Rock 'n' Roll Grad School

The music of Andrew Stern and Laura Arias, better known as 3 Pairs of Boots, is a warm take on folk and country music. Their new album, Mighty Love, is available right now on their website, and can be streamed on all of your favorite streamers.

For more information, check out their website.

Plus, Heidi decides which is the main reason she's going to Bourbon and Beyond- the bourbon or the beyond?

David Libert saw a fascinating cross-section of popular music throughout his career. From his work as a member of The Happenings, to his tour management of Alice Cooper, to working with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. David tells his whole fascinating story in his new book, Rock n' Roll Warrior, available anywhere you get your books, September 23rd.

For more information, you can follow David on Twitter.

Brian Kramp grew up a Cheap Trick fan and now he's written a great book about the history of the one and only Cheap Trick. The book goes from the pre-history to the creation of the band. It's one of the best music books of the year.

This Band Has No Past is available September 6th wherever you get your books.

Plus, Heidi reviews George Thorogood and Sammy Hagar life. And how can "Rhythm Nation" crash your computer?

This year would have been David Bowie's 75th birthday. Famed rock writer Martin Popoff has put together a wonderful present for us all- Bowie @ 75 is his new book, a look at the many phases of Bowie's multifaceted career.

David Bowie @ 75 is available wherever you get your books on September 6th. For more information on Martin, to listen to his podcast, or to get copies of his many other books, check out his website.

Sure, the siblings Moss sound great together. And they do. And on their new album, Cover to Cover you get to hear their voices tackle some great songs from a variety of eras. We talked to Adam and David Moss about their voices, other brothers in music and what they fought to keep on the record.

Cove to Cover is available right now wherever you get your music. For more information, check out the Brother Brothers website.

Anytime is a good time to listen to Matthew Sweet, but summer feels like the perfect time to roll down your windows and play his most recent album, Cat's Paw really loud for others to hear.

We talked with Matthew when the record came out, and it was the conversation that made us think we should interview more musicians... And that's how this show was born.

For more information about Matthew Sweet, check out his website, or follow him on Facebook.

The 1970s were a magic time at the newly formed Arista Records. Overseen by Clive Davis, the label quickly became a contender with a murder's row of talent. Now, Mitchell Cohen has written the definitive history of the label, Looking for the Magic: New York City, the 70s and the Rise of Arista Records.

Also, we discuss this year's Gathering of the Juggalos, the new ICP filter and the exact size of Mitchell's book. You know, important stuff.

You can get Mitchell's book wherever you get your books. For more information, check out the website for publisher Trouser Press Books, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

Just when rock seems to be getting too sensitive, here comes H.E.A.T., direct from Sweden, bring the metal to save us all. We talked with drummer Don Crash about their new album, Force Majeure, and their reuniting with their original lead singer.

For more information, you can check out H.E.A.T.'s website, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. 

Plus, we fly the VH flag, enjoy some pound cake and hang out with X!

Maybe you saw The Interrupters last summer, on the Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer. Or maybe you've heard their first hit single, She's Kerosene on the radio. Well, now, in the middle of their co-headlining tour with Flogging Molly comes their latest album, In the Wild.

We talked with bassist and drummer Justin and Jesse Bivona about planning a good setlist, the effect of family on a band's rhythm section and just how damn cool Tim Armstrong is.

In the Wild is out August 5th. For more information, check out their website or follow them on Twitter or Facebook.

Tony Tyrrell had a long road to the recording and release of his debut solo album, but Conviction is a strong statement and viewpoint for the singer/songwriter. We talked about the album (out August 12th), trusting your voice and why you always need to pace yourself at a festival performance.

For more information, check out Tony's website, or follow him on Instagram.