Sound Opinions

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Sound Opinions is a national weekly music talk radio show and podcast out of Chicago. Hosted by two long-time music critics, the show’s objective is to entertain and educate music fans through discussions about different genres, all-time great albums and new music.


In addition to conversations about music history, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview artists and industry professionals as well as recommend recent under-the-radar music they call “Buried Treasures.”


Sound Opinions is an independent production, distributed nationally by PRX, the Public Radio Exchange.


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8 Pieces

These are custom promos and fundraiser audio voiced by Sound Opinions hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. To submit a request: http://tinyurl.com/SO-promo-request

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600 Pieces

Weekly episodes of Sound Opinions.

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4 Pieces

These generic promos can air anytime throughout the week or year and highlight different elements of Sound Opinions.

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4 Pieces

Special fundraising episodes and segments for stations

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36 Pieces

One-hour specials from the weekly public radio program hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. These are available free to all stations with current PRX memberships, even if they aren't signed up to get the show weekly. Learn how to get the show weekly at prx.org/soundopinions.

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0 Pieces

These are 30 second promos for weekly episodes of Sound Opinions.


Pieces

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The London-based quartet Savages made a stunning debut with Silence Yourself in 2013 and established a reputation as a formidable live band. On th...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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We’re barely halfway through the year and already there’s an overwhelming amount of great new music to enjoy. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot shar...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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After his pioneering work in Hüsker Dü and his success with Sugar during the alternative era, Bob Mould shows no signs of slowing down. The legenda...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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Nervy guitars and pounding drums can perfectly convey the restless sensation of being on the verge of breaking down. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg K...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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After making her mark in the indie duo The Fiery Furnaces, singer/songwriter Eleanor Friedberger launched a solo career blending her former band’s ...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot conclude their two-part celebration of American icon Bob Dylan as he recently turned 75. This week, they explore t...

  • Added: Jun 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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Bob Dylan, one of the most iconic American artists of the 20th century, turned 75 this May. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot examine the extraordin...

  • Added: May 26, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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While the Seattle grunge bands had the commercial success, the Pacific Northwest’s Riot Grrrl scene had an equally important legacy. Hosts Jim DeRo...

  • Added: May 19, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys elevated pop music to new artistic heights with the band’s 1966 masterpiece Pet Sounds. With its ingenious orchestra...

  • Added: May 12, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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Swedish neo-soul singer Seinabo Sey is emerging as a major voice in pop music, blending R&B and African rhythms. She joins hosts Jim DeRogatis and ...

  • Added: May 05, 2016
  • Length: 59:00