Tag: Patrick Foster
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Episode 2447: A Brief Review of the Songs of the Summer, 1958-2025
As Labor Day rolls into view, most people’s thoughts turn to the coming autumn, unpacking your hoodie collection and all things Pumpkin. Here at Rockin’ the Suburbs, Labor Day means it’s time to figure out what was the Song of the Summer. We sent Patrick to find the 2026 Song of the Summer, but he stumbled onto something else that he thought he would share with you, dear listener.
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Episode 2446: Book Nook: Reading Lester Bangs
Patrick recently had occasion to look through his books on legendary writer Lester Bangs and before he returned them to the shelves, he shares his thoughts on three volumes: Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung, Let it Blurt and Main Lines, Blood Feasts, and Bad Taste.
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Episode 2443: 50th Anniversary: Boston’s Debut Album
50 years ago this week, a debut album was released that changed the face of rock and roll. Tom Scholz recorded a series of tracks in the basement of a house outside Boston and named his makeshift group for the city. It went on to sell millions of copies. Patrick is joined by George (formerly of Hong Kong, now of West Virginia) to discuss this landmark LP.
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Episode 2434: July 2026 New Music 1: Mary in the Junkyard
Patrick puts the keys in the ignition and starts up the July 2026 New Music train and brings it up to speed for this month’s journey. His pick from July new releases is the debut album by British trio Mary in the Junkyard.
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Episode 2417: Little Feat’s First Two Albums: Part Two
Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part Two, Patrick and Kevin wrap the conversation around Little Feat’s debut album and take the shrink wrap off the group’s second LP, Sailin’ Shoes, and slap it on the turntable.
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Episode 2416: Little Feat’s First Two Albums: Part One
Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part One, Kevin and Patrick delve into the band’s self-titled debut album, released in 1971 on Warner Bros Records.
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Episode 2407: World Cup 2026 Music Madness
Patrick and Nick Scalera are suffering from World Cup withdrawal as the tournament takes a break before the quarterfinals, so they got together to talk about the tournament and some of the songs that have been a big part of the spectacle throughout the years.
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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 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!