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Episode 2405: Heroes of Rock #7: Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss
This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss.
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Episode 2404: Heroes of Rock #6: Curtis Mayfield
This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Curtis Mayfield.
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Episode 2403: Book Nook: The Clean: In the Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul
e take a trip to Patrick’s Book Nook today, where he just finished reading an oral history of New Zealand pioneers The Clean. Richard Langston authored this excellent volume entitled In the Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul.
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Episode 2402: Perfect Pop: Smog ‘Hit the Ground Running’
Patrick was watching a film recently when one of the songs on the soundtrack made him sit up and Shazam. What he discovered was a track that is now headed into the Perfect Pop Pantheon.
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Episode 2401: A Brief History of ‘O Canada’
On Canada Day, we dip a toe into the history of Canada’s National Anthem. Happy Canada Day to all!
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Episode 2400: Rest in Power: Sonny Rollins
Patrick pays tribute to the Saxophone Colossus, Sonny Rollins, who passed last month. Rest in Power, Sonny.
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Episode 2399: Hear Two Songs From the New Frank Muffin EP – ‘Steel City Sunset’
Brittany and Hans Rees of Frank Muffin talk about the band’s new EP, which you can order at frankmuffin.bandcamp.com to have shipped to your home or for pickup at Suburbs Fest 2026!
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Episode 2398: May 2026 New Music 7: Thomas Dollbaum, The Bug Club, Menzies, Marisa Anderson
It’s the final run for the May 2026 New Music Train and Kevin Porter is on board with Patrick as they head down the Eastern seaboard toward the depot to get the train fueled up and refreshed for next month’s journey. Music from Thomas Dollbaum, The Bug Club, Menzies and Marisa Anderson blasts on the sound system as the depot rolls into view. Thanks to everyone who contributed to May 2026 New Music!
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Episode 2397: May 2026 New Music 6: Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect, Spell
A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train towards Illinois, where Sunny Varney is on the platform with a pile of new music. Liam and Sunny serve up picks from Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect and Spell.
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Episode 2396: May 2026 New Music 5: Aldous Harding, Cola, Broken Social Scene, Moon Machine, Blondeshell
The May 2026 New Music Train is making its monthly swing through South Carolina and that means two things: Harris and Rachel King! The fantastic husband and wife duo pick out songs from May 2026 by Aldous Harding, Cola, Broken Social Scene, Moon Machine and Blondeshell.