Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

Episode #30: On this episode, we give our thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and hear reactions to the list from our Pod Squad audience members. They also weigh in with thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album, and we have news on Gene Simmons’ new tour, Snoop’s Olympic plans, and more - plus a hilarious concert review from one of our listeners.   We want to make you part of the co...

On Episode #29, we had the pleasure of chatting with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Peter Frampton and Foreigner's Lou Gramm. They shared their reactions to being inducted and gave us some inside information on their performances. Alan Light gives us his review of Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, producer Roger has a Judas Priest concert review and a Record Store Da...

On Episode #28, Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton join us to discuss the 2024 RSD releases. We talk live with our audience - the Sound Up! pod squad - and find out who still listens to vinyl and if the format is still important. We also discuss some big Beatle news including info on the "Let It Be" movie re-release and a new Lennon-McCartney track.from the next generation. Plus concert r...

Episode #27. On this episode, we're throwing away the playbook and devoting the entire show to an in-depth interview with the one and only Pete Townshend. Pete talks candidly with Mark and Alan about his relationship with the guitar, the future of The Who, the possibility of another tour, "Tommy" on Broadway, and so much more. In this extended conversation, he tells the story of both the first and...

On Episode #26 of Sound Up! , the audience sounds off as we continue to celebrate International Guitar Month discussing new guitar heroes like Marcus King, H.E.R. Jason Isbell, Mark Speer and others. Alan has his review of Olivia Rodrigo live at new York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus discussions on Soul Asylum and news on Metallica and Joni Mitchell paying tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin,...

On Episode #25 of Sound Up, our friend Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers joins to talk about their forthcoming album and tour. We also discuss some big news stories including Kiss selling their entire catalog for a reported 300 million, Beyonce making country music history, Me B getting kicked out of a Spice Girls group chat, Morgan Wallen getting arrested and tributes to Firehouse vocalist C. J....

On episode #24 “Do you like it when your favorite artists or bands change musical genres or direction?” We discuss this with our live Sound Up Pod Squad audience and get reactions via listener audio messages and comments. Plus artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, and others speak out against AI, Jennifer Lopez rebrands her tour, Lizzo walks back her comment about quitting, the Who’s Roger Daltre...

On Episode 23 of Sound Up, author and journalist Danyel Smith Joins to talk about what everyone is talking about, Beyonce’s blockbuster release, Cowboy Carter. Rock icon, the one and only Ian Hunter joins to discuss his New Star-Studded release Defiance Part 2 which features members of Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins and more. We g...

On Episode #22 of Sound Up!  We talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about artists we love that other people hate.  Variety’s Jem Aswad joins us to break down the current situation, raid, and allegations surrounding Diddy.  Mark gives a Fall Out Boy concert review, plus Music News on actor Jeremy Allen White in talks to play Bruce Springsteen, Madonna planning a free conert in Rio to close out the Cel...

Episode 21: On this episode, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light and producer Roger Coletti are joined by old friend and rock radio personality Eddie Trunk, who pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins two years after the drummer's passing. We also talk to director Leigh Brooks about his new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" and cover the latest news stories, including Pete Townshend considering a Who fa...

On Episode 20 of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we cover a ton of music topics including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the biggest song of all time by Forbes Magazine, Lady Gaga's return to Las Vegas, John Mellencamp storming off stage, Beyonce's statement about her new record and we talk live with our audience, the Sound Up Pod Squad, about how artists should play their...

On this episode Mark and Alan welcome journalist and musician Jeff Slate to discuss how artists should play their hits live. Alan reviews The Black Crowes and -Kinney live in NYC. Producer Roger reviews the NYC Raven Drum Foundation first responders' benefit plus we have New Music Picks and Music News on Paul Simon, the announcement of the Glastonbury lineup, ELO announce a farewell tour, Dr Dre r...

On this episode of Sound Up! Mark Goodman and Alan Light discuss what is so special about the 80's and why it is just as popular today. Iconic rock vocalist Sebastian Bach joins to discuss playing the recent 80's cruise with Air Supply, his take on the 80's and to update us on his forthcoming album. Also joining the 80's conversation is our live in studio Sound Up Pod Squad. In music news we discu...

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman is back on land after spending a week at sea hosting the 80's Cruise. Mark and Alan are joined by another 80's Cruise co-host, former Volume host Lori Majewski to discuss the event and why the 80s still rule! Mark and Alan also have a big review and commentary on the 94th Annual Academy Awards, including the big win by Billie Eillish and Finneas and the s...

On Episode 16 of Sound Up! Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and singer songwriter Lauren Monroe join us to discuss the Raven Drum Foundation NYC all-star benefit and Rick talks about Def Leppard's Pyromania turning 40. Rolling Stone reporter David Browne gives us a first-hand account of the Eagles song lyrics trial which ended abruptly recently. Plus, news on Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band...

Episode #15. On this episode of Sound Up! It is our first Mail Bag show. Over the past month we have received a ton of questions about a variety of music related topics. Mark and Alan dig deep and answer questions on topics involving the Rock and Roll Hall of fame nomination process, snubs and should the Original 5 VJ's, Weird Al and others be inducted. Other topics discussed include artists' mixi...

On this episode Sound Up with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, the Sound Up audience Sounds Off on the recent trend of artists, not bands dominating the Pop Charts. Plus, Mark and Alan discuss the recent conviction in the Jam Master Jay murder case, Don Henley taking the stand in the Eagles stolen lyrics trial, Wille Nelson, Bob Dylan and others hitting the road together and Ryan Gosling performing th...

On this episode of Sound Up! Grammy winning producer and S-Curve Records President Steve Greenberg joins us to discuss: Are Groups A Thing of the Past? Plus, we have music news on the status or lack of status on Rage Against the Machine, Paul McCartney's inspiration behind the lyrics to "Yesterday," who Selena Gomez is a "Super Fan" of, and Mark has his live concert review of Jason Isbell live at...

On this episode of Sound Up!, the audience Sounds Off along with our guest Matt Pinfield as we ask the question: Is Pearl Jam the last true Classic Rock band?  Plus, music news on a Slayer reunion, Beyonce making chart history, four Beatles movies on the way, AC/DC catalogue on Vinyl and an update on the health of Foreigner's Mick Jones.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave...

On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene to talk about the history and legacy of Pearl Jam following the announcement of their new album and world tour.  Mark also  gives his review of the Bob Marley biopic “One Love” and we discuss the film’s surprising box office success. Plus, news on a Bee Gees film project, sad news about Brian...

On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light Sound Off with our live audience on the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the Super Bowl and more.  Chart expert Chris Molanphy joins to break down how Beyonce’s jump into country music will impact the music community, the charts and country radio.  Plus, Mark gives us his review of Stevie Nicks live in concer...

On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light discuss the Big Game, Usher’s halftime performance, Beyonce’s new country-inspired album, the commercials and of course Taylor Swift! But this week’s biggest music news was the announcement of the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024.  Greg Harris, President and CEO of the Rock Hall and Museum, joins to discuss th...

On this episode of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America and discuss what The Beatles mean today.  Joining the discussion is our Sound Up! podcast in-studio audience and two special guests, iHeartRadio podcast executive and journalist Jordan Runtagh and Peloton instructor and curator of several Beatles workouts, Denis Morton.  W...

On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light review the 66th Grammy Awards. It was a big night full of major moments like Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performing “Fast Car,” Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Grammy win and new album announcement, the return of Joni Mitchell and Billy Joel, and U2 taking us on a tour of the Sphere. We’ll discuss your social posts and see who the Sou...

On this episode of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by our studio audience to Sound Off and give their Grammy Picks in the big categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of The Year and Best New Artist.  Plus we discuss the recent Netflix documentary The Greatest Night In Pop which takes a close look at writing and recording of the all-star We Are The World benef...