Music Rewind Podcast
Music Rewind Podcast
Sidereal Media Group
Music Rewind is a music interview podcast exploring how albums shape the people who love them. A podcast about how the music we love shapes the people we become. Hosted by Steve Epley, each episode invites musicians, fans, and industry insiders to share the stories behind their favorite albums and the profound ways those records have shaped their lives. From deep dives into classic albums to unexpected hidden gems, Music Rewind connects fans to the human side of music, one story at a time. A podcast from the Sidereal Media Group.
Album Archives - Rock Block 3
Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the Album Archives Rock Block, featuring five unforgettable episodes from Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that helped define popular music across rock, blues, folk, and early rock & roll: #269 Cat Stevens – Tea for the Tillerman (1970): Explore the intimate singer-songwriter masterpiece that introduced timeless classics like "Wild World," "Father and Son," and "Where Do the Children Play?"—an album whose warmth and introspection continue to resonate generations later. #264 Elvis Presley (1956): Step back to the birth of rock & roll with Elvis' groundbreaking debut album, the record that transformed popular music and introduced the world to the King through unforgettable performances like "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Tutti Frutti." #262 Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble – In Step (1989): Celebrate Stevie Ray Vaughan's triumphant comeback album, recorded after achieving sobriety and featuring electrifying blues-rock performances on tracks like "Crossfire," "Tightrope," and "The House Is Rockin'." #256 The Band – The Band (1969): Discover one of rock's greatest sophomore albums, where The Band crafted vivid portraits of American life through classics such as "Up on Cripple Creek," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)." #252 Supertramp – Breakfast in America (1979): Revisit the album that propelled Supertramp to worldwide superstardom with sophisticated pop craftsmanship, unforgettable hooks, and enduring favorites including "The Logical Song," "Goodbye Stranger," and "Take the Long Way Home." Hosted by Stephen Epley, this compilation celebrates the diversity and enduring impact of these legendary records. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them for the first time, the Album Archives Rock Block is your ticket to a journey through music history. Subscribe to Album Archives | The Vault of Music History for more gems of music history. Each episode explores one of the Top 300 Albums of All Time, examining its creation, sound, and lasting legacy, as voted on by the listeners of Music Rewind. Available on all major podcast platforms: https://pod.link/1822387190YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AlbumArchivesRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AlbumArchivesTrack the countdown here: https://www.musicrewindpodcast.com/albumarchives  No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.” #AlbumArchives #MusicHistory #Albums #AlbumReview #CatStevens #ElvisPresley #TheBand #StevieRayVaughan #Supertramp #SRV
Jul 9
56 min
The Electric Flag: A Long Time Comin' with guest Richard Foos, founder of Rhino Records
The Electric Flag – A Long Time Comin’ (1968): The Album That Defined American Music’s Restless Soul
May 4
39 min
Bob Dylan: Bringing It All Back Home with guest William J. T. Bishop
Bob Dylan – Bringing It All Back Home (1965): The Album That Changed Everything
Apr 6
43 min
Out On The Tiles #9 - A Music Rewind Livestream
Out On The Tiles #9 - A Music Rewind Livestream
Feb 16
2 hr 17 min
The Clash: London Calling with guest Rob Janicke
In this episode of Music Rewind, we turn our attention to one of the most vital and uncompromising albums of the 20th century: London Calling by The Clash, released in 1979. This wasn't just a punk record — it was a worldview. Fusing reggae, ska, rockabilly, soul, and straight-up rock 'n' roll into a politically charged, genre-defying statement, London Calling captured a moment of social unrest, cultural collision, and creative fearlessness that still resonates today. It blew the doors off punk's limitations and set a new standard for what rock music could say — and how boldly it could say it. Host S.R. Epley is joined by author, musician, and cultural commentator Rob Janicke to dig into the album's enduring legacy and why its message still hits hard decades later. What We Cover How London Calling expanded and transcended punk's boundaries The album's genre fusion: reggae, ska, rockabilly, soul, and rock 'n' roll Why it connected so deeply across class and genre lines How The Clash balanced righteous anger with accessibility and ambition The iconic opening bassline and the album's global perspective The social and political climate of 1979 that shaped the record Why London Calling remains a blueprint for artists who refuse to stay in their lane Connecting the album's rebellious spirit to how music scenes form, fracture, and evolve About the Guest: Rob Janicke Rob Janicke is an author, musician, and cultural commentator with a deep focus on how music reflects and shapes generational identity. He is the author of Slacker - 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created, exploring the cultural forces, technological shifts, and artistic movements that defined a pivotal era in modern music. Drawing from both his work as a writer and practicing musician, Rob brings a sharp, historically grounded perspective to the conversation. 📖 Pick up Slacker - 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created: https://www.robjanicke.com/product-page/coming-soon-slacker-1991-teen-spirit-angst-the-generation-it-created Episode Details 🎙️ Show: Music Rewind 📅 Season 5, Episode 2 💿 Album: London Calling 🎤 Artist: The Clash 📆 Year Released: 1979 🏷️ Genre: Punk Rock, Post-Punk, Reggae, Ska, Rockabilly, New Wave ⏱️ Era: Late 1970s Punk, British Punk, Post-Punk Revolution Get the Album 🛒 Pick up London Calling on vinyl or CD: https://ebay.us/jApFB9 More From Sidereal Media Group 📀 Album Archives: The Vault of Music History Every great album has a story. Counting down the Top 300 Albums of All Time — one record at a time. New episodes every Monday. 🔗 https://pod.link/1822387190 🎵 Dedicate an Album Archives Episode Got an album that shaped your life but didn't make the Top 300? You can sponsor a dedicated Album Archives episode for it. Share the story behind the record — a memory, a person, a moment — and we will bring it to life. 👉 Request yours: https://www.musicrewindpodcast.com/album-dedication 🎬 Cinema Decon — Deconstructing the movies of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s 🔗 www.cinemadecon.com 🤘 Thrash 'N Treasure — Metal albums and musical theater with stage legends of Broadway and the West End 🔗 https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu 🌐 Sidereal Media Group: www.siderealmediagroup.com Music Rewind — Useful Links 🎧 All Episodes: https://www.musicrewindpodcast.com/listen 🎵 Music Rewind Selects Playlist: https://bit.ly/MusicRewindSelects 🏴‍☠️ Music Rewind Treasure Hunt: https://bit.ly/MixCD_Treasure_Hunt ❤️ Support on Patreon (early access): https://bit.ly/MusicRewindPatreon 🎙️ Start your own podcast with Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/sidereal Music Rewind Listener Discount Get all your music apparel, posters, and more at Old Glory. 🏷️ Music Rewind listeners get 15% off: https://oldglory.com/discount/MUSICREWIND No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 — Fair Use for purposes of criticism, commentary, and educational discussion. All rights go dir
Feb 2
1 hr 6 min
Album Archives - Rock Block 2
Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that shaped music history: #285 The Doors – Strange Days: Dive into the psychedelic depths of The Doors' sophomore masterpiece, blending eerie experimentation with hits like “People Are Strange” and “Love Me Two Times.” #282 Them Crooked Vultures (2009): Experience the explosive hard rock debut from this supergroup featuring Josh Homme, Dave Grohl, and John Paul Jones, packed with riff-heavy tracks like “New Fang.” #280 Foo Fighters (1995): Witness Dave Grohl's post-Nirvana rebirth with this raw, self-titled debut, delivering energetic alt-rock anthems like “This Is a Call” and “Big Me.” #279 Metallica – Ride the Lightning: Thrash into Metallica's ambitious sophomore effort, expanding their sound with intricate riffs and epic instrumentals like “The Call of Ktulu” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” #274 Arctic Monkeys – AM: Groove to the sleek, hip-hop-infused evolution of Arctic Monkeys, a sultry midnight masterpiece featuring seductive hits like “Do I Wanna Know?” and “R U Mine?” Hosted by Stephen Epley, this compilation celebrates the diversity and impact of these legendary records. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to these albums, the Album Archives Rock Block is your ticket to a journey through music history. Subscribe to Album Archives for more gems of Music History. Album Archives dives into the Top 300 Albums of All Time exploring their creation, sound, and lasting legacy, as voted on by you, the listeners of Music Rewind.   Available on all major podcast platforms: https://pod.link/1822387190Youtube: www.youtube.com/@AlbumArchives Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/AlbumArchives  ---------------------- “No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.” #AlbumArchives #MusicHistory #Albums #AlbumReview #TheDoors #ThemCrookedVultures #FooFighters #Metallica #ArcticMonkeys
Jan 19
49 min
Radiohead: Kid A with guest Jon D'Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine
Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Music Rewind. We're kicking things off with one of the most daring and divisive left turns in modern music history: Kid A by Radiohead, released in 2000. Coming off the back of OK Computer, Radiohead had the world's attention — and then they burned the blueprint. Kid A abandoned guitar-driven alt-rock entirely, plunging into icy electronic textures, jazz-influenced arrangements, and an atmosphere of anxious abstraction that left fans and critics scrambling to catch up. It wasn't just an album — it was a statement that a mainstream band could go anywhere, sound like anything, and answer to no one. Host Steve is joined by Jon D'Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine, to unpack the album's legacy, its impact on the industry, and why Kid A remains one of the most important and debated records of the 21st century. What We Cover How Kid A shattered expectations coming off the success of OK Computer Radiohead's rejection of guitar-driven alt-rock and embrace of electronic experimentation The album's icy textures, jazz influences, and avant-garde structure How Kid A challenged listeners and reshaped what mainstream music could be Its critical reception in 2000 and the debate it sparked at the time The album's enduring influence on artists across indie, electronic, and alternative music Why Kid A still sparks conversation and controversy decades later The role of bass and texture in building the album's unique sonic world About the Guest: Jon D'Auria Jon D'Auria is the Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine and a respected voice in music journalism. With years of experience covering artists, albums, and the evolving role of bass in modern music, Jon brings deep industry insight and historical context to the conversation — illuminating not only how Kid A was received at the time, but why it continues to resonate with musicians and fans alike. Episode Details 🎙️ Show: Music Rewind 📅 Season 5, Episode 1 — Season Premiere 💿 Album: Kid A 🎤 Artist: Radiohead 📆 Year Released: 2000 🏷️ Genre: Art Rock, Electronic, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Ambient, IDM ⏱️ Era: Y2K, Early 2000s Alternative, Post-Britpop Get the Album 🛒 Pick up Kid A on vinyl or CD: https://ebay.us/kwppfe  More From Sidereal Media Group 📀 Album Archives: The Vault of Music History Every great album has a story. Counting down the Top 300 Albums of All Time — one record at a time. New episodes every Monday. 🔗 https://pod.link/1822387190 🎬 Cinema Decon — Deconstructing the movies of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s 🔗 www.cinemadecon.com 🤘 Thrash 'N Treasure — Metal albums and musical theater with stage legends of Broadway and the West End 🔗 https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu 🌐 Sidereal Media Group: www.siderealmediagroup.com Music Rewind — Useful Links 🎧 All Episodes: https://www.musicrewindpodcast.com/listen 🎵 Music Rewind Selects Playlist: https://bit.ly/MusicRewindSelects 🏴‍☠️ Music Rewind Treasure Hunt: https://bit.ly/MixCD_Treasure_Hunt ❤️ Support on Patreon (early access): https://bit.ly/MusicRewindPatreon 🎙️ Start your own podcast with Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/sidereal Music Rewind Listener Discount Get all your music apparel, posters, and more at Old Glory. 🏷️ Music Rewind listeners get 15% off: https://oldglory.com/discount/MUSICREWIND No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 — Fair Use for purposes of criticism, commentary, and educational discussion. All rights go directly to their rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended. A podcast from the Sidereal Media Group. #Radiohead #KidA #ArtRock #ExperimentalRock #ElectronicMusic #KidA2000 #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #MusicHistory #PostRock #Ambient #AltRock #OKComputer #JonDAuria #BassMagazine #MusicRewind #AlbumDeepDive #IndieRock #2000sMusic #ClassicAlbums
Jan 5
46 min
Music Through The Generations - Part 4 - BONUS Episode
Please enjoy our fourth entry into Music Through The Generations.   Music Through The Generations is a Bonus series that takes a few music rewind regulars out into the field to interview a wide range of people of various ages and locations, a full generational gap of 70 years. We ask them all the same 5 musical questions, and the answers are fascinating.  The Questions:What music is your favorite right now?What music did you listen to growing up?What music did your parents listen to?Where do you listen to music?What is Classic Rock to you? Participants this round:  Steve Rosen - Rock Journalist/Author Tom Jeppson - Self-Proclaimed Music Nerd Rob Bailey - Host of SampleMining Podcast  Bruce Carlson - Host of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast  Lola Violet - L.A. Based Singer/Songwriter  Karkar - Pop-punk musician @nicholaskarkar John Mlynczak - President and CEO of NAMM   Anthony Winegar - Creator of The Deerskin Diary  Rauly - Pop-Rock Musician @raulyswrld Dan Shinder - President of DrumTalkTV  Brian Colburn - Host of My Weekly Mixtape Podcast  Alan Zeigler - Self-Proclaimed Music Snob Steve Epley - Music Rewind Host with the tables turned Go check out our new micro-podcast, Album Archives | The Vault of Music History10min album dives counting down the Top 300 Albums of All Timealbumarchives.podbean.com  —-------------------------------------------------- Gotham Cigars: Use this link to get up to 40% Cigar Specials at Gotham Cigars. https://bit.ly/MusicRewind_GothamCigars     —--------------------------------------------------  Useful Links for Music Rewind Music Rewind: All Episodes - https://www.musicrewindpodcast.com/ Music Rewind Treasure Hunt - https://bit.ly/MixCD_Treasure_Hunt  Music Rewind Selects: A playlist of select tracks from albums covered on the show. - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindSelects    Music Rewind Patreon Early access to future episodes - https://bit.ly/MusicRewindPatreon  Discover our sister podcast, Cinema Decon, deconstructing the movies of the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. www.cinemadecon.com  —--------------------------------------------------  “No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.” #music #podcast #musicpodcast #generations #rock #classicrock #pop #soul #hiphop #rap #country
Dec 1, 2025
53 min
Out On The Tiles #8 - A Music Rewind Livestream
Out On The Tiles #8!  Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda.
Nov 24, 2025
3 hr 23 min
Album Archives - Rock Block 1
Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that shaped music history: Billy Joel – The Stranger: Explore the breakthrough album that launched Billy Joel into stardom with hits like “Just the Way You Are” and “Movin’ Out.” The Velvet Underground & Nico: Uncover the groundbreaking, avant-garde masterpiece that redefined rock and influenced generations. The Rolling Stones – Their Satanic Majesties Request: Step into the psychedelic era with the Stones’ experimental gem, a bold departure from their blues roots. Norah Jones – Come Away With Me: Discover the soulful, jazz-infused debut that captivated the world with its intimate charm. ZZ Top – Eliminator: Rev up for the synth-driven, MTV-era classic that brought “Legs” and “Sharp Dressed Man” to the masses. Hosted by Stephen Epley, this compilation celebrates the diversity and impact of these legendary records. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to these albums, the Album Archives Rock Block 1 is your ticket to a journey through music history. Subscribe to Album Archives for more gems of Music History. Album Archives dives into the Top 300 Albums of All Time exploring their creation, sound, and lasting legacy, as voted on by you, the listeners of Music Rewind.   Available on all major podcast platforms: https://pod.link/1822387190   ---------------------- “No ownership of music material. All credits go to its rightful owner. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair Use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.” #AlbumArchives #MusicHistory #Albums #AlbumReview
Aug 27, 2025
44 min
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