Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

Alan Light, Mark Goodman
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Talk podcast discussing everything going on in the world of music

  1. Season Three

    1D AGO

    Season Three

    On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan return to kick off Season 3 with a look back at some of the biggest stories in music so far in 2026, including Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl and Grammy triumphs and the cancellation of Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary tour. Alan reviews Brandi Carlile at Madison Square Garden, and we have New Music picks from Villanelle and Jill Scott. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  2. Best of 2025

    12/23/2025

    Best of 2025

    This week, Mark and Alan take a look back at 2025 and reveal their favorite concert, album, and song of the year—and then turn the spotlight over to our listeners’ picks. Alan reviews shows by Susanna Hoffs and Joe Bonamassa, and recaps new documentaries about Counting Crows and Taylor Swift. In music news, the members of Jane’s Addiction apologize to each other and formally break up, Cher gives a controversial performance on SNL, and James Hetfield gets in the holiday spirit. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min
  3. Myles Kennedy: Alter Bridge

    12/16/2025

    Myles Kennedy: Alter Bridge

    This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, and take a look at the year’s top-selling Classic Rock albums. Pod Squadders Janet and Mick weigh in with their reviews, and our new music picks of the week include Marketa Irglova, Nas and DJ Premier, and the Heavy Heavy. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  4. Jimmy Jam

    12/09/2025

    Jimmy Jam

    This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge. Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan. In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new music, Lou Gramm rejooins Foreigner, Bob Dylan announces 2026 tour dates, and Bright Eyes reveal upcoming anniversary shows. The New Music Picks of the Week feature tracks from Guns N’ Roses, Aubrie Sellers & Ashley Monroe, Dove Ellis, Thomas Raggi, and GETCHA featuring Nick Cester.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min
  5. Music News on Radiohead, Brandi Carlile, Leeds and Reading Festivals and more!

    12/02/2025

    Music News on Radiohead, Brandi Carlile, Leeds and Reading Festivals and more!

    This week, we discuss Radiohead breaking Metallica’s O2 attendance record, the newly announced headliners for the Leeds and Reading Festivals, 50 Cent dropping a trailer for his P. Diddy doc, and Brandi Carlile, Charli XCX, and others being announced for the Super Bowl pregame. Plus, a Sound Up Pod Squad VIP returns, and we highlight new music picks from Fanclubwallet, Lemon Twigs, and Sex Mask. We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min
  6. Debbie Gibson

    11/25/2025

    Debbie Gibson

    This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Debbie Gibson to discuss her new memoir “Eternally Electric,” her thoughts on today’s pop stars, and much more. In music news, Guns n’ Roses announce new tour dates and new music, Childish Gambino reveals that he suffered a stroke, and we say goodbye to Jimmy Cliff, Jellybean Johnson, and Todd Snider. Our new music picks include a quick look at the Beatles’ “Anthology 4” and songs from De La Soul, Cam, The Uncs, and Jamie XX with Robyn.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 6m
  7. Lady A

    11/18/2025

    Lady A

    This week, Mark and Alan are joined by country superstars Lady A to discuss their new holiday album “On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2.” In music news, Kiss perform - without make-up - at a Las Vegas fan gathering; Radiohead return to the stage in Europe; and Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon announce halftime performances for this year’s NFL Thanksgiving Day games. Our new music picks include songs from Charli XCX, Tobias Jesso Jr.. LP Giobbi, Florence Road, The Format, and Ecca Vandal.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  8. Carrie Colliton - Co Founder of Record Store Day

    11/11/2025

    Carrie Colliton - Co Founder of Record Store Day

    This week, Mark and Alan are joined by Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton to look at this year’s Black Friday releases and talk about the state of the vinyl industry. Alan went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Mark recaps his trip to Cancun for The Sands (formerly ‘80s in the Sand), and we consider this year’s Grammy nominations. Plus our new music picks include Hayley Williams, Rosalia, and Katy Perry.   We want to make you part of the conversation.  Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com   https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/ https://twitter.com/sounduppod        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 4m
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