Sound Opinions is the World's only rock and roll talkshow. Hosted by Jim DeRogatis of WBEZ and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune. Each week Jim and Greg bring you the latest music news and reviews. Plus tune in to hear exclusive interviews and performances. Sound Opinions is a production of WBEZ Chicago and distributed by PRX. Updated weekly.
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2024-12-20 | Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite tracks that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Kendrick Lamar.Join our Facebook Group:Â https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon:Â https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSig... |
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2024-12-18 | In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Elephant 6 Recording Company founding member Will Cullen Hart, who was a co-founder of The Olivia Tremor Control with the late Bill Doss. Hart died November 29 at age 53.Become a member on Patreon:Â https://bit... |
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2024-12-13 | This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of offbeat holiday music, for their annual celebration of all things strange and festive.Join our Facebook Group:Â https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon... |
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2024-12-11 | Jim is whistling a different tune after considering this song in a new context.--Join our Facebook Group:Â https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon:Â https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter:Â https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayP... |
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2024-12-06 | This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2024. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc... |
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2024-12-04 | Jim shares a noisy track from Germany circa 1979.--Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobi... |
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2024-11-29 | 40 years ago, Prince released the psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for the anniversary.Join our Facebook Group:Â https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Pat... |
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2024-11-27 | Greg digs up a Belgian pop song from 1969 that became a popular sample amongst musicians for decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. |
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2024-11-22 |
Verböten, Opinions on The Cure, Tyler, the Creator & Amyl and the Sniffers Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jason Narducy and Tracey Bradford of Verböten, a band from Chicago's early '80s punk rock scene who recently reformed and released their debut album. The hosts also review new albums from The Cure, Amyl and th... |
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2024-11-20 | Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans.--Become a member on Patreon:Â https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter:Â https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal:Â https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop:Â bit.ly... |
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