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2312: January 2026 New Music 6: Geologist, Winged Wheel, Landy Hekt Feb 25, 2026

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In today’s episode, we find the January 2026 New Music Train whistling through upstate South Carolina, with that noted new music aficionado Harris King sitting right up front. He’s in control of the sound system and spins new work from Geologist, Winged Wheel and Landy Hekt.

Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2311: January 2026 New Music 5: Alter Bridge, Sludge Mother, The Beaches, Megadeth Feb 24, 2026

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The January 2026 New Music Train has been rolling around Scotland for a few days and it pulled into a platform where Roger Grace is waiting. He climbs aboard with some picks from himself and his wife Hillary, which means we’ll hear about new sounds from Alter Bridge, Sludge Mother, The Beaches and Megadeth.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2310: '90s Album Madness - First Round, Listeners and Hosts Quadrants Feb 22, 2026

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It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analyst Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to recap the first round in the Listeners Quadrant and preview the first round in the Hosts Quadrant.

Vote in daily matchups at facebook.com/suburbspod

Full bracket at suburbspod.com

Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.

Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

2309: January 2026 New Music 4: Amanda Bergman, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jesper Lindell Feb 20, 2026

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After a long journey across the Atlantic yesterday, the January 2026 New Music Train turns right around and crosses it again, ending up in Sweden, where Niklas Nygards is waiting patiently on the platform. Once aboard, Niklas buys a round of drinks and shares new music from Amanda Bergman, Courtney Marie Andrews and Jesper Lindell.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2308: January 2026 New Music 3: Sault, Joe Glass, Witch Post, Guv Feb 19, 2026

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The January 2026 New Music Train is back from Scotland and chugging around Wisconsin and Maryland, with Bob Peterson and Kevin Porter on board. This duo of new music connoisseurs dish on new tunes from Sault, Joe Glass, Witch Post and Guv.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2307: January 2026 New Music 2: Blackwater Holylight, MOL Feb 18, 2026

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It’s time to put the January 2026 New Music Train in the hands of the listeners and what better way to do that than by turning the keys over to Steven Routledge. He rides across the Scottish lands and fills us in on new releases from Blackwater Holylight and MOL.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2306: January New Music - Dash Rip Rock, A$AP Rocky, Courtney Barnett and Waxahatchee, the Sha La Das Feb 17, 2026

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Jim starts up the January New Music train with songs by Dash Rip Rock, A$AP Rocky, Courtney Barnett with Waxahatchee, and the Sha La Das.

Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.

Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

2305: '90s Album Madness - First Round, Critics and Listener Quadrants Feb 14, 2026

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It's time for a '90s Albums Madness tournament update!

Analysts Jason Goebel and Mike Kohli join Jim and Patrick to recap the first round in the Critics Quadrant and preview the first round in the Listeners Quadrant.

Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

2304: Rev. Gary Davis Story Part Four: The Lasting Influence of Rev. Gary Davis Feb 12, 2026

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We’re excited to present a series of episodes on the guitarist and teacher Rev. Gary Davis. Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to guide us through Davis’ incredibly influential career. In the final episode of the series, Kurt wraps up proceedings with some great tales of his interactions with some of the Rev.’s students and reveals how Davis protected himself. Big thanks once again to Kurt Gallagher.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2303: Rev. Gary Davis Story Part Three: From Stefan Grossman to Peter, Paul and Mary Feb 11, 2026

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We’re excited to present a series of episodes on the guitarist and teacher Rev. Gary Davis. Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to guide us through Davis’ incredibly influential career. In the third installment, Kurt opens the discussion of one of Davis’ students, Stefan Grossman, as well as telling us about the song that earned Rev. and Annie enough money to buy a house.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

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