Podcasts about music journalist

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, he starts by discussing the cashews he "borrowed" from the station vending machine. Brad Young, 97.1 Chief Legal Analyst, joins the show to discuss his trip to Taiwan, new tariffs and more! Jeff Knight, Missouri State Representative from Lebanon, joins the show to discuss his bill to allow horse racing in the state. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Paul Mauro, a Fox News contributor, retired NYPD inspector, attorney and the Founder of The Ops Desk. Mauro discusses President Trump's meeting with Mayor Mamdani, the New York City Mayor refusing to call an organize snowball and ice attack on NYPD officers more than a snowball fight and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by David Strom, an Associate Editor with Hot Air. They discuss the latest trending political news including California Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial comments, the political backlash around Team USA's Men's Hockey team and more. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. They discuss the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by David Strom, an Associate Editor with Hot Air. They discuss the latest trending political news including California Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial comments, the political backlash around Team USA's Men's Hockey team and more. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. They discuss the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. They discuss the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees.

Nine years since their last album, U2 have surprised listeners with "Days of Ash”, a new six-track EP they describe as "six postcards from the present”. What has been the reaction to the new music? Anton asked Pat Carty, Music Journalist.

Nine years since their last album, U2 have surprised listeners with "Days of Ash”, a new six-track EP they describe as "six postcards from the present”. What has been the reaction to the new music? Anton asked Pat Carty, Music Journalist.

It's the monthly round up episode where myself and Music Journalist, Jack McBain, will be covering our favourite releases over January 2026 and music related news, which includes Kanye West's apology, Geece's 'worst performance ever' on Saturday Night Live and of course - the biggest night in mainstream music, The Grammys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. They share their reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, some trending new music from Charli XCX, The Beach Boys and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Tanner Nau, a Fellow at The Free Press. He discusses his latest article which is headlined, "How the FBI is Searching for Nancy Guthrie." Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. They share their reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, some trending new music from Charli XCX, The Beach Boys and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark hosts the Reardon Roundtable which is made up of Democrat lobbyist John Gaskin and Eureka Mayor Sean Flower. They discuss Nancy Guthrie, whether or not the SAVE Act should be passed, reviewing ICE's performance in Minneapolis, the massive layoffs at The Washington Post and more. In hour 2, 97.1 FM Talk Chief Meteorologist Dave Murray joins and discusses the upcoming weekend weather. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Paul Hall, with Common Guy's Film Reviews. They discuss some of the trending movies and shows that are releasing including "Wuthering Heights", "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" and more. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. Frank discusses Mizzou's big college basketball win this week, the upgrades at the Cardinals Spring Training facility and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Tanner Nau, a Fellow at The Free Press. He discusses his latest article which is headlined, "How the FBI is Searching for Nancy Guthrie." Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. They share their reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, some trending new music from Charli XCX, The Beach Boys and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Has anyone actually been to more choral concerts than Clare Stevens? Meet a music journalist who was denied the sort of access many of us took for granted because of the Troubles in 1970s Belfast but has been making up for it ever since.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/choral-chihuahua. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transportation advocates with Propel ATL return to “Closer Look” with their latest report, which reveals deaths from vehicular crashes outpaced homicides in metro Atlanta in 2024. Propel ATL Executive Director Rebecca Serna joins the program to detail the data in "The Human Cost of Mobility". We’re also joined by a local daughter who lost her father in a still unresolved, deadly hit-and-run crash. Plus, it was a year of Kendrick Lamar shading Drake at the Super Bowl, Beyoncé hosting a ho-down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Cowboy Carter Tour, and some Swifties giving mixed reviews of Taylor Swift’s latest album. We hear from music journalist and author Quentin Harrison. He discusses some of the best songs that defined 2025, and we hear the “Closer Look” team’s favorite albums of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die New Yorker Journalistin Liz Pelly schreibt seit 2017 über Streaming und seinen negativen Einfluss auf Musikkulturen. Anfang des Jahres sind die gesammelten Resultate ihrer Recherchen im Buch „Mood Machine“ erschienen. Es geht darin um die Anfänge der Spotify-Gründer, die eigentlich mehr im Marketing als in der Musik liegen. Auch die Bemühungen, uns alle mehr zu passiven Hörer_innen von so genannten Mood Playlists zu machen und die vielseitigen Wege, wie Streaming die Musik systematisch entwertet hat und so Musikschaffende finanziell aushungert, sind große Themen. Im Interview mit Stefan Trischler erzählt Liz Pelly unter anderem, was 2025 die großen Entwicklungen rund um Spotify waren: Die Dronen-Investments von CEO Daniel Ek, die darauffolgenden Boykotte und die fest ungehemmte Ausbreitung KI-generierter Musik auf der Plattform.Sendungshinweis: FM4, Homebase, 15.12.2025, 20 Uhr

In these segments, Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, former record executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe website. They discuss his relationship with Michael Crawford plus more on Foreigner, Triumph coming to St Louis, the death of Raul Malo and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Mark Malkoff, the Host of the Carson Podcast. He joins to discuss his new book, "Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend." He's later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, former record executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe website. They discuss his relationship with Michael Crawford plus more on Foreigner, Triumph coming to St Louis, the death of Raul Malo and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by the Reardon Roundtable which includes Missouri State Representative Steve Butz and State Senator Nick Schroer. They discuss and debate multiple topics including Michigan Football Head Coach Sherrone Moore being fired and arrested this week, a fight breaking out between St Louis County lawmakers and more In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Paul Hall with Common Guy's Film Reviews. He discusses movies and shows to watch that are releasing or have recently released. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses Former Mizzou QB Brady Cook making his first career NFL start, Mizzou offensive coordinator Kirby Moore becoming Washington State's head coach, Mizzou's 2026 schedule releasing and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Mark Malkoff, the Host of the Carson Podcast. He joins to discuss his new book, "Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend." He's later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, former record executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe website. They discuss his relationship with Michael Crawford plus more on Foreigner, Triumph coming to St Louis, the death of Raul Malo and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Writer and journalist Greg Prato discussing his new book, "Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History". He discusses everything from Lollapalooza to drugs and even talks about some of his other books on Faith No More, The Meat Puppets, Ace Frehley and more. Greg's writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and Vintage Guitar magazines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, music journalist Al Shipley crashes the cast to discuss, defend & dissect the Bo-Host's review of HIS "Every Van Halen Album, Ranked" article for SPIN Magazine! Al's a musicologist, a great hang and a good sport, but grab your helmet and strap yourself in as the Bo-Hosts wrestle with Al in the hopes of restoring Balance to the Van Halen universe!Al's Oct. 13 2025 SPIN Van Halen Ranking:https://www.spin.com/2025/10/every-van-halen-album-ranked-2/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AlShipleyCheck out Al's NEW book on Repeaterbooks.com:https://repeaterbooks.com/product/tough-breaks-the-story-of-baltimore-club-music/Al on X: https://x.com/alshipley Al on BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/alshipley.bsky.social "What is understood...NEED be discussed"Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=enConnect with the Bo-Hosts:bogusotisshow@gmail.com

For a relatively small country, Ireland has had its fair share of mainstream international success in the music business over the years: U2, Van Morrison, Westlife, Thin Lizzy. These have all been familiar to radio listeners around the world for decades.But, an article in The Guardian on Friday suggested that we now have the world's best alternative music scene. Is that true?Dylan Murphy is a Music Journalist and Host of the ‘Mabfield' podcast. He joins Seán to discuss.

Dave Chislett went from opening up for The Prodigy on their debut South African tour to being a major voice in SA music journalism, radio and band management. Progressing into public speaking, poetry and authorship, his thoroughly unique experience of and perspective on the South African music scene of the 90s and 00s made for a very interesting and refreshing conversation. Thank you to Dave for his time and patience getting this one over the line!Learn more about Dave's inspiring work here: https://davidchislett.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In these segments, Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and Contributor to The Rock & Roll Globe website. He discusses the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the 50th Anniversary of the Sex Pistols first show, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Congressman Jason Smith who discusses the Schumer Shutdown, Nancy Pelosi announcing her retirement and more. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and Contributor to The Rock & Roll Globe website. He discusses the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the 50th Anniversary of the Sex Pistols first show, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by the Reardon Roundtable which is made up of Jane Dueker, Jeff Rainford and Jean Evans. They discuss and debate multiple political topics including the government shutdown, how to fix St Louis and much more. In hour 2, Mark is joined by Ed Glotzbach, the Tournament Director for Bellerive Country Club. He helps preview the 2026 BMW Championship. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and more. Mark is then joined by Paul Hall with Common Guy Film Reviews. They discuss upcoming releasing movies and shows to watch. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who previews Mizzou's upcoming game against Texas A&M. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Congressman Jason Smith who discusses the Schumer Shutdown, Nancy Pelosi announcing her retirement and more. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and Contributor to The Rock & Roll Globe website. He discusses the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the 50th Anniversary of the Sex Pistols first show, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Send us a textWe have residency news! Cindy Lauper and Tim McGraw (separately) are coming to Caesars Palace for shows. Dayna hits up Paul McCartney at Allegiant Stadium and has dinner at Virgin Hotels beforehand. Virgin is doing really well lately! Dayna chats with the casino resort's president about it and has some updates. Sean goes to T-Mobile Arena for Benson Boone. Dayna also went to see "Bob Marley Hope Road" at Mandalay Bay. We discuss the the hot topic of paid parking... is it really worth it when masses of people leave in order to beat the buzzer. Feel free to chime in via fan text. We also talk Las Vegas in the 2000s with longtime Las Vegas journalist, Mark Gray. Join us for a fun conversation about Ultra Clubs, celebrity sightings, red carpet encounters and more. Mark has a new book out called "The Las Vegas Massacre Connections: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass Shooting." He was at the Route 91 music festival when the shooting took place on October 1, 2017. We continue our conversation with him in a podcast extra that will play after this show ends.Monsoon damage? Insurance company low-balling you? Call Jonathan Wallner of Galindo Law for a FREE Claim Review at 800-251-1533. If your home was damaged in the California wildfires, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more compensation. Call 800-251-1533 or visit galindolaw.com VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Simon Maher, Music Journalist and presenter on 8radio

Music journalist Jane Gazzo replaces Glenn Robbins this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today…it’s ALL Taylor, baby. Here's what we're unpacking: ☕️ Taylor's record-breaking sales☕️ The press tour moments everyone is replaying☕️ The new acoustic versions that have been announced (because Taylor doesn’t sleep).☕️ The song sparking rumours of a pop star feud☕️ And the Fate of Ophelia music video. It’s the Taylor Swift Showgirl takeover — and we’re serving up every last sip. WANT MORE TAYLOR? LISTEN HEREBad Bunny Scores Super Bowl, Taylor's Game Day Dash & Trump vs Ariana GrandeNina Dobrev & Zac Efron’s Revenge Hook-Up and We Have Notes On Taylor Swift’s New MovieTaylor's Talk Show Comeback, Ed Sheeran's Space Refusal & TSITP Gets A Movie! Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you'll know that Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl was released on Friday. As Swift is famous for using her lyrics to settle old scores, journalist and broadcaster, Jenn Gannon, dropped in to decode the latest songs and explain whose noses should be out of joint this time around.

In these segments, Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist and former record executive. He discusses Taylor Swift's new album as well as Bruce Springsteen's new remix album and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe who discusses his decision to authorize the Missouri National Guard to support ICE, signing the Missouri First Map into law, releasing the Workforce of the Future Challenge Report and more. He's later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist and former record executive. He discusses Taylor Swift's new album as well as Bruce Springsteen's new remix album and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by the Reardon Roundtable which includes Steve Butz, Nick Schroer, and John Gaskin. They discuss and debate multiple topics including the government shutdown, St Louis receiving tornado relief, Cori Bush rerunning and more. In hour 2, Mark is joined by his friend, Chris Smith. Chris discusses his concert tonight at Cottleville Wine Sellers as well as his upcoming speaking event at the Brain Injury Association of America Conference. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Paul Hall with Common Guy Film Reviews. He discusses upcoming movies to watch including "The Smashing Machine", "Good Boy" and more. Later, Mark is joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who discusses the Rams loss on Thursday Night Football, Playoff baseball and Chaim Bloom's first press conference as the Cardinals President of Baseball Operations. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe who discusses his decision to authorize the Missouri National Guard to support ICE, signing the Missouri First Map into law, releasing the Workforce of the Future Challenge Report and more. He's later joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist and former record executive. He discusses Taylor Swift's new album as well as Bruce Springsteen's new remix album and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. And goodness me, there's a lot in this week's episode of The Price of Music for our dynamic duo to get stuck into...Listener Richard sent us a great question about music journalism – and Steve has a lot to say when answering: what's changed about music journalism, whether music journalism is still important, where the music print media has gone, and what the future of music writing holds. (Plus - does Steve get paid when his 1991 “Nevermind” NME review is re-printed today?)Stu's Big Number is 75 million – and they are “spam tracks” that Spotify has removed from its service in the last year alone. But what on earth is a spam song anyway?What extra information do artists need to attach to their songs when they upload music? Spotify has new rules around AI music – so what's banned, and what's not banned?TikTok is apparently about to be sold in the US (maybe) – but why is TikTok so important to the music industry?Why are old Billie Eilish and Rihanna songs re-emerging to huge popularity?The Great Record Shop Album Filing Debate rumbles on – where would you file Elton John – “E” or “J”? (Plus: a listener report from the Resident Records shop that started it all…)And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our Patreon Superfans, Steve and Stuart prop themselves at the bar to chat about:More on music journalism: are video creators being ‘encouraged' to do certain reviews? (And in what ways in the past were journalists persuaded to write reviews?)Doing an artist interview in real life versus doing it over ZoomShould online influencers who help songs become successful get a cut of the song's profits?Introducing Slady – the all-women Slade tribute band! (And why did they have to cancel a gig?) Why are people now buying tickets at the very last minute - and why does the economics of ticketing mean artists won't be able to do as many gigs?Do you always turn up early for support bands – and have you ever discover a new favourite band this way?As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: ⁠⁠thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠See you next week!Steve and Stuart======Support The Price of Music on Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - ⁠⁠joe@musically.com

Baxie talks to the former editor of Alternative Press, Jason Pettigrew. Jason has just published an excellent in-depth look at Ministry's 1988 classic album "The Land of Rape and Honey". The book, which is a part of the 33 1/3 album series, dives into the amazing story of Ministry's Al Jorgensen and his defiant reluctance of becoming an aggressively groomed major label synth-popstar. Instead, he would go on to release not only one of the important albums of the 1980's but one of the influential recordings in Industrial music history. This is one of the great stories in music history! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Join Staci as she sits down with veteran journalist and author Ray Van Horn, Jr. For more than sixteen years, Ray covered the worlds of music and film for outlets like Blabbermouth, Metal Maniacs, Noisecreep, and many others. His blog, The Metal Minute, even earned Metal Hammer's award for Best Personal Blog. Ray is also the author of the rock‑fueled novel Coming of Rage—and he's got plenty more exciting projects in the pipeline. Tune in for behind‑the‑scenes stories, rock‑and‑roll history, and a glimpse at what's next from one of the scene's sharpest voices.

Simon Maher, Music Journalist and presenter on 8radio

We are coming at you live from Suburbs Fest in Grand Rapids MI. Today's guest is John Sinkevics, publisher of Local Spins, a website dedicated to the Southwest Michigan music scene. We discuss the amazing talent coming out of the area, plus John's experiences as a music journalist. Visit localspins.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com 

Send us a textAt 16, Miki Hellerbach got his first job bussing tables at Clementine, a cozy BYOB restaurant in Baltimore. He was the youngest on staff, but the older servers took him under their wing and made him feel like part of the crew.One night, Autopilot by Queens of the Stone Age came on over the speakers—he hadn't heard it before, but it stuck. That track became linked to the early days of figuring out who he was.It was also where his love of food began. We talk about first jobs, mentorship, discovering new music by accident, and how that one restaurant helped shape his path—as a journalist, music writer, and host of Convo at the Spot.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by David Strom, an Associate Editor for Hot Air. They discuss their battles with mental health, Texas and Illinois gerrymandering, and much more. He's then joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. He discusses the death of Ozzy Osbourne, his impact on music and much more. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark Reardon makes his return and is joined by Jane Dueker, Steve Butz, and Tim Fitch for the Reardon Roundtable. They discuss Brian Williams announcing his candidacy for St Louis County Executive, St Louis City SC kicking a fan out for wearing a MAGA hat, and much more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. He is later joined by Paul Hall from Common Guy's Film Reviews. Paul discusses some trending movies releasing including Freakier Friday, Weapons and much more. Mark is then joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses Cardinal legend Yadier Molina joining the Cardinals dugout as a guest coach over their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs. In hour 3, Mark is joined by David Strom, an Associate Editor for Hot Air. They discuss their battles with mental health, Texas and Illinois gerrymandering, and much more. He's then joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. He discusses the death of Ozzy Osbourne, his impact on music and much more. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In these segments, Mark is joined by Tim Sommer, a Music Journalist, Former Record Executive and a Contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe. He discusses the death of Ozzy Osbourne, his impact on music and much more.

Simon Maher, Music Journalist and presenter on 8radio

Episode 630 also features an E.W. Poetic Piece titled, "We We." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, the MC5, Joe Strummer, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors 

This episode is about music — but also about something deeper: identity, belonging, and being seen. I sat down with Danny Hajjar, a brilliant music journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA, who's been amplifying the voices of Arab artists across the Middle East, North Africa, and the global diaspora. He's written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and GQ Middle East, and is the co-host the Shik Shak Shook Ones podcast on the Afikra network. We talk about the rise of Arabic music, what it really means to represent a culture, and why sometimes, telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.00:00 Intro 01:43 Danny Hajjar's Hot Takes: Speed Round 07:55 How to Get a Music Journalist's Attention 10:18 Why Now Is the Moment for Arabic Music 22:03 Arabic Music: What's Working vs What's Not 25:40 Mohamed Ramadan, Coachella, and Using Your Platform to Speak Up 33:30 When Identity Becomes the Story: Is That Enough? 35:45 Star Academy, Arabic Dialects, and Remembering Massari 45:43 Underrated Arabic Artists You Need to Hear

Why Music Journalism Will Never Be The Same! In this episode, we go inside the rapidly changing world of music journalism with veteran journalist Mark Sutherland. Hear how the rise of digital media, AI, and the live music boom are shifting the power dynamics in the music industry. Mark shares firsthand insights on the collapse of traditional gatekeepers, the importance of adapting to new platforms, and why success for artists looks so different today. Whether you're an artist, music pro, or industry enthusiast, this conversation is packed with must-know trends!

Music journalist and author Selena Fragassi, has a new book entitled  "ALANIS: 30  Years of Jagged Little Pill"Selena talks:-What the album is all about-How it hit like a hurricane-She was selling almost 1 million albums a month when Jagged Little Pill came out-"In total 33 Million worldwide to this day (albums sold). She was the first woman to make $300 million for a record label.  Yeah, it's just incredible"   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Author of a new book "Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill," Selena Fragassi, joined the show to talk about the impact of this album. She says "Jagged Little Pill" says the album changed the music scene of the 90's and the industry for women.

Simon Maher, Music Journalist and presenter on 8radio

Back in the days before streaming, it was completely normal and expected that you would own copies of your favourite songs and albums.With the likes of Spotify that's no longer the case. Now we merely pay for the privilege of listening to someone else's collection.So, what happens if a song is taken down from those services? Does it simply cease to be?Dean Van Nguyen is a Music Journalist and Author, and joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

In the final hour of the week Tim Sommer, Music Journalist, former record executive and now a contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe website talks about the health of Billy Joel and more music. Mark Sundlov, Director of the Soldier's Memorial downtown joins to talk about the activates going on at Soldier's Memorial for Memorial Day weekend. Shan Herwig, Business Development Manager with Dave Mungenast St. Louis Honda joins to talk about teaming up with Audacy to help victims of the tornado. Plus an audio cut of the day.

Tim Sommer, Music Journalist, former record executive and now a contributor to The Rock and Roll Globe website talks about the health of Billy Joel and more music.

In this intimate conversation, Robbie traveled to Boulder to sit down with acclaimed music journalist Grayson Currin for a profound exploration that moves far beyond album reviews and artist interviews. One of America's most respected voices in music, Currin opens up about his personal journey including putting down the drink—revealing how this shift transformed not only his relationship with music but with himself and his lovely wife. Together, they navigate the delicate intersections of artistic passion and personal growth, discussing how the timeline of our lives often mirror our deepest struggles and greatest triumphs. From the vulnerability of getting sober to finding renewed purpose in both writing and listening, this conversation touches on the universal themes that connect us all: love, loss, growth, and the constant search for purpose and meaning. Whether you're a music enthusiast, sober, not sober, or simply a fellow traveler on life's fascinating road, this episode offers honest reflections on what it means to hear the world with fresh ears and face each day with newfound clarity.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​  Thanks Grayson!!