Best Alt Ac Podcasts (2025)

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Roots Rock Radio 201 Christmas 2025 Special Edition 2:18:35

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Roots Rock Radio Episode 201 Christmas 2025 Special Edition. Another year has come and gone and I can see 2026 peaking up around the corner. Over two hours of uninterrupted Roots Rocking’ Christmas Music for your listening pleasure. ROOTS ROCK RADIO indie ROOTS ROCK/POP, ALT COUNTRY/AMERICANA, BLUES/ROCKABILLY, GARAGE/PUNK, and Real ROCK & ROLL fro…

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Flock of Dimes | That Interview 17:07

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Join us for an intimate conversation with Jen Wasner of Flock of Dimes. Jen takes us back to her early days in the Baltimore music scene, sharing how a waitressing job in her twenties became an unexpected gateway to crucial connections that shaped her career. We also dive deep into her new album, "The Life You Save", discussing the intensely person…

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Two young Metallica fans receive lifetime bans in Australia, Violet Grohl is releasing two new singles, huge tours for 2026 & the last new releases of 2025! Our final episode of 2025! 12/15/25 36:48

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Two young Metallica fans receive lifetime bans after climbing the speaker scaffolding at a recent show in Australia, Violet Grohl is following in her fathers footsteps by releasing two new singles on an exclusive 7” through her Bandcamp page, The Cure’s Robert Smith is curating the diverse lineup for a huge charity gig for Teenage Cancer Trust next…

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Guns N Roses release 2 new original tracks this week in support of their 2026 world tour, Aerosmith achieves what only 4 other artists have achieved in the last 60 years & more! Week of 12/8/25 43:29

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Guns N Roses release 2 new original tracks this week in support of their massive 2026 world tour that was just announced, Aerosmith achieves what only 4 other artists have achieved in the last 60 years; to chart a top 10 album in every decade since the 70s, Megadeth announces the Canadian leg of their farewell tour in 2026 with support from Exodus …

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Fancy Gap | That Interview 19:43

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How did Charles and Stu of Fancy Gap land a collaboration with Rami Jaffee of the Foo Fighters? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of their debut album to hear that story and learn exactly how this dynamic duo came together.

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Jack White will be rocking his hometown of Detroit this week as part of the annual NFL Thanksgiving celebration, Reselling concert tickets will soon be banned in the UK & more! - 11/24/25 39:08

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Jack White will be rocking his hometown of Detroit this week as part of the annual NFL Thanksgiving celebration, Reselling concert tickets for more than face value will soon be banned in the UK, Sharon Osbourne threatens legal action against a planned collection of early Black Sabbath demos that she claims are being released against the bands wishe…

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Maggie Kane | That Interview 8:45

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maggie Kane, Founder and Executive Director of A Place At The Table Cafe, Raleigh's innovative pay-what-you-can restaurant. Hear about the spark that inspired her mission to create a space where great food and dignity are accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Maggie shares how their u…

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David Coverdale officially announces his retirement from music, AC/DC themed bagpipe world record in Australia, Miss World Chile sings death metal and wins - Week of 11/17/25 36:30

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David Coverdale officially announces his retirement from music after fronting bands like Deep Purple & Whitesnake for more than 50 years, A contestant in the Miss World Chile competition has won after singing a death metal song for the talent portion of the show, members from Chicago, Journey and REO Speedwagon will form a new supergroup for a spec…

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Lauren Moore | That Interview 6:57

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Join us in conversation with Raleigh's Lauren Moore. Discover how she unlocked her passion for music while attending NC State and the pivotal lessons she learned while immersed in the process of creating her first EP! From finding her indie-folk sound to moving to Nashville, Lauren shares the authentic, heartfelt story behind her songwriting and ar…

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Hardcore icons Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye collaborate on a new music project, Guns N Roses former manager is suing the band, Dave Mustaine re-records Ride The Lightning & more! Week of 11/10/25 21:58

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Hardcore icons Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye collaborate on a new music project, Wolfmother announce 2026 North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Guns N Roses former manager is suing the band saying they are blocking the release of his tell-all memoir, Dave Mustaine announces that he is re-recording Metallica’s tr…

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Radiohead’s Thom Yorke reveals why it took more than 7 years for the band to tour again, Geddy Lee shares how his bass tech played a major role in how Anika Nilles was chosen & more! Week of 11/3/25 40:25

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Geddy Lee shares how his bass tech played a major role in how Anika Nilles was chosen for their upcoming tour, The Stray Cats are forced to cancel their reunion tour due to Brian Setzer’s serious illness, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil announces a new memoir titled ‘A Screaming Life’ that will be released next year, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke reveals why it …

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Jade Bird | That Interview 9:15

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Get ready for a deep dive with the incredibly talented Jade Bird! In this candid episode, she opens up about her intensely personal new album, "Who Wants To Talk About Love", discussing the raw emotions and life experiences that shaped the record. We travel back to her early beginnings, hearing fascinating stories about how she got discovered and n…

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Foo Fighters tour with Queens of the Stone Age in 2026, Soundgarden’s drummer Matt Cameron reveals that original bassist Hiro Yamamoto will play at the RRHOF next month & more! Week of 10/27/25 45:14

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Foo Fighters announce their first official tour in over a year with Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden’s drummer Matt Cameron reveals that original bassist Hiro Yamamoto will participate in Soundgarden’s live performance at the RRHOF next month, Puscifer announces their new album with contributions from Tony Levin and Danny Carey, and Iron Maiden…

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Supergroup Metal Allegiance has announced a special one-off show in 2026 with tons of heavy metal legends taking part, No Doubt is reuniting for a Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2026 & more! 10/20/25 36:22

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Supergroup Metal Allegiance has announced a special one-off show in 2026 with tons of heavy metal legends taking part, No Doubt is reuniting for a Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2026, Danzig’s first 4 albums have been reissued for the first time on vinyl in over 20 years, Gene Simmons officiates a true heavy metal wedding with Anthrax’s drummer Char…

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Charley Crockett | That Interview 10:53

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The one and only Charley Crockett joins us! Get the true story of his incredible journey, starting with busking on the streets of Asheville and New York City, and leading to his unbelievable discovery after he left a CD in a music venue bathroom. Plus, Charley gets personal about his health, sharing details on his open heart surgery and the surpris…

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Rush announces more 2026 tour dates and new drummer Anika Nilles, Slash gives an update on the progress of the new upcoming Guns N Roses album, Oasis 2026 tour rumors & more! Week of 10/13/25 48:35

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Rush announces more 2026 tour dates and new drummer Anika Nilles, Slash gives an update on the progress of the new upcoming Guns N Roses album, Ace Frehley is forced to cancel his upcoming tour after taking a fall in his home studio, and Oasis fans are speculating about a special 30th anniversary show at Knebworth in 2026 after Liam confirms there …

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Aftershock 2025 interviews! Rev Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25 6:25

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Aftershock Festival 2025 Interview with Rev Theory on Day 4 - Sunday, October 5th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 interviews! 3 Inches Of Blood - Day 4 - 10-5-25 14:17

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Aftershock Festival 2025 Interview with 3 inches of blood on Day 4 - Sunday, October 5th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 interviews! Spineshank - Day 4 - 10-5-25 13:32

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Aftershock Festival 2025 Interview with Spineshank on Day 4 - Sunday, October 5th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25 10:13

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Aftershock Festival 2025 Interview with Sleep Theory on Day 4 - Sunday, October 5th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Pop Evil - Day 4 - 10-5-25 7:54

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Aftershock Festival 2025 Interview with Prong on Day 4 - Sunday, October 5th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Prong - Day 4 - 10-5-25 9:27

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Aftershock Festival 2025 Interview with Prong on Day 4 - Sunday, October 5th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Bilmuri - Day 3 - 10/4/25 10:47

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Interview with Bilmuri at Aftershock Festival on Saturday October 4th, 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Memphis May Fire - Day 3 - 10/4/25 7:26

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Interview with Memphis May Fire at Aftershock Festival on Saturday October 4th, 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Imminence - Day 3 - 10/4/25 6:43

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Interview with Imminence at Aftershock Festival on Saturday October 4th, 2025

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Trivium - Day 3 - 10/4/25 10:16

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Interview with Trivium at Aftershock Festival on Saturday October 4th, 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Dayseeker - Day 3 - 10/4/25 11:17

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Interview with Dayseeker at Aftershock Festival on Saturday, October 4th 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Forbidden - 10-3-25 8:14

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Forbidden at Aftershock 2025!

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Hatebreed - 10-2-25 5:30

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Dry Kill Logic - 10-2-25 14:26

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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Hot Milk - 10-2-25 12:11

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Jonah Kagen | That Interview 12:17

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Join us this week as we sit down with singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen! Jonah takes us behind the scenes of his latest album, "Sunflowers and Leather," revealing the unconventional origin of his music: living for a year in an Airstream trailer where he wrote, recorded, and produced the entire project. Hear the story of how this unique, solitary experi…

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Morrissey cancels shows in the US following a credible threat on his life, rare unseen footage from a 1990 Nirvana concert in Mexico is up for auction, My Chemical Romance 2026 dates & more! 9/29/25 56:33

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Morrissey cancels shows in the US following a credible threat on his life, rare unseen footage from a 1990 Nirvana concert in Mexico is up for auction, My Chemical Romance announce additional world tour dates in 2026 for their 20th anniversary of The Black Parade, members from R.E.M. and The Black Crowes are forming a supergroup and plan to tour ne…

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Vince Neil reveals he had a stroke back in December, Matt Cameron opens up in a new interview about Soundgarden’s upcoming RRHOF induction & why he left Pearl Jam & more! Week of 9/22/25 46:40

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Vince Neil reveals he had a stroke back in December and has slowly been recovering to prepare for Motley Crue’s upcoming shows, Matt Cameron opens up in a new interview about Soundgarden’s upcoming RRHOF induction & why he left Pearl Jam, Rob Halford reveals he recorded a new version of War Pigs with Ozzy Osbourne right before he passed in July, Sa…

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60th anniversary Doors concert with Robby Krieger, Morrissey wants to sell his rights to The Smiths, Twisted Sister 50th, Bruce Springsteen 'Electric Nebraska' box set details & more! Week of 9/15/25 48:55

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A 60th anniversary Doors celebration concert with Robby Krieger has been announced to take place in Los Angeles in October, Bruce Springsteen announces the release date for the long-awaited electric version of ‘Nebraska’ in a huge upcoming boxset, Twisted Sister will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with some reunion shows in 2026, Morrisey is…

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Tiny Habits | That Interview 10:55

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Join us as we talk with Tiny Habits, the viral trio who began their journey with harmonies in the stairwells of their college dorm. They’ll share their unique origin story, from how they first connected on Instagram to what it was like to tour with the legendary James Taylor.

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Sting is being sued by his ex-bandmates for millions in unpaid royalties, Radiohead surprise fans by announcing their first official tour in over 7 years, Sex Pistols cancel their tour & more! 9/8/25 1:00:07

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Sting is being sued by his ex-bandmates for millions in unpaid royalties, Radiohead surprise fans by announcing their first official tour in over 7 years, the Sex Pistols are forced to cancel their upcoming North & South American tour dates due to an unexpected injury in the band, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout for Cancer fund announces th…

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Tift Merritt | That Interview 17:31

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We sat down with Tift Merritt and covered a lot of ground, starting with Tift's recent European tour—with her daughter in tow! She shares the joys and challenges of life on the road, and we take a trip down memory lane to 2005, when her breakout album Tambourine earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. Tift also provides an update on …

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RIP Brent Hinds of Mastodon, The Beatles Anthology 30th anniversary collection on Disney+ and other formats, Soulshine At Sea canceled due to sexual assault allegations & more! Week of 8/25/25 48:58

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The Beatles Anthology collection is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary with a series release on Disney+ and major reissue overhauls on all physical and digital audio formats, Soulshine At Sea concert cruise cancelled due to sexual assault allegations, Liam Gallagher is apparently barred from throwing maracas and tambourines on the latest Oasis tour …

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Will Kiley from Neighbor to Neighbor | That Interview 11:53

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In this episode, we speak with Will Kiley about Neighbor to Neighbor, a Songs for Change beneficiary. This organization serves our community by providing education and employment opportunities for students in need, all while building community. Join us to learn about the innovative ways they are making a difference through mentoring and employment …

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Maren Morris | That Interview 9:09

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In this episode, Maren Morris discusses her latest album, Dreamsicle, and its deeply personal themes. She shares how the album is a reflection of a period of significant change in her life, both professionally and personally. Morris considers Dreamsicle her most personal album to date, exploring the aftermath of grief and finding joy in self-accept…

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Talking Heads tour rumors put to rest, Megadeth's final album and tour coming in 2026, My Chemical Romance gets the key to their hometown in New Jersey and More! Week of 8/18/25 57:54

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Dave Mustaine announces that Megadeth will release their final studio album and kick off their farewell tour in 2026, David Byrne dismisses Talking Heads reunion rumors in a new Rolling Stone interview, Radiohead releases a surprise live album to coincide with their Hamlet theatrical production, My Chemical Romance is honored by being given the key…

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Metallica’s possible Sphere residency & Super Bowl halftime show next year, new startup Tiny Vinyl 's 4” playable vinyl singles, Spinal Tap 2 soundtrack & more! Week of 8/11/25 48:16

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Lars Ulrich confirms Metallica’s interest in a Sphere residency and playing the Super Bowl halftime show next year in a new interview with Howard Stern, New startup Tiny Vinyl is debuting a unique offering of 4” playable vinyl singles, Spinal Tap is releasing a new album featuring a reworking of their legendary track Stonehenge with Elton John, Tal…

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Led Zeppelin announces a new live EP, Ozzy’s new documentary No Escape From Now is out this fall, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham fueling Fleetwood Mac reunion rumors & more! Week of 8/4/25 29:59

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Led Zeppelin announces a new live EP to be released alongside the 50th anniversary edition of Physical Graffiti, Ozzy’s new documentary No Escape From Now is coming out this fall, and a surprise long out of print reissue from Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are fueling reunion tour rumours & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’,…

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Ozzy passes at the age of 76 just weeks after his historic reunion concert, Metallica saves Tomorrowland Festival, Def Leppard announces Las Vegas residency & more! Week of 7/28/25 40:13

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Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 just weeks after his historic reunion concert, Metallica’s M72 stage saves Tomorrowland festival after a huge fire destroyed their main stage, Def Leppard announces a month long residency at Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Wor…

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Dave Navarro sues former bandmate Perry Ferrell for 10 million in damages, Robert Plant announces a new album & north american tour & more! Week of 7/21/25 28:07

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Dave Navarro sues former bandmate Perry Ferrell for 10 million in damages, Robert Plant announces a new album & north american tour for later this fall, A guitar stolen from the Rolling Stones over 50 years ago has finally been found at a museum of art & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Al…

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MJ Lenderman | That Interview 7:28

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In this episode, we sit down with MJ Lenderman, the acclaimed musician set to play at DPAC on July 23, 2025. In a candid conversation, MJ opens up about his unexpected journey into music, which all started with a childhood fascination with Guitar Hero that eventually led to real-life lessons. He shares the unique challenges of navigating the music …

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King Crimson are currently recording their first new studio album in 22 years, Devo documentary set to be released on Netflix this fall, Paul McCartney tour dates & more! Week of 7/14/25 32:59

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King Crimson are currently recording their firstnew studio album in 22 years, Devo documentary set to be released on Netflix this fall, Paul McCartney reveals ‘Got Back’ tour dates in 2025 & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & so much more! Everything is up at www…

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Rob Thomas | That Interview 11:16

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Join us for a fantastic chat with Rob Thomas! We'll dive into his brand new solo album, "All Night Days," releasing September 5th, 2025. Rob also shares insights on his Matchbox Twenty song "Push" being featured in the Barbie Movie and recounts the story of how he was discovered. Plus, don't miss him live in Raleigh on August 6th at the Red Hat Amp…

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Marilyn Manson’s tour opener in Brighton was cancelled by the UK government, Black Sabbath members received hometown honors, Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood reunite at Glastonbury & more! Week of 7/7/25 57:49

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Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood reunited for some Faces classics at Glastonbury last weekend, Marilyn Manson’s tour opener in Brighton was cancelled by the UK government, Black Sabbath members received hometown honors ahead of their historic reunion concert and also released details of their early Sabbath demo tapes & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll…