Episode 37, “The One About Jimi,” plugs into the Hendrix universe for a little electric church, some purple haze, and plenty of guitar worship before heading to DC for the so-called “Rush-Con” meeting of the minds. And did you see the new website? We’ve been making noise over there, too.
This month we're diving into the colorful, synth-soaked world of New Wave, exploring the movement that blurred the lines between punk, pop, art rock, and electronic music. We discuss the bands that defined the era, how we each discovered them, and why its influence can still be heard across rock and pop today. Jay follows up on last episode's Joe Jackson discussion, and we wrap things up by talking about some of the shows we've been to lately. Join us for another trip up the Stairway to Eleven.
On this episode of Stairway to Eleven, we wrap up the 2026 World Cup before diving into albums we think more people should know about. From overlooked classics to forgotten favorites, we're sharing records that deserve a spot in every music fan's collection. We also catch up on some recent concerts we've attended... or maybe we didn't. Tune in and find out.
On this episode of Stairway to Eleven , we start by sharing the albums and artists that have been dominating our playlists so far in 2026. Then, for our featured discussion, we discuss our favorite music documentaries that cover the artists and albums we love (and some we don't love). We also catch up on the latest concerts we’ve attended.
In this episode of Stairway to Eleven , George, John, TR, and Jay dive headfirst into the wild, brilliant, creepy, beautiful, and unforgettable world of album artwork as we discuss some of our favorite album covers of all time. Album covers matter. Sometimes they’re the reason you picked up a record in the first place. Sometimes they become as iconic as the music inside. Judge a book by its cover? This time, absolutely!
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