Music Rewind Podcast

Music Rewind Podcast

Hosted by Steve Epley, Music Rewind is a podcast that brings together music enthusiasts, musicians, and industry professionals worldwide to discuss their favorite albums and the personal significance behind them. In every episode, guests share their journey of discovering these musical treasures, highlight what makes them unique, and reveal the profound influence these albums have had on their lives. Perfect for fans searching for in-depth album discussions and personal stories from the music world. A podcast from the Sidereal Media Group.

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August 27, 2025 44 mins

Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that shaped music history:

  • Billy Joel – The Stranger: Explore the breakthrough album that launched Billy Joel into stardom with...
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Welcome back, Music Rewind listeners! Host Steve here. While we’re on a brief hiatus between seasons, we’re thrilled to revisit some of our favorite episodes with remastered audio for an enhanced listening experience. This week, we’re diving back into a deeply personal and insightful conversation with my good friend and talented audio engineer, Demetrius Milton, as we explore Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes.

 

In this remastere...

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As we take a breather between seasons of Music Rewind, I’m beyond excited to share a fresh project that’s been simmering in my mind for a while now: the Album Archives Podcast. This micro-podcast is a love letter to the albums that have shaped our lives, and I’m thrilled to dive into this new adventure with...

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In this season finale episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we hit the road with Jackson Browne’s iconic 1977 album, Running On Empty. We close out Season 4 by again flipping the script and putting our regular host in the hot seat to talk about why this album is special to him, and why it still resonates with people five decades later. 

Season 4 — Episode 12 Album: Running On Empty Artist: Jackson Browne Year: 1977 Listen to the alb...

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In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we delve into the iconic 1991 album, Into The Great Wide Open by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. We're thrilled to have special guest Brian Colburn, a renowned music podcaster and long-time Petty enthusiast. 

Season 4 — Episode 11 Album: Into The Great Wide Open Artist: Top Petty & The Heartbreakers Year: 1991 Listen to the album on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42wLsPp 

Brian Colburn...

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In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we delve into the landmark 1973 progressive rock album, Tales From Topographic Oceans by Yes.  This iconic double album with only 4 tracks has stirred discussions and debates among music enthusiasts for decades! Drum Talk TV CEO Dan Shinder joins us to find out why this masterpiece is his “stuck on an island” record. 

Season 4 — Episode 10 Album: Tales From Topographic Oceans Artist: Yes...

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Music Rewind Livestreams returns with Out On The Tiles #7!

Just in time for Christmas. Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discussion!

Topics covered

Year In Music 1967

Christmas Music

Al...

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In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast where we sit down with indie-pop musician Rauly! A deep dive deep discussion into Post Malone's groundbreaking 2018 album, "beerbongs & bentleys." Discover the stories behind the tracks, Rauly's unique insights, and why this album remains a fan favorite. 

Season 4 — Episode 9 Album: beerbongs & bentleys Artist: Post Malone Year: 2018

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we...

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Join us for an exceptional episode of The Music Rewind Podcast as we journey back to Colonial America. Special guest Anthony Winegar, historian from The Deerskin Diary, discusses Diane Taraz's "Songs Of The Revolution." Discover the captivating collection of songs that defined the American Revolution era.

Season 4 — Episode 8 Album: Songs Of The Revolutions Artist: Diane Taraz Year: 2010

Our guest, Anthony Winegar is an amateur his...

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In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive deep into Queen’s iconic album, “A Night At The Opera.” Join us as we chat with John Mlynczak, President and CEO of NAMM, about the album’s groundbreaking tracks, its impact on rock music, and behind-the-scenes stories. Tune in for an insightful discussion on one of rock’s greatest masterpieces!

Season 4 — Episode 7 Album: A Night At The Opera Artist: Queen Year: 1975

John Mlyncz...

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September 2, 2024 47 mins

In This Episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome pop-punk sensation Karkar! Steve and Karkar dive deep into the iconic Green Day album, American Idiot (2004).

Discover how this legendary album inspired Karkar’s mission to revive the pop-punk genre, just as it captivated him at the age of five. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the impact of Green Day and the future of pop-punk music.

Season 4 — Episode 6 Album: American ...

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Midnight Mastermind is a segment on BBC Radio 2 where a guest is invited on to try to stump the host with several questions on a topic. Host Steve Epley was invited on to participate with the topic being an artist covered on Music Rewind. 

The chosen topic was the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, from our Season 2 finale. 

Enjoy this Bonus Segment, it was a lot of fun.  Our Season 2 Finale discussing the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ht...

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The Complete Volume 1 of Music Through The Generations.  

Music Through The Generations is a Bonus series that takes a few music rewind regulars out into the field to interview a wide range of people of various ages and locations, a full generational gap of 80 years. We asks them all the same 5 musical questions, and the answers are fascinating. We took the three published episodes and combined them into one volume for easily liste...

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In This Episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome Indie-Pop star Lola Violet! In this episode, Lola delves into the timeless classic, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles.

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Music Rewind Livestreams returns with Out On The Tiles #6! In this special episode, we reveal our Top 20 results for the Top Albums of All Time.

Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discuss...

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In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, host Bruce Carlson takes you on an in-depth journey through Elvis Presley’s iconic album, “Moody Blue.”

Discover the stories behind the songs, the recording process, and the impact this album had on Elvis’s career and music history. Featuring exclusive insights and expert commentary, this episode is a must-listen for Elvis fans and music historians. Tune in to explore the legacy of the K...

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In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive into the critically acclaimed 2006 album, Back To Black by Amy Winehouse, with guest Rob Bailey of the Sample Mining Podcast. 

Explore the profound impact of this iconic album and its lasting influence on the music industry. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on Amy Winehouse’s legacy and the timeless appeal of Back To Black.

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In This Episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome educator and music enthusiast Tom Jeppson! Steve and Tom the influential 1996 album, Recovering The Satellites by Counting Crows. 

Discover how this standout album maintained its top spot in Tom’s 5-disc changer amidst the vibrant 90s music scene. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the lasting impact of Counting Crows and thei...

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Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, duds, whatever comes up on any old Friday or Saturday night. 

Panelists This Go-Round: Steve Epley Bryce Evans Alan Zeigler  Mike Boroski Steve Rosen

Topics covered:  Live Albums Songs you can’t stop and must let finish Overplayed songs Supergoups What has music meant to you...

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February 5, 2024 59 mins

Join us for the exciting Season 4 premiere of Music Rewind as we welcome legendary rock journalist Steve Rosen. In this episode, Steve dives deep into The Who’s iconic 1971 album, ‘Who’s Next,’ sharing insights from his 50-year career and discussing his latest book, ‘Tonechaser,’ which chronicles his friendship with Eddie Van Halen.

Steve Rosen, a revered figure in rock journalism, ha...

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