Rockin' the Suburbs

The July 2024 New Music train is in European territory today, making the journey from Sweden to Scotland. That means Niklas Nygårds and Roger Grace are on board and in this episode they tell us about new songs from Augustin Parsy, The Lathums, Lo Rays and The Linda Lindas. Plus, the worldwide debut of Roger’s theme music!  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, in...

The July 2024 New Music train is on a mid-America trip today, chugging from the suburbs of Kansas City to Illinois. That puts Scot Isom and Sunny Varney in charge and they tell us about new tunes from Jesse Welles, The Gaslight Anthem (feat. Bully), Stone Theory, Jupiter Cyclops, and Smoke Stack Rhino. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on...

We’re into a new week and the July 2024 New Music train steams on. Enrique Cruz and Jason Goebel are on the controls today, giving you the lowdown on new music from Melissa Carper, Johnny Blue Skies and Phish.  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 . Pl...

Liam McIndoe and Harris King have taken over control of the July 2024 New Music train. They will inform you of new music from Best Bets, Violet Hirst, Bill Callahan, Wild Powwers, so sit back, relax and enjoy your journey.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Suburb...

The July 2024 New Music Train is steaming through America’s heartland today, with Bob Peterson and Paul Hayden at the controls. They will tell you about new records from Parlor Greens, The Breaks Inc., Wand, Beachwood Sparks and Say She She. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. O...

Trusted New Music conductors Kevin Porter and Jay Ignacio are on board the July 2024 New Music Train today and they dish on new tunes from Jessica Bourdreaux, Parannoul and Toe on today’s episode.  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/rev...

The New Music train is fully stocked for a trip and Steven Routledge and Adam Coop are onboard and ready to roll. On this episode, they discuss new music from Pannoul, Elephant Tree/Lowrider and Jack White.   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 . Plea...

Jim kicks off July 2024 new music with rockin' tracks from Irked, Pack Rat and Ashley Monroe. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like 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 E...

Harris King was inspired by episode 1862 to go back to favorite album by Die Toten Hosen, which was inspired by “A Clockwork Orange.” Listen in as he discusses the record – and speaks some German! 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/revi...

Kevin Bartlett calls the Suburban Party Line with updates on Phish, Elvis and a bone of contention. Which happens to involve Patrick and Loverboy.  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 y...

In a development that should surprise no one, Patrick messed up and failed to include Niklas Nygards’ contribution to June 2024 New Music. We correct that oversight on today’s episode and Niklas tells us about tunes from Fantastic Cat,  Indochine and Sabrina Carpenter. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iH...

Martin Phillipps, visionary songwriter and leader of legendary Flying Nun band The Chills, passed on July 28th. Nick Scalera joins Patrick for this episode, and with heavy hearts they discuss Martin's legacy.  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 . Ple...

We wrap up our Live from Suburbs Fest series with Rockford saxophonist and singer Amanee Avery (aka the Saxchick). She performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Thanks to everyone who helped make Suburbs Fest 2024 a success. Live songs: 1. "Freddy's Strut" 2. "I Can Play All Night" Playout song: "Couldn't Handle Me," from Amanee Avery's EP "Saxchick-Schools Out." Fi...

Episode 5 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Chicago singer-songwriter Phil Yates, a friend of the pod, performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Live songs: 1. "Burn It Down, Bernadette" 2. "Was I the Driver?" 3. "Middle of Forever After" Playout song: "I Can't Wait," from Phil Yates & the Affiliates' album "A Thin Thread" Find Phil Yates' music at phily...

Episode 4 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-songwriter Michael Whyte performed two songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Come experience a reunion of old friends. Live songs: 1. "Where the Blue Skies Fell" 2. "To Mexico" Playout song: "Cash and the Carters," from the Blind Robins' album "Panorama Valley" Stream the Blind Robins on major podcast platforms...

Episode 3 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. We talk Rockford music with Nick Naruz of Toad Hall Records and Spencer Tritt, host of "Sessions from Studio A" on WNIJ Radio. Learn more about Toad Hall at toadhallonline.com Stream "Sessions from Studio A" at northernpublicradio.org or at youtube.com/@WNIJRadio Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like...

Episode 2 from our Live from Suburbs Fest series. Rockford singer-guitarist JF Gaziano performed three songs at Pig Minds Brewing, then hung out for an interview. Dig it. Live songs: 1. "Only Man" 2. "Train Whistle"  3. "Eighty-sixed" Playout song: "Such Good Times"  Stream JF Gaziano's music at soundcloud.com/jf-gaziano_beatmerchants Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other...

We kick off our podcast episodes recorded at Suburbs Fest in the Rockford IL area with a performance by, and interview with, singer-songwriter Emily Hurd. Live songs: 1.      "Kiss Me Out of My Right Mind" 2.      "Whiskey Neat" 3.      "The Reverse" Playout song: "Inside the Frame" from the album "Meanwhile I Love You." Learn more about Emily Hurd and buy her albums at emilyhurd.com Get with Rock...

The crew of Mike and Julie Snider, Mike Wager, Bill Mulligan and Patrick complete the journey to Suburbs Fest 2024 by driving from Dayton, Ohio to Rockford, Illinois. Come along for the ride!  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 t...

We begin our Suburbs Fest episodes with an audio journey from Northern Virginia to Dayton, Ohio. Mike and Julie Snider are on board, along with (navigator) Bill Mulligan, Mike Wagner and Patrick. Let’s hit the road!  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.co...

On the final day of travel for the June 2024 New Music train, Scot Isom leaps behind the wheel and takes us for a long ride. Along the way, he discusses new music from Wilco, Richard Thompson, Liily and Cutest Nuisance.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPo...

The June 2024 New Music train is speeding to its conclusion, but not before Patrick and Sunny Varney hop aboard to tell you about new music from Dirty Three, Goodbye June, Maverick and Robert Jon and the Wreck. 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 . Pl...

People of the world, rejoice, the June 2024 New Music Train is rolling into a new week! Roger Grace and Jason Goebel are your conductors today, talking up new music from Remi Wolf, Red Vanilla, The Decemberists and This is Lorelei.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen...

From Ireland to South Carolina, the June 2024 New Music train steams on, bringing you the finest in new releases. Today, Harris King and Liam McIndoe are aboard, giving us the scoop on new music from Cola, Jim Lauderdale, Troy Kingi and Cavalera.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and Tun...

Today’s conductors on the June 2024 New Music train are headed for a mix of retro and modern, as Bill Mulligan and Adam Coop discuss new tunes from The Scimitars, The Kaisers and Tiny Stills. 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 th...