APM: Sound Opinions on Demand

Sound Opinions with Grizzly Bear

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Tune in to hear those signature Grizzly Bear harmonies and melodies. Jim and Greg talk to the band in front of a live studio audience at the House of Blues in Chicago. And later they take on metal giants Slayer.

Sound Opinions lists our Favorite Scary Songs

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Celebrate Halloween with Sound Opinions. Jim and Greg will play their favorite Scary Rock Songs and hear some of your picks.

Sound Opinions with Phoenix

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Don't fight the French invasion...embrace it. Jim and Greg welcome French pop band Phoenix and review the latest from Air.

Sound Opinions with Ani DiFranco

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Punk-folk singer Ani DiFranco visits the studio to talk about her independent music model, the hazards of touring and motherhood. Later, Jim and Greg review a surprising release from Bob Dylan.

Sound Opinions looks at the Weird Instruments of Rock

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0600

If you find yourself saying, “More cowbell, please!” This is the show for you. Jim and Greg highlight some of rock’s more unusual instruments. Plus, they review new albums from Muse and Death.

Sound Opinions talks Music & Videogames

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Jim and Greg discuss the phenomenon of rock video games with Greg LoPiccolo of Harmonix. Plus they review the latest from The Flaming Lips and the major label debut by The Gossip.

Sound Opinions previews a batch of Fall Record Releases

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Find out if fall's big new releases are worth your money. Jim and Greg review new albums from Pearl Jam, Mariah Carey, Monsters of Folk and more.

Sound Opinions looks the present, past, and future of U2

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Love 'em or hate 'em, Bono and U2 are one of the biggest forces in music today. Tune in to hear Jim and Greg trace their path from Dublin kids to stadium giants. Later they review the new album from heavy metal band Anvil.

Sound Opinions Dissects a Classic Album from Big Star

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

They're one of the most influential American rock bands in history...and maybe you've never heard of them. Jim and Greg celebrate the legacy of Big Star with a double Classic Album Dissection of #1 Record and Radio City.

Sound Opinions celebrates Labor Day with Songs About Work

webmaster@soundopinions.org (Chicago Public Radio) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Let Jim and Greg do the heavy-lifting this Labor Day. Tune in to hear their Favorite Songs About Work. Later they review new records from Phish and The Vivian Girls.