Legendary guitarist, producer and activist Stevie Van Zandt joins us for a few more minutes to talk about "the unwritten book," nicknames, The Beatles, and their recent documentary film "Get Back" Tune in!

Stevie Van Zandt is a true renaissance man. Most, of course, know him as Miami Steve Van Zandt, the guitarist in The E Street band, backing Bruce Springsteen and conquering the music world. In the early '80s, Van Zandt stepped away from E Street to embark on his own odyssey and refashioned himself as Little Steven, a political songwriter and performer who would mastermind the recording of the anti-apartheid anthem “Sun City” Van Zandt would also put out several records with the Disciples of Soul, and produce a myriad of great artists and albums. So what to do next? How about starting Little Steven's Underground Garage, a weekly syndicated radio show? Or taking a role in the soon-to-be-legendary TV show, “The Sopranos?” Van Zandt introduced himself to a whole new audience as Silvio Dante, the the unconditionally loyal consiglieri to Tony Soprano. We talk to Stevie about his new memoir Unrequited Infatuations about all of the above and more. He’s led an incredible life.

Puloma Basu and Rob Hatch-Miller,  the directors of the “Other Music" documentary join us for a few more minutes to talk about the best album they learned of via Other Music, their favorite music documentaries, and if there are any online or other music outlets after the closing of Other Music.

In the summer of 2016, New York City lost a beloved and influential hub of independent music culture. Other Music — located in Manhattan's East Village — was more than just a store that sold CDs, records, tapes and magazines. It was a place where bands were formed, record labels were born and careers were launched. And it was THE place where a generation of New Yorkers at the dawn of the Internet age went to discover groundbreaking music by artists who would go on to become household names and underground icons. However, in the changing face of the music industry, the legendary store closed its doors in 2016.Directors Puloma Basu and Rob Hatch-Miller, an ex-employee of Other Music confess “they both learned a lot about music, were introduced to New York City culture, and gained a second family in a daunting new city." They say they are honored to be able to tell the story of a place that was so special to us and to our life in New York City, as it was to so many other people around the world. 

We asked Adam Steiner, author of æInto The Never: Nine Inch Nails And The Creation Of The Downward Spiral” what his favorite music books might be. There’s “a slightly weird one” Steiner describes as “dense and challenging” (“Triptych: Three Studies of Manic Street Preachers' The Holy Bible”): and an "easy” one (“Rip It Up and Start Again”) As for music documentaries, Joy Division and David Bowie, are highlighted. And his three favorite albums? Well…you might be surprised; Adam is a great interview.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Stephen Kijak, the director of “Scott Walker: 30 Century Man” talks about the recent explosion of music documentaries, “The Summer of Love,” “Sparks” and how “30 Century Man” helped propel Scott Walker into the future.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

In an extraordinary career that spans over 40 years, American-born Scott Walker has been both the most famous pop singer in the UK and one of its most enigmatic and reclusive artists. His fans include David Bowie, Brian Eno, Sting, Johnny Marr, Radiohead and many more.“30 Century Man” celebrates the Walker’s artistic journey and the amazing voice of one of the most uncompromising and respected figures in music today and presents a rare look inside the most bizarre recording session ever captured on film. “30th Century Man” is a visually & structurally inventive film that subverts the typical rock-doc narrative to deliver not just the journey of a songwriter but a meditation on the creative process itself.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Author Paul Myers returns to talk about the Women of Power Pop including Suzi Quattro, Dusty Springfield, The GoGos, the Muffs, and The Bangles. We also discuss the recent proliferation of rock docs, and dig into the Fanny movie "The Right To Rock" and, of course, we get Paul's thoughts on the incredible Beatles doc "Get Back."AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Power poppers are passionate fans. Verrry passionate. Who was the first power pop band? Who’s the best? What’s the definitive power pop album and single? It depends on who you ask, but be careful; everyone is going to have an opinion and will back it up! “Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation for Power Pop” is a brilliant exploration of this notion, and features many astounding writers, writing…well…passionately. Since we interviewed S.W. Lauden, we thought it would be fun to “Go Further,” and also speak with his co-author Paul Myers and get his thoughts and, yes, opinions on some of the things we spoke about previously. Power pop has meant many things to many people; here’s Paul Myers take. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

On the occasion of Iggy Pops's 75th birthday (!), Jeff Gold, the author of the astounding book “Total Chaos: The Story of The Stooges,” talks about his favorite Stooges and solo Iggy records and gives us his thoughts on the documentaries “Gimme Danger” and “Danny Says.”

Mark Covino, the director of “A Band Called Death” talks about the recent explosion of music documentaries, what he's been watching lately, and the possibilities of a reissue cut with the 400+ minutes he shot on the band called Death.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was a band called Death. Punk before punk existed, three teenage brothers in the early '70s formed a band in their spare bedroom, and began playing a few local gigs . They even pressed a single in the hopes of getting signed. But in the era of Motown and emerging disco, record companies found Death's music — and band name — too intimidating. The group was never given a fair shot and they disbanded before completing an album.Equal parts electrifying rockumentary and epic family love story, A Band Called Death chronicles the incredible fairy-tale journey of what happened almost three decades later, when a dusty 1974 demo tape made it way out of the attic and found an audience several generations younger. Playing music impossible ahead of its time, Death is now being credited as the first black punk band (hell...the first punk band!), and are finally receiving their long overdue recognition as true rock pioneers.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

John M. Borack, author of "The Beatles 100:One Hundred Pivotal Moments" and "John Lennon: Life Is What Happens" joins us again and focuses on the amazing new documentary "Get Back." Borack tells us his favorite moments, who came off best, and if the doc changed his mind on any of his 100 moments.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Beatle had the best solo album?In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, “The Beatles 100; One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History” is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Author Paul Cantor talks with us about his favorite Mac Miller album, song, and mixtape and suggests where new fans might start to appreciate this "most dope" rapper. We also talk about the hurdles white rappers face and what he thinks Mac Miller’s legacy is.

Malcolm James McCormick — aka Mac Miller — was born on January 19, 1992. He began making music at a young age and by fifteen was already releasing mixtapes. One of the first true viral superstars, his early records earned him a rabid legion of die-hard fans — as well as a few noteworthy detractors. But despite his undeniable success, Miller was plagued by struggles with substance abuse and depression, both of which fueled his raw and genre-defying music yet ultimately led to his demise.Traveling deep into Miller’s inner circle, behind the curtain, the velvet ropes, and studio doors, Most Dope tells the story of a passionate, gifted young man who achieved his life’s ambition, only to be undone by his personal demons. It is part love letter, part cautionary tale — never shying away from the raw, visceral way Mac Miller lived his life.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Author Drew Fortune returns to reveal what’s the most famous embarrassing moment he’d like to hear about directly from the artist, the Dave Navarro/Fiona Apple love note in blood story, the infamous GG Allin, and, yes, Tony Bennett! AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Featuring never-before-told stories, “No Encore!” takes you on tour with over sixty iconic musicians as they relive their weirdest, wildest, most embarrassing gigs. Drew Fortune shares with us some of the hilarious, sometimes horrifying, collection spans four decades and chronicles the craziest, druggiest, and most embarrassing concert moments in music history — direct from the artists who survived them. From wardrobe malfunctions to equipment failures, from bad decisions to even worse choices, Drew’s book provides a riveting look into what happens when things go wrong onstage and off — from Alice Cooper’s python having a violent, gastric malfunction on stage, to Shirley Manson’s desperate search for a bathroom. As Hunter S. Thompson famously wrote, “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Author Heather Augustyn shares with us some of her favorite women singers and songs in ska, rocksteady, and reggae music. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

We spend a few more minutes with Sara Marcus, author of "Girls To The Front," the definitive book on the Riot Grrl movement. Does she have a favorite band from the period? What songs does she thinks anyyone interested in the movement should listen to? And which of the many documentaries should fans check out?AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

“Girls to the Front” is the epic, definitive history of the Riot Grrrl movement — the radical feminist punk uprising that exploded into the public eye in the 1990s, altering America’s gender landscape forever. This was not just a movement but an era of pissed-off girls with no patience for sexism and no intention of keeping quiet.Author Sara Marcus joins us to talk about her own memories as a Riot Grrrl front-liner and chronicles the story of punk bands like Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, and Heavens to Betsy and their effect on today’s culture. Tune in.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts.

Peter Spirer, the director of several classic hip hop documentaries, talks to us about the new Notorious BIG doc versus his film from 2007, and the explosion of music documentaries today..AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Notorious B.I.G. is considered by many to be the greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic. With his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he captivated everyone from Jay Z to Tupac. Now, Biggie Smalls is revealed. Director Peter Spirer talk about his groundbreaking 2002 documentary Notorious BIG: Bigger Than Life,. He tells us how he got the stories from Biggie’s closest friends and some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop: Diddy, Method Man, Easy Mo Bee, Raekwon, and Common and thew raw footage of B.I.G. free-styling on the streets of New York. And, of course, the rare home video footage, a never-before-seen interview with Biggie shortly before his death and undisclosed video footage from the night of his murder. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

We last spoke with Daniel Efram, the producer of “The Steve Keene Art Book,” and he explained how Keene was deeply embedded in the '90s music scene, first in Charlottesville, and later in New York. The eclectic music community embraced the artist, his vision and unique process. Efram has called him the most prolific painter in American history. He also pointed us to a unique testimonial by a well known voice in alternative music and a huge supporter of Keene’s and the book project. We’ll let Robert take it from here…AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

In the ’90s you could not avoid Steve Keene paintings. Everyone seemed to have a Keene. In New York, they decorated tiny apartment walls, clubs, record stores and dive bars including Brownies, CBGB’s Gallery, the Knitting Factory, Kim’s Underground, and Other Music, The New York music scene of the 1990s embraced the do-it-yourself aesthetic and Keene was the unofficial king of that. His democratic approach to making and selling artwork allowed young people to buy original artwork for the first time.Photographer Daniel Efram has put together the definitive book on Keene and his work, and talks to us about Keene’s paintings of famous covers, and covers of albums he likes, as well as covers that have no particular meaning to him other than being an artistic challenge. “I’m making kind of a history of albums,” Keene says. “They’re monuments to something that doesn’t exist anymore.” Tune in.AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.