Let It Roll

"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

Music History
Music Commentary
Music Interviews
376
TechnoRoll 3.17: Daft Punk Break Thru at Coache...
A continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.”
38 min
377
Sly Stone Embodied the Optimism of Woodstock Na...
An interview with Joel Selvin, author of " Sly & the Family Stone: An Oral History."
60 min
378
TechnoRoll 3.16: Mashups & Electroclash at the ...
A continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.”
40 min
379
What Have We Learned? The Birth & Death of the ...
A discussion of Ted Gioia's book "The Birth (and Death) of the Cool."
62 min
380
TechnoRoll 3.15: The DEA Cracks Down on Disco D...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
40 min
381
Bad Brains' HR Created a New Template for Hard ...
An interview with Howie Abrams co-author of "Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains."
64 min
382
TechnoRoll 3.14 Carl Craig Brought the Detroit ...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
39 min
383
Yoko Ono Brought Classical and Avant-Garde Tech...
An interview with Madeline Bocaro, author of "In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono."
42 min
384
TechnoRoll 3.13: Moby and Fatboy Slim Rocked Wo...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
41 min
385
Smokey Robinson Was Berry Gordy's Right-Hand Ma...
A discussion of Smokey Robinson's autobiography "Smokey: Inside My Life" co-written with David Ritz.
55 min
386
TechnoRoll 3.12: Underworld and Chemical Brothe...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
41 min
387
Ralph Peer Brought Blues, Jazz, Country, and La...
An interview with Barry Mazor author of "Ralph Peer and the Making of Popular Roots Music."
38 min
388
TechnoRoll 3.11: Daft Punk Make Their US Debut ...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
42 min
389
Danger Mouse's Gray Album United Jay-Z and The ...
An interview with Charles Fairchild author of "Danger Mouse's The Grey Album" in the 33 1/3 book series.
61 min
390
The New York Dolls' Punky Glam Was Too Much, To...
New York Dolls bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane was the focus of Greg Whiteley's 2005 documentary which told the story of his final months in Los Angeles and an unexpected Dolls reunion in London. Nate and Justin also discuss the meteoric rise and tragic fall of the Dolls in New York and London in the 1970s. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook.
40 min
391
TechnoRoll 3.10: Richie Hawtin's Rise and Fall ...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
39 min
392
John Entwistle's Bass Anchored The Who and His ...
An interview with Paul Rees, author of, "The Ox: The Authorized Biography of The Who's John Entwistle."
57 min
393
TechnoRoll 3.9: Moby, The Prodigy, Aphex Twin, ...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
35 min
394
Protobilly: The Vaudeville Roots of Country Music
An interview with Henry Sapoznik, one of the compilers of "Protobilly: The Minstrel & Tin Pan Alley DNA of Country Music."
45 min
395
TechnoRoll 3.8: Rave Crested and Crashed In Sou...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America" chapter 7, Rave America.
40 min
396
Future, Young Thug, Migos and Vybz Kartel Have ...
An interview with Kit Mackintosh author of "Neon Screams: How Drill, Trap and Bashment Made Music New Again."
53 min
397
TechnoRoll 3.7: Rave Rose and Fell on the East ...
A discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "The Underground is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America"
38 min
398
From Jimi Hendrix to R.E.M., Warner Brothers Re...
An interview with Peter Ames Carlin author of "Sonic Boom: The Impossible Rise of Warner Bros. Records, from Hendrix to Fleetwood Mac to Madonna to Prince."
58 min
399
TechnoRoll 3.6: Tribal House Emerged on the Cir...
A continuing discussion of "The Underground Is Massive" by Michaelangelo Matos
35 min
400
The Secrets Behind Elvis Presley's Relationship...
An interview with Alanna Nash author of "The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley"
58 min