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
Springtime Buried Treasures
Every few weeks, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are bursting at the seams with new underground music to recommend—it's time for another round of Buried Treasures.
48 mins
27 March Finished
An Unexpected Lester Bangs Tribute
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song about his favorite rock critic, written by an artist he’s not so fond of.
10 mins
25 March Finished
Al Green's The Belle Album & Opinions on Mitski
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss Al Green's life and his pivotal first gospel album, Belle, plus they review the new album from Mitski.
49 mins
20 March Finished
RIP Willie Colón
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the salsa legend Willie Colón, who died February 21, 2026, at the age of 75.
5 mins
18 March Finished
Late Career Encores
This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate artists who found a new creative gear decades after they hit the music scene.
50 mins
13 March Finished
