It’s a cross-continental August 2024 New Music train today, with Bob Peterson starting the journey from Wisconsin and Roger Grace (with some help from his wife Hilary!) tearing up the tracks from Scotland. They will give you plenty to listen to in the form of new music from Futurebirds feat. Waxahatchee, X, Say She She, Hamish Hawk, The Last Dinner…

The day the music died, nah, its not all bad, it’s actually kinda *good*. Join us as we ride through recent January releases from big pop names like Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande, uncover fresh releases from independent like Australia’s Eunuchs and London’s Skydaddy. It’s a chaotic, mega mash up music review show that’s going to take the internet by …

Howdy, y'all! This week's guest is the supremely talented Waxahatchee AKA Katie Crutchfield! Katie and Caleb talk about the differences between musicians and comedians, her latest album, her love of Tom Petty, touring, and much more! Be sure to check out Yeehaw! A Benefit Show for Kansas City Tenants featuring Caleb, Katie, and so many more amazing…

The August 2024 New Music train makes its final trip of the month before getting tuned up for September’s journeys. We let Sunny Varney take it home, with rockin’ new music from Blues Pills, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge and Creeping Jean. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google…

We have a solo conductor on the August 2024 New Music train today and Scot Isom is more than up to the challenge, giving us many new music tips that he discovered last month, with a focus on tunes from The The and Jesse Welles. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Am…

The August 2024 New Music train is steaming into a new week and today, Harris King and Jason Goebel are on board to clue you in to new music from Mystery Waitress, RVG, Common and Pete Rock, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spot…

Kevin Porter and Paul Hayden are piloting the August 2024 New Music train today and that is good news for you, listener. Lots of gleaming guitars and soaring melodies are on tap as they discuss new songs from Starflyer 59, New Starts, Chime School and Goodnight Sunrise. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includ…

We’re so glad to see you! This week’s guest is the wonderful and talented Briston Maroney! Briston and Caleb talk everything from Johnny Cash, the life of a touring musician, private corporate gigs, a unique encounter with Sully from Monsters Inc, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full video episodes! https://youtube.com/@sooootru…

The August New Music train has been turned over to the listeners and Chief Engineer Steven Routledge takes us through new music from Oceanator and Futurebirds feat. Waxahatchee. We also hear his thoughts on our recent Book Nook on Creation Records. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify…

The August New Music train is gathering steam and Patrick is on board today to talk about the return of one of his favorites, Japanese noise duo Melt-Banana, who have released their first album since 2013 (“3+5”). Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, …

Jim kicks off August 2024 new music with rockin' tracks from Dive Time, Wishy and the Hard Quartet. Plus, an Elvis Costello cover from Margo Price. 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/…

We wrap up our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! episodes, recorded in August at Jammin' Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: Bar/None recording artists The Paranoid Style. Songs: 1. Beyond Petition 2. Murder: The Experience 3. Are You Loathsome Tonight? 4. Print the Legend 5. Turpitude Buy the Paranoid Style's music at bar-none.com/store or theparano…

The third episode from our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! night, recorded in August at Jammin' Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: Americana singer-songwriter Justin Trawick. Songs: 1. Back of the Line 2. Five and Dime 3. Life in the Middle 4. All the Places That I’ve Been Buy Justin Trawick's music on Bandcamp at justintrawick.bandcamp.com. Learn…

Thanks for stopping by! This week’s guest is the wonderful and talented Bob The Drag Queen! Bob and Caleb talk football positions, touring with Madonna, the concept of straight people, a harrowing experience at an Amish party, and much more! To help us in honoring the memory of Bob’s mother, please join us in supporting Black Girls Code! https://ww…

The second episode from our Rockin' the Suburbs Live! night, recorded in August at Jammin Java in Vienna VA. Today's special guest: rock band Shallow Planet. Songs: 1. Subconscious Queen 2. In the Know 3. Fire in the Sky 4. Strike a Match Stream Shallow Planet's music on Spotify or other major platforms. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcas…

It's the Still Listening Single Showdown! Join Eliot, Jules, Jonnie and Rachael as they go through recent singles and find out which they think is number one. Artists Featured: Sabrina Carpenter, Geordie Greep, Fontaines D.C., Yaeji, Laura Marling, Kevin Abstract and Amyl and the Sniffers. #SabrinaCarpenter #Singer #PopMusic #GeordieGreep #BlackMid…

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It's the Still Listening Single Showdown! Join Eliot, Jules and Sam as they go through recent singles and find out which they think is number 1. Artists Featured: Vampire Weekend, Kings Of Leon, Lime Garden, MGMT, SZA, Pregoblin, A.G. Cook #vampireweekend #mgmt #kingsofleon #limegarden #sza #pregoblin #charlixcx…

It's the Still Listening Single Showdown! Join Eliot, Jules and Rachael as they go through recent singles and find out which they think is number 1. Artists Featured: Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, illuminati hotties, Kamasi Washington, Caroline Polachek, Alien Chicks and L'Impératrice. #illuminatihotties #sabrinacarpenter #kendricklamar #kamas…

It's a week of Rockin' the Suburbs Live! episodes, recorded in August at Jammin Java in Vienna VA. First up is singer-songwriter Billy Coulter. Songs: 1. Haven’t You Fallen in Love With Me Yet? 2. Lighthouse Keeper 3. Station Wagon Learn more about Billy Coulter at billycoulter.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podc…

Welcome to Roots Rednecks and Radicals, where we dive deep into the stories behind the music you love. I'm your host, Will Houk, and today we have an incredibly special guest who has been captivating audiences with her raw, emotive sound and storytelling prowess. She’s a singer-songwriter whose unique blend of Americana, folk, and country has garne…

Book Nook week comes to a close with a look at a detailed book about Chris Bell, the enigmatic “other half” of Big Star. 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…

Patrick continues his dive into Memphis music by discussing a unique 1995 book written by Robert Gordon, “It Came From Memphis.” 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 Appl…

Patrick and Vasant Ramamurthy are back to conclude their conversation on the history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher a…

Patrick is joined today by Vasant Ramamurthy to discuss the incredible history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tun…

Patrick recently rediscovered a fantastic book by Holly George-Warren about Alex Chilton. “A Man Called Destruction” takes you beyond Big Star and the Box Tops and puts you inside Alex’s world. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn.…

In this episode of Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals, we're diving into the captivating world of Fruition, a band that masterfully blends folk, Americana, and bluegrass into a unique soundscape. Known for their stunning three-part harmonies and infectious energy, Fruition brings a fresh twist to traditional music while staying true to its roots. Join u…

Today’s episode is very simple: “Indianapolis” by the Bottle Rockets is a perfect pop song. 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 share it with your fri…

It's a historic episode! The first ever TWO guest interview! Our guests today are the hilarious Brooke Averick and Connor Wood! Brooke, Connor, and Caleb talk day job nightmares, starting a commune, Garfield, the possibility of Brooke and Connor ending up together one day, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! htt…

The July 2024 New Music train takes its final trip today (before resting and fueling up for next month), so it’s appropriate that we have a special episode. Highland Park Harry, Echo Park Jimmy and David Lynch all make appearances, discussing new music from Enumclaw, Fontaines D.C., Cardinals and Billie Joe Armstrong’s Jesse Malin tribute. And Davi…

The July 2024 New Music train is in European territory today, making the journey from Sweden to Scotland. That means Niklas Nygårds and Roger Grace are on board and in this episode they tell us about new songs from Augustin Parsy, The Lathums, Lo Rays and The Linda Lindas. Plus, the worldwide debut of Roger’s theme music! Rockin' the Suburbs on App…

The July 2024 New Music train is on a mid-America trip today, chugging from the suburbs of Kansas City to Illinois. That puts Scot Isom and Sunny Varney in charge and they tell us about new tunes from Jesse Welles, The Gaslight Anthem (feat. Bully), Stone Theory, Jupiter Cyclops, and Smoke Stack Rhino. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim …

We’re into a new week and the July 2024 New Music train steams on. Enrique Cruz and Jason Goebel are on the controls today, giving you the lowdown on new music from Melissa Carper, Johnny Blue Skies and Phish. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stit…

In this episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals we sit down with the evocative and soulful artist Tom Vandenavond, whose music captures the heart and spirit of classic Americana. With a rich blend of storytelling and melodies that pay homage to traditional roots while embracing contemporary influences like Rambling Jack Elliot, and John Prine, Vande…

Liam McIndoe and Harris King have taken over control of the July 2024 New Music train. They will inform you of new music from Best Bets, Violet Hirst, Bill Callahan, Wild Powwers, so sit back, relax and enjoy your journey. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,…

The July 2024 New Music Train is steaming through America’s heartland today, with Bob Peterson and Paul Hayden at the controls. They will tell you about new records from Parlor Greens, The Breaks Inc., Wand, Beachwood Sparks and Say She She. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Googl…

Welcome back! This week's guest is the hilarious and talented Jaboukie Young-White! Jaboukie and Caleb talk directing styles, doing comedy in Chicago, the magical act of turning 30, dating in New York, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! https://youtube.com/@sooootruepod?si=v6jSeGm7tdow05Rg Join our Patreon for …

Trusted New Music conductors Kevin Porter and Jay Ignacio are on board the July 2024 New Music Train today and they dish on new tunes from Jessica Bourdreaux, Parannoul and Toe on today’s episode. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tune…

The New Music train is fully stocked for a trip and Steven Routledge and Adam Coop are onboard and ready to roll. On this episode, they discuss new music from Pannoul, Elephant Tree/Lowrider and Jack White. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitche…

Welcome to today’s episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals, where we dive deep into the heart of honky tonk with none other than country singer-songwriter Jesse Daniel. In this special interview, Jesse shares the stories and experiences that fuel his music, offering an inside look at his journey through the world of classic country and modern honky …

Jim kicks off July 2024 new music with rockin' tracks from Irked, Pack Rat and Ashley Monroe. 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 show on Apple Podcasts and share it with yo…

Harris King was inspired by episode 1862 to go back to favorite album by Die Toten Hosen, which was inspired by “A Clockwork Orange.” Listen in as he discusses the record – and speaks some German! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tune…

Kevin Bartlett calls the Suburban Party Line with updates on Phish, Elvis and a bone of contention. Which happens to involve Patrick and Loverboy. 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…

Howdy, y'all! This week's guest is the hilarious Devon Walker! Caleb and Devon talk buffets, growing up country-adjacent in Texas, Saturday Night Live, life on the road, and much more in this special episode filmed in the heart of New York City! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! https://youtube.com/@sooootruepod?si=v6jSeGm7t…

In a development that should surprise no one, Patrick messed up and failed to include Niklas Nygards’ contribution to June 2024 New Music. We correct that oversight on today’s episode and Niklas tells us about tunes from Fantastic Cat, Indochine and Sabrina Carpenter. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin…

Martin Phillipps, visionary songwriter and leader of legendary Flying Nun band The Chills, passed on July 28th. Nick Scalera joins Patrick for this episode, and with heavy hearts they discuss Martin's legacy. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitc…

We wrap up our Live from Suburbs Fest series with Rockford saxophonist and singer Amanee Avery (aka the Saxchick). She performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Thanks to everyone who helped make Suburbs Fest 2024 a success. Live songs: 1. "Freddy's Strut" 2. "I Can Play All Night" Playout song: "Couldn't Handle Me,"…

Episode 5 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Chicago singer-songwriter Phil Yates, a friend of the pod, performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Live songs: 1. "Burn It Down, Bernadette" 2. "Was I the Driver?" 3. "Middle of Forever After" Playout song: "I Can't Wait," from Phil Yates & the Affiliates' album "…

Episode 4 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-songwriter Michael Whyte performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Come experience a reunion of old friends. Live songs: 1. "Where the Blue Skies Fell" 2. "To Mexico" Playout song: "Cash and the Carters," from the Blind Robins' album "Panorama Valley" …

Welcome back! This week’s guest is the fabulous Dylan Mulvaney! Dylan and Caleb talk about everything from Broadway Musicals, in flight emergencies, the South of France, Judy Garland, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! https://youtube.com/@sooootruepod?si=v6jSeGm7tdow05Rg Join our Patreon for an exclusive exten…