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On the occasion of his 100th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to Chuck Berry. They talk with writers Ed Ward and RJ Smith to assess Berry's place in the creation of rock n roll. They also talk with the session drummer who played with Berry in his final Chicago concert.

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Featured Songs:

Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958

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

Chuck Berry, "Roly Poly," After School Session, Chess, 1957

Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, "Ain't That Just Like a Woman (They'll Do It Every Time)," (Single), Decca, 1946

Joe Alexander and the Cubans, "Oh Maria," I Hope These Words Will Find You Well (Single), , 1954

Chuck Berry, "You Can't Catch Me," After School Session, Chess, 1957

Chuck Berry, "Almost Grown," Berry Is on Top, Chess, 1959

Chuck Berry, "Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)," Thirty Days (To Come Back Home) (Single), Chess, 1955

Muddy Waters, "She's All Right," She's All Right (Single), Chess, 1953

Chuck Berry, "Deep Feeling," After School Session, Chess, 1957

Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, "Ida Red," Ida Red (Single), Vocalion, 1939

Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," Maybellene (Single), Chess, 1955

Chuck Berry, "Carol," Carol (Single), Chess, 1958

Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Rock And Roll Music - Any Old Way You Choose It (The Complete Studio Recordings ... Plus!), Chess, 2014

Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," St. Louis to Liverpool, Chess, 1964

The Beach Boys, "Surfin' U.S.A.," Surfin' U.S.A., Capitol, 1963

The Beatles, "I Saw Her Standing There," I Want to Hold Your Hand (Single), Capitol, 1963

Bob Dylan, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965

Rolling Stones, "Brown Sugar," Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones, 1971

Simon and Garfunkel, "Kodachrome / Mabellene," The Concert in Central Park (Live), Geffen, 1982

Nina Simone, "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," High Priestess of Soul, Phillips, 1967

T. Rex, "Get It On," Electric Warrior, Reprise, 1971

Bruce Springsteen, "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)," The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, Columbia, 1980

Emmylous Harris, "(You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros, 1976

Sex Pistols, "Johnny B. Goode," The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, Virgin, 1979

Buck Owens, "Johnny B. Goode," Buck Owens in London "Live", Capitol, 1969

Peter Tosh, "Johnny B. Goode," Mama Africa, EMI, 1983

Judas Priest, "Johnny B. Goode," Ram It Down, Columbia, 1988

LL Cool J, "Go Cut Creator Go," Bigger and Deffer, Def Jam, 1987

Chuck Berry, "Nadine (Is It You)," Nadine (Single), Chess, 1964

Stevie Wonder, "Sir Duke," Songs In The Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a band you may know through covers of their songs, even if you’ve never heard the originals. A recent reissue from Third Man Records gives the band some overdue recognition.

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Sound Opinions senior producer Alex Claiborne has a conversation with drag queen, DJ and singer-songwriter Trixie Mattel. They discuss the process of making her Halloween-inspired EP, 'Til Death Do Us Part. They also talk about Trixie's YouTube special, Trixie's Halloween Mattelathon, which expertly combines her comedic chops, musical acumen and love for the spooky season.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season with a contemporary Halloween playlist, from pop hits to underground gems. They also hear picks from the production staff and the Sound Opinions scholars.

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Featured Songs:

Haute & Freddy, "Freaks," Big Disgrace, Atlantic, 2026

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

Fizzle Like a Flood, "Ambulance," Black Walls and William Hall, self-released, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, "Vampire," Guts, Geffen, 2023

Trixie Mattel, "Vampire," Til Death Do Us Part, PEG, 2026

Fontaines D.C., "Romance," Romance, XL, 2024

Grimes, "Oblivion," Visions, 4AD, 2012

Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023

Slayyyter, "Cannibalism!," WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, Columbia, 2026

Billie Eilish, "Bury a Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019

Harry Styles, "Two Ghosts," Harry Styles, Erskine, 2017

Boyz4Now with the Belchers, "I Love You So Much (It's Scary)," The Bob's Burgers Music Album, Sub Pop, 2016

Lady Gaga, "Bloody Mary," Born This Way, Interscope, 2011

Disasterpeace, "Title," It Follows (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Milan, 2015

John Carpenter, "Myer's House," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983

John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983

Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet (Original MGM Soundtrack), Planet, 1976

Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo (Original Motion Picture Score), Varèse Sarabande, 1995

John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017

John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979

Alexander 23, "I Hate You So Much," I Hate You So Much (Single), Interscope, 2020

The Goldstars, "Let Your Freak Flag Fly (It's Halloween Night)," The Halloween Album, Mordorlorff, 2026

Princess Chelsea, "Cigarette Duet," Lil' Golden Book, Lil' Chef, 2011

Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode, Pickwick, 1972

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In this bonus episode, Greg praises a proto-shoegaze band—and its reclusive singer—who never got the acclaim he thinks they deserved.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young, Chaka Khan, The Tubs and This is Lorelei. They also bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket from the Tombs, and hear from some listeners.

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Featured Songs:

This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

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

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Second Song," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Casting Me Away From You," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "I'll Love You Forever," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Day After Day," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Earth Girl," Second Song, Reprise, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Always Love the Challenge," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Curious Subject," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Cool You Down (feat. Sia)," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

Chaka Khan, "Now and Forever," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026

This Is Lorelei, "Oh No Now My," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

This Is Lorelei, "The Singer in My Band," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

Michael Kiwanuka, "Summer Clothes," Fudge, Polydor, 2026

Michael Kiwanuka, "Love In My Heart," Fudge, Polydor, 2026

Michael Kiwanuka, "Steve's Paradise," Fudge, Polydor, 2026

The Tubs, "Who's Gonna Love You Now," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

The Tubs, "Heaven or London," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

The Tubs, "If You Don't Love Me," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

The Tubs, "Do Yourself a Favor," Hard Life, Merge, 2026

Rocket from the Tombs, "Ain't it Fun (Live)," The Day The Earth Met The...(Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002

Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," Black Record, Fire, 2015

Sweeping Promises, "Accent," You Say I Romanticize, Sub Pop, 2026

Neil Young, "Imagine," America: A Tribute to Heroes, Interscope, 2001

AFI, "Fall Children," All Hallow's E.P., Nitro, 1999

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In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose songs lovingly parody entire musical genres–from Eurodance to country, pop-punk and beyond.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. They revisit an interview with the songwriter from 2018 and dissect his debut album with author Erin Osmon.

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Featured Songs:

John Prine, "How Lucky," Pink Cadillac, Elektra, 1979

John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Sour Grapes," Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972

Steve Goodman, "City of New Orleans," Steve Goodman, Buddah, 1971

John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

New Lost City Ramblers, "No Depression In Heaven," Songs from the Depression , Smithsonian Folkways, 1959

The Carter Family, "The Wandering Boy," The Wandering Boy (Single), Victor, 1927

John Prine, "Sweet Revenge," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973

John Prine, "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986

John Prine, "If You Don't Want My Love," Bruised Orange, Asylum, 1978

John Prine, "God Only Knows," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "Bad Boy," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986

John Prine, "All The Best," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991

John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995

John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Boundless Love," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

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

John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Clay Pigeons," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

John Prine, "Summer's End," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

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

John Prine, "Caravan of Fools," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018

John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966

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

The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975

Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970

Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969

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

The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976

The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007

Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991

Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991

Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009

Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979

Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

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

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In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.

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In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.

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Featured Songs:

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

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

Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015

Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990

Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972

Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995

Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

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In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since.

Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man. He recounts his pivotal role in turning Stax Records in Memphis into one of the greatest record labels in American history. The hosts also review the new album from Alabama Shakes.

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Featured Songs:

Sam & Dave, "I Thank You," I Thank You, Atlantic, 1968

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

Alabama Shakes, "Another Life," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Waist Deep," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Tea Time," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Garden," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Sam & Dave, "Soul Man," Soul Men, Stax, 1967

Johnnie Taylor, "I Had A Dream," Wanted: One Soul Singer, Stax, 1967

Clyde McPhatter, "A Lover's Question," (Single), Atlantic, 1958

Bing Crosby, "The Old Grey Mare," On The Sentimental Side, Collectors' Choice Music, 2010

Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," Walking The Dog, Stax, 1963

Sam & Dave, "A Place Nobody Can Find," (Single), Stax, 1965

Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know," (Single), Stax, 1966

The Soul Children, "Give 'Em Love," Soul Children, Stax, 1969

Albert King, "Personal Manager," Born Under A Bad Sign, Stax, 1967

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded of when he heard the muzak version of it in the grocery store.

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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 pay tribute to Dolly Parton.

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Featured Songs:

Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026

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

Dolly Parton, "Jolene," Jolene, RCA Victor, 1974

Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980

Dolly Parton, "Down from Dover," The Fairest of Them All, RCA Victor, 1970

Dolly Parton, "Cash on the Barrelhead," The Grass Is Blue, Sugar Hill and Blue Eye, 1999

Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter, "Aba Daba Honeymoon," Aba Daba Honeymoon (Single), MGM, 1950

Ado, "Vivarium," Vivarium (Single), Capitol, 2026

Prisoner, "La femme qui s'était faite toute seule," Prisoner, Wicked Cool, 2026

Hemlocke Springs, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Ankles," The Apple Tree Under The Sea, Good Luck Have Fun, 2025

Nia Archives, "Danger," Emotional Junglist, Hijinxx, 2026

Kelly Hogan, "The Song of the Great Licking," Congressman Davy: A Musical, Plenty Tuff, 2026

St. Divine, "Spit," The Devil You Know, Reel to Reel, 2026

Park Hills Circle, "The Way Up," All of a Sudden, Pravda, 2026

Absolute Grey, "More Walnuts," live at CBGB's 1985, Real Gone , 2026

The Odyssey Cult, "The Yeti's Eyes," Vol. 3, Silver Current, 2026

The Jaws of Brooklyn, "Lie to Me," Unstoppable, Weekend Furlough, 2026

David Porter, "Soul Man," The Classics, Made in Memphis, 2019

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In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur. In 1994, Melissa was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when she joined Hole as a bassist for the “Live Through This” world tour. They talk about Melissa’s memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and about Courtney Love, Billy Corgan and the power of music. Jim and Greg also review the new album from Steve Lacy.

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Featured Songs:

Melissa Auf der Maur, "Followed the Waves," Auf der Maur, Capitol, 2004

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

Steve Lacy, "is it cool? (feat. SZA)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Steve Lacy, "oh yeah?," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Steve Lacy, "pure colour (feat. Erykah Badu)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Hole, "Reasons to Be Beautiful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "I Think That I Would Die," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "Violet," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "Celebrity Skin," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Malibu," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Awful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Doll Parts," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album.

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After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, she quickly became a top tier indie rock act. All of her skills were on display when Courtney Barnett joined hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for an interview and intimate solo performance in front of an audience. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens.

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Featured Songs:

Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

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

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Bobby," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Never Going Back!," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "The Outside," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "The Governor's Waltz," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Why Did You Miss It?," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Florida Water Blues," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Javelina," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Riding," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Twisted Teens, "Guided Thunder," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026

Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Nirvana, "Heart-Shaped Box," In Utero, DGC, 1993

Courtney Barnett, "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Elevator Operator (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Small Poppies," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Aqua Profunda!," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Depreston," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

The Go-Betweens, "Streets of Your Town," 16 Lovers Lane, Mushroom, 1988

Courtney Barnett, "Depreston (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Kim's Caravan," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Dead Fox (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Courtney Barnett, "Boxing Day Blues," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015

Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

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