Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

In part 1 or 2 episodes focusing on Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks II Box Set, we speak with veteran guitarist and Bruce Springsteen's former band member, Shane Fontayne.  We discuss Shane's work with Bruce in the 90's and his participation in Bruce's "Streets of Philadelphia Sessions" album from the Lost Tracks II Box Set.

In this episode, we speak with Corey and Ron of Pangaea. Pangaea has been making incredible rock music since 1989.  We discuss their latest album, The Reckoning.

In this episode, we speak with Kate Fagan, who was very influential in the early 80's Chicago Punk Rock scene.  Her independant single I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool, was one of top selling independant singles of the era.  She went on to open for bands like The Clash and The English Beat with her ska band, Heavy Manners.  Kate is still writing and performing today and we discuss her latest music and up...

Who is David Ackles??  He was a groundbreaking singer-songwriter in the late 1960s and early 1970s who released four critically acclaimed albums and then seemingly disappeared.  We speak with author Mark Brend who has written a great book on David's life called Down River In Search of David Ackles.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with singer/songwriter AJ Rosales.  We discuss his "progressive acoustic", genre bending songs and we deep dive into his latest album Phasedrift.

In this episode we speak with Singer/Songwriter Kenny Nolan. Kenny not only had the great 70's ballad I Like Dreamin', but also wrote some of the greatest pop songs ever, including My Eyes Adored You, and Lady Marmalade. 48 years after his solo debut, Kenny has just released a great new album, Oh Peaceful Mountain.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Austin, Texas based rocker Annie Davis of Trashy Annie.  We discuss her unique musical journey, her genre-defying music, and her latest single, "Some Strange."

In this episode, we speak with Chip Z'Nuff from the legendary band Enuff Z'Nuff to talk about the bands 40 year history and discuss their 21st studio album, Xtra Cherries, which features a list of rock royalty, including Robin Zander, Steve Stevens, Steve Adler, Neal Schon and more!

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with 18 year old singer/songwriter from Philadelphia Dylan Zangwill.  In his short career, Dylan has starred on America's Got Talent and American Idol.  He has written some excellent original songs that are influenced by Bob Dylan, Gregg Allman and Joe Cocker.

In this episode, Mike and Jeremy deep dive into an album that they think needs more love,  The Rolling Stones' 1973 studio album, Goats Head Soup!

In this New Music Friday episode, we talk to lead singer/guitarist Ross Nelson from the Chicagoland punk rock band Westwood.  We talk about the bands formation and deep dive into their explosive new album, Who The F*ck Is Westwood?

In this episode, we welcome co-host Nick Bambach, host of the Rock In Retrospect podcast and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame aficianado, to discuss the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees.

In this episode we speak with Singer/Keyboardist Teresa James.  Teresa's band, The Rhythm Tramps, is LA's hottest blues band.  We also discuss her solo work as well as her recent performances with Our House - The Music of CSN&Y.

30 years after taking the world by storm with their hit Breakfast At Tiffanys, Deep Blue Something is still making great music!  We speak with founding member Todd Pipes about the groups journey and their latest excellent album Lunar Phase.

In this episode, we speak with Kael Mboya of Ascendant.  Kael formed Ascendant 25 years ago with of some of the greatest musicians in the industry and craft the most uplifting R & B music around.  We talk to Kael about his band's evolution and their latest single Loved Saved My Life.

In this New Music Friday episode, the members of Burn The Jukebox join us to talk about the newest member of their band, Luke Hoffman, their two-guitar, harder-edge sound, and their upcoming summer tour!  

In this episode, we speak with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Jim Messina. We discuss how he came about partnering with Kenny Loggins as Loggins and Messina in the early 1970s and selling 16 million albums. We also discuss his earlier career with Buffalo Springfield, Poco, his post-Loggins and Messina solo career, and his current tour with his band, The Road Runners.

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Jefferson, Ella and Lila of Secret Monkey Weekend, the great family power pop trio that's taking North Carolina by storm.  We discuss their excellent new album Lemon Drop Hammer. that was produced by former R.E.M. producer Don Dixon.

In this episode, we speak with Ron Onesti, President of Onesti Entertainment, which operates two of the best concert venues in Chicago: the Arcada Theatre and the Des Plaines Theatre. We talk to Ron about his rock and roll roots, why rock bands like to play at his venues, and how the two theaters are celebrating their 100th Anniversary!

In this episode, we speak with noted author Sean Egan about his amazing new book, "Decade of Dissent, How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed The World".

In this episode, we speak with Firefall founding member and lead guitarist Jock Bartley about the bands 50 year history and their latest album Friends and Famly 2.

100In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Matt Cortez, lead singer and founding member of Silver Dollar, a great up-and-coming band from Chicago. The band performs an amazing blend of punk, heavy metal, and classic rock. We deep-dive into their self-titled debut album.10

In this episode we speak with authors and photographers Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick about their excellent new book 70's Chicagoland Rock Concerts, a book that brings back to life amazing rock performances of the 70's with exclusive photos, history and more!

In this episode, Mike and Jeremy pay tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, who passed away earlier this month.  We discuss his amazing run as a producer in the 70s where he produced multi-platinum albums for Queen, The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, and more!

In this episode, we speak with Derek Shulman, founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the legendary 70's prog rock band Gentle Giant.  We discuss the band's career and the re-release of their 1977 groundbreaking live album, Playing The Fool.