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Buried Treasures & RIP Steve Albini
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Steve Albini. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal
Gender Exploration in Two Versions of the Same Song
In this bonus episode Jim adds two versions of the same song about encountering a trans person to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our new
RIP Steve Albini
In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to musician, recording engineer, writer and Chicago legend Steve Albini, who died May 7 at the age of 61. They're also joined by their production staff
Mary Timony, Opinions on Boris & English Teacher
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are chatting with Mary Timony about her illustrious career and new solo album! Plus, they review albums from Boris and English Teacher. Join our Facebook Gr
Cantaloupe Three Ways
In this bonus episode, Greg traces the evolution of one song that began with Herbie Hancock in 1964. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bi
Baby Songs, Opinions on Taylor Swift
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are sharing their favorite songs about babies! Theyll also hear selections from the production staff. Plus, they review the new record from Taylor Swift. J
One of the Greatest Songs of All Time
In this bonus episode, Jim adds "one of the greatest songs of all time" to the Desert Island Jukebox. He was inspired by finally stumbling across "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" on Netflix. Become a m
College Radio, Opinions on Vampire Weekend & Alejandro Escovedo
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all-things college radio with Dr. Katherine Rye Jewell, author of Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. Jim and Greg also review the latest recor
Rock That Doesn't Roll: Pedro The Lion
In this bonus episode, we share producer Andrew Gill's side project, "Rock That Doesn't Roll." Their second season launches this week, so we're sharing an episode they did last season with David Bazan
The Black Keys, Opinions on Shabaka & Hurray for the Riff Raff
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the eclectic garage-rock duo who recently released their twelfth studio album. Jim and Greg also review ne