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Cinderella came out of the gritty streets of Philadelphia by writing hookey riffs, shout along choruses and a fun, glammy stage show. Gene Simmons tried to get them signed but it was Jon Bon Jovi who would convince his label Mercury to get them a record contract. Led by lead singer/songwriter/lead guitarist Tom Keifer, Cinderella had hard riffs and a Sunset Strip performance style that made them p...

The Beastie Boys’ trajectory is one of the most unique in music history, moving from underground punk, to the "frat-rap" superstardom of Licensed to Ill, to socially-conscious stars of both hip-hop and alternative rock. In this episode, we explore the pivotal moment when the band faced an artistic crisis following the commercial failure of Paul’s Boutique. Severing ties with Def Jam and moving to...

ABOUT ROB ARTHUR: Musician, Artist and Filmmaker who serves as the band leader for Peter Frampton and has also worked with Kenny Loggins and Chicago among others. He joins us to discuss the documentary "Frampton", which premiered at Tribeca, that he directed and co-wrote. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans...

This week Tom & Zeus review the 2014 KISS compilation "KISS 40 Decades Of Decibels" This SIOL's 13th compilation review. This compilation album celebrates KISS' 40th anniversary with a double CD consisting of 40 songs. The album is very unique because it includes, demos, unreleased material, live tracks, deep cuts and of course KISS compilation staples like "Rock And Roll All Nite." The guys break...

As an ’80s music podcast, it’s no secret that we’ve always had a little extra love for Olivia Newton-John. Now, author Matthew Hild takes that appreciation even deeper with his new book, A Little More Love: The Love and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John, a thoughtful and comprehensive look at one of pop culture’s most beloved stars. Matthew joins us to talk about Olivia’s remarkable career, from chart-...

Host Jesse Jackson kicks off Pride in Bruce Month on Set Lusting Bruce with guest Niko Stratis, a Toronto-based writer originally from Canada’s Yukon. Niko describes growing up in a music- and book-filled home, later leaving construction work after coming out as trans, and building a writing career through online essays, including an early op-ed that prompted an attempted libel threat. Niko recoun...

In Episode 362 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into how heavy metal and progressive rock evolved as musical "doppelgangers," tracing their shared roots, parallel development, eventual convergence, and enduring bond through virtuosity, ambition, and a common outsider spirit. Deep Purple – “Into the Fire” Yes – “Siberian Khatru” Rush – “The Camera Eye” Metallica – “Phantom...

EPYSODE 86: It's All Meat by It's All Meat. Guests: Band members Jed MacKay and Rick McKim. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled debut from It’s All Meat, a 1970 release that blends heavy psychedelic rock with raw garage energy. Recorded in Canada and largely forgotten until collectors unearthed it decades later, the album is a thunderous one-off statement of ear...

We started First Concert Memories, the monthly series from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast, we wanted to capture the passion of rock fans who were turned on (usually at a young age) by the power of a great live rock show. That passion comes from childhood and teenage fandom of bands that hit you in just the right spot in your heart, mind and time of your life. For our generation,...

On the 140th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys review an Ultimate Classic Rock Article which lists every classic rock artist who released more than 1 diamond album! Diamond in music sales means over 10 million albums sold. Ultimate Classic Rock lists the nine classic rock artists who have released more than 1 diamond album. As always the guys review the list and breakdown and analyze...

This week, we celebrate the life and music of Elliott Smith, tracing his journey from noisy indie rocker to lo-fi DIY troubadour to the reluctant voice of a generation. Elliott released three records with his band Heatmiser and five solo classics before his untimely passing at the age of 34 in 2003 (with two posthumous collections that followed), leaving a rich, beautiful, emotionally wrought cata...

Summer’s coming in hot, and so are we. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re checking out one of the coolest, most American sounds in rock history: surf music.  It’s a sound designed to imitate the ocean — dripping wet reverb, a clean glowing tone, and that lightning-fast, machine-gun guitar picking you instantly recognize.  It exploded right in the gap between the first wave of roc...

Sometimes in the course of this podcast, Ray and Markus have spoken with guests, not knowing what to expect. This conversation with David Sancious was one of those occasions! His E Street Band days aside, the man is amazing, as are the ensuing decades of his musical journey. Checking in (supremely chill) from his home in Hawaii, he told the guys about many things, including one of their burning qu...

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Los Angeles–based musician and music teacher Jake Cassman, who shares his path from growing up in Berkeley on classic rock and ’90s alternative to discovering Bruce Springsteen later through a 2008 Obama rally performance, long bus rides through New Jersey, and years playing dueling pianos. Jake discusses teaching recording and songwriting at The Geffen Academy, the rea...

By 1986, the Phil Collins machine was in full gear. After coming off big solo success with the diamond selling No Jacket Required and having played on both sides of the Atlantic for Live Aid, the public (and the record company) couldn't seem to get enough of the Genesis drummer turned lead singer. The band sought to capitalize on that momentum by sharing music writing credits (each of them wrote l...

This week Tom & Zeus review KISS's TV appearance on MTV's Headbangers Ball with Riki Rachtman in May 1990. It was mid-1990 and KISS was gearing up for their soon-to-be heralded Hot In The Shade tour. The current lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Carr and Bruce Kulick had been together for more than five years. KISS appeared on Headbanger's Ball "On The Road" segment with host Riki Rachtma...

This week on the Panda Podcast, Danny Meyers and Ilan Fong each bring 5 of their favorite open format remixes currently heating up clubs, parties, and dance floors. From creative flips to high-energy club edits, this episode covers the remixes DJs are using right now to keep crowds moving. 🎧 Hosted by Danny Meyers & Ilan Fong 🔥 Panda Podcast – Open Format Remixes 🌐 pandamembers.org Drop your fa...

In the late 1960s, pioneering electronic musician Robert Margouleff and his musical partner Malcolm Cecil built something unlike anything the world had heard: TONTO — The Original New Timbral Orchestra — a sprawling, one-of-a-kind synthesizer system that would go on to reshape the sound of popular music for decades to come. A Grammy winner for his work on Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, Robert joins...

Before the fire, before the blood, before the bombs, the boots, the makeup, and the myth… there was a struggling New York band trying to find its way. This week, we go Before the Thunder with Lew Linet — the man who witnessed Wicked Lester evolve into KISS. He saw Gene Klein become Gene Simmons, Stanley Eisen become Paul Stanley, Peter Crisscuola become Peter Criss, and Paul Frehley become Ace. Fr...

In Episode 361 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin discusses “career sabotage albums.” These daring, strange, or self-destructive records by bands like Fleetwood Mac, Ministry, and Nirvana that may have intentionally (or unintentionally!) derailed commercial momentum in pursuit of artistic freedom or anti-commercial instincts. Fleetwood Mac – “The Ledge” Ministry – “Useless” Pearl...

Bobby Watman is the creator of the iconic ’70s-themed nightclub chain Polly Esther’s and the voice behind Polyester Fiesta and 70s on 7 on SiriusXM. Long before stepping behind the microphone, Bobby helped turn '70s nostalgia into a national phenomenon, expanding Polly Esther’s into 35 locations across the country. In our conversation, he shares incredible stories from the worlds of nightlife, mus...

EPYSODE 85: Guts by Jodo. Guest: Jodo guitarist Rod Alexander. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive into Guts, the explosive and overlooked debut from British hard-rock band Jodo. Recorded in 1971, Guts blends blues-infused riffs, dual-lead vocals, and a raw energy that sits somewhere between early heavy rock and proto-metal. Though Jodo never achieved commercial success, their...

In Episode 360 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin takes a deep dive into the power and pitfalls of melody, contrasting the “gas station meal rock” vocal hooks of bands like Nickelback and the melancholy repetition of Santana with the transcendent emotional beauty of These Trails and the adventurous microtonal experimentation of Maddie Ashman. Nickelback – “Rockstar” Santana – “Oye...

On the 139th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys list their Mount Rushmore of Martin Scorsese movies. The guys continue their Mount Rushmore series, where Tom and Zeus pick a category and then they each list their top 4 in that category. In this episode the guys list their top 4 Martin Scorsese movies. Martin Scorsese is considered on of the greatest directors of all time and the guys'...

In Episode 359 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin toys with the kindred nature of thrash and hair metal and how the two genres influenced each other's development and came from the same origins and roots. Ratt – “Tell the World” Slayer – “Die by the Sword” Slaughter – “Out for Love” Judas Priest – “A Touch of Evil” Guns N’ Roses – “Mr. Brownstone” Learn more about your ad choices....