBS, 1985

Artists United Against Apartheid, "Sun City," Sun City, Manhattan, 1985

Warpaint, "Love Is to Die," Warpaint, Rough Trade, 2014

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sonny Curtis, the undersung artist who wrote the original version of "I Fought the Law" with The Crickets. Sonny died on September 19, 2025, at the age of 88.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the book Talkin? Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America?s Bohemian Music Capital.

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Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013

Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956

Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960

John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023

Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015

Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964

Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962

Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961

Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962

Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964

The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966

Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964

Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019

Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966

Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962

Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013

The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989

Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964

Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963

Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock (Single), Tommy Boy, 1982

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Rick Davies, the legendary keyboardist and co-founder of Supertramp, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at age 81.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also hear picks from their production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Total Reset," Trash Classic, Greenway, 2025

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

AnAkA, "CRISIS OF THE CONCRETE," CRISIS OF THE CONCRETE (Single), AKTIV8, 2025

Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025

Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions, "Jesus Freak," ameriCONa Pt. 1: Educate Freeloaders to Buy Art, self-released, 2025

Low Girl, "Overgrown," Overgrown (Single), self-released, 2025

Love Story in Blood Red, "Jackknife," Everything's Everywhere, Good Times Rock N Roll Club, 2025

Sharp Pins, "Every Time I Hear," Radio DDR, Perennial Death, 2025

Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, "Blow It Up," Press Start, self-released, 2025

Tombstones in their Eyes, "I Am Cold," Asylum Harbour, Kitten Robot, 2024

Jens Lekman, "A Tuxedo Sewn For Two," Songs For Other People's Weddings, Secretly Canadian, 2025

Thank, "Do It Badly," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Big Scary Monsters Recording Company, 2024

Molly Nilsson, "How Much is The World," Amateur, Night School, 2025

The Cords, "Fabulist," The Cords, Skep Wax / Slumberland, 2025

Jeffrey Foskett, "I live for the Sun," Stars in the Sand, The Pop Collective, 2004

The Lucksmiths, "Sunlight in a Jar," Warmer Corners, Candle Records, 2005

The Way Down Wanderers, "Your Will is a Wildflower," Path to Follow - EP, Self-Released, 2014

Sly and the Family Stone, "Runnin' Away," There's a Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971

Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to drummer Jim Kimball of Laughing Hyenas, Mule, Jesus Lizard, and more. Jim died on August 27, 2025, at the age of 59.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Chris Deville about his new book, "Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion." The hosts also review the new album from The Hives.

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Featured Songs:

The Postal Service, "Such Great Heights," Give Up, Sub Pop, 2003

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Hives, "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025

The Hives, "Enough is Enough," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025

The Hives, "Hooray Hooray Hooray," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025

The Hives, "Path of Most Resistance," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025

The Hives, "O.C.D.O.D.," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025

The Dismemberment Plan, "The Face of the Earth," Change, Desoto, 2001

Sufjan Stevens, "Jacksonville," Illinois, Rough Trade, 2005

Best Coast, "California Nights," California Nights, Harvest, 2015

Belle and Sebastian, "Asleep on a Sunbeam," Dear Catastrophe Waitress, Rough Trade, 2003

Death Cab for Cutie, "We Looked Like Giants," Transatlanticism, Barsuk, 2003

The Dismemberment Plan, "The City," Emergency & I, Desoto, 1999

The Decemberists, "The Engine Driver," Picaresque, Kill Rock Stars, 2005

Vampire Weekend, "M79," Vampire Weekend, XL, 2008

Thank, "Control," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Big Scary Monsters Recording Company, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares what might be the quintessential one-hit wonder, but in classic Sound Opinions fashion, the cover he's picked is as obscure as they come.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate 50 years of Patti Smith?s ?Horses? with a classic album dissection. They also review the new album by Margo Price.

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Featured Songs:

Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Margo Price, "Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025

Margo Price, "Red Eye Flight," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025

Margo Price, "Wild at Heart," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025

Margo Price, "Love Me Like You Used to Do (feat. Tyler Childers)," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025

Margo Price, "I Just Don't Give a Damn," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025

Patti Smith, "Free Money," Horses, Arista, 1975

Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye, "Ballad of a Bad Boy," 25974, Mer, 2006

Patti Smith, "Piss Factory," Piss Factory (Single), Mer, 1974

Patti Smith, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe (Single), Mer, 1974

Ramones, "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue," Ramones, Sire, 1976

Television, "Little Johnny Jewel," The Blow Up, ROIR, 1982

Patti Smith, "Distant Fingers (Demo)," Land (1975-2002), Arista, 2002

Them, "Gloria," Gloria (Single), Decca, 1974

Patti Smith, "Redondo Beach," Horses, Arista, 1975

Patti Smith, "Birdland," Horses, Arista, 1975

Patti Smith, "Kimberly," Horses, Arista, 1975

Patti Smith, "Break It Up," Horses, Arista, 1975

Jim Morrison & The Doors, "An American Prayer / The End," An American Prayer, Elektra, 1978

Patti Smith, "Ask the Angels," I Never Talked to Bob Dylan, Stoned, 1977

Patti Smith, "Land," Horses, Arista, 1975

Patti Smith, "Elegie," Horses, Arista, 1975

Patti Smith, "My Generation," Horses, Arista, 1975

TV on the Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, 4AD, 2006

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a Latin soul song by one of the many great artists he saw perform at Chicago music festivals this summer.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music writer Niko Stratis about her book "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman." The hosts also review new albums from The Beths and Aesop Rock.

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Featured Songs:

Wilco, "Sky Blue Sky," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Beths, "Metal," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025

The Beths, "Straight Line Was A Lie," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025

The Beths, "Mother, Pray For Me," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025

The Beths, "Best Laid Plans," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025

The Beths, "No Joy," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025

Aesop Rock, "Black Plums," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025

Aesop Rock, "Movie Night," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025

Aesop Rock, "Costco," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025

Aesop Rock, "Checkers," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025

The Replacements, "Androgynous," Let It Be, Twin Tone, 1984

Wilco, "Impossible Germany," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007

Julien Baker, "Song In E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

R.E.M., "Man On The Moon," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992

Julien Baker, "Accident Prone (Live)," unreleased, NA, 2016

k.d. lang, "Hallelujah," Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch, 2004

Bruce Springsteen, "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Born To Run, Columbia, 1975

Neko Case, "I Wish I Was The Moon," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002

Haim, "Want You Back," Something to Tell You, Columbia, 2017

The Mountain Goats, "Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1," Transcendental Youth, Merge, 2012

Laura Stevenson, "Honey," Late Great, Really, 2025

MJ Lenderman, "She's Leaving You," Manning Fireworks, Anti, 2024

Waxahatchee, "Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti, 2024

Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975

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In this bonus DIJ, Jim shares a song that almost inspires him enough to try meditation.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot sit down with Jason Schneider, author of That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ?Hey Joe? and Popular Music?s History of Violence. The hosts also review the new album from Lifeguard.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Lifeguard, "It Will Get Worse," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025

Lifeguard, "Ripped + Torn," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025

Lifeguard, "Under Your Reach," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025

Lifeguard, "How to Say Deisar," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025

Wilson Pickett, "Hey Joe," Right On, Atlantic, 1970

Jimi Hendrix, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced, Polydor, 1967

Tim Rose, "Hey Joe," Live on Later With Jools Holland, NA, 1997

The Byrds, "Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)," Mr. Tambourine Man, Columbia, 1965

Lee Moses, "Hey Joe," Time and Place, Maple, 1971

The Leaves, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe, Mira, 1966

Patti Smith, "Hey Joe (Version)," Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory, Mer, 1974

Charlotte Gainsbourg, "Hey Joe," Nymphomaniac (soundtrack), Zentropa, 2014

Body Count, "Hey Joe," Born Dead, Virgin, 1994

Roy Buchanan, "Hey Joe," That's What I Am Here For, Polydor, 1973

Spirit, "Hey Joe," Spirit of '76, Mercury, 1975

Golden Cups, "Hey Joe," The Golden Cups Album, Capitol, 1968

Bruce Springstreen, "Dancing in the Dark," Born in the U.S.A., Columbia, 1984

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, who died on August 6th, 2025, at the age of 88.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and environmentalist Bill McKibben about solar power and music, as well as the upcoming activism event ?Sun Day.? They also share some of their favorite songs about the sun.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Nina Simone, "Here Comes The Sun," Here Comes the Sun, RCA Victor, 1971

Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971

The Vaselines, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam," Dying for It EP, 53rd & 3rd, 1988

The Polyphonic Spree, "It's the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Hollywood, 2000

Yes, "Heart of the Sunrise," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971

Eleanor Friedberger, "Stare at the Sun," Personal Record, Merge, 2013

Pink Floyd, "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," A Saucerful of Secrets, Columbia, 1968

Boney M., "Sunny," Take the Heat off Me, Atlantic, 1976

Swirlies, "Sunn," They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons, Taang!, 1996

Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, "Sun Zoom Spark," Clear Spot, Reprise, 1972

The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset," Something Else By The Kinks, Pye, 1967

Pedro The Lion, "Indian Summer," Control, Jade Tree, 2002

Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024

Stevie Wonder, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," Talking Book, Motown, 1972

The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced?, Reprise, 1967

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In this bonus episode, Jim brings to light an overlooked collaboration between two of his and Greg's favorite musicians.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome singer-songwriter Valerie June to the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub for a live interview and performance. The hosts also review the new album from hip hop veterans, Clipse.

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Featured Songs:

Valerie June, "Astral Plane," The Order of Time, Concord, 2017

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Clipse, "Ace Trumpets," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025

Clipse, "The Birds Don't Sing," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025

Clipse, "All Things Considered," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025

Clipse, "So Be It," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025

Valerie June, "All I Really Wanna Do (Live on Sound Opinions)," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025

Valerie June, "Joy Joy!," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025

Valerie June, "The Life I Used To Live (Live on Sound Opinions)," unreleased, NA, 2025

Valerie June, "Love Me Any Old Way (Live on Sound Opinions)," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025

The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song he recently heard from the performer of a one-man show paying tribute to a long-gone soul singer.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their deep dive into OutKast's classic album Stankonia for its 25th anniversary. The hosts also review new music from Wet Leg and Pulp.

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Featured Songs:

OutKast, "B.O.B.," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Wet Leg, "catch these fists," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025

Wet Leg, "CPR," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025

Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025

Wet Leg, "davina mccall," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025

Wet Leg, "u and me at home," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025

Pulp, "Spike Island," More., Rough Trade, 2025

Pulp, "Got to Have Love," More., Rough Trade, 2025

OutKast, "Stankonia (Stanklove) (featuring Big Rube and Sleepy Brown)," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

OutKast, "Humble Mumble (featuring Erykah Badu)," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

OutKast, "Player's Ball," A LaFace Family Christmas, LaFace and Arista, 1993

OutKast, "ATLiens," ATLiens, LaFace and Arista, 1996

OutKast, "Rosa Parks," Aquemini, LaFace and Arista, 1999

Outkast, "Ms. Jackson," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

TLC, "What About Your Friends (Extended Mix)," What About Your Friends (Remixes), LaFace, 1992

Funkadelic, "Hit It And Quit It," Maggot Brain, Westbound, 1971

KRS-One, "Sound of da Police," Return of the Boom Bap, Jive, 1993

OutKast, "SpottieOttieDopaliscious," Aquemini, LaFace and Arista, 1999

OutKast, "So Fresh, So Clean," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

Joe Simon, "Before The Night Is Over," Easy To Love, Spring, 1977

OutKast, "Toilet Tisha," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

Kendrick Lamar, "King Kunta," To Pimp a Butterfly, Top Dawg, 2015

Anderson .Paak, "Come Down," Malibu, Empire, 2016

Janelle Monáe, "Tightrope (featuring Big Boi)," The ArchAndroid, Bad Boy, 2010

Frank Ocean, "Pink Matter (featuring André 3000)," channel ORANGE, Def Jam, 2012

Beyoncé, "All Night," Lemonade, Columbia, 2016

Run the Jewels, "Run the Jewels," Run the Jewels, Fool's Gold, 2013

Valerie June, "Astral Plane," The Order of Time, Concord, 2017

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In this bonus episode, Jim pops a quarter into the desert island jukebox and plays a track that blends yé-yé pop with Motown groove.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview a band that put out one of their favorite albums of the year so far, Horsegirl. They talk with the rock trio about meeting as kids in the Chicago music scene, college and their vast music knowledge. Jim and Greg also pay tribute to the late ?Prince of Darkness,? Ozzy Osbourne.

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Featured Songs:

Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Black Sabbath, "The Wizard," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970

Black Sabbath, "War Pigs," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970

Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train," Blizzard of Ozz, Jet, 1980

Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "In Twos," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "Billy," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022

Horsegirl, "Julie," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Brian Eno, "Needles In the Camel's Eye," Here Come the Warm Jets, Island, 1974

Stereolab, "Miss Modular," Dots and Loops, Elektra, 1997

John Cale, "Emily," Fear, Island, 1974

Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

Outkast, "So Fresh, So Clean," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an artist he hadn?t seen live in years, until a recent show at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

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In this bonus episode, Jim, Greg, and Andrew pay tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Swamp Dogg, the psychedelic soul artist born Jerry Williams. He has a documentary about his life out now called "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted." The hosts also review the new album from Lorde.

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Featured Songs:

Swamp Dogg, "Synthetic World," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Lorde, "What Was That," Virgin, Republic, 2025

Lorde, "Hammer," Virgin, Republic, 2025

Lorde, "Man Of The Year," Virgin, Republic, 2025

Lorde, "If She Could See Me Now," Virgin, Republic, 2025

Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970

Red Foley, "There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me," There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me (Single), Decca, 1956

Little Jerry Williams, "I'm The Lover Man," I'm The Lover Man (Single), Southern Sound, 1964

Doris Duke, "To The Other Woman ," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970

Doris Duke, "Ghost of Myself," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970

Swamp Dogg, "Eat The Goose (Before The Goose Eats You)," Swamp Dogg's Greatest Hits?, Stone Dogg, 1976

Swamp Dogg, "God Bless America For What," Rat On!, Elektra, 1971

Swamp Dogg, "Sam Stone," Cuffed, Collared & Tagged, Cream, 1972

Swamp Dogg, "Please Let Me Go Round Again," Sorry You Couldn't Make It, Joyful Noise, 2020

Louis Jordan, "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," Saturday Nite Fish Fry (Single), Tangerine, 1964

Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Greg salutes the father of zydeco, an artist whose influence reaches far beyond the bayou.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Minot, "Russian Girl," And You're Not, Crush Grove, 2025

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Ex-Bombers, "He's a Bad, Bad Man," He's a Bad, Bad Man (Single), Cavetone, 2025

St. Divine, "Swallow," Swallow (Single), Reel, 2024

Faetooth, "Death of Day," Death of Day (Single), self-released, 2025

Galactic and Irma Thomas, "Where I Belong," Audience With the Queen, Thirty Tigers, 2025

Secret Menu, "Bullet to Bite," Bullet to Bite (Single), Red Shed, 2025

After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025

Pile, "Born at Night," Sunshine and Balance Beams, Sooper, 2025

The Chelsea Curve, "Hey Sah-Lo-Ney," All The Things (And More), Rum Bar, 2025

Chris Stamey, "Anything is Possible," Anything is Possible, Label 51, 2025

Jesse Welles, "Philanthropist," Pilgrim, Self-released, 2025

Thank, "Do It Badly," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Bg Scary Monsters, 2024

Bad Moves, "Hallelujah," Wearing Out The Refrain, Don Giovanni, 2024

Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, "the story after they're gone," the story after they're gone, Bitdepth, 2024

The Darling Range, "Where to Begin," Half-Remembering, Lighthouse Beach, 2025

Slomosa, "Battling Guns," Tundra Rock, Stickman, 2024

Kaput, "Sucker," I, Too Pure, 2025

Stefan Wesolowski, "Peak," Song of the Night Mists, Tin Angel, 2025

Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970

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In this bonus episode, Jim adds an obscure avant-garde composition to the Desert Island Jukebox that features a brass band, a children?s choir and helium.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir. The hosts also review the new album from Turnstile.

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Featured Songs:

Danger Mouse and Black Thought, "Sometimes," Cheat Codes, BMG, 2022

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Turnstile, "Never Enough," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Sole," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "I Care," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Seein' Stars," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Sunshower," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Turnstile, "Dreaming," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

The Roots, "The Next Movement (feat. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Jazzyfatnastees)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999

The Roots, "The Roots is Comin'," Organix!, Self-Released, 1993

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "The Message," The Message, Sugar Hill, 1982

Run-DMC, "My Adidas," Raising Hell, Profile, 1986

El Michels Affair & Black Thought, "Protocol (feat. Son Little)," Glorious Game, Big Crown, 2023

George Benson, "Give Me The Night," Give Me The Night, Qwest, 1980

The Jacksons, "We Can Change The World," Victory, Epic, 1984

Gene Chandler, "Duke of Earl," Duke of Earl (Single), Vee-Jay, 1961

After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a pair of songs by guitarist Mick Ralphs who helped define two legendary bands, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople. Ralphs died on June 23, 2025, at age 81, and his playing remains the standard in serving the song?whether through raw power or subtle restraint.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Local H founder Scott Lucas about the band and their new documentary, Lifers. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Stereolab and Mclusky.

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Featured Songs:

Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Stereolab, "Aerial Troubles," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025

Stereolab, "Electrified Teenybop!," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025

Stereolab, "Transmuted Matter," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025

Mclusky, "The Unpopular Parts of The Pig," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025

Mclusky, "The Digger You Deep," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025

Mclusky, "People Person," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025

Local H, "Chicago Fanphair '93," Ham Fisted, Island, 1995

Local H, "Eddie Vedder," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

Local H, "High-Fiving MF," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

Local H, "All the Kids Are Right," Pack Up the Cats, Island, 1998

Local H, "Everyone Alive," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004

Local H, "The Misanthrope," Hey, Killer, G&P, 2015

Local H, "Turn the Bow," Lifers, AntiFragile Music, 2020

Local H, "2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx" (Rush cover)," The Another February EP, Slimstyle, 2013

Local H, "How's The Weather Down There," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004

Local H, "Nothing Special," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996

Local H, "P.J. Soles," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004

The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that confronts a historic tragedy and pays tribute, by name, to the 29 men who died.

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