Rockin' the Suburbs

On this election day, if you found yourself wondering what the 19th Amendment, the birth of commercial radio and “Crazy Blues” by Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds have in common, then this is the episode for you! Listen as Patrick ties all the threads together.

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Patrick bought a new book recently and wants to tell you about it. John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes is a different kind of autobiography, but contains multitudes for those who are enamored of the legendary British DJ John Peel. Hear Patrick’s take of the book in this episode.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

A new album has been inducted into the Rockin’ the Suburbs Bob Dylan Hall of Fame! Paul Hayden selects the legendary concert from 1966, recorded in Manchester on May 17. It’s also known as The Royal Albert Hall Concert or the Judas Concert. Thank you, Paul!

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

It’s the last run for the September 2026 New Music Train as it heads back to the depot for some rest before its Rocktober excursions next month. Closing out the new music picks are Mark Neese (Echo and the Bunnymen), Justin Steiner (The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon) and Patrick (Haruomi Hosono). Thanks to all who contributed this month!

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The September 2026 New Music Train is taking in the Big Apple today, picking up Jason Goebel at Grand Central and touring around the five boroughs while the music blasts. Jason is cueing up new tracks from The War on Drugs, Sylvan Esso and Role Model.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The itinerary takes the September 2026 New Music Train from Scotland to Illinois, with Roger Grace and Sunny Varney leading the way. That’s a dynamic new music combination and they provide the latest on new tracks from The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain and Castle.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The September 2026 New Music Train is on a Dublin journey today, with Liam McIndoe at the controls. He’s got a big sack of new tracks, featuring the magically melancholy Arab Strap, the howling noise of Chat Pile and a cover of a Mazzy Star song from Nadia Reid.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The September 2026 New Music Train is in for some suffering today – Suffern, New York, that is! That’s where Kurt Gallagher is waiting on the platform with an armful of new music picks. Listen along as Kurt fills us in on new tracks from This is the Kit, Sylvan Esso, The Tubs and Mike Viola.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

A pair of Kings are at the controls of the September 2026 New Music Train today and tasty new tunes is the destination. Rachel and Harris have the stereo cranked up and new music from Joe Goddard, Pitschouse, The Drin, Protomartyr and Blondeshell is blasting. Enjoy the journey!

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The September 2026 New Music train is back on the tracks and the listeners take over today. Up first, as always, is Steven Routledge. He picks the growling indie rock of Lily Seabird and the Americana of Ian Noe. Kevin Porter selects a broad range of styles in songs from Jawdropped, This Is Lorelei and Al Doyle.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim gets the September New Music Train rolling with songs by Slimdan, Sundots, Caroline Rose and My Morning Jacket with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Songs:
- Slimdan "2 Dollar Bill" from "Focus Group" (Harbour)
- Sundots "Someone Else's Song" from "On the Quay" (Nettwerk)
- Caroline Rose "Hello Again, Jim" from "Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall" (Suck)
- My Morning Jacket with Preservation Hall Jazz Band "Like a Hurricane" from "Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young, Vol. 2 - Out of the Blue" (Cinema)

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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com/

Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear the story of The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings. In the final part of the series, the story of the entire five-song EP comes together.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear the story of The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings. In part two, Niklas and Steven discuss the lead-off and second tracks from the EP.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear the story of The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings. In part one, the genesis of the project and discussion of the lead single.

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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Patrick set out to find the origins of the term Rocktober and though he was distracted halfway through his research, he found out a few things of interest. Hit play to learn what he learned, dear listener. Happy Rocktober to all.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com and http://frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Day Five of our recordings from Suburbs Fest 2026. Today, enjoy a performance by singer-songwriter Jodie Manross, recording at the Corner Lounge in Knoxville TN.

Songs:

- "Marie"
- "Loving You is More Lonely than Being Alone"
- "Living"
- "Pull of the Moon"

Learn more about Jodie at http://jodiemanross.com

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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com/

Day Four of our recordings from Suburbs Fest 2026. Today, enjoy a performance by alt-pop/rock performer Shayla McDaniel.

Live songs:

- "Depend On"
- "Pretending for Real"
- "Wild Dreamer"

Playout song:

- "Good Thoughts for Bad Times" from the album "Pretending for Real"

Learn more about Shayla and buy her music and merch at http://shaylamcdaniel.com or at http://shaylamcdaniel.bandcamp.com

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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com/

Day Three of our recordings from Suburbs Fest 2026. Today, we talk with music journalist Wayne Bledsoe about the Knoxville scene and other music stuffs.

Playout song: "Native Son" by the Judybats

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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com/

Day Two of our live recordings from Suburbs Fest. Today up is Alan Garcia of rock band Civil Strife, in a rare solo performance.

Live songs:

- "In Our Memory"
- "When the Bitter Was Sweet"

Playout song: "When the Sun Goes Down in Portland" by Civil Strife

Learn more about Civil Strife at http://civilstrifeofficial.com

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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit http://quartjar.bandcamp.com/