WARREN HAYNES
On this episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, Alan talks with Warren Haynes about recording and touring with Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, upcoming tour plans for Gov’t Mule, solo dates, and more.
Mark attends a Q&A session with Martin Scorsese and Olivia Harrison to discuss the new George Harrison photography book, The Third Eye.
Plus, Alan participates in panel discussions celebrating 100 years of Chuck Berry, and Producer Roger reviews the Oasis documentary Don't Look Back in Anger.
Sound Up! With Mark Goodman And Alan Light
.
.
.png/:/rs=w:365,cg:true,m)
-1%20(2).png/:/rs=w:1240,cg:true,m)
On This Episode Of Sound Up! Alan Has An Exclusive Review Of The Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us Concerts And The Opening Of The Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music. Plus, Dua Lipa Gets Married, Taylor Drops A New Song, and Gov Ball takes over NYC. All This Plus Your Comments And Our New Music Picks Of The Week.
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Chris Robinson, co-founder and lead singer of the Black Crowes, to talk about the band’s new album, “A Pound of Feathers.” Mark recaps highlights from the ‘80s Cruise, including performances by Billy Ocean, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Gary Numan. The week’s New Music picks come from Olivia Rodrigo and Mia Wray.
Ani Di Franco
Chris Robinson
ROCK HALL NOMS
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Ani DiFranco, one of the most fiercely independent and influential artists of the last three decades. Having built a career on fearless songwriting, dedicated activism, and total creative freedom, now DiFranco has added another chapter to her story with the new book “The Spirit o
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Ani DiFranco, one of the most fiercely independent and influential artists of the last three decades. Having built a career on fearless songwriting, dedicated activism, and total creative freedom, now DiFranco has added another chapter to her story with the new book “The Spirit of Ani,” giving fans fresh insight into her journey, her music, and the forces that shaped her.
ROCK HALL NOMS
Chris Robinson
ROCK HALL NOMS
On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan Light and Producer Roger Coletti discuss the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and share listener reactions. Alan also reviews two music documentaries: EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann, and the Paul McCartney and Wings documentary, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Plus, new music picks from Gorillaz and Tori Amos.
DON BARNES
The Boss Hist the Road - U2 Drops New EP
The Boss Hist the Road - U2 Drops New EP
On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light sit down with Don Barnes, founding member of 38 Special! 
They talk about the band’s brand-new album Milestone — their first release in more than 20 years — plus their epic 50th anniversary tour, the stories behind their biggest hits, and so much more. Don’t miss this great conversation with a true rock legend!
The Boss Hist the Road - U2 Drops New EP
The Boss Hist the Road - U2 Drops New EP
The Boss Hist the Road - U2 Drops New EP
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan discuss the biggest music stories of recent weeks—Bruce Springsteen’s announcement of his new tour and the response from the White House, and the surprise release of U2’s new EP “Days of Ash”—as well as Steve Perry’s confirmation that he will not be joining Journey’s farewell tour. Mark recoun
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan discuss the biggest music stories of recent weeks—Bruce Springsteen’s announcement of his new tour and the response from the White House, and the surprise release of U2’s new EP “Days of Ash”—as well as Steve Perry’s confirmation that he will not be joining Journey’s farewell tour. Mark recounts his appearance with fellow VJ Alan Hunter over the weekend in New Jersey, and Alan recaps a very strange onstage evening from Zak Starkey. Pod Squadder Sunita weighs in on the rebooted “Muppet Show,” and new music picks this week feature Shakey Graves and Megan Moroney.
WOLF VAN HALEN
The Boss Hist the Road - U2 Drops New EP
WOLF VAN HALEN
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Wolf Van Halen for a wide-ranging conversation about “The End” - the new album from his band, Mammoth - as well as their upcoming tour and his experiences carrying on one of rock’s greatest legacies.
SEASON 3
MYLES KENNEDY / ALTER BRIDGE
WOLF VAN HALEN
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan return to kick off Season 3 with a look back at some of the biggest stories in music so far in 2026, including Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl and Grammy triumphs and the cancellation of Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary tour. Alan reviews Brandi Carlile at Madison Square Garden, and we have New Music picks from Villanelle and Jill Scott.
MYLES KENNEDY / ALTER BRIDGE
MYLES KENNEDY / ALTER BRIDGE
MYLES KENNEDY / ALTER BRIDGE
This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead
This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, and take a look at the year’s top-selling Classic Rock albums. Pod Squadders Janet and Mick weigh in with their reviews, and our new music picks of the week include Marketa Irglova, Nas and DJ Premier, and the Heavy Heavy.
JIMMY JAM
MYLES KENNEDY / ALTER BRIDGE
MYLES KENNEDY / ALTER BRIDGE
This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge.
Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan.
In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new m
This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge.
Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan.
In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new music, Lou Gramm rejoins Foreigner, Bob Dylan announces 2026 tour dates, and Bright Eyes reveal upcoming anniversary shows.
The New Music Picks of the Week feature tracks from Guns N’ Roses, Aubrie Sellers & Ashley Monroe, Dove Ellis, Thomas Raggi, and GETCHA featuring Nick Cester.
.
.
T
Episode #59: CHRIS CARRABBA
Episode #59: CHRIS CARRABBA
Episode #59: CHRIS CARRABBA
On episode #59 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional to talk about his new music and tour, how his motorcycle accident changed his writing process, and the legacy of emo. We have concert reviews of St. Vincent, Dashboard Confessional. Peter Frampton, Keane, and Jane’s Addiction - whose on-stage fig
On episode #59 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional to talk about his new music and tour, how his motorcycle accident changed his writing process, and the legacy of emo. We have concert reviews of St. Vincent, Dashboard Confessional. Peter Frampton, Keane, and Jane’s Addiction - whose on-stage fight and tour cancellation leads this week’s music news, along with Bruce Springsteen’s historic Asbury Park show and Pink Floyd potentially selling their catalog. Plus we offer our new music picks of the week, including songs by the Linda Lindas, Snakegang, Soccer Mommy, Suki Waterhouse, and Raye.
Episode #58: JIMMY JAM
Episode #59: CHRIS CARRABBA
Episode #59: CHRIS CARRABBA
On episode #58 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter/producer Jimmy Jam to discuss a new book about his father, legendary Minnesota musician Cornbread Harris, and their reconciliation after 50 years. Members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad offer their reviews of Pearl Jam and Green Day live, and in music n
On episode #58 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter/producer Jimmy Jam to discuss a new book about his father, legendary Minnesota musician Cornbread Harris, and their reconciliation after 50 years. Members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad offer their reviews of Pearl Jam and Green Day live, and in music news, Oasis promises a new album, Patti Scialfa reveals her cancer diagnosis, there’s controversy around the new Linkin Park singer, and the latest on the MTV and CMA awards. Plus we present our new music picks of the week, including songs by Jesse Malin with Bruce Springsteen, Matt Nathanson, MJ Lenderman, and Sarah Kinsley.HBO documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos.” We discuss what was the real Song of the Summer, and members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad offer their reviews of the “Fool for Love” festival and the “I Love Hip-Hop” tour. In music news, there’s the Oasis ticket chaos and developments on the Joni Mitchell biopic, and we present our new music picks of the week, including songs by Swedish House Mafia, the Last Dinner Party, LL Cool J with Eminem, and Stevie Wonder.
Episode #57: ALEX GIBNEY
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
On episode #57 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Oscar- and Emmy-winning director Alex Gibney to talk about his new HBO documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos.” We discuss what was the real Song of the Summer, and members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad offer their reviews of the “Fool for Love” festival and the “I Love Hip-Ho
On episode #57 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Oscar- and Emmy-winning director Alex Gibney to talk about his new HBO documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos.” We discuss what was the real Song of the Summer, and members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad offer their reviews of the “Fool for Love” festival and the “I Love Hip-Hop” tour. In music news, there’s the Oasis ticket chaos and developments on the Joni Mitchell biopic, and we present our new music picks of the week, including songs by Swedish House Mafia, the Last Dinner Party, LL Cool J with Eminem, and Stevie Wonder.
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
Singer Krystal Keith, daughter of Toby Keith and director/producer Alex Coletti discuss the NBC All-Star special, Toby Keith: American Icon. In Music News, we cover a pending Oasis reunion, Post Malone topping the charts, Qudiscusses eens of the Stone: TOBY KEITH Age canceling their tour, and the countdown to a big Linkin Park announce
Singer Krystal Keith, daughter of Toby Keith and director/producer Alex Coletti discuss the NBC All-Star special, Toby Keith: American Icon. In Music News, we cover a pending Oasis reunion, Post Malone topping the charts, Qudiscusses eens of the Stone: TOBY KEITH Age canceling their tour, and the countdown to a big Linkin Park announcement. Mark Goodman, Alan Light, and producer Roger Coletti have live concert reviews for Bruce Springsteen, Bush, and The Gaslight Anthem with added reviews of Janes Addiction and Sammy Hagar live from members of the Sound Up Pod Squad. Our New Music Picks of the week include Dawes, Blondshell, Sabrina Carpenter, Lainey Williams, Miranda Lambert, and Post Malone.
Episode #55 LIVE SUMMER AUDIENCE EDITION
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
Episode #55 LIVE SUMMER AUDIENCE EDITION
On episode #55 of “Sound Up!,” it’s our special summer live audience edition. We welcome members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad, who join us for this taping with their questions and comments, and feature a bunch of listener concert reviews—of the Def Leppard/Journey tour, a ‘90s triple bill, Hozier, and a Lollapalooza wrap-up. Plus, we discus
On episode #55 of “Sound Up!,” it’s our special summer live audience edition. We welcome members of the Sound Up! Pod Squad, who join us for this taping with their questions and comments, and feature a bunch of listener concert reviews—of the Def Leppard/Journey tour, a ‘90s triple bill, Hozier, and a Lollapalooza wrap-up. Plus, we discuss the impact of political campaign songs and give this week’s new music picks including Post Malone, Mary J Blige, the Killers, and Oasis.
Episode #54: THE WILD THINGS
Episode #56 KRYSTAL KEITH / ALEX COLETTI
Episode #55 LIVE SUMMER AUDIENCE EDITION
On episode #54 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan talk with Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick of the Wild Things about their upcoming album, “Afterglow,” and working with Pete Townshend and Kiss’s Tommy Thayer. We look back at the Olympic Closing Ceremonies, which featured performances from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg. In music n
On episode #54 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan talk with Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick of the Wild Things about their upcoming album, “Afterglow,” and working with Pete Townshend and Kiss’s Tommy Thayer. We look back at the Olympic Closing Ceremonies, which featured performances from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg. In music news, we discuss Disney paying tribute to Miley Cyrus and Taylor knocking Kanye off the top of the charts. Plus this week’s new music picks including Sugarland, Tori Amos, and Jonsi.
Episode #53: MIKEL JOLLETT / MTV TURNS 43
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
On episode #53 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and producer Roger Coletti talk with Mikel Jollett of The Airborne Toxic Event about their upcoming album, Glory. Mark reflects on MTV’s 43rd birthday and has live concert reviews of Matt Nathanson, Slash, and ZZ Ward. In music news we discuss Aerosmith calling it quits, Journey band members fi
On episode #53 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and producer Roger Coletti talk with Mikel Jollett of The Airborne Toxic Event about their upcoming album, Glory. Mark reflects on MTV’s 43rd birthday and has live concert reviews of Matt Nathanson, Slash, and ZZ Ward. In music news we discuss Aerosmith calling it quits, Journey band members fighting over expenses, and the just-announced Britney Spears biopic.
Plus new music picks from FREDDY, Bryan Adams, and Father John Misty.
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
On episode #52 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan recap all of the music at the Paris Olympics, from Celine Dion’s unforgettable performance to Snoop Dogg’s role as roving correspondent. We also catch up on a bunch of recent news, including the passing of blues legend John Mayall, the end of Billy Joel’s MSG residency, and Jack White’s surpris
On episode #52 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan recap all of the music at the Paris Olympics, from Celine Dion’s unforgettable performance to Snoop Dogg’s role as roving correspondent. We also catch up on a bunch of recent news, including the passing of blues legend John Mayall, the end of Billy Joel’s MSG residency, and Jack White’s surprise new LP. We have a listener’s report on a Pod Squad tour of Detroit’s music landmarks, plus our New Music Picks of The Week including tracks from Karen O with Danger Mouse, The Airborne Toxic Event, and Red Clay Strays. en 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.
Episode #51: THE HANSEROTH TWINS
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
Episode #51: THE HANSEROTH TWINS
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 Mik
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.
Episode #50: Linda Perry
Episode #52: MUSICIANS SCORE GOLD AT THE OLYMPICS
Episode #51: THE HANSEROTH TWINS
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.
Episode #49: Howard Jones
Episode #49: Howard Jones
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.
Episode #48: The Warning
Episode #49: Howard Jones
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.
Episode #47: Nathaniel Rateliff
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.
Episode #46
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.