Episodes
Sept. 28, 2020
E22 Top 20 Rock Albums of 2019 (Part 1)
In this two-part episode, The Itch revisits our top rock albums from 2019. From veterans to up-and-comers, prog metal to reggae rock, and brooding angst to goofball weirdness, albums 20 through 11 should have something for e…
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Sept. 22, 2020
[Short Cuts] Damn the Man! Save the Empire!
In this extended clip from episode 21, The Itch celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of our favorite music movies of all time: Empire Records ! Along the way we discuss DVD purging, concert decorum, and another surprising …
Sept. 21, 2020
E21 Can't Fight the Seether: Finding Inspiration in Anger
In this episode, The Itch discusses Seether 's new album Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum . Along the way, the conversation touches on big vs small concert venues, greatest hits albums, and an all-important question: who can cover …
Sept. 14, 2020
E20 Rock Like a Pirate: Alestorm and the Arrrt of Commitment
In this episode, The Itch prepares for Talk Like a Pirate Day by inviting an old friend to discuss Alestorm 's latest release , Curse of the Crystal Coconut ! Along the way, we discover other pirate metal bands, concoct a su…
Sept. 7, 2020
E19 Rock 'n' Rasslin': Code Orange and the Best Wrestling Theme Songs
In this episode, two-thirds of The Itch discuss Underneath , the breakout album from Code Orange , and take a trip through wrestling history to identify some of its the most memorable rock theme songs! And since it's only 67…
Aug. 31, 2020
E18 Going for Broke: The Growth and Graduation of (Hed) P.E.
In this episode, The Itch discusses the ups and downs in the career of G-punkers (Hed) P.E. , from their breakthrough album Broke to their new (and final?) release, Class of 2020 . Join us to decipher the meanings behind the…
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Aug. 28, 2020
[Short Cuts] Space Cat
This week marks the 10th anniversary of an all-time great album cover... at least to one of The Itch guys. If you can't wait to find out what it is, here's the album and the photo it was based on. Enjoy! Oh, and we want to c…
Aug. 24, 2020
E17 Kingdom Come: Bush, Good Production, and the Ghost in the Machine
In this episode, The Itch reviews Bush 's new album The Kingdom . Along the way they focus on the role of production in molding an album, and how not all of Gavin Rossdale's guest appearances were good ideas! Plus, Dan's dis…
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Aug. 21, 2020
[Short Cuts] The Sounds of Summer
In this bonus segment from the recording of the episode Omaha Stylees , The Itch discusses music that reminds them of summer ! And as a bonus to the bonus, Aaron has created a new Rock Matters Revision of the Best Coast albu…
Aug. 17, 2020
E16 Omaha Stylees: 30 Years of 311
In this episode, The Itch celebrates 311 and (give or take) three decades of anniversaries ! Along the way they discuss middle school idiocy, how to craft a concert setlist , and the ghosts of radio stations past . Plus, we …
Aug. 10, 2020
E15 Regeneration X: Static-X and the Rebirth of Evil Disco
In this episode, The Itch reviews Project Regeneration, Vol. 1 , the new album from a reincarnated (or possibly reanimated?) Static-X . Along the way they discuss the complicated nature of band harmony, a slew of exciting up…
Aug. 3, 2020
E14 HU's the Boss: The Gereg, Guest Stars, and the Language of Music
In this episode, The Itch reviews the new deluxe edition of The HU 's debut album The Gereg . Along the way they touch on communicating through language barriers, choosing good collaborators, and how quarantine and Mulan don…
July 27, 2020
E13 Only in Darkness: Stitched Up Heart and 2020's Top Rock Releases
In this episode, The Itch checks in on some of 2020's top rock releases to date and reviews Stitched Up Heart 's album Darkness . As a bonus, enjoy this adorable supergroup photo of The Itch with Stitched Up Heart (aka Itche…
July 20, 2020
E12 Making Amends: The Light and Legacy of Chester Bennington
It's been three years since the world lost Chester Bennington . In this episode, The Itch reflects on his legacy, new music from his former bandmates Grey Daze and Mike Shinoda , and the future of Linkin Park . Check out thi…
July 13, 2020
E11 The Windup and The Itch: Baseball Themes and Poorly Timed Injuries
Baseball season is (hopefully) almost here! In this episode, The Itch gives a brief look at the history of the walk-up song, and then do a deep dive into our favorite rock tracks that've been used as MLB entrance music. And …
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July 7, 2020
[Short Cuts] A Tribute to Black Rock Artists
This is the closing to the Rock Matters episode Black Rock Matters . Each band mentioned is or has been composed, all or in part, of black artists. The list is hardly exhaustive, but it's our way of acknowledging and recogni…
July 6, 2020
E10 Black Rock Matters: The Musical Contribution of Rockers of Color
In this episode, The Itch explores some basic history on the contributions of Black rockers to the music industry, as well as to our own journeys as music lovers, and to The Itch radio show. Plus, in a bit of perfect timing,…
June 29, 2020
E9 Red, White, and Foo: Dave Grohl and Songs that (Almost) Fly the Flag
This week, The Itch discusses the greatest red, white, and blue music in rock, and recognize the importance of Foo Fighters on their 25th anniversary . The conversation touches on the tension of being American, how Snoop Dog…
June 22, 2020
E8 The Itch and Pony Show: Deftones and Evolving Beyond Nu Metal
This week, the guys celebrate the 20th anniversary of Deftones’ seminal album White Pony ! Along the way they touch on: How an awful thought can become a great song How to use music to end an unwanted relationship The benefi…
June 15, 2020
E7 Father of All: Green Day, Fatherhood, and Art vs the Artist
In the Father's Day episode, the guys discuss: How our fathers influenced our musical taste One of the Itch’s fondest memories Dan’s experience with the BMG Music Service Green Day 's Father of All... Barfing rainbow unicorn…
June 8, 2020
E6 Declaration Against the Machine: Red and Artists Against Injustice
This week, a Rock Matters episode gets its very own permanent Spotify playlist ! In this episode, the guys discuss: The value of a good group text grandson , Tony Baker and how to use a platform to speak against injustice To…
June 1, 2020
E5 Primus Time(us): Tales from the Punchbowl and Good Live Gimmicks
In this episode, the guys write a love letter to Primus on the 25th anniversary of Tales from the Punchbowl , a foundational piece of The Itch's history. Topics include: How to mine a live album debut for a decade When funk …
May 25, 2020
E4 AWOLstation: Aaron Bruno and How to Stylize a Band Name
In this episode, KCLC remains closed, but Dan gets a new mic! Also, the guys discuss: Nothingmore and the art of good merchandising Gratitude to supporters and a bit more on our vision for Rock Matters Concerning development…
May 18, 2020
E3 Mother of All: In This Moment, Censorship, and Owning a Cover Song
In this episode, The Itch does a deep dive review of In This Moment ’s new album Mother , and
discusses a profound question about Pearl Jam, Mother’s Day , potty-mouth children, Red Hot Chili Peppers , and the difference a l…