Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In this episode, we speak with folk music legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton.  John and Tom have been friends for decades, but only recently decided to join forces to write and perform together.  The result is an amazing album, Together Again!

March Rockin Madness Week Episode 3!  New England Singer/Songwriter Frank Viele returns to discuss his new critically acclaimed EP, The Silo, and his current tour including his shows at SXSW in Austin, and his upcoming performance at Chicago's Uncommon Ground on March 20th!

March Rockin Madness Week kitcks off with our conversation with New York rocker, Bruce Wojick.  We discuss his musical journey including seeing Elton John's 1975 Tour when he was 13 years old.  Then we deep dive into his latest album with his band The Struggle - The Hard Way!

In this episode, we speak with British guitar legend Brinsley Schwarz.  We discuss his early years with his band, Brinsley Schwarz to his work as part of Graham Parker and The Rumour to his latest solo album, Shouting At The Moon.

In another of our Much Maligned Album series, Mike and Jeremy dive into Styx 1983 studio album, Kilroy Was Here.  Was it truly the reason for the band's 80's breakup?  Are there some hidden gems? Why is Mr. Roboto an earworm 43 years later?  Check out the episode to find out!

On this New Music Friday episode, Travis and Anthony from the great Chicagland partry rock band, Sounds Of The Good Life, join us to talk about their latest music and their new single 2+2!

In this episode, we speak with veteran heavy metal vocalist, Rick Hughes (Sword, Saints and Sinners) about his latest album, Redemption, that features great inspired songs and a cast of all-stars including Brad Gillis, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Alridge, Robbie Krieger and more.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with 12-year-old singer/songwriter, Holden Garcia, who has just released his debut album, Tainted Tapes, where he sings and plays all the instruments!  We talk about his start in music, dive into his album and talk about his upcoming Record Release Party at Black Dog Vinyl in Plainfield, IL

In this episode, we speak with Michael Gaiman and Pete Lavezzoli, organizers and producers of All You Need Is George, an exclusive all-star celebration of George Harrison's music.  We discuss the origins of this great legacy tribute and their current tour which starts this month.

In this Bonus Episode ,we talk with Jacob Deraps, vocalist and guitarist for Deraps - an amazing band that is bringing back the great hard rock of the 70's and 80's.  We discuss their latest amazing album, Viva Rock N' Roll, and their upcoming Canada and American Tour!

In this episode, friend of the podcast and Electric Talon Records recording artist Wax Mekanix returns to discuss the great new music he released in the last year and his latest single Naked.

In this weekend flash episode, Mike recaps the amazing Ronnie Montrose Remembered Concert he attended on January 24, 2026, in Anaheim, California!

In the latest edtion of our Chicago Scene series, we speak with veteran guitarist, singer/songwriter, Andon Davis.  We discuss his musical journey and the great bands he has been part of, including The Riptones and The Real Pretenders, and we dive into his new solo album and his upcoming record release party. 

In this episode we speak with Brian Greenway, guitarist and vocalist with the legendary Canadian rock band April Wine.  We discuss their musical legacy and their upcoming Canada and US tour with Triumph.

In this Much Maligned Albums series, Jeremy and Mike deep dive into Cheap Trick's 1986 album The Doctor to find out why it wasn't the right Rx for the band.

Legendary vocalist Keith St. John, from Montrose, Kingdom Come, Lynch Mob, and so many more, joins us to discuss Ronnie Montrose Remembered-NAMM JAMM 2026 - The 10th Anniversary Show on January 24th in Anaheim, California!

Omad Records recording artist, Robert LaRoche, returns to the studio to discuss his excellent new solo album, Sacred Vow.

In this episode, John Brodeur, aka Bird Streets,  returns to discuss his excellent new album, The Escape Artist.

Mike and Jeremy discuss some of the great classic rock bands that are hitting the road in 2026!  Are these "Cover Bands" because they only have one or two or even none of the original members?  We give you the lowdown on the bands that we believe are doing it right and one that we feel needs to stay home!  

Happy Holidays from Retro Rock Roundup!  In this special Christmas Episode, Mike and Jeremy talk about their favorite and least favorite Christmas songs by classic rock artists!  See which artist and bands have been naughty or nice!

Jeremy and Mike recap five wonderful years of Retro Rock Roundup. We are joined by some special guests who have been great supporters and contributors to our podcast.

In the latest of our Chicago Scene series episodes, we speak with Singer/Songwriter, Brian Krumm about his musical journey - from his bands Suede Chain to The Great Crusades, to his latest solo album with his band The Barfly Friends, Just Fade Away.

In this episode, we speak with author Gillian Gaar about her excellent new book, Tom Petty: A Life & Music.  We discuss the book and Tom Petty's amazing career.

In the Bonus Episode, we speak with Eric Butler, leader of Indiscipline: A Tribute To King Crimson. This band of some of the finest musicians is the best King Crimson expierience the Midwest has to offer.  We discuss the formation of the band, the challenge of putting together a setlist of this magnitude, and the band's upcoming performance on December 6th at Reggies in Chicago.

In Episode 2 or our 2 part "Bruce Giving" Week episodes, Jeremy and Mike are joined by Rock In Retrospect host, Nick Bambach to review the new Bruce Springsteen biopic, Delver Me From Nowhere.  We also discuss Nick's recent attendance at The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and Mike and Jeremy recall their 2021 visit to Bruce Springsteen's hometown of Freehold, New Jersey.