This week, Mark and Alan welcome Myles Kennedy back to the show to talk about the new Alter Bridge album and upcoming tour. Alan and Roger recap Steve Earle’s annual benefit show, this time featuring Brandi Carlile, and Mark reviews a club date by the Heavy Heavy. In music news, we mark the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, and take a look at the year’s top-selling Classic Rock albums. Pod Squadders Janet and Mick weigh in with their reviews, and our new music picks of the week include Marketa Irglova, Nas and DJ Premier, and the Heavy Heavy.

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This week, music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jimmy Jam joins Mark and Alan to talk about the global music initiative, the One Hundred Billion Meals Challenge.
Plus, Producer Roger reviews The Hold Steady live at the Brooklyn Bowl, while Alan dives into Jesse Malin’s Silver Manhattan.
In music news: Guns N’ Roses release new music, Lou Gramm rejooins Foreigner, Bob Dylan announces 2026 tour dates, and Bright Eyes reveal upcoming anniversary shows.
The New Music Picks of the Week feature tracks from Guns N’ Roses, Aubrie Sellers & Ashley Monroe, Dove Ellis, Thomas Raggi, and GETCHA featuring Nick Cester.

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This week, we discuss Radiohead breaking Metallica’s O2 attendance record, the newly announced headliners for the Leeds and Reading Festivals, 50 Cent dropping a trailer for his P. Diddy doc, and Brandi Carlile, Charli XCX, and others being announced for the Super Bowl pregame. Plus, a Sound Up Pod Squad VIP returns, and we highlight new music picks from Fanclubwallet, Lemon Twigs, and Sex Mask.

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