Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy
In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.
It Goes On Westside Cowboy
Jim and Greg review the much-hyped debut album “It Goes On” from Westside Cowboy, a young British band heavily influenced by the Velvet Underground and Wilco.
Phoebe Bridgers
In the midst of Phoebe Bridgers’ sold out arena tour for her third solo album, we revisit her interview and performance on Sound Opinions from her first album cycle. We’ve dug into the full interview to give even greater context to this superstar’s origins.
Featured Songs:
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026
- The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026
- Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026
- Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026
- Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026
- Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990
- Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972
- Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995
- Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
- The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
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