I recently talked with Goldsmith about songwriting as well as the interesting place that his band has in contemporary rock — not quite mainstream, not quite indie.
Category Archives: Celebration Rock
Our Favorite Albums Of 2018 So Far
Can you believe that we’re already (almost) six months into the year? What better time to count down some of our favorite albums of 2018 so far.
Jim James Wants To Purify Himself
James also gives an update on My Morning Jacket, the band’s plans for its upcoming 20th anniversary, and the status of the two (!) MMJ albums currently in the can.
Rock 101: Intro To Townes Van Zandt
The best part of having a podcast is that it gives me an excuse to reach out to people who I think are smart or interesting, and talk to them about topics that I find fascinating
Kanye Hot Takes, Plus Father John Misty and Parquet Courts
June 1, big albums dropped by Kanye West and Father John Misty, and one of them was much better than the other.
Let’s Talk About Hockey And Guitar Shredding with Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan and Alvvays’ Molly Rankin
Recently, I had the chance to talk with two of the leading lights in contemporary indie rock.
Let’s Talk About New Albums By Courtney Barnett, Arctic Monkeys, and Beach House
May has been a good month for notable rock releases
Chuck Klosterman On The Rise And Fall Of Classic Rock
Chuck Klosterman and I recently released new books!
Matt and Aaron from The National, live from the Homecoming Festival
Essential listening for any National fan
Who is Better: The Smiths or The Cure?
To be honest, I thought this was only a debate that fans of ’80s alternative rock cared about. And, really, how much of a debate is there anyway?
Pete Yorn Has Endured Well Past “The Morning After”
The singer-songwriter has put out several quality LPs over the past two decades
It’s Our 100th Episode!
For the 100th episode, I invited one of my favorite guests ever, Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield, and we answered listener questions
