Rockin' the Suburbs

The Heroes of Rock Series examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today: Eddie Cochran.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iH...

Patrick and Nick Scalera are suffering from World Cup withdrawal as the tournament takes a break before the quarterfinals, so they got together to talk about the tournament and some of the songs that have been a big part of the spectacle throughout the years.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Sti...

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Sam Cooke.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom,...

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, inc...

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Curtis Mayfield.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audi...

We take a trip to Patrick’s Book Nook today, where he just finished reading an oral history of New Zealand pioneers The Clean. Richard Langston authored this excellent volume entitled In the Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul .  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Sub...

Patrick was watching a film recently when one of the songs on the soundtrack made him sit up and Shazam. What he discovered was a track that is now headed into the Perfect Pop Pantheon.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the sho...

On Canada Day, we dip a toe into the history of Canada’s National Anthem. Happy Canada Day to all!  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com...

Patrick pays tribute to the Saxophone Colossus, Sonny Rollins, who passed last month. Rest in Power, Sonny. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at Suburb...

Brittany and Hans Rees of Frank Muffin talk about the band's new EP, which you can order at frankmuffin.bandcamp.com to have shipped to your home or for pickup at Suburbs Fest. Info about Suburbs Fest and how to order the Frank Muffin EP to be delivered at Fest is at suburbspod.com/fest Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Googl...

It’s the final run for the May 2026 New Music Train and Kevin Porter is on board with Patrick as they head down the Eastern seaboard toward the depot to get the train fueled up and refreshed for next month’s journey. Music from Thomas Dollbaum, The Bug Club, Menzies and Marisa Anderson blasts on the sound system as the depot rolls into view. Thanks to everyone who contributed to May 2026 New Music...

A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train towards Illinois, where Sunny Varney is on the platform with a pile of new music. Liam and Sunny serve up picks from Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect and Spell. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or...

The May 2026 New Music Train is making its monthly swing through South Carolina and that means two things: Harris and Rachel King! The fantastic husband and wife duo pick out songs from May 2026 by Aldous Harding, Cola, Broken Social Scene, Moon Machine and Blondeshell. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, i...

The May 2026 New Music Train takes a solo spin across the Atlantic to Scotland, where Roger Grace is waiting on the platform with this usual cornucopia of new tracks. Today’s soundtrack consists of Venus Grrrls, Red Vanilla and The Darkness. Rock on, peoples.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Sti...

Steven Routledge traded the May 2026 New Music Train for a motorbike, but we’ve got the train fueled up and ready to roll for Paul Hayden and Jason Goebel as new music picks roll on. So as the train rumbles from Illinois to NYC, listen to new tunes from Upupayama, Don Williams, Holly Humberstone, Doublespeak and Brother Wallace. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platfor...

After his epic ride to Sweden, Steven Routledge and Niklas Nygards recorded their May 2026 New Music picks in person from the Nygard residence. They pick songs from Rural France, Terra, El Altar Del Holocausto, Occrasy and Neil Young. Thanks Steven and Niklas! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Sti...

Fancy hopping on a motorbike and heading to Sweden for a little summer holiday? Steven Routledge and his dad did and luckily for us, Steven made recordings along the way. Listen in as he goes from Sterling in Scotland to Niklas in Sweden.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or...

Jim gets the Music Train rolling, with songs released in May by Body Type, Arab Strap, Cal Everett and Car Seat Headrest. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website...

Suburbs Fest Knoxville is coming up. Today, we talk with John Harbison, owner of the Corner Lounge, which will host two Fest events on Aug. 1. Come to Suburbs Fest 2026! Details at suburbspod.com/fest Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/revie...

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. In the final section of the interview, Jason Molina’s connection to the landscape of Ohio and why the truth should never get in the way of a good ghost story.   Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other p...

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. In the second part of the interview, Tommy discusses the process of getting a film accepted at a festival and his long-term vision for his film.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platform...

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. Today’s episode is the first part of their conversation.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. O...

In the fall of 1969, Rolling Stone magazine published a review of an album that didn’t exist. It set in motion a chain of events that led to one of the most unusual records in rock and roll history. Patrick brings you the story of the Masked Marauders.   Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher...

In a remarkable feat, Bob Dylan recorded 14 original compositions in a single three-hour session between 7pm and 10pm on the evening of June 9, 1964. 11 were chosen for the album that would become Another Side of Bob Dylan .  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Subu...

The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, D. Boon.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,...