Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light
Talk podcast discussing everything going on in the world of music
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On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan dive into the return of Rush to the live stage, while Guns N’ Roses prepare to hit the road—this time without a full lineup. They also cover Iron Maiden’s former frontman being added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot, and Paul McCartney taking the stage again, dropping a new single, and announcing an upcoming album.
Plus, RAYE is back with her second full-length release, and the guys...
It’s a special mailbag episode of “Sound Up!,” as Mark and Alan read and respond to emails from our beloved Pod Squad. Listener emails comment on the late Phil Campbell, some favorite new releases, a poetic recap of the ‘80s Cruise, the Johnny Blue Skies album, and a live review of Mana.
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan look at some of the biggest music news stories of the week, including the announcement of Jay-Z’s upcoming shows at Yankee Stadium, AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young’s hospitalization in Argentina, and the controversy around Chappell Roan’s security team. Alan reviews Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden, and we give the latest update on the fan vote for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame no...
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Gramm, who talks about finishing and putting out “Released,” his new album of solo material from the ‘80s, as well as the final Foreigner shows, his car collection, and much more.
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This Week On Sound Up, We Discuss The Return Of Harry Styles
K-pop Demon Hunters Perform And Take Home The Oscar For Best Song, New Records Were Set At A Historic Auction Of Iconic Guitars, And The Rock World Bids Farewell To Motorhead Guitarist Phil Campbell
Plus Our New Music Picks From Kacey Musgraves And The Warning
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” our special Black Crowes week continues as we speak with co-founder and guitarist Rich Robinson about the band’s new album “A Pound of Feathers,” their songwriting process, and the dynamic that’s led them into a career renaissance.
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Chris Robinson, co-founder and lead singer of the Black Crowes, to talk about the band’s new album, “A Pound of Feathers.” Mark recaps highlights from the ‘80s Cruise, including performances by Billy Ocean, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Gary Numan. The week’s New Music picks come from Olivia Rodrigo and Mia Wray.
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Ani DiFranco, one of the most fiercely independent and influential artists of the last three decades. Having built a career on fearless songwriting, dedicated activism, and total creative freedom, now DiFranco has added another chapter to her story with the new book “The Spirit of Ani,” giving fans fresh insight into her journey, her music, and the forces that shaped her.
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On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan Light and Producer Roger Coletti discuss the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and share listener reactions. Alan also reviews two music documentaries: EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann, and the Paul McCartney and Wings documentary, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Plus, new music picks from Gorillaz and Tori Amos.
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan speak with Don Barnes, founding member of .38 Special, about the band’s recent album, “Milestone”—their first new music in more than 20 years—as well as their ongoing 50th anniversary tour, the creation of some of their biggest hits, and much more.
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan discuss the biggest music stories of recent weeks—Bruce Springsteen’s announcement of his new tour and the response from the White House, and the surprise release of U2’s new EP “Days of Ash”—as well as Steve Perry’s confirmation that he will not be joining Journey’s farewell tour. Mark recounts his appearance with fellow VJ Alan Hunter over the weekend in New Jersey, and Alan recaps a ...
On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Wolf Van Halen for a wide-ranging conversation about “The End” - the new album from his band, Mammoth - as well as their upcoming tour and his experiences carrying on one of rock’s greatest legacies.
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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan return to kick off Season 3 with a look back at some of the biggest stories in music so far in 2026, including Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl and Grammy triumphs and the cancellation of Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary tour. Alan reviews Brandi Carlile at Madison Square Garden, and we have New Music picks from Villanelle and Jill Scott.
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This week, Mark and Alan take a look back at 2025 and reveal their favorite concert, album, and song of the year—and then turn the spotlight over to our listeners’ picks. Alan reviews shows by Susanna Hoffs and Joe Bonamassa, and recaps new documentaries about Counting Crows and Taylor Swift. In music news, the members of Jane’s Addiction apologize to each other and formally break up, Cher gives a controversial performance on SNL, ...
This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, and take a look at the year’s top-selling Classic Rock albums. Pod Squadders ...
This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge.
Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan.
In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new music, Lou Gramm rejooins Foreigner, Bob Dylan announces 2026 tour dates, and Bright Eyes reveal...
This week, we discuss Radiohead breaking Metallica’s O2 attendance record, the newly announced headliners for the Leeds and Reading Festivals, 50 Cent dropping a trailer for his P. Diddy doc, and Brandi Carlile, Charli XCX, and others being announced for the Super Bowl pregame. Plus, a Sound Up Pod Squad VIP returns, and we highlight new music picks from Fanclubwallet, Lemon Twigs, and Sex Mask.
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This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Debbie Gibson to discuss her new memoir “Eternally Electric,” her thoughts on today’s pop stars, and much more. In music news, Guns n’ Roses announce new tour dates and new music, Childish Gambino reveals that he suffered a stroke, and we say goodbye to Jimmy Cliff, Jellybean Johnson, and Todd Snider. Our new music picks include a quick look at the Beatles’ “Anthology 4” and songs from De La S...
This week, Mark and Alan are joined by country superstars Lady A to discuss their new holiday album “On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2.” In music news, Kiss perform - without make-up - at a Las Vegas fan gathering; Radiohead return to the stage in Europe; and Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon announce halftime performances for this year’s NFL Thanksgiving Day games. Our new music picks include songs from Charli XCX, Tobias Jesso ...
This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton to look at this year’s Black Friday releases and talk about the state of the vinyl industry. Alan went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Mark recaps his trip to Cancun for The Sands (formerly ‘80s in the Sand), and we consider this year’s Grammy nominations. Plus our new music picks include Hayley Williams, Rosalia, and Katy Perry...
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