Rockin' the Suburbs

2451: The Mountain Goats in Five Songs, Part Three: “No Children”

The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain

2450: The Mountain Goats in Five Songs, Part Two: “Dance Music”

The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain

2449: The Mountain Goats in Five Songs, Part One: “This Year”

The first of a new series designed to introduce listeners to bands they have heard of, but might not know where to start with their catalogue. We begin with the Mountain

2448: 'More Punk Than the Public Library'

We talk with J. Hunter Bennett, longtime friend of the pod, about his new book "More Punk Than the Public Library: The Adventures of a Little Free Punk Rock Bookstore." H

2447: A Brief Review of the Songs of the Summer, 1958-2025

As Labor Day rolls into view, most people’s thoughts turn to the coming autumn, unpacking your hoodie collection and all things Pumpkin. Here at Rockin’ the Suburbs, Labo

2446: Book Nook: Reading Lester Bangs

Patrick recently had occasion to look through his books on legendary writer Lester Bangs and before he returned them to the shelves, he shares his thoughts on three volum

2445: Second Album Syndrome: Jefferson Airplane and Fairport Convention

Mark Neese takes on Second Album Syndrome, linking two bands who changed singers after their debut albums. Both Jefferson Airplane (“Surrealistic Pillow”) and Fairport Co

2444: More Matthew Sweet in the 90s

Episodes 2439-2433 were dedicated to Matthew Sweet’s 90s albums and Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner hosted while Jim and Patrick were on summer vacation.

2443: 50th Anniversary: Boston’s Debut Album

50 years ago this week, a debut album was released that changed the face of rock and roll. Tom Scholz recorded a series of tracks in the basement of a house outside Bosto

2442: Rest in Power: Dolly Parton

American musical icon Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Patrick takes a look at four different musical periods of Dolly’s career – her early s

2441: July New Music - Dinosaur Jr., The Goods, The Tubs, Billboard Style

It's a double caboose on the New Music Train! Jim talks about songs released in July by the Goods, the Tubs, Billboard Style and Dinosaur Jr. Get with Rockin' the Suburb

2440: July 2026 New Music - Valerie June, Stef Chura, Jawdropped, Freak Slug

Jim is in the caboose of the New Music Train this month, with songs released in July by Stef Chura, Jawdropped, Freak Slug and Valerie June. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs

2439: July 2026 New Music 6: Parker Barrow, The Dead Reds, Black Sites, Low Cut Connie, Swampmeet, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Son Volt, Sharp Pins

The July 2026 New Music Train is close to the end of its journey, but not before Harris and Rachel King and Sunny Varney hop on board with a bevy of fresh tracks. The tri

2438: July 2026 New Music 5: The Mountain Goats, Lacey Ann Johnson, The Wiggles with Jesse Welles, Low Cut Connie, Twisted Teens, Madonna

The July 2026 New Music Train makes a classic musical journey, travelling from near Kansas City to the Big Apple. That puts Scot Isom and Jason Goebel on board, both with

2437: July 2026 New Music 4: Lucia and the Best Boys, Kris Barras Band, The NaNaz

After just returning from Scotland, the July 2026 New Music Train fancied another trip to the land that gave the world Rod Stewart and Orange Juice. Roger Grace hops aboa

2436: July 2026 New Music 3: Babe Rainbow, Adrian Younge, Panda Bear and Sonic Boom, Emma Swift

The July 2026 New Music Train is prowling the heartland in today’s episode, with Bob Peterson (Wisconsin) and Paul Hayden (Illinois) on board. This pair of new music mave

2435: July 2026 New Music 2: Hurry, Matt Berninger, Ian Sweet, The Royal Firecrackers, Finn Wolfhard

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 n

2434: July 2026 New Music 1: Mary in the Junkyard

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 t

2433: Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s, Part Five: In Reverse

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 o

2432: Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s, Part Four: Blue Sky on Mars

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 19