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Episode #31: In this episode, Mark and Alan speak to goth legend David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) about his box set of demo recordings Tracks From The Attic and his upcoming tour. Plus we have news on the Rolling Stones’ tour launch, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album sales, upcoming music from Eminem and Johnny Cash and The Alarm postpone US tour after frontman Mike Peters latest Cancer diagnosis. Plus we give our new music picks of the week.

Episode #30: On this episode, we give our thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and hear reactions to the list from our Pod Squad audience members. They also weigh in with thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album, and we have news on Gene Simmons’ new tour, Snoop’s Olympic plans, and more - plus a hilarious concert review from one of our listeners.

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.

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.

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.”

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.