Rockin' the Suburbs

The March 2026 New Music Train is down to its final journeys and today, new music stalwart Sunny Varney climbs on board in Illinois. Three excellent picks are in store, with new songs from Close Enemies, Daniel Romano and Fangus. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at...

Jason Goebel from NYC pilots the March 2026 New Music Train in today’s episode and for a change of pace, runs it on the track usually reserved for the Sixth Avenue Express. That gives him a perfect opportunity to discuss (and crank up) new music from King Tuff, Raye and Alexis Taylor. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podc...

The March 2026 New Music Train’s springtime journey continues today, with a trip to Ireland to pick up Liam McIndoe. As always, Liam has some great, thoughtfully considered new music selections to share. This month, songs from Dion Lunadon and Neurosis, which sound great blasting from the stereo.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify...

The March 2026 New Music Train is traveling through the Carolinas today, with Harris King in control. He talks about new work from Alexis Taylor and the Memorials and shares a very cool cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses.”   Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen a...

Bob Peterson is at the controls of the March 2026 New Music Train today, cruising around Wisconsin and enjoying the springtime. He’s got three bands and their March releases on the stereo: Cut Worms, Uni Boys and Dead Finks. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Subur...

The March 2026 New Music Train is being piloted by Roger Grace in this episode, cruising around Scotland and nearby environs. He’s got new music from Static, Bottle Rockets and Carla J Easton blasting from the stereo system. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Subur...

It’s a potent pair of music connoisseurs onboard the March 2026 New Music Train in this episode: Niklas Nygards and Vasant Ramamurthy. Niklas serves up a song from Requin Chagrin (along with a French lesson), while Vasant selects tunes from Courtney Barnett and Neurosis.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,...

The March 2026 New Music Train is back on the tracks after a brief break, bringing you all the new music you care to listen to. The listeners take over today, with new music OG Steven Routledge and Kevin Porter are in control of the sound system. You will hear new tunes from The Afghan Whigs, Playgrounded, Gladie and Girl Scout.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platfo...

Jim starts up the New Music Train with songs released in March by Margaritas Podridas, Weird Nightmare, Slippers and Daisy Circuit. 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 ou...

Noah Crane waxes lyrical about Son Volt’s sophomore LP (where no slump is to be found) and how the band helped heal his scars from Jay and Jeff’s breakup. Many thanks, Noah! 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 Po...

Mark Neese checks in with his thoughts on a new live album by the Ann Arbor, Michigan band Laughing Hyenas, while Patrick shares a 1989 live review he wrote on the group.  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 Podc...

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend) to discuss his love of the band. In the final part of the series, Jo discusses events after Thin Lizzy broke up and tells stories of meeting two of the key people in the band’s story. Many thanks, Jo! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including...

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend) to discuss his love of the band. In part two, Jo picks up the Thin Lizzy story in 1979 and takes us through the group’s final album in 1983, with stops along the way for a Phil Lynott solo LP and an appearance by Midge Ure.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podca...

Jo Fleischer joins Patrick (on the anniversary of the release of Thin Lizzy’s 1979 album Black Rose: A Rock Legend ) to discuss his love of the band. In the first part of the series, Jo recalls how a long commute and the band’s album Live and Dangerous got him hooked on Thin Lizzy.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcas...

In the second of a two-episode series, Steven Routledge joins Patrick to defend the second album from the Stone Roses (Second Coming) and tell a tale of The Darkness (that brings the conversation back to Radiohead). Many thanks, Steven.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or li...

In the first part of a two-episode series, Steven Routledge joins Patrick to discuss and analyze the second album from Radiohead, The Bends. The record broke the band big in the UK, got them a headlining spot at Glastonbury and was a top 10 hit, while it only made number 88 on the US charts.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Goo...

An induction ceremony takes place on today’s episode, as Tim Hoffman places Bob Dylan’s sublime 1981 album Shot of Love into the Dylan Album Hall of Fame.  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 i...

It's our last '90s Albums Madness tournament update! Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli - and Bill Mulligan! - join Jim and Patrick to recap the Final Four and announce the champion ... They Might Be Giants "Flood." Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod Full bracket at suburbspod.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spo...

It’s the last ride for the February 2026 New Music Train as it looks forward to some rest before its next journey. Sunny Varney and Patrick steer it into the depot, with new tunes from Tailgunner, Wicked Smile, Starbenders and The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis.   Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iH...

Jason Goebel and Niklas Nygards are aboard the February 2026 New Music Train in this episode, traveling between New York City and Ipswich, UK (where Niklas is supporting his beloved football club). Along the way, we hear discussion of new work from Ratboys, Buck Meek, I’m With Her, Sahara Hotnights and Brown Horse. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including...

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update! Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli - and Bill Mulligan! - join Jim and Patrick to recap the Elite Eight and preview the Final Four. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod Full bracket at suburbspod.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon...

The February 2026 New Music Train is chugging between Scotland and Ireland today, with Roger Grace and Liam McIndoe at the controls. They both have big bags of new music to share, which means the likes of Dead Pony, Lucia & The Best Boys, The Linda Lindas, Push Push and Dimscua are featured in this episode.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including aud...

Driving the February 2026 New Music Train today are Mike Kohli and Harris King, so the new music blasting from the sound system will definitely be great. That music comes from Angine de Poitrine, Twisted Teens, Bill Callahan and Prosa.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or lis...

The February 2026 New Music Train is back after a ‘90s Album Madness update and there are a pair of new music aficionados on board in the form of Bob Peterson and Michael Zwirn. They wax lyrical about new songs from Altin Gun, Ratboys, Angine de Poitrine, Mirah, Heavenly and Gord Downie and the Sadies.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, S...

It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update! Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the second half of the Sweet Sixteen and preview the Elite Eight. Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod Full bracket at suburbspod.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,...