• Martha Quinn
    Jul 29 2025

    On This Episode of Sound Up!:

    Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn joins fellow founding VJ and Sound Up! host Mark Goodman to celebrate the 44th anniversary of MTV — reminiscing about the moments that transformed music and pop culture forever. Plus, we say goodbye to music legend and cultural icon Ozzy Osbourne, and also pay tribute to Chuck Mangione and Tom Lehrer. We share our thoughts on the two-part Billy Joel documentary, the Ed Sullivan doc, and part three of CNN’s Live Aid series. We get a Red Rocks concert review of Andrew McMahon from a member of the Pod Squad, as well as new music picks from Buckingham Nicks, Tyler Childers, Tame Impala, and Lost Highway.

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    1 Std. und 18 Min.
  • Art Alexakis
    Jul 22 2025

    On Episode #101 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Art Alexakis of Everclear to talk about the upcoming Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. Mark also shares his review of Cyndi Lauper Live.

    In music news: The Who kick off their farewell tour, Steve Miller cancels shows due to extreme weather, and Deep Purple music makes an appearance in the new Stranger Things trailer. Oh—and yes—we break down the viral Coldplay jumbotron incident.

    Plus, the Pod Squad shares their latest concert reviews and new music picks from King Princess, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Snoop Dogg.

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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
  • DAVE STEWART SINGS BOB DYLAN - LIVE AID 40 YEARS LATER
    Jul 15 2025
    On Episode #101 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Stewart to discuss his new album of Bob Dylan covers. We look back at the fortieth anniversary of Live Aid, including Mark’s memories from the historic day and our thoughts on the new CNN docuseries looking at the event. In music news, Jeff Lynne cancels ELO’s farewell concert and Justin Bieber puts out his first album in four years. Our new music picks this week include songs from G-Flip, Blake Mills and Pino Palladino, and Burna Boy with Mick Jagger.

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    1 Std. und 16 Min.
  • Episode 100
    Jul 8 2025

    On Episode #100 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light recap a big week in the world of music. Mark has a review of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band in Milan, the final stop on this summer’s European tour. Roger reports on “Back to the Beginning,” the last-ever performance from Black Sabbath featuring a mega-all-star line-up of guests. In music news, Oasis returned to the stage for their first show in 16 years, and Matt Cameron announced that he was leaving Pearl Jam. We have a listener review of Jason Isbell in Milwaukee, and our new music picks this week include songs from JID with Eminem, Cam, and Late Night Drive Home.

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    48 Min.
  • Kevin Cronin
    Jul 1 2025

    On Episode #99 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Kevin Cronin, the voice of REO Speedwagon, to talk about his “Brotherhood of Rock” tour and the current state of RE). We discuss the new, massive Bruce Springsteen box set and Alan reviews Rhiannon Giddens in Central Park. In music news, Black Sabbath gear up for their farewell show this weekend, and Robert Smith joined Olivia Rodrigo on stage at Glastonbury. New music picks this week include songs from Durand Jones & The Indications, BigXthaplug and Shaboozey, and Wet Leg.

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    55 Min.
  • Episode #98: The Swell Season
    Jun 25 2025

    On Episode #98 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome The Swell Season - Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova - to discuss “Forward,” their first album together in 16 years. Alan recaps Paul Simon’s opening night at the Beacon Theatre and we have a listener review of the Kendrick Lamar/SZA tour. In music news, the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic premiered, bass legend Carol Kaye says she’s refusing her Rock Hall induction, and Motley Crue team up with Dolly Parton. New music picks this week include songs from Mark Ronson and Raye, Erykah Badu, and S.G. Goodman.

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    1 Std. und 5 Min.
  • Tribute to Brian Wilson and Sly Stone
    Jun 17 2025

    On Episode #97 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light look back at the lives and legacies of two musical giants who passed away last week–Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. We explore the impact of these titans with special guests Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter/producer Jimmy Jam (who is featured in the recent documentary “Sly Lives!”) and veteran manager/publicist Michael Pagnotta (a Beach Boys superfan who worked on the release of the “Pet Sounds” box set). Finally, Alan recaps Ringo Starr’s show at Radio City Music Hall and we discuss new documentaries focusing on Billy Idol and Simple Minds.

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    56 Min.
  • Episode #096: Grace Potter
    Jun 10 2025

    On Episode #96 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Grace Potter to talk about the release of her album “Medicine,” which has spent 17 years on the shelf. Alan reports on concerts by Nile Rodgers & Chic and the Doobie Brothers. In music news, Nick Jonas is cast as Paul Stanley in the Kiss biopic, Talking Heads release a new music video for an old song while David Byrne turns up on stage with Olivia Rodrigo, and we mark the passing of guitar legend Rick Derringer. Our new music picks this week include Joy Oladokun, The Beaches, El Michaels Affair with Clairo, and Molly Tuttle.

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    59 Min.