Ira Robbins, Billie Eilish & Shellac Reviews
7 June 2024 - 50 minsHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press magazine which inspired a generation of underground music writers. Plus, the hosts review new music from Billie Eilish and Shellac.
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