Rockin' the Suburbs

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2490: The One-Armed Piano Virtuoso

Patrick relates the story of Paul Wittgenstein, a classical pianist who lost his arm during World War I, but despite his handicap, went on to become a world-renowned musi

Nov 6
14 min

2489: More on Bob Dylan’s Royal Albert Hall Concert, 1966 - Dylan Album Hall of Fame

Harris King gets in touch today to add his thoughts to Paul Hayden’s recent induction of Bob Dylan Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert (episode 2485). Harris bough

Nov 5
13 min

2488: Rush Concert Report

Jim is joined by Mike Snider, Kevin Goff and Rob Gates, who recently saw shows on the Rush reunion tour. Spoiler alert: The band rocked! Playout song: "Limelight," from

Nov 4
32 min

2487: Election Day Special: Women’s Suffrage, KDKA and “Crazy Blues”

On this election day, if you found yourself wondering what the 19th Amendment, the birth of commercial radio and “Crazy Blues” by Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds have in

Nov 3
12 min

2486: Book Nook: John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes

Patrick bought a new book recently and wants to tell you about it. John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes is a different kind of autobiography, but contains multitudes for th

Nov 2
11 min

2485: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Paul Hayden on Bob Dylan Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert

A new album has been inducted into the Rockin’ the Suburbs Bob Dylan Hall of Fame! Paul Hayden selects the legendary concert from 1966, recorded in Manchester on May 17.

Oct 30
24 min

2484: September 2026 New Music 8: Echo and the Bunnymen, The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon, Haruomi Hosono

It’s the last run for the September 2026 New Music Train as it heads back to the depot for some rest before its Rocktober excursions next month. Closing out the new music

Oct 29
18 min

2483: September 2026 New Music 7: The War on Drugs, Sylvan Esso, Role Model

The September 2026 New Music Train is taking in the Big Apple today, picking up Jason Goebel at Grand Central and touring around the five boroughs while the music blasts.

Oct 28
13 min

2482: September 2026 New Music 6: The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain, Castle

The itinerary takes the September 2026 New Music Train from Scotland to Illinois, with Roger Grace and Sunny Varney leading the way. That’s a dynamic new music combinatio

Oct 27
19 min

2481: September 2026 New Music 5: Arab Strap, Chat Pile, Nadia Reid With NZTrio

The September 2026 New Music Train is on a Dublin journey today, with Liam McIndoe at the controls. He’s got a big sack of new tracks, featuring the magically melancholy

Oct 26
11 min

2480: September 2026 New Music 4: This is the Kit, Sylvan Esso, The Tubs, Mike Viola

The September 2026 New Music Train is in for some suffering today – Suffern, New York, that is! That’s where Kurt Gallagher is waiting on the platform with an armful of n

Oct 23
13 min

2479: September 2026 New Music 3: Joe Goddard, Pitschouse, The Drin, Protomartyr, Blondeshell

A pair of Kings are at the controls of the September 2026 New Music Train today and tasty new tunes is the destination. Rachel and Harris have the stereo cranked up and n

Oct 22
16 min

2478: September 2026 New Music 2: Lily Seabird, Ian Noe, Jawdropped, This Is Lorelei, Al Doyle

The September 2026 New Music train is back on the tracks and the listeners take over today. Up first, as always, is Steven Routledge. He picks the growling indie rock of

Oct 21
15 min

2477: September New Music - My Morning Jacket, Slimdan, Sundots, Caroline Rose

Jim gets the September New Music Train rolling with songs by Slimdan, Sundots, Caroline Rose and My Morning Jacket with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Songs: - Slimdan

Oct 20
15 min

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Oct 19
1 min

2476: The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings, Part Three

Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear th

Oct 16
34 min

2475: The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings, Part Two

Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear th

Oct 15
24 min

2474: The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings, Part One

Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear th

Oct 14
24 min

2473: A Very Brief History of Rocktober

Patrick set out to find the origins of the term Rocktober and though he was distracted halfway through his research, he found out a few things of interest. Hit play to le

Oct 13
15 min

2472: Live from Suburbs Fest - Jodie Manross

Day Five of our recordings from Suburbs Fest 2026. Today, enjoy a performance by singer-songwriter Jodie Manross, recording at the Corner Lounge in Knoxville TN. Songs:

Oct 9
31 min

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days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Rockin' the Suburbs ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 7, 2026).

#148 ▼ 1 Music Commentary US

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Longtime listener since its inception, and of its predecessor podcast, Dad Rock. Thoughtful, spirited conversation, often revelatory and always lighthearted (except when they do an RIP episode, which sadly happens now again). Like cracking a beer at a picnic table with a couple of your music fan friends.

Benjie Ignacio · May 2023

An update regarding availability of the song “Something Could Happen” (one of quite a few previously unreleased gems): Apple Music has had it available for online streaming as part of the 70 song Super Deluxe version since Friday’s release for its subscribers/trial memberships. Thanks to this informative podcast. Have a few of the other questions up for future listens. These guys are thoughtful in their discussion and obviously avid listeners of music.

WillRams · Oct 2020

I have been a long time listener. I learn so much about music from these guys in less than 30 minute episodes each day. Never a dull moment.

Not Financial Advice NFA · Apr 2019

Got into this listening to their Beatles and Led Zeppelin ranking podcasts, but have enjoyed quite a few others especially the 4AD book review and Rush ones, Warning: Although this podcast is free, you might find yourself spending money downloading many of the songs featured on these podcasts. :)

xsoc · Mar 2019

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