Dan and Dan Music Podcast

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! The Dan’s welcome Lukas Nelson to the show. Lukas was in Philadelphia for a show with his band, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, and stopped by our studio for an extended conversation. Dan Reed asks Lukas about his work recording with Neil Young, growing up the son of Willie Nelson, and about his own evolution as a singer and songwriter. The Dan’s also break down happenings in the music world during their ‘Two Minute Drill’ and pick brand new ‘Songs of the Week’.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Jann Wenner is the cofounder and publisher of Rolling Stone magazine. Joe Hagan is the author of the new biography ‘STICKY FINGERS: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine’. The book looks at the life of a pivotal player in the history rock and roll, but it has also caused a stir. Despite authorizing it, Jann is on record calling the biography ‘deeply flawed’. Dan and Dan welcome Joe to the podcast to talk about accepting the project, the actual process of writing the book and the reaction it has received.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! It's part 2 of our conversation with Canvasback Music founder Steve Ralbovsky, and this time in person! Steve took the trip to Philadelphia to continue the conversation about the role of a modern-day A&R person in the music industry. Steve gives some insightful advice for young bands and shares unique stories about some of the talented artists he has worked with over his career including Joe Henry and David Gray. Also, the Dan’s remember the late Gord Downie, frontman of the Tragically Hip, and pick new 'Songs of the Week'

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Steve Ralbovsky is the founder of Canvasback Music and a true music industry veteran. For decades Steve has played an integral part in launching artists careers and his current label roster is home to Alt-J, Frightened Rabbit, Grouplove, The Orwells, and more. Steve talks in depth about his career and offers his perspective on the current state of the music industry. Also, our ‘Two Minute Drill’ reviews the current Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, and the Dan’s pick their favorite songs about food!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! The music world was shocked and saddened this week by the passing of Tom Petty. The Dan’s recount what was a confounding day and revisit Petty’s contributions to rock and roll. It’s a look and listen back to Petty’s catalog and each Dan will pick his essential Tom Petty song.

It’s a special ‘pop-up’ podcast with Dan Reed! Dan got a phone call from The Edge of U2 upon the release of the band’s new single “You’re The Best Thing About Me”. The Edge talks about the band’s forthcoming new album, their recent ‘The Joshua Tree’ tour, and more!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Earlier this year the music world lost an icon in Gregg Allman. Before he passed away Gregg recorded his final studio album called ‘Southern Blood’. Legendary producer Don Was was requested by Gregg to work on his farewell collection. Don calls-in to talk with Dan and Dan about recording ‘Southern Blood’ with Gregg and tells some poignant tales about being in the studio for this album. Also on the podcast, the Dan’s remember the late Walter Becker and pick brand new ‘Songs of the Week’!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! It’s Punk Rock 101 with Cheetah Chrome on this edition of the Dan and Dan Music Podcast. The founding member of the Cleveland punk rock band the Dead Boys joins the Dan’s to talk about the 40th Anniversary of their album ‘Young, Loud and Snotty’. There is also a re-recording of the album coming and a tour planned. We’ll hear all about, plus the Dan’s offer up new ‘Songs of the Week’ and pick what they deem to be the ‘Songs of the Summer’.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! ‘Meet Me In The Bathroom’ may just be the best rock n roll book of the year. Author Lizzy Goodman joins the podcast to talk about the rebirth of the rock scene in New York during the 2000s. Lizzy shares some fascinating stories and reflects upon an exciting scene in recent music history. The Dan’s also remember the late Glen Campbell and talk Springsteen’s upcoming stint on Broadway.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Are you still adding to your vinyl or CD collection? As streaming services take a hold of the way people listen to music, we’re asking music fans how they’re adapting. The Dan’s welcome Record Collector John Stanley to the show and talk about collecting music in the digital age. Plus, we’ll play iPod shuffle and see what randomly pops up on each of the Dan’s phones! Any guesses?