Ryan talks with Alice in Chains biographer David de Sola. David's book, Alice In Chains: The Untold Story, is a great breakdown of the life and story behind the band. Hear the full story of the relationship between Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley, the rise of the band and more. Buy David's book: https://amzn.to/3CKpetOSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Ryan talks with video director and producer Blair Thomas, about the sudden resurgence of creativity and burst of classic songs that came from the band after Keith Richards discovered the Open-G guitar tuning. Hear Blair on episode 2 of the podcast on Radiohead's song, "Idioteque:" https://www.thesongsofnote.com/radiohead-idioteque/John Mulaney sket about Mick Jagger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWrKf5ik1i4Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Ryan interviews Jesse Fink, author of the book Bon: The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back in Black. Jesse talks about Bon's life, the theories on his death, and if Bon Scott helped write songs that ended up on the massively popular album, Back in Black. Buy Jesse's book Bon: The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back in Black: https://www.amazon.com/Bon-Highway-Untold-Story-Scott/dp/1770414096 Join Jesse's Bon Scott Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bonscottforumSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website.

Ryan talks with Joel Graves, owner of New Monkey Studio, the studio owned by Elliott Smith and filled with incredible vintage gear. Joel tells what it was like working for Neil Young, how he bought Elliott Smith's recording studio, and much more.New Monkey Studio: http://newmonkeystudio.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Ryan talks with Charles R. Cross, author of the fantastic Jimi Hendrix biography, Room Full of Mirrors. Buy Room Full of Mirrors on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3BbFraJ Charles R. Cross website: http://charlesrcross.comSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website.

Ryan talks with Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond about the band's new release, Inside, and their upcoming tour. Mother Mother: https://www.mothermothersite.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Ryan talks with music journalist and author of the new 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's "Rio," Annie Zaleski.Buy her book on Bloomsbury: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/duran-durans-rio-9781501355196Or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Duran-Durans-Rio-33-156/dp/150135518X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rio+33+1%2F3&qid=1625347942&sr=8-1Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Ryan talks with author Steven Hyden about his book, Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century.Buy it on Amazon here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2UxtPOvFollow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steven_Hyden"Idioteque" on SNL: https://vimeo.com/51713269 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

On this episode, Ryan takes a road trip to pay respect to the famous Texas guitar player, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Vaughan's grave is in Dallas, Texas. Ryan typically has a guest on the show, but this episode documents the trip to find SRV's grave, a telling of his life, and what his playing meant to Ryan. Songs of Note “Little Wing” Episode: https://www.thesongsofnote.com/stevie-ray-vaughan-little-wing/ SRV Austin City Limits 1983: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM86LxU_2FI SRV Austin City Limits 1989: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFBEzNiYPIiacIwOJB4we9rSzZx0iGMb SRV AA Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LQZ1NDH2LI Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Ryan talks with David Cooper Moore who wrote the original Arcade Fire album review for their killer album “Funeral” for Pitchfork in 2004.  Follow David on Twitter: @dcoopermooreSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote