Episodes
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Episode 219: Interview – JD McPherson, Part 2
The conclusion of our interview with rocker JC McPherson. He talks about exploring new musical styles on his latest album, “Undivided Heart & Soul,” including his discovery of the fuzz box.
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Episode 218: Interview – JD McPherson, Part 1
Roots rocker JD McPherson has just released his most ambitious album, “Undivided Heart & Soul,” with touches of garage rock, soul and new wave. We talked with JD backstage before a show at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. He discusses his passion for early rock ‘n’ roll — and 90-minute drives to the closest record store while growing up in rural Oklahoma.
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Episode 217: Fan Mail Friday – 11/10/17
It’s time to feature your feedback again! With songs by Gord Downie, Wet Secrets, Ghost, Yum Yum and Clinic.
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Episode 216: Best Debut Album Openers
What are the best track 1’s from debut albums? Which bands announced their presence with authority? Our listeners give us TONS of great examples.
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Episode 215: Ticket Prices – How Much is Too Much?
What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a concert ticket? We discuss the high cost of shows these days, and what bands are worth it. With lots of listener input.
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Episode 214: ’60s Music Compendium’
We interview Dave Kinzer, who has compiled the most amazingly comprehensive set of lists about 1960s popular music. In “The 60s Music Compendium,” he categorizes every song that hit the Billboard Hot 100 in that decade — nearly 7,000 songs — over a variety of attributes.
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Episode 212: New Music – October 2017
October just ended. So it’s time to talk about a few cool new songs we discovered. Featuring King Krule, Pugwash, Florist and AK/DK. Plus, a closing cover of an Elvis Costello song by Lydia Loveless. (All with special guest Sam Lisker, aka “Intern Sam.”)
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Episode 211: Intern Sam Loves Motown
You’ve heard about the legend of Intern Sam. Now meet Sam Lisker, the college student who helps us out with SuburbsPod.com. He talks about being 20 going on 40.
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Episode 210: Live Show – Audience Participation
We conclude Suburbs Live with some audience participation. We ask about their first album, first concert, artist their friends would be surprised they like, and favorite new song/album. It’s super fun.
