This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, and take a look at the year’s top-selling Classic Rock albums. Pod Squadders Janet and Mick weigh in with their reviews, and our new music picks of the week include Marketa Irglova, Nas and DJ Premier, and the Heavy Heavy.

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This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge.
Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan.
In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new music, Lou Gramm rejooins Foreigner, Bob Dylan announces 2026 tour dates, and Bright Eyes reveal upcoming anniversary shows.
The New Music Picks of the Week feature tracks from Guns N’ Roses, Aubrie Sellers & Ashley Monroe, Dove Ellis, Thomas Raggi, and GETCHA featuring Nick Cester.

 

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This week, we discuss Radiohead breaking Metallica’s O2 attendance record, the newly announced headliners for the Leeds and Reading Festivals, 50 Cent dropping a trailer for his P. Diddy doc, and Brandi Carlile, Charli XCX, and others being announced for the Super Bowl pregame. Plus, a Sound Up Pod Squad VIP returns, and we highlight new music picks from Fanclubwallet, Lemon Twigs, and Sex Mask.

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This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Debbie Gibson to discuss her new memoir “Eternally Electric,” her thoughts on today’s pop stars, and much more. In music news, Guns n’ Roses announce new tour dates and new music, Childish Gambino reveals that he suffered a stroke, and we say goodbye to Jimmy Cliff, Jellybean Johnson, and Todd Snider. Our new music picks include a quick look at the Beatles’ “Anthology 4” and songs from De La Soul, Cam, The Uncs, and Jamie XX with Robyn.

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This week, Mark and Alan are joined by country superstars Lady A to discuss their new holiday album “On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2.” In music news, Kiss perform - without make-up - at a Las Vegas fan gathering; Radiohead return to the stage in Europe; and Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon announce halftime performances for this year’s NFL Thanksgiving Day games. Our new music picks include songs from Charli XCX, Tobias Jesso Jr.. LP Giobbi, Florence Road, The Format, and Ecca Vandal.

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This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton to look at this year’s Black Friday releases and talk about the state of the vinyl industry. Alan went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Mark recaps his trip to Cancun for The Sands (formerly ‘80s in the Sand), and we consider this year’s Grammy nominations. Plus our new music picks include Hayley Williams, Rosalia, and Katy Perry.

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This week, it’s a special edition of “Sound Up!,” with deep dives into two new music books. Movie director, author, and legendary music journalist Cameron Crowe joins us to talk about his new memoir, “The Uncool.” Then we take a look at Alan’s new book, “Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.” Plus our take on Brandi Carlile’s “SNL” performance and new music picks from Snocaps and Florence + the Machine.

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This week on “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Richard Marx to discuss “After Hours,” his just=announced album of standards (and some originals that sound like standards). We offer our thoughts on the Bruce biopic “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” In music news, this year’s nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame are announced, U2 have good news on drummer Larry Mullen’s health, and Radiohead explain their long absence. Plus new music picks from Mumford & Sons with Hozier, Bartees Strange, Lily Allen, and Brandi Carlile.

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This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and producer Roger Coletti, pay tribute to original Kiss guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Ace Frehley, Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, and radio producer and engineer Ed Robinson. Plus, Rush adds more tour dates, a Pod Squad music review, and new music picks from Teddy Swims, Teen Jesus, the Jean Teasers, and Bel Air LipBalms.

Break A 18:16

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This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light,” Rolling Stone reviews editor Jon Dolan joins us to talk about the magazine’s new list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century. Roger recaps a special NYC underplay by The Cult. In music news, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced this year’s performers and presenters, Slash confirmed that a new Guns’ n Roses album is coming (sometime), MTV shuttered their music channels, and longtime Blackhearts drummer Thommy Price passed away. Our new music picks this week include Dasha, Mobb Deep, and Jay Som with Hayley Williams.

Break A 32:13

BREAK B 54:41

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