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Podcaster | Producer | Veteran | Founder of the Sidereal Media Group and host of the Music Rewind Podcast

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The Electric Flag: A Long Time Comin' With Guest Richard Foos, Founder Of Rhino Records &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
The Electric Flag: A Long Time Comin' with guest Richard Foos, founder of Rhino Records

The Electric Flag – A Long Time Comin' (1968): The Album That Defined American Music's Restless Soul About This Episode In this episode of Music Rewind, we shine a long-overdue spotlight on one of t…

The Electric Flag �…

The Electric Flag – A Long Time Comin' (1968): The Album That Defined American Music's Restless Soul About This Episode In this episode of Music Rewind, we shine a long-overdue spotlight on one of the most electrifying and underappreciated albums in rock history: A Long Time Comin' by The Electric Flag, released in 1968. Formed by guitarist Mike Bloomfield following his work with Bob Dylan and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Electric Flag blended blues, soul, R&B, jazz, and psychedelic rock into a loose, live-wire sound they called "American Music." It was music that refused to be c…

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Bringing It All Back Home By Bob Dylan With Guest William J. T. Bishop &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan with guest William J. T. Bishop

We turn our attention to one of the most transformative albums ever recorded: Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan. Released in 1965, the album marked a seismic shift—not just for Dylan, but for p…

We turn our attentio…

We turn our attention to one of the most transformative albums ever recorded: Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan. Released in 1965, the album marked a seismic shift—not just for Dylan, but for popular music itself. Splitting its identity between electric rock on one side and acoustic introspection on the other, it captures an artist in the middle of reinvention, challenging expectations and redefining what a singer-songwriter could be. This wasn’t just a stylistic pivot—it was a cultural flashpoint that helped ignite the folk-rock movement and permanently altered the trajectory of mo…

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Out On The Tiles #9 - A Music Rewind Livestream &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Out On The Tiles #9 – A Music Rewind Livestream

Out On The Tiles #9! A Music Rewind Livestream Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, son…

Out On The Tiles #9!…

Out On The Tiles #9! A Music Rewind Livestream Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discussion! Topics covered: Musicians Hall Of Fame and Museum   Music Rewind Season 5 so far Super Bowl Halftime Best Band Documentaries Music Style Discussions Album Archives so far Random music questions Check out Album Archives | The Vault of Music History https…

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The Clash: London Calling With Guest Rob Janicke &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
The Clash: London Calling with guest Rob Janicke

We turn our attention to one of the most vital and uncompromising albums of the 20th century: London Calling by The Clash. Released in 1979, the album blew the doors off punk’s limitations, fusing r…

We turn our attentio…

We turn our attention to one of the most vital and uncompromising albums of the 20th century: London Calling by The Clash. Released in 1979, the album blew the doors off punk’s limitations, fusing reggae, ska, rockabilly, soul, and straight-up rock ’n’ roll into a politically charged, genre-defying statement. London Calling wasn’t just an album — it was a worldview, capturing a moment of social unrest, cultural collision, and creative fearlessness that still resonates today. Season 5 — Episode 2 Album: London Calling Artist: The Clash Year: 1979 To help unpack the album’s endurin…

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Album Archives - Rock Block 2 &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Album Archives – Rock Block 2

Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music H…

Join us for a specia…

Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that shaped music history: #285 The Doors – Strange Days: Dive into the psychedelic depths of The Doors' sophomore masterpiece, blending eerie experimentation with hits like “People Are Strange” and “Love Me Two Times.” #282 Them Crooked Vultures (2009): Experience the explosive hard rock debut from this super…

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Radiohead: Kid A With Guest Jon D'Auria, Editor-In-Chief Of Bass Magazine &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Radiohead: Kid A with guest Jon D'Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine

In this Season 5 premiere episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive headfirst into one of the most daring left turns in modern music history: Radiohead’s Kid A. Released in 2000, the album shatte…

In this Season 5 pre…

In this Season 5 premiere episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive headfirst into one of the most daring left turns in modern music history: Radiohead’s Kid A. Released in 2000, the album shattered expectations, abandoned guitar-driven alt-rock, and redefined what a mainstream band could be. To help unpack its Legacy, impact, and continued relevance, we’re joined by Jon D’Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine. Together, we explore how Kid A challenged listeners, reshaped the industry, and continues to influence artists decades later. From its icy electronic textures to its rejectio…

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Radiohead: Kid A With Guest Jon D'Auria, Editor-In-Chief Of Bass Magazine &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Radiohead: Kid A with guest Jon D'Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine

In this Season 5 premiere episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive headfirst into one of the most daring left turns in modern music history: Radiohead’s Kid A. Released in 2000, the album shatte…

In this Season 5 pre…

In this Season 5 premiere episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we dive headfirst into one of the most daring left turns in modern music history: Radiohead’s Kid A. Released in 2000, the album shattered expectations, abandoned guitar-driven alt-rock, and redefined what a mainstream band could be. To help unpack its legacy, impact, and continued relevance, we’re joined by Jon D’Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine. Together, we explore how Kid A challenged listeners, reshaped the industry, and continues to influence artists decades later. From its icy electronic textures to its rejectio…

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Music Through The Generations - Part 4 - Bonus Episode &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Music Through The Generations – Part 4 – BONUS Episode

Please enjoy our fourth entry into Music Through The Generations.   Music Through The Generations is a Bonus series that takes a few music rewind regulars out into the field to interview a wide rang…

Please enjoy our fou…

Please enjoy our fourth entry into Music Through The Generations.   Music Through The Generations is a Bonus series that takes a few music rewind regulars out into the field to interview a wide range of people of various ages and locations, a full generational gap of 70 years. We ask them all the same 5 musical questions, and the answers are fascinating.  The Questions: What music is your favorite right now? What music did you listen to growing up? What music did your parents listen to? Where do you listen to music? What is Classic Rock to you? Participants this round:  Steve Rosen - Rock …

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Out On The Tiles #8 - A Music Rewind Livestream &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Out On The Tiles #8 – A Music Rewind Livestream

Music Rewind Livestreams return with Out On The Tiles #8!  Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists…

Music Rewind Livestr…

Music Rewind Livestreams return with Out On The Tiles #8!  Out On The Tiles is the Music Rewind Livestream series where we gather to talk music without any real agenda. Whether it’s albums, artists, genres, songs, lists, favorites, or duds, we cover it all on any given Friday or Saturday night. Join us for an engaging and spontaneous music discussion! A bit of microphone noise at the beginning from a panelist, but it is fixed as the show goes on. Topics covered:  Year in Music 1968 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame The Grammys A.I. and the future of the music industry Random music questions Chec…

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Album Archives - Rock Block 1 &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Album Archives – Rock Block 1

Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music H…

Join us for a specia…

Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that shaped music history: Billy Joel – The Stranger: Explore the breakthrough album that launched Billy Joel into stardom with hits like “Just the Way You Are” and “Movin’ Out.” The Velvet Underground & Nico: Uncover the groundbreaking, avant-garde masterpiece that redefined rock and influenced generati…

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Alabama Shakes: Sound &Amp; Color-Replay With Guest Demitrius Milton &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color-Replay with guest Demitrius Milton

Welcome back, Music Rewind listeners! Host Steve here. While we’re on a brief hiatus between seasons, we’re thrilled to revisit some of our favorite episodes with remastered audio for an enhanced …

Welcome back, Music …

Welcome back, Music Rewind listeners! Host Steve here. While we’re on a brief hiatus between seasons, we’re thrilled to revisit some of our favorite episodes with remastered audio for an enhanced listening experience. This week, we’re diving back into a deeply personal and insightful conversation with my good friend and talented audio engineer, Demetrius Milton, as we explore Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes.   In this remastered episode, Demetrius opens up about how this critically acclaimed 2015 album became the soundtrack to his journey through personal rough times, offering emoti…

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Introducing Album Archives - Opening The Vault Of Music History &Raquo; Logo From Gimp K2Bhmh
Introducing Album Archives – Opening the Vault of Music History

As we take a breather between seasons of Music Rewind, I’m beyond excited to share a fresh project that’s been simmering in my mind for a while now: the Album Archives Podcast. This micro-podcast…

As we take a breathe…

As we take a breather between seasons of Music Rewind, I’m beyond excited to share a fresh project that’s been simmering in my mind for a while now: the Album Archives Podcast. This micro-podcast is a love letter to the albums that have shaped our lives, and I’m thrilled to dive into this new adventure with all of you — our incredible Music Rewind community. So, what’s Album Archives all about? Picture this: short, punchy episodes — 7 to 10 minutes each — where we unpack the stories, sounds, and significance of the Top 300 Albums of All Time, as voted on by you, the fans of Musi…

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