The Slits Pt II

We conclude our series on the Slits by following them as they choose principals over success and go on to become your favorite musician's favorite band.    Taking us out: Anna Arrobas   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode 

We sit down with Allan Arkush and he tells us all about the punk scene of the 70s, the filming of Rock n Roll High School and what it's like to play trivia pursuit with rock stars. Taking us out: Killer Kin Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episo ... Show More

Join us as we dive into the horror-rockabilly world of The Cramps. Taking us out: Vuvuzela  Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/ ... Show More

We’re thrilled to share a special preview of the Broken Record podcast from Pushkin Industries. In honor of the Red Hot Chili Peppers new album, Unlimited Love, the band members sit with their legendary producer Rick Rubin to share exclusive insights about the band’s dynamic. In ... Show More

Eddie brings you another double shot on this episode! First, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris checks in to discuss the band's Legacy of the Beast Tour, who picked the setlist, what's new with British Lion, and so much more! Then, Godsmack's Sully Erna and Tony Rombola drop by to ... Show More

From his days with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, and The Artimus Pyle Band, Mike Estes has some very interesting rock stories. Plus, he'll tell us about his current band, Skinny Molly and the latest with them. The legendary Alan Walden shares a great story about an encounter be ... Show More

Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign up for Slate Plus and you'll also get The Bridge, our Trivia show and bonus deep dive into our subjects. slate.com/hitpa ... Show More

Beastie Boys were an American hip hop group from New York City. Adam and Mike D sit down with the Armchair Expert to discuss the nascent beginnings of the band, the protective nature of a group dynamic and working with legends early in their careers. Dax makes predictions about M ... Show More

Today we’re talking to Stuart Murdoch and Stevie Jackson from the Scottish folk-pop band, Belle & Sebastian. After seven years, the indie pop band is releasing their ninth studio album, their first in seven years – A Bit of Previous. The album was recorded in Belle & Sebastian’s ... Show More

Alex and Jordan throw on their skinny jeans, vintage Ts and leather jackets to discuss one of the turn-of-the-century masterpieces of modern rock and roll — a dirtbag opus that taught us that rich kids could, with the right tunes and production, convincingly cosplay as legitimate ... Show More

Denny Carmassi (Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Heart, Whitesnake, Coverdale-Page, St. Paradise, and more) tells us about his incredible career behind a drum kit, as well as the rock standard he co-wrote. Derel St. Holmes tells us the story of Big People, one of the most talent-laden supe ... Show More

On 2nd March 1959, Miles Davis and his sextet began recording a new album: "Kind of Blue". The first track was "So What" and the album became the best selling Jazz album of all time. This programme tells the stories of people whose lives have been changed by this piece of music.F ... Show More