Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard

Sound Opinions by WBEZ Chicago

Aug 7, 202600:50:16Health

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock." She argues that artists like John Mellencamp and Tom Petty filled stadiums in the 1980s, but also pushed bac...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from Sound Opinions.

"Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" Songwriter David Porter, Plus Opinions on Alabama Shakes

Sep 18, 2026 - 00:50:14

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul...

Grocery Store Muzak Reminds Greg of a Great 1989 R&B Hit

Sep 16, 2026 - 00:07:02

In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded of when he heard...

Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton

Sep 11, 2026 - 00:48:22

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call...

A Playful Post-Punk Romp

Sep 9, 2026 - 00:05:03

In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps....

Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy

Sep 4, 2026 - 00:50:15

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur. In 1994,...

RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light

Sep 2, 2026 - 00:07:14

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Gr...

Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens

Aug 28, 2026 - 00:49:05

After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and...

RIP Jennifer Finch of L7

Aug 26, 2026 - 00:06:08

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, a key figure in the ’90s alternativ...