Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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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On Episode #25 of Sound Up, our friend Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers joins to talk about their forthcoming album and tour. We also discuss some big news stories including Kiss selling their entire catalog for a reported 300 million, Beyonce making country music history, Me B getting kicked out of a Spice Girls group chat, Morgan Wallen getting arrested and tributes to Firehouse vocalist C. J. Snare and Wallflowers guitarist Michael Ward. We also have our new music picks from Kittie, The Avett Brothers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise featuring Kacey Musgraves, The Marias, Fabiana Palladio, Katie Pruitt and more.

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On episode #24 “Do you like it when your favorite artists or bands change musical genres or direction?” We discuss this with our live Sound Up Pod Squad audience and get reactions via listener audio messages and comments.
Plus artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, and others speak out against AI, Jennifer Lopez rebrands her tour, Lizzo walks back her comment about quitting, the Who’s Roger Daltrey talks about the future and Mark pays tribute to music industry legend and friend Gale Sparrow.

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On Episode 23 of Sound Up, author and journalist Danyel Smith Joins to talk about what everyone is talking about, Beyonce’s blockbuster release, Cowboy Carter. Rock icon, the one and only Ian Hunter joins to discuss his New Star-Studded release Defiance Part 2 which features members of Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins and more. We get an Ace Frehley concert review from producer Roger, a Tommy on Broadway review from Mark and a Khruangbin review from Alan. In music news, we cover Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row, Lizzo quits, Sugarland returns and the Cowboy Carter Vinyl and CD release upsets some fans. It’s a packed podcast!

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On Episode #22 of Sound Up! We talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about artists we love that other people hate. Variety’s Jem Aswad joins us to break down the current situation, raid, and allegations surrounding Diddy. Mark gives a Fall Out Boy concert review, plus Music News on actor Jeremy Allen White in talks to play Bruce Springsteen, Madonna planning a free conert in Rio to close out the Celebration Tour, and The Stray Cats getting ready to hit the road.

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Episode 21: On this episode, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light and producer Roger Coletti are joined by old friend and rock radio personality Eddie Trunk, who pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins two years after the drummer's passing. We also talk to director Leigh Brooks about his new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" and cover the latest news stories, including Pete Townshend considering a Who farewell tour and a new Prince film directed by Ryan Coogler. Plus, our new music picks from Olivia Rodrigo, Pearl Jam, and more.

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On Episode 20 of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we cover a ton of music topics including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the biggest song of all time by Forbes Magazine, Lady Gaga's return to Las Vegas, John Mellencamp storming off stage, Beyonce's statement about her new record and we talk live with our audience, the Sound Up Pod Squad, about how artists should play their hits live. It's an episode every artist, new or legendary, should listen to!

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