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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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson?s vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the ?five essential? albums people should hear. They also review the latest album from Kacey Musgraves.

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Featured Songs:

Willie Nelson, "Stardust," Stardust, Columbia, 1978

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

Kacey Musgraves, "Dry Spell," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026

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

Kacey Musgraves, "Horses and Divorces (featuring Miranda Lambert)," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026

Kacey Musgraves, "Uncertain, TX (featuring Willie Nelson)," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026

Willie Nelson, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Red Headed Stranger, Columbia, 1975

Willie Nelson, "Phases and Stages (Theme) / Washing the Dishes," Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974

Willie Nelson, "Bloody Mary Morning," Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974

Willie Nelson, "Help Me Make It Through the Night," Sings Kristofferson, Columbia, 1979

Willie Nelson, "Georgia On My Mind," Stardust, Columbia, 1978

Willie Nelson, "I Guess I've Come to Live Here in Your Eyes," Spirit, Island, 1996

Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again (Live)," Live! At The US Festival (June 4, 1983), Shout! Factory, 1983

Willie Nelson, "Last Man Standing," Last Man Standing, Legacy, 2018

Willie Nelson, "Always on My Mind," Always on My Mind, Columbia, 1982

Gary Stewart, "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)," Out of Hand, RCA Victor, 1975

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In this bonus Desert Island Jukebox, Jim pays tribute to legendary American songwriter Chip Taylor, whose pop and country songs were recorded by countless artists? including one of Jim?s favorites, The Troggs. Taylor died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 86.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by author Nic Brown for a classic album dissection of the debut from The Violent Femmes. They delve into the unexpected staying power of songs like "Add It Up" and "Blister In The Sun" and Brown shares new insights into the album from his recent interviews with the band members.

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Featured Songs:

Blister In The Sun, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

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

Please Do Not Go, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Confession, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Kiss Off, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Add It Up, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Gone Daddy Gone, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Good Feeling, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

American Music, "Violent Femmes," Why Do Birds Sing, Reprise, 1991

Willie Nelson, "On The Road Again (Live)," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980

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This week on the Desert Island Jukebox, Greg cues up a song inspired by outlaw airwaves. It?s a reminder of a time when discovering music still felt like stumbling onto a secret signal.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite artists who beat the dreaded sophomore, delivering follow-ups that proved their debuts were no fluke. The hosts will also hear picks from the production staff.

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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, "Paranoid," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970

Public Enemy, "Bring the Noise," It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Def Jam, 1988

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

Pixies, "Debaser," Doolittle, 4AD, 1989

black midi, "Slow," Cavalcade, Rough Trade, 2021

Kanye West, "Touch the Sky (feat. Lupe Fiasco)," Late Registration, Roc-A-Fella, 2005

Fiona Apple, "Fast As You Can," When the Pawn..., Epic and Clean Slate, 1999

SZA, "Good Days," SOS, TDA and RCA, 2022

Erykah Badu, "Cleva (feat. Roy Ayers)," Mama's Gun, Motown, 2000

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

Phoebe Bridgers, "Savior Complex," Punisher, Dead Oceans, 2020

Van Morrison, "Cyprus Avenue," Astral Weeks, Warner Bros., 1968

Violent Femmes, "Please Do Not Go," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

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In this bonus episode, Jim digs up a song that owes more to AM radio nostalgia than to being, well?good.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou?s music, persona, legacy and more.

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Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972

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

The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967

The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967

The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969

Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975

The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969

Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973

Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972

The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970

The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967

The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969

Pixies, "Here Comes Your Man," Doolittle, 4AD and Elektra, 1989

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song that was championed early on by English radio DJ John Peel.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Ratboys lead singer and songwriter Julia Steiner. The Chicago band's sixth album, "Singin' To An Empty Chair," is one of the most acclaimed releases of 2026 so far. The hosts also review the new album from Chicago rockers, Friko.

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Featured Songs:

Ratboys, "Anywhere," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West, 2026

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

Friko, "Seven Degrees," Something Worth Waiting For, ATO, 2026

Friko, "Guess," Something Worth Waiting For, ATO, 2026

Friko, "Alice," Something Worth Waiting For, ATO, 2026

Friko, "Choo Choo," Something Worth Waiting For, ATO, 2026

Ratboys, "Folk Song For Jazz," AOID, Topshelf, 2015

Rat Boy, "My Name Is Rat Boy," Internationally Unknown, Parlophone, 2019

Ratboys, "Elvis Is In The Freezer," GN, Topshelf, 2017

Ratboys, "Just Want You To Know The Truth," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West, 2026

Ratboys, "Making Noises for the Ones You Love," The Window, Topshelf, 2023

Ratboys, "Burn It Down," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West, 2026

Ratboys, "At Peace In The Hundred Acre Wood," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West, 2026

Ratboys, "Light Night Mountains All That," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West, 2026

Lou Reed, "Vicious," Transformer, RCA, 1972

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In this bonus episode, Jim cues up a Desert Island Jukebox pick?and explains why it?s deeper than it first sounds.

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The prolific and singular rapper Billy Woods has spent decades carving out his own lane in hip-hop. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Billy Woods about his career, discography, and the process driving his music. The hosts also review new albums from Robyn and Courtney Barnett.

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Featured Songs:

Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025

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

Robyn, "Sexistential," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026

Robyn, "Sucker For Love," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026

Robyn, "Really Real," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026

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

Courtney Barnett, "Mantis," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026

Courtney Barnett, "Another Beautiful Day," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026

Courtney Barnett, "Great Advice," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026

Courtney Barnett, "One Thing At A Time," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026

Armand Hammer & The Alchemist, "Glue Traps (Feat. Quelle Chris)," Mercy, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025

Billy Woods, "Corinthians Corinthians (feat. Despot & EL-P)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025

Billy Woods, "The Things They Carried," Camouflage, Backwoodz Studioz, 2003

Billy Woods & Messiah Musik, "Pollo Rico," Church, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022

Billy Woods, "Make No Mistake (feat. Messiah Musik)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025

Billy Woods & Messiah Musik, "Paraquat," Church, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022

Billy Woods, "No Hard Feelings," Aethiopes, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022

Billy Woods, "Asylum," Aethiopes, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022

Billy Woods & Kenny Segal, "Spongebob," Hiding Places, Backwoodz Studioz, 2020

Ratboys, "What's Right?," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West Records, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to legendary drummer James Gadson who died on April 2, 2026 at age 86.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will do an overview of Neil Young?s six decade-long career in just 12 songs.

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

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

Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," Rust Never Sleeps, Reprise, 1979

Neil Young, "Sugar Mountain (Demo for Elektra Records, 1965)," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977

Buffalo Springfield, "Expecting to Fly," Buffalo Springfield Again, Atco, 1967

Neil Young with Crazy Horse, "Cinnamon Girl," Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Reprise, 1969

Neil Young, "On the Beach," On the Beach, Reprise, 1974

Neil Young, "Campaigner," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977

Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Like a Hurricane," American Stars 'n Bars, Reprise and Warner Bros., 1977

Neil Young, "Mr. Soul," Trans, Geffen, 1983

Neil Young, "Rockin' in the Free World (Live on Saturday Night Live, 1989)," Freedom, Geffen, 1989

Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "F_!#In' Up," Ragged Glory, Reprise, 1990

Neil Young, "Walk With Me," Le Noise, Reprise, 2010

Neil Young, "Devil's Sidewalk," Greendale, Warner Bros., 2003

Neil Young, "After the Gold Rush (Live at Massey Hall, 2011)," After the Gold Rush, Reprise, 1970

Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Jim highlights a cover that outshines the original, thanks to three legendary blues singers.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of Chicago?s Bloodshot Records, an iconic, insurgent country music label. They talk with co-founder Rob Miller about the music and the business of running an independent label. They?ll also share some of their favorite songs from the vast catalog. 

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Robbie Fulks, "Every Kind Of Music But Country," Country Love Songs, Bloodshot, 1996

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

The Bottle Rockets, "Every Kinda Everything," For A Life of Sin: Insurgent Chicago Country, Bloodshot, 1994

Jason & the Scorchers, "Lost Highway," Lost & Found, EMI, 1985

Hank Williams, "Lost Highway," Lost Highway (Single), MGM, 1949

Scott H. Biram, "Blood Sweat and Murder," For a Decade of Sin: 11 Years of Bloodshot Records, Bloodshot, 2005

Handsome Family, "Tower of Song," Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots, Bloodshot, 2019

Justin Townes Earle, "Far Away in Another Town," The Good Life, Bloodshot, 2008

Alejandro Escovedo, "Castanets," A Man Under the Influence, Bloodshot, 2001

Lydia Loveless, "Bad Way to Go," Indestructable Machine, Bloodshot, 2011

Neko Case, "Deep Red Bells," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002

Neil Young, "Rockin' in the Free World," Freedom, Reprise, 1989

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In this bonus episode, Greg highlights a record that was poorly received at the time but has since aged into greatness.

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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:

Brother Ali, "Another Country," Another Country (Single), Travelers, 2026

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

Tim Cain, "Chant for the Hauntlings," "LOVE, Tim Cain" Volume 1, Self-released, 2025

Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026

Kory Quinn, "OxyContin Blues," Safer In The Lee, Ma & Pa, 2026

MC Abdul, Noel Kharman, and Tamer Nafar, "The Beat Never Goes Off," In the name of the father, the Imam & John Lennon, Tamer Nafar and Levantine Music, 2026

Clark, "Janus Modal," Steep Stims, Throttle, 2025

Brian Gerald Bulger, "Thinking of Her Again," Thank God I'm Far From Heaven - EP, Maybe Someday, 2026

Muistardeaux Collective, "Mon Soon," Ktwe, Slink Sandwich, 2023

Ekko Astral, "lil xan goes to washington," lil xan goes to washington (Single), self-released and Many Hats Distribution, 2026

Time Thieves, "Remember I Forgot," Come Home/If You Survive EPs (Extended Edition), Self-released, 2026

Rio Kosta, "Follow The River (Vandelux Remix - Extended)," Follow The River (Vandelux Remix - Extended) (Single), Verdigris, 2026

Susannah Joffe, "Texas Baby," Texas Baby (Single), broke, 2026

Boiled In Lead, "The King of the Dogwoods," King of the Dogwoods, DeSelby, 2026

JR JR , "Stuck in My Mind," Back To The Land, Love is EZ, 2025

Donny Hathaway, "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know," Extension of a Man, Atco, 1973

Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," viagr aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025

Neko Case, "Hold On, Hold On," Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, ANTI-, 2006

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song about his favorite rock critic, written by an artist he?s not so fond of.

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Al Green sang some of the most acclaimed soul records of the 1970s. So when he decided to leave it all behind for the church, many questioned why. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss Al Green's life and his pivotal first gospel album, Belle with biographer Jimmy McDonough. Plus, they review the new album from Mitski.

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Featured Songs:

Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

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

Mitski, "Where's My Phone?," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "That White Cat," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "Lightning," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "Charon's Obol," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "If I Leave," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Al Green, "I'm Still in Love with You," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972

Jackie Wilson, "Baby Workout," Baby Workout (Single), Brunswick, 1960

Al Greene, "Back Up Train," Back Up Train , Hot Line Music Journal, 1967

Al Green, "Tired of Being Alone," Al Green Gets Next to You, Hi, 1971

Al Green, "Let's Stay Together," Let's Stay Together, Hi, 1971

Willie Mitchell, "Groovin'," Solid Soul, Hi, 1967

Al Green, "Love and Happiness," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972

Al Green, "Jesus is Waiting," Call Me, Hi, 1973

Al Green, "Dream," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green, "I Feel Good," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green, "All 'n' All," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green, "Chariots of Fire," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green featuring Anthony Hamilton, "You've Got the Love I Need," Lay It Down, Blue Note, 2008

Al Green, "Georgia Boy," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green , "Feels Like Summer," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green , "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," I'll Rise Again, The Right Stuff, 1983

Niall Connolly, "To Be a Stone," To Be a Stone (Single), self-released, 2025

The Cars, "You're All I've Got Tonight," The Cars, Elektra, 1978

Buffalo Tom, "Tangerine," Sleepy Eyed, Beggars Banquet, 1995

Snow Tha Product, "Alligator," M.a.M.A, self-released, 2025

Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the salsa legend Willie Colón, who died February 21, 2026, at the age of 75.

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This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate artists who found a new creative gear decades after they hit the music scene. It's Late-Career Encores, this week on Sound Opinions.

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Featured Songs:

Johnny Cash, "Hurt," American IV: The Man Comes Around, American, 2002

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

Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1955

Johnny Cash, "The Mercy Seat," American III: Solitary Man, American, 2000

Misson of Burma, "Academy Fight Song," Single, Ace of Hearts, 1980

Misson of Burma, "2Wice," The Obliterati, Matador, 2006

Wire, "1 2 X U," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977

Wire, "Joust & Jostle," Wire, Pinkflag, 2015

The Staple Singers, "I'll Take You There," Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, Stax, 1972

Mavis Staples, "99 and 1/2," We'll Never Turn Back, Anti-, 2007

Superchunk, "Driveway To Driveway," Foolish, Merge, 1994

Superchunk, "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo," I Hate Music, Merge, 2013

Naked Raygun, "I Don't Know," Throb Throb, Homestead, 1985

Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over the Overlords, Wax Trax!, 2021

A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990

A Tribe Called Quest, "We the People....," We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service, Epic, 2016

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

Bonnie Raitt, "The Road's My Middle Name," Nick of Time, Capitol, 1989

Cher, "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," Chér, Kapp, 1971

Cher, "Strong Enough," Believe, WEA and Warner Bros., 1998

Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990

Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024

Converge, "Concubine," Jane Doe, Equal Vision, 2001

Converge, "We Were Never the Same," Love is Not Enough, Epitaph and Deathwish, 2026

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

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

Pulp, "Common People," Different Class, Island, 1995

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

Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a track from an early punk band that imagines what might happen if you received the eyes of a convicted murderer.

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If you were stranded on a desert island today, what?s the one song you couldn?t live without? This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot round up a handful of Desert Island Jukebox picks from previous guests of Sound Opinions. The hosts also review the new albums from Peaches and Danny Brown.

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The Beatles, "In My Life," Rubber Soul, Parlophone, 1965

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

Peaches, "No Lube So Rude," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026

Peaches, "Be Love," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026

Peaches, "Not In Your Mouth None Of Your Business," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026

Danny Brown, "Copycats," Stardust, Warp, 2025

Danny Brown, "Whatever The Case," Stardust, Warp, 2025

Danny Brown, "Book of Daniel," Stardust, Warp, 2025

Danny Brown, "All4u," Stardust, Warp, 2025

Danny Brown, "Lift You Up," Stardust, Warp, 2025

Roxy Music, "Virginia Plain," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972

Soft Machine, "Hope For Happiness," The Soft Machine, ABC and Probe, 1968

Spoon, "Let Me Be Mine," They Want My Soul, Loma Vista and ANTI, 2014

Rolling Stones, "Emotional Rescue," Emotional Rescue, Rolling Stones, 1980

Jeff Tweedy, "Lou Reed Was My Babysitter," Twilight Override, dBpm, 2025

Tyrannosaurus Rex, "A Beard of Stars," A Beard of Stars, Regal Zonophone, 1970

Tyrannosaurus Rex, "By the Light of the Magical Moon," A Beard of Stars, Regal Zonophone, 1970

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

The Spinners, "Mighty Love," Mighty Love, Atlantic, 1973

The Delfonics, "La-La Means I Love You," La-La Means I Love You, Philly Groove, 1968

Kate Bush, "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)," Hounds of Love, EMI, 1985

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

Mark Lannigan, "Solitaire," Imitations, Vagrant, 2013

Mark Lannigan, "Ugly Sunday," The Winding Sheet, Sub Pop, 1990

Nirvana, "Lithium," Nevermind, DGC, 1992

Tsunami, "In a Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993

The Lemon Twigs, "Any Time Of Day," Everything Harmony, Captured Tracks, 2023

Nicholas Krgovich, "Rosemary," Rosemary (Single), Tin Angel, 2018

The Butterfield Blues Band, "East-West," East-West, Elektra, 1966

The Third Mind, "East West (Live)," Live Mind, Yep Roc, 2025

Beach Bunny, "Dream Boy," Honeymoon, Mom + Pop, 2020

Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by a famous singer whose powerful protest anthems are often overlooked.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Lili Trifilio aka Beach Bunny. They discuss the band?s 2025 album, their viral hit and Lili performs live. The hosts also review the new album from Charli XCX.

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Beach Bunny, "Tunnel Vision," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025

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

Charli XCX, "House featuring John Cale," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026

Charli XCX, "Chains of Love," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026

Charli XCX, "Funny Mouth," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026

Charli XCX, "Always Everywhere," Wuthering Heights, Atlantic, 2026

Beach Bunny, "Big Pink Bubble (Live on Sound Opinions)," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025

Beach Bunny, "Prom Queen," Prom Queen EP, Mom + Pop, 2018

Beach Bunny, "Clueless (Live on Sound Opinions)," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025

Beach Bunny, "Prom Queen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Prom Queen EP, Mom + Pop, 2018

Beach Bunny, "Vertigo," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025

The Police, "Message In a Bottle," Reggatta de Blanc, A&M, 1979

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In this bonus DIJ, Jim shares a song by one of his favorite bands that never stops being fun, no matter how many times he hears it.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin. The hosts share their own personal experiences covering the band over the years.

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Featured Songs:

R.E.M., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

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

R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987

R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988

R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987

R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983

R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986

R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996

R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992

R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001

R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994

R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994

R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992

Beach Bunny, "Big Pink Bubble (Live on Sound Opinions)," Tunnel Vision, AWAL, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by songwriter and friend Chrissie Dickinson, whose band didn?t release its debut album until after her death.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot curate a selection of songs by artists responding to the current political moment. The hosts also hear selections from the production staff.

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Featured Songs:

Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis," Streets of Minneapolis (Single), Columbia, 2026

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

Billy Bragg, "City of Heroes," City of Heroes (Single), Self-Released, 2026

Dropkick Murphys, "Who'll Stand With Us," For The People, Dummy Luck, 2025

Low Cut Connie, "Livin in the USA," Livin in the USA, Contender, 2026

The Neighborhood Kids, "Breaking News," Breaking News (Single), Self-Released, 2026

Amy Grant, "The Sixth of January (Yasgur's Farm)," The Sixth of January (Yasgur's Farm) (Single), Thirty Tigers, 2026

Carsie Blanton, "Little Flame," Red Album II, Self-Released, 2025

Jesse Welles, "No Kings (feat. Joan Baez)," No Kings (feat. Joan Baez) (Single), self-released, 2025

Dessa, "Camelot," Camelot (Single), Doomtree, 2025

She'll Hunt, "Banning Books," Banning Books (Single), self-released, 2025

Smoking Popes, "Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas)," Allegiance (feat. Scott Lucas) (Single), self-released, 2025

Seb Lowe, "Here Come The Aliens!," Here Come The Aliens! (Single), self-released, 2025

Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii," DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Rimas, 2025

Propagandhi, "No Longer Young," At Peace, Epitaph, 2025

Kimmortal, "Stop Business As Usual PART 2," Stop Business As Usual PART 2 (Single), self-released, 2024

Fishbone, "Last Call in America," Stockholm Syndrome, self-released, 2025

The Cars, "Bye Bye Love," The Cars, Elektra, 1978

Eddie Vedder, "Hard Sun," Into the Wild, J, 2007

Turnstile, "Look Out for Me," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025

Geese, "Au Pays du Cocaine," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025

R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song from a film that Courtney Love once called the best movie ever made.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Twin Cities DIJ Mary Lucia about her memoir. They discuss interviewing artists, her eccentric family and her harrowing experience being stalked by a fan. They also review the new album from Lucinda Williams. 

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Featured Songs:

The Replacements, "Left of the Dial," Tim, Sire, 1985

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

Lucinda Williams, "The World's Gone Wrong (featuring Brittney Spencer)," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026

Lucinda Williams, "Sing Unburied Sing," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026

Lucinda Williams, "So Much Trouble in the World (featuring Mavis Staples)," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026

Lucinda Williams, "How Much Did You Get for Your Soul?," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20, 2026

Oasis, "Champagne Supernova," (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Creation, 1995

Jake Bugg, "Lightning Bolt," Jake Bugg, Mercury, 2012

Slade, "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," Slayed?, Polydor, 1972

Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984

Elastica, "Stutter," Elastica, Geffen, 1995

Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis," Streets of Minneapolis (Single), Columbia, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track from the scariest artist he's ever covered as a journalist.

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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:

Annie and the Caldwells, "Wrong (feat. Deborah Caldwell Moore)," Can't Lose My (Soul), Luaka Bop, 2025

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

Joyce Manor, "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives," I Used to Go to this Bar, Epitaph, 2026

The Long Ryders, "Four Winters Away," High Noon Hymns, Cherry Red, 2026

Amateur Hour, "Stad I Ljus," Går I Kras, Appetite, 2025

Girl Scout, "Operator," Operator (Single), AWAL, 2026

The Eye Captain, "Jane and Milo in the Afterglow," Jane and Milo in the Afterglow, Self Released, 2025

Magic Castles, "Death Dreams," The Lore Of Mysticore, Dust and Memory, 2025

Scout Gillett, "Too Fast To Last," Tough Touch, Slouch, 2026

Orchestra Gold, "Diyanye Ko," Dakan, Self Released, 2025

Jason P Woodbury, "Get To Meet Them," Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, Always Happening, 2026

Yoni Mayraz, "Sonic Youth," Dogs Bark Babies Cry, PPK, 2025

Gran Moreno, "Aztlan," El Sol, Self Released, 2026

Deathcat, "Dreamgrl," Dreamgrl, Sockhead, 2025

Brad Mehldau, "Exit Music," Songs: The Art of the Trio, Vol. 3, Warner Bros., 1998

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

The Replacements, "Left of the Dial," Tim, Sire, 1985

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite artists?and his Pagan friends back in Minneapolis.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Phil Manzanera, the guitarist behind Roxy Music and a prolific record producer whose career spans more than five decades. The hosts also pay tribute to Bob Weir of Grateful Dead.

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Featured Songs:

Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972

The Grateful Dead, "Sugar Magnolia," American Beauty, Warner Bros., 1970

Bob Weir, "Cassidy," Ace, Warner Bros., 1972

Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972

Roxy Music, "The Thrill of it All," Country Life, Island and ATCO, 1974

Roxy Music, "Amazona," Stranded, Island and ATCO, 1973

Roxy Music, "Do the Strand," For Your Pleasure, Island and Warner Bros., 1973

Phil Manzanera, "Big Day," Diamond Head, Island and ATCO, 1975

Roxy Music, "Both Ends Burning," Siren, Island and ATCO, 1975

Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, "Ambulante - Live," AM.PM Soho Live, Expression, 2025

Aterciopelados, "Baracunatana," La Pipa de la Paz, RCA, 1996

Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, "Get To Meet Them," (Single), Always Happening, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one jazz legend paying tribute to another.

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, the innovative rhythm guitarist and co-founder who helped shape American rock and improvisational music. Weir died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78.

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