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In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg share a couple more buried treasure picks and talk with producer Alex Claiborne about her experience at the recent Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the volume of music released each week, some is bound to not get the attention it deserves. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their recent finds and shine a light on them. They also talk with Israeli musician Tamar Aphek about her album "All Bets Are Off." Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Tamar Aphek, "Crossbow," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Mushroom, "Two Men Say They're Jesus, One of Them Must Be Wrong," Songs of Dissent: Live at the Make Out Room 8/9/19, Alchemikal Artz, 2021U.V.T.V., "Back To Nowhere," Always Something, Papercup Music, 2021Shower Curtain, "You Make Me Feel," You Make Me Feel (Single), Balaclava , 2021Ka, "PWH," A Martyr’s Reward, Iron Works, 2021Pist Idiots, "Juliette," Idiocracy, PIST IDIOTS, 2021HotKid, "Letter," Letter (Single), Fortune Stellar, 2021The Armed, "Ultrapop," Ultrapop, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Show Me Your Pretty Side," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Drive," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Russian Winter," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Nothing Can Surprise Me," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Beautiful Confusion," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Monotonix, "Body Language," Body Language, Drag City, 2008Tamar Aphek, "All I Know," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Tamar Aphek, "As Time Goes By," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Kacey Musgraves, "justified," star-crossed, Interscope/UMG Nashville, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Sound Opinions associate producer Sol Delgadillo interviews return guest Leon Bridges about his third album "Gold-Diggers Sound" and what it's like to hear his song "The River" so often in auditions for The Voice. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the great glam rock tradition, Art d’Ecco is making dynamic, melodic music as his costumed alter ego. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with singer, songwriter and keyboardist Art d’Ecco about his new album In Standard Definition, influences like Brian Eno and Marc Bolan and more. Plus, the hosts review the latest from Drake and the new Halsey record produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Art d'Ecco, "I Am the Dance Floor," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Drake, "Champagne Poetry," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021Drake, "Fountains (feat. Tems)," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021Drake, "7am On Bridle Path," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021Drake, "Way Too Sexy (feat. Future & Young Thug)," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021Drake, "Girls Want Girls (feat. Lil Baby)," Certified Lover Boy, Republic, 2021Halsey, "The Tradition," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021Halsey, "I am not a woman, I'm a god," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021Halsey, "Ya'aburnee," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021Halsey, "Easier than Lying," If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, Capitol, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Good Looks," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Nobody's Home," Trespasser, self-released, 2018Art d'Ecco, "Head Rush," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "I Remember," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Bird of Prey," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "In Standard Definition," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Desires," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Nothing Ever Changes," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Art d'Ecco, "The Message," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Mr Twin Sister, "Expressions," Expressions (Single), Twin Group, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode contributor Althea Legaspi talks with DJ Beverly Bond about her organization, Black Girls Rock! Althea also talks with Jim and Greg about the current state of live music dealing with COVID and shares a new track going viral on social media. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Sound Opinions celebrates our first year as an independent production, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about breaking free. They also review the new album by Kanye West, pay tribute to Lee Scratch Perry and play recent listener comments. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Teenage Fanclub, "Free Again," Free Again (Single), K, 1992Kanye West, "Jail," Donda, Def Jam, 2021Kanye West, "Jesus Lord," Donda, Def Jam, 2021Kanye West, "Donda," Donda, Def Jam, 2021Kanye West, "Off The Grid," Donda, Def Jam, 2021Queen, "I Want To Break Free," The Works, EMI, 1984Janet Jackson, "Control ," Control, A&M, 1986Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Redemption Song," Uprising, Tuff Gong, 1980The Velvet Underground, "I'm Set Free," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969The Rolling Stones, "I'm Free," Out Of Our Heads, London, 1965The Rolling Stones, "I'm Free," Stripped, Virgin, 1995The Rolling Stones, "I'm Free," Shine A Light, Polydor, 2008The Soup Dragons, "I'm Free," Lovegod, Big Life, 1990Dua Lipa, "I'm Free," (Unreleased), NA, 2020Alex Chilton, "Free Again," Alex Chilton's Lost Decade, Fan Club, 1985Eric B. and Rakim, "Teach the Children," Don't Sweat the Technique, MCA, 1992Florence + the Machine, "Dog Days Are Over," Lungs, Island, 2009Lee "Scratch" Perry, "I Am the Upsetter," Trojan Reggae: Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Classics 1967-1974, Sanctuary, 1998Max Romeo & The Upsetters, "Chase The Devil," War Ina Babylon, Island, 1976Venus Skytrip, "Star," Psychlona, Ripple, 2020Kali Uchis, "telepatía," Sin Miedo (del Amor Y Otros Demonios) ∞, Interscope, 2020Jaimie Branch, "theme 001 (Live)," FLY or DIE LIVE, International Anthem, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast Greg pays tribute to Don Everly, who died August 21 at age 84.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview British singer Yola, whose new album blurs genres and breaks her out of the country niche of her previous work. Plus, they pay tribute to the late, great Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Yola, "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021The Rolling Stones, "Paint It Black," Paint It Black (Single), Decca, 1966The Rolling Stones, "Moonlight Mile," Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones, 1971The Rolling Stones, "Honky Tonk Women," Honky Tonk Women (Single), Decca, 1969The Highwomen, "Highwomen," The Highwomen, Elektra, 2019The Staple Singers, "Hear My Call, Here," Hammer And Nails, Riverside, 1962Massive Attack, "Harpsicord (Live in Copenhagen)," Unreleased, NA, 2008Phantom Limb, "Draw the Line," Phantom Limb, Naim Edge, 2009Yola, "Break The Bough," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Yola, "Diamond Studded Shoes," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Queen, "I Want To Break Free," The Works, EMI, 1984Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast we hear more from our recent interview with Richard Thompson. He comments on jamming with Led Zeppelin, discovering French music from his dad's record collection, avoiding his dad's police station while gigging in London and a strange encounter with Buck Owens. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5AhSupport The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast Jim talks with author Kathy Iandoli about her new book, "Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah." As much of her music comes to streaming platforms for the first time and details about R Kelly's predatory involvement with her are revealed in court, Aaliyah is very much in the news, even two decades after her death. As Kathy puts it, it's time to give Aaliyah her flowers. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.