Sound Opinions

By Sound Opinions

Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opini... more

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Number 1: Shoegaze Genre Dissection
Hazy guitars, buried vocals and walls of distortion– the shoegaze sound may have peaked in the '90s, but it never really went away. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of the genre's pioneers along with more recent favorites. The hosts also hear 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Lowtide, "Elizabeth Tower," Southern Mind, Rice Is Nice, Opposite Number, 2018 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 My Bloody Valentine, "Only Shallow," Loveless, Creation, 1991 Slowdive, "Slowdive," Slowdive (EP), Creation, 1990 Ride, "Dreams Burn Down," Nowhere, Sire, 1990 Lush, "De-Luxe," Gala, 4AD, 1990 Spiritualized, "Shine a Light," Lazer Guided Melodies, RCA, 1992 Catherine Wheel, "Black Metallic," Ferment, Fontana, 1992 Starflyer 59, "Do You Ever Feel That Way," Gold, Tooth and Nail, 1995 Los Mundos, "Explosión Sónica," Máquinas En Movimiento, Las Dunas, 2024 Soft Science, "Undone," Maps, Test Pattern, 2018 Winter, "Hide-A-Lullaby," Adult Romantix, Winspear, 2025 This Will Destroy You, "Little Smoke," Tunnel Blanket, Monotreme, 2011 Deafheaven, "Sunbather," Sunbather, Deathwish, 2013 Slow Crush, "Cherry," Thirst, Pure Noise, 2025 Pink Frost, "Striking Violet," Gargoyle Days, Notes and Bolts, 2012 Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 21, 202651min
Number 2: Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens
After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, she quickly became a top tier indie rock act. All of her skills were on display when Courtney Barnett joined hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for an interview and intimate solo performance in front of an audience. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Bobby," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Never Going Back!," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "The Outside," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "The Governor's Waltz," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Why Did You Miss It?," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Florida Water Blues," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Javelina," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Riding," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Twisted Teens, "Guided Thunder," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026 Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Nirvana, "Heart-Shaped Box," In Utero, DGC, 1993 Courtney Barnett, "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Elevator Operator (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Small Poppies," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Aqua Profunda!," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Depreston," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 The Go-Betweens, "Streets of Your Town," 16 Lovers Lane, Mushroom, 1988 Courtney Barnett, "Depreston (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Kim's Caravan," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Dead Fox (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Courtney Barnett, "Boxing Day Blues," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015 Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 28, 202650min
Number 3: RIP Jennifer Finch of L7
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, a key figure in the ’90s alternative-rock scene, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
August 26, 20267min
Number 4: Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also pay tribute to Dolly Parton. 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/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Dolly Parton, "Jolene," Jolene, RCA Victor, 1974 Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980 Dolly Parton, "Down from Dover," The Fairest of Them All, RCA Victor, 1970 Dolly Parton, "Cash on the Barrelhead," The Grass Is Blue, Sugar Hill and Blue Eye, 1999 Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter, "Aba Daba Honeymoon," Aba Daba Honeymoon (Single), MGM, 1950 Ado, "Vivarium," Vivarium (Single), Capitol, 2026 Prisoner, "La femme qui s'était faite toute seule," Prisoner, Wicked Cool, 2026 Hemlocke Springs, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Ankles," The Apple Tree Under The Sea, Good Luck Have Fun, 2025 Nia Archives, "Danger," Emotional Junglist, Hijinxx, 2026 Kelly Hogan, "The Song of the Great Licking," Congressman Davy: A Musical, Plenty Tuff, 2026 St. Divine, "Spit," The Devil You Know, Reel to Reel, 2026 Park Hills Circle, "The Way Up," All of a Sudden, Pravda, 2026 Absolute Grey, "More Walnuts," live at CBGB's 1985, Real Gone , 2026 The Odyssey Cult, "The Yeti's Eyes," Vol. 3, Silver Current, 2026 The Jaws of Brooklyn, "Lie to Me," Unstoppable, Weekend Furlough, 2026 David Porter, "Soul Man," The Classics, Made in Memphis, 2019 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 11, 202649min
Number 5: RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2136865 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.
September 02, 20268min