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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Local H founder Scott Lucas about the band and their new documentary, Lifers. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Stereolab and Mclusky. 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: Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Stereolab, "Aerial Troubles," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025 Stereolab, "Electrified Teenybop!," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025 Stereolab, "Transmuted Matter," Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp, 2025 Mclusky, "The Unpopular Parts of The Pig," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025 Mclusky, "The Digger You Deep," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025 Mclusky, "People Person," The World Is Still Here and So Are We, Ipecac, 2025 Local H, "Chicago Fanphair '93," Ham Fisted, Island, 1995 Local H, "Eddie Vedder," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 Local H, "High-Fiving MF," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 Local H, "All the Kids Are Right," Pack Up the Cats, Island, 1998 Local H, "Everyone Alive," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004 Local H, "The Misanthrope," Hey, Killer, G&P, 2015 Local H, "Turn the Bow," Lifers, AntiFragile Music, 2020 Local H, "2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx" (Rush cover)," The Another February EP, Slimstyle, 2013 Local H, "How's The Weather Down There," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004 Local H, "Nothing Special," As Good as Dead, Island, 1996 Local H, "P.J. Soles," Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, Studio E, 2004 The Roots, "You Got Me (feat. Erykah Badu & Eve)," Things Fall Apart, MCA, 1999 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that confronts a historic tragedy and pays tribute, by name, to the 29 men who died. 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 Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff. 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: Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Sex Scenes, "I'm Not Your T.V.," Everything Makes Me Sick, Big Neck, 2025 Jetstream Pony, "Bubblegum Nothingness," Bowerbirds and Blue Things, Spinout Nuggets, 2025 Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Toecurler," Death Hilarious, Rocket, 2025 Pneu, "Egyptocratie Numéraire," Get Old Or Die Tryin, Head, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Big Deal," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Special Different," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 YHWH Nailgun, "Pain Fountain," 45 Pounds, AD 93, 2025 Lady Gaga, "Abracadabra," Mayhem, Interscope, 2025 Viagra Boys, "Bog Body," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025 FKA Twigs, "Room of Fools," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 mckusky, "autofocus on the prime directive," the world is still here and so are we, Ipecac, 2025 Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Songwriting Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Sarai Cheek - Static Line Maddy Mastrine - Give Me the Flask Alicia Maka - This Too Shall Pass -- 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 Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late musical genius Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. They’ll discuss Wilson’s transcendent music, including doing a deep dive on his masterpiece, Pet Sounds. 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: The Beach Boys, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Beach Boys, "In My Room," Surfer Girl, Capitol, 1963 The Beach Boys, "Lonely Sea," Surfin' USA, Capitol, 1963 The Beach Boys, "Don't Worry Baby," Shut Down Volume 2, Capitol, 1964 The Beach Boys, "Surf's Up," Surf's Up, Brother/Reprise, 1971 The Beach Boys, "Still I Dream of It (Original Home Demo, 1976)," Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys, Capitol, 1993 The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Four Freshman, "I Remember You," Four Freshmen and 5 Trombones, Capitol, 1955 The Gamblers, "LSD-25," Moon Dawg!/LSD-25, World Pacific, 1960 The Beach Boys, "I'm Waiting for the Day," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Let's Go Away for Awhile," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Caroline No," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "You Still Believe in Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Pet Sounds," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Hang On to Your Ego," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "That's Not Me," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "God Only Knows," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beach Boys, "Little Deuce Coupe," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966 The Beatles, "Nowhere Man," Rubber Soul, Parlophone, 1965 The Beatles, "She's Leaving Home," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Nyla Lawson's Portfolio -- 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 Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Sly Stone. They review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir, revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson and share some of their favorite tracks from Sly. -- 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: Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 The Stewart Four, "On The Battlefield," (Single), Church of God in Christ, 1952 Sly and the Family Stone, "Plastic Jim," Life, , Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969 The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004 Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964 Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968 FKA Twigs, "Eusexua," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation. Amy Fisher Rosalie Gengras Zink -- 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 Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau. They explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands. A selection of examples are discussed and played. 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: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "GNT," King of Cowards, Rocket, 2018 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Screeching Weasel, "Cool Kids," Bark Like A Dog, Fat Wreck Chords, 1996 OMBIIGIZI, "Connecting," Shame, Arts & Crafts, 2024 Winona Fighter, "I'm In The Market To Please No One," My Apologies to the Chef, Rise, 2025 Bikini Trill, "Pushing Daisies," (Single), Ineffable, 2024 Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "I Used To Be Fun," I Love You, Domestic La La, 2023 Fartbarf, "Simple Planet," (Single), Sweatband, 2020 Ned's Atomic Dustbin, "Gray Cell Green," God Fodder, Columbia, 1991 Ass Ponys, "Kung Fu Reference," Lohio, Checkered Past, 2001 Butthole Surfers, "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," (Single), Rough Trade, 1990 Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Glib Tongued," Death Hilarious, Missing Piece, 2025 Electronic, "Getting Away With It," (Single), Factory, 1989 Local H, "Bound For The Floor," As Good As Dead, Island, 1996 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox—one that came back to him after watching the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here". Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc oin 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. They revisit their 2009 conversation with Jill where they discuss her music and being a pioneer for crowdfunding art. They also review the new music from Shamir, Pelican and tUnE-yArDs. 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: Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tune-Yards, "Heartbreak," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Limelight," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "See You There," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Never Look Back," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025 Pelican, "Evergreen," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Flickering Stillness," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Pining For Ever," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Cascading Crescent," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Pelican, "Indelible," Flickering Resonance, Run for Cover, 2025 Shamir, "Neverwannago," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Shamir, "Recording 291," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Shamir, "Pin," Ten, Kill Rock Stars, 2025 Jill Sobule, "I Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 Jill Sobule, "Palm Springs (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Jill Sobule, "San Francisco," California Years, MRI, 2009 Katy Perry, "I Kissed a Girl," One of the Boys, Capitol, 2008 Jill Sobule, "Nothing to Prove (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Jill Sobule, "Wendell Lee (Live on Sound Opinions)," California Years, MRI, 2009 Diarrhea Planet, "Separations," I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, Infinite Cat, 2013 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following our tributes to David Thomas and Peter Laughner of Pere Ubu, Jims rounds out the trilogy with a song by another of the band's members. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc oin 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie song that they love, leading to highly personal looks at the life, art, and legend of a genuine American folk hero. Listen here. New Yorker music critic Amanda Petrusich looks at the other big hit off Willie and Merle Haggard’s classic 1983 Pancho & Lefty album, “Reasons to Quit.” It’s a classic Haggard drinking song, but a little more pensive than most, and Amanda reframes it—and really, all of Pancho & Lefty—as an example of what she calls the Outlaw’s Conundrum, i.e. what’s an old rebel to do when the time comes to settle down? Then we get into the all-star band that backed Willie and Merle on the record and, in a particularly insightful interlude, the specific ways sad songs can help people when life feels like too much to bear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson, founders of the '90s indie rock band Tsunami and key figures of the D.C. punk scene. The hosts also review the new collaborative album from Julien Baker & Torres. 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: Tsunami, "In a Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Julien Baker & Torres, "Sugar in the Tank," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Julien Baker & Torres, "Tuesday," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Julien Baker & Torres, "Tape Runs Out," Send a Prayer My Way, Matador, 2025 Tsunami, "David Foster Wallace," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997 Tsunami, "Newspaper," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995 Tsunami, "Punk Means Cuddle," World Tour & Other Destinations, Simple Machines, 1995 Tsunami, "Water's Edge," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 Tsunami, "Be Like That," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994 Tsunami, "Loud is as Loud Does," The Heart's Tremolo, Simple Machines, 1994 Tsunami, "The Workers Are Punished," A Brilliant Mistake, Simple Machines, 1997 Tsunami, "Slugger," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1993 Jill Sobule, "Supermodel," Jill Sobule, Lava, 1995 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by an artist who was long overdue for their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes. 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: Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Ate The Moon," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Pinstack," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Drop," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Blue," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "Somebody New," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tunde Adebimpe, "ILY," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025 Tracy Chapman, "Stand By Me (Live At The Late Show With David Letterman)," Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2015 Moondog, "Nocturne Suite Part 1," On The Streets of New York, Mississippi, 2019 Cortelia Clark, "Bye, Bye, Love," Blues in the Street, RCA, 1966 George Coleman, "Innocent Little Doggy," Bongo Joe, Arhoolie, 1969 Fantastic Negrito, "Nobody Makes Money," Fantastic Negrito EP, Blackball Universe, 2014 Violent Femmes, "Blister In The Sun," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Ted Hawkins, "Strange Conversation," The Next Hundred Years, Geffen, 1994 Mary Lou Lord, "St. Swithin's Day," Real, Deep Music, 1993 Lucinda Williams, "Ramblin' On My Mind," Ramblin' on My Mind, Folkways, 1979 Dom Flemons, "Charmin Betsy," Black Cowboys, Smithsonian Folkways, 2018 Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, Asylum, 1993 Stan Rogers, "Barrett's Privateers," Fogarty's Cove, Barn Swallow, 1977 Tsunami, "In A Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1992 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following our tribute to David Thomas, Jim reflects on another Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs member lost too early, and pays tribute with a Desert Island Jukebox selection. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and musician David Thomas. They do a deep dive on his career and life, discussing his music with Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs. 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: Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Pere Ubu, "Babylonian Warehouses (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006 Dead Boys, "Ain't It Fun," We Have Come for Your Children, Sire, 1978 Pere Ubu, "30 Seconds Over Tokyo," 30 Seconds Over Tokyo (Single), Hearthan, 1975 Dead Boys, "Sonic Reducer," Young, Loud and Snotty, Sire, 1977 Rocket from the Tombs, "Amphetamine (Live)," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Pere Ubu, "Laughing," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Humor Me," The Modern Dance, Blank, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Dub Housing," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Caligari's Mirror," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "(Pa) Ubu Dance Party," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Navvy," Dub Housing, Chysalis, 1978 Pere Ubu, "Waiting For Mary," Cloudland, Fontana, 1989 Pere Ubu, "George Had a Hat," The Tenement Year, Enigma, 1988 Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," The Day the Earth Met Rocket from the Tombs (Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002 Pere Ubu, "Caroleen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Why I Hate Women, Smog Veil, 2006 Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track he discovered from the long-running Brown Acid stoner rock compilation series—a labor of love from Permanent Records and Riding Easy Records. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff. 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: Daisychain, "G-String," G-String (Single), self-released, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Obongjayar, "Not in Surrender," Paradise Now, September, 2025 Sex Scenes, "Want & Need," Want & Need (Single), Big Neck, 2025 TAKAAT, "Amidinin," Is Noise, Vol. 1, Purplish, 2025 GoGo Penguin, "Fallowfield Loops," Necessary Fictions, XXIM, 2025 Propagandhi, "At Peace," At Peace, Epitaph, 2025 Jim Nothing, "Raleigh Arena," Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn, Meritorio, 2024 Point Mort, "The Bent Neck Lady," The Bent Neck Lady (Single), Almost Famous, 2025 Sombr, "undressed," undressed (Single), Warner, 2025 Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024 Ben Kweller, "Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee)," Dollar Store (feat. Waxahatchee) (Single), The Noise Company, 2025 Cameron Winter, "Love Takes Miles," Heavy Metal, Partisan, 2024 Shishi, "Can't Stop Believing," FAQ - EP, Birthday Cake, 2025 Barry Can't Swim, "Different," Different (Single), Ninja Tune, 2025 Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," The Whole Town Knows (Single), River Lea, 2025 PyPy, "Erase," Sacred Times, Goner, 2024 Daisychain, "Waste Your Time," Waste Your Time (Single), self-released, 2025 Pere Ubu, "Non-Alignment Pact," The Modern Dance, Plan 9, 1978 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.