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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

Alan Light, Mark Goodman

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01:23:00

Live From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/10/22

On episode #64 of “Sound Up!,” it's our first-ever live audience event, recorded at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on the day of this year's induction ceremonies in Cleveland. Mark and Alan hosted a gathering of our Pod Squad listeners, several of whom joined us in the studio to offer thoughts and insight about their favorites from the Class of 2024. Greg Harris, President and CEO of the museum, also came by to offer some insight on the weekend's events, the process, and updates on the Hall of Fame's

01:01:48

Episode #63: Myles Kennedy

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2024/10/15

On episode #63 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy to discuss his new album “The Art of Letting Go” and his ongoing work with Alter Bridge and with Slash. Alan reviews Stevie Wonder at Madison Square Garden and Mark gives his take on the Tony-winning play “Stereophonic.” In music news, the Cure announce their retirement plans, Motley Crue take over the Sunset Strip, and “Saturday Night Live” was full of music from Stevie Nicks, Ariana Grande, and an Oasis spoof. Our new music picks

01:03:13

Episode #62: Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum

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2024/10/08

On episode #62 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Dave Pirner to discuss writing and recording Soul Asylum’s new album “Slowly But Shirley,” reuniting the band with producer Steve Jordan. Mark reviews Soul Coughing live in New York, while a Pod Squad member reviews the new Tragically Hip Documentary: No Dress Rehearsal. In music news, we discuss Garth Brooks being accused of sexual assult, Taylor Swift's money milestone, Lady Gaga's LA secret show, and the controversy surrounding the hit Broadway

01:11:51

Episode #61: Rachel Platten

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2024/10/01

On episode #61 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome singer/songwriter Rachel Platten to discuss her new album “I Am Rachel Platten” and the intensely personal journey behind her new songs. We pay tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, and Alan has concert reviews of shows by Neil Young, Jelly Roll, and Sabrina Carpenter. In Music News, Courtney Love becomes a grandmother, a member of BTS is arrested for driving a scooter after drinking, Oasis announce North American tour dates, and Arnel Pineda is

01:08:21

Episode #60 - Dhani Harrison

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2024/09/24

On episode #60 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Dhani Harrison to talk about his new concert film, “Innersoundstage,” and other projects including the latest George Harrison reissue. Mark reviews an ELO concert, Alan saw the upcoming Pharrell Wiiliams documentary, and listeners offer their thoughts on shows by Weezer and Bruce Springsteen. In Music News, we discuss Diddy being held without bail as he awaits trial, Jay-Z bidding on a New York City casino, and Arnel Pineda’s time with Journey

00:59:46

Episode #059 Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional

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2024/09/17

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, 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

01:00:10

Episode #58 - Jimmy Jam

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2024/09/10

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

01:03:54

Episode #57: Director Alex Gibney

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2024/09/04

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

01:00:34

Episode #56 Krystal Keith discusses the NBC Special...

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2024/08/27

On Episode #56 of “Sound Up!,” singer Krystal Keith, daughter of Toby Keith and producer/director Alex Coletti joins us to discuss the NBC All-Star special, Toby Keith: American Icon. In Music News we cover a pending Oasis reunion, Post Malone topping the charts, Queens of the Stone 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

00:58:11

Episode #55 - Summer Live Audience Special

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2024/08/20

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.We want to make you part

00:51:46

Episode #54 Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick of The...

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2024/08/13

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

01:09:06

Episode #53 Mikel Jollett of The Airborne Toxic Event...

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2024/08/06

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. We want to make you part of

00:43:23

Episode #52 Musicians score gold at The Olympics.

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2024/07/30

here is Episode #52Break A 19:48Break B 34:23 6 AM Tomorrow pleasepromo to follow Title : 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 surprise new LP. We have a

00:45:28

The Hanseroth Twins

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2024/07/23

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. We want to

01:01:19

Episode #50: Linda Perry, Music News and New Music

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2024/07/16

On episode #50 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan 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. We want to

00:49:28

Episode #49: Howard Jones

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2024/07/09

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

01:11:03

Episode #48: The Warning

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2024/07/02

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

00:55:49

Episode #47: Nathaniel Rateliff

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2024/06/25

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, Mavis Staples, The Mysterines and Coldplay. We want

00:46:36

Episode #46 What Is the Perfect Concert Length?

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/06/21

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, The Eagles at the Sphere, 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

00:54:55

Episode #45 Graham Nash Interview / Talking Heads...

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2024/06/18

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

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