Jim DeRogatis
@jimderogatis.bsky.social
Co-host, "Sound Opinions"; author, critic, journalist; professor.
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Can a band that sold 43 million albums still be underappreciated? Bill Janovitz thinks so, and his new biography makes the case. Read Jim’s newsletter for a fresh look at the band’s music, their lasting influence, and his firsthand memories of seeing them live as a teenager: bit.ly/3LxhJiQ
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Can a band that sold 43 million albums still be underappreciated? Bill Janovitz thinks so, and his new biography makes the case. Read Jim’s newsletter for a fresh look at the band’s music, their lasting influence, and his firsthand memories of seeing them live as a teenager: bit.ly/3LxhJiQ
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Join our hosts, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, for a live taping of Sound Opinions at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub on Friday, November 7, with an interview and performance by Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny.
Free admission | Doors open 12:30p.m. Tix ➡️ bit.ly/4o53gZF
Free admission | Doors open 12:30p.m. Tix ➡️ bit.ly/4o53gZF
October 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Join our hosts, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, for a live taping of Sound Opinions at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub on Friday, November 7, with an interview and performance by Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny.
Free admission | Doors open 12:30p.m. Tix ➡️ bit.ly/4o53gZF
Free admission | Doors open 12:30p.m. Tix ➡️ bit.ly/4o53gZF
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Excited and honored to be the guest on today's @soundopinions.bsky.social discussing my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS and 21st century indie rock with living legends
@gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social.
Check it out at the link / wherever you get your pods: www.soundopinions.org/show/1034
@gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social.
Check it out at the link / wherever you get your pods: www.soundopinions.org/show/1034
September 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Excited and honored to be the guest on today's @soundopinions.bsky.social discussing my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS and 21st century indie rock with living legends
@gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social.
Check it out at the link / wherever you get your pods: www.soundopinions.org/show/1034
@gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social.
Check it out at the link / wherever you get your pods: www.soundopinions.org/show/1034
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It was a true pleasure to discuss That Gun In Your Hand with two writers I've long admired, @jimderogatis.bsky.social and @gregkot.bsky.social for @soundopinions.bsky.social
Have a listen 🔽
www.soundopinions.org/show/1031
@anvilpress.bsky.social
@asterismbooks.bsky.social
Have a listen 🔽
www.soundopinions.org/show/1031
@anvilpress.bsky.social
@asterismbooks.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It was a true pleasure to discuss That Gun In Your Hand with two writers I've long admired, @jimderogatis.bsky.social and @gregkot.bsky.social for @soundopinions.bsky.social
Have a listen 🔽
www.soundopinions.org/show/1031
@anvilpress.bsky.social
@asterismbooks.bsky.social
Have a listen 🔽
www.soundopinions.org/show/1031
@anvilpress.bsky.social
@asterismbooks.bsky.social
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Our pool party with Swamp Dogg on @soundopinions.bsky.social. The documentary is great. Our conversation with the man himself was something else. You will be entertained: www.soundopinions.org/show/1026
August 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Our pool party with Swamp Dogg on @soundopinions.bsky.social. The documentary is great. Our conversation with the man himself was something else. You will be entertained: www.soundopinions.org/show/1026
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In closing, I'd be remiss not to point out the years of excellent Lollapalooza reporting by @jimderogatis.bsky.social, who's worked tirelessly to expose the shady business machinations underlying the fest's corporate glitz. Thanks, Jim! Here's a good example from 2015: www.wbez.org/jim-derogati...
Lollapalooza: First Chicago, then the world
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July 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In closing, I'd be remiss not to point out the years of excellent Lollapalooza reporting by @jimderogatis.bsky.social, who's worked tirelessly to expose the shady business machinations underlying the fest's corporate glitz. Thanks, Jim! Here's a good example from 2015: www.wbez.org/jim-derogati...
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RIP to Sly Stone! We did an episode on him a few months ago on @soundopinions.bsky.social soundopinions.org/show/1006#sl...
Sound Opinions #1006: Sly and the Family Stone & Opinions on HorsegirlSound Opinions
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone’s documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Ch...
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June 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
RIP to Sly Stone! We did an episode on him a few months ago on @soundopinions.bsky.social soundopinions.org/show/1006#sl...
Come see Vortis tonight at Liar's Club and celebrate with me now that the news is finally official. Onward!
www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/so...
www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/so...
‘Sound Opinions’ co-host to join Medill faculty - Medill - Northwestern University
Jim DeRogatis will join the faculty of the Medill School Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications as a professor of practice this fall. DeRogatis is the co-host of “Sound Opinions,” a wi...
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June 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Come see Vortis tonight at Liar's Club and celebrate with me now that the news is finally official. Onward!
www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/so...
www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/so...
Join us for a great lunch, conversation and Valerie June's "organic moonshine roots music!”
May 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Join us for a great lunch, conversation and Valerie June's "organic moonshine roots music!”
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Tickets are on sale NOW for our Board of Directors' summer fundraiser, Sounds Like Chicago, on 6/11!
Fab event w/ a panel hosted by @jimderogatis.bsky.social w/ @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social, chef Mindy Segal, The Second City's @kleonard.bsky.social & more!
Tix: chirpradio.org/soundslike
Fab event w/ a panel hosted by @jimderogatis.bsky.social w/ @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social, chef Mindy Segal, The Second City's @kleonard.bsky.social & more!
Tix: chirpradio.org/soundslike
May 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Tickets are on sale NOW for our Board of Directors' summer fundraiser, Sounds Like Chicago, on 6/11!
Fab event w/ a panel hosted by @jimderogatis.bsky.social w/ @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social, chef Mindy Segal, The Second City's @kleonard.bsky.social & more!
Tix: chirpradio.org/soundslike
Fab event w/ a panel hosted by @jimderogatis.bsky.social w/ @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social, chef Mindy Segal, The Second City's @kleonard.bsky.social & more!
Tix: chirpradio.org/soundslike
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Hi @jimderogatis.bsky.social! Knowing your feelings about Eno, can you amplify for us? Tickets are still available for tonight's unique screening.
May 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hi @jimderogatis.bsky.social! Knowing your feelings about Eno, can you amplify for us? Tickets are still available for tonight's unique screening.
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Sad news about Jill Sobule. A wonderful human being who wrote & sang songs filled with wit, melody & social commentary. Beyond the ground-breaking single "I Kissed a Girl," her unconventional career stretched across decades & genres. (Links to @soundopinions.bsky.social interview, obit in comments)
May 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sad news about Jill Sobule. A wonderful human being who wrote & sang songs filled with wit, melody & social commentary. Beyond the ground-breaking single "I Kissed a Girl," her unconventional career stretched across decades & genres. (Links to @soundopinions.bsky.social interview, obit in comments)
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Talk about cutting government spending, how the hell much are these ubiquitous Homeland Security Kristi Noem TV commercials costing taxpayers?
April 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Talk about cutting government spending, how the hell much are these ubiquitous Homeland Security Kristi Noem TV commercials costing taxpayers?
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Is the new @questlove.bsky.social doc on Sly Stone worth seeing? We've got thoughts. Plus a review of the fab new LP from Horsegirl. It's all happening on @soundopinions.bsky.social:
bit.ly/3DIdQnA
bit.ly/3DIdQnA
March 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Is the new @questlove.bsky.social doc on Sly Stone worth seeing? We've got thoughts. Plus a review of the fab new LP from Horsegirl. It's all happening on @soundopinions.bsky.social:
bit.ly/3DIdQnA
bit.ly/3DIdQnA
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In the 11th episode of “Everything Else,” the team explores the epic @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social 50th anniversary celebration. Join the conversation and dive into this iconic milestone: bit.ly/4kvSyKu
50th Monologue – SNL50
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March 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
In the 11th episode of “Everything Else,” the team explores the epic @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social 50th anniversary celebration. Join the conversation and dive into this iconic milestone: bit.ly/4kvSyKu
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David Johansen, the last Doll standing, is gone. We devote a show to him this week, because how could we not? Let me count the ways: bit.ly/3DStmxf
March 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
David Johansen, the last Doll standing, is gone. We devote a show to him this week, because how could we not? Let me count the ways: bit.ly/3DStmxf
Dug 'em enough that they were one of our first guests when @soundopinions.bsky.social moved to public radio--Show 22! soundopinions.org/show/22#clap...
February 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Dug 'em enough that they were one of our first guests when @soundopinions.bsky.social moved to public radio--Show 22! soundopinions.org/show/22#clap...
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Amazing to get to talk to @gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social about reaching a major "Sound Opinions" milestone this week, congrats! On @blockclubchi.bsky.social today:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/23/s...
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Sound Opinions Hits 1,000 Episodes As 'World's Only Rock 'N' Roll Talk Show'
The nationally syndicated, long-running program is helmed by veteran Chicago journalists Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Amazing to get to talk to @gregkot.bsky.social and @jimderogatis.bsky.social about reaching a major "Sound Opinions" milestone this week, congrats! On @blockclubchi.bsky.social today:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/23/s...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/23/s...
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Hey Jim thanks for the shout out on Sound Opinions. A little about me I am a 54 year old Special Education teacher in the city of Chicago. I have been following your show ever since you guys were on WXRT. I love your show and have learned so much. I hope to listen to more
Hey Jim thanks for the shout out on Sound Opinions. A little about me I am a 54 year old Special Education teacher in the city of Chicago. I have been following your show ever since you guys were on WXRT. I love your show and have learned so much. I hope to listen to more
January 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Hey Jim thanks for the shout out on Sound Opinions. A little about me I am a 54 year old Special Education teacher in the city of Chicago. I have been following your show ever since you guys were on WXRT. I love your show and have learned so much. I hope to listen to more
Hey Jim thanks for the shout out on Sound Opinions. A little about me I am a 54 year old Special Education teacher in the city of Chicago. I have been following your show ever since you guys were on WXRT. I love your show and have learned so much. I hope to listen to more
Chatting 1,000 episodes of @soundopinions.bsky.social with @gregkot.bsky.social as we enter Year 26 of national distribution on public radio. Thanks for listening!
Here’s to 1,000 more: Sound Opinions’ hosts reflect on the show’s longevity, and what makes their duo work
The radio show and podcast “Sound Opinions” will drop its 1000th episode on Jan. 24.
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January 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Chatting 1,000 episodes of @soundopinions.bsky.social with @gregkot.bsky.social as we enter Year 26 of national distribution on public radio. Thanks for listening!
A round of applause for putting 2024 in the rear view. It may seem like it will be a slog, and we may feel like Stooges at times. But here's to a better 2025 for all of us!
January 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A round of applause for putting 2024 in the rear view. It may seem like it will be a slog, and we may feel like Stooges at times. But here's to a better 2025 for all of us!
Happy Holidays, all! 'Tis the season for layers (in the kitchen and otherwise): Strata for breakfast, lasagna for dinner (already dug in last night).
December 25, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Happy Holidays, all! 'Tis the season for layers (in the kitchen and otherwise): Strata for breakfast, lasagna for dinner (already dug in last night).
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Robert Bruce “Slim” Dunlap: 1951-2024. Not enough room to pay proper tribute here, but here's a few thoughts on one of finest men and musicians I'ver known: www.facebook.com/1059560020/p...
December 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Robert Bruce “Slim” Dunlap: 1951-2024. Not enough room to pay proper tribute here, but here's a few thoughts on one of finest men and musicians I'ver known: www.facebook.com/1059560020/p...