Sound Up Pod

10/09/2025

This week, Mark Goodman and Alan Light have lots of shows and events to recap. Alan offers a report from the weekend’s incredible Bruce Springsteen “Born to Run” conference in New Jersey (capped by a memorable E Street Band performance) and reviews of NYC appearances by The Who and Oasis. Mark attended a special playback of the new David Byrne album, and Roger was present at the opening of Jesse Malin’s new music and theater piece. We discuss the MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on CBS for the first time, and pay tribute to the late Rick Davies of Supertramp. Our new music picks this week include Del Water Gap, The Struts with Brian May, Alter Bridge, and a song by Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante. Revolver Podcasts www.soounduppod.com

02/09/2025

Hey Folks, Sound Up will Return Next week with an all-new episode!

26/08/2025

This week, Mark Goodman, Alan Light, and producer Roger are joined by Raine Maida, frontman of Our Lady Peace, to discuss the band’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebration, new music, and more. www.sounduppod.com Revolver Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ag2yTEVWppaEeoFrC6Jse?si=4725781aa4684212

22/08/2025

On this week's episode of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman talks with System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian about his journey as an artist and his upcoming art show Wentworth Gallery Short Hills
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19/08/2025

Check out the all-new episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light featuring a conversation with System Of A Down frontman, composer, and artist, Serj Tankian, to discuss his upcoming art show and SOAD’s return to the East Coast. Revolver Podcasts
https://www.wentworthgallery.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serj-tankian/id1722323970?i=1000722606277

14/08/2025

Hear John Oates discuss his new album, Oates, the status of his relationship Hall & Oates member Daryl Hall, his friendship with William H. Macy, and more! www.sounduppod.com

12/08/2025

We had a great time chatting with Rock and Roll legend John Oates on Sound Up Pod!

This week, Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Oates to discuss his new album, “Oates,” his work with young artists, and the state of his partnership with Daryl Hall. In music news, MTV announced this year’s VMA nominees, the New York Mets celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium, and Bobby Whitlock of Derek & the Dominoes passed away. Our new music picks this week include Rachael Yamagata, Ashley Monroe, Bob Moses, Glass Animals, and Bad Suns. Revolver Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b8r2BWjL9r1uwlu7THyC9?si=908125341c454b1f

12/08/2025

This week, Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Oates to discuss his new album, “Oates,” his work with young artists, and the state of his partnership with Daryl Hall. In music news, MTV announced this year’s VMA nominees, the New York Mets celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium, and Bobby Whitlock of Derek & the Dominoes passed away. Our new music picks this week include Rachael Yamagata, Ashley Monroe, Bob Moses, Glass Animals, and Bad Suns. Revolver Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b8r2BWjL9r1uwlu7THyC9?si=908125341c454b1f

06/08/2025

This week, Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by author Peter Ames Carlin to discuss his new book on Bruce Springsteen, “Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of ‘Born to Run’,” on the occasion of the album’s 50th anniversary. Alan reviews the Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan Outlaw Festival, and Roger recaps a Goo Goo Dolls, Dashboard Confessional show. In music news, tragedy strikes Oasis at Wembley, Justin Timberlake reveals his Lyme disease diagnosis, and there’s new leadership at Rolling Stone. Our new music picks this week include Buddy Guy with Joe Walsh, the Wood Brothers, and a Jon Batiste/Randy Newman duet.
www.sounduppod.com RRevolver Podcasts

29/07/2025

GUESS WHO STOPPED BY SOUND UP!
This week, original MTV VJ Martha Quinn joins fellow founding VJ and Sound Up Pod host Mark Goodman to celebrate the 44th anniversary of MTV — reminiscing about the moments that transformed music and pop culture forever. @ Revolver Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bK4lgyKz1Z7qWafv87EQW?si=yvsjiauYQpWyAM7onnXmKQ

22/07/2025

On Episode #101 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light welcome Art Alexakis of Everclear to talk about the upcoming Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. Mark also shares his review of Cyndi Lauper Live.
In music news: The Who kick off their farewell tour, Steve Miller Band cancels shows due to extreme weather, and Deep Purple music makes an appearance in the new Stranger Things trailer. Oh—and yes—we break down the viral Coldplay jumbotron incident.
Plus, the Pod Squad shares their latest concert reviews and new music picks from King Princess, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Snoop Dogg.

22/07/2025

Rest In Peace Ozzy.

Word of Osbourne’s demise came weeks after the ailing front man reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates.