Episodes

SAUL's Rise As Equals was not only one of the best debut albums of 2020, but it was one of our top ten albums overall. So we were thrilled to have a chance to talk with vocalist Blake Bedsaul about making the album, being in a band with family, good nicknames for a band's fanbase, and what records are truly "all killer, no filler." Enjoy! And we've added tracks from this episode to our Flavor of the Week playlist! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com ...

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, The Itch is joined by our friend Trev Allen of The Struggling Artist Podcast to discuss the Boston music scene, punk rock, and how the Dropkick Murphys were a gateway to both! It's a fun follow-up conversation after our recent appearance on his show! Check out our ongoing Flavor of the Week playlist, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you ...

We're doing a totally original and not-at-all-derivative thing! The Itch has decided that it's time for a listener-voted tournament to crown a winner of the prestigious "Future Episode Recipient" title. We've chosen 16 bands that got frequent airplay on our radio show but have yet to be discussed on the podcast. We're pitting them against each other this month to see who you love most, and we'll do an episode on the winner. It might be a discography ranking, a history lesson, or even an intervie...

Within a single year, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless was faced with the deaths of both her rock hero and her musical muse. Her downward spiral and climb back from the brink led to Death By Rock and Roll, one of the first great albums of 2021. In this episode, The Itch explores the album, as well as the infamous "27 Club" and the classic rock influences that weave throughout. We also debut our new Flavor of the Week playlist. Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, plea...

We're back and we're mildly rebranded! While we put the finishing touches on everything from guest spots to new art, we're here to celebrate our Itchiversary with a mission statement, a few teases about what's to come, and a bit of bro love to top it all off. Enjoy. This episode doesn't have a playlist, but it does have a companion episode! Check out our first time being interviewed with Trev Allen on The Struggling Artist Podcast, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks ...

Alright, so this conversation has virtually nothing to do with music. But since it's snowing everywhere and we're excited for our official return this coming Monday, we decided to share a little side conversation from our season premiere recording that was prompted by Dan asking about our favorite snow memories. Enjoy, and feel free to share your memories with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what yo...

We're almost ready to return! In the meantime, here's one last revisit to one of our favorite episodes of last season: our conversation with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze. Enjoy his stories about life with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, and our newly recorded intro about Amends...Stripped, a collection of acoustic versions of Amends tracks using alternate takes of Chester Bennington's vocals. Check out this episode's updated playlist of some of Sean and Chester's favorite artists, and then conn...

Alright, so even after releasing the extended version of our Rock 'n' Rasslin' episode, KC and Aaron STILL had one more bit left over to share. If you can ignore the lower audio quality (that's the last time we experiment with a recording service called "Cleanfeed") and turn on your imagination, you'll discover the endless possibilities that could have been ... with The Greatest Wrestling Story Never Told. And hey, let's connect! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchr...

When Dan went on vacation last year, KC and Aaron found the perfect topic to talk about while their Itch brother was gone: Rock 'n' Rasslin'. In fact, we enjoyed ourselves so much that we had to cut the episode down to keep it anywhere close to our standard length. So as a bonus for those who appreciate the show and appreciate wrestling, we're releasing the extended version of this episode as a primer for the Road to WrestleMania (and the Road to Revolution)! And as a bonus on top of a bonus, do...

After months of garnering attention with his impressive and amusing consistency on Twitter, Max Collins and Eve 6 finally announced a release date for their new EP, Grim Value, and dropped Black Nova, their first new track in nearly a decade. And even though The Itch is still on break to plan for season 2, we couldn't resist getting together to talk about it. And our feelings on everything are... mixed. So enjoy this off-the-cuff, barely edited conversation about music and marketing (along with ...

In case you missed it the first time or haven't listened to the full episode yet, this is the closing segment of our Black Rock Matters episode. We hope it serves to honor a few of the countless artists we love, as well as to introduce listeners to their music, which can be found on episode 10's playlist. Give it a listen, and then connect with us and let us know which rockers of color have made an impact on your life! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.c...

Episode 10 was one of our early favorites. We got to research, ponder, and present a History 101 overview of some of the many black artists who have played a role in the formation of rock music as we know it, as well as in the formation of The Itch itself. In celebration of Black History Month, we're revisiting it to celebrate this rich history. Enjoy! Check out this episode's epic playlist, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.co...

It's the season 1 finale of Rock Matters! The Itch is ready to reveal our top 10 albums of 2020, as well as the winners of the Itch Awards as voted on by you! We've loved creating this season and we thank you for being part of the music conversation. We're plotting season 2 and will be back in a few weeks with fresh new ideas, but stick around, because we have a few bonuses from season 1 to tide you over while you wait. Check out this episode's playlist, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com...

The Itch has been building to this episode all season, and it's finally here! (Well, half of it.) We're counting down our top 20 rock albums of 2020, based on a collective vote. Find out who endorsed what (and who didn't) and, hopefully, discover some new music along the way. Check out this episode's playlist to hear songs from all the nominees, then vote for the Itch Awards and connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much f...

It's time! Since institutions like Pitchfork, the Grammys, and the even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame struggle to define, much less always honor rock, The Itch has taken it upon ourselves to nominate artists for prestigeless rock bragging rights and imaginary trophies. It's the first ever Itch Awards, and YOU will choose who wins! After you've finished the episode, we'd love to hear your voice. Vote here and let us know who should win each award! We're hyped, and we hope you are too. Check ou...

In this episode, Rich Lamberty, an old friend and co-host, joins The Itch to discuss the winding career of Rush and the fascinating life of their late, great drummer Neil Peart. Join us to hear stories of loss, changing drum styles, and... party goats? Check out this episode's all-Rush playlist, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a positi...

In this episode, The Itch travels through time to revisit the rock albums that brought in the new century! Join us as Aaron explains the dangers of Christian rock, teenage Dan’s band chooses a bold cover song, and KC speaks the name of The Band That Shall Not Be Named! When you're finished, check out this episode's playlist, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, pleas...

In this episode, The Itch catches up on some albums that we couldn't let slip through the cracks. Enjoy FOUR Flavors of the Week as we discuss Nothing But Thieves' Moral Panic, From Ashes to New's Panic, Local H's Lifers, and Saul's debut Rise As Equals! When you're through, check out this episode's companion playlist and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, please subsc...

In this episode, The Itch discusses two 2020 releases from Hollywood Undead, a band that brought in the new year and is now seeing it out (thank goodness). Join us for a discussion about guest rappers, fun band member names, potty humor, and ... Pauly Shore? Spoiler that you'll have to listen to understand: It looks like Hollywood Undead's Wikipedia page can't be edited... but Deuce's can. ;-) Check out this episode's playlist, and then connect with us! Web: www.itchrocks.com Twitter: www.twi...

The Itch had a serendipitous interaction while preparing for episode 33. So if our introductory overview of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whet your appetite for more, Who Cares About the Rock Hall? is here to satisfy your drive for a deeper dive! Enjoy. Hey, you can send us voicemails on our website now! Website: www.itchrocks.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itchrocks Email: itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you...

In this episode, The Itch runs the gamut on all things Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The election process. The 2020 class. And, of course... the snubs! And hey, you can send us voice messages now! Please use your power responsibly. Or don't. Check out this episode's playlist, and then connect with us! Website: www.itchrocks.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itchrocks Email: itchrocks@gmail.com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a po...

In this Short Cut, The Itch corrects the context of a comment from episode 32 (which you should listen to immediately if you haven't yet). But despite the correction of our intention... we may accidentally end up insulting Shinedown anyway. Listen to find out, and then let's talk! Twitter: https://twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itchrocks Email: itchrocks@gmail.com Website: www.itchrocks.com (you can leave voicemails here!) If you like what you hear, please subscribe ...

In this episode, The Itch discusses Death of an Optimist, the upcoming debut album from grandson. We've been snacking on every grandson single, EP, and guest spot for the past few years, and now we're ready to feast on his first full-length offering. (Sorry, still thinking Thanksgiving.) Join us to ponder the hope, activism, and introspection of this genre-bending record! When you're finished, enjoy this episode's playlist, and then connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/itchrocks Faceb...

Happy Thanksgiving! We published this week's planned episode a few days early, and we wanted to give you something to tide you over until next week's, so here's a little treat! We're grateful for the 30+ episodes we've been able to produce, and for every person who listens and interacts with us about them. So we've put together a collection of outtakes, asides, and other extra-episode clips as a bonus to express our gratitude. There's no particular musical focus (though you will find some plot l...