Ira Robbins, Billie Eilish & Shellac Reviews
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press magazine with Dave Schulps and Karen Rose which inspired a generation of underground music writers. Plus, the hosts review new music from Billie Eilish and Shellac.
00:01:00 Review: Billie Eilish
The new album from the dark pop queen has a certified hit in "Lunch," but does the rest measure up?
To All Trains Shellac
The final album from Steve Albini’s long-running trio with Bob Weston and Todd Trainor is high caliber minimalist rock.
Trouser Press
In 1974 Ira Robbins, Dave Schulps, and Karen Rose founded Trouser Press magazine. Now the new book “Zip It Up” collects the best writing from the magazine’s ten year original run. Jim and Greg talk with Ira Robbins about the magazine’s origins and the state of music criticism today.
Featured Songs:
Billie Eilish, "Skinny," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966
Billie Eilish, "Ocean Eyes," Don't Smile at Me, Interscope, 2017
Billie Eilish, "Lunch," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024
Billie Eilish, "Bury A Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019
Billie Eilish, "The Greatest," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024
Billie Eilish, "Blue," Hit Me Hard and Soft, Interscope, 2024
Shellac, "Scabby the Rat," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024
Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024
Shellac, "Tattoos," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024
Rory Gallagher, "A Million Miles Away (Live at The San Diego Center, CA, USA 1974)," Live In San Diego '74, UMC, 2022
Tucky Buzzard, "Run in the Morning," Buzzard, Purple, 1973
The Who, "A Quick One, While He's Away," A Quick One, Reaction, 1966
Camel, "Never Let Go (Live at Hammersmith Odeon)," A Live Record, Deram, 1978
The Bonzo Doo-Dah Dog Band, "The Trouser Press," The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse, Liberty, 1968
Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1975
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