Greg Kot @gregkot
Co-host @soundopinions. Former music critic at Chicago Tribune. Author of 7 books, including "I'll Take You There," “Learning How to Die," "Ripped." gregkot.com Chicago, Ill. Joined March 2009-
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Jim Kimball (RIP) put the overdrive into Laughing Hyenas, Mule, The Jesus Lizard, and more. He also did some fine work with Duane Denison and Ken Vandermark in a completely different musical vein. A few words about a drummer supreme on @soundopinions: bit.ly/42fkXNs
It’s a political movie but not a preachy one. It’s set in the now. And it’s both an entertainment and something much more. With a helluva Jonny Greenwood soundtrack. A few words about "One Battle After Another": tinyurl.com/meufdcsr
Indie rock, we hardly knew you. Where it started & where it went. We talk with @chrisdeville, author of "Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion," on @soundopinions. Some spiel here: bit.ly/4gOQufk The show: bit.ly/3IIqp4G
Excited and honored to be the guest on today's episode of @soundopinions discussing my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS and 21st century indie rock with living legends @gregkot and Jim DeRogatis. Check it out at the link or wherever you get your podcasts: soundopinions.org/show/1034
A classic, fom Mapplethorpe's cover shot to Patti's startling declaration of intent in the LP's first line. And then there's "Birdland," in which Smith pleads, “Please, take me up.” How did we get here? And how do we get the hell out? @soundopinions: bit.ly/3Vl7T5h
Redford was terrific in so many potent movies. My faves include "Three Days of the Condor," "Sneakers" and "Quiz Show." But nothing tops "All the President's Men." For us journalism students of a certain vintage, this movie helped point the way forward.
What the hell is "dad rock" anyway? Niko Stratis opens doors with some new perspective on how this maligned genre can change lives, as it did hers. bit.ly/4gg7Jpe
Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri is gone, but his music still cooks. What a life, what a career. A few words about the master on @soundopinions: bit.ly/46jVZPj
Looking forward to the conversation with @bobmouldmusic, followed by his solo electric set at @oldtownschool. Oct. 5. Ticket info here: oldtownschool.org/concerts/2025/…
It's a solar-powered @soundopinions this week, as ace journalist/activist @billmckibben returns to the show. As Bill says: “Renewable energy has suddenly become the obvious, cost-efficient choice… a very big and hopeful thing.” We provide the soundtrack: bit.ly/47BspGj
Thanks to the No Wristbands podcast for this interview with @soundopinions in which we covered everything from music journalism in a one-of-a-kind scene to our divergent takes on Chicago pizza. shorturl.at/AyrXG
Reconnected with my old Trib colleague Ken Wilson at the Bucktown Arts Fest in Holstein Park. Ken illustrated my Trib articles in the pre-digital era. Bought his mixed-media Lou Reed collage & found a home for it in my office. Ken's music-centric work at Kawcuts.com.
We are back with our newest episode! We sat down with legendary music writers @gregkot and Jim DeRogatis of @soundopinions to talk about the evolving life of a music critic, their love of music, and why they love Chicago. Thank you, Jim and Greg! Enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/1hfuAR…
Donny Hathaway is long gone, but he made one of the greatest live LPs of all time. I've returned to it again in recent days, inspired by "Twisted Melodies," a one-man play written and performed by Chicagoan Kelvin Roston Jr. More here on @soundopinions: tinyurl.com/32xptrhn
Swing, blues, a little bit of Ramsey Lewis, a dash of Beatles, a jaunt down Route 66 -- it was all on the menu. Guitar mainstay Joel Paterson with his trio on the Fitzgerald's patio this week dipping into what must be a miles-long repertoire. shorturl.at/15iKD
You'll hear these three people on @soundopinions this week. One of them is really good at playing a guitar, singing and writing songs steeped in blues, soul and country. Check out Valerie June here: soundopinions.org/show/1029
Our pool party with Swamp Dogg on @soundopinions. The documentary is great. Our conversation with the man himself was something else. You will be entertained: soundopinions.org/show/1026
Salute to Eddie Palmieri (RIP), who turned salsa into an international sound with this meld of jazz and Afro-Cuban groove in 1965 and countless classic albums and performances ever since. youtube.com/watch?v=snUVA5…
I reconnected w/ Alejandro Escovedo weeks ago at a festival. He's persevered through trying times & lived to sing about it. His performance brought me back to a song he recorded 25 years ago about holding onto your vision no matter what gets in the way: bit.ly/3Utrn7v

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