Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light: 2023 The Year in Music

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light. 2024 Festival season breakdown with Billboard Senior Music Editor Lyndsey Havens.: On this episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, we discuss a ton of music news including the recent Madonnafan lawsuit, the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees,Billy Joel announces his first new music in 17 years plus Billboard Magazine’s Senior Music Editor Lyndsey Havens joins us to help break down the 2024 music festival season and the consolidation of Pitchfork.com. And if that’s not enough, Mark, Alan and Lyndsey each give us their new music picks! Are festivals worth it for the fans and for the bands? Hear what we have to say right now on episode three! by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light Episode #002 Music News and Listener Questions on Stadium Shows and more. best,: On this episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we discuss the news of No Doubt getting back together for Coachella and we take live questions from the audience on our first Sound Up! Sound Off episode. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light: 2023 The Year in Music: THE 2023 SOUND UP! LOOK BACK AT THE YEAR IN MUSIC Happy Holidays! Before we officially launch in mid-January 2024, we couldn't let 2023 end without recapping the biggest stories, songs and musical moments of the year. From Taylor Swift and Beyonce's domination to U2's residency at the Sphere to the final Kiss show ever, we're covering it all! And since 2023 was filled with so much action, we're calling up one of our good friends to help us out. Joining us for the Sound Up! 2023 Look Back is Madison Vain from Esquire. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Beatles landing in the US with journalist and executive podcast producer Jordan Runtagh and Peloton Beatles workout curator Denis Morton.: On this episode of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America and discuss what The Beatles mean today. Joining the discussion is our Sound Up! podcast in-studio audience and two special guests, iHeartRadio podcast executive and journalist Jordan Runtagh and Peloton instructor and curator of several Beatles workouts, Denis Morton. We cover the latest music news including the all-star benefit song put together by Mark Knopfler and pay tribute to country music legend Toby Keith and outlaw country star Mojo Nixon. Since this is our weekly Sound Up! Sound Off episode, we also hear audio messages from listeners commenting on our recent Grammy episode, get their take on The Beatles, and read social comments from fans discussing their oldest concert t by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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2024 Grammy Recap, new Taylor Swift album on the way and the return of Billy Joel and Joni Mitchell.: On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light review the 66th Grammy Awards. It was a big night full of major moments like Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performing “Fast Car,” Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Grammy win and new album announcement, the return of Joni Mitchell and Billy Joel, and U2 taking us on a tour of the Sphere. We’ll discuss your social posts and see who the Sound Up! audience thought owned the Grammy stage! Plus news on J-Lo’s “SNL” performance, new music from Kerry King of Slayer, Killer Mike’s Grammy sweep and arrest on the same night! by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Music news on Madonna, David Lee Roth, Justin Timberlake and the audience sounds off on music festivals.: Music news on Madonna, David Lee Roth, Justin Timberlake and the audience sounds off on music festivals. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman & Alan Light: Episode #001 Stadium Tours with Jem Aswad: On our first official episode of "Sound Up! with Mark Goodman & Alan Light," we cover a ton of music news including the announcements of Bruce Springsteen and Linda Ronstadt biopics, the official cause of Sinead O'Connor's death, a Prince Broadway musical, and new music from Liam Gallagher, The Black Keys, and The Black Crowes. Plus, Variety’s Jem Aswad joins to discuss the explosion of stadium tours. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Are Groups A Thing Of The Past?: On this episode of Sound Up! Grammy winning producer and S-Curve Records President Steve Greenberg joins us to discuss: Are Groups A Thing of the Past? Plus, we have music news on the status or lack of status on Rage Against the Machine, Paul McCartney's inspiration behind the lyrics to "Yesterday," who Selena Gomez is a "Super Fan" of, and Mark has his live concert review of Jason Isbell live at Radio City Music Hall. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman & Alan Light Grammy Preview with LA Magazine’s Shirley Halprin and Grammy Producer David Wild: On this episode of “Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light,” it’s our 2024 Grammy Preview show. We go behind the scenes at Music’s Biggest Night with Grammy writer/producer David Wild and hear about the parties and events leading up to the awards with Los Angeles Magazine’s editor-in-chief Shirley Halperin. Plus the latest news on the Ramones, Taylor Swift, and Richard Marx, and Mark and Alan give their new music picks of the week. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Pearl Jam with Rolling Stone's Andy Greene: On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene to talk about the history and legacy of Pearl Jam following the announcement of their new album and world tour. Mark also gives his review of the Bob Marley biopic “One Love” and we discuss the film’s surprising box office success. Plus, news on a Bee Gees film project, sad news about Brian Wilson, and the alleged theft of the Eagles’ “Hotel California” lyrics heads to court. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Matt Pinfield talks Pearl Jam, news on Beyonce, AC/DC, The Beatles, Slayer and the audience Sounds Off Live!: On this episode of Sound Up!, the audience Sounds Off along with our guest Matt Pinfield as we ask the question: Is Pearl Jam the last true Classic Rock band? Plus, music news on a Slayer reunion, Beyonce making chart history, four Beatles movies on the way, AC/DC catalogue on Vinyl and an update on the health of Foreigner's Mick Jones. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Audience reaction to Rock Hall Noms, Mark reviews Stevie Nicks live and Chris Molanphy breaks down how Beyonce will impact country music and radio.: On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light Sound Off with our live audience on the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the Super Bowl and more. Chart expert Chris Molanphy joins to break down how Beyonce’s jump into country music will impact the music community, the charts and country radio. Plus, Mark gives us his review of Stevie Nicks live in concert. We also hear from our in-studio audience, play voice messages and read emails from the Sound Up! podcast community. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Grammy Nomination Picks, We Are The World doc, TikTok music war and audience reaction.: On this episode of Sound Up! hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light are joined by our studio audience to Sound Off and give their Grammy Picks in the big categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of The Year and Best New Artist. Plus we discuss the recent Netflix documentary The Greatest Night In Pop which takes a close look at writing and recording of the all-star We Are The World benefit single. We also cover some big music news stories including Roger Waters being dropped by BMG, Lana Del Rey announcing a country album titled Lasso, Billy Joel returning with a new song he almost did not sing and Universal Music Group pulling music and going to war with TikTok. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Super Bowl recap, NEW Beyonce, plus 2024 Rock Hall Nominees Peter Frampton, Lou Gramm and Rock Hall and Museum CEO Greg Harris.: On this episode of Sound Up!, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light discuss the Big Game, Usher’s halftime performance, Beyonce’s new country-inspired album, the commercials and of course Taylor Swift! But this week’s biggest music news was the announcement of the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Greg Harris, President and CEO of the Rock Hall and Museum, joins to discuss the list, along with nominees Lou Gramm of Foreigner and Peter Frampton. We also cover music headlines including Kanye West’s feud with the Donna Summer estate, new AC/DC tour dates, a new Vampire Weekend album on the way and more. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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How do you like to hear your favorite songs performed live...like the record or reimagined? Musician Jeff Slate joins to discuss. Pius new music picks, concert reviews and music news.: On this episode Mark and Alan welcome journalist and musician Jeff Slate to discuss how artists should play their hits live. Alan reviews The Black Crowes and -Kinney live in NYC. Producer Roger reviews the NYC Raven Drum Foundation first responders' benefit plus we have New Music Picks and Music News on Paul Simon, the announcement of the Glastonbury lineup, ELO announce a farewell tour, Dr Dre reveals he had several strokes while hospitalized in 2021, our thoughts on Timothee Chalamet photos from the set of the Bob Dylan biopic and we remember Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley. If that's not enough, the crew even has some of their favorite drummer jokes! by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Mark Goodman returns from the 80's Cruise and brings cruise co-host Lori Majewski with him.: Mark Goodman returns from the 80's Cruise and brings cruise co-host Lori Majewski with him. Plus we discuss Billie Eillish winning a second Oscar, Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen joining Ryan Gosling on "I'm Just Ken," music news on Billy Preston, Bryan Ferry, Jimmy Buffett and our new music picks of the week. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Sebastian Bach joins to discuss the 80's and performing with Air Supply. Plus news on Beyonce, Neil Young, and tributes to Eric Carmen and Karl Wallinger.: On this episode of Sound Up! Mark Goodman and Alan Light discuss what is so special about the 80's and why it is just as popular today. Iconic rock vocalist Sebastian Bach joins to discuss playing the recent 80's cruise with Air Supply, his take on the 80's and to update us on his forthcoming album. Also joining the 80's conversation is our live in studio Sound Up Pod Squad. In music news we discuss the title and release date of Beyonce's next album, Neil Young's return to Spotify and we pay tribute to music legends Eric Carmen and Karl Wallinger. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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A conviction in the Jam Master Jay murder case , Dylan & Willie hit the road & the audience Sounds Off on solo artists dominating the Pop Charts.: On this episode Sound Up with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, the Sound Up audience Sounds Off on the recent trend of artists, not bands dominating the Pop Charts. Plus, Mark and Alan discuss the recent conviction in the Jam Master Jay murder case, Don Henley taking the stand in the Eagles stolen lyrics trial, Wille Nelson, Bob Dylan and others hitting the road together and Ryan Gosling performing the Oscar nominated song "I'm Just Ken" at the Academy Awards. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode 21: Eddie Trunk pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins, documentary director Leigh Brooks talks about the new film "Hate to Love: Nickelback," and music news on Prince, The Who, and Bon Jovi, plus New Music Picks: Episode 21: On this episode, hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light and producer Roger Coletti are joined by old friend and rock radio personality Eddie Trunk, who pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins two years after the drummer's passing. We also talk to director Leigh Brooks about his new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback" and cover the latest news stories, including Pete Townshend considering a Who farewell tour and a new Prince film directed by Ryan Coogler. Plus, our new music picks from Olivia Rodrigo, Pearl Jam, and more. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Def Leppard's Rick Allen & musician Lauren Monroe talk Raven Drum Foundation & Pyromania turning 40. Rolling Stone's David Browne recaps the Eagles lyrics trial, Springsteen to play Asbury Park and the audience sound off on "dream concerts.": On Episode 16 of Sound Up! Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and singer songwriter Lauren Monroe join us to discuss the Raven Drum Foundation NYC all-star benefit and Rick talks about Def Leppard's Pyromania turning 40. Rolling Stone reporter David Browne gives us a first-hand account of the Eagles song lyrics trial which ended abruptly recently. Plus, news on Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band playing Asbury Park's Sea.Hear.Now. Festival and the Sound Up Pod Squad sounds off on their favorite Dream Concerts! by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #26 Who Are Today’s Guitar Heroes? Alan’s Olivia Rodrigo live at MSG review, news on the Aerosmith “Peace Out” tour, Metallica and Joni Mitchell pay tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, plus live comments from the Sound Up Pod Squad.: On Episode #26 of Sound Up! , the audience sounds off as we continue to celebrate International Guitar Month discussing new guitar heroes like Marcus King, H.E.R. Jason Isbell, Mark Speer and others. Alan has his review of Olivia Rodrigo live at new York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus discussions on Soul Asylum and news on Metallica and Joni Mitchell paying tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart'' returns to the chart, a new book on the origin of the Grateful Dead is coming, Aerosmith get ready to return to the road on their farewell “ Peace Out” tour and we have live comments, emails and voice messages from the Sound Up Pod Squad. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Our First Mail Bag show features Mark and Alan answering audience questions on the Rock Hall voting process...: ....and should Weird Al and the MTV VJ's be nominated, is it cool when artists mix Music and Politics on TV, advice on breaking into the business today and much more. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #29: 2024 Rock Hall Inductees Peter Frampton and Lou Gramm. Alan’s review of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department - a tribute to the late Dickey Betts, Roger's Judas Priest concert review and Mark and Alan's new music picks.: On Episode #29, we had the pleasure of chatting with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Peter Frampton and Foreigner's Lou Gramm. They shared their reactions to being inducted and gave us some inside information on their performances. Alan Light gives us his review of Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, producer Roger has a Judas Priest concert review and a Record Store Day recap. We also pay tribute to the late Dickey Betts, share our initial reactions to this year's Rock Hall announcement and give our new music picks of the week. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #23. Journalist Danyel Smith talks Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, Ian Hunter talks new album, Defiance Part 2. Ace Frehley, Tommy on Broadway and Khruangbin concert reviews…: On Episode 23 of Sound Up, author and journalist Danyel Smith Joins to talk about what everyone is talking about, Beyonce’s blockbuster release, Cowboy Carter. Rock icon, the one and only Ian Hunter joins to discuss his New Star-Studded release Defiance Part 2 which features members of Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Lucinda Williams, Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins and more. We get an Ace Frehley concert review from producer Roger, a Tommy on Broadway review from Mark and a Khruangbin review from Alan. In music news, we cover Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row, Lizzo quits, Sugarland returns and the Cowboy Carter Vinyl and CD release upsets some fans. It’s a packed podcast! by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #25 Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers talks about their new album, new video and tour. Plus news on Beyonce, Morgan Wallen, Billie Eilish, New Music Picks and more.: On Episode #25 of Sound Up, our friend Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers joins to talk about their forthcoming album and tour. We also discuss some big news stories including Kiss selling their entire catalog for a reported 300 million, Beyonce making country music history, Me B getting kicked out of a Spice Girls group chat, Morgan Wallen getting arrested and tributes to Firehouse vocalist C. J. Snare and Wallflowers guitarist Michael Ward. We also have our new music picks from Kittie, The Avett Brothers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise featuring Kacey Musgraves, The Marias, Fabiana Palladio, Katie Pruitt and more. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #28: Carrie Colliton of Record Store Day, No Doubt and Black Crowes concert reviews, news on "Let It Be," and a discussion about vinyl with our audience: On Episode #28, Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton join us to discuss the 2024 RSD releases. We talk live with our audience - the Sound Up! pod squad - and find out who still listens to vinyl and if the format is still important. We also discuss some big Beatle news including info on the "Let It Be" movie re-release and a new Lennon-McCartney track.from the next generation. Plus concert reviews from our listeners on the Black Crowes opening night and No Doubt at Coachella, and more guitar favorites for International Guitar Month. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode 20: Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" is the Biggest Song EVER! Lady Gaga set to return to the stage, Mellencamp storms off the stage and the Sound Up Pod Squad sounds off on how artists should perform their biggest hits live.: On Episode 20 of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light we cover a ton of music topics including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the biggest song of all time by Forbes Magazine, Lady Gaga's return to Las Vegas, John Mellencamp storming off stage, Beyonce's statement about her new record and we talk live with our audience, the Sound Up Pod Squad, about how artists should play their hits live. It's an episode every artist, new or legendary, should listen to! by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #24 Audience reaction on artists switching genres. Plus news on musicians against AI, Lizzo walks back “I Quit” comment, J-Lo rebrands her tour, Roger Daltrey talks about the future and Mark pays tribute to a music industry legend.: On episode #24 “Do you like it when your favorite artists or bands change musical genres or direction?” We discuss this with our live Sound Up Pod Squad audience and get reactions via listener audio messages and comments.Plus artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, and others speak out against AI, Jennifer Lopez rebrands her tour, Lizzo walks back her comment about quitting, the Who’s Roger Daltrey talks about the future and Mark pays tribute to music industry legend and friend Gale Sparrow. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #22: Variety’s Jem Aswad Talks Diddy. We Discuss “Artists We Love But Others Hate” With The Pod Squad. Mark Reviews Fall Out Boy Live, Plus Music News On The Boss, Madonna, Stray Cats, And More!: On Episode #22 of Sound Up! We talk with the Sound Up Pod Squad about artists we love that other people hate. Variety’s Jem Aswad joins us to break down the current situation, raid, and allegations surrounding Diddy. Mark gives a Fall Out Boy concert review, plus Music News on actor Jeremy Allen White in talks to play Bruce Springsteen, Madonna planning a free conert in Rio to close out the Celebration Tour, and The Stray Cats getting ready to hit the road. by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Episode #27: Pete Townshend talks about guitars, "Tommy" on Broadway, whether The Who will do a farewell tour, and much more!: Episode #27. On this episode, we're throwing away the playbook and devoting the entire show to an in-depth interview with the one and only Pete Townshend. Pete talks candidly with Mark and Alan about his relationship with the guitar, the future of The Who, the possibility of another tour, "Tommy" on Broadway, and so much more. In this extended conversation, he tells the story of both the first and last guitars he ever smashed on stage, and reflects on Tommy, how the current Broadway version connects with today’s audience, and how he now relates to the music and lyrics. Pete also talks about his relationship with Roger Daltrey, his love of pop music, and the importance of “play.” by Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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