Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

On Episode #35 of "Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light," Ed Roland of Collective Soul joins us to discuss the band's new double album "Here to Eternity" and their 30th anniversary and answers questions from our audience. Mark has his review of Billy Joel live at Madison Square Garden on the night of Billy's 75th Birthday and Alan recaps an intimate show from country artist Scotty McCreery. We also have news on Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, the MTV Movie Awards hits pause, the return of Childish Gambino, and a possible Skid Row / Sebastian Bach reunion, plus our new music picks of the week.

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On this episode of Sound Up! we hear from our audience on JazzFest, Heart and Cheap Trick live, Hulu's Bon Jovi documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: the Bon Jovi Story," Iron Maiden bonus material, and more. We also cover the latest music news, including the Marilyn Manson trial set for 2025, the passing of legendary recording engineer Steve Albini, and more.

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On Episode #33, we talk about women who rock with a woman who definitely rocks—Allison Hagendorf, host of The Allison Hagendorf show and former head of rock at Spotify. Alan weighs in on Dua Lipa’s new album and her appearance on SNL and Mark has a concert review of Bad Religion live in NYC. In music news, we cover the ongoing Drake/Kendrick Lamar rap battle, Madonna’s record-breaking free show in Rio, Motley Crue and Pearl Jam hit the road, and our new music picks this week from Miranda Lambert, Yungblud, Kamasi Washington, Illuminati Hotties, Glass Animals and Bakar.

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On Episode #32, Matt Nathanson joins us and the Sound Up Pod Squad to discuss if there is such a thing as too much content from your favorite artist. Mark reviews the Hulu documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" and Alan give us his take on the restored version of the Beatles' long-lost "Let It Be" film.

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Episode #31: In this episode, Mark and Alan speak to goth legend David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) about his box set of demo recordings Tracks From The Attic and his upcoming tour. Plus we have news on the Rolling Stones’ tour launch, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album sales, upcoming music from Eminem and Johnny Cash and The Alarm postpone US tour after frontman Mike Peters latest Cancer diagnosis. Plus we give our new music picks of the week.

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Episode #30: On this episode, we give our thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and hear reactions to the list from our Pod Squad audience members. They also weigh in with thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album, and we have news on Gene Simmons’ new tour, Snoop’s Olympic plans, and more - plus a hilarious concert review from one of our listeners.

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On Episode #29, we had the pleasure of chatting with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Peter Frampton and Foreigner's Lou Gramm. They shared their reactions to being inducted and gave us some inside information on their performances. Alan Light gives us his review of Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, producer Roger has a Judas Priest concert review and a Record Store Day recap. We also pay tribute to the late Dickey Betts, share our initial reactions to this year's Rock Hall announcement and give our new music picks of the week.

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On Episode #28, Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton join us to discuss the 2024 RSD releases. We talk live with our audience - the Sound Up! pod squad - and find out who still listens to vinyl and if the format is still important. We also discuss some big Beatle news including info on the "Let It Be" movie re-release and a new Lennon-McCartney track.from the next generation. Plus concert reviews from our listeners on the Black Crowes opening night and No Doubt at Coachella, and more guitar favorites for International Guitar Month.

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Episode #27. On this episode, we're throwing away the playbook and devoting the entire show to an in-depth interview with the one and only Pete Townshend. Pete talks candidly with Mark and Alan about his relationship with the guitar, the future of The Who, the possibility of another tour, "Tommy" on Broadway, and so much more. In this extended conversation, he tells the story of both the first and last guitars he ever smashed on stage, and reflects on Tommy, how the current Broadway version connects with today’s audience, and how he now relates to the music and lyrics. Pete also talks about his relationship with Roger Daltrey, his love of pop music, and the importance of “play.”

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On Episode #26 of Sound Up! , the audience sounds off as we continue to celebrate International Guitar Month discussing new guitar heroes like Marcus King, H.E.R. Jason Isbell, Mark Speer and others. Alan has his review of Olivia Rodrigo live at new York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus discussions on Soul Asylum and news on Metallica and Joni Mitchell paying tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart'' returns to the chart, a new book on the origin of the Grateful Dead is coming, Aerosmith get ready to return to the road on their farewell “ Peace Out” tour and we have live comments, emails and voice messages from the Sound Up Pod Squad.

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