Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late Cynthia Weil, one half of the songwriting duo Mann & Weil, famous for writing tracks like “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling.” Jim and Greg revisit their charming 2011 conversation with the married couple. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3pS4bE3
On the occasion of his new documentary and album with the 400 Unit, the guys talk to guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. They discuss band dynamics and how Isbell connects with his listeners. Listen now: https://bit.ly/42PWHPl
Since 2003, Numero Group has championed talented, overshadowed artists across genres by reissuing their albums with care and creativity. The guys talk with Numero Group founders Rob Sevier and Ken Shipley about the label’s history and working with everyone from Syl Johnson to Blondie. Listen now: https://bit.ly/425vdVt
The guys talk with director Mary Harron about her films "American Psycho," "I Shot Andy Warhol," "Charlie Says" and her latest, "Dalíland." Jim and Greg ask Harron about the musical choices she made in her films, including how licensing songs took up the majority of American Psycho’s budget. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3nZ1orC
Jim and producer Alex Claiborne chat with indie rock supergroup boygenius. Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker give us the inside details about how they made their first full-length album, "the record," while juggling their successful solo careers. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3zPFauw
The guys talk to musician Chris Connelly about his newest project, an ambitious tribute to the German singer Nico. By covering her songs and writing originals about her life, Connelly creates an empathetic portrait of an artist who faced many challenges in her tragically short life. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3EKDANl
When Sinéad O'Connor protested the Pope on Saturday Night Live she was trashed by the press and much of the public. She was booed at Bob Dylan’s anniversary concert two weeks later, but she never backed down, says documentary director Kathryn Ferguson. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Id8Mpz
Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that’s the secret to Dry Cleaning’s success. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Hewd18
The guys catch up with longtime friend, screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe. They discuss his films, most notably Almost Famous, which recently wrapped up a run on Broadway as a musical. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3iVhjoi
The great Shemekia Copeland shook the Goose Island Fulton Street Brewery today at our live taping. More to come!
Music critic Steven Hyden joins the guys for the most in-depth conversation on Pearl Jam ever on Sound Opinions. Hyden points out that by all logic, Pearl Jam should have imploded years ago- yet they are still going strong, packing stadiums wherever they perform. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3DvcVnx
Singer-songwriter Kurt Vile joins the guys and a room full of Sound Opinions fans for a live performance and interview at the Goose Island Brewhouse in Chicago. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Vd02oZ
Jim and Greg revisit their wide-ranging conversation with Yola that covers how the pandemic affected her writing process and her role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the new Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” film. Listen: https://bit.ly/3nHtTqi
John Doe brought a new flavor to punk rock that still resonates today on X the Band’s 1982 album, "Under the Big Black Sun." Doe joins the guys for a discussion about the origin of the song “The Have Nots,” taken from a board game tagline as a double meaning for life and the constraints of class. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3tZXsGP
Thanks to everyone that came out to Goose Island Taproom for our first live taping of the year with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion!
This week, the guys talk with Poland’s Trupa Trupa, a band that has always been haunted by the tragic history of its homeland. Plus, they revisit an interview with Israeli musician Tamar Aphek. Listen: https://bit.ly/3F8Eoeb
Jim and Greg talk with two of the founding members of Devo (band), Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. Plus, they review the debut album from The Linda Lindas and the latest from The Regrettes. Listen: https://bit.ly/3xNWm3Q
Jim and Greg talk with songwriter Lucy Dacus about her stunning 2021 album Home Video and her time working with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker in boygenius. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3imk1PV
John Prine‘s classic debut album deserves a book of its own, and Erin Osmon has delivered. The guys share their love of all things Prine with Erin this week. Plus we hear some feedback from our listeners. It’s all here: https://bit.ly/3ua2dyI