Artist Spotlight: New Edition

Artist Spotlight: New Edition

Author: Nick Bambach April 1, 2026 Duration: 1:47:40
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray (Queue Points Podcast) return to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic R&B and pop group New Edition. Topics include the group’s rise to fame, their legendary lineup of members, our favorite albums and songs from their catalog, and their current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Stuck on SoundExploring the world of sound including production, engineering, technology, and business.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support...

Nick Bambach hosts Rock in Retrospect, a podcast that digs into the stories behind the artists who truly shaped our musical landscape. Each conversation goes beyond the greatest hits, exploring the personal journeys, creative breakthroughs, and enduring influence of iconic figures. Bambach brings in a different guest for every episode, allowing their personal passion and expertise to guide a deep dive into why a particular artist or band matters. These discussions are both insightful and genuinely funny, capturing the kind of talk you’d have with a friend about a shared musical obsession. While the core of the podcast is artist-focused, it also branches out to examine the institutions and ceremonies that frame music history, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions to the spectacle of the Grammys. Tuning in feels like joining a lively, informed debate about the sounds that define generations. You’ll come away from each episode with a richer understanding of the music you love and probably a few new additions to your playlist. It’s a celebration of legacy, filled with the kind of context and humor that makes music history come alive.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Rock in Retrospect
Podcast Episodes
Movie Talk: Phil Collins: Drummer First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:27
Traci, who runs the Get Phil Voted In campaign to get Phil Collins inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a second time as a solo artist, returns to discuss Brandon Toews' 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First…
Movie Talk: Mystify: Michael Hutchence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:54
To celebrate INXS’ 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Nick invited several members of the INXS fan base—Jim, Jon, and Shannon—to discuss Richard Lowenstein’s 2019 documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence. Support th…
Artist Spotlight: Oasis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:02
Historian and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voter Charles Hughes joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Oasis. They cover a range of topics, including the band’s status as Britpop legends, the massive success of their…
Movie Talk: Song Sung Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:15
Richard and Jordan return to discuss all things Neil Diamond and the 2025 biopic Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Stuck on SoundExploring the world of sound including production, engineering, technol…
Movie Talk: Diane Warren: Relentless [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:34
Cliff and Helen return to discuss the documentary Diane Warren: Relentless (2024) which focuses on the life and career of legendary songwriter Diane Warren. We give our takes on the movie, the Oscar-nominated song "Dear…
2026 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:53
Darren and Peter return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze all ten scores and songs, give our personal rankings, our predictions on who will win and cap it off with…
Reacting to the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall Nominees Ballot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:25
An all-star panel of Rock Hall experts join Nick to discuss the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees Ballot! Tom, Mark, Michelle, Traci, Jon, and Andrea return to give their takes on all 17 nominees. Disclaimer: We rec…
Movie Talk: Stans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:00
Jordan, Kailyn, and Sam return to discuss the 2025 documentary Stans, which explores the career of rap icon Eminem through his superfans. We give our thoughts on the movie, share some personal stories, and cap it off wit…
Movie Talk: Pavements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:13
Scott and Andrew join Nick to discuss Alex Ross Perry's film 2024 Pavements, which focuses on the legendary indie rock band Pavement. Stuck on SoundExploring the world of sound including production, engineering, technolo…
Artist Spotlight: Night Ranger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:59
Tim Durling (Author of Sing Me Away: The Night Ranger Album Review and host of Tim's Vinyl Confessions) joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of classic rock legends Night Ranger! We discuss the band's sound, their…