Farewell Scott Hutchison
“While I’m alive, I’ll make tiny changes to earth.” – Scott Hutchison
15 AMAZING COVER VERSIONS
15 AMAZING COVER VERSIONS In this episode of the Revolutions per Minute podcast, Jeff Nolan runs down 15 of his favorite cover versions from the long history of rock ‘n’ roll. Some of the usual suspects are here, but there are quite a few surprises as well. You’re gonna dig it! Here’s a handy-dandy Spotify…
Coolest Conversations – RICK NIELSEN OF CHEAP TRICK
Legendary Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen chats with the Mighty Manfred about the group’s kickass new album We’re All Alright! and looks back on 45+ years of a life in rock ‘n’ roll. This one is a must-listen!
LITTLE STEVEN VAN ZANDT
The first thing you notice when you meet Little Steven Van Zandt is his eyes. He has an intense gaze that invites engagement on all things rock ‘n’ roll, but doesn’t suffer fools gladly. This isn’t an aloof rock star – this is a True Believer.
ROCK FIGHT! U.S. vs U.K.
ROCK FIGHT! U.S. vs U.K. Which country has produced better rock bands – the United States or the United Kingdom? In this episode, RPM’s Jeff Nolan is joined by English gadfly Josh Weller of London-based punk band the Kenneths. Jeff presents the case for U.S. bands; Josh rebuts his arguments. For the sake of the…
INTERVIEW – Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons
INTERVIEW – Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons In this episode of the Revolutions per Minute podcast, our man in the U.K. – Josh Weller – sits down with Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane for an insightful, irreverent and enlightening interview about his influences, his process and why his mother had to explain to…
The Weird World of Novelty Songs
The Weird World of Novelty Songs In this episode, RPM editor Jeff Nolan and wild-eyed Englishman Josh Weller dive deep into the exceedingly bizarre world of novelty songs. From Eddie Cantor to Steve Martin, from Dr. Demento to the inscrutable PikoTaro; Jeff and Josh endure the unendurable and emerge enlightened – and more than a…
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – DEBBIE HARRY of BLONDIE
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – DEBBIE HARRY of BLONDIE Legendary Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry joins the Mighty Manfred in a fun, informative and very cool conversation about Blondie’s killer new album, Pollinator, and the nature of being a rock ‘n’ roll icon. BLONDIE (photo by Alexander Thompson) This is the unedited version of the interview that originally…
AHHHHH!!! 15 Amazing Rock ‘n’ Roll Screams
RPM’s Jeff Nolan runs down 15 of his favorite rock ‘n’ roll screams and dives into the urban legend behind the bloodcurdler on the Ohio Players’ classic “Love Rollercoaster”.
RIFFER MADNESS! – the top 15 most important riffs of all time
RPM’s Jeff Nolan dives into the art of the riff in popular music and runs down his top 15 most important and impactful riffs of all time. He claims his list is definitive. That’s a pretty bold claim.