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18/08/2026

Very Sad news. Frank Beard of ZZ Top has passed away according to TMZ. Talk about a drummer who played exactly what the song needed... with style. Rest In Peace.

https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/18/frank-beard-dead/

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29/07/2026

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/glen-hansard-dead-once-best-song-oscar-winner-1236823238/

So sad! One of the things that I always loved but also hated about Volume was... I hated sharing terrible news with the audience .. but I loved that we created a place to celebrate the life and music of those we cherished and that had an impact on our lives. Glen came up to Debatable and was also a Guest on Sound Up last season. Amazing talent...that will be missed. Rest In Peace.

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who starred in the film "Once" and won the Oscar for best song, died on Wednesday in a motorcycle crash. He was 56.

21/07/2026

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Ethan Millman, music editor of The Hollywood Reporter, to catch us up on the latest legislative efforts to combat ticket scalping. Mark recaps a rain-soaked Train/Barenaked Ladies/Matt Nathanson concert at Jones Beach and we get a listener review of LP Giobbi in Toronto. In music news, we discuss the much-talked-about halftime show at the World Cup Finals and note the deaths of Dave Kendall of MTV’s “120 Minutes” and Jennifer Finch of pioneering alt-rock band L7. Our new music picks this week come from Fiona Apple and Snow Patrol featuring Kylie Minogue.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-up-with-mark-goodman-and-alan-light/id1722323970?i=1000777664284

15/07/2026

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Thomas Dolby to talk about reforming his band The Lost Toy People for the Totally Tubular festival, as well as his history working with Joni Mitchell and David Bowie and his thoughts on music and AI. Roger reviews Bon Jovi at MSG, and Alan has thoughts on the new Rolling Stones album. In music news, The Cure make a change in their touring line-up, Jennifer Finch from L7 reveals an illness, and the Michael Jackson movie—with a billion-dollar box office—becomes the biggest biopic of all time. Our new music picks this week come from Jack White and Nothing But Thieves.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AEmq2LhQqhQRrAuZR1X7F?si=ecd851d1bd98468d

07/07/2026

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Grammy-winning songwriter and Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson to talk about making new music with the band and his remarkable history working with Adele, the Chicks, and so many more.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-up-with-mark-goodman-and-alan-light/id1722323970?i=1000775749476

01/07/2026

New Episode of Sound Up! is Here!

This week on Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome acclaimed filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine to discuss their new documentary “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man” — a fascinating look at the incredible career of the legendary producer and manager whose journey includes unforgettable collaborations with The Beatles, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and so many more.

Plus, Mark shares his thoughts on Bleachers at Madison Square Garden, and we dive into the latest music headlines, including:
Stevie Nicks possibly joining Taylor Swift’s wedding celebration
Dua Lipa taking her book club to the next level
HBO announcing a new eight-part Jay-Z documentary series directed by Rick Rubin

And, of course, we have this week’s new music picks featuring tracks from beabadoobee, Tame Impala, and Beth Hart featuring Slash.

Tune in for another episode packed with music, stories, and the latest from the world of entertainment! 🎧
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0isR0gXRD6ILMneY2dgiXg?si=4dd5ebf6b12c4182

23/06/2026

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Eagle Don Felder to talk about his tour with the Guess Who, writing “Hotel California,” his “Vault” project covering 50 years of unreleased music, and more.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-up-with-mark-goodman-and-alan-light/id1722323970?i=1000773896095

17/06/2026

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Erin Potts and Deyden Tethong to talk about their new podcast “Freedom Needs a Soundtrack,” which looks back at the Tibetan Freedom concerts 30 years later.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-up-with-mark-goodman-and-alan-light/id1722323970?i=1000772910716

10/06/2026

This week, Alan brings you an exclusive review of the Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us concerts and the grand opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music!

Plus:
🎤 Dua Lipa ties the knot
🎵 Taylor Swift surprises fans with a brand-new song
🎪 Gov Ball takes over New York City
💬 Your comments
🎧 Our New Music Picks of the Week

Don't miss this packed episode covering the biggest stories in music and pop culture. Listen now and Sound Up!


https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RFK31tHeQgUjM7KjxAhtm?si=0cb420a7d3904a45

02/06/2026

From the grand opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to the latest music headlines, this week's episode of Sound Up! is packed with stories every music fan will want to hear.

Mark and Alan welcome Bob Santelli to discuss the vision behind the new center and the all-star events celebrating its launch. Plus, a look at the new Ann Wilson documentary, a listener review of David Byrne live in Baltimore, Mick Jagger's thoughts on touring again, and a tribute to jazz saxophone giant Sonny Rollins.

Also this week: Alan shares his take on Paul McCartney's new album, and we spotlight new music from Infinity Song and Nothing But Thieves.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Sound Up!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-up-with-mark-goodman-and-alan-light/id1722323970?i=1000770721982