Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Ani DiFranco, one of the most fiercely independent and influential artists of the last three decades. Having built a career on fearless songwriting, dedicated activism, and total creative freedom, now DiFranco has added another chapter to her story with the new book “The Spirit of Ani,” giving fans fresh insight into her journey, her musi...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan Light and Producer Roger Coletti discuss the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and share listener reactions. Alan also reviews two music documentaries: EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann, and the Paul McCartney and Wings documentary, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Plus, new music picks from Gorillaz and Tori Amos.   We...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan speak with Don Barnes, founding member of .38 Special, about the band’s recent album, “Milestone”—their first new music in more than 20 years—as well as their ongoing 50th anniversary tour, the creation of some of their biggest hits, and much more. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at c...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan discuss the biggest music stories of recent weeks—Bruce Springsteen’s announcement of his new tour and the response from the White House, and the surprise release of U2’s new EP “Days of Ash”—as well as Steve Perry’s confirmation that he will not be joining Journey’s farewell tour. Mark recounts his appearance with fellow VJ Alan Hunter over the weeken...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Wolf Van Halen for a wide-ranging conversation about “The End” - the new album from his band, Mammoth - as well as their upcoming tour and his experiences carrying on one of rock’s greatest legacies.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio messa...

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan return to kick off Season 3 with a look back at some of the biggest stories in music so far in 2026, including Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl and Grammy triumphs and the cancellation of Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary tour. Alan reviews Brandi Carlile at Madison Square Garden, and we have New Music picks from Villanelle and Jill Scott. We want to make you pa...

This week, Mark and Alan take a look back at 2025 and reveal their favorite concert, album, and song of the year—and then turn the spotlight over to our listeners’ picks. Alan reviews shows by Susanna Hoffs and Joe Bonamassa, and recaps new documentaries about Counting Crows and Taylor Swift. In music news, the members of Jane’s Addiction apologize to each other and formally break up, Cher gives a...

This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, and take a look at the year’s top-selling...

This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge. Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan. In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new music, Lou Gramm rejooins Foreigner, Bob Dylan announces 20...

This week, we discuss Radiohead breaking Metallica’s O2 attendance record, the newly announced headliners for the Leeds and Reading Festivals, 50 Cent dropping a trailer for his P. Diddy doc, and Brandi Carlile, Charli XCX, and others being announced for the Super Bowl pregame. Plus, a Sound Up Pod Squad VIP returns, and we highlight new music picks from Fanclubwallet, Lemon Twigs, and Sex Mask. W...

This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Debbie Gibson to discuss her new memoir “Eternally Electric,” her thoughts on today’s pop stars, and much more. In music news, Guns n’ Roses announce new tour dates and new music, Childish Gambino reveals that he suffered a stroke, and we say goodbye to Jimmy Cliff, Jellybean Johnson, and Todd Snider. Our new music picks include a quick look at the Beatles’ “...

This week, Mark and Alan are joined by country superstars Lady A to discuss their new holiday album “On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2.” In music news, Kiss perform - without make-up - at a Las Vegas fan gathering; Radiohead return to the stage in Europe; and Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon announce halftime performances for this year’s NFL Thanksgiving Day games. Our new music picks include s...

This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton to look at this year’s Black Friday releases and talk about the state of the vinyl industry. Alan went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Mark recaps his trip to Cancun for The Sands (formerly ‘80s in the Sand), and we consider this year’s Grammy nominations. Plus our new music picks include Hayle...

This week, it’s a special edition of “Sound Up!,” with deep dives into two new music books. Movie director, author, and legendary music journalist Cameron Crowe joins us to talk about his new memoir, “The Uncool.” Then we take a look at Alan’s new book, “Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.” Plus our take on Brandi Carlile’s “SNL” performance and new music picks from Snocaps an...

This week on “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Richard Marx to discuss “After Hours,” his just=announced album of standards (and some originals that sound like standards). We offer our thoughts on the Bruce biopic “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” In music news, this year’s nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame are announced, U2 have good news on drummer Larry Mullen’s health, and Radio...

This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and producer Roger Coletti, pay tribute to original Kiss guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Ace Frehley, Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, and radio producer and engineer Ed Robinson. Plus, Rush adds more tour dates, a Pod Squad music review, and new music picks from Teddy Swims, Teen Jesus, the Jean Teasers, and Bel Air LipBalms.   We want to m...

This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light,” Rolling Stone reviews editor Jon Dolan joins us to talk about the magazine’s new list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century. Roger recaps a special NYC underplay by The Cult. In music news, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced this year’s performers and presenters, Slash confirmed that a new Guns’ n Roses album is coming (sometim...

This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light,” we welcome singer/songwriter/guitarist Marcus King to talk about his new album “Darling Blue.” We all weigh in on the release of Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” album and its record-breaking sales, and discuss the announcement of a Rush reunion tour. In music news, Ace Frehley cancels the rest of his shows this year and Huntr/X of “KPo...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies, to discuss the new mono reissue of the band’s classic “Odessey and Oracle” and much more. We review Dua Lipa at Madison Square Garden and talk about the new Lilith Fair documentary. In music news, Bad Bunny was announced as the Super Bowl Halftime headliner and Sele...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan welcome Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid to discuss his new solo album, “Hoodoo Telemetery.” We recap Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary show, and in music news, there’s new Aerosmith music with Yungblud, Taylor Swift returning to movie theaters, and the promise of a new album from the Rolling Stones. Our new music picks this week include Miley Cy...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan welcome Derek Trucks to discuss the release of the Tedeschi Trucks Band album “Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited.” In music news, we recap music at the Emmy Awards, explain the latest legal showdown between members of Motley Crue, and consider Mariah Carey’s announcement of a Christmas residency in Las Vegas. Our new music picks this week includ...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan have lots of shows and events to recap. Alan offers a report from the weekend’s incredible “Born to Run” conference in New Jersey (capped by a memorable E Street Band performance) and reviews of NYC appearances by The Who and Oasis. Mark went to a special playback of the new David Byrne album, and Roger attended the opening of Jesse Malin’s ne...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Raine Maida, frontman of Our Lady Peace, to discuss the band’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebration and new music. Alan and Roger review the new Devo documentary on Netflix. In music news, Lil Nas X was arrested on the streets of LA, Apollonia is suing the Prince estate, and Mastodon paid tribute to their former guitarist, the la...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan are joined by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian to discuss his new art show and SOAD’s return to the East Coast. Mark reviews Jackson Browne at the Beacon Theatre and recaps a visit to Woodstock’s Midnight Ramble and Alan weighs in on a show by the Joe Perry Project featuring Chris Robinson in small-town Ontario. In music news, Taylor Swi...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates to discuss his new album, “Oates,” his work with young artists, and the state of his partnership with Daryl Hall. In music news, MTV announced this year’s VMA nominees, the New York Mets celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles at Shea Stadium, and Bobby Whitlock of Derek & the Dominoes p...