Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

This week, Mark and Alan are joined by country superstars Lady A to discuss their new holiday album “On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2.” In music news, Kiss perform - without make-up - at a Las Vegas fan gathering; Radiohead return to the stage in Europe; and Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon announce halftime performances for this year’s NFL Thanksgiving Day games. Our new music picks include songs from Charli XCX, Tobias Jesso Jr.. LP Giobbi, Florence Road, The Format, and Ecca Vandal.  We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton to look at this year’s Black Friday releases and talk about the state of the vinyl industry. Alan went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Mark recaps his trip to Cancun for The Sands (formerly ‘80s in the Sand), and we consider this year’s Grammy nominations. Plus our new music picks include Hayley Williams, Rosalia, and Katy Perry.  We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, it’s a special edition of “Sound Up!,” with deep dives into two new music books. Movie director, author, and legendary music journalist Cameron Crowe joins us to talk about his new memoir, “The Uncool.” Then we take a look at Alan’s new book, “Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.” Plus our take on Brandi Carlile’s “SNL” performance and new music picks from Snocaps and Florence + the Machine.  We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Richard Marx to discuss “After Hours,” his just=announced album of standards (and some originals that sound like standards). We offer our thoughts on the Bruce biopic “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” In music news, this year’s nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame are announced, U2 have good news on drummer Larry Mullen’s health, and Radiohead explain their long absence. Plus new music picks from Mumford & Sons with Hozier, Bartees Strange, Lily Allen, and Brandi Carlile. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and producer Roger Coletti, pay tribute to original Kiss guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Ace Frehley, Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, and radio producer and engineer Ed Robinson. Plus, Rush adds more tour dates, a Pod Squad music review, and new music picks from Teddy Swims, Teen Jesus, the Jean Teasers, and Bel Air LipBalms.Break A 18:16 We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light,” Rolling Stone reviews editor Jon Dolan joins us to talk about the magazine’s new list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century. Roger recaps a special NYC underplay by The Cult. In music news, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced this year’s performers and presenters, Slash confirmed that a new Guns’ n Roses album is coming (sometime), MTV shuttered their music channels, and longtime Blackhearts drummer Thommy Price passed away. Our new music picks this week include Dasha, Mobb Deep, and Jay Som with Hayley Williams. Break A 32:13BREAK B 54:41 We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light,” we welcome singer/songwriter/guitarist Marcus King to talk about his new album “Darling Blue.” We all weigh in on the release of Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” album and its record-breaking sales, and discuss the announcement of a Rush reunion tour. In music news, Ace Frehley cancels the rest of his shows this year and Huntr/X of “KPop Demon Hunters” make a surprise appearance with Bad Bunny on “SNL.” Our new music picks this week include - of course - Taylor Swift, as well as the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Megadeth. Break A 28:37BREAK B 47:08 We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies, to discuss the new mono reissue of the band’s classic “Odessey and Oracle” and much more. We review Dua Lipa at Madison Square Garden and talk about the new Lilith Fair documentary. In music news, Bad Bunny was announced as the Super Bowl Halftime headliner and Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot. Our new music picks this week include Geese, Jeff Tweedy, and Judas Priest with Ozzy Osbourne.  We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan welcome Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid to discuss his new solo album, “Hoodoo Telemetery.” We recap Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary show, and in music news, there’s new Aerosmith music with Yungblud, Taylor Swift returning to movie theaters, and the promise of a new album from the Rolling Stones. Our new music picks this week include Miley Cyrus (with Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham), ZZ Ward, Thundercat with Remi Wolf, and Raye. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan welcome Derek Trucks to discuss the release of the Tedeschi Trucks Band album “Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited.” In music news, we recap music at the Emmy Awards, explain the latest legal showdown between members of Motley Crue, and consider Mariah Carey’s announcement of a Christmas residency in Las Vegas. Our new music picks this week include Kali Uchis and Ravyn Lenae, Emma Swift, Illenium, and Sigrid.  We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Break A: 30:53Break B: 42:32On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan have lots of shows and events to recap. Alan offers a report from the weekend’s incredible “Born to Run” conference in New Jersey (capped by a memorable E Street Band performance) and reviews of NYC appearances by The Who and Oasis. Mark went to a special playback of the new David Byrne album, and Roger attended the opening of Jesse Malin’s new music and theater piece. We discuss the MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on CBS for the first time, and pay tribute to the late Rick Davies of Supertramp. Our new music picks this week include del water gap, The Struts with Brian May, Alter Bridge, and a song by Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Raine Maida, frontman of Our Lady Peace, to discuss the band’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebration and new music. Alan and Roger review the new Devo documentary on Netflix. In music news, Lil Nas X was arrested on the streets of LA, Apollonia is suing the Prince estate, and Mastodon paid tribute to their former guitarist, the late Brent Hinds. Our new music picks this week include Laufey, Kathleen Edwards, and Zach Bryan with Kings of Leon. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan are joined by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian to discuss his new art show and SOAD’s return to the East Coast. Mark reviews Jackson Browne at the Beacon Theatre and recaps a visit to Woodstock’s Midnight Ramble and Alan weighs in on a show by the Joe Perry Project featuring Chris Robinson in small-town Ontario. In music news, Taylor Swift announced her new album and dominated headlines, and Kiss will receive the Kennedy Center Honors. We go through your picks, and ours, for a 2025 Song of the Summer. Our new music picks this week include Acceptance featuring Teddy Swims, Jensen McRae, David Byrne, and Zach Bryan with Kings of Leon. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates to discuss his new album, “Oates,” his work with young artists, and the state of his partnership with Daryl Hall. In music news, MTV announced this year’s VMA nominees, the New York Mets celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles at Shea Stadium, and Bobby Whitlock of Derek & the Dominoes passed away. Our new music picks this week include Rachael Yamagata, Ashley Monroe, Bob Moses, Glass Animals, and Bad Suns. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On This Episode of Sound Up!:This week, Mark and Alan are joined by author Peter Ames Carlin to discuss his new book “Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of ‘Born to Run’,” on the occasion of the album’s 50th anniversary. Alan reviews the Willie Nelson/Bob Dylan Outlaw Festival, and Roger recaps a Goo Goo Dolls/Dashboard Confessional show. In music news, tragedy strikes Oasis at Wembley, Justin Timberlake reveals his lyme disease diagnosis, and there’s new leadership at Rolling Stone. Our new music picks this week include Buddy Guy with Joe Walsh, the Wood Brothers, and a Jon Batiste/Randy Newman duet. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.