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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

Alan Light, Mark Goodman

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Episode #44 Should classic bands release new...

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/06/14

On Episode #44 of "Sound Up!" we discuss which classic artists we think could still release quality new material. Michael Pagnotta, artist manager and former publicist for Prince, Bush, and the Cure joins host Alan Light, producer Roger Coletti, and our live Sound Up! podcast audience to discuss the bands we hope might release new music and why others should not. We also have reviews of Governor's Ball and "Hell's Kitchen" from our audience, Alan's thoughts on the new Ani DiFranco documentary, and

00:51:37

Episode #43 Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby of The...

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2024/06/11

On Episode 43 of Sound Up, Will Rigby and Peter Holsapple of the legendary power pop band The DB’s join us to discuss the first official US vinyl release of their 1981 debut album Stands for Decibels and their first live dates in 12 years with the original line-up. In Music News we discuss The Black Keys parting ways with management, Jon Bon Jovi and Eminem both do surprise sets and coverage of the recent Billboard Latin Woman In Music event. We also have new music picks from Raye, The Offspring,

00:49:32

Episode #42 The Greatest Summer Songs / Beach Boys...

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2024/06/07

On Episode #42 We discuss the Greatest Summer Songs with our listeners and our live audience. In Music News, we discuss the Cyndi Lauper farewell tour, Taylor Momsen bitten on stage by a bat and Taylor Swift winning the BMI Songwriter Of The Year Pop Award. We also get a Madness live review and Beach Boys, Cyndi Lauper, and Lollapalooza documentary reviews from the Sound Up Pod Squad. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at

00:58:12

Episode #41 Mike Campbell / Mark Everett of Eels /...

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2024/06/04

On Episode 41, we have our conversation with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell to discuss “Vagabonds, Virgins and Misfits,” the upcoming release from his band the Dirty Knobs, as well as playing Heartbreakers songs live, songwriting, and more. Mark Everett, better known as “E” of Eels, stops by to talk about the new album “EELS Time” and his recent health scare. Plus FREDDY joins us to introduce her single “Shotgun” in our new music picks segment, which also includes songs by

00:46:22

Episode #40: Music and AI / Janes Addiction Reunites...

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2024/05/31

On Episode #40 of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman and Alan discuss using Artificial intelligence when creating and performing music with our live podcast audience. We also have music news on the Janes Addiction reunion and co-headling tour with Love and Rockets, Ticketmaster and Graceland getting hacked, Randy Bachman guitars up for auction, The Black Keys adjust their tour, and the Sound Up Pod Squad responds to the question, What sound would you use to scare a bear out of a tree? We want to make you

00:50:01

Episode #39 Gavin Rossdale of Bush / Rolling Stones...

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2024/05/28

On Episode #38, Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins us to discuss “Loaded,” the band’s first greatest hits package. Gavin talks about looking back, but also about new music on the way, Bush’s upcoming tour, the death of producer Steve Albini, and much more. Plus, Mark and Alan both went to see the Rolling Stones live and have their concert review. All that and our new music picks of the week, including Clairo, Lauren Mayberry, and Red Clay Strays. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us

00:58:51

Episode #38 Bands That Should Be More Famous, plus...

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2024/05/24

On Episode #38, we discuss bands we feel should be more famous and get suggestions from our live audience. Plus we have an update on the possible foreclosure on Graceland, our take on the wild Rolling Stone interview with Kid Rock, and apparently bears are Black Sabbath fans. Plus a Sound Up Pod Squad member calls in with a Neil Young concert review and more!We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at

01:01:23

Episode #37 - Neil Finn of Crowded House / Billie...

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2024/05/21

On Episode #37, Neil Finn of Crowded House joins to discuss the band’s new album "Gravity Stairs," their recording process, and playing alongside his sons in the band, and he reflects on touring as part of Fleetwood Mac. Then it's our Sound Up! Album After Party: Esquire’s Madison Vain joins us to unpack and review the new Billie Eilish album "Hit Me Hard and Soft." And we have new music picks from Bon Jovi, Beth Gibbons, Chance the Rapper, and more. We want to make you part of the conversation

00:45:53

Episode #36: Songs About Food, Cruel World Review,...

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2024/05/17

On this episode of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman, Alan Light, and producer Roger talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about a variety of topics including Songs About Food! We also discuss the Randy Travis AI track, favorite songwriters of today, and how it is cheaper to go see Taylor Swift and other concerts in other countries. In Music News we discuss the Led Zeppelin doc, Cher tuning back time on her decision to attend the Rock Hall Induction Ceremony, Michael McDonald book penned by Paul Reiser, our

00:45:51

Episode #35 Ed Roland of Collective Soul. A review of...

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2024/05/14

On Episode #35 of "Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light," Ed Roland of Collective Soul joins us to discuss the band's new double album "Here to Eternity" and their 30th anniversary and answers questions from our audience. Mark has his review of Billy Joel live at Madison Square Garden on the night of Billy's 75th Birthday and Alan recaps an intimate show from country artist Scotty McCreery. We also have news on Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, the MTV Movie Awards hits pause, the return of

00:30:00

Episode #34 Rolling Stones live at Jazzfest, Heart...

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2024/05/10

On this episode of Sound Up! we hear from our audience on JazzFest, Heart and Cheap Trick live, Hulu's Bon Jovi documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: the Bon Jovi Story," Iron Maiden bonus material, and more. We also cover the latest music news, including the Marilyn Manson trial set for 2025, the passing of legendary recording engineer Steve Albini, and more. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at

00:54:31

Episode #33 Allison Hagendorf talks about women who...

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2024/05/07

On Episode #33, we talk about women who rock with a woman who definitely rocks—Allison Hagendorf, host of The Allison Hagendorf show and former head of rock at Spotify. Alan weighs in on Dua Lipa’s new album and her appearance on SNL and Mark has a concert review of Bad Religion live in NYC. In music news, we cover the ongoing Drake/Kendrick Lamar rap battle, Madonna’s record-breaking free show in Rio, Motley Crue and Pearl Jam hit the road, and our new music picks this week from Miranda Lambert,

00:45:56

Episode #32: A conversation with Matt Nathanson,...

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2024/05/03

On Episode #32, Matt Nathanson joins us and the Sound Up Pod Squad to discuss if there is such a thing as too much content from your favorite artist. Mark reviews the Hulu documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" and Alan give us his take on the restored version of the Beatles' long-lost "Let It Be" film.We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at

00:48:31

Episode #31 DAVID J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) talks...

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2024/04/30

Episode #31: In this episode, Mark and Alan speak to goth legend David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) about his box set of demo recordings Tracks From The Attic and his upcoming tour. Plus we have news on the Rolling Stones’ tour launch, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album sales, upcoming music from Eminem and Johnny Cash and The Alarm postpone US tour after frontman Mike Peters latest Cancer diagnosis. Plus we give our new music picks of the week. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave

01:04:00

Episode #30 2024 Rock Hall inductees, Taylor Swift’s...

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2024/04/26

Episode #30: On this episode, we give our thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and hear reactions to the list from our Pod Squad audience members. They also weigh in with thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album, and we have news on Gene Simmons’ new tour, Snoop’s Olympic plans, and more - plus a hilarious concert review from one of our listeners. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at

00:47:38

Episode #29: 2024 Rock Hall Inductees Peter Frampton...

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2024/04/23

On Episode #29, we had the pleasure of chatting with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Peter Frampton and Foreigner's Lou Gramm. They shared their reactions to being inducted and gave us some inside information on their performances. Alan Light gives us his review of Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, producer Roger has a Judas Priest concert review and a Record Store Day recap. We also pay tribute to the late Dickey Betts, share our initial reactions to this year's Rock

00:55:57

Episode #28: Carrie Colliton of Record Store Day, No...

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2024/04/19

On Episode #28, Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton join us to discuss the 2024 RSD releases. We talk live with our audience - the Sound Up! pod squad - and find out who still listens to vinyl and if the format is still important. We also discuss some big Beatle news including info on the "Let It Be" movie re-release and a new Lennon-McCartney track.from the next generation. Plus concert reviews from our listeners on the Black Crowes opening night and No Doubt at Coachella, and more guitar

00:52:16

Episode #27: Pete Townshend talks about guitars,...

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2024/04/16

Episode #27. On this episode, we're throwing away the playbook and devoting the entire show to an in-depth interview with the one and only Pete Townshend. Pete talks candidly with Mark and Alan about his relationship with the guitar, the future of The Who, the possibility of another tour, "Tommy" on Broadway, and so much more. In this extended conversation, he tells the story of both the first and last guitars he ever smashed on stage, and reflects on Tommy, how the current Broadway version connects

00:48:03

Episode #26 Who Are Today’s Guitar Heroes? Alan’s...

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2024/04/12

On Episode #26 of Sound Up! , the audience sounds off as we continue to celebrate International Guitar Month discussing new guitar heroes like Marcus King, H.E.R. Jason Isbell, Mark Speer and others. Alan has his review of Olivia Rodrigo live at new York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus discussions on Soul Asylum and news on Metallica and Joni Mitchell paying tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart'' returns to the chart, a new book on the origin of the

00:47:51

Episode #25 Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers talks...

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2024/04/09

On Episode #25 of Sound Up, our friend Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers joins to talk about their forthcoming album and tour. We also discuss some big news stories including Kiss selling their entire catalog for a reported 300 million, Beyonce making country music history, Me B getting kicked out of a Spice Girls group chat, Morgan Wallen getting arrested and tributes to Firehouse vocalist C. J. Snare and Wallflowers guitarist Michael Ward. We also have our new music picks from Kittie, The Avett

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