Sound Opinions LIVE (Courtney Barnett, Mudhoney and More) Plus Opinions on JPEGMAFIA
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are digging into the Sound Opinions archives to share some rare tracks recorded in live sessions for past episodes. They’ll share songs by Sleater-Kinney, Courtney Barnett, Drive-By Truckers and more. The hosts will also review the new album from JPEGMAFIA.
Experimental Rap JPEGMAFIA
Jim and Greg review the latest from JPEGMAFIA, “Experimental Rap.”
Sound Opinions Live
Sound Opinions is lucky to have countless talented musicians stop by for a performance. Jim and Greg share some of their favorite live performances from deep in the archives. Featured artists include Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett, Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers, and punk band Against Me!.
Featured Songs:
- Courtney Barnett, "Scott Says (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Mom + Pop Music, 2015
- JPEGMAFIA, "babygirl," Experimental Rap, AWAL, 2026
- JPEGMAFIA, "The Ghost of Emmett Till," Experimental Rap, AWAL, 2026
- Mudhoney, "1995 (Live on Sound Opinions)," My Brother the Cow, Reprise, 1995
- Hüsker Dü, "Diane," Metal Circus, SST, 1983
- Zola Jesus, "Hunger (Live on Sound Opinions)," Taiga, Mute, 2014
- Sleater-Kinney, "Get Up (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Hot Rock, Kill Rock Stars, 1999
- Torres, "Ferris Wheel (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sprinter, Partisan, 2015
- Hüsker Dü, "Pink Turns to Blue," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984
- Drive-By Truckers, "What It Means (Live on Sound Opinions)," American Band, ATO, 2016
- Against Me!, "True Trans Soul Rebel (Live on Sound Opinions)," Transgender Dysphoria Blues, Total Treble, 2014
- Diana Ross, "I'm Coming Out," Diana, Motown, 1980
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