Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed

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.

2024-11-17 Spare the Rock for stations

November 17th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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This week, Mega Ran will call in to talk about his Library Jawn video series, introducing a range of children’s books reflecting the diversity we celebrate, plus we’ll hear music from Smith & Yarn, John Legend, Gina Chavez, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Michael Franti, Elvis Costello, SaulPaul, Andra Day, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-11-20 Spare the Rock for stations

November 10th, 2024  |  59 mins 1 sec

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This week, we’ll listen to new music from Pierce Freelon and 1-2-3 Andres, Amanda Grace, Charlotte Talbot, Mista Cookie Jar, and Keith Munslow, plus we’ll hear songs from Robyn Hitchcock, Dream Warriors, Ted Leo, Koo Koo, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-11-03 Spare the Rock for stations

November 3rd, 2024  |  59 mins 23 secs

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This week, we’ll listen to new music from Doctor Dave the Music Doctor, Sonia De Los Santos, SaulPaul, Go Banana Go!, and Pedal Steel Noah, plus we’ll celebrate Day of the Dead with Uncle Rock and Lucky Diaz! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-10-27 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations

October 27th, 2024  |  59 mins

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This week, let’s celebrate Halloween! We’ll hear from Ralph’s World, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, MC Frontalot, Play Date, Punk Rock Factory, Jad and David Fair, and more. Plus we’ll talk to the design team behind one of the installations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Fortlandia, and hear their theme song! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-10-20 Spare the Rock for stations

October 20th, 2024  |  59 mins

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This week, Kate Micucci will call in to talk about her delightful debut family album called My Hat, plus we’ll continue our Halloween celebration with songs from Keith Munslow, Divinity Roxx, The Deedle Deedle Dees, Little Coyotes, Jad Fair, Joanie Leeds, Pierce Freelon & 123 Andres, and many more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-10-13 Spare the Rock for stations

October 13th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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This week, the legendary Laurie Berkner will come by and sing some songs and talk about Halloween, and we’ll start some Halloween fun with new music from Stories of Teeth and Rocking Puppies, plus we’ll listen to songs from Valerie June, REM, Lucy Kalantari, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-01-06 Spare the Rock for stations

October 6th, 2024  |  59 mins

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This week, we’ll hear new music from Lucius with Yo Gabba Gabba, Parker Woodland, Mista Cookie Jar, Mama B, and others, plus we’ll hear songs from Guided By Voices, Regina Spektor, Shonen Knife, The Pointer Sisters, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-09-29 Spare the Rock for stations

September 29th, 2024  |  59 mins 1 sec

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This week, Louis & Dan & the Invisible Band will come by and introduce some songs from their ongoing project, making a family musical out of The Odyssey—plus we’ll hear new music from The Linda Lindas, John Legend, Mega Ran, Keith Munslow, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-09-22 Spare the Rock radio feed

September 22nd, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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This week, Jeremy Messersmith will stop by to sing some songs, plus we’ll hear from Rosie Flores, Parker Woodland, Asylum Street Spankers, Elizabeth Mitchell, Bill Withers, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

2024-09-15 Spare the Rock for stations

September 15th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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This week, we’ll talk with Dan and Claudia Zanes about their lovely new record, plus we’ll hear new music from John Legend, Breathing Space, Mama B, and Todd ’n’ Tina—and songs from Matthew Sweet, Ella Jenkins, Mary Lou Lord with Semisonic, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.