In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.
Jim and Greg review the much-hyped debut album “It Goes On” from Westside Cowboy, a young British band heavily influenced by the Velvet Underground and Wilco.
Phoebe Bridgers
In the midst of Phoebe Bridgers’ sold out arena tour for her third solo album, we revisit her interview and performance on Sound Opinions from her first album cycle. We’ve dug into the full interview to give even greater context to this superstar’s origins.
Featured Songs:
Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990
Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972
Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995
Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
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