On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Marc Roberge from O.A.R. as the band celebrates its 30th anniversary with a major tour and a new album titled “Three Tinted Windows.” Roberge discusses the keys to keeping a band together over the long haul, the stories behind O.A.R.’s new songs, and the group’s increasingly high-profile Ocean’s Calling festival in their home state of Maryland.

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On this episode of Sound Up! Mark reviews a Black Crowes underplay in Austin and Alan reports on Radiohead’s “Motion Picture House” touring installation. They discuss Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Requiem” concert film, Paul McCartney’s appearance closing out the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live,” and the passing of producer Jack Douglas, who worked with such superstars as John Lennon, Aerosmith, and Cheap Trick. This week’s new music picks come from Grace Potter and the Black Crowes with Whiskey Myers.

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On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan and Producer Roger discuss Dua Lipa suing Samsung, Ace Frehley’s guitars going up for auction, and The Beatles announcing their first museum. Plus, reviews of the Rolling Stones press conference, the new Billie Eilish 3-D movie, and the upcoming Brandon Flowers country-leaning solo album. Also featuring new music picks from Social Distortion and Bea Miller.

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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome singer/songwriter (and old friend) Matt Nathanson to discuss his new EP of Billy Joel covers, “Songs from the (M)Attic,” as well as his recent appearance at the Joel tribute at Carnegie Hall, his goals for his ongoing series of cover recordings, and much more

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On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan discuss the Michael Jackson biopic and its record-breaking box office. We look at news including Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation” being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons planning an album, and Olivia Rodrigo’s appearance as host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live.” A listener offers his thoughts on the Rush reunion at the Juno Awards, and new music picks this week come from Genesis Owusu and Suki Waterhouse.

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On This Episode, We Welcome The Legendary Narada Michael Walden — The Multi-Platinum Grammy And Emmy-Winning Producer, Songwriter, Drummer, And Recording Artist Whose Fingerprints Are All Over Some Of The Biggest Hits In Modern Music. And After Releasing A New Album Just Last Fall, Walden Is Back With A Brand-New Single Called “I’m Riding In A Pink Bubble.”

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On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan are joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies, to discuss the new reissue of the band’s debut album, “Begin Here.” Blunstone looks back at the days of the British Invasion, the Zombies’ first visit to America, and early recording and touring experiences, as well as the group’s future plans and much more.

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On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan take a look at news from some of music’s biggest superstars—Madonna returns with a new single and a surprise appearance at Coachella; Bruce Springsteen joins Patti Smith, Dr. Dre, and others at the American Music Honors in New Jersey; and Paul McCartney gives an inside look at his new album, which features a duet with Ringo Starr. We hear from some of our Pod Squadders about Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella and thoughts on this year’s Rock Hall inductees, and our new music picks come from Lana Del Rey and the Arkells.

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Michael Kurtz, co-founder of Record Store Day, joins us to talk about this year’s release list, the growth of the event, and how it all began.

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On This Episode of Sound Up! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its 2026 inductees, Britney Spears enters rehab, and The Rolling Stones drop a new song under the radar. Plus, we spotlight new music from Allison Russell, Joy Oladokun, Julie Williams, and the powerhouse collab of David Guetta, Afrojack, and Sia.

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