Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect De La Soul’s iconic debut 3 Feet High and Rising. They discuss the innovative sampling and rapping style, as well as the legal troubles that plagued the record for decades. They also pay tribute to the late De La Soul rapper Trugoy the Dove and hear from some listeners.   Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah &nbs ..read more

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Glen "Spot" Lockett, the in-house producer at SST Records, who recently died at age 71.  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Poster Children have been going strong for nearly 35 years. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with co-founders Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin about Marshack's memoir, "Play Like A Man." Plus Jim and Greg review new albums from Iris DeMent and Screaming Females.    Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops &nbs ..read more

In this bonus episode, Greg makes the case that Meg White is a great drummer and plays a pointed selection for anyone who says otherwise.  Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

For more than 60 years, John Cale has continued to make exciting, challenging and culturally relevant music, including his most recent release, Mercy. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the Velvet Underground legend about his new music, collaborations and legacy. Plus, the hosts share some of their favorite spy songs and bid farewell to jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter.   Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3 ..read more

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he learned of via a Yo La Tengo cover. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Dr, Ricky Rodriguez about the cultural exchange between Latino fans and British bands in the 1980s. Plus, Jim and Greg review new albums by Kelela and Yo La Tengo.    Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Siouxsie & The Banshees, "Spellbound ..read more

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a great Chicago band that he first heard at SXSW in Austin, TX.  Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with New York Times reporter Ben Sisario about the latest developments in the long and winding saga of Ticketmaster/Live Nation. Plus, they'll review the new album by Caroline Polachek.   Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Beyoncé, "COZY," RENAISSANCE ..read more

In this bonus episode, Greg adds three versions of the same song to the Desert Island Jukebox.  Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more