The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom by Ani DiFranco and Lauren Coyle Rosen 2026 Akashic Books “Drop the veils, drop the veils. Turn down the ego.” – Ani DiFranco Ani DiFranco has never been an artist who hides behind mystique. For more than three decades, she has built a career…

Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music VI. Words and Music  This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ So let it be written.  Every song tells a story. Music’s most…

The Royal We by Roddy Bottum 2025 Akashic Books “The Royal We” is an autobiography that reads like a Lost Generation novel, following its lead character’s childhood and adult years in California. Recollections abound of melancholy, heartache, addiction, love, relationships, family, growing up gay in the 70s-80s, death, Courtney Love, Kurt, music, L.A., and San…

In the same way that Cons and ComicCons bring fandoms together, the NAMM Show unites the music world every January to celebrate the art and business of music. Community, connection, technology, sound, and wonder merge into one sprawl inside the Anaheim Convention Center.  Wear comfortable shoes.  This is the who’s who music event of the…

Professor Elemental – “The preeminent Rap (Chap Hop) superstar of the U.K.” SLAM Bumper: 1 minute Lyrics reference: Professor Elemental. -If you’ve got other orangutans you want to speak to on your presumably orangutan-themed podcast, you just crack on, mate.-What would I be doing today if I felt on top of the world? How would…

This may be one of the most powerful episodes we’ve done. Chris Hathcock of The Reticent talks to us about their recent album, “please,” which Jack Mangan ranked as a Noteworthy Album of 2025.Chris understands the psychology and reality of music and depression at about five levels deeper than anyone else. Jack is usually pretty…

R.I.P. – Regiment, Intranced, Persekutor Regiment – Tyler HeathIntranced – James-Paul LunaPersekutor – Vlad the Inhaler Three of the best NWOTHM vocalists in the game today talk about the challenges and rewards of the musician life. Lyrics Reference: SaxonHost(s):Jack Mangan, and Mark Pruett (The Whiskey Network)Jack’s T-shirt: Fender Lead quote: People are eating this stuff…

Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness and Music V. This is How We Do It  This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ The first four monthly D.R.E.A.M. reports focused on specific…

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill talks music, Thrash, music business, getting paid, Metallica, vocals, drinking, drugs in the scene, New Jersey, New York, survival, and being a regular guy. Overkill were one of the bands who helped define the Thrash genre. Bobby’s voice is iconic. Hosts: Jack Mangan and Rich Catino (MetalAsylum.net) Lyrics Reference: Overkill…

Keith Roth! Satellite radio listeners hear his distinctive raspy voice on SiruisXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation, but he’s also a musician who’s worked with. . . too many projects to list, including David Johansen, Bon Jovi, The Ramones, The Dictators, and Frankenstein 3000.   Lyrics Reference: The Rolling Stones  SLAM bumper: Burton C. Bell and…