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
Gary Stewart: The Five Essential Songs, Plus Opinions on Jill Scott, Mandy, Indiana and Aldous Harding
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share the "five essential songs" from country artist Gary Stewart and review some new music from Jill Scott, Mandy, Indiana and Aldous Harding.
49 mins
29 May Finished
Disengaging With Milwaukee’s Psychedelic Underground
In this bonus Desert Island Jukebox episode, Greg shares a cult favorite from Milwaukee's psychedelic scene.
6 mins
27 May Finished
Willie Nelson: The Five Essential Albums & Opinions on Kacey Musgraves
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson’s vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the “five essential” albums people should hear.
50 mins
22 May Finished
RIP Chip Taylor
In this bonus Desert Island Jukebox, Jim pays tribute to legendary American songwriter Chip Taylor who died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 86.
7 mins
20 May Finished
The Violent Femmes' Debut Album
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by author Nic Brown for a classic album dissection of the debut from The Violent Femmes.
50 mins
15 May Finished
