Music Rewind Podcast

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...

The Electric Flag – A Long Time Comin' (1968): The Album That Defined American Music's Restless Soul About This Episode In this episode of Music Rewind, we shine a long-overdue spotlight on one of the most electrifying and underappreciated albums in rock history: A Long Time Comin' by The Electric Flag, released in 1968. Formed by guitarist Mike Bloomfield following his work with Bob Dylan and the...

Bob Dylan – Bringing It All Back Home (1965): The Album That Changed Everything In this episode of Music Rewind, we dive deep into one of the most pivotal and influential albums in rock and folk history: Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan, released in 1965. This wasn't just another record — it was a cultural earthquake. Splitting its identity between electric rock and acoustic introspection, t...

Out On The Tiles #9! A Music Rewind Livestream Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discussion! Topics covered: Musicians Hall Of Fame and Museum   Music...

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, c...

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...

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-influen...

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...

Music Rewind Livestreams return with 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. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discussion! A bit of microphone noise at the beginning fro...

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 wit...

Welcome back, Music Rewind listeners! Host Steve here. While we’re on a brief hiatus between seasons, we’re thrilled to revisit some of our favorite episodes with remastered audio for an enhanced listening experience. This week, we’re diving back into a deeply personal and insightful conversation with my good friend and talented audio engineer, Demetrius Milton, as we explore Sound & Color by...

As we take a breather between seasons of Music Rewind, I’m beyond excited to share a fresh project that’s been simmering in my mind for a while now: the  Album Archives Podcast . This micro-podcast is a love letter to the albums that have shaped our lives, and I’m thrilled to dive into this new adventure with all of you — our incredible Music Rewind community. So, what’s Album Archives all about?...

In this season finale episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we hit the road with Jackson Browne’s iconic 1977 album, Running On Empty. We close out Season 4 by again flipping the script and putting our regular host in the hot seat to talk about why this album is special to him, and why it still resonates with people five decades later.  Season 4 — Episode 12 Album: Running On Empty Artist: Jackson...

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we delve into the iconic 1991 album, Into The Great Wide Open by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. We're thrilled to have special guest Brian Colburn, a renowned music podcaster and long-time Petty enthusiast.  Season 4 — Episode 11 Album: Into The Great Wide Open Artist: Top Petty & The Heartbreakers Year: 1991 Listen to the album on Spotify: http...

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we delve into the landmark 1973 progressive rock album, Tales From Topographic Oceans by Yes.  This iconic double album with only 4 tracks has stirred discussions and debates among music enthusiasts for decades! Drum Talk TV CEO Dan Shinder joins us to find out why this masterpiece is his “stuck on an island” record.  Season 4 — Episode 10 Album: Tales...

Music Rewind Livestreams returns with Out On The Tiles #7! Just in time for Christmas. Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discussion! Topics covered Yea...

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast where we sit down with indie-pop musician Rauly! A deep dive deep discussion into Post Malone's groundbreaking 2018 album, "beerbongs & bentleys." Discover the stories behind the tracks, Rauly's unique insights, and why this album remains a fan favorite.  Season 4 — Episode 9 Album: beerbongs & bentleys Artist: Post Malone Year: 2018 In this epis...

Join us for an exceptional episode of The Music Rewind Podcast as we journey back to Colonial America. Special guest Anthony Winegar, historian from The Deerskin Diary, discusses Diane Taraz's "Songs Of The Revolution." Discover the captivating collection of songs that defined the American Revolution era. Season 4 — Episode 8 Album: Songs Of The Revolutions Artist: Diane Taraz Year: 2010 Our guest...

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive deep into Queen’s iconic album, “A Night At The Opera.” Join us as we chat with John Mlynczak, President and CEO of NAMM, about the album’s groundbreaking tracks, its impact on rock music, and behind-the-scenes stories. Tune in for an insightful discussion on one of rock’s greatest masterpieces! Season 4 — Episode 7 Album: A Night At The Opera A...

In This Episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome pop-punk sensation Karkar! Steve and Karkar dive deep into the iconic Green Day album, American Idiot (2004). Discover how this legendary album inspired Karkar’s mission to revive the pop-punk genre, just as it captivated him at the age of five. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the impact of Green Day and the future of pop-punk music. Se...

Midnight Mastermind is a segment on BBC Radio 2 where a guest is invited on to try to stump the host with several questions on a topic. Host Steve Epley was invited on to participate with the topic being an artist covered on Music Rewind.  The chosen topic was the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, from our Season 2 finale.  Enjoy this Bonus Segment, it was a lot of fun.  Our Season 2 Finale discussing...

The Complete Volume 1 of 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 80 years. We asks them all the same 5 musical questions, and the answers are fascinating. We took the three published episodes and combined th...

In This Episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome Indie-Pop star Lola Violet! In this episode, Lola delves into the timeless classic, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. Discover her unique introduction to The Beatles and how this legendary album has influenced her career and songwriting. This engaging conversation highlights the enduring impact of The Beatles on today’s yo...

Music Rewind Livestreams returns with Out On The Tiles #6! In this special episode, we reveal our Top 20 results for the Top Albums of All Time. Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an eng...

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, host Bruce Carlson takes you on an in-depth journey through Elvis Presley’s iconic album, “Moody Blue.” Discover the stories behind the songs, the recording process, and the impact this album had on Elvis’s career and music history. Featuring exclusive insights and expert commentary, this episode is a must-listen for Elvis fans and music historians. Tun...