Music news podcast from former MTV VJ Mark Goodman & Award winning journalist Alan Light
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2 episodes weekly covering everything in the world of music.
News, interviews, reviews & live reactions from you.
On this episode, we give our thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and hear reactions to the list from our Pod Squad audience members. They also weigh in with thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album, and we have news on Gene Simmons’ new tour, Snoop’s Olympic plans, and more - plus a hilarious concert review from one of our listeners.
In this week's episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Peter Frampton and Lou Gramm. They shared their reactions to being inducted and gave us some inside information on their performances. Alan gives us his review of Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department. Producer Roger has a Judas Priest concert review, and Record Store Day recap. We also pay tribute to the late Dickey Betts, share our initial reactions to this year's Rock Hall announcement and give our new music picks of the week.
Next Show is Wednesday, April 24th at 5 PM Eastern
On Episode #26 of Sound up! , you the audience get to sound off as we continue to celebrate international guitar month on wh the new guitar heroes are. We discuss Marcus King, H.E.R. Jason Isbell, Mark Speer and others. Alan has his review of Olivia Rodrigo live at new York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus discussions on Soul Asylum and news on Metallica and Joni Mitchell pay tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart'' returns to the chart, a new book on the origin of the Grateful Dead is coming, Aerosmith get ready to return to the road on their farewell “ Peace Out” tour and we have live comments, emails and voice messages from the Sound Up Pod Squad.
Our friend Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers joins to talk about their forthcoming album and tour. We also discuss some big news stories including Kiss selling their entire catalog for a reported 300 million, Beyonce making country music history, Me B getting kicked out of a Spice Girls group chat, Morgan Wallen getting arrested and tr
Our friend Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers joins to talk about their forthcoming album and tour. We also discuss some big news stories including Kiss selling their entire catalog for a reported 300 million, Beyonce making country music history, Me B getting kicked out of a Spice Girls group chat, Morgan Wallen getting arrested and tributes to Firehouse’s C. J. Snare and one time Wallflowers guitarist Michael Ward. We also have our new music picks from Kittie, The Avett Brothers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise featuring Kacey Musgraves, The Marias, Fabiana Palladio, Katie Pruitt and more.
On episode #24 “Do you like it when your favorite artists or bands change musical genres or direction?” We discuss this with our live Sound Up Pod Squad audience and get reactions via listener audio messages and comments. Plus artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, and others speak out against AI, J-LO sets a greatest hits tour, Lizzo w
On episode #24 “Do you like it when your favorite artists or bands change musical genres or direction?” We discuss this with our live Sound Up Pod Squad audience and get reactions via listener audio messages and comments. Plus artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, and others speak out against AI, J-LO sets a greatest hits tour, Lizzo walks back her comments about quitting, the Who’s Roger Daltrey talks about the future and Mark pays tribute to music industry legend and friend Gale Sparrow.
On Episode 23 of Sound Up, rock icon, the one and only Ian Hunter joins to discuss his New Star-Studded release Defiance Part 2, which features members of Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins and more. Author and journalist Danyel Smith Joins to talk about what everyone is talk
On Episode 23 of Sound Up, rock icon, the one and only Ian Hunter joins to discuss his New Star-Studded release Defiance Part 2, which features members of Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins and more. Author and journalist Danyel Smith Joins to talk about what everyone is talking about, Beyonce’s blockbuster release, Cowboy Carter. We get an Ace Frehley concert review from producer Roger, A Tommy on Broadway review from Mark, and a Khruangbin review from Alan. In music news, we cover Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row, Lizzo quits, Sugarland return, Cowboy Carter Vinyl and CD release upsets some fans and our new music picks of the week .It’s a packed podcast!
We talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about artists we love that others hate. Variety's Jem Aswad breaks down the current raid and allegations surrounding Diddy. Mark has a Fall Out Boy concert review. Plus the latest music news on the Bruce Springsteen biopic and more!
On this episode, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light and producer Roger Coletti are joined by old friend and rock radio personality Eddie Trunk, who pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins two years after the drummer's passing. We also talk to director Leigh Brooks about his new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" and cover the latest news storie
On this episode, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light and producer Roger Coletti are joined by old friend and rock radio personality Eddie Trunk, who pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins two years after the drummer's passing. We also talk to director Leigh Brooks about his new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" and cover the latest news stories, including Pete Townshend considering a Who farewell tour and a new Prince film directed by Ryan Coogler. Plus, our new music picks from Olivia Rodrigo, Pearl Jam, and more.
On Episode 20 of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we cover a ton of music topics including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the biggest song of all time by Forbes Magazine, Lady Gaga's return to Las Vegas, John Mellencamp storming off stage in Ohio, Beyonce's statement about her new record and we talk live with our
On Episode 20 of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we cover a ton of music topics including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the biggest song of all time by Forbes Magazine, Lady Gaga's return to Las Vegas, John Mellencamp storming off stage in Ohio, Beyonce's statement about her new record and we talk live with our audience, the Sound Up Pod Squad, about how artist's should play their hits live. It's an episode every artist, new or legendary, should listen to!
On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene to talk about the history and legacy of Pearl Jam following the announcement of their new album and world tour. Mark also gives his review of the Bob Marley biopic “One Love” and we discuss the film’s surprising box office success.
On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene to talk about the history and legacy of Pearl Jam following the announcement of their new album and world tour. Mark also gives his review of the Bob Marley biopic “One Love” and we discuss the film’s surprising box office success. Plus, news on a Bee Gees film project, sad news about Brian Wilson, and the alleged theft of the Eagles’ “Hotel California” lyrics heads to court. Music news commentary on the artists you care about most.
On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light Sound Off with our live audience on the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the Super Bowl and more. Chart expert Chris Molanphy joins to break down how Beyonce’s jump into country music will impact the music community, the charts and country radio.
On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light Sound Off with our live audience on the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the Super Bowl and more. Chart expert Chris Molanphy joins to break down how Beyonce’s jump into country music will impact the music community, the charts and country radio. Plus, Mark gives us his review of Stevie Nicks live in concert. We also hear from our in-studio audience, play voice messages and read emails from the Sound Up! podcast community.