Join us as we discuss five brand new albums. From rock legends Pearl Jam and The Black Crowes to modern rocker St. Vincent... American rock duo The Black Keys... to arguably the most popular musician on the planet, Taylor Swift and her much talked about album, The Tortured Poets Department. See which albums surprised us and what album ranked the highest.

David Bowie was among the most influential and prolific songwriters and performers in the modern age. This "Rebel Rebel," who put "the art" into rock music, not only changed his unique signature looks but also his musical styles throughout his long, successful career. Join us as we discuss one of our rock "Heroes," diving into his work and vibrant rock and roll personality.

Most consider Jimi Hendrix the greatest and most influential guitarist in the history of rock and roll. His influence on modern music and almost anything that came after him is immeasurable. Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. His innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback, and controlled distortion created a new musical future for everyone. Our hosts look into his music and become more familiar with this legend of rock.

We discuss guitarists who move us from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mike McCready, Trey Anastasio, Lindsey Buckingham, and Alex Lifeson to Jack White, Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, Tom Morello, Steve Cropper, and more. Who is the best guitarist in the Beatles? Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe? And who would be on our Mount Rushmore of top guitarists?

Our hosts discuss an unlikely topic: the Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop," which highlights the 1985 recording of "We Are the World." The documentary goes behind the scenes of the recording process, as dozens of the era's hottest musicians and legends gathered in L.A. (for one night only) to record the single for African famine relief. We discuss the ups and downs and speculate what modern-day singers would be involved in such a project if it happened today. ...

The 2024 Grammy Awards highlighted music's biggest stars and featured inspiring performances that spanned generations. With songs performed by Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell, U2, Billy Joel, and, of course, Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs, the night was filled with nods to the past while honoring today's top songs. We discuss the winners and losers, focusing on two artists/bands, Olivia Rodrigo & Larkin Poe, and discuss their music in depth.

The 2010s saw a musical landscape that shifted from garage rock revival to the new decade's dance-worthy pop and boundary-pushing pop hybrids. Featuring tracks from Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Coldplay, George Ezra, Lewis Capaldi, Larkin Poe, Twenty One Pilots, and many more, the two lists are our most eclectic to date. Two Justins make an appearance, as does One Direction! And, of course, we could not cover this snapshot in time without discussing arguably the bigg...

Join our hosts as they discuss The Beatles: Get Back documentary series directed and produced by Peter Jackson which covers the making of the Beatles' 1970 album Let It Be. The restored footage from the original film provides new and intimate insights into the band's creative process and highlights the relationships between the Fab Four. The lighter, funny moments of the documentary are discussed at length, as is the Let It Be album (and our hosts even decide which Beatles corresp...

Deck the Halls! 'Tis the season for our Christmas Music episode extravaganza! Join us as we sip our holiday eggnog (actually, Starbucks coffee) and discuss our favorite Christmas songs. Fa-la-la along as we touch on our families' traditions and favorite songs, which include tunes from Harry Connick Jr., Los Straitjackets, even Ceelo Green, and many more. We even talk about our favorite holiday movies, in this, the most hap... hap... happiest season of all!

The 1970s were the cornerstone of classic rock. The music from the late '60s bled in with the release of Let It Be by the Beatles, then solo albums by John, Paul, and George, while bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd picked up momentum. Giants of rock 'n' roll like Queen, the Eagles, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, and Steely Dan defined a decade often caricatured as the age of disco. Thanks to bands like the Ramones and others, genres like punk rock, hard ro...