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Episode #84 Neil Giraldo / 80s Cruise 2025

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2025/03/11

On episode #84 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Giraldo to talk about his spirits company Three Chord Bourbon, upcoming tour dates with Pat Benatar, and much more. Mark recaps his time hosting last week’s ‘80s Cruise, which offered both musical highlights and genuine tragedy. Alan reviews the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert, which featured performances from the likes of Alicia Keys, Beck, and Cher. We give our thoughts on Lady Gaga’s new album,

00:52:22

Episode#83 Amy Irving

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2025/03/04

On episode #83 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome legendary actress and musician Amy Irving, to talk about her new album “Always Will Be,” a tribute to her friend Willie Nelson. Producer Roger Coletti reviews a recent NYC show by singer/songwriter Ike Reilly. We have a recap of music moments at the Academy Awards, and in music news, we mark the passings of three music legends this weekend—David Johansen, Angie Stone, and Badfinger’s Joey Molland—and Neil Young’s announcement that he

00:55:41

Tom Beaujour & Richard Bienstock

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2025/02/25

On episode #82 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the new oral history “Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival.” Alan reviews NYC appearances by Billy F. Gibbons and Jason Isbell and a preview the “Buena Vista Social Club” Broadway musical. We have news about Timothee Chalamet winning the SAG Award for his role as Bob Dylan, some Mariah Carey tour dates, a new Santana album, and the record-breaking

01:17:33

Paul Stanley

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2025/02/18

On episode #81 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome KISS co-founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Paul Stanley, who talks about his passion for painting and an upcoming exhibit of his art. We examine this year’s newly-announced nominees for the Rock Hall, and look at this past week’s special broadcasts honoring the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” as well as Questlove’s new Sly Stone documentary. We pass along the Pod Squad responses to Throwback Thursday question “What was

01:09:22

Episode #80 Bob Mould

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2025/02/11

On episode #80 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome modern rock legend Bob Mould to discuss his upcoming album “Here We Go Crazy.” We dive into all the music of the Super Bowl, from Kendrick Lamar’s controversial halftime show to the pregame performances and prominent songs in the commercials, and recap a Record Store Day event announcing this year’s list. In music news, Netflix’s long-awaited Prince docu-series is officially cancelled and the legendary David Johansen reveals his

01:14:25

Episode #79: Music's Biggest Weekend with The...

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2025/02/04

On Episode #79 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light recap all the events of music’s biggest weekend, starting with the all-star FireAid benefit on Thursday night and culminating in Sunday’s Grammy Awards. With the help of Shirley Halperin, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Hollywood Reporter, we look at the highlights and memorable moments from those two mega-events, plus the MusiCares concert honoring the Grateful Dead and Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala—and how it all played out against the backdrop of

00:59:14

Episode #78 Damian Kulash of Ok Go

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2025/01/28

On Episode #78 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Damian Kulash, frontman of OK Go, to talk about the band’s new single and first album in ten years, as well as their history of groundbreaking music videos. In music news, performers were announced for this week’s Grammy Awards and MusiCares tribute to the Grateful Dead; Timothee Chalamet dug into some Bob Dylan rarities on “SNL,” and Aaliyah gets her own Barbie. Our new music picks include Sam Fender, Larkin Poe, Kesha, and

00:37:03

Music News on Bob Dylan, Fire Aid and More

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2025/01/21

On Episode #77 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light dig deep into music news, with an update on the mega-benefit concert coming up to aid those affected by the Los Angeles fires, on Def Leppard’s first performance of 2025 - without guitarist Vivian Campbell, recovering from cancer treatment - and lots of Bob Dylan news, including an auction of his manuscripts and memorabilia and his decision to join TikTok. Alan reviews a club performance by Jesse Malin, and a listener checks in from Tulsa

00:56:37

Episode #76 Rick Springfield

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2025/01/14

On Episode #76 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rick Springfield to talk about his experiences in the Los Angeles fires and about his upcoming “Greatest Hits, Volume 2” collection. Mark reveals how his own visit to LA last week was impacted by the fires, and we take a look at the ways the disaster is affecting the music community, from the Grammy Awards ceremony to preliminary plans for a benefit concert. We respond to some email questions from the Pod Squad, and our new music

00:59:53

Episode #75 Michael Imperioli

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2025/01/07

On Episode #75 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Michael Imperioli (“The Sopranos,” “The White Lotus”) to talk about his band ZOPA and the new single “A Still Life” from their upcoming album, “Diamond Vehicle.” We take a look back at the music headlines over the holidays—including Beyonce’s NFL halftime show and the opening of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”—and look ahead to the most anticipated albums of 2025. In music news, Flavor Flav took a turn as a sports mascot and

01:05:49

Episode #74 2024 Holiday Mailbag Episode

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2024/12/31

Episode #74 of Sound Up!, the final show of the year, is a dive into the mailbag, where Pod Squad members sent Mark Goodman and Alan Light questions on a wide range of topics—favorites from 2024, predictions for 2025, some Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inquiries, best interviews, concert etiquette, and more. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod

00:48:29

Episode #73 Best Song, Best Album, Best Artist of 2024

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2024/12/24

Episode #73 of Sound Up! is the second of our two special year-end retrospectives. This time, Mark Goodman and Alan Light focus on the best songs, biggest albums, and defining artists of 2024, including their choice for the Artist of the Year. We consider the commercial and creative powerhouses, from Beyonce to Billie Eilish, as well as breakthroughs and comebacks by the likes of Chappell Roan and The Cure. Plus, we look at the remarkable figures the music world lost in 2024. We want to make you

00:56:45

Episode #72 2024's Biggest Music Headlines

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2024/12/17

Episode #72 of Sound Up! is the first of two special year-end retrospectives. This time, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Madison Vain, digital director of Esquire magazine, to look back at the biggest, most shocking, jaw-dropping music stories of 2024. Together, they discuss scandals and triumphs from the Diddy case to the Eras Tour, the Oasis reunion to the Kendrick/Drake beef, from the breakthroughs of Chappell Roan and Charli XCX to the flops from Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry. Plus, a

00:59:47

Episode #71 Chris Shiflett

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2024/12/10

In episode #71 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome singer, songwriter, and Foo Fighter Chris Shiflet to talk about the new season of his guitar-centric podcast “Shred with Shifty,” including an episode featuring bandmates Dave Grohl and Pat Smear. We review the upcoming official Led Zeppelin documentary, and in music news, Jay Z is accused in the Diddy case, Nicko McBrain retires from Iron Maiden, Matthew Sweet gives an update after suffering a stroke, and Taylor Swift finishes the

00:58:28

Episode #70: Yola

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2024/12/03

In episode #70 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome singer/songwriter/actor Yola to discuss her new music and her recent starring role on Broadway. Roger recaps the all-star Jesse Malin benefit concert with guests including Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, and Little Steven, and we have a listener review of HBO’s Yacht Rock documentary. In music news, AC/DC announce US tour plans, Elton John faces a health crisis, Snoop Dogg and Sting revisit a Police classic, and The Cure have a live

01:00:07

Black Friday w/ RSD Co-Founder Carrie Colliton

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2024/11/26

In episode #69 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, to talk about this week’s Black Friday event and the state of vinyl. Alan reviews Taylor Swift’s penultimate Eras Tour stop in Toronto and the new “Beatles ‘64” documentary, and Mark reports on the Soulshine benefit concert in NYC, headlined by Dave Matthews Band and Warren Haynes. In music news, Drake announces a new tour (launching the same day as Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl

00:49:20

Episode #68: Grammy Noms & Dynamic Ticket Pricing

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2024/11/19

On episode #68 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light host a live panel of Sound Up Pod Squad members to discuss two significant topics: the 2025 Grammy nominations and one of the year's biggest issues, dynamic ticket pricing. Hosts and guests dive deep into the Big Four Grammy categories, sharing their picks for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist. Then, they take a closer look at ticket prices and access, exploring the advantages and challenges of

01:12:32

Episode# 67: Rob Sheffield on his book, Heartbreak is...

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/11/12

On episode #67 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome author Rob Sheffield to discuss his new book “Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music.” Mark reports back from The Sands, where he saw Rick Springfield, Bret Michaels, Level 42, and many more. In music news, the 2025 Grammy nominations are revealed, Chappell Roan drops her management, and Zach Bryan faces domestic scandal. We get two live reviews from our Sound Up! Pod Squad - David Gilmour at MSG and The Cure in

00:55:00

Episode #66: Lynn Goldsmith

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/11/05

On episode #66 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome legendary photographer Lynn Goldsmith to discuss her latest book, Patti Smith: Before Easter After. In music news, we discuss Oasis cracking down on ticket resales, Young Thug getting out of prison, Ed Sheeran winning a big court case, The Cure performing a three-hour record release show in London, and Jell Roll dropping 100 pounds while touring. We get two reviews from our Sound Up Pod Squad, one of The Cure’s new album Songs of a Lost World and

00:56:35

Episode #65: Jesse Malin

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2024/10/29

On episode #65 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Jesse Malin to discuss the all-star benefit album “Silver Patron Saints,” his new single, and his ongoing recovery from a spinal stroke. Alan describes his night judging Taylor Swift karaoke, and Pod Squad listeners review Cyndi Lauper and Conan Gray. In music news, we recall the passing of Liam Payne and Phil Lesh and talk about the reaction to Alex Van Halen’s memoir and the Concert for Carolina benefit. This week’s new music picks feature

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