Sound Opinions
Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.
Series Episodes
RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album.
7 mins
2 September Finished
Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2016 interview with Courtney Barnett and review new records from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens.
49 mins
28 August Finished
RIP Jennifer Finch of L7
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59.
6 mins
26 August Finished
Shoegaze Genre Dissection
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of Shoegaze's pioneers along with more recent favorites.
50 mins
21 August Finished
RIP The Lyres' Jeff Conolly
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69.
6 mins
19 August Finished
