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Sep 29, 2026 · 11:27
Liam McIndoe is taking us all on a journey this week, a trip to New Zealand musician Troy Kingi, who has completed his goal of releasing 10 albums in 10 years in 10 different…
Sep 28, 2026 · 13:40
Liam McIndoe is taking us all on a journey this week, a trip to New Zealand musician Troy Kingi, who has completed his goal of releasing 10 albums in 10 years in 10 different…
Sep 25, 2026 · 19:10
The August 2026 New Music Train is making its way back toward the depot for some rest and relaxation, but before it does, there is a sizable journey to make, heading from Sweden…
Sep 24, 2026 · 14:33
The sounds of country music are blasting out of the windows of the August 2026 New Music Train, so it must be headed to Nashville or Austin, right? Nope, it’s in New York City,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 15:35
Another Atlantic crossing is on the cards for the August 2026 New Music Train, as Kevin Bartlett hops aboard in the suburbs of Chicago and heads to Dublin to pick up Liam…
Sep 22, 2026 · 17:39
The August 2026 New Music Train is down in upstate South Carolina today, picking up Harris and Rachel King on the platform. They each have a parcel of new music picks under their…
Sep 21, 2026 · 17:33
Crossing the Atlantic twice is on the agenda for the August 2026 New Music Train today, since that’s the only way to get Kevin Porter and Roger Grace together. And when they are…
Sep 18, 2026 · 14:09
It’s time to turn the August 2026 New Music Train over to the listeners and that means heading to Scotland, where Steven Routledge is waiting on the platform…and who is that with…
Sep 17, 2026 · 11:16
Jim gets the New Music Train rockin' with music released in August by Basht., Grumpy and Beabadoobee. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast…
Sep 16, 2026 · 9:38
For back-to-school season, Jim inducts "We're Going to Be Friends" by the White Stripes into the Perfect Pop Pantheon. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or…
Sep 15, 2026 · 17:25
The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain Goats…
Sep 14, 2026 · 12:19
The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain Goats…
Sep 11, 2026 · 14:58
The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain Goats…
Sep 10, 2026 · 9:25
The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain Goats…
Sep 9, 2026 · 10:17
The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain Goats…
Sep 8, 2026 · 16:28
The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain Goats…
Sep 4, 2026 · 40:10
We talk with J. Hunter Bennett, longtime friend of the pod, about his new book "More Punk Than the Public Library: The Adventures of a Little Free Punk Rock Bookstore." Hunter…
Sep 3, 2026 · 23:18
As Labor Day rolls into view, most people’s thoughts turn to the coming autumn, unpacking your hoodie collection and all things Pumpkin. Here at Rockin’ the Suburbs, Labor Day…
Sep 2, 2026 · 15:22
Patrick recently had occasion to look through his books on legendary writer Lester Bangs and before he returned them to the shelves, he shares his thoughts on three volumes:…
Sep 1, 2026 · 17:07
Mark Neese takes on Second Album Syndrome, linking two bands who changed singers after their debut albums. Both Jefferson Airplane (“Surrealistic Pillow”) and Fairport Convention…
Aug 31, 2026 · 11:32
Episodes 2439-2433 were dedicated to Matthew Sweet’s 90s albums and Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner hosted while Jim and Patrick were on summer vacation. It’s a…
Aug 28, 2026 · 42:37
50 years ago this week, a debut album was released that changed the face of rock and roll. Tom Scholz recorded a series of tracks in the basement of a house outside Boston and…
Aug 27, 2026 · 26:35
American musical icon Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Patrick takes a look at four different musical periods of Dolly’s career – her early songs,…
Aug 26, 2026 · 14:51
It's a double caboose on the New Music Train! Jim talks about songs released in July by the Goods, the Tubs, Billboard Style and Dinosaur Jr. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on…
Aug 25, 2026 · 16:23
Jim is in the caboose of the New Music Train this month, with songs released in July by Stef Chura, Jawdropped, Freak Slug and Valerie June. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple…
Aug 24, 2026 · 24:14
The July 2026 New Music Train is close to the end of its journey, but not before Harris and Rachel King and Sunny Varney hop on board with a bevy of fresh tracks. The trio will…
Aug 21, 2026 · 20:07
The July 2026 New Music Train makes a classic musical journey, travelling from near Kansas City to the Big Apple. That puts Scot Isom and Jason Goebel on board, both with…
Aug 20, 2026 · 9:42
After just returning from Scotland, the July 2026 New Music Train fancied another trip to the land that gave the world Rod Stewart and Orange Juice. Roger Grace hops aboard with…
Aug 19, 2026 · 12:10
The July 2026 New Music Train is prowling the heartland in today’s episode, with Bob Peterson (Wisconsin) and Paul Hayden (Illinois) on board. This pair of new music mavens…
Aug 18, 2026 · 15:09
Scotland is where we find the July 2026 New Music train and that means Steven Routledge, the new music OG, is on board. He’s joined by Kevin Porter and the pair dish on new…
Aug 17, 2026 · 13:18
Patrick puts the keys in the ignition and starts up the July 2026 New Music train and brings it up to speed for this month’s journey. His pick from July new releases is the debut…
Aug 14, 2026 · 28:18
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. In the final episode of the…
Aug 13, 2026 · 24:30
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Today’s focus is on 1997’s…
Aug 12, 2026 · 24:16
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. In the third part of the…
Aug 11, 2026 · 24:05
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards…
Aug 10, 2026 · 29:18
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards…
Aug 7, 2026 · 41:41
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Ten of their 10-part series is about…
Aug 6, 2026 · 35:21
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Nine of their 10-part series is about…
Aug 5, 2026 · 19:18
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Eight of their 10-part series is about…
Aug 4, 2026 · 31:05
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Seven of their 10-part series is about…
Aug 3, 2026 · 30:52
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Six of their 10-part series is about…
Jul 31, 2026 · 15:58
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Five of their 10-part series is about…
Jul 30, 2026 · 33:39
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Four of their 10-part series is about…
Jul 29, 2026 · 14:22
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Three of their 10-part series is about…
Jul 28, 2026 · 21:08
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part Two of their 10-part series is about…
Jul 27, 2026 · 32:01
It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural. Part One of their 10-part series is about…
Jul 24, 2026 · 24:48
Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part Three, the guys discuss the rest of Little Feat’s second album, Sailin’…
Jul 23, 2026 · 26:04
Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part Two, Patrick and Kevin wrap the conversation around Little Feat’s debut…
Jul 22, 2026 · 24:41
Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part One, Kevin and Patrick delve into the band’s self-titled debut album,…
Jul 21, 2026 · 19:02
It’s the final trip for the June 2026 New Music Train and Sunny Varney is leading the way back to the depot with songs from Jared James NIchols, Lex Legion, Datura4 and Taxi…
Jul 20, 2026 · 15:34
The June 2026 New Music Train enjoyed the trip to Scotland so much that it stayed in Europe and swung through Dublin and Sweden to pick up Liam McIndoe and Niklas Nygards. The…
Jul 17, 2026 · 11:46
It’s a summer ride to Scotland for the June 2026 New Music Train, as Roger Grace is waiting on the platform. He’s got a parcel of four picks, including two from his wife Hilary,…
Jul 16, 2026 · 16:53
The June 2026 New Music Train goes from Illinois to New York City in search of the best recent releases. Paul Hayden and Jason Goebel jump on board to provide exactly that,…
Jul 15, 2026 · 9:45
It’s a trip through Wisconsin for the June 2026 New Music Train and that means Bob Peterson is on board. He serves up new work from Space Moth, Nester and Gravity Freeze. Rockin'…
Jul 14, 2026 · 16:08
The June 2026 New Music Train is on the tracks and the listeners have taken control. Steven Routledge chugs away from the station, headed towards Baltimore, U.S.A. to pick up…
Jul 13, 2026 · 20:48
Jim gets the Music Train rolling, with songs released in June by Jack White, Julia Jacklin, Mesh, Wishy and Slow Pulp. Plus, a Paul Westerberg cover by Micky Dolenz! Get with…
Jul 10, 2026 · 18:20
The Heroes of Rock Series examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:13:32
Patrick and Nick Scalera are suffering from World Cup withdrawal as the tournament takes a break before the quarterfinals, so they got together to talk about the tournament and…
Jul 8, 2026 · 24:32
This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to…
Jul 7, 2026 · 21:17
This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to…
Jul 6, 2026 · 24:11
This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to…
Jul 3, 2026 · 16:24
We take a trip to Patrick’s Book Nook today, where he just finished reading an oral history of New Zealand pioneers The Clean. Richard Langston authored this excellent volume…
Jul 2, 2026 · 11:49
Patrick was watching a film recently when one of the songs on the soundtrack made him sit up and Shazam. What he discovered was a track that is now headed into the Perfect Pop…
Jul 1, 2026 · 9:55
On Canada Day, we dip a toe into the history of Canada’s National Anthem. Happy Canada Day to all! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms,…
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:40
Patrick pays tribute to the Saxophone Colossus, Sonny Rollins, who passed last month. Rest in Power, Sonny. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast…
Jun 29, 2026 · 20:30
Brittany and Hans Rees of Frank Muffin talk about the band's new EP, which you can order at frankmuffin.bandcamp.com to have shipped to your home or for pickup at Suburbs Fest.…
Jun 26, 2026 · 19:28
It’s the final run for the May 2026 New Music Train and Kevin Porter is on board with Patrick as they head down the Eastern seaboard toward the depot to get the train fueled up…
Jun 25, 2026 · 15:22
A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train…
Jun 24, 2026 · 15:31
The May 2026 New Music Train is making its monthly swing through South Carolina and that means two things: Harris and Rachel King! The fantastic husband and wife duo pick out…
Jun 23, 2026 · 15:09
The May 2026 New Music Train takes a solo spin across the Atlantic to Scotland, where Roger Grace is waiting on the platform with this usual cornucopia of new tracks. Today’s…
Jun 22, 2026 · 19:42
Steven Routledge traded the May 2026 New Music Train for a motorbike, but we’ve got the train fueled up and ready to roll for Paul Hayden and Jason Goebel as new music picks roll…
Jun 19, 2026 · 24:17
After his epic ride to Sweden, Steven Routledge and Niklas Nygards recorded their May 2026 New Music picks in person from the Nygard residence. They pick songs from Rural France,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 26:16
Fancy hopping on a motorbike and heading to Sweden for a little summer holiday? Steven Routledge and his dad did and luckily for us, Steven made recordings along the way. Listen…
Jun 17, 2026 · 16:06
Jim gets the Music Train rolling, with songs released in May by Body Type, Arab Strap, Cal Everett and Car Seat Headrest. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or…
Jun 16, 2026 · 19:17
Suburbs Fest Knoxville is coming up. Today, we talk with John Harbison, owner of the Corner Lounge, which will host two Fest events on Aug. 1. Come to Suburbs Fest 2026! Details…
Jun 15, 2026 · 34:45
Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason…
Jun 12, 2026 · 25:59
Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason…
Jun 11, 2026 · 28:57
Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason…
Jun 10, 2026 · 13:56
In the fall of 1969, Rolling Stone magazine published a review of an album that didn’t exist. It set in motion a chain of events that led to one of the most unusual records in…
Jun 9, 2026 · 12:56
In a remarkable feat, Bob Dylan recorded 14 original compositions in a single three-hour session between 7pm and 10pm on the evening of June 9, 1964. 11 were chosen for the album…
Jun 8, 2026 · 20:41
The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these…
Jun 5, 2026 · 23:16
The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these…
Jun 4, 2026 · 15:11
The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these…
Jun 3, 2026 · 21:42
The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these…
Jun 2, 2026 · 15:08
The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these…
Jun 1, 2026 · 34:57
Brittany and Hans Rees of rock band Frank Muffin talk about the epicness that is their live-band karaoke night at Suburbs Fest. Come to Suburbs Fest 2026! Details at…
May 29, 2026 · 21:35
The Music Train's caboose is filled with cool jams, as Jim shares music released in April from Makthaverskan, Maria Taylor, A Place To Bury Strangers, Gary Klebe and Gang Of…
May 28, 2026 · 7:54
The April 2026 New Music Train’s journey is winding down, but there is time for a quick trip to Dublin to pick up Liam McIndoe. He’s got songs from At the Gates and Metric to…
May 27, 2026 · 16:36
The April 2026 New Music Train makes a swing to pick up our old friend Enrique Cruz today, who has new music from Joe Louis y La Banda Onírica de la Puerta Roja and The Fourth…
May 26, 2026 · 21:08
The April 2026 New Music Train is prowling the northern part of South Carolina today, where Harris and Rachel King are taking us all on a musical journey. The soundtrack comes…
May 22, 2026 · 16:48
Another overseas-and-back journey is on tap for the April 2026 New Music Train today, as it rolls from Sweden to NYC, with Niklas Nygards and Jason Goebel picking the tunes. The…
May 21, 2026 · 8:56
The April 2026 New Music Train heads for Wisconsin today, where Bob Peterson is standing on the platform with three picks to share with all the passengers. Brett Newski & the Bad…
May 20, 2026 · 16:45
The April 2026 New Music Train is making another Scotland to USA journey today, this time with Roger Grace and Kevin Porter on board, and they are loaded to the gills with new…
May 19, 2026 · 14:38
Time to turn the April 2026 New Music Train to the listeners and that means the OG, Steven Routledge, will be steaming out of Scotland. He’s got the train headed for the midwest…
May 18, 2026 · 13:04
Patrick puts the April 2026 New Music Train into gear and heads off towards the fields of rock and roll. On the train’s soundsystem, he’s got fresh tunes from At the Gates and…
May 15, 2026 · 15:03
It’s been a while, but Patrick is back in the Book Nook! Today, he discusses the outstanding volume written by Preston Lauterbach, The Chitlin Circuit and the Road to Rock and…
May 14, 2026 · 9:11
Patrick was perusing the Perfect Pop Pantheon recently and was surprised to find that Dan Auerbach’s “Waiting On A Song” was not included. He moved to rectify that (and…
May 13, 2026 · 16:25
Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Patrick selects three cover versions – from Beck, Bogert & Appice, Freddie Hubbard and the Red Hot Chili Peppers – to…
May 12, 2026 · 39:49
Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. It’s the final episode of the series…
May 11, 2026 · 25:19
Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. In this episode, Kurt tells the story…
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