Let It Roll
555 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratings"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.
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Thrash Metal Rose and Fell, Led by Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth
February 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox and Chris Duncan discuss the documentary "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal." SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST We're over 5/6th to our goal to fund a year's worth of production on the Let It Roll podcast (that's 104 episodes)! The outpouring of support for the show has been really exciting to see. If you already gave, thanks so much! If you don't have the funds to give anything, no worries, enjoy the show. Click here to support the show Here's the link if you need to cut ...
The Peppermint Lounge Took the Twist to the Top
January 30, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Joel Selvin and John Johnson, Jr. co-authors of "Peppermint Twist: The Mob, the Music, and the Most Famous Dance Club of the '60s." Host Nate Wilcox asks them about the connections between music and organized crime, the beginnings of the Ronettes, The Beatles visit, and the launch of the Twist on the adult world of the early 1960s. SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST We're almost 5/6th to our goal to fund a year's worth of production on the Let It Roll podcast (that's 104 episodes...
Doc Pomus Wrote Classic Songs for Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, The Drifters, Dion & the Belmonts and Many More
January 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox and Anthony Tusler of AboutDisability discuss the life and accomplishment's of America's foremost disabled songwriter. The discussion draws on the book Lonely Avenue: The Unlikely Life and Times of Doc Pomus by Alex Halberstadt and the film AKA Doc Pomus directed by Peter Miller and William Hechter. SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST We're over half-way to our goal to fund a year's worth of production on the Let It Roll podcast (that's 104 episodes)! The outpouring of support for ...
David Crosby, Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman on Founding the Byrds
January 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Scott B. Bomar co-author of "The Byrds 1964-1967" with Roger McGuinn, David Crosby and Chris Hillman. Host Nate Wilcox asks Scott about the book, the formation and amazing run of the band, their management and more. SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST Nate got laid off from his dayjob on Friday with 15 minutes notice. We're running a GoFundMe to pay for a year of Steph's work producing, recording and editing the show. We're more than half-way there. Click here to support the show: ...
Buffalo Springfield Couldn't Contain Neil Young, Steve Stills and Richie Furay
January 19, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox asks John to untangle the web of frustration, competing egos and music-biz shenanigans that undid the Buffalo Springfield. Buy the book and support the show. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and Creating The California Myth
January 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox asks David about the new edition of his classic book and his role in the recovery and revival of Brian Wilson. Order the book and support the show! Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamaican Ska Evolved Directly From American R&B
January 12, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutesHosts Nate Wilcox & Kit Mackintosh discuss the CD sets Roots of Ska 1942-1962 and Jamaica - Rhythm & Blues 1956-1961. Order Roots of Ska 1942-1962 and support the show. Order Jamaica - Rhythm & Blues 1956-1961 and support the show. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Duran Duran Mastered MTV and Ruled In the 80s
January 09, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutesAn interview with Annie Zaleski, author of the 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's Rio. Host Nate Wilcox asks Annie how Duran Duran rose so high and what happened after the peak. Buy the brand new limited expanded edition of the book. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trap Music Took Atlanta's Rap Scene Global but Never Escaped Reality
January 05, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox and A.R. discuss the origins of Trap music in Atlanta, its rise to global preeminence and it's failure to transcend the gritty realities of its origin.Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pop Had An Entirely Different Meaning Before 1955
January 02, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutesHost Nate Wilcox asks Bob about the beginnings of the music industry in the first half of the 20th Century. Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rick James Took 15 Years to Become an Overnight Success
December 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the career of Rick James with an emphasis on his early years in Toronto, Detroit and Los Angeles, working with the likes of Neil Young and trying his hand at folk-rock, jazz fusion and finally funk.Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon ...
Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince Topped a Banner Year for Pop in 1984
December 26, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutesHost Nate Wilcox asks Matos what made 1984 such a big year for pop music.Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Genres: Pop vs Rock vs R&B vs Hip-Hop vs Dance vs Country vs Punk
December 22, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourKelefa and host Nate Wilcox discuss the last 50 years of music history through a lens of the 7 major genres of modern popular music. Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Simon's Brill Building Years Laid the Ground for Folk-Rock Success
December 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourPeter and host Nate Wilcox discuss the early years of Paul Simon and his partnership with Art Garfunkel. Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Michael's Brilliant 80's Run Ended With His 90's Rebellion Against His Record Label
December 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox and James discuss the meteoric rise of George Michael and his long, slow downfall.Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gene Clark's Songwriting Lifted the Byrds
December 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox and John discuss the career of Gene Clark, both with the Byrds and his later solo efforts and with Dillard & Clark.Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eddie Floyd Epitomized the Stax Records Approach to Soul
December 08, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox and Tony discuss the career of Eddie Floyd and his connections to the wider world of R&B. Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The History of American Pop Music Writing Tells a Story
December 05, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutesHost Nate Wilcox and Eric discuss some of the twists and turns in the long narrative of American music writing. Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Record Exec Who Signed Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper and Ruled the 1980's
December 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the merits and demerits of Walter Yetnikoff's storied run at CBS Records.Buy the book and support the show. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vybz Kartel's Career Arc Landed Jamaica's Most Important 21st Century Musician in Prison
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutesHosts Nate Wilcox and Kit Mackintosh discuss the rise and fall of Jamaica's top 21st century music star. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Velvet Underground Brought the Avant-Garde to Rock and Presaged Punk
November 24, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutesHost Nate Wilcox asks Victor to detail the ups and downs of the Velvet Underground and Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable. Order the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DJ Screw Slowed Hip-Hop Down and Built a Home Grown Empire in Houston
November 21, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox asks Lance about the rise and fall of DJ Screw and the influence of the chopped and screwed sound. Order the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. More Hip-Hop on Let It Roll: Hip-hop's early entrepreneurs: Sugar Hill & Def-Jam. Time-Warner and the Campaign against Ice-T and Body Count J Dilla Transformed Time For Q-Tip, The Pharcyde, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu & Common Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrol...
Swing King Chick Webb Brought Ella Fitzgerald to the World
November 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox asks Jeff Kaufman, the director of "The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America," about the great swing drummer Chick Webb and his impact on American music. Order the movie. For more information about THE SAVOY KING, including DVDs with a free eBook. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. ...
The Band That Broke Czechoslovakian Communism: Plastic People of the Universe
November 14, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutesHost Nate Wilcox asks Joe about the history of this remarkable band.Order the book. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arthur Lee and Love Ruled LA's Sunset Strip Between The Byrds and The Doors
November 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox asks John about the ups and downs and self-imposed limitations that kept Arthur Lee and Love strictly a Southern California phenomenon.Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Music Developed in the 19th Century NYC Underworld
November 07, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourHost Nate Wilcox asks Dale about the musical ferment bubbling under the New York demimonde in the 1800s.Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BB King's Beginnings in Memphis & the Mississippi Delta
November 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Daniel de Visé, author of "King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King." Host Nate Wilcox asks Daniel about B.B. King's beginnings on Beale Street. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My Old Kentucky Home's Century of Myth
October 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Emily Bingham, the author of "My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song." Host Nate Wilcox asks Emily to detail the 150 years of myth-making around Stephen Foster's song. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about ...
Atlantic Records' Jerry Wexler Produced Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and More
October 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss "Rhythm And The Blues: A Life in American Music" by Jerry Wexler and David Ritz. Brooks Long is back and that means he and Nate are talking about a book written or co-written by the great David Ritz. While at Billboard magazine in the 1940s, Jerry Wexler coined the term Rhythm & Blues. He went on to become one of the great "record men" at Atlantic Records in the 1950s, 60s and 70s where he produced career-peak recordings by legends such as Ruth Brown,...
The Evolution of American Ska: The Untouchables, Fishbone & The Toasters Led the Way
October 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Marc Wasserman, author of "Skaboom!: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History." Host Nate Wilcox talks to Marc about the beginnings of the 3rd wave of ska in 1980s America. Buy the book and support the podcast. Don't miss Nate's discussion with Ed Ward on the origins of reggae. Don't miss Nate's discussion with Ryan Harkness about ska's place in the history of DJ-centric music. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@g...
Metal Evolution Led to Extremes: Grindcore, Death & Black Metal
October 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the fan-funded "Extreme Metal" episode of the documentary series "Metal Evolution." The Puncholes wrap our look at metal evolution with a discussion of grindcore, death metal and black metal. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
J Dilla Transformed Time for Q-Tip, the Pharcyde, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu & Common
October 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Dan Charnas author of "Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm." Host Nate Wilcox talks to Dan about what exactly made J Dilla's work as a producer, rapper and solo artist so unique, innovative and influential for some hip-hop, EDM, jazz and classical musicians. Buy the book and support the podcast. Don't miss Nate's two other interviews with Dan: Dan Charnas on hip-hop's early entrepreneurs: Sugar Hill & Def-Jam. Dan Charn...
Progressive Metal from Rush & Dream Theater to Tool & Meshuggah
October 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourThe Puncholes debate the history of progressive metal with a lot of contention about whether or not Tool represented a clean break with the previous prog metal tradition. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Orleans Music from Fats Domino thru the Meters to No Limit and Cash Money
October 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Ned Sublette author of "The Year Before the Flood: A Story of New Orleans." Host Nate Wilcox talks to Ned about the music of New Orleans in the 2nd half of the 20th Century including R&B, funk and hip-hop. Listen to part one of our discussions with Ned about New Orleans and its musical history. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on ...
Power Metal from the Scorpions and Yngwie Malmsteen to DragonForce and Nightwish
October 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Power Metal" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution." The gang struggles to come to grips with Sam Dunn's definition of power metal, his belated coverage of German metal bands like the Scorpions and Accept, as well as discussing both first and second wave power metal bands from Manowar and Helloween to Blind Guardian and DragonForce. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email l...
The Outlaw Country of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings was the Second Wave of Progressive Country to Come out of Austin
October 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Jason Mellard author of "Progressive Country: How the 1970s Transformed the Texan in Popular Culture." Jason and host Nate Wilcox also discuss the late Jan Reid's classic "The Improbable Rise of Redneck Rock." Buy Progressive Country and support the podcast. Buy Redneck Rock and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to...
Shock Rock From Screamin' Jay Hawkins to Alice Cooper to Marilyn Manson
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Shock Rock" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution." The gang grapples with the "shock rock" umbrella that Sam Dunn uses to discuss a wide-range of acts that combined intense rock with the shock aesthetic of the Grand Guignol. Slipknot emerges as a surprise favorite of the Puncholes. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Fol...
The Wu Tang Clan's Brilliant Business Plan Was Great While It Lasted
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with S. H. Fernando Jr., author of "From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga." Host Nate Wilcox asks S.H. to walk us through the story of the brilliant and ambitious RZA and the talented rappers he brought together to conquer the rap game. We hear how it came together and how it fell apart. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Face...
Korn and Limp Bizkit Led the Nu Metal Charge, Linkin Park Followed Up
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Nu Metal" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution." Nate struggles to keep the team on track as long-held anti-Nu Metal biases threaten the attempted objectivity that's sacred to the Let It Roll approach. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn m...
Record Men From Thomas Edison to John Hammond & Chris Blackwell
September 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Gareth Murphy author of "Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry." Host Nate Wilcox gets Gareth to detail his researches on the earliest days of the record industry when Thomas Edison battled The Victor Talking Machine company for control of the industry. Then the conversation follows the record industry's evolution into the "race records" era of the 1920s, John Hammond's career at Columbia Records. Then we focus on Chris Blackwell, the British record man...
Grunge Bands Like Nirvana and Pearl Jam Kicked Glam Off MTV
September 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Grunge" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution." Nate and the team grapple with the meaning of grunge, its place in heavy metal history and our own tastes and biases. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead and the Hell's Angels All Faced a Reckoning At Altamont
September 12, 2022 12:05 - 1 hourAn interview with Joel Selvin, author of "Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day." Host Nate Wilcox asks Joel about his research into the causes and impacts of the disaster at Altamont in 1969. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Le...
TechnoRoll 3.20: Interview with Michaelangelo Matos
September 08, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesAn interview with Michaelangelo Matos author of “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.” Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness ask Michaelangelo Matos the questions raised over the course of TechnoRoll series 3. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Lear...
415 Records Brought California Punk & New Wave to the American Market
September 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Bill Kopp, author of "Disturbing The Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave." Host Nate Wilcox asks Bill about Howie Klein's early 1980s independent label, its key bands like Wire Train and Romeo Void and its partnership with major label Columbia Records. Buy the book and support the podcast. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to ...
TechnoRoll 3.19: Daft Punk Sweeps the Grammys as EDM Joins the Mainstream
September 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourA continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.” Hosts Nate Wilcox & Ryan Harkness discuss EDM's Animal Farm moment when the genre and its practitioners were finally accepted by the American music industry. Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on F...
HolyRoll 4: Thomas A. Dorsey Went From 'It's Tight Like That' to 'Precious Lord'
August 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourA discussion of "The Rise of Gospel Blues: The Music of Thomas Andrew Dorsey in the Urban Church" by Michael W. Harris. Hosts Nate Wilcox and Garrett Cash talk about the transformation of blues pianist Georgia Tom into the most important composer of modern African-American gospel music. Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Check out this playlist of his work on Spotify. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcas...
TechnoRoll 3.18: Electric Daisy Carnival's Move From LA to Las Vegas Legitimzed EDM for the US Music Biz
August 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox & Ryan Harkness discuss EDMs commercial triumphs in the early 2010s, epitomized by Electric Daisy Carnival's move from LA to Las Vegas, the rise of Skrillex and brostep, and the cross-over success of David Guetta and others. Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pa...
HolyRoll 3: Charles Tindley & Lucie Campbell Pioneered Gospel Composition
August 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourHosts Nate Wilcox & Garrett Cash continue their discussion of the evolution of American Gospel music. This week we look at two early 20th century gospel composers using the book "We'll Understand Better By And By" editor by Bernice Johnson Reagon as our source material. Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Lucie Campbell Spotify playlist. Charles A. Tindley Spotify playlist. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpo...
TechnoRoll 3.17: Daft Punk Break Thru at Coachella 2006
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutesA continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.” Hosts Nate Wilcox & Ryan Harkness discuss Matos' treatment of EDM's breakthrough moment when Daft Punk played Coachella 2006 and blew away Madonna and Kanye West. Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us o...
Sly Stone Embodied the Optimism of Woodstock Nation Until He Didn't
August 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourAn interview with Joel Selvin, author of " Sly & the Family Stone: An Oral History." Host Nate Wilcox asks Joel about the rapid rise, positive peaks, sudden descent and long-slow decline of Sly Stone. Buy the book and support the podcast. Download this episode. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad ...