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Sound Opinions

I found this podcast while searching for podcasts that Officially Rock. While I like to keep these limited to the more independent shows. Sound Opinions was so good, there was no denying that this podcast Officially Rocks. The quality of the shows, and the video interviews/performances are the best in quality. The talent levels of the guests are also unheard of, the musicians Officially Rock as well. Give this show a listen, add this podcast to your list. Next road trip you take, take Sound Opinions with you.

-Shannon Ireland

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Sound Opinions is where people who love music can come together. You can make discoveries, debate, learn about pop culture, engage, have fun and find new ways to further enrich your lives through music.

Whether you’re an expert, or just a casual fan, Sound Opinions is your source for smart and engaging music criticism and conversation. Each week on the show, nationally respected rock critics Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists, talk about pop culture and music industry news, review new record releases and give trends a historical context. And, because on Sound Opinions,“everyone’s a critic,”listeners are invited to join in the debate.

Sound Opinions is produced by by WBEZ Chicago, home to Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, and is distributed nationally by PRX. Sound Opinions can be heard on stations across the country and online at SoundOpinions.org.

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  • RIP Van Conner February 1, 2023
    In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to Van Conner of the Screaming Trees, who recently died at age 55.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops
  • Songs About Photography, Marty Perez & RIP David Crosby January 27, 2023
    Jim and Greg talk with longtime music photographer Marty Perez about his new career-spanning book, "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll." They also share their favorite songs about photography and pay tribute to David Crosby.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend […]
  • An Obscure British Band You've Probably Never Heard Of January 25, 2023
    In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep into the British music scene of the '60s to add an obscure song to the Desert Island Jukebox. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops
  • Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck January 20, 2023
    Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that's the secret to Dry Cleaning's success. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with band members Florence Shaw and Nick Buxton about one of their favorite albums of 2022. They also review new albums by SZA and Margo […]
  • A Great Girl Group Song from 2007 January 18, 2023
    In this bonus episode, Jim shares a girl group song from 2007 that can stand alongside more famous tracks from the 1960s. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops
  • Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous the Musical, His Movies & More January 13, 2023
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot catch up with longtime friend, screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe. They discuss his films, most notably Almost Famous, which recently wrapped up a run on Broadway as a musical. They talk about the differences between making a movie and a stage production, getting Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” for […]
  • Two Late-Breaking 2022 Obituaries January 11, 2023
    In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to even more musicians who died at the end of 2022. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops
  • The Best Songs of 2022, Obits & Greg's Annual Mixtape January 6, 2023
    This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look at the music of 2022 from the rearview mirror. Jim and the producers share some of their favorite singles of the year, review some missed obituaries and Greg plays an excerpt from his legendary annual mixtape. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up […]
  • Jim's Favorite Springsteen Songs January 4, 2023
    In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was written by Bruce Springsteen, doubling the total number of songs by the Boss that he likes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: […]
  • Low Live on Sound Opinions, RIP Loretta Lynn & Anton Fier December 30, 2022
    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit Low's 2011 session on Sound Opinions in honor of singer and drummer Mimi Parker, who died in November. The hosts also pay tribute to Loretta Lynn and drummer Anton Fier, who also died in 2022. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: […]

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