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2152: Beach Boys Week Part One: Formation and the Early Years Jul 07, 2025

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Welcome to Beach Boys Week! In the aftermath of Brian Wilson’s passing last month, Nick Scalera and Mike Wagner lead a discussion of the iconic and legendary California band. In part one, the band’s formation and early recordings are the focus.
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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.

2151: July 4 Jams Jul 03, 2025

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Bud Verge joins the podcast as Jim hits shuffle on his playlist "Hey Baby It's the Fourth of July." Patrick Foster crashes the party.
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

2150: More Thoughts on Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Jul 02, 2025

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In this episode we hear listeners Bob Peterson and Liam McIndoe give their thoughts on two musical giants who recently passed: Sly Stone and Brian Wilson.
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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.

2149: May 2025 New Music 6: Menno Versteeg, Ezra Furman, Jesse Welles, Bibelhauser Brothers, Deraps, Paralyzed, Slung Jul 01, 2025

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The May 2025 New Music Train winds up it’s song-filled journey today with a jaunt through Midwestern America. On board are Scot Isom and Sunny Varney and they bring us new work from Menno Versteeg, Ezra Furman, Jesse Welles, Bibelhauser Brothers and Sam Bush, Deraps, Paralyzed and Slung.
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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.

2148: May 2025 New Music 5: Voom, Orbit Culture, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Billy Nomates, Heartworms Jun 30, 2025

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In this episode, we find the May 2025 New Music Train chugging around the British Isles. First it picks up Liam McIndoe and then Roger Grace sprints down the platform just in time to hop on board. The twosome discusses new music from Voom, Orbit Culture, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Billy Nomates and Heartworms.
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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.

2147: May 2025 New Music 4: Ty Segall, Will Cullen Hart and Andrew Rieger, Tchotchke, Florry, Alex Orange Drink, Billy Woods Jun 27, 2025

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The May 2025 New Music Train is riding the rails from Wisconsin to New York City today, with Bob Peterson and Jason Goebel on board (look in the bar car). They discuss new tunes from Ty Segall, Will Cullen Hart and Andrew Rieger, Tchotchke, Florry, Alex Orange Drink and Billy Woods in this episode.
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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.

2146: May 2025 New Music 3: Blondeshell, Deradoorian, Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles Jun 26, 2025

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It’s a South Carolina trip for the New Music Train May 2025 New Music Train in this episode, in which Harris King takes over the driving seat. He discusses new music from Blondeshell, Deradoorian and Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles.
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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Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
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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.

2145: May 2025 New Music 2: Blondeshell, Törzs, Samantha Crain, Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles Jun 25, 2025

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The May 2025 New Music Train is humming across Scotland to pick up Steven Routledge, then whipping back across the Atlantic to onboard Kevin Porter. Your intrepid new music conductors discuss new work from Blondeshell, Törzs, Samantha Crain and Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles.
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.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
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.

2144: May New Music - Apollo 66, BC Camplight, Skegss Jun 24, 2025

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The New Music Train is leaving the station, heading for the UK, Australia and Hawaii before returning to Union Station. Jim makes his May new music picks, with songs by BC Camplight, Skegss and Apollo 66.
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
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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

2143: Sly Stone, In Memoriam Jun 23, 2025

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We continue to pay tribute to the groundbreaking work of Sly Stone, who passed recently at the age of 82. Today, Patrick asks Jim for his thoughts on Sly and listeners Mike Wagner and Jason Goebel offer their insights as well. Rest in Power, Sly.
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.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
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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