Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Grammy-winning songwriter and Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson to talk about making new music with the band and his remarkable history working with Adele, the Chicks, and so many more. Alan reviews a Suki Waterhouse underplay and St. Vincent with the New York Philharmonic. Music news, of course, is dominated by the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine to talk about their new documentary “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man,” a chronicle of the life of the producer/manager and his unbelievable history with the Beatles, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and countless more. Mark has a review of Bleachers at MSG. In music news, Stevie Nicks (might be) playing at Taylor...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Eagle Don Felder to talk about his tour with the Guess Who, writing “Hotel California,” his “Vault” project covering 50 years of unreleased music, and more. Alan reviews Rosalia at MSG, Mark saw the new Peter Asher documentary “Everywhere Man,” and a listener sends her thoughts about the new Olivia Rodrigo alb...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Erin Potts and Deyden Tethong to talk about their new podcast “Freedom Needs a Soundtrack,” which looks back at the Tibetan Freedom concerts 30 years later. Alan recaps the new Gregg Allman documentary and we have a listener review of Melissa Etheridge in Chicago. In music news, Madonna premieres a “visual companion” to her upcoming album at the...

On This Episode Of Sound Up! Alan Has An Exclusive Review Of The Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us Concerts And The Opening Of The Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music. Plus, Dua Lipa Gets Married, Taylor Drops A New Song, and Gov Ball takes over NYC. All This Plus Your Comments And Our New Music Picks Of The Week. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comm...

On this episode of Sound Up! Mark and Alan welcome Bob Santelli, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, to discuss the institution’s grand opening and creative vision, and the all-star concerts kicking things off this week. Mark recaps the new documentary about Heart’s Ann Wilson, and we have a listener review of David Byrne in Baltimore. In music news, Mick Jagger...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Marc Roberge from O.A.R. as the band celebrates its 30th anniversary with a major tour and a new album titled “Three Tinted Windows.” Roberge discusses the keys to keeping a band together over the long haul, the stories behind O.A.R.’s new songs, and the group’s increasingly high-profile Ocean’s Calling festival in their home state of Maryland....

On this episode of Sound Up! Mark reviews a Black Crowes underplay in Austin and Alan reports on Radiohead’s “Motion Picture House” touring installation. They discuss Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Requiem” concert film, Paul McCartney’s appearance closing out the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live,” and the passing of producer Jack Douglas, who worked with such superstars as John Lennon, Aerosmith, and Che...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan and Producer Roger discuss Dua Lipa suing Samsung, Ace Frehley’s guitars going up for auction, and The Beatles announcing their first museum. Plus, reviews of the Rolling Stones press conference, the new Billie Eilish 3-D movie, and the upcoming Brandon Flowers country-leaning solo album. Also featuring new music picks from Social Distortion and Bea Miller. We wa...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome singer/songwriter (and old friend) Matt Nathanson to discuss his new EP of Billy Joel covers, “Songs from the (M)Attic,” as well as his recent appearance at the Joel tribute at Carnegie Hall, his goals for his ongoing series of cover recordings, and much more We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan discuss the Michael Jackson biopic and its record-breaking box office. We look at news including Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation” being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons planning an album, and Olivia Rodrigo’s appearance as host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live.” A listener offers his thoughts on the...

On This Episode, We Welcome The Legendary Narada Michael Walden — The Multi-Platinum Grammy And Emmy-Winning Producer, Songwriter, Drummer, And Recording Artist Whose Fingerprints Are All Over Some Of The Biggest Hits In Modern Music. And After Releasing A New Album Just Last Fall, Walden Is Back With A Brand-New Single Called “I’m Riding In A Pink Bubble.” We want to make you part of the conversa...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan are joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies, to discuss the new reissue of the band’s debut album, “Begin Here.” Blunstone looks back at the days of the British Invasion, the Zombies’ first visit to America, and early recording and touring experiences, as well as the group’s future plans and much more. We want to...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan take a look at news from some of music’s biggest superstars—Madonna returns with a new single and a surprise appearance at Coachella; Bruce Springsteen joins Patti Smith, Dr. Dre, and others at the American Music Honors in New Jersey; and Paul McCartney gives an inside look at his new album, which features a duet with Ringo Starr. We hear from some of ou...

Michael Kurtz, co-founder of Record Store Day, joins us to talk about this year’s release list, the growth of the event, and how it all began. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod         Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

On This Episode of Sound Up! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its 2026 inductees, Britney Spears enters rehab, and The Rolling Stones drop a new song under the radar. Plus, we spotlight new music from Allison Russell, Joy Oladokun, Julie Williams, and the powerhouse collab of David Guetta, Afrojack, and Sia. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via tex...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan are joined by Andy Greene, Senior Writer at Rolling Stone, to discuss his wild new story “Power Ballads, Bad Blood, and Sold Out Shows: Inside Journey’s Massive Farewell Tour.” Andy got a close-up look at the tension and drama between Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, and Jonathan Cain and he fills us in on the chaos he witnessed surrounding the launch of the ba...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan have lots of news to talk about, including the announcement of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, the release of (another) surprise EP from U2, Ringo Starr’s secret to longevity, the possibility of a real-life WKRP in Cincinnati, and the passing of legendary drummer James Gadson. We also have listener reviews of recent shows by Santana and Wolfgang Van Halen’s...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan dive into the return of Rush to the live stage, while Guns N’ Roses prepare to hit the road—this time without a full lineup. They also cover Iron Maiden’s former frontman being added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot, and Paul McCartney taking the stage again, dropping a new single, and announcing an upcoming album. Plus, RAYE is back with her secon...

It’s a special mailbag episode of “Sound Up!,” as Mark and Alan read and respond to emails from our beloved Pod Squad. Listener emails comment on the late Phil Campbell, some favorite new releases, a poetic recap of the ‘80s Cruise, the Johnny Blue Skies album, and a live review of Mana. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan look at some of the biggest music news stories of the week, including the announcement of Jay-Z’s upcoming shows at Yankee Stadium, AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young’s hospitalization in Argentina, and the controversy around Chappell Roan’s security team. Alan reviews Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden, and we give the latest update on the fan vote for this...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Gramm, who talks about finishing and putting out “Released,” his new album of solo material from the ‘80s, as well as the final Foreigner shows, his car collection, and much more. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com &nb...

This Week On Sound Up, We Discuss The Return Of Harry Styles K-pop Demon Hunters Perform And Take Home The Oscar For Best Song, New Records Were Set At A Historic Auction Of Iconic Guitars, And The Rock World Bids Farewell To Motorhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Plus Our New Music Picks From Kacey Musgraves And The Warning We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” our special Black Crowes week continues as we speak with co-founder and guitarist Rich Robinson about the band’s new album “A Pound of Feathers,” their songwriting process, and the dynamic that’s led them into a career renaissance. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   ht...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Chris Robinson, co-founder and lead singer of the Black Crowes, to talk about the band’s new album, “A Pound of Feathers.” Mark recaps highlights from the ‘80s Cruise, including performances by Billy Ocean, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Gary Numan. The week’s New Music picks come from Olivia Rodrigo and Mia Wray.   We want to make you part of the co...