Sound Opinions

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of rare holiday music, for their annual celebration of unexpected holiday deep cuts.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg is away on vacation, but Jim is here to pay tribute to two musical icons we’ll deeply miss after their passing in late 2025: reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff and soul guitar legend Steve Cropper.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They’ll also hear selections from their production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats discusses his new book, "This Year: 365 Songs Annotated: A Book of Days" and his new album "Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan" with Sound Opinions producer Andrew Gill. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes' 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band's history, the rich music and they interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. Jim and Greg also review the latest from Tortoise.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Yes, "Awaken," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Yes, "Going For the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977The Beatles, "A Day In the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Yes, "Close To The Edge," Close To The Edge, Atlantic, 1972Yes, "Time and a Word," Time and a Word, Atlantic, 1970Yes, "I've Seen All Good People A. Your Move, B. All Good People," The Yes Album, Atlantic, 1971Yes, "Roundabout," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971Yes, "The Ancient," Tales from Topographic Oceans, Atlantic, 1973Yes, "Turn of the Century," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Yes, "Parallels," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Yes, "Wonderous Stories," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Tortoise, "Vexations," Touch, International Anthem, 2025Tortoise, "Night Gang," Touch, International Anthem, 2025Tortoise, "Promenade à deux," Touch, International Anthem, 2025Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Merge, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim shares a Kot-esque pick from a band named after someone very dear to him.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

In this bonus DIJ, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, as well as the 50th anniversary of one of his classic albums.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Alan Light about his book “Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.” They discuss the music, history and why younger generations are still listening to this record almost 50 years after its release.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Fleetwood Mac, "I Don't Want to Know," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Fleetwood Mac, "Don't Stop," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Second Hand News," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Silver Springs (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997Fleetwood Mac, "You Make Loving Fun," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Gold Dust Woman," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Go Your Own Way," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Buckingham Nicks, "Frozen Love," Buckingham Nicks, Polydor, 1973Fleetwood Mac, "Tusk," Tusk, Warner Bros., 1979Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Never Going Back," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Songbird," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977Fleetwood Mac, "Landslide (Live)," The Dance, Reprise, 1997Alanis Morissette, "Thank U," Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Maverick, 1998See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

In this bonus DIJ, Jim picks a song from the ’80s that’s as relevant now as it was then.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

If you love this show and you're able to pitch in, now is the time to pledge your support.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about The Cars with Bill Janovitz, the author of a new book on the band. The book makes the case that The Cars are an underrated band. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Irish post-punk band, Sprints.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Cars, "Candy-O," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sprints, "Descartes," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025Sprints, "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025Sprints, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slangs and Sub Pop, 2025Buffalo Tom, "Late at Night," Big Red Letter Day, Beggars Banquet, 1993The Cars, "Just What I Needed," The Cars, Elektra, 1978The Cars, "Good Times Roll," The Cars, Elektra, 1978The Cars, "My Best Friend's Girl," The Cars, Elektra, 1978The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984The Cars, "Heartbeat City," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984The Cars, "Dangerous Type," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979The Cars, "Let's Go," Candy-O, Elektra, 1979Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

In this bonus DIJ, Greg digs into the soundtrack from one of his recent film outings. The score comes from an innovative rock guitarist turned composer.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot follow up a recent episode paying tribute to the sun with another set of songs about a celestial body. This time, they share their favorite songs about the moon — along with picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "Mr. Moonlight," Beatles for Sale, Parlophone, 1964The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Wire, "A Mutual Friend," 154, Harvest, 1979R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992Songs:Ohia, "Blue Chicago Moon," Didn't It Rain, Secretly Canadian, 2002Credence Clearwater Revival, "Bad Moon Rising," Green River, Fantasy, 1969Janelle Monáe, "Many Moons," Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), Bad Boy, 2007Brian Eno, "St. Elmo's Fire," Another Green World, Island, 1975Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Luna," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976Mitski, "My Love Mine All Mine," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972Thin Lizzy, "Dancing in the Moonlight - Live," Live and Dangerous', Philips, 1978Los Lobos, "Kiko and the Lavendar Moon," Kiko, Slash, 1992The Rolling Stones, "Child of the Moon," Jumpin' Jack Flash / Child Of The Moon (Single), Decca, 1968Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972Willie Nelson, "Darkness on the Face of the Earth," ...And Then I Wrote, Liberty, 1962Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner (Expanded & Remastered), Reprise, 2003Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, The Grapevine, 1994SOFT PLAY, "Punk's Dead," HEAVY JELLY, BMG, 2024The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Reprise, 1971The Cars, "Drive," Heartbeat City, Elektra, 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a krautrock band so obscure they didn’t even make the cut in the definitive book on the genre he’s been reading.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

On October 14th, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist D'Angelo died at the age of 51. Throughout his too short life, he made three unforgettable albums and cemented his legacy as one of the great artists of his time. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to D'Angelo by talking about his life, career and musical impact. They'll also revisit their classic album dissection of D'Angelo's masterpiece, Voodoo.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967D'Angelo, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995D'Angelo, "Playa Playa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "One Mo'gin," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Africa," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "The Root," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Send It On," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo, "Feel like Makin' Love," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "Sugah Daddy," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "The Charade," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "1000 Deaths," Black Messiah, RCA, 2014David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, RCA, 1972See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Tony Fitzpatrick was a Chicago artist, poet, actor, and someone who embodied the spirit of the city itself. Tony died on October 11, 2025, at the age of 66. In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Fitzpatrick with a song from one of the artist's long-time collaborators, Steve Earle.--Celebrate the life of Tony Fitzpatrick on Sunday, November 23rd at Metro Chicago. 3730 N. Clark St 3pm - 6pm. Doors at 2pm.--Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rough Trade collaborators Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee about their contributions to the music industry and their new label River Lea, which focuses on Irish folk music. The hosts also review the buzzy new album from indie rockers, Geese.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Lankum, "Cold Old Fire," Cold Old Fire, Self Released, 2014The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Geese, "Taxes," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Geese, "Islands of Men," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Geese, "Trinidad," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Geese, "Half Real," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Brighde Chaimbeul, "An Léimras / Harris Dance," The Reeling, River Lea, 2019Raw Bar Collective, "Baile Mhúirne (feat. Nell Ní Chróinín)," Ag Fogairt an Lae, Self Released, 2016The Wolfe Tones, "Come Out Ye Black & Tans," Let The People Sing, Dolphin, 1972Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lisa O'Neill, "All the Tired Horses," All the Tired Horses (Single), Rough Trade, 2022John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over the Wall, See the Sky, River Lea, 2023Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Ye Vagabonds, "An Island," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022Poor Creature, "Adieu Lovely Eireann," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Public Image Ltd, "Flowers of Romance," Flowers of Romance, Virgin, 1981ANOHNI, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Rough Trade, 2023Robert Wyatt, "The Age of Self," Old Rottenhat, Rough Trade, 1985The Smiths, "Frankly, Mr. Shankly," The Queen Is Dead, Rough Trade, 1986John Fogerty, "Zanz Kant Danz," Centerfield, Warner Bros, 1984Swell Maps, "The Helicopter Spies," Jane from Occupied Europe, Rough Trade, 1980See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim gets "reaal!" about his love of disco with this groovy track.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with record producer and author Arthur Baker about his new book, Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms. The hosts also review the new album from Wednesday.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original 12" Version)," Looking for the Perfect Beat, Tommy Boy, 1982The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025Wednesday, "Candy Breath," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025Wednesday, "Townies," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025Wednesday, "Gary's II," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025Wednesday, "The Way Love Goes," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025New Order, "Confusion," Confusion, Factory, 1983Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock: The Album, Tommy Boy, 1986Run-D.M.C., "It's Like That," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984Thundercat, "Walk On By (feat. Kendrick Lamar)," Drunk, Brainfeeder, 2017Marvin Gaye, "Sexual Healing," Midnight Love, Columbia, 1982New Order, "Thieves Like Us," Thieves Like Us, Factory, 1983Bruce Springsteen, "Dancing In The Dark (Blaster Mix)," Dancing In The Dark, CBS, 1985Artists United Against Apartheid, "Sun City," Sun City, Manhattan, 1985Warpaint, "Love Is to Die," Warpaint, Rough Trade, 2014See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sonny Curtis, the undersung artist who wrote the original version of "I Fought the Law" with The Crickets. Sonny died on September 19, 2025, at the age of 88.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the book Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock," Planet Rock (Single), Tommy Boy, 1982See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Rick Davies, the legendary keyboardist and co-founder of Supertramp, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at age 81.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also hear picks from their production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Frankie and the Witch Fingers, "Total Reset," Trash Classic, Greenway, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967AnAkA, "CRISIS OF THE CONCRETE," CRISIS OF THE CONCRETE (Single), AKTIV8, 2025Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions, "Jesus Freak," ameriCONa Pt. 1: Educate Freeloaders to Buy Art, self-released, 2025Low Girl, "Overgrown," Overgrown (Single), self-released, 2025Love Story in Blood Red, "Jackknife," Everything's Everywhere, Good Times Rock N Roll Club, 2025Sharp Pins, "Every Time I Hear," Radio DDR, Perennial Death, 2025Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, "Blow It Up," Press Start, self-released, 2025Tombstones in their Eyes, "I Am Cold," Asylum Harbour, Kitten Robot, 2024Jens Lekman, "A Tuxedo Sewn For Two," Songs For Other People's Weddings, Secretly Canadian, 2025Thank, "Do It Badly," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Big Scary Monsters Recording Company, 2024Molly Nilsson, "How Much is The World," Amateur, Night School, 2025The Cords, "Fabulist," The Cords, Skep Wax / Slumberland, 2025Jeffrey Foskett, "I live for the Sun," Stars in the Sand, The Pop Collective, 2004The Lucksmiths, "Sunlight in a Jar," Warmer Corners, Candle Records, 2005The Way Down Wanderers, "Your Will is a Wildflower," Path to Follow - EP, Self-Released, 2014Sly and the Family Stone, "Runnin' Away," There's a Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to drummer Jim Kimball of Laughing Hyenas, Mule, Jesus Lizard, and more. Jim died on August 27, 2025, at the age of 59.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Chris Deville about his new book, "Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion." The hosts also review the new album from The Hives.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Postal Service, "Such Great Heights," Give Up, Sub Pop, 2003The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025The Hives, "Enough is Enough," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025The Hives, "Hooray Hooray Hooray," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025The Hives, "Path of Most Resistance," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025The Hives, "O.C.D.O.D.," The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, PIAS, 2025The Dismemberment Plan, "The Face of the Earth," Change, Desoto, 2001Sufjan Stevens, "Jacksonville," Illinois, Rough Trade, 2005Best Coast, "California Nights," California Nights, Harvest, 2015Belle and Sebastian, "Asleep on a Sunbeam," Dear Catastrophe Waitress, Rough Trade, 2003Death Cab for Cutie, "We Looked Like Giants," Transatlanticism, Barsuk, 2003The Dismemberment Plan, "The City," Emergency & I, Desoto, 1999The Decemberists, "The Engine Driver," Picaresque, Kill Rock Stars, 2005Vampire Weekend, "M79," Vampire Weekend, XL, 2008Thank, "Control," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Big Scary Monsters Recording Company, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim shares what might be the quintessential one-hit wonder, but in classic Sound Opinions fashion, the cover he's picked is as obscure as they come.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate 50 years of Patti Smith’s “Horses” with a classic album dissection. They also review the new album by Margo Price.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Margo Price, "Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025Margo Price, "Red Eye Flight," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025Margo Price, "Wild at Heart," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025Margo Price, "Love Me Like You Used to Do (feat. Tyler Childers)," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025Margo Price, "I Just Don't Give a Damn," Hard Headed Woman, Loma Vista, 2025Patti Smith, "Free Money," Horses, Arista, 1975Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye, "Ballad of a Bad Boy," 25974, Mer, 2006Patti Smith, "Piss Factory," Piss Factory (Single), Mer, 1974Patti Smith, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe (Single), Mer, 1974Ramones, "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue," Ramones, Sire, 1976Television, "Little Johnny Jewel," The Blow Up, ROIR, 1982Patti Smith, "Distant Fingers (Demo)," Land (1975-2002), Arista, 2002Them, "Gloria," Gloria (Single), Decca, 1974Patti Smith, "Redondo Beach," Horses, Arista, 1975Patti Smith, "Birdland," Horses, Arista, 1975Patti Smith, "Kimberly," Horses, Arista, 1975Patti Smith, "Break It Up," Horses, Arista, 1975Jim Morrison & The Doors, "An American Prayer / The End," An American Prayer, Elektra, 1978Patti Smith, "Ask the Angels," I Never Talked to Bob Dylan, Stoned, 1977Patti Smith, "Land," Horses, Arista, 1975Patti Smith, "Elegie," Horses, Arista, 1975Patti Smith, "My Generation," Horses, Arista, 1975TV on the Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, 4AD, 2006See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a Latin soul song by one of the many great artists he saw perform at Chicago music festivals this summer.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music writer Niko Stratis about her book "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman." The hosts also review new albums from The Beths and Aesop Rock.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wilco, "Sky Blue Sky," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Beths, "Metal," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Straight Line Was A Lie," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Mother, Pray For Me," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Best Laid Plans," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "No Joy," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025Aesop Rock, "Black Plums," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Movie Night," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Costco," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Checkers," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025The Replacements, "Androgynous," Let It Be, Twin Tone, 1984Wilco, "Impossible Germany," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007Julien Baker, "Song In E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021R.E.M., "Man On The Moon," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992Julien Baker, "Accident Prone (Live)," unreleased, NA, 2016k.d. lang, "Hallelujah," Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch, 2004Bruce Springsteen, "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Born To Run, Columbia, 1975Neko Case, "I Wish I Was The Moon," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002Haim, "Want You Back," Something to Tell You, Columbia, 2017The Mountain Goats, "Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1," Transcendental Youth, Merge, 2012Laura Stevenson, "Honey," Late Great, Really, 2025MJ Lenderman, "She's Leaving You," Manning Fireworks, Anti, 2024Waxahatchee, "Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti, 2024Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

In this bonus DIJ, Jim shares a song that almost inspires him enough to try meditation.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot sit down with Jason Schneider, author of That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence. The hosts also review the new album from Lifeguard.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Lifeguard, "It Will Get Worse," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Lifeguard, "Ripped + Torn," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Lifeguard, "Under Your Reach," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Lifeguard, "How to Say Deisar," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Wilson Pickett, "Hey Joe," Right On, Atlantic, 1970Jimi Hendrix, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced, Polydor, 1967Tim Rose, "Hey Joe," Live on Later With Jools Holland, NA, 1997The Byrds, "Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)," Mr. Tambourine Man, Columbia, 1965Lee Moses, "Hey Joe," Time and Place, Maple, 1971The Leaves, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe, Mira, 1966Patti Smith, "Hey Joe (Version)," Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory, Mer, 1974Charlotte Gainsbourg, "Hey Joe," Nymphomaniac (soundtrack), Zentropa, 2014Body Count, "Hey Joe," Born Dead, Virgin, 1994Roy Buchanan, "Hey Joe," That's What I Am Here For, Polydor, 1973Spirit, "Hey Joe," Spirit of '76, Mercury, 1975Golden Cups, "Hey Joe," The Golden Cups Album, Capitol, 1968Bruce Springstreen, "Dancing in the Dark," Born in the U.S.A., Columbia, 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, who died on August 6th, 2025, at the age of 88.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and environmentalist Bill McKibben about solar power and music, as well as the upcoming activism event “Sun Day.” They also share some of their favorite songs about the sun.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Nina Simone, "Here Comes The Sun," Here Comes the Sun, RCA Victor, 1971Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971The Vaselines, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam," Dying for It EP, 53rd & 3rd, 1988The Polyphonic Spree, "It's the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Hollywood, 2000Yes, "Heart of the Sunrise," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971Eleanor Friedberger, "Stare at the Sun," Personal Record, Merge, 2013Pink Floyd, "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," A Saucerful of Secrets, Columbia, 1968Boney M., "Sunny," Take the Heat off Me, Atlantic, 1976Swirlies, "Sunn," They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons, Taang!, 1996Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, "Sun Zoom Spark," Clear Spot, Reprise, 1972The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset," Something Else By The Kinks, Pye, 1967Pedro The Lion, "Indian Summer," Control, Jade Tree, 2002Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024Stevie Wonder, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," Talking Book, Motown, 1972The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced?, Reprise, 1967See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim brings to light an overlooked collaboration between two of his and Greg's favorite musicians.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome singer-songwriter Valerie June to the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub for a live interview and performance. The hosts also review the new album from hip hop veterans, Clipse.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Valerie June, "Astral Plane," The Order of Time, Concord, 2017The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Clipse, "Ace Trumpets," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025Clipse, "The Birds Don't Sing," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025Clipse, "All Things Considered," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025Clipse, "So Be It," Let God Sort Em Out, Roc Nation, 2025Valerie June, "All I Really Wanna Do (Live on Sound Opinions)," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025Valerie June, "Joy Joy!," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025Valerie June, "The Life I Used To Live (Live on Sound Opinions)," unreleased, NA, 2025Valerie June, "Love Me Any Old Way (Live on Sound Opinions)," Owls, Omens and Oracles, Concord, 2025The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song he recently heard from the performer of a one-man show paying tribute to a long-gone soul singer.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their deep dive into OutKast's classic album Stankonia for its 25th anniversary. The hosts also review new music from Wet Leg and Pulp.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:OutKast, "B.O.B.," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Wet Leg, "catch these fists," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025Wet Leg, "CPR," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025Wet Leg, "davina mccall," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025Wet Leg, "u and me at home," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025Pulp, "Spike Island," More., Rough Trade, 2025Pulp, "Got to Have Love," More., Rough Trade, 2025OutKast, "Stankonia (Stanklove) (featuring Big Rube and Sleepy Brown)," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000OutKast, "Humble Mumble (featuring Erykah Badu)," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000OutKast, "Player's Ball," A LaFace Family Christmas, LaFace and Arista, 1993OutKast, "ATLiens," ATLiens, LaFace and Arista, 1996OutKast, "Rosa Parks," Aquemini, LaFace and Arista, 1999Outkast, "Ms. Jackson," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000TLC, "What About Your Friends (Extended Mix)," What About Your Friends (Remixes), LaFace, 1992Funkadelic, "Hit It And Quit It," Maggot Brain, Westbound, 1971KRS-One, "Sound of da Police," Return of the Boom Bap, Jive, 1993OutKast, "SpottieOttieDopaliscious," Aquemini, LaFace and Arista, 1999OutKast, "So Fresh, So Clean," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000Joe Simon, "Before The Night Is Over," Easy To Love, Spring, 1977OutKast, "Toilet Tisha," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000Kendrick Lamar, "King Kunta," To Pimp a Butterfly, Top Dawg, 2015Anderson .Paak, "Come Down," Malibu, Empire, 2016Janelle Monáe, "Tightrope (featuring Big Boi)," The ArchAndroid, Bad Boy, 2010Frank Ocean, "Pink Matter (featuring André 3000)," channel ORANGE, Def Jam, 2012Beyoncé, "All Night," Lemonade, Columbia, 2016Run the Jewels, "Run the Jewels," Run the Jewels, Fool's Gold, 2013Valerie June, "Astral Plane," The Order of Time, Concord, 2017See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim pops a quarter into the desert island jukebox and plays a track that blends yé-yé pop with Motown groove.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview a band that put out one of their favorite albums of the year so far, Horsegirl. They talk with the rock trio about meeting as kids in the Chicago music scene, college and their vast music knowledge. Jim and Greg also pay tribute to the late “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy Osbourne.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Black Sabbath, "The Wizard," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970Black Sabbath, "War Pigs," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train," Blizzard of Ozz, Jet, 1980Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "In Twos," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "Billy," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022Horsegirl, "Julie," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Brian Eno, "Needles In the Camel's Eye," Here Come the Warm Jets, Island, 1974Stereolab, "Miss Modular," Dots and Loops, Elektra, 1997John Cale, "Emily," Fear, Island, 1974Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Outkast, "So Fresh, So Clean," Stankonia, LaFace and Arista, 2000See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an artist he hadn’t seen live in years, until a recent show at the Old Town School of Folk Music.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim, Greg, and Andrew pay tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Swamp Dogg, the psychedelic soul artist born Jerry Williams. He has a documentary about his life out now called "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted." The hosts also review the new album from Lorde.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Swamp Dogg, "Synthetic World," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Lorde, "What Was That," Virgin, Republic, 2025Lorde, "Hammer," Virgin, Republic, 2025Lorde, "Man Of The Year," Virgin, Republic, 2025Lorde, "If She Could See Me Now," Virgin, Republic, 2025Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970Red Foley, "There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me," There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me (Single), Decca, 1956Little Jerry Williams, "I'm The Lover Man," I'm The Lover Man (Single), Southern Sound, 1964Doris Duke, "To The Other Woman ," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970Doris Duke, "Ghost of Myself," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970Swamp Dogg, "Eat The Goose (Before The Goose Eats You)," Swamp Dogg's Greatest Hits?, Stone Dogg, 1976Swamp Dogg, "God Bless America For What," Rat On!, Elektra, 1971Swamp Dogg, "Sam Stone," Cuffed, Collared & Tagged, Cream, 1972Swamp Dogg, "Please Let Me Go Round Again," Sorry You Couldn't Make It, Joyful Noise, 2020Louis Jordan, "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," Saturday Nite Fish Fry (Single), Tangerine, 1964Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg salutes the father of zydeco, an artist whose influence reaches far beyond the bayou.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Minot, "Russian Girl," And You're Not, Crush Grove, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Ex-Bombers, "He's a Bad, Bad Man," He's a Bad, Bad Man (Single), Cavetone, 2025St. Divine, "Swallow," Swallow (Single), Reel, 2024Faetooth, "Death of Day," Death of Day (Single), self-released, 2025Galactic and Irma Thomas, "Where I Belong," Audience With the Queen, Thirty Tigers, 2025Secret Menu, "Bullet to Bite," Bullet to Bite (Single), Red Shed, 2025After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025Pile, "Born at Night," Sunshine and Balance Beams, Sooper, 2025The Chelsea Curve, "Hey Sah-Lo-Ney," All The Things (And More), Rum Bar, 2025Chris Stamey, "Anything is Possible," Anything is Possible, Label 51, 2025Jesse Welles, "Philanthropist," Pilgrim, Self-released, 2025Thank, "Do It Badly," I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed, Bg Scary Monsters, 2024Bad Moves, "Hallelujah," Wearing Out The Refrain, Don Giovanni, 2024Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, "the story after they're gone," the story after they're gone, Bitdepth, 2024The Darling Range, "Where to Begin," Half-Remembering, Lighthouse Beach, 2025Slomosa, "Battling Guns," Tundra Rock, Stickman, 2024Kaput, "Sucker," I, Too Pure, 2025Stefan Wesolowski, "Peak," Song of the Night Mists, Tin Angel, 2025Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim adds an obscure avant-garde composition to the Desert Island Jukebox that features a brass band, a children’s choir and helium.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir. The hosts also review the new album from Turnstile.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Danger Mouse and Black Thought, "Sometimes," Cheat Codes, BMG, 2022The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Turnstile, "Never Enough," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025Turnstile, "Sole," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025Turnstile, "I Care," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025Turnstile, "Seein' Stars," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025Turnstile, "Sunshower," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025Turnstile, "Dreaming," Never Enough, Roadrunner, 2025The Roots, "The Next Movement (feat. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Jazzyfatnastees)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999The Roots, "The Roots is Comin'," Organix!, Self-Released, 1993Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "The Message," The Message, Sugar Hill, 1982Run-DMC, "My Adidas," Raising Hell, Profile, 1986El Michels Affair & Black Thought, "Protocol (feat. Son Little)," Glorious Game, Big Crown, 2023George Benson, "Give Me The Night," Give Me The Night, Qwest, 1980The Jacksons, "We Can Change The World," Victory, Epic, 1984Gene Chandler, "Duke of Earl," Duke of Earl (Single), Vee-Jay, 1961After, "300 dreams," 300 dreams (Single), Ultraworld, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a pair of songs by guitarist Mick Ralphs who helped define two legendary bands, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople. Ralphs died on June 23, 2025, at age 81, and his playing remains the standard in serving the song—whether through raw power or subtle restraint.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Local H founder Scott Lucas about the band and their new documentary, Lifers. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Stereolab and Mclusky.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Stereolab, "Aerial Troubles," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025Stereolab, "Electrified Teenybop!," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025Stereolab, "Transmuted Matter," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025Mclusky, "The Unpopular Parts of The Pig," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025Mclusky, "The Digger You Deep," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025Mclusky, "People Person," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025Local H, "Chicago Fanphair '93," Ham Fisted, Island, 1995Local H, "Eddie Vedder," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996Local H, "High-Fiving MF," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996Local H, "All the Kids Are Right," Pack Up the Cats, Island, 1998Local H, "Everyone Alive," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004Local H, "The Misanthrope," Hey, Killer, G&P, 2015Local H, "Turn the Bow," Lifers, AntiFragile Music, 2020Local H, "2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx" (Rush cover)," The Another February EP, Slimstyle, 2013Local H, "How's The Weather Down There," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004Local H, "Nothing Special," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996Local H, "P.J. Soles," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that confronts a historic tragedy and pays tribute, by name, to the 29 men who died.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025Sex Scenes, "I'm Not Your T.V.," Everything Makes Me Sick, Big Neck, 2025Jetstream Pony, "Bubblegum Nothingness," Bowerbirds and Blue Things, Spinout Nuggets, 2025Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Toecurler," Death Hilarious, Rocket, 2025Pneu, "Egyptocratie Numéraire," Get Old Or Die Tryin, Head, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Big Deal," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Special Different," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025YHWH Nailgun, "Pain Fountain," 45 Pounds, AD 93, 2025Lady Gaga, "Abracadabra," Mayhem, Interscope, 2025Viagra Boys, "Bog Body," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025FKA Twigs, "Room of Fools," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025mckusky, "autofocus on the prime directive," the world is still here and so are we, Ipecac, 2025Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025