Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

On This Episode of Sound Up!: This week, Mark and Alan are joined by author Peter Ames Carlin to discuss his new book “Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of ‘Born to Run’,” on the occasion of the album’s 50th anniversary. Alan reviews the Willie Nelson/Bob Dylan Outlaw Festival, and Roger recaps a Goo Goo Dolls/Dashboard Confessional show. In music news, tragedy strikes Oasis at Wembley, Justin Tim...

On This Episode of Sound Up!: Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn joins fellow founding VJ and Sound Up! host Mark Goodman to celebrate the 44th anniversary of MTV — reminiscing about the moments that transformed music and pop culture forever. Plus, we say goodbye to music legend and cultural icon Ozzy Osbourne, and also pay tribute to Chuck Mangione and Tom Lehrer. We share our thoughts on the two-part...

On Episode #101 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Art Alexakis of Everclear to talk about the upcoming Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. Mark also shares his review of Cyndi Lauper Live. In music news: The Who kick off their farewell tour, Steve Miller cancels shows due to extreme weather, and Deep Purple music makes an appearance in the new Stranger Things trailer. Oh—and ye...

On Episode #101 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Stewart to discuss his new album of Bob Dylan covers. We look back at the fortieth anniversary of Live Aid, including Mark’s memories from the historic day and our thoughts on the new CNN docuseries looking at the event. In music news, Jeff Lynne cancels ELO’s farewell concert and Justin Bieber puts...

On Episode #100 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light recap a big week in the world of music. Mark has a review of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band in Milan, the final stop on this summer’s European tour. Roger reports on “Back to the Beginning,” the last-ever performance from Black Sabbath featuring a mega-all-star line-up of guests. In music news, Oasis returned to the stage for their...

On Episode #99 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Kevin Cronin, the voice of REO Speedwagon, to talk about his “Brotherhood of Rock” tour and the current state of RE). We discuss the new, massive Bruce Springsteen box set and Alan reviews Rhiannon Giddens in Central Park. In music news, Black Sabbath gear up for their farewell show this weekend, and Robert Smith joined Olivia Rodr...

On Episode #98 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome The Swell Season - Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova - to discuss “Forward,” their first album together in 16 years. Alan recaps Paul Simon’s opening night at the Beacon Theatre and we have a listener review of the Kendrick Lamar/SZA tour. In music news, the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic premiered, bass legend Carol Kaye...

On Episode #97 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light look back at the lives and legacies of two musical giants who passed away last week–Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. We explore the impact of these titans with special guests Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter/producer Jimmy Jam (who is featured in the recent documentary “Sly Lives!”) and veteran manager/publicist Michael Pagnotta (a Beach B...

On Episode #96 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Grace Potter to talk about the release of her album “Medicine,” which has spent 17 years on the shelf. Alan reports on concerts by Nile Rodgers & Chic and the Doobie Brothers. In music news, Nick Jonas is cast as Paul Stanley in the Kiss biopic, Talking Heads release a new music video for an old song while David Byrne turns up on s...

On Episode #95 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Matt Berninger, lead singer of The National, to talk about his new solo album “Get Sunk.” We recap John Fogerty’s 80th birthday concert in New York City and the announcement of a new album. In music news, Taylor Swift gains ownership of all her music, Frank Beard rejoins ZZ Top, and AC/DC finish their US tour dates. The Pod Squad o...

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On Episode #94 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Peter Wolf, lead singer of the J. Geils Band, to talk about his new memoir, “Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses.” In music news, it was a bad week for drummers—The Who fired Zak Starkey for a second time and Foo Fighters abruptly cut ties with Josh Freese. We have a listener review of concerts by...

On Episode #93 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome James Walbourne, guitarist in the Pretenders, to talk about his new band, His Lordship. Alan reviews recent shows by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings and Jensen McRae, and we have a listener’s recap of the opening night of the Katy Perry tour. In music news, The Who announce a “final farewell” tour, Metallica cause an earthquake, and...

On Episode #92 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, to talk about the band’s new album “Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets.” Mark reviews Alison Moyet in concert, and Alan has a recap of a Nick Cave & the Bad seeds show (in Ohio). In music news, R.E.M. release a new benefit EP, and once again, we lost two great artists this week—Jill Sobule and Mike P...

On Episode #91 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome the legendary Elvis Costello, who is exhibiting his paintings for the first time and spoke about his upcoming tour and much more. We break down the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s just-announced Class of 2025, and listener April filed a report from Coachella. In music news, The Faces are working on a reunion album and legendary produc...

On Episode #90 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome rock icon Billy Idol to discuss "Dream Into It, " his first album of new material in over a decade. In music news, Bernie Sanders appears at Coachella, Drake adds the Super Bowl performance to his lawsuit, Alice Cooper reunites with his original bandmates, and The Who rehires Zak Starkey days after firing him. We report your respon...

On episode #89 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Justin Hayward, former member of the Moody Blues, to talk about his new music and upcoming tour and the adjustments he made going from a legendary band to a solo career. In music news, we recap some of the big moments from the first weekend of Coachella—including Weezer playing a set following the arrest o...

On episode #88 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, to get us prepared for this year’s RSD coming up on Saturday. We discuss Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s media blitz around their new album and Bruce Springsteen’s announcement that he will be putting out a box set made up of seven unreleased albums. In the headlines, Dua Lipa plays...

On episode #87 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light catch up on a lot of news from the week in music. Alan reviews concerts by The Swell Season, Mumford & Sons, and Megan Moroney. In the headlines, Selena’s killer is denied parole, Dave Navarro gets married (again), Morgan Wallen creates controversy on “SNL” (again), Dua Lipa wins in court, REO Speedwagon won’t let Kevin Cronin participate...

On episode #86 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome guitarist/songwriter Ricky Byrd—a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts—to talk about his new album “NYC Made.” Alan recaps the Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary TV special, and in music news, Kiss announce a return to the stage, Taylor Swift breaks her Instagram silence, and the Jonas Brothe...

On episode #85, Alan has a review of The Roots at NYC’s club The Blue Note, and Mark recaps a performance by ZZ Ward. In music news, Lizzo returns to the stage, Frank Beard takes a break from the ZZ Top tour, Disturbed’s pyro damages the championship banners in Chicago’s United Center, and the South by Southwest music conference faces an uncertain future. Pod Squadder Gretchen emailed her highligh...

On episode #84 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Giraldo to talk about his spirits company Three Chord Bourbon, upcoming tour dates with Pat Benatar, and much more. Mark recaps his time hosting last week’s ‘80s Cruise, which offered both musical highlights and genuine tragedy. Alan reviews the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert, which featured perform...

On episode #83 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome legendary actress and musician Amy Irving, to talk about her new album “Always Will Be,” a tribute to her friend Willie Nelson. Producer Roger Coletti reviews a recent NYC show by singer/songwriter Ike Reilly. We have a recap of music moments at the Academy Awards, and in music news, we mark the passings of three music legends this...

On episode #82 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the new oral history “Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival.” Alan reviews NYC appearances by Billy F. Gibbons and Jason Isbell and a preview the “Buena Vista Social Club” Broadway musical. We have news about Timothee Chalamet winning the SAG Award f...

On episode #81 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome KISS co-founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Paul Stanley, who talks about his passion for painting and an upcoming exhibit of his art. We examine this year’s newly-announced nominees for the Rock Hall, and look at this past week’s special broadcasts honoring the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” as well as Questlove’s n...