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.
RIP D'Angelo
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to D'Angelo by talking about his life, career and musical impact.
49 mins
24 October Finished
RIP Chicago Artist Tony Fitzpatrick
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Chicago artist, poet, and actor Tony Fitzpatrick—who died October 11, 2025, at age 66—with a song from his longtime collaborator Steve Earle.
8 mins
22 October Finished
Rough Trade & Opinions on Geese
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rough Trade collaborators Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee about their contributions to the music industry and their new label River Lea, which focuses on Irish folk music.
50 mins
17 October Finished
A Real Groovy Track
In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim gets "reaal!" about his love of disco with this groovy track.
6 mins
15 October Finished
Producer of "Planet Rock" Arthur Baker, Plus Opinions on Wednesday
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with record producer and author Arthur Baker about his new book, Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms.
51 mins
10 October Finished