On episode #68 of Sound Up!, Mark Goodman and Alan Light host a live panel of Sound Up Pod Squad members to discuss two significant topics: the 2025 Grammy nominations and one of the year's biggest issues, dynamic ticket pricing. Hosts and guests dive deep into the Big Four Grammy categories, sharing their picks for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist. Then, they take a closer look at ticket prices and access, exploring the advantages and challenges of dynamic ticket pricing.

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On episode #67 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome author Rob Sheffield to discuss his new book “Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music.” Mark reports back from The Sands, where he saw Rick Springfield, Bret Michaels, Level 42, and many more. In music news, the 2025 Grammy nominations are revealed, Chappell Roan drops her management, and Zach Bryan faces domestic scandal. We get two live reviews from our Sound Up! Pod Squad - David Gilmour at MSG and The Cure in London. Plus, this week’s new music picks feature tracks from Imogen Heap, Jamey Johnson, Will Swinton, Lucius, and Griff.

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On episode #66 of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome legendary photographer Lynn Goldsmith to discuss her latest book, Patti Smith: Before Easter After. In music news, we discuss Oasis cracking down on ticket resales, Young Thug getting out of prison, Ed Sheeran winning a big court case, The Cure performing a three-hour record release show in London, and Jell Roll dropping 100 pounds while touring. We get two reviews from our Sound Up Pod Squad, one of The Cure’s new album Songs of a Lost World and another of Morrissey live.

This week’s new music picks feature tracks from Dorothy, Chena, Cleo Sol, and Paul Simon.

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