Rockin' the Suburbs

Scotland is where we find the July 2026 New Music train and that means Steven Routledge, the new music OG, is on board. He’s joined by Kevin Porter and the pair dish on new releases from Hurry, Matt Berninger, Ian Sweet, The Royal Firecrackers and Finn Wolfhard.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Patrick puts the keys in the ignition and starts up the July 2026 New Music train and brings it up to speed for this month’s journey. His pick from July new releases is the debut album by British trio Mary in the Junkyard. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. In the final episode of the series, Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner discuss Sweet’s final release of the decade, In Reverse. You can find a link to a Matthew Sweet playlist the guys put together by visiting the webpage for this episode at suburbspod.com. Many thanks Kevin, Niklas and Justin!Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Today’s focus is on 1997’s Blue Sky on Mars and Niklas and Kevin discuss the album, while Justin makes a confession. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. In the third part of the series, Kevin, Niklas and Justin break down 1995’s powerhouse LP, 100% Fun. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner take on Sweet’s turn toward darker corners on 1993’s Altered Beast (and its companion piece, Son of Altered Beast). Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner begin by examining an all-time classic: 1991’s Girlfriend. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Ten of their 10-part series is about 21st century punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Nine of their 10-part series is about '90s punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Eight of their 10-part series is about D.C. punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Seven of their 10-part series is about punk in other parts of the U.S.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Six of their 10-part series is about Midwestern punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Five of their 10-part series is about Northern California punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Four of their 10-part series is about SoCal punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Three of their 10-part series is about international hardcore.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part Two of their 10-part series is about British and Australian punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

It's summer vacation time for Jim and Patrick. And so Paul Hayden and Vasant Ramamurthy are guest hosts for Punks Weeks. Yes, plural.Part One of their 10-part series is about proto punk and first-wave punk.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part Three, the guys discuss the rest of Little Feat’s second album, Sailin’ Shoes. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part Two, Patrick and Kevin wrap the conversation around Little Feat’s debut album and take the shrink wrap off the group’s second LP, Sailin’ Shoes, and slap it on the turntable. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Kevin Clement joins Patrick to break down the first two albums by legendary rock band Little Feat. In Part One, Kevin and Patrick delve into the band’s self-titled debut album, released in 1971 on Warner Bros Records. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

It’s the final trip for the June 2026 New Music Train and Sunny Varney is leading the way back to the depot with songs from Jared James NIchols, Lex Legion, Datura4 and Taxi Girls. Then, Patrick debuts a new feature of New Music Week as he chooses a re-issue that was released last month. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The June 2026 New Music Train enjoyed the trip to Scotland so much that it stayed in Europe and swung through Dublin and Sweden to pick up Liam McIndoe and Niklas Nygards. The dual DJs rock the train with new tracks from Slift, Delaney Davidson, Phoebe Bridgers and Kiwi Jr.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

It’s a summer ride to Scotland for the June 2026 New Music Train, as Roger Grace is waiting on the platform. He’s got a parcel of four picks, including two from his wife Hilary, that consist of The Linda Lindas, The Snuts, Scarlet Rebels and Five Finger Death Punch. Thanks Roger and Hilary!Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The June 2026 New Music Train goes from Illinois to New York City in search of the best recent releases. Paul Hayden and Jason Goebel jump on board to provide exactly that, discussing new music from Orquestra Pacifico Tropical, Telematch, Slayyyter, Red Clay Strays and JJerome87.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

It’s a trip through Wisconsin for the June 2026 New Music Train and that means Bob Peterson is on board. He serves up new work from Space Moth, Nester and Gravity Freeze.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The June 2026 New Music Train is on the tracks and the listeners have taken control. Steven Routledge chugs away from the station, headed towards Baltimore, U.S.A. to pick up Kevin Porter. They fill the train with sounds from new tracks by Slow Pulp, Trooper Salute, Knitting, Widowspeak and Quiet Houses.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim gets the Music Train rolling, with songs released in June by Jack White, Julia Jacklin, Mesh, Wishy and Slow Pulp. Plus, a Paul Westerberg cover by Micky Dolenz!Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

The Heroes of Rock Series examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today: Eddie Cochran. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Patrick and Nick Scalera are suffering from World Cup withdrawal as the tournament takes a break before the quarterfinals, so they got together to talk about the tournament and some of the songs that have been a big part of the spectacle throughout the years. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Sam Cooke. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Curtis Mayfield. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

We take a trip to Patrick’s Book Nook today, where he just finished reading an oral history of New Zealand pioneers The Clean. Richard Langston authored this excellent volume entitled In the Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Patrick was watching a film recently when one of the songs on the soundtrack made him sit up and Shazam. What he discovered was a track that is now headed into the Perfect Pop Pantheon. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

On Canada Day, we dip a toe into the history of Canada’s National Anthem. Happy Canada Day to all! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com

Patrick pays tribute to the Saxophone Colossus, Sonny Rollins, who passed last month. Rest in Power, Sonny.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Brittany and Hans Rees of Frank Muffin talk about the band's new EP, which you can order at frankmuffin.bandcamp.com to have shipped to your home or for pickup at Suburbs Fest.Info about Suburbs Fest and how to order the Frank Muffin EP to be delivered at Fest is at suburbspod.com/festGet with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

It’s the final run for the May 2026 New Music Train and Kevin Porter is on board with Patrick as they head down the Eastern seaboard toward the depot to get the train fueled up and refreshed for next month’s journey. Music from Thomas Dollbaum, The Bug Club, Menzies and Marisa Anderson blasts on the sound system as the depot rolls into view. Thanks to everyone who contributed to May 2026 New Music!Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train towards Illinois, where Sunny Varney is on the platform with a pile of new music. Liam and Sunny serve up picks from Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect and Spell.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The May 2026 New Music Train is making its monthly swing through South Carolina and that means two things: Harris and Rachel King! The fantastic husband and wife duo pick out songs from May 2026 by Aldous Harding, Cola, Broken Social Scene, Moon Machine and Blondeshell.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The May 2026 New Music Train takes a solo spin across the Atlantic to Scotland, where Roger Grace is waiting on the platform with this usual cornucopia of new tracks. Today’s soundtrack consists of Venus Grrrls, Red Vanilla and The Darkness. Rock on, peoples. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Steven Routledge traded the May 2026 New Music Train for a motorbike, but we’ve got the train fueled up and ready to roll for Paul Hayden and Jason Goebel as new music picks roll on. So as the train rumbles from Illinois to NYC, listen to new tunes from Upupayama, Don Williams, Holly Humberstone, Doublespeak and Brother Wallace.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

After his epic ride to Sweden, Steven Routledge and Niklas Nygards recorded their May 2026 New Music picks in person from the Nygard residence. They pick songs from Rural France, Terra, El Altar Del Holocausto, Occrasy and Neil Young. Thanks Steven and Niklas!Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Fancy hopping on a motorbike and heading to Sweden for a little summer holiday? Steven Routledge and his dad did and luckily for us, Steven made recordings along the way. Listen in as he goes from Sterling in Scotland to Niklas in Sweden. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Jim gets the Music Train rolling, with songs released in May by Body Type, Arab Strap, Cal Everett and Car Seat Headrest.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

Suburbs Fest Knoxville is coming up. Today, we talk with John Harbison, owner of the Corner Lounge, which will host two Fest events on Aug. 1.Come to Suburbs Fest 2026! Details at suburbspod.com/festGet with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. In the final section of the interview, Jason Molina’s connection to the landscape of Ohio and why the truth should never get in the way of a good ghost story.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. In the second part of the interview, Tommy discusses the process of getting a film accepted at a festival and his long-term vision for his film. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. Today’s episode is the first part of their conversation. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

In the fall of 1969, Rolling Stone magazine published a review of an album that didn’t exist. It set in motion a chain of events that led to one of the most unusual records in rock and roll history. Patrick brings you the story of the Masked Marauders.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at [email protected] us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.