It’s been 50 years since Stevie Wonder released his masterpiece "Songs in the Key of Life." This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their dissection of the double album and EP, plus they discuss four newly released tracks and whether "Songs in the Key of Life" is Stevie Wonder’s best album. They’ll also hear from some listeners.

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Featured Songs:

Stevie Wonder, "Sir Duke," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

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

Stevie Wonder, "Knocks Me Off My Feet," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Saturn," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Isn't She Lovely," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Joy Inside My Tears," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Contusion," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Black Man," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "Pastime Paradise," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "As," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

Stevie Wonder, "I Can See The Sun In Late December," Songs in the Key of Life - The EP, Motown, 2026

Stevie Wonder, "It's Easier," Songs in the Key of Life - The EP, Motown, 2026

Stevie Wonder, "My Life Story Of Love," Songs in the Key of Life - The EP, Motown, 2026

Stevie Wonder, "I'm Into Livin'," Songs in the Key of Life - The EP, Motown, 2026

Stevie Wonder, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)," Signed, Sealed & Delivered, Tamla, 1970

Stevie Wonder, "Outside My Window," Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants", Tamla, 1979

Stevie Wonder, "Venus' Flytrap and the Bug," Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants", Tamla, 1979

Stevie Wonder, "Higher Ground," Innervisions, Tamla, 1973

Stevie Wonder, "All In Love Is Fair," Innervisions, Tamla, 1973

Stevie Wonder, "Living For the City," Innervisions, Tamla, 1973

Ren, "Seven Sins," Sick Boi, The Other Songs, 2023

Kim Petras, "Close Your Eyes," Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1 , Bunhead, 2018

Teen Mortgage, "Devil Ultrasonic Dream," Devil Ultrasonic Dream, Roadrunner, 2025

Elliott Smith, "Say Yes," Either/Or, Kill Rock Stars, 1997

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who would have recently celebrated his 100th birthday, revisiting his masterpiece.

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On the occasion of his 100th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to Chuck Berry. They talk with writers Ed Ward and RJ Smith to assess Berry's place in the creation of rock n roll. They also talk with the session drummer who played with Berry in his final Chicago concert. 

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Featured Songs:

Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958

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

Chuck Berry, "Roly Poly," After School Session, Chess, 1957

Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, "Ain't That Just Like a Woman (They'll Do It Every Time)," (Single), Decca, 1946

Joe Alexander and the Cubans, "Oh Maria," I Hope These Words Will Find You Well (Single), , 1954

Chuck Berry, "You Can't Catch Me," After School Session, Chess, 1957

Chuck Berry, "Almost Grown," Berry Is on Top, Chess, 1959

Chuck Berry, "Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)," Thirty Days (To Come Back Home) (Single), Chess, 1955

Muddy Waters, "She's All Right," She's All Right (Single), Chess, 1953

Chuck Berry, "Deep Feeling," After School Session, Chess, 1957

Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, "Ida Red," Ida Red (Single), Vocalion, 1939

Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," Maybellene (Single), Chess, 1955

Chuck Berry, "Carol," Carol (Single), Chess, 1958

Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Rock And Roll Music - Any Old Way You Choose It (The Complete Studio Recordings ... Plus!), Chess, 2014

Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," St. Louis to Liverpool, Chess, 1964

The Beach Boys, "Surfin' U.S.A.," Surfin' U.S.A., Capitol, 1963

The Beatles, "I Saw Her Standing There," I Want to Hold Your Hand (Single), Capitol, 1963

Bob Dylan, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965

Rolling Stones, "Brown Sugar," Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones, 1971

Simon and Garfunkel, "Kodachrome / Mabellene," The Concert in Central Park (Live), Geffen, 1982

Nina Simone, "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," High Priestess of Soul, Phillips, 1967

T. Rex, "Get It On," Electric Warrior, Reprise, 1971

Bruce Springsteen, "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)," The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, Columbia, 1980

Emmylous Harris, "(You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros, 1976

Sex Pistols, "Johnny B. Goode," The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, Virgin, 1979

Buck Owens, "Johnny B. Goode," Buck Owens in London "Live", Capitol, 1969

Peter Tosh, "Johnny B. Goode," Mama Africa, EMI, 1983

Judas Priest, "Johnny B. Goode," Ram It Down, Columbia, 1988

LL Cool J, "Go Cut Creator Go," Bigger and Deffer, Def Jam, 1987

Chuck Berry, "Nadine (Is It You)," Nadine (Single), Chess, 1964

Stevie Wonder, "Sir Duke," Songs In The Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a band you may know through covers of their songs, even if you’ve never heard the originals. A recent reissue from Third Man Records gives the band some overdue recognition.

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Sound Opinions senior producer Alex Claiborne has a conversation with drag queen, DJ and singer-songwriter Trixie Mattel. They discuss the process of making her Halloween-inspired EP, 'Til Death Do Us Part. They also talk about Trixie's YouTube special, Trixie's Halloween Mattelathon, which expertly combines her comedic chops, musical acumen and love for the spooky season.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season with a contemporary Halloween playlist, from pop hits to underground gems. They also hear picks from the production staff and the Sound Opinions scholars.

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Featured Songs:

Haute & Freddy, "Freaks," Big Disgrace, Atlantic, 2026

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

Fizzle Like a Flood, "Ambulance," Black Walls and William Hall, self-released, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, "Vampire," Guts, Geffen, 2023

Trixie Mattel, "Vampire," Til Death Do Us Part, PEG, 2026

Fontaines D.C., "Romance," Romance, XL, 2024

Grimes, "Oblivion," Visions, 4AD, 2012

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

Slayyyter, "Cannibalism!," WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, Columbia, 2026

Billie Eilish, "Bury a Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019

Harry Styles, "Two Ghosts," Harry Styles, Erskine, 2017

Boyz4Now with the Belchers, "I Love You So Much (It's Scary)," The Bob's Burgers Music Album, Sub Pop, 2016

Lady Gaga, "Bloody Mary," Born This Way, Interscope, 2011

Disasterpeace, "Title," It Follows (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Milan, 2015

John Carpenter, "Myer's House," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983

John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983

Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet (Original MGM Soundtrack), Planet, 1976

Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo (Original Motion Picture Score), Varèse Sarabande, 1995

John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017

John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979

Alexander 23, "I Hate You So Much," I Hate You So Much (Single), Interscope, 2020

The Goldstars, "Let Your Freak Flag Fly (It's Halloween Night)," The Halloween Album, Mordorlorff, 2026

Princess Chelsea, "Cigarette Duet," Lil' Golden Book, Lil' Chef, 2011

Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode, Pickwick, 1972

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In this bonus episode, Greg praises a proto-shoegaze band—and its reclusive singer—who never got the acclaim he thinks they deserved.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young, Chaka Khan, The Tubs and This is Lorelei. They also bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket from the Tombs, and hear from some listeners.

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Featured Songs:

This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

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

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Second Song," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Casting Me Away From You," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "I'll Love You Forever," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Day After Day," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Earth Girl," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Always Love the Challenge," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Curious Subject," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Cool You Down (feat. Sia)," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Now and Forever," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

This Is Lorelei, "Oh No Now My," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

This Is Lorelei, "The Singer in My Band," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

Michael Kiwanuka, "Summer Clothes," Fudge, Polydor, 2026

Michael Kiwanuka, "Love In My Heart," Fudge, Polydor, 2026

Michael Kiwanuka, "Steve's Paradise," Fudge, Polydor, 2026

The Tubs, "Who's Gonna Love You Now," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

The Tubs, "Heaven or London," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

The Tubs, "If You Don't Love Me," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

The Tubs, "Do Yourself a Favor," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

Rocket from the Tombs, "Ain't it Fun (Live)," The Day The Earth Met The...(Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002

Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," Black Record, Fire, 2015

Sweeping Promises, "Accent," You Say I Romanticize, Sub Pop, 2026

Neil Young, "Imagine," America: A Tribute to Heroes, Interscope, 2001

AFI, "Fall Children," All Hallow's E.P., Nitro, 1999

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In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose songs lovingly parody entire musical genres–from Eurodance to country, pop-punk and beyond.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. They revisit an interview with the songwriter from 2018 and dissect his debut album with author Erin Osmon. 

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Featured Songs:

John Prine, "How Lucky," Pink Cadillac, Elektra, 1979

John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Sour Grapes," Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972

Steve Goodman, "City of New Orleans," Steve Goodman, Buddah, 1971

John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

New Lost City Ramblers, "No Depression In Heaven," Songs from the Depression , Smithsonian Folkways, 1959

The Carter Family, "The Wandering Boy," The Wandering Boy (Single), Victor, 1927

John Prine, "Sweet Revenge," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973

John Prine, "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986

John Prine, "If You Don't Want My Love," Bruised Orange, Asylum, 1978

John Prine, "God Only Knows," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "Bad Boy," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986

John Prine, "All The Best," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991

John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995

John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Boundless Love," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Clay Pigeons," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Summer's End," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "Caravan of Fools," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966

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

The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975

Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970

Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969

Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969

The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976

The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007

Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991

Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991

Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009

Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979

Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

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In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.

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In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.

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Featured Songs:

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

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

Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015

Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990

Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972

Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995

Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

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

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In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since.

Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man. He recounts his pivotal role in turning Stax Records in Memphis into one of the greatest record labels in American history. The hosts also review the new album from Alabama Shakes. 

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Featured Songs:

Sam & Dave, "I Thank You," I Thank You, Atlantic, 1968

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

Alabama Shakes, "Another Life," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Waist Deep," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Tea Time," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Garden," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Sam & Dave, "Soul Man," Soul Men, Stax, 1967

Johnnie Taylor, "I Had A Dream," Wanted: One Soul Singer, Stax, 1967

Clyde McPhatter, "A Lover's Question," (Single), Atlantic, 1958

Bing Crosby, "The Old Grey Mare," On The Sentimental Side, Collectors' Choice Music, 2010

Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," Walking The Dog, Stax, 1963

Sam & Dave, "A Place Nobody Can Find," (Single), Stax, 1965

Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know," (Single), Stax, 1966

The Soul Children, "Give 'Em Love," Soul Children, Stax, 1969

Albert King, "Personal Manager," Born Under A Bad Sign, Stax, 1967

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded of when he heard the muzak version of it in the grocery store.

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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 pay tribute to Dolly Parton.

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Featured Songs:

Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026

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

Dolly Parton, "Jolene," Jolene, RCA Victor, 1974

Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980

Dolly Parton, "Down from Dover," The Fairest of Them All, RCA Victor, 1970

Dolly Parton, "Cash on the Barrelhead," The Grass Is Blue, Sugar Hill and Blue Eye, 1999

Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter, "Aba Daba Honeymoon," Aba Daba Honeymoon (Single), MGM, 1950

Ado, "Vivarium," Vivarium (Single), Capitol, 2026

Prisoner, "La femme qui s'était faite toute seule," Prisoner, Wicked Cool, 2026

Hemlocke Springs, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Ankles," The Apple Tree Under The Sea, Good Luck Have Fun, 2025

Nia Archives, "Danger," Emotional Junglist, Hijinxx, 2026

Kelly Hogan, "The Song of the Great Licking," Congressman Davy: A Musical, Plenty Tuff, 2026

St. Divine, "Spit," The Devil You Know, Reel to Reel, 2026

Park Hills Circle, "The Way Up," All of a Sudden, Pravda, 2026

Absolute Grey, "More Walnuts," live at CBGB's 1985, Real Gone , 2026

The Odyssey Cult, "The Yeti's Eyes," Vol. 3, Silver Current, 2026

The Jaws of Brooklyn, "Lie to Me," Unstoppable, Weekend Furlough, 2026

David Porter, "Soul Man," The Classics, Made in Memphis, 2019

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In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur. In 1994, Melissa was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when she joined Hole as a bassist for the “Live Through This” world tour. They talk about Melissa’s memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and about Courtney Love, Billy Corgan and the power of music. Jim and Greg also review the new album from Steve Lacy.

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Featured Songs:

Melissa Auf der Maur, "Followed the Waves," Auf der Maur, Capitol, 2004

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

Steve Lacy, "is it cool? (feat. SZA)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Steve Lacy, "oh yeah?," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Steve Lacy, "pure colour (feat. Erykah Badu)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Hole, "Reasons to Be Beautiful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "I Think That I Would Die," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "Violet," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "Celebrity Skin," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Malibu," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Awful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Doll Parts," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album.

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After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, she quickly became a top tier indie rock act. All of her skills were on display when Courtney Barnett joined hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for an interview and intimate solo performance in front of an audience. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens.

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Featured Songs:

Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

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

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Bobby," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Never Going Back!," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "The Outside," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "The Governor's Waltz," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Why Did You Miss It?," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Florida Water Blues," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Javelina," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Riding," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Guided Thunder," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Nirvana, "Heart-Shaped Box," In Utero, DGC, 1993

Courtney Barnett, "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Elevator Operator (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Small Poppies," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Aqua Profunda!," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Depreston," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

The Go-Betweens, "Streets of Your Town," 16 Lovers Lane, Mushroom, 1988

Courtney Barnett, "Depreston (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Kim's Caravan," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Dead Fox (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Boxing Day Blues," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, a key figure in the ’90s alternative-rock scene, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59.

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Hazy guitars, buried vocals and walls of distortion– the shoegaze sound may have peaked in the '90s, but it never really went away. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of the genre's pioneers along with more recent favorites. The hosts also hear picks from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Lowtide, "Elizabeth Tower," Southern Mind, Rice Is Nice, Opposite Number, 2018

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

My Bloody Valentine, "Only Shallow," Loveless, Creation, 1991

Slowdive, "Slowdive," Slowdive (EP), Creation, 1990

Ride, "Dreams Burn Down," Nowhere, Sire, 1990

Lush, "De-Luxe," Gala, 4AD, 1990

Spiritualized, "Shine a Light," Lazer Guided Melodies, RCA, 1992

Catherine Wheel, "Black Metallic," Ferment, Fontana, 1992

Starflyer 59, "Do You Ever Feel That Way," Gold, Tooth and Nail, 1995

Los Mundos, "Explosión Sónica," Máquinas En Movimiento, Las Dunas, 2024

Soft Science, "Undone," Maps, Test Pattern, 2018

Winter, "Hide-A-Lullaby," Adult Romantix, Winspear, 2025

This Will Destroy You, "Little Smoke," Tunnel Blanket, Monotreme, 2011

Deafheaven, "Sunbather," Sunbather, Deathwish, 2013

Slow Crush, "Cherry," Thirst, Pure Noise, 2025

Pink Frost, "Striking Violet," Gargoyle Days, Notes and Bolts, 2012

Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69.

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To celebrate Buddy Guy's recent 90th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot re-air their 2007 with the blues legend. They'll also give an update on what he's been up to and share some of their favorite Buddy Guy tracks.

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Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met the Blues," First Time I Met the Blues (Single), Chess, 1960

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

Buddy Guy, "What Kind of Woman Is This," Bring 'Em In, Jive and Silvertone, 2005

Buddy Guy, "Louise McGhee (Live on Sound Opinions)," Blues Singer, Silvertone, 2003

Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, "Sweet Home Chicago," Play the Blues, Atlantic, 1972

Junior Wells, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl (Live on Sound Opinions)," Hoodoo Man Blues, Delmark, 1965

Buddy Guy, "Done Got Old (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sweat Tea, Jive and Silvertone, 2001

Buddy Guy, "Let Me Love You Baby," Let Me Love You Baby (Single), Chess, 1961

Buddy Guy, "Stone Crazy," Stone Crazy (Single), Chess, 1961

Little Brother Montgomery, "The First Time I Met the Blues," The First Time I Met The Blues, Blues Interactions, 1998

Buddy Guy, "Born To Play Guitar," Born to Play Guitar, RCA, 2015

Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweat Tea, Jive and Silvertone, 2001

My Bloody Valentine, "Only Shallow," Loveless, Creation, 1991

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock." She argues that artists like John Mellencamp and Tom Petty filled stadiums in the 1980s, but also pushed back against the politics of the Reagan era. The hosts also pay tribute to Irish troubadour Glen Hansard.

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Featured Songs:

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989

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

The Frames, "Fitzcarraldo," Fitzcarraldo, ZTT, 1995

The Swell Season, "Falling Slowly (Live On Sound Opinions)," Swell Season, Overcoat, 2006

Bruce Springsteen, "Born In The U.S.A.," Born In The U.S.A., Columbia, 1984

John Cougar Mellencamp, "Pink Houses," Uh-Huh, Riva, 1983

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, "Like A Rock," Like A Rock, Capitol, 1986

Neil Young, "Keep On Rockin' In The Free World (Live on SNL)," Freedom, Reprise, 1989

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Don't Come Around Here No More," Southern Accents, MCA, 1985

Bonnie Raitt, "Nick Of Time," Nick Of Time, Capitol, 1989

Stephen Wilson Jr., "Gary," (Single), Big Loud, 2026

Don Henley, "The Boys of Summer," Building the Perfect Beast, Geffen, 1984

John Cougar Mellencamp, "Rain on the Scarecrow," Scarecrow, Riva, 1986

Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001

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In this bonus episode, Greg tells the story of a classic song that took the perfect voice to become a hit.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into a record review roundup full of summertime releases. The hosts discuss new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Jack White, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock, and Swamp Dogg.

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Featured Songs:

Robyn Hitchcock, "Yesterday's Rain," The Confuser, TINY GHOST, 2026

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

Olivia Rodrigo, "Drop Dead," You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Geffen, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo, "Purple," You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Geffen, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo, "What's Wrong with Me," You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Geffen, 2026

Jack White, "G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026

Jack White, "Neighbors Blues," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026

Jack White, "Derecho Demonico," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026

Jack White, "Dollar Bill," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026

Margo Price, "San Marcos," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026

Margo Price, "Oval Room," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026

Margo Price, "Long Haired Country Girl (featuring Billy Swan)," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026

Margo Price, "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) (featuring Joan Baez & Memphis Mariachi)," Days of Unrest, Loma Vista, 2026

Robyn Hitchcock, "I Am This Thing," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026

Robyn Hitchcock, "Building From The Ruins," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026

Robyn Hitchcock, "My Dead Astronaut," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026

Robyn Hitchcock, "Breathless," The Confuser, Tiny Ghost, 2026

Swamp Dogg, "Waka Waka Waka (feat. Gary U.S. Bonds)," Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, S-Curve, 2026

Swamp Dogg, "Searching For Heaven," Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, S-Curve, 2026

Swamp Dogg, "Please Don't Bury Me," Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, S-Curve, 2026

The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something)," The Good Earth, Rough Trade, 1986

The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something) (Live at 40 Watt Club, Athen, GA)," The Good Earth, Rough Trade, 1986

Texas Tornados, "(Hey Baby) Que Pasó," Texas Tornados, Reprise, 1990

Neil Young, "Old Man," Harvest, Reprise, 1972

Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989

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In 2008 Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performed their soon-to-be Oscar winning song "Falling Slowly" on Sound Opinions. As an act of mourning Glen Hansard's tragic death on July 29, we're sharing that interview and performance with The Swell Season here.

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to country-rock hero Steve Almaas, whom he first encountered during his Hoboken, New Jersey days. Almaas, a member of the Suicide Commandos and Beat Rodeo, died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 69.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Yi-Ling Liu about Chinese hip hop and how the music breaks through the infamous "fire wall" to connect to listeners. They’ll highlight some key artists and tracks, as well as put the music into the larger context.

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Featured Songs:

Kafe.Hu, "Be Free," Kafreeman, Modern Sky, 2017

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

Higher Brothers and Famous Dex, "Made In China (Prod. Richie Souf)," Black Cab, 88rising, 2017

Skai Isyourgod, "Stacks from All Sides," Stacks from All Sides, Showstart Release, 2024

In3, "Beijing Evening News," Unknown Artist, In3 Family, 2008

Bohan Phoenix, "3 DAYS IN CHENGDU," JALA, loveloveNYC, 2017

VAVA, "My New Swag (feat. Ty. & Nina Wang)," Crazy Rich Asians (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Warner Bros., 2017

Bohan Phoenix, "NO HOOK (feat. Higher Brothers)," JALA, loveloveNYC, 2017

Kafe.Hu, "Fire," Kafreeman, Modern Sky, 2017

Jack White, "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs," Frozen Charlotte, Third Man, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to jazz guitar innovator and Ornette Coleman disciple James Blood Ulmer, who died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 86.

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The Feelies were never a household name, but their jangly guitars and propulsive rhythms helped shape generations of indie rock. In the second installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into the band’s second album, The Good Earth.

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Featured Songs:

The Feelies, "The Good Earth," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986

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

The Feelies, "Raised Eyebrows," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Slow Down," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986

The Feelies, "Outdoor Miner (Live on Sound Opinions)," NA, unreleased, 2008

The Feelies, "Paint It Black (Live on Sound Opinions)," NA, unreleased, 2008

The Feelies, "Slipping (Into Something)," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986

The Feelies, "Fame (Live in Something Wild)," NA, unreleased, 1986

The Feelies, "The High Road (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986

The Feelies, "When Company Comes," The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986

The Feelies and Yo La Tengo, "Sister Ray (Live)," NA, unreleased, 2023

In3, "Beijing Evening News," Unknown Artists, self-released, 2008

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Lucy Dacus joins co-senior producer Alex Claiborne to discuss her July 19 special performance with the Chicago Philharmonic at Millennium Park. They talk about reimagining songs from "Forever Is a Feeling" with orchestral arrangements, her deep ties to the Chicago area, pushing herself creatively, and the future of Boygenius.

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The Feelies were never a household name, but their jangly guitars and propulsive rhythms helped shape generations of indie rock. In this first installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into the band’s influential debut album, Crazy Rhythms.

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The Feelies, "The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

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

The Feelies, "Moscow Nights," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Loveless Love," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Forces at Work," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Crazy Rhythms (Live on Sound Opinions)," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Raised Eyebrows," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Crazy Rhythms," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Original Love," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Fa ce-La," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

The Feelies, "Everybody's Got Something to Hide (Except Me and My Monkey)," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

Stereolab, "Jenny Ondioline," Jenny Ondioline, Elektra, 1993

Go-Betweens, "Was There Anything I Could Do?," 16 Lovers Lane, Mushroom, 1988

The Feelies, "On the Roof," The Good Earth, Coyote/Twin/Tone, 1986

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his favorite drummers while shining a light on a lesser-known father-daughter musical duo.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Drive-By Truckers’ “Southern Rock Opera” for its 25th anniversary. They talk with co-lead vocalist and guitarist Patterson Hood about the album’s creation and distribution, as well as how the themes resonate in today’s political and social climate.

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Featured Songs:

Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

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

Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Women Without Whiskey," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Life in the Factory," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Road Cases (live)," Southern Rock Opera (Deluxe Edition), New West, 2024

Drive-By Truckers, "Cassie's Brother," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (live)," DBT Homecoming 2018 Thursday + Friday + Saturday, Self-Released, 2020

Drive-By Truckers, "72 (This Highway's Mean)," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Moved," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Zip City," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

Drive-By Truckers, "Primer Coat," English Oceans, ATO, 2014

Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO , 2022

Drive-By Truckers, "The Southern Thing," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

The Feelies, "Raised Eyebrows," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980

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In this bonus episode, Jim follows up his Chip Taylor tribute by responding to a listener who pointed out one of the country legend's incredible collaborations.

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Every few weeks, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are bursting at the seams with new underground music to recommend—it's time for another round of Buried Treasures. The hosts share a handful of tracks, and the production team chimes in as well.

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Featured Songs:

Normans, "Mexico Unlimited," Faust Demonica, Solid Brass, 2026

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

Bob Bert, "Smerf's Blues," Beach Bongo Bloodbath, Bar/None, 2026

Kenny Mason, "BE WHAT I WANT (feat. Paris Texas)," BULLDAWG, P2026, 2026

Elle Barbara's Black Space, "Hitler, Satan & Associates LLP," Word On the Street, House of Barbara / Celluloid Lunch, 2026

Golems of the Red Planet, "Hadrial," Surf Masada, Heyday Again, 2026

A Wilhelm Scream, "Midnight Ghost," Cheap Heat, Creator-Destructor, 2026

Nathan Evans Fox, "Hillbilly Hymn," Heirloom, Free Dirt, 2026

Atmos Bloom, "Everything," Everythingness, Spirit Goth, 2026

Eaves Wilder, "Just Say No!," Little Miss Sunshine, Secretly Canadian, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Paycheque, "Temporary Love," Paycheque, Mansions and Millions, 2026

Kim McClay, "Velveteen Girls," Velveteen Girls, self-released, 2026

Hannah Lew, "Sunday," Hannah Lew, Night School, 2026

Kacey Musgraves, "Uncertain, TX," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026

Kacey Musgraves, "Rhinestoned," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026

Chip Taylor, "I Read it in Rolling Stone," Last Chance, Warner Bros., 1973

Noahfinnce, "HEADCASE," GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET, Hopeless, 2024

The Cure, "Fascination Street," Disintregration, Elektra, 1989

The Cure, "All I Ever Am," Songs of a Lost World, Polydor, 2024

Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Lost Highway, 2001

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In this bonus DIJ, Greg pays tribute to jazz giant Sonny Rollins. Rollins died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 95.

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2026 is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their personal best albums of 2026 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Twisted Teens, "Circus Clown," Blame the Clown, Jazz Life/ Chain Smoking, 2026

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

Courtney Barnett, "Sugar Plum," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026

Ora Cogan, "Bury Me," Hard Hearted Woman, Sacred Bones, 2026

Lucinda Williams, "The World's Gone Wrong (feat. Brittney Spencer)," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20 and Thirty Tigers, 2026

Ye Vagabonds, "Mayfly V3," All Tied Together, River Lea, 2026

Robyn, "Blow My Mind," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026

The Twilight Sad, "GET AWAY FROM IT ALL," It's the Long Goodbye, Rock Action, 2026

Kacey Musgraves, "Everybody Wants To Be A Cowboy," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026

Ratboys, "The World, So Madly," Singin' to an Empty Chair, New West, 2026

Blood Sucking Maniacs, "Red Leg Boy," Blood Sucking Maniacs, Paradise of Bachelors, 2026

Ora Cogan, "The Smoke," Hard Hearted Woman, Sacred Bones, 2026

Squarepusher, "K7 Museum," Kammerkonzert, Warp, 2026

Dry Cleaning, "Cruise Ship Designer," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026

Genesis Owusu, "STAMPEDE," Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge, Ourness, 2026

Peaches, "Panna Cotta Delight," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026

Jill Scott, "Right Here Right Now," To Whom This May Concern, Blues Babe, Human Re Sources, and The Orchard, 2026

Golems of the Red Planet, "Hadrial," Surf Masala, Heyday Again, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights a beloved blues and soul singer whose name has been in the Sound Opinions conversation since the show's earliest days—going all the way back to episode five.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music journalist and author Barry Walters about his new book Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music 1969-2000. They discuss how gay artists, industry execs and audiences changed mainstream music. They also chat about artists like R.E.M., Pet Shop Boys, Donna Summer and more.

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Featured Songs:

David Bowie, "Rebel Rebel," Diamond Dogs, RCA, 1974

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

Sylvester, "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)," Step II, Fantasy, 1978

Pet Shop Boys, "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)," Please, Parlophone, 1986

R.E.M., "Pretty Persuasion," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984

Gang of Four, "Call Me Up," Songs of the Free, EMI, 1982

Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros., 1981

Grace Jones, "Warm Leatherette," Warm Leatherette, Island, 1980

Laura Nyro, "Stoned Soul Picnic," Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, Columbia, 1968

Donna Summer, "Queen For a Day," Once Upon a Time, Casablanca, 1977

Indigo Girls, "Closer to Fine," Indigo Girls, Epic, 1989

Michael Jackson, "Childhood," HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, Epic, 1995

The Smiths, "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," The Queen Is Dead, Rough Trade, 1986

David Bowie, "Space Oddity," David Bowie, Philips, 1969

Frankie Goes to Hollywood, "Relax," Welcome to the Pleasuredome, ZTT, 1984

Robyn, "Blow My Mind," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to American record producer Jack Douglas. Douglas earned the admiration of countless artists, perhaps none more than Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, who called him his favorite producer of all time. Jack Douglas died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 77.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are digging into the Sound Opinions archives to share some rare tracks recorded in live sessions for past episodes. They'll share songs by Sleater Kinney, Courtney Barnett, Drive-By Truckers and more. The hosts will also review the new album from JPEGMAFIA.

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Featured Songs:

Courtney Barnett, "Scott Says (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Mom + Pop Music, 2015

JPEGMAFIA, "babygirl," Experimental Rap, AWAL, 2026

JPEGMAFIA, "The Ghost of Emmett Till," Experimental Rap, AWAL, 2026

Mudhoney, "1995 (Live on Sound Opinions)," My Brother the Cow, Reprise, 1995

Hüsker Dü, "Diane," Metal Circus, SST, 1983

Zola Jesus, "Hunger (Live on Sound Opinions)," Taiga, Mute, 2014

Sleater-Kinney, "Get Up (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Hot Rock, Kill Rock Stars, 1999

Torres, "Ferris Wheel (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sprinter, Partisan, 2015

Hüsker Dü, "Pink Turns to Blue," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984

Drive-By Truckers, "What It Means (Live on Sound Opinions)," American Band, ATO, 2016

Against Me!, "True Trans Soul Rebel (Live on Sound Opinions)," Transgender Dysphoria Blues, Total Treble, 2014

Diana Ross, "I'm Coming Out," Diana, Motown, 1980

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In this bonus trip to the Desert Island Jukebox, Jim highlights a singer who spent years in the orbit of some of post-punk's most celebrated and notorious figures before stepping into the spotlight herself. 

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by returning guest and favorite music writer Jimmy McDonough. Jimmy recently released a biography 40 years in the making, Gary Stewart: I Am From the Honky-Tonks, and joins the show to help Jim and Greg run down five essential tracks from the cult country artist. The hosts also review new albums from Jill Scott, Mandy, Indiana, and Aldous Harding.

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Featured Songs:

Gary Stewart, "Honky Tonk Man," Honky Tonk Man (Single), RCA, 1981

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

Jill Scott, "Offadaback," To Whom This May Concern, Blues Babe, 2026

Jill Scott, "Liftin' Me Up," To Whom This May Concern, Blues Babe, 2026

Jill Scott, "Pay U on Tuesday," To Whom This May Concern, Blues Babe, 2026

Mandy, Indiana, "Sevastopol," URGH, Sacred Bones, 2026

Mandy, Indiana, "Magazine," URGH, Sacred Bones, 2026

Mandy, Indiana, "I'll Ask Her," URGH, Sacred Bones, 2026

Aldous Harding, "Venus in the Zinnia," Train On The Island, 4AD, 2026

Aldous Harding, "Train on the Island," Train On The Island, 4AD, 2026

Aldous Harding, "I Ate the Most," Train On The Island, 4AD, 2026

Aldous Harding, "Coats," Train On The Island, 4AD, 2026

Aldous Harding, "One Stop," Train On The Island, 4AD, 2026

Gary Stewart, "Sweet Tater and Cisco," You're Not The Woman You Used To Be, MCA, 1975

Gary Stewart, "Drinkin' Thing," Out of Hand, RCA, 1975

Gary Stewart, "Flat Natural Born Good-Timin' Man," Steppin' Out, RCA, 1976

Gary Stewart, "Pretend I Never Happened," Your Place or Mine, RCA, 1977

Courtney Barnett, "Scotty Says (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Mom + Pop Music, 2015

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In this bonus Desert Island Jukebox episode, Greg shares a cult favorite from Milwaukee's psychedelic scene.

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