On Episode #91 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome the legendary Elvis Costello, who is exhibiting his paintings for the first time and spoke about his upcoming tour and much more. We break down the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s just-announced Class of 2025, and listener April filed a report from Coachella. In music news, The Faces are working on a reunion album and legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars) passed away. We report your responses to this week’s Throwback Thursday question: Which musicians are better than their bands? Our new music picks this week include songs from FREDDY, Diplo, Clean Bandit, Lorde, Jensen McRae, Girlband!, and Sammy Hagar.

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On Episode #90 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome rock icon Billy Idol to discuss "Dream Into It, " his first album of new material in over a decade. In music news, Bernie Sanders appears at Coachella, Drake adds the Super Bowl performance to his lawsuit, Alice Cooper reunites with his original bandmates, and The Who rehires Zak Starkey days after firing him. We report your responses to this week’s Throwback Thursday question: What is your favorite song about space? Our new music picks this week include songs from Suicidal Tendencies, Michael Marcagi, Adrian Lyles, and Role Model.

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On episode #89 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Justin Hayward, former member of the Moody Blues, to talk about his new music and upcoming tour and the adjustments he made going from a legendary band to a solo career. In music news, we recap some of the big moments from the first weekend of Coachella—including Weezer playing a set following the arrest of the bass player’s wife after a shoot-out with the police, Billie Joe Armstrong joining the Go-Go’s on stage, and memorable sets from Lady Gaga, MIssy Elliott, and Benson Boone covering “Bohemian Rhapsody” with guest Brian May. We report your responses to this week’s Throwback Thursday question: What is your favorite band logo? Our New Music picks this week include songs from Green Day, Bob Moses, Frou Frou, Pulp, Lexi Jones (David Bowie’s daughter), and Ernest featuring Snoop Dogg.

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On episode #88 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, to get us prepared for this year’s RSD coming up on Saturday. We discuss Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s media blitz around their new album and Bruce Springsteen’s announcement that he will be putting out a box set made up of seven unreleased albums. In the headlines, Dua Lipa plays some local favorites on tour, members of Ratt reunite, and we pay tribute to two legendary musicians we lost this week—Blondie’s Clem Burke and Dave Allen from Gang of Four. We report your responses to this week’s Throwback Thursday question: What is your favorite movie score? Our New Music picks this week include songs from Wet Leg, the Marias, Laufey, Lydia Night, LA Guns, and Lainey Wilson.

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On episode #87 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light catch up on a lot of news from the week in music. Alan reviews concerts by The Swell Season, Mumford & Sons, and Megan Moroney. In the headlines, Selena’s killer is denied parole, Dave Navarro gets married (again), Morgan Wallen creates controversy on “SNL” (again), Dua Lipa wins in court, REO Speedwagon won’t let Kevin Cronin participate in a hometown reunion show, and Will Smith returns with his first album in 20 years - so is it OK to like Will Smith again? We report your responses to our Throwback Thursday question: What is your favorite concert jersey? Our New Music picks this week include songs from Superchunk, Jeffrey Lewis, Hannah Cohen, Ke$ha, and Maren Morris.

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On episode #86 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome guitarist/songwriter Ricky Byrd—a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts—to talk about his new album “NYC Made.” Alan recaps the Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary TV special, and in music news, Kiss announce a return to the stage, Taylor Swift breaks her Instagram silence, and the Jonas Brothers reveal a 20th anniversary tour. We report your responses to our Throwback Thursday question: What was your first outdoor concert? Pod Squadder Scott has a review of Inhaler,, and our New Music picks this week include songs from the Waterboys with Fiona Apple, LP Giobbi, ZZ Ward, Eric Church, and Sombr.

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On episode #85, Alan has a review of The Roots at NYC’s club The Blue Note, and Mark recaps a performance by ZZ Ward. In music news, Lizzo returns to the stage, Frank Beard takes a break from the ZZ Top tour, Disturbed’s pyro damages the championship banners in Chicago’s United Center, and the South by Southwest music conference faces an uncertain future. Pod Squadder Gretchen emailed her highlights from the ‘80s Cruise, and our New Music picks this week include songs from Arooj Aftab and Khruangbin, Brad Paisley and Dawes, HAIM, Matt Berninger, Chappell Roan, Dorothy, and Miranda Lambert.

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On episode #84 of “Sound Up!,” Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Giraldo to talk about his spirits company Three Chord Bourbon, upcoming tour dates with Pat Benatar, and much more. Mark recaps his time hosting last week’s ‘80s Cruise, which offered both musical highlights and genuine tragedy. Alan reviews the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert, which featured performances from the likes of Alicia Keys, Beck, and Cher. We give our thoughts on Lady Gaga’s new album, “Mayhem,” and her appearance as host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” and we cover the passing of Tony! Toni! Tone! founding member D’Wayne Wiggins. We share Pod Squadders’ memories of their oldest ticket stubs and get a series of concert reviews from a listener in Houston. Our New Music picks this week include songs from I’m With Her, Dolly Parton, Chloe Qisha, Jonah Kagen, and Ingrid Andress.

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