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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late musical genius Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. They’ll discuss Wilson’s transcendent music, including doing a deep dive on his masterpiece, Pet Sounds. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Beach Boys, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Beach Boys, "In My Room," Surfer Girl, Capitol, 1963 The Beach Boys, "Lonely Sea," Surfin' USA, Capitol, 1963 The Beach Boys, "Don't Worry Baby," Shut Down Volume 2, Capitol, 1964 The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Brother/Reprise, 1971 The Beach Boys, "Still I Dream of It (Original Home Demo, 1976)," Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys, Capitol, 1993 The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Four Freshman, "I Remember You," Four Freshmen and 5 Trombones, Capitol, 1955 The Gamblers, "LSD-25," Moon Dawg!/LSD-25, World Pacific, 1960 The Beach Boys, "I'm Waiting for the Day," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Let's Go Away for Awhile," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Caroline No," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "You Still Believe in Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Pet Sounds," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Hang On to Your Ego," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "That's Not Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "God Only Knows," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Little Deuce Coupe," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beatles, "Nowhere Man," Rubber Soul, Parlophone, 1965 The Beatles, "She's Leaving Home," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 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 and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Nyla Lawson's Portfolio -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T 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 pay tribute to the late Sly Stone. They review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir, revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson and share some of their favorite tracks from Sly. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops -- Featured Songs: Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Stewart Four, "On The Battlefield," (Single), Church of God in Christ, 1952 Sly and the Family Stone, "Plastic Jim," Life, , Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969 The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004 Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964 Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968 FKA Twigs, "Eusexua," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 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 and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Amy Fisher Rosalie Gengras Zink -- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T 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 talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau. They explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands. A selection of examples are discussed and played. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "GNT," King of Cowards, Rocket, 2018 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Screeching Weasel, "Cool Kids," Bark Like A Dog, Fat Wreck Chords, 1996 OMBIIGIZI, "Connecting," Shame, Arts & Crafts, 2024 Winona Fighter, "I'm In The Market To Please No One," My Apologies to the Chef, Rise, 2025 Bikini Trill, "Pushing Daisies," (Single), Ineffable, 2024 Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "I Used To Be Fun," I Love You, Domestic La La, 2023 Fartbarf, "Simple Planet," (Single), Sweatband, 2020 Ned's Atomic Dustbin, "Gray Cell Green," God Fodder, Columbia, 1991 Ass Ponys, "Kung Fu Reference," Lohio, Checkered Past, 2001 Butthole Surfers, "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," (Single), Rough Trade, 1990 Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Glib Tongued," Death Hilarious, Missing Piece, 2025 Electronic, "Getting Away With It," (Single), Factory, 1989 Local H, "Bound For The Floor," As Good As Dead, Island, 1996 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, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox—one that came back to him after watching the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here". Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc oin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops 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 pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. They revisit their 2009 conversation with Jill where they discuss her music and being a pioneer for crowdfunding art. They also review the new music from Shamir, Pelican and tUnE-yArDs. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tune-Yards, "Heartbreak," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Limelight," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "See You There," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Never Look Back," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Pelican, "Evergreen," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Flickering Stillness," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Pining For Ever," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Cascading Crescent," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Indelible," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Shamir, "Neverwannago," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Shamir, "Recording 291," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Shamir, "Pin," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Jill Sobule, "I Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 Jill Sobule, "Palm Springs (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Jill Sobule, "San Francisco," California Years, MRI, 2009 Katy Perry, "I Kissed a Girl," One of the Boys, Capitol, 2008 Jill Sobule, "Nothing to Prove (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Jill Sobule, "Wendell Lee (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Diarrhea Planet, "Separations," I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, Infinite Cat, 2013 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following our tributes to David Thomas and Peter Laughner of Pere Ubu, Jims rounds out the trilogy with a song by another of the band's members. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc oin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie song that they love, leading to highly personal looks at the life, art, and legend of a genuine American folk hero. Listen here. New Yorker music critic Amanda Petrusich looks at the other big hit off Willie and Merle Haggard’s classic 1983 Pancho & Lefty album, “Reasons to Quit.” It’s a classic Haggard drinking song, but a little more pensive than most, and Amanda reframes it—and really, all of Pancho & Lefty—as an example of what she calls the Outlaw’s Conundrum, i.e. what’s an old rebel to do when the time comes to settle down? Then we get into the all-star band that backed Willie and Merle on the record and, in a particularly insightful interlude, the specific ways sad songs can help people when life feels like too much to bear. 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 speak with Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson, founders of the '90s indie rock band Tsunami and key figures of the D.C. punk scene. The hosts also review the new collaborative album from Julien Baker & Torres. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Tsunami, "In a Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Julien Baker & Torres, "Sugar in the Tank," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Julien Baker & Torres, "Tuesday," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Julien Baker & Torres, "Tape Runs Out," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Tsunami, "David Foster Wallace," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997 Tsunami, "Newspaper," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995 Tsunami, "Punk Means Cuddle," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995 Tsunami, "Water's Edge," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 Tsunami, "Be Like That," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994 Tsunami, "Loud is as Loud Does," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994 Tsunami, "The Workers Are Punished," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997 Tsunami, "Slugger," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 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, Greg shares a track by an artist who was long overdue for their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops 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 talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Ate The Moon," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Pinstack," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Drop," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Blue," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Somebody New," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "ILY," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tracy Chapman, "Stand By Me (Live At The Late Show With David Letterman)," Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2015 Moondog, "Nocturne Suite Part 1," On The Streets of New York, Mississippi, 2019 Cortelia Clark, "Bye, Bye, Love," Blues in the Street, RCA, 1966 George Coleman, "Innocent Little Doggy," Bongo Joe, Arhoolie, 1969 Fantastic Negrito, "Nobody Makes Money," Fantastic Negrito EP, Blackball Universe, 2014 Violent Femmes, "Blister In The Sun," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Ted Hawkins, "Strange Conversation," The Next Hundred Years, Geffen, 1994 Mary Lou Lord, "St. Swithin's Day," Real, Deep Music, 1993 Lucinda Williams, "Ramblin' On My Mind," Ramblin' on My Mind, Folkways, 1979 Dom Flemons, "Charmin Betsy," Black Cowboys, Smithsonian Folkways, 2018 Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, Asylum, 1993 Stan Rogers, "Barrett's Privateers," Fogarty's Cove, Barn Swallow, 1977 Tsunami, "In A Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1992 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following our tribute to David Thomas, Jim reflects on another Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs member lost too early, and pays tribute with a Desert Island Jukebox selection. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops 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 pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and musician David Thomas. They do a deep dive on his career and life, discussing his music with Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Pere Ubu, "Babylonian Warehouses (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006 Dead Boys, "Ain't It Fun," We Have Come for Your Children, Sire, 1978 Pere Ubu, "30 Seconds Over Tokyo," 30 Seconds Over Tokyo (Single), Hearthan, 1975 Dead Boys, "Sonic Reducer," Young, Loud and Snotty, Sire, 1977 Rocket from the Tombs, "Amphetamine (Live)," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Pere Ubu, "Laughing," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Humor Me," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Dub Housing," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Caligari's Mirror," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "(Pa) Ubu Dance Party," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Navvy," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Waiting For Mary," Cloudland, Fontana, 1989 Pere Ubu, "George Had a Hat," The Tenement Year, Enigma, 1988 Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Pere Ubu, "Caroleen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006 Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000 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, Greg shares a track he discovered from the long-running Brown Acid stoner rock compilation series—a labor of love from Permanent Records and Riding Easy Records. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops 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 share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Daisychain, "G-String," G-String (Single), self-released, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Obongjayar, "Not in Surrender," Paradise Now, September, 2025 Sex Scenes, "Want & Need," Want & Need (Single), Big Neck, 2025 TAKAAT, "Amidinin," Is Noise, Vol. 1, Purplish, 2025 GoGo Penguin, "Fallowfield Loops," Necessary Fictions, XXIM, 2025 Propagandhi, "At Peace," At Peace, Epitaph, 2025 Jim Nothing, "Raleigh Arena," Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn, Meritorio, 2024 Point Mort, "The Bent Neck Lady," The Bent Neck Lady (Single), Almost Famous, 2025 Sombr, "undressed," undressed (Single), Warner, 2025 Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024 Ben Kweller, "Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee)," Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee) (Single), The Noise Company, 2025 Cameron Winter, "Love Takes Miles," Heavy Metal, Partisan, 2024 Shishi, "Can't Stop Believing," FAQ - EP, Birthday Cake, 2025 Barry Can't Swim, "Different," Different (Single), Ninja Tune, 2025 Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," The Whole Town Knows (Single), River Lea, 2025 PyPy, "Erase," Sacred Times, Goner, 2024 Daisychain, "Waste Your Time," Waste Your Time (Single), self-released, 2025 Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to a couple of listener, Jim realizes he credited the wrong orchestra on a recent show. But the mistake sparks a deeper appreciation for the band he mentioned by accident, and he adds one of their songs to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musicians like Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others changed the scope of country music forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoffrey Himes about the artists of the movement he calls “in-law country.” They also hear from some listeners. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Emmylou Harris, "Born to Run," Cimarron, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1981 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981 Rosanne Cash, "My Baby Thinks He's A Train," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981 The Flying Burrito Brothers, "Six Days on the Road," Last of the Red Hot Burritos, A&M, 1972 Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976 The Byrds, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Columbia, 1968 The Byrds, "Time Between," Younger Than Yesterday, Columbia, 1967 Emmylou Harris, "If I Could Only Win Your Love," Pieces of the Sky, Reprise, 1975 Rodney Crowell, "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried," Diamonds & Dirt, Columbia, 1988 Emmylou Harris, "Two More Bottles of Wine," Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1978 Emmylou Harris, "Pancho and Lefty," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976 Emmylou Harris, "Till I Gain Control Again," Elite Hotel, Reprise, 1975 Ricky Skaggs, "Heartbroke," Highways & Heartaches, Epic, 1982 Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," Old No. 1, RCA, 1975 Liquid Mike, "Drinking and Driving," Paul Bunyan's Slingshot, Temporal, 2024 TAE & The Neighborly, "We Can Be," Self Help, smooth bean, 2024 David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, "Whiskey In the Jar," Shady Grove, Acoustic Disc, 1996 Graham Nash, "Chicago / We Can Change the World," Songs for Beginners, Atlantic, 1971 Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024 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, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As spring is springing, the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from “music mountain” by reviewing new albums from Lucy Dacus, Saba and No ID, Mekons and Perfume Genius. They also pay tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie and Dave Allen of Gang of Four. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Blondie, "Heart Of Glass," Parallel Lines, Chrysalis, 1979 Blondie, "Atomic," Eat to the Beat, Chrysalis, 1980 Blondie, "Call Me," American Gigolo, Chrysalis, 1980 Gang of Four, "Ether," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979 Gang of Four, "Damaged Goods," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979 Lucy Dacus, "For Keeps," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Most Wanted Man," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Lost Time," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Saba and No I.D., "head.rap (ft. Madison McFerrin, Ogi & Jordan Ward)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Saba and No I.D., "Every Painting Has a Price (feat. Eryn Allen Kane & BJ Chicago Kid)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Saba and No I.D., "Breakdown," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Saba and No I.D., "How to Impress God," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025 Perfume Genius, "Clean Heart," Glory, Matador, 2025 Perfume Genius, "No Front Teeth (feat. Aldous Harding)," Glory, Matador, 2025 Perfume Genius, "Left For Tomorrow," Glory, Matador, 2025 Perfume Genius, "Full On," Glory, Matador, 2025 Mekons, "Mudcrawlers," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "Private Defense Contractor," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "The Western Design," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "War Economy," Horror, Fire, 2025 Mekons, "Sad and Sad and Sad," Horror, Fire, 2025 Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.