Sound Sessions From Wgn Plus

On Episode #27 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take a trip to the opera for one of the most influential and best selling albums of all time.  Turn your speakers up to 11 for this stroll through Queen‘s “A Night At The Opera”.  [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with […]

On Episode #26 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar strap up their boots and dust off a classic when they dissect country legend Dolly Parton “Jolene”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe and Message Us today! Like what you hear?  Have […]

Bob Marley and The Wailers “Natty Dread” VS. 2 Guys 1 Album

On Episode #24 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take a look into one of the most famous conceptual albums of all time with Pink Floyd “The Wall”.  Listen in as the guys give their take on the ambient noises and blended harmonies of an album that sprung into the zeitgeist with hit songs like “Comfortably Numb” and “Another Brick In The Wall”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment […]

From the crowd you’d hear cheers of “Bobby! Bobby!” as the electrified music of legendary guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir’s voice reverberated off the painted walls of The Chicago Theater.  Michael Heidemann (Host of Sound Sessions Podcast) and Jim Ryan (Forbes Contributor and Music Journalist) discuss the two night stint by Bob Weir and Wolf Bros (bassist Don Was and drummer Jay Lane). Listen to the Full Podcast by clicking PLAY [Comment below with any […]

On Episode #23 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar sit down with a REAL music insider (Gregg Latterman: Founder of Aware Records) and dive into the lovelorn ballads of John Mayer on his album “Room For Squares”.  Gregg played a seminal role in John’s career from giving him his first shot at an album, crafting his marketing and even letting him stay at his house! Gregg was there through the entire journey and we are […]

Sound Sessions host, Michael Heidemann calls up bassist Leah Julius of the heart-pulsating, rock mega-force known as Thunderpussy.  We chat about everything from the incarnations of the band and favorite albums to their plans for the upcoming election and touring with The Struts. Turn your earbuds up to 11 for this interview with one of the most exciting groups in rock right now. Listen to the interview with Thunderpussy by clicking PLAY [Comment below with any questions!] SUBSCRIBE HERE:  Like […]

Listen to the interview with Chloe by clicking PLAY [Comment Below] On this episode of Sound Sessions host, Michael Heidemann calls up the lead singer of one of the most explosive bands to hit the music scene, Chloe Chaidez of the band KITTEN.  From their infectious sound to their totally electric stage show – this is the band to watch this year.  Listen in to the interview to hear about Chloe’s punk background and where she find inspiration for her […]

When two great minds collide and get into the studio anything is possible.  On this episode of Sound Sessions – host Michael Heidemann welcomes Kenn Goodman (keyboards) and Rick Mosher (guitars and vocals) of the Chicago group, The Imperial Sound.  They’ve hit the scene with their newest album “The New AM” alongside some seriously talented vocalists to create an album that makes you feel right at home whether you listen in your headphones or when seeing them live.  Be sure […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe and Message Us today! On Episode #22 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar strap in for one of the most “pop”ular albums of the last 10 years and call upon the T Swifty mega-force for Taylor Swift “1989”.  Listen in as they dissect the album song by song […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #21 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar turn it up to 11 and listen song by song to the 90’s indie rock darling… Beck “Odelay”. Turn up your ear buds and/or car stereo and hear Michael and Paul tear into this iconic album and get […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #20 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar spin the dial to one of the most legendary albums to grace the 1980’s  hip hop scene with Beastie Boys “Licensed to Ill”.  Turn up your ear buds and/or car stereo and hear Michael and Paul tear into […]

[Michael Heidemann, host of Sound Sessions sits down with CKY at Chicago’s 2018 Lollapalooza] Listen to the interview by clicking PLAY [Comment Below] SUBSCRIBE HERE:  Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Michael? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann  

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #19 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar tip their toe into the orchestral lullaby that came from the mind of Rufus Wainwright with his most commercially successful album (and a listener favorite) “Want One”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment […]

On tonight’s edition of WGN Nightside, Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar welcome Mike LeMaistre of Jam Productions to the studio as they discuss some of their they’re favorite albums and most memorable concerts that they’ve attended over the years; Comedian Paige Blair  stops by to share details about the many upcoming shows she has; and a fan favorite game of “What’s Paul Eating” takes place.    

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #19 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the jam-band impresario himself, Dave Matthews with his latest album. Listen in as Mike and Paul dissect the newest release by every suburban kid’s high school favorite, Dave Matthews Band with “Come Tomorrow”.  [Some Mature Language] […]

Greta Van Fleet have been a force to be reckoned with over the past year.  After going on a nationwide tour and earning praise from both Dave Grohl and Robert Plant, these brothers (plus drummer Danny Wagner) from Frankenmuth, Michigan have been igniting rock in a way we haven’t seen since the rock-MTV-surge of the early 2000’s.  Finally!  Although the easy direction to go is to compare their sound to 70s blues-rock band Led Zeppelin, however, we learn from bassist […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #18 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar go full steam ahead into one of the skate-punk masterpieces of the late 90’s with special guest, comedian Marty DeRosa.  Listen in as they dissect the debut album of Chicago hometown heroes, Alkaline Trio with “Goddamnit”.  [Some Mature […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #17 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar dive into the 90’s folk-pop-mega smash that took MTV by storm. Listen in as Mike and Paul take on the bluesey-pop masterpiece by Blind Melon with their debut album, “Blind Melon”.  [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full […]

On this episode of Sound Sessions, host Michael Heidemann and (former host) Kevin Richter speak to a group that knows how to cut right to the heart of what makes a catchy tune.  The Derevolutions have been lighting up Spotify playlists for the last couple years while maintaining a low-frequency tour schedule.  How do they do it?  Listen in to the interview below!  [This interview was recorded in February 2017]  Listen to the FULL INTERVIEW with The DeRevolutions here [Comment […]