Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed

About the show

Indie music for indie kids, distributed by PRX.

Episodes

  • 2024-09-08 Spare the Rock for stations

    September 8th, 2024  |  59 mins

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    This week, we’ll hear new songs from They Might Be Giants, John Legend, Yo Gabba Gabba and the Interrupters, Mista Cookie Jar, and Mega Ran, plus music from Manu Chao, Lunch Money, Madness, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-09-01 Spare the Rock for stations

    September 1st, 2024  |  59 mins
  • 2024-08-18 Spare the Rock for stations

    August 18th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’ll talk with Divinity Roxx about how she went from playing bass for Beyonce to doing amazing family music, plus we’ll hear new music from Dan & Claudia Zanes featuring Steve Earle, Musiquita, John Legend, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-08-11 Spare the Rock for stations

    August 11th, 2024  |  59 mins 1 sec

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    This week, Jeff Giles will guest DJ and talk a bit about his new novel, plus SaulPaul will call in to premiere two new songs—and we’ll hear tracks from Smith & Yarn, Bunny Clogs, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-08-04 Spare the Rock full for stations

    August 4th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’ve got new music from Dan & Claudia Zanes, former Prince bassist Divinity Roxx, Lucy Kalantari, The Wise Channel, Ants on a Log, and Michael & the Rockness Monsters, plus we’ll hear songs from Parliament, Justin Roberts, Louis & Dan & the Invisible Band, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-07-28 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations

    July 28th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, returning fifteen years after the last time they did so, we’ve got a guest DJ set from They Might Be Giants drummer Marty Beller and his daughter Violet Beller, now in music school and in the great Miami band rug! You’ll hear from boy genius, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ben Folds, and much more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • Episode 204: 2024-07-14 Spare the Rock for stations

    July 14th, 2024  |  58 mins 58 secs

    This week, we’ll hear new music from Michael and the Rockness Monsters, Lucky Diaz, and Musiquita, plus we’ll listen to songs from Louis Prima, Nina Simone, The Rocking Puppies, Steve Earle, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-07-07 Spare the Rock for stations

    July 7th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

    This week, we’ll hear new music from Johnny Longlegs and The Rockin’ Puppies, plus tracks from Johnny Cash, Lunch Money, Femi Kuti, Uncle Jumbo, Battles, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-06-30 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for radio

    June 30th, 2024  |  59 mins 1 sec

    This week, we’ll hear new music from Go Banana Go!, Sam Tsui and Casey Breves, Lucy Kalantari, and more—plus we’ll talk with our new radio pal Elle about working in Antarctica and hear songs from Buck-O Nine, The Jellydots, Soul Coughing, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-06-23 Spare the Rock for stations

    June 23rd, 2024  |  59 mins

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    This week, we’ll air our recent interview with the legendary They Might Be Giants about things ranging from their preferred forest type to what they’ve been reading, plus we’ll hear new music from Lucky Diaz, Strawbitty Yops, Ants on a Log, and Divinity Roxx! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • Episode 200: 2024-06-16 Spare the Rock for radio

    June 15th, 2024  |  59 mins

    This week, we’re talking with the legendary actor, singer, philanthropist, and actual space traveler William Shatner about his new album “Where Will The Animals Sleep?” We’ll also hear new music from Ants on a Log, Johnny Longlegs, Man Man, Cory McAtee, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-06-09 Spare the Rock for stations

    June 9th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, Laurie Berkner’s going to call in to talk about the 25th anniversary of her album Victor Vito, plus we’ll hear new music from William Shatner, Johnny Longlegs, Jules!, and Birds of a Feather, plus tracks from Shine & The Moonbeams, Mega Ran, Sugar Free Allstars, and mroe! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-06-02 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations

    June 2nd, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, Parker Woodland will call in to talk about their new song, Makeup—and we’ve got the premiere of it. Plus we’ll hear new music from Lucy Kalantari, Lucky Diaz, and William Shatner, plus tracks from Antibalas, Los Super Seven, Love & Rockets, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-05-26 Spare the Rock for stations

    May 26th, 2024  |  59 mins 1 sec

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    This week, Frank Gallo from Rolie Polie Guacamole will call in and we’ll talk about their new record and about recording with Steve Albini, plus we’ll hear new tracks from Lucky Diaz, Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats, Keith Munslow, and William Shatner. Yes, William Shatner. And there will be more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-05-19 Spare the Rock for stations

    May 19th, 2024  |  58 mins 59 secs

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    This week, we’ll hear new tracks from Birds of a Feather, Bad Bad Hats, and Sweet Potato Music, plus we’ll listen to songs by The White Stripes, Elizabeth Mitchell, Flula Borg with Go Banana Go!, Gogol Bordello, Lucky Chops, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

  • 2024-05-05 Spare the Rock for stations

    May 5th, 2024  |  59 mins

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    This week, we’ll hear new songs from Sonya Cohen Cramer and F-105, plus songs from The Wiggles covering Tame Impala, The Brothers Johnson, James Brown, Aaron Nigel Smith, Little Miss Ann, and more! It’s indie music for indie kids.