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The Itch rocks your radio every Sunday on KCLC-FM and your podcast feed every Tuesday, bringing you artist interviews, music reviews, and concert stories from Aaron, KC, and Dan — three friends rocking the airwaves since 2004.

New Episode! "E307 Micah Bournes on Abolition, Nomadic Living, Creative Risks, and Bringing Joy to the Revolution"This w...
01/06/2026

New Episode! "E307 Micah Bournes on Abolition, Nomadic Living, Creative Risks, and Bringing Joy to the Revolution"

This week, we're scratching The Itch to start the year with joy. Micah Bournes returns to the show to discuss his new protest album Til We All Free, the first non-rock record to ever make The Itch's Top 20 list. Born out of a sense of urgency after America's sociopolitical climate changed again last year, the album is an exploration of abolition, the difference between legality and morality, and how to stay joyful while facing and fighting injustice. Micah's art inspires and influences The Itch, and we were grateful to start the year off with him. Link to listen in the comments. Enjoy.

Micah's album is available to Name Your Own Price at Bandcamp, which means you can have it for free! But we recommend supporting him with a purchase, or via his Patreon. Micah also recommends the book We Do This Til We Free Us by Mariame Kaba as an introduction to learning about abolition.

Coming tomorrow on The Itch...
01/05/2026

Coming tomorrow on The Itch...

Dan has still never forgiven Mike D of Beastie Boys for hitting a pot hole on his bike, dislocating his shoulder, and ha...
01/03/2026

Dan has still never forgiven Mike D of Beastie Boys for hitting a pot hole on his bike, dislocating his shoulder, and having to cancel their tour with (and thus Dan's chance to see) Rage Against the Machine.

The Itch's Top 20 Albums of 2025 are here! We cast our votes, tallied them up, did a bit of negotiating, and came up wit...
12/31/2025

The Itch's Top 20 Albums of 2025 are here! We cast our votes, tallied them up, did a bit of negotiating, and came up with a list we can all be proud of. Click through and find out which of your favorite artists took the top spots, and let us know your favorites of the year!

Listen to our new podcast episode for more on these, plus The Itch Awards! Link in the comments and at itchrocks.com.

The 2025 Itch Awards are here!What interviews did you wonderful people listen to the most? Who had our favorite comeback...
12/31/2025

The 2025 Itch Awards are here!

What interviews did you wonderful people listen to the most? Who had our favorite comeback albums? Favorite EPs? What were Aaron, KC, and Dan's personal faves that didn't make the group list? And what are we looking forward to most in 2026? Click through below to find out, and let us know your choices!

New Episode! "E306 The 2025 Itch Awards and Top 20 Albums"This week, we're scratching The Itch to end the year in style!...
12/30/2025

New Episode! "E306 The 2025 Itch Awards and Top 20 Albums"

This week, we're scratching The Itch to end the year in style! It's time for the sixth annual Itch Awards and our collectively agreed upon top 20 albums of 2025! Tune in to hear what records caught our ears the most, as well as a few of our favorite EPs, our Comeback and Breakout artists, our most listened-to interviews of the year, and what albums we're most looking forward to in 2026. Link to listen in comments and at itchrocks.com.

Thank you so much for being with us this year. We know your time is valuable and we value that you spend some of it on us. Happy new year, and here's to another great one!

New Episode! "E305 The Return of Christmas Eva with Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire!"This week, we're scratching The Itc...
12/23/2025

New Episode! "E305 The Return of Christmas Eva with Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire!"

This week, we're scratching The Itch to put a Christmas wrap on our 2025 interviews! Per tradition and unenforceable contract, Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire makes her second appearance of the year (and within a month!) for the return of Christmas Eva! And believe it or not, things have happened since we spoke in November!

Join us for a conversation that's very much in the holiday spirit, where we discuss the value of Octane to the active rock scene, a unique and interesting tour that was just announced, and... diaper blowouts? It's an explosive episode for sure. Happy holidays! Enjoy. Link to listen in the comments.

New Episode! "E304 Sleigh Bells on 15 Years of Treats, Touring with a Toddler, Sobriety, and How to Put on a Show"This w...
12/16/2025

New Episode! "E304 Sleigh Bells on 15 Years of Treats, Touring with a Toddler, Sobriety, and How to Put on a Show"

This week, we're scratching The Itch for an early Christmas present... and a seasonally appropriate one at that!

Aaron checks off a pair of wish list guests as Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller of Sleigh Bells join us to talk about their latest record Bunky Becky Birthday Boy, how motherhood, sobriety, and a full band have tour life looking different these days, and the work that goes into their energetic live shows (the topic that also brought us last week's guest, their frequent keyboardist and background vocalist Kate Steinberg).

Plus, as they celebrate 15 years of their first record, we'll learn just how much Alexis and Derek love Treats... and pastries. Link to listen in the comments and at itchrocks.com. Enjoy.

New Episode! "E303 Coach Kate Steinberg on Holistic Touring Health and Working With Sleigh Bells and Motion City Soundtr...
12/09/2025

New Episode! "E303 Coach Kate Steinberg on Holistic Touring Health and Working With Sleigh Bells and Motion City Soundtrack"

This week, we're scratching The Itch for tour support! Kate Steinberg has built a career as a touring and recording vocalist and keyboardist, a voice teacher, producer, and arranger, a songwriter, and... if it seems like this list keeps going, that's because it does. Kate is a multi-talented musician who caught Aaron's attention with her boundless on-stage energy as. she rocked keys and BGVs on Sleigh Bells' recent tour. And that's not the only type of tour support she offers. Kate custom-designs programs for physical and mental well-being and accountability for touring professionals as they face the stress and chaos of life on the road, a practice that has earned her the affectionate nickname of "Coach Kate." Join us for a conversation about her own adventures on tour with Sleigh Bells and Motion City Soundtrack, as well as her insight into how Tour Support programs can meet a felt need for an element of band life that's often not given the care it deserves.

If you're a musician who's interested in Tour Support or any of Kate's other offerings, check the show notes for now to connect with her. Link in the comments, and at itchrocks.com. Enjoy!

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