We are heading toward the conclusion of our track-by-track discussion of Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner discuss songs seven and eight on the record today: “Watermarks” and “Split Screen." Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Goo…

On this episode, we reach the middle of the new album Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner discuss two more tracks today: “All Falling Down” and “Come Back John.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, S…

We move into a second day of conversation with “Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner about an album that was released this month: Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. The focus turns to tracks three and four on this episode, “Shine” and “Set in Stone.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including au…

“Echo Park” Jimmy Petrillo and Mike Wagner were the driving forces behind an excellent album that was released this month: Watching the Sun Go Out by Total Strangers. We talk through each track on the record and discuss its origins, starting with the first two tracks, “What You Do” and “Card Trick.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or o…

Here is the second part of Patrick’s conversation with Steve Kilbey from The Church. In this episode, Steve discusses artistic longevity, the creative process and taking a long drive with a great double album. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stit…

We got a chance to spend some time with Steve Kilbey from The Church (and many other things) recently and we took it! Here is the first part of Patrick’s conversation with the highly influential Australian musician. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart…

It’s Mark Neese’s turn to tell us a song he loves (with feedback). He chooses a track from the Michigan band Laughing Hyenas’ final album Hard Times. 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…

Scott Isom gives us a song he loves (with feedback) from Wilco and we pay tribute to influential punk musician Bob Schick. 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 Podc…

The April 2024 New Music Train is pulling into the station to fuel up for next month, but not without one last adventure. Kevin Porter and Sunny Varney are on board and they wax poetic about new tunes from Cloud Nothings, Menomena, Blacktop Mojo, White Dog and Freeways. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includ…

The April 2024 New Music Train is back on the tracks and Kurt Gallagher drives it down from New York to pick up Patrick outside of D.C. They steam into the night talking about new music from Macklemore, Metz and the Pernice Brothers. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcas…

We interrupt April New Music for a special bulletin from Las Vegas: Jason Goebel has been to the Sphere to see Dead and Company open their residency and he has to tell us about it. Like, right now. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tun…

Marios Kritiotis and Jason Goebel are aboard the rockin’ April 2024 New Music Train today. They dish on new music from Cloud Nothings, Hovvdy, English Teacher and Boeckner. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Suburbs…

It’s a solo conductor on the April 2024 New Music Train to kick off the week. Urb Fernandez takes the train on a tour of New Jersey while telling us about new tracks from Old 97s, an album of Glen Campbell duets and Loon. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, …

It seems the April 2024 New Music Train has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and is steaming from Ireland to Scotland today. That means Liam McIndoe and Roger Grace are in charge, bringing you new tracks from Voom, Kite, Blues Pills, Seasick Steve and Tide Lines. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom…

The April 2024 New Music Train is picking up speed as we head towards the weekend. On board today are Bob Peterson and Paul Hayden, who bring us new releases from The Lemon Twigs, Total Strangers, Vampire Weekend and Killer Kin. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, A…

Jim has turned over the controls of the April 2024 New Music Train to Steven Routledge and Harris King, who keep it speeding down the tracks. They discuss new music from King Hannah, Airbag, Mount Kimbie and Somesurprises. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,…

Jim sets the April new music train in motion with new tracks from Jordan Ward, Will Hoge and Wunderhorse. Plus, a Talking Heads cover by Girl In Red. 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 rat…

Engineer, Writer, Guitarist and Thinker Steve Albini passed on this week. Patrick and Vasant discuss his legacy and influence. 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 …

Here’s another song-concept idea from Patrick. This one focuses on songs written about movies, which differs from soundtracks. You’ll hear John Vanderslice singing about a David Lynch film and Neil Young watching a Jim Jarmusch flick. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podca…

Patrick’s podcast grab-bag continues this week with an idea for a new series: Songs I Love… With Feedback. Which is just what it says, three songs Patrick loves that feature feedback. Your move, listener. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher …

Patrick came across a pair of albums from Los Angeles-area band Bpeople and thought our listeners might enjoy hearing about them. Led by singer/guitarist Alex Gibson, the music should appeal to fans of dark new wave post punk and early 1980s sounds. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotif…

We take a minute to wish the Ramblin’ Gamblin’ man from Detroit a happy 79th (and remind you of some other Bob Seger-related episodes we’ve done). 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/revie…

Patrick finishes up Perfect Pop week with an instrumental pick while wondering what possibilities lie within the large group of songs that are part of this special group. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPo…

Patrick was inspired by Scot Isom’s trio of Perfect Pop songs, so he gets into the act today with a song from 2007 by Blitzen Trapper. 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 o…

Scot Isom wraps up a trio of Perfect Pop selections with one from a band that came from Georgia… no, not that one! 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 Podcasts and…

Scot Isom is back for a second day of Perfect Pop and he goes north of the border for classic punk band DOA, who tear up a version of a well-known tune. 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…

Scot Isom sent in a few Perfect Pop picks and we dug into them to start the week. First up is a song from a New Zealand band that’s, you know, just about ping pong. 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.…

Meet Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho of the Lone Canary, an Americana/folk group from Rockford IL. The Lone Canary will play at Suburbs Fest on Sat Jun 22. Learn more about the Lone Canary and buy their music at thelonecanary.com Suburbs Fest will run June 20 to 22 at Pig Minds Brewing in the Rockford suburbs of Machesney Park. See you there! Info: s…

Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera are in the hosting chairs for a look at how the sound of the remix of the Replacements seminal 1985 album changed their perceptions of these classic songs. Here is the second part of their conversation. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts…

Mike Wagner and Nick Scalera are in the hosting chairs for a look at how the sound of the remix of the Replacements seminal 1985 album changed their perceptions of these classic songs. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or liste…

Suburbs Fest is June 20-22 in the Rockford IL area - with all events at Pig Minds Brewing. We talk with owners Brian and Kelly Endl about how they got started in craft brewing, the establishment's unique position as a vegan brewery and their interest in music. We want to see you at Suburbs Fest. Learn more at suburbspod.com/fest Learn more about Pi…

We talk power pop and record stores and Suburbs Fest with John Tallman of Rockford band Half Catholic. Half Catholic will play Sat Jun 22 at Suburbs Fest, at Pig Minds Brewing in the Rockford suburbs of Machesney Park IL. More info on the three-day Suburbs Fest is at suburbspod.com/fest List to Half Catholic at half-catholic.bandcamp.com or on othe…

It’s the final journey of the month for the March 2024 New Music train and it completes a classic American route: From New York City to Highland Park, California. That means Jason Goebel on one end and Eagle Rock Eddie on the other. They discuss new music from Future Islands, Good Morning, The Reds, Pinks and Purples and Keith Richards. Rockin' the…

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…