Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed

About the show

Indie music for indie kids, distributed by PRX.

Episodes

  • 2025-03-23 Spare the Rock for stations

    March 23rd, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’ll hear new music from Heather Feather and Electric Blue Yonder, plus we’ll listen to songs from Sarah Lee Guthrie, Frank Turner, ScribbleMonster, Cloud Companion, The Roughhousers, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-03-16 Spare the Rock for stations

    March 16th, 2025  |  58 mins 56 secs

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    This week, we’ll hear new music from Fyütch and Aura V and Cloud Companion, plus we’ll hear songs from Rosie Flores, Lunch Money, Waco Brothers, Adrian Quesada, Kelly Hogan, and much more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • Episode 235: 2025-03-09 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child

    March 9th, 2025  |  59 mins

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    This week, we’ll preview the Breakfast Boogie South by Southwest showcase with music from Mega Ran, Strawbitty Yops, and Hot Toast Music Company, plus we’ll hear new music from Justin Roberts and MrBoodaddy, and much more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-03-02 Spare the Rock for radio

    March 2nd, 2025  |  58 mins 57 secs

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    This week, we’ll celebrate sunshine with songs from Chicago, The Jellydots, Bob Mould, Prince, Michael Franti, and more, plus we’ll hear tracks from Elizabeth Mitchell, Mista Cookie Jar, and Milkshake! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-02-23 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for radio

    February 23rd, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’re going to hear some songs about forming bands and loving people all the time. Plus we’ll hear new music from Sleigh Bells and Rolie Polie Guacamole! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-02-16 Spare the Rock for stations

    February 16th, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’re continuing our celebration of Black History Month with music from John Legend, the Golden Gate Quartet, Mega Ran, Sharon Jones, Booker T. Jones, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-02-09 Spare the Rock for stations

    February 9th, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’re continuing our celebration of Black History Month with music from Ella Fitzgerald, Ziggy Marley, Nina Simone, Uncle Devin, Parliament, Ella Jenkins, Sly & the Family Stone, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-02-02 Spare the Rock for stations

    February 2nd, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’re kicking off Black History Month with music from Mega Ran, Pierce Freelon, Divinity Roxx, Chastity Brown with the Honeydogs, Riders Against the Storm, Public Enemy, Robbi K, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-01-26 Spare the Rock for stations

    January 26th, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, for no specific reason, we’re going to celebrate worms with songs from Mike Park, Koo Koo, Ratboy Jr., They Might Be Giants, and Go Banana Go!, plus we’ll hear songs from Spearhead, Bob Marley, Rush, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-01-19 Spare the Rock for stations

    January 19th, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’ll celebrate Martin Luther King Day with music from 123 Andres with Rissi Palmer, Aaron Nigel Smith with Shine & the Moonbeams, Roy Moye III, Alphabet Rockers, SaulPaul, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-01-12 Spare the Rock for stations

    January 12th, 2025  |  59 mins

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    This week, we’ll hear some snow day songs, including a new one from Cory McAtee, plus a new song from The Linda Lindas and music from Justin Roberts, Trip Shakespeare, Booker T and the MGs, Jeremy Messersmith, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2025-01-05 Spare the Rock for stations

    January 5th, 2025  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, singer-songwriter Amanda Grace will come by and sing some songs, plus we’ll hear old favorites from Lunch Money, John Coltrane, Justin Roberts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Frances England, Queen,, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-12-29 Spare the Rock for stations

    December 29th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’ll celebrate the new year with music from Andrew Bird, The Doubleclicks, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, The Breeders, Okee Dokee Brothers, Koo Koo, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-12-15 Spare the Rock for stations

    December 15th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

    This week, we’ll talk with magician/stand-up comedian/children’s book author Derek Hughes about his book Humpty Dumpty Lived Near a Wall, plus we’ll hear songs from Old 97’s, Asylum Street Spankers, the Sweetback Sisters, She & Him, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-12-08 Spare the Rock for stations

    December 8th, 2024  |  59 mins

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    This week, Parker Woodland will come by Studio 1A to do a couple of songs, including a holiday premiere, plus we’ll hear new music from Quiet Company and OK Go—and songs from CandyBand, Old 97’s, Fountains of Wayne, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-11-24 Spare the Rock for stations

    November 24th, 2024  |  59 mins

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    This week, we’ll chat with the legendary Sandra Boynton about her new Christmas book, which comes with a new album too, plus we’ll hear gratitude songs from Snooknuk, Big Star, Sly & The Family Stone, Laurie Berkner, Jess Penner, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.