"The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman" with Niko Stratis, Opinions on Aesop Rock & The Beths
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music writer Niko Stratis about her book "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman." The hosts also review new albums from The Beths and Aesop Rock.
00:00:00 Review: The Beths
The Beths are an indie rock band from New Zealand who have built a strong reputation over the past few years. Their new album is “Straight Line Was A Lie” where they begin to address issues of mental health.
00:00:00 Review: Aesop Rock
Hip hop artist Aesop Rock has been active since the late 1990s, but on his new album, “Black Hole Superette” he is still full of energy and clever turns of phrase.
Niko Stratis
Jim and Greg talk with author Niko Stratis about her book “The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman.” In the book, Stratis redefines the “genre” of dad rock to include artists like Julien Baker and Neko Case while also telling her own story of transition.
Featured Songs:
- Wilco, "Sky Blue Sky," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- The Beths, "Metal," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025
- The Beths, "Straight Line Was A Lie," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025
- The Beths, "Mother, Pray For Me," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025
- The Beths, "Best Laid Plans," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025
- The Beths, "No Joy," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025
- Aesop Rock, "Black Plums," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025
- Aesop Rock, "Movie Night," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025
- Aesop Rock, "Costco," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025
- Aesop Rock, "Checkers," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025
- The Replacements, "Androgynous," Let It Be, Twin Tone, 1984
- Wilco, "Impossible Germany," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007
- Julien Baker, "Song In E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021
- R.E.M., "Man On The Moon," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992
- Julien Baker, "Accident Prone (Live)," unreleased, NA, 2016
- k.d. lang, "Hallelujah," Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch, 2004
- Bruce Springsteen, "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Born To Run, Columbia, 1975
- Neko Case, "I Wish I Was The Moon," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002
- Haim, "Want You Back," Something to Tell You, Columbia, 2017
- The Mountain Goats, "Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1," Transcendental Youth, Merge, 2012
- Laura Stevenson, "Honey," Late Great, Really, 2025
- MJ Lenderman, "She's Leaving You," Manning Fireworks, Anti, 2024
- Waxahatchee, "Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti, 2024
- Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975
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