Music Commentary Podcast with Mark Goodman & Alan Light
Your Podcast For Everything Going On In The World Of Music
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2 Episodes weekly - Summer Schedule: 1 Episode Weekly as of June 25th.
Special LIVE summer podcast tapingsto be announced
Music Commentary Podcast with Mark Goodman & Alan Light
2 Episodes weekly - Summer Schedule: 1 Episode Weekly as of June 25th.
Special LIVE summer podcast tapingsto be announced
Description: On Episode #51 of “Sound Up!,” we talk to the Hanseroth Twins, Phil and Tim, about their new album “Vera,” their longtime partnership with Brandi Carlile, and what they’ve learned working with legends like Joni Mitchell and Tanya Tucker. Plus we have music news about Bruce Springsteen and Eminem reaching new landmarks, live r
Description: On Episode #51 of “Sound Up!,” we talk to the Hanseroth Twins, Phil and Tim, about their new album “Vera,” their longtime partnership with Brandi Carlile, and what they’ve learned working with legends like Joni Mitchell and Tanya Tucker. Plus we have music news about Bruce Springsteen and Eminem reaching new landmarks, live reviews of Mike Campbell and Sammy Hagar from members of our audience, and our New Music Picks of the week, including Soul Asylum, the Linda Lindas, and Joy Oladokun.
On episode #50 of Sound Up Pod, Mark Goodman and Alan Light talk to legendary producer and Songwriters Hall of Famer Linda Perry about her brutally honest new documentary “Let It Die Here.” In Music News, we discuss an old Billy Joel b-side becoming a Gen Z favorite and Eminem@ calling out Diddy on his new album. We have a listener review
On episode #50 of Sound Up Pod, Mark Goodman and Alan Light talk to legendary producer and Songwriters Hall of Famer Linda Perry about her brutally honest new documentary “Let It Die Here.” In Music News, we discuss an old Billy Joel b-side becoming a Gen Z favorite and Eminem@ calling out Diddy on his new album. We have a listener review of an all-star recreation of The Beatles’ “White Album,” plus our New Music Picks of The Week including tracks from Raye, Sturgill Simpson, Deer Tick, and Remi Wolf.he plummeting sales of the new Bon Jovi album. Alan files a report from the Childish Gambino album preview event and we have a listener review of Roger Daltrey, plus our New Music Picks of The Week including tracks from Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Deep Purple, and more.
On episode #49 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan talk to New Wave legend Howard Jones about his new album “Live at the O2” and his upcoming tour dates with ABC and Haircut 100. In Music News, we discuss the launch of the Def Leppard/Journey tour, a scammer impersonating Steve Perry, the new Kendrick Lamar video, and the plummeting sales of th
On episode #49 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan talk to New Wave legend Howard Jones about his new album “Live at the O2” and his upcoming tour dates with ABC and Haircut 100. In Music News, we discuss the launch of the Def Leppard/Journey tour, a scammer impersonating Steve Perry, the new Kendrick Lamar video, and the plummeting sales of the new Bon Jovi album. Alan files a report from the Childish Gambino album preview event and we have a listener review of Roger Daltrey, plus our New Music Picks of The Week including tracks from Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Deep Purple, and more.
On episode #48 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by the three sisters in the Mexican hard rock group The Warning to discuss their new album “Keep Me Fed.” In Music News, we talk about Michael J. Fox appearing with Coldplay at Glastonbury, Don Henley suing to get his lyrics back, and the closing of Broadway’s “Tommy” and Huey Lewis
On episode #48 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by the three sisters in the Mexican hard rock group The Warning to discuss their new album “Keep Me Fed.” In Music News, we talk about Michael J. Fox appearing with Coldplay at Glastonbury, Don Henley suing to get his lyrics back, and the closing of Broadway’s “Tommy” and Huey Lewis musicals. We have audience reviews of Pixies, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, and the Celine Dion documentary plus our New Music Picks of The Week including tracks from Keith Urban, Wilco, LP Giobbi, and more.
On episode #47 of Sound Up, Mark Goodman returns and Nathaniel Rateliff joins us to discuss the new album from Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, South of Here. In Music News, we talk about George Strait breaking an attendance record, Ozzy refusing to move back to England, Queen selling their catalog for a billion, and Dead And Com
On episode #47 of Sound Up, Mark Goodman returns and Nathaniel Rateliff joins us to discuss the new album from Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, South of Here. In Music News, we talk about George Strait breaking an attendance record, Ozzy refusing to move back to England, Queen selling their catalog for a billion, and Dead And Company possibly returning to The Sphere. Plus we have our New Music Picks of The Week including tracks from Ghost, Coldplay, Mavis Staples, The Mysterines and Coldplay.
On Episode #46 of "Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light," we discuss the perfect length for a concert with our live audience members, The Sound Up Pod Squad. In music news, we cover Justin Timberlake's DUI arrest, Billy Joel's comments on not making another album, the cancellation of several country music festivals, and Post Malone'
On Episode #46 of "Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light," we discuss the perfect length for a concert with our live audience members, The Sound Up Pod Squad. In music news, we cover Justin Timberlake's DUI arrest, Billy Joel's comments on not making another album, the cancellation of several country music festivals, and Post Malone's announcement of a new album. Plus, producer Roger Coletti reviews the "Brats" documentary and we get a Frank Turner live review from a listener.
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On Episode 45 of “Sound Up,” two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash joins us to talk about his most recent album, “Now”; his upcoming tour; and the final chapter of his relationship with David Crosby. Roger and Alan also give a report from the Talking Heads appearance at a screening of “Stop Making Sense” in Brooklyn and
On Episode 45 of “Sound Up,” two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash joins us to talk about his most recent album, “Now”; his upcoming tour; and the final chapter of his relationship with David Crosby. Roger and Alan also give a report from the Talking Heads appearance at a screening of “Stop Making Sense” in Brooklyn and pay tribute to the late Outlaw Country DJ and champion Jeremy Tepper. In Music News we discuss R.E.M.’s reunion at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, more feuding in Styx, and more. Plus new music picks from Jelly Roll, Infinity Song, Myles Kennedy, and LL Cool J.
On Episode #44 of "Sound Up!" we discuss which classic artists we think could still release quality new material. Michael Pagnotta, artist manager and former publicist for Prince, Bush, and the Cure joins host Alan Light, producer Roger Coletti, and our live Sound Up! podcast audience to discuss the bands we hope might release new music a
On Episode #44 of "Sound Up!" we discuss which classic artists we think could still release quality new material. Michael Pagnotta, artist manager and former publicist for Prince, Bush, and the Cure joins host Alan Light, producer Roger Coletti, and our live Sound Up! podcast audience to discuss the bands we hope might release new music and why others should not. We also have reviews of Governor's Ball and "Hell's Kitchen" from our audience, Alan's thoughts on the new Ani DiFranco documentary, and news on Hank Azaria's Bruce Springsteen tribute band, a BTS member hugging 1,000 fans, and more.
On Episode 43 of Sound Up, Will Rigby and Peter Holsapple of the legendary power pop band The DB’s join us to discuss the first official US vinyl release of their 1981 debut album Stands for Decibels and their first live dates in 12 years with the original line-up. In Music News we discuss The Black Keys parting ways with management, Jon
On Episode 43 of Sound Up, Will Rigby and Peter Holsapple of the legendary power pop band The DB’s join us to discuss the first official US vinyl release of their 1981 debut album Stands for Decibels and their first live dates in 12 years with the original line-up. In Music News we discuss The Black Keys parting ways with management, Jon Bon Jovi and Eminem both do surprise sets and coverage of the recent Billboard Latin Woman In Music event. We also have new music picks from Raye, The Offspring, Ray LaMontagne, Illuminati Hotties, Alfie Templeman and Jaime XX.
On Episode #42 We discuss the Greatest Summer Songs with our listeners and our live audience. In Music News, we discuss the Cyndi Lauper farewell tour, Taylor Momsen bitten on stage by a bat and Taylor Swift winning the BMI Songwriter Of The Year Pop Award. We also get a Madness live review and Beach Boys, Cyndi Lauper, and Lollapalooza documentary reviews from the Sound Up Pod Squad.
On Episode 41, we have our conversation with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell to discuss “Vagabonds, Virgins and Misfits,” the upcoming release from his band the Dirty Knobs, as well as playing Heartbreakers songs live, songwriting, and more. Mark Everett, better known as “E” of Eels, stops by to talk about the new
On Episode 41, we have our conversation with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell to discuss “Vagabonds, Virgins and Misfits,” the upcoming release from his band the Dirty Knobs, as well as playing Heartbreakers songs live, songwriting, and more. Mark Everett, better known as “E” of Eels, stops by to talk about the new album “EELS Time” and his recent health scare. Plus FREDDY joins us to introduce her single “Shotgun” in our new music picks segment, which also includes songs by Royel Otis, Magdalena Bay, Crowded House, and more
On Episode #40 of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman, Alan Light, and our live podcast audience discuss using Artificial Intelligence in creating and performing music. We also have music news on the Janes Addiction reunion and a co-headlining tour with Love and Rockets, Ticketmaster and Graceland getting hacked, The Black Keys adjusting their t
On Episode #40 of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman, Alan Light, and our live podcast audience discuss using Artificial Intelligence in creating and performing music. We also have music news on the Janes Addiction reunion and a co-headlining tour with Love and Rockets, Ticketmaster and Graceland getting hacked, The Black Keys adjusting their tour, Randy Bachman guitars up for auction, and the Sound Up Pod Squad responding to the question, What sound would you use to scare a bear out of a tree?
On Episode #39, Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins us to discuss “Loaded,” the band’s first greatest hits package. Gavin talks about looking back, but also about new music on the way, Bush’s upcoming tour, the death of producer Steve Albini, and much more. Plus, Mark and Alan both went to see the Rolling Stones live and have their concert revie
On Episode #39, Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins us to discuss “Loaded,” the band’s first greatest hits package. Gavin talks about looking back, but also about new music on the way, Bush’s upcoming tour, the death of producer Steve Albini, and much more. Plus, Mark and Alan both went to see the Rolling Stones live and have their concert review. All that and our new music picks of the week, including Clairo, Lauren Mayberry, and Red Clay Strays. News, we discuss the Cyndi Lauper farewell tour, Taylor Momsen bitten on stage by a bat and Taylor Swift winning the BMI Songwriter Of The Year Pop Award. We also get a Madness live review and Beach Boys, Cyndi Lauper, and Lollapalooza documentary reviews from the Sound Up Pod Squad.
On Episode #38, we discuss bands we feel should be more famous and get suggestions from our live audience. Plus we have an update on the possible foreclosure on Graceland, our take on the wild Rolling Stone interview with Kid Rock, and apparently bears are Black Sabbath fans. Plus a Sound Up Pod Squad member calls in with a Neil Young concert review and more!
Neil Finn of Crowded House joins to discuss the band’s new album "Gravity Stairs," their recording process, and playing alongside his sons in the band, and he reflects on touring as part of Fleetwood Mac.
Billie Eilish returns with Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Esquire’s Madison Vain joins us to unpack and review the album with Mark, Alan, and Roger
On this episode of "Sound Up!," hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light, and producer Roger talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about a variety of topics including Randy Travis's new AI song, favorite lyricists of today, and how it is cheaper to go see Taylor Swift and other concerts in other countries. Also music news on a Led Zeppelin document
On this episode of "Sound Up!," hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light, and producer Roger talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about a variety of topics including Randy Travis's new AI song, favorite lyricists of today, and how it is cheaper to go see Taylor Swift and other concerts in other countries. Also music news on a Led Zeppelin documentary, Cher changing her mind about the Rock Hall induction ceremony, and our tribute to saxophonist David Sanborn. Plus, we go deep on Songs About Food!
On Episode #35 Ed Roland of Collective Soul joins us to discuss the band's new double album "Here to Eternity" and their 30th anniversary & answers questions from our audience. Mark has his review of Billy Joel live at MSG on Billy's 75th birthday, Music News on Brian Wilson, Skid Row, & our New Music Picks
Audience reviews on JazzFest, Heart and Cheap Trick live, Iron Maiden bonus material, and more. We also cover the latest music news, including the Marilyn Manson trial set for 2025, the passing of legendary recording engineer Steve Albini, Marilyn Manson trial date set for 2025, and more.
On Episode #33 we talk about women who rock with a woman who definitely rocks—Allison Hagendorf, host of The Allison Hagendorf show and former head of rock at Spotify. Alan weighs in on Dua Lipa’s new album and her appearance on SNL and Mark has a concert review of Bad Religion live in NYC. In music news, we cover the ongoing Drake/Kendr
On Episode #33 we talk about women who rock with a woman who definitely rocks—Allison Hagendorf, host of The Allison Hagendorf show and former head of rock at Spotify. Alan weighs in on Dua Lipa’s new album and her appearance on SNL and Mark has a concert review of Bad Religion live in NYC. In music news, we cover the ongoing Drake/Kendrick Lamar rap battle, Madonna’s record-breaking free show in Rio, Motley Crue and Pearl Jam hit the road, and our new music picks this week from Miranda Lambert, Yungblud, Kamasi Washington, Illuminati Hotties, Glass Animals and more!
On Episode #32, Matt Nathanson joins us and the Sound Up Pod Squad to discuss if there is such a thing as too much content from your favorite artist. Mark reviews the Hulu documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" and Alan give us his take on the restored version of the Beatles' long-lost "Let It Be" film.
In this episode, Mark and Alan speak to goth legend David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) about his box set of demo recordings Tracks From The Attic and his upcoming tour. Plus we have news on the Rolling Stones’ tour launch, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album sales, upcoming music from Eminem and Johnny Cash, The Alarm postpone U.S. tour and we give our new music picks of the week.
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. Produc
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.
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 o
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.
On this episode of Sound Up Pod, we are throwing away the playbook and featuring a in-depth interview with the one and only Pete Townshend. Pete talks candidly with Mark Goodman and Alan Light about his relationship with the guitar, the future of The Who, the possibility of another tour, Tommy on Broadway and so much more. Pete tells th
On this episode of Sound Up Pod, we are throwing away the playbook and featuring a in-depth interview with the one and only Pete Townshend. Pete talks candidly with Mark Goodman and Alan Light about his relationship with the guitar, the future of The Who, the possibility of another tour, Tommy on Broadway and so much more. Pete tells the story of the very first guitar he ever smashed on stage, and the last one he smashed on stage. Pete also reflects on Tommy, how the the current Broadway version relates to today’s audience and how he, looking back, relates to the music and lyrics. He talk about his relationship with Roger Daltrey, his love op pop music and the importance of “play”
On Episode #28, Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton join us to discuss the 2024 RSD releases. We also discuss some big Beatle news including info on the "Let It Be" movie re-release and a new Lennon-McCartney track.from the next generation. Plus concert reviews from our listeners on the Black Crowes, No Doubt and more.
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.
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