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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

Alan Light, Mark Goodman

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00:58:51

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

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

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

00:53:10

Episode #24 Audience reaction on artists switching...

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2024/04/04

On episode #24 “Do you like it when your favorite artists or bands change musical genres or direction?” We discuss this with our live Sound Up Pod Squad audience and get reactions via listener audio messages and comments.Plus artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, and others speak out against AI, Jennifer Lopez rebrands her tour, Lizzo walks back her comment about quitting, the Who’s Roger Daltrey talks about the future and Mark pays tribute to music industry legend and friend Gale Sparrow.We want

01:08:32

Episode #23. Journalist Danyel Smith talks Beyonce's...

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2024/04/02

On Episode 23 of Sound Up, author and journalist Danyel Smith Joins to talk about what everyone is talking about, Beyonce’s blockbuster release, Cowboy Carter. Rock icon, the one and only Ian Hunter joins to discuss his New Star-Studded release Defiance Part 2 which features members of Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins and more. We get an Ace Frehley concert review from producer Roger, a Tommy on Broadway review from Mark and a

00:56:22

Episode #22: Variety’s Jem Aswad Talks Diddy. We...

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/03/29

On Episode #22 of Sound Up! We talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about artists we love that other people hate. Variety’s Jem Aswad joins us to break down the current situation, raid, and allegations surrounding Diddy. Mark gives a Fall Out Boy concert review, plus Music News on actor Jeremy Allen White in talks to play Bruce Springsteen, Madonna planning a free conert in Rio to close out the Celebration Tour, and The Stray Cats getting ready to hit the road.We want to make you part of the

00:57:49

Episode 21: Eddie Trunk pays tribute to Taylor...

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2024/03/26

Episode 21: On this episode, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light and producer Roger Coletti are joined by old friend and rock radio personality Eddie Trunk, who pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins two years after the drummer's passing. We also talk to director Leigh Brooks about his new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" and cover the latest news stories, including Pete Townshend considering a Who farewell tour and a new Prince film directed by Ryan Coogler. Plus, our new music picks from Olivia

00:38:38

Episode 20: Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" is the...

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/03/21

On Episode 20 of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we cover a ton of music topics including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the biggest song of all time by Forbes Magazine, Lady Gaga's return to Las Vegas, John Mellencamp storming off stage, Beyonce's statement about her new record and we talk live with our audience, the Sound Up Pod Squad, about how artists should play their hits live. It's an episode every artist, new or legendary, should listen to!We want to make you part

00:59:18

How do you like to hear your favorite songs performed...

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ·

2024/03/19

On this episode Mark and Alan welcome journalist and musician Jeff Slate to discuss how artists should play their hits live. Alan reviews The Black Crowes and -Kinney live in NYC. Producer Roger reviews the NYC Raven Drum Foundation first responders' benefit plus we have New Music Picks and Music News on Paul Simon, the announcement of the Glastonbury lineup, ELO announce a farewell tour, Dr Dre reveals he had several strokes while hospitalized in 2021, our thoughts on Timothee Chalamet photos from

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