The March 2024 New Music train is chugging overtime again, crossing the pond from Sweden to the suburbs of Chicago. That can only mean Niklas Nygards and Sunny Varney and they discuss new LPs from Jesper Lindell, Division 7, Sheer Mag, Lesbian Bed Death and These Wicked Rivers. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms…

It’s a long haul for the March 2024 New Music train today, going from the suburbs of Kansas City to Scotland. Scot Isom is back on board and he joins Roger Grace as they talk about new music from Kim Gordon, Pissed Jeans, Avatar, Alison Eales and Lauran Hibberd. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audi…

Urb Fernandez and Vasant Ramamurthy are driving the March 2024 New Music train today and they steam down the tracks with new tunes from Sierra Ferrell, Buffalo Tom, Mannequin Pussy and Daisy Rickman. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and T…

The March 2024 New Music trains chugs up the East Coast to begin the week, with Kevin Porter and Jo Fleischer as conductors. They discuss new music from Waxahatchee, Chastity Belt, Hamferð and Týr. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tu…

Our March 2024 New Music train is so amazing it can go from Dublin, UK to South Carolina in a single trip. Liam McIndoe and Harris King are on hand to guide you through tunes from Ryan McKay, Earth Tongue, Bedbug, Real Farmer and Terry Allen. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Goog…

Steven Routledge and Bob Peterson pull the March 2024 New Music Train out of the station and head straight for the beauty of the new music hills, discussing new tunes from Rosali, Motorists, Run Westy Run, Karate Boogaloo and Eyelids. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podca…

We have a champion. David Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" wins SEVENTIES ALBUM MADNESS. Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim and Patrick to recap the action. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher …

Jim kicks of March New Music in a big way. Six songs! Behold works by the Reflectors, Habibi, Good Looks, La Luz, Camera Obscura and Thick. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review t…

It's Championship Monday! Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim and Patrick to look back at the Final Four round in Seventies Album Madness, plus look ahead to the epic championship matchup: David Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" vs. the Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers." Which album will be declared the grea…

We have a Final Four! Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to look back at the Elite Eight round in Seventies Album Madness, plus look ahead to the epic matchups today and tomorrow. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or l…

Patrick adds a song to the Perfect Pop pantheon, this time turning to his indie rock roots for a track from 2003 by the Oranges Band, “OK Apartment.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/re…

Patrick discusses a brand new book that was published to mark the 50th anniversary of Trouser Press magazine, which covered classic rock, punk, new wave and many other genres from 1974-1984. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or…

It’s been too long since we’ve slipped into Patrick’s Book Nook, so here’s one for everyone to enjoy. It’s a look at a book published in 2003 by Rich Kienzle that examines the great artists who worked in the Southwest in the 1940s and 1950s, including Hank Thompson, Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant and Hank Thompson, among many others. Rockin' the Subu…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim and Patrick to break down the Sweet Sixteen in Seventies Album Madness, plus look ahead to the Elite Eight. NOTE: This is a special Sunday episode of Rockin' the Suburbs. There will be no episode this Monday. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spo…

It’s part two of a look at R.E.M.’s Green with Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera. Today, they discuss “Stand” and the quality of the album’s sound, among other topics. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. P…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to break down the second round in Region D of Seventies Album Madness, plus look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate…

Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera are back in the hosting chairs today for the first part of their look at R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green, released in 1988 on Warner Bros. Records. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at S…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to break down the second round in Region C of Seventies Album Madness, plus look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to break down the second round in Region B of Seventies Album Madness, plus look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen. NOTE: This is a special Sunday episode of Rockin' the Suburbs. There will be no episode this Monday. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Sp…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to break down the second-round results in Region A of Seventies Album Madness and look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Pleas…

Patrick pilots the February 2024 New Music train into the depot, where it will get tuned for another run in March. We close the new music series with a song from Grazia and an album from Job for Cowboy. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher an…

The February 2024 New Music train is really rocking today, with appearances from Roger Grace and Sunny Varney. They discuss music from Mammoth Penguins, Venus Grrrls, Florence Black and Mother Trudy. And then great minds think alike. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcas…

All aboard the February 2024 New Music train as it hurdles toward its destination. Today, Harris King and Jason Goebel are your guides, discussing music from Can, Alejandro Escovedo, Hurray for the Riff Raff and I Don’t Know How But They Found Me. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify,…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to break down the early rounds in Region D of Seventies Album Madness. NOTE: This is a special Sunday episode of Rockin' the Suburbs. There will be no episode this Monday. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart…

The February 2024 New Music train heads up the Eastern Seaboard today, with conductors Bill Mulligan and Urb Fernandez. They will discuss music from The Courettes, Guster and The Avett Brothers. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn…

Taking off from Illinois and heading towards Baltimore, the February 2024 New Music train has Paul Hayden and Kevin Porter on board for today’s episode. They discuss music from Ducks Ltd., Water Damage, Cast and Liquid Mike. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazo…

Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel join Jim to recap the first round of Region C in the Seventies Album Madness tournament, and look ahead to the second round. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Plea…

The New Music train is off on its monthly journey and Steven Routledge is at the helm, with Adam Coop as co-engineer. They discuss new tracks from Glitterer, Traveler and Idles. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Su…

Jim kicks of February New Music with choice cuts by Daniel Romano's Outfit and Pomplamoose. Plus, an incredible cover from T.S.O.L. with Keith Morris. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please ra…

Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel join Jim to recap the first round of Region B in the Seventies Album Madness tournament, and look ahead to the second round. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Plea…

On what would have been his 80th birthday, we take a look at the key albums recorded by the legendary singer songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sho…

Part two of our chat with Brian Butts, the host of the Championship Vinyl show, which airs each Wednesday from 6-7pm ET. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcas…

Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan join Jim to analyze the first round of Region A in Seventies Album Madness and preview the second round. Vote in our daily matchup at facebook.com/suburbspod. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn.…

The first of a two-part conversation with the host of Championship Vinyl on Suburbs Radio. Get to know Brian Butts, whose show airs each Wednesday from 6-7pm ET. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Pl…

Jim takes a look at the Police's first two albums, which were not included in Rockin' the Suburbs' Seventies Album Madness bracket thing. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the…

We explore some of the artists that were born on February 29. This will be the final Leap Year episode until 2028, so listen while you can. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the s…

On what would have been his 85th birthday, we tell you where to begin with the sprawling discography of the influential American guitarist. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the s…

Another installment in our Musical Pilgrimage series is featured on today’s episode. We hear the tale of Bob Peterson’s trip to Athens, Georgia and surrounding environs. Crack open a George Killian's Irish Red and join him. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon…

Jim talks with young talent Norah Marie and her father, Jon Hyman. Norah is a friend of the podcast who will perform in the High School Rock Off at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on March 2. To buy tickets to the Rock Off, visit rockhall.com/rockoff and use the code NORAH. To hear more of Norah’s music, go to youtube.com/@norahmariemusic…

The final episode of January 2024 is hot, hot, hot! Highland Park Harry (aka You Know Who) calls in with his unique English perspective. He’s worked up about new music from MGMT, Ducks Ltd. and Cheekface. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher …

There is a grungy, punky, garage-y feeling on the January 2024 New Music train today, as Vasant Ramamurthy and Patrick are at the helm. Vasant discusses a record from Office Dog, while Patrick is on a double-album compilation of local artists paying homage to the legendary Dischord Records label. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or othe…

The January New Music train steams out of NYC heading for Illinois, with Jason Goebel and Sunny Varney as your guides. They discuss music from The Black Crowes, The Vaccines, The Gems, Lucifer and Plush. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher a…

The January New Music Train steams through Kentucky and Michigan today, with Jay Ignacio and Mark Neese as conductors. They tell you about new tunes from Sleater-Kinney and Kim Gordon. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or liste…

After a weekend respite, the January New Music Train is fully stocked and ready to steam through the week. Today, Paul Hayden and Harris King are at the helm, extolling the virtues of Division 7, Sprints and NewDad. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart…

The January New Music train is approaching full speed, so buckle your safety belts. Today, conductors Adam Coop and Urb Fernandez lead you on a journey through Green Day and The Late Freddie Price. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tun…

The warm musical embrace of Bob Peterson and Roger Grace awaits you today, listener. Roger discusses Swim School, Broken Chanter and The Last Dinner Party, while Bob muses on a new single from The Lemon Twigs. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stit…

All aboard the new music train! Steven Routledge and Liam McIndoe are driving us down the tracks today, with new music from GUHTS, The Roseline, Sprints and Kim Gordon. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.…

Kevin Goff and Jim talk about going to see actor Michael Shannon - backed by a band including Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster - sing R.E.M. songs. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/rev…

Craig Rosen joins Jim and Patrick to pay tribute to Mojo Nixon, who died on Feb. 7 at age 66. Craig wrote Mojo's obituary for Variety and also wrote the liner notes for the box set "The Mojo Manifesto." Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitche…

Following the trail blazed by Mark Neese and BJ Bonin, Harris King recounts some of his musical pilgrimages, from Graceland to Paris and beyond. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review …