Miles Copeland of I.R.S. Records on R.E.M., The Police and More, Plus Opinions on Brandi Carlile & Parquet Courts
As a co-founder and executive at I.R.S. Records, Miles Copeland found success in the 1980s with a roster of artists ranging from R.E.M. to The Police to the Go-Go’s. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Miles about his influential career and his new memoir. Plus, Jim and Greg review some new music from Brandi Carlile & Parquet Courts.
As a solo performer and member of the Highwomen supergroup, Brandi Carlile has become a top-tier talent in Americana music. With her seventh album, In These Silent Days, Carlile has the attention of the music industry, but Jim and Greg have a mixed reaction to the record.
Sympathy For LifeParquet Courts
Parquet Courts' seventh album, Sympathy For Life, is more dance-oriented than their early work which garnered comparisons to Pavement. Jim and Greg agree that the band brings something new to each album, but this one leaves Jim bored.
Miles Copeland
Miles Copeland's memoir “Two Steps Forward, One Step Back” covers an extraordinary life in the music business. From his time managing The Police and Sting to founding I.R.S. Records and launching bands like R.E.M., The Go-Go’s, and the Buzzcocks, Copeland covers a lot of ground in conversation with Jim and Greg.
Featured Songs:
R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987
Brandi Carlile, "Right On Time," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021
Brandi Carlile, "Broken Horses," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021
Brandi Carlile, "Mama Werewolf," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021
Brandi Carlile, "Stay Gentle," In These Silent Days, Elektra, 2021
Parquet Courts, "Plant Life," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021
Parquet Courts, "Walking At A Downtown Pace," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021
Parquet Courts, "Marathon Of Anger," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021
Parquet Courts, "Pulcinella," Sympathy For Life, Rough Trade, 2021
R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Life's Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986
Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Hong Kong Garden," The Scream, Polydor, 1978
The Police, "Roxanne," Outlandos d'Amour, A&M, 1978
Buzzcocks, "What Do I Get?," What Do I Get? (Single), United Artists, 1978
Buzzcocks, "Why Can't I Touch It?," Everybody's Happy Nowadays, United Artists, 1979
Sting, "Desert Rose (feat. Cheb Mami)," Brand New Day, A&M, 1999
The Bangles, "Walk Like An Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
Sydney Sprague, "object permanence (feat. Danielle Durack)," maybe i will see you at the end of the world, Rude, 2021
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