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.
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, "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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