Few people have written as many great rock songs in the past 15 years than Hold Steady singer, Craig Finn.
Category Archives: Celebration Rock
Episode 26: In Defense of the Indie Snob
For years, Steve railed against the indie-snob archetype — the judgmental expert in the horn-rimmed glasses who only likes obscure artists. But now, the indie snob has been marginalized in music culture.
Episode 25: How 90’s Rock became Classic Rock
July 11, 2016 | Rob Harvilla from TheRinger.com joins Steven Hyden to discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers new album and career.
Episode 24: Rob Sheffield
Rob Sheffield has been one of America’s top music critics for at least two decades, due to his work at Rolling Stone and books like Love Is A Mixtape and Turn Around Bright Eyes. His latest book, On Bowie, is a self-described love letter to the late icon.
Episode 23: Best Rock Records of 2016 So Far
Steve invites his friend and fellow critic Ian Cohen on the pod to discuss the year in rock so far. Ian feels more enthusiasm than Steve for the year\’s output thus far, but they both have plenty of recommendations for quality new music. Sponsored by Blue Apron
Episode 22: Butch Vig
Vig talks Garbage, Nirvana, and Smashing Pumpkins
Episode 21: Whither The Guitar Hero?
The guitar virtuoso used to be a fixture in rock, but feats of fleet-fingered strength no longer seem to impress people.
Episode 20: Courtney Barnett & Pup
Aussie singer-songwriter who has wowed critics and a growing legion of fans.
Episode 19: Beach Slang
One of Steve’s favorite bands right now is Beach Slang, a group from Philadelphia obsessed with the myth of the rock and roll dream.
Episode 18: What Is So Great About Radiohead Anyway?
Last week, Radiohead released its first album in five years, A Moon Shaped Pool.
Episode 17: Was 2005 Indie Rock’s Last Great Year?
A lot of Steven’s favorite rock records of the 21st Century came out in 2005 – and the same is true for Steve’s friend Ian Cohen. Has any year topped the one that gave us classics by LCD Soundsystem, The National, The Hold Steady and Sleater-Kinney?
Episode 16: The Hotelier/Car Seat Headrest
If you’re looking for a one-stop update on 2016’s best rock records, look no further than this episode. Steve previews two big May releases
