This week, a conversation with the legendary @chris-stamey.bsky.social, touching on his new album Modernism, his work with Sneakers and The dB's, his collaborations with Andy Partridge and The Lemon Twigs, the deep influence of Big Star and Alex Chilton, and a whole lot more!

It's a bummer to read that the legendary Memphis recording studio Ardent seems to have gone under amidst internecine squabbling. The full story is unclear at this point, but here's a little Ardent Studios appreciation post to showcase the sound beyond Big Star...

This week, songs about dears from @aimeemann.bsky.social, @pugwalsh.bsky.social, @caitbrennan.bsky.social, @theeminus5.bsky.social and more!

This week, an hour of unforgettable songs about forgetting from @bigthiefmusic.bsky.social, @pixiesofficial.bsky.social, @fountainsofwayne.bsky.social and many more!

This week, songs about parties and partying from @sallieford.bsky.social, @racheldrewchi.bsky.social, @lindaronstadtmusic.bsky.social, @pigeonclub.bsky.social and more!

This week, songs about holding from @pixyjones.bsky.social, @theeminus5.bsky.social, @wussymusic.bsky.social, @aimeemann.bsky.social and much more!

This week, a conversation with Eleni Mandell about her illustrious career as a solo artist, as a member of The Living Sisters and The Grabs, and the road to her forthcoming album Tailspin.

This week, songs about stairs from @0gs.bsky.social, @radiohead.wastehq.social, @delamitri.bsky.social, @theantlers.bsky.social, @brighteyesband.bsky.social and more!

This week, songs about places from @fountainsofwayne.bsky.social, @telekinesismusic.bsky.social, @nickheyward.com, @chris-stamey.bsky.social, @blackfootwhitefoot.bsky.social and more!

This week, songs about forgiveness from @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social, @queenidamaria.bsky.social, @gogosofficial.bsky.social and much more!

This week, an interview with Paul Bevoir of The Jetset about the band's history, legacy, and their forthcoming reunion show, the Concert For Melvyn, set to take place April 12th at the legendary 100 Club in London.

This week, songs about finding things from @highwatermarks.bsky.social, @thecoral.bsky.social. @goldenshoulders.bsky.social, @missmargoprice.bsky.social and more!

This week, songs exhorting you to c'mon! Featuring music from Per Gessle, Al Anderson & The Wildweeds, Gigolo Aunts, Nikki & The Corvettes, Llama, PJ Harvey, Paul McCartney and more!

Literally almost forgot this song existed, and it’s from my most recent album 😵‍💫

This week, songs about cities from @sleater-kinney.bsky.social, @tedleo.bsky.social, @expo76.bsky.social, @gretamorgan.bsky.social, @thehandsomefamily.bsky.social and more!

This week, a conversation with Rusty Willoughby about his work as a solo artist as well as with Pure Joy, flop, Llama, and his newest project Patrons of Husbandry.

This week, songs about movies and films from @paranoiacs.bsky.social, @johnprine.bsky.social, @ringostarrmusic.bsky.social, @wesleystace.bsky.social, @tmbg.bsky.social and more!

This week, songs about reaching from @theprimitives.bsky.social, @dagjuhlin.bsky.social, @sincereengineer.bsky.social and many more! www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ste...

This week, songs about millions from @iwasakingband.bsky.social, @robynhitchcock.bsky.social, @remhq.bsky.social, @mekons.bsky.social, @bccamplight.bsky.social and more!

Had a very nice chat with Charlie at Stereo Hysteria, and delved into some forgotten corners of my output, which I very much appreciated. Here’s the recorded evidence!

This week, a conversation with legendary Chicago musician @dagjuhlin.bsky.social, featuring music from his groups The Slugs, Poi Dog Pondering and Sunshine Boys, as well as discussion of his upcoming tour celebrating @remhq.bsky.social with Michael Shannon, @jasonnarducy.bsky.social & Friends.

This week, music recorded live in 2025, with @franzferdinandhq.bsky.social, @spoontheband.bsky.social, @officialjackwhite.bsky.social, @brucespringsteen.net, @robynhitchcock.bsky.social and more!

Happy birthday to @amyrigby.bsky.social! This episode from April 2018 features my conversation with Amy peppered with stellar music from The Last Roundup, The Shams, her solo albums and collaborations with Wreckless Eric. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ste...

This week, our picks of 2025's best cover versions, featuring @missmargoprice.bsky.social singing Dylan, @ducksltd.bsky.social singing Camera Obscura, @douggillard.bsky.social singing Game Theory, @cheekface.bsky.social singing Superdrag and more!

This week, new music from past Stereo Hysteria artists of the month including @paranoiacs.bsky.social, @smokingpopesmusic.bsky.social, @mekons.bsky.social, @hussalonia.bsky.social, @wesleystace.bsky.social, @swanseasound.bsky.social, @antonbarbeau.bsky.social, @dekedickerson.bsky.social and more!

On this week's episode, highlights from 2025's best deluxe editions, box sets and archival releases, including rare tracks from @brucespringsteen.net, @frankzappa.bsky.social, @thecarsofficial.bsky.social, @yokoono.bsky.social, @greenday.fm and more!

Happy new year - on today's episode, a selection of the finest music from 2025, with @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social, @sparksofficial.bsky.social, @liquidmikeband.bsky.social, @illuminatihotties.bsky.social, @ronsexsmith.bsky.social, @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social and more! www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ste...

As per my usual, I didn’t find out about #JulydedByVoices until the end of the month. But I always enjoy a good #MusicChallenge, so here are my picks of 31 great songs from the extended GBV universe in one convenient thread.

A typically insightful piece from Elizabeth on how the era of rock and roll as an investible commodity is resulting in documentaries and biopics that heavily redact the sex and drugs.

If it's now illegal to edit an interview for time and clarity, this podcast is in a lot of trouble

Kleenex Girl Wonder made its triumphant return to Chicago with a storming set tonight at the Hideout. 20 overheated and verbose power pop bangers in a row from throughout their sprawling discography. Yes —boss! @0gs.bsky.social

Happy summertime -- enjoy our annual episode of music for warmer weather, featuring @thebeachboys.bsky.social, @nickheyward.com, @vulfmon.bsky.social, @whitelands.bsky.social, @chimeschool.bsky.social and more! ☀️

Pleased to announce last night marked my live debut drumming for @jasonnarducy.bsky.social and @dagjuhlin.bsky.social as part of their splendid annual Pete Townshend birthday bash at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. Here's a little scoop of Baroque Ippanese...

Since there doesn’t seem to be an Acyn or Aaron Rupar working the classic rock beat, it falls to me to share the highlights and notable moments from The Who’s press conference announcing their North American farewell tour.

Utterly gutted to hear of the tragic passing of @jillsobule.bsky.social. If you only know I Kissed A Girl, you owe yourself a deep dive — when I saw her last year, she asked for requests and got so many responses there was no time to play The Big Hit.

RIP Joey Molland, the last surviving member of Badfinger. His gutsy guitar playing, warm Scouse vocals and melodic songwriting were the last pieces of the puzzle when the band transitioned from The Iveys.

Check out the new single by @hussalonia.bsky.social - and maybe during your next call to your Congressperson, suggest it be officially adopted as America's next national anthem? hussalonia.bandcamp.com/track/rich-w...

Petty and Prince’s thoughts on health care and the music industry would be fascinating to hear — that is, if they hadn’t died self-medicating their chronic hip pain, incurred from spending decades on tour

This week, some of the best reissued music from 2024 including @davidbowiereal.bsky.social, @susanna-lee-hoffs.bsky.social, @weezer.bsky.social, @johnlennonofficial.bsky.social, @neilyoungarchives.bsky.social, @elviscostellomusic.bsky.social and more! www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ste...

In our first episode of 2025, we look back to our favourite new music from 2024, with excellent songs from @ducksltd.bsky.social, @hussalonia.bsky.social, @paranoiacs.bsky.social, @stevedawsonmusic.bsky.social, @cheekface.bsky.social, @wussymusic.bsky.social, @thecure.com and more!

Folks in/around NYC should go to this. I’ve no doubt @wesleystace.bsky.social, @robynhitchcock.bsky.social and @jasonnarducy.bsky.social will be spending most of their backstage downtime comparing their experiences of appearing on this podcast…