
The New Dad Rock
Two college radio DJs during the 90s, hosts Keith and Steve helped expose bands like Nirvana, Pavement and PJ Harvey. They went to shows, interviewed musicians and reviewed albums for various zines and papers. They worked security at concerts and once, even did load-in for Phish. Now they’re dads. Whether you want to explore lesser-known music or take a trip down memory lane, tune in to The New Dad Rock. Join hosts Keith and Steve as they navigate the ages together, sharing their love of music across various eras and genres. Always well intentioned, often well informed, seldom boring, The New Dad Rock will expand your mind.
Podcasting since 2020 • 106 episodes
The New Dad Rock
Latest Episodes
EP 96. The Opera House of Dad Rock: 1996 in Full Bloom
1996 was a wild, weird, and wonderful year for music. Alternative rock was shifting in unexpected ways, techno was taking over clubs and airwaves, and Gen X was riding the high of a pre-Y2K world—blissfully unaware of what ...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:59

EP 95. Birth of An Alternative Nation
Step into 1995—a time when five-disc CD changers ruled the bedroom, cassette Walkmans were essential for the commute, and a record player still held a place of honor in the living room. Not a single MP3 in sight. This was a...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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25:04

EP 94. Did OJ Kill Kurt Cobain?
Tune in as The New Dad Rock breaks it all down—one track at a time.1994 was a year of seismic shifts—both in music and in pop culture. Nirvana’s Unplugged set the tone for the band's tragic final chapter, while Woodstoc...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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28:54

EP XM. Please Christmas Don't Be Late
Oh, the nerve of the season, the audacious charade,Of this barber shop simulation where reality’s frayed!I plopped in a chair, unassuming and tame,In this den of shears and holiday fame.With old barbers tending, and old carols a...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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39:39

EP 2024. The New Dad Rock Forever: A 2024 Mixtape
EP 2024: The New Dad Rock Forever: A 2024 MixtapeIn this milestone episode, Steve and Keith look back on their favorite music of 2024, celebrating the sounds that defined the year while pondering how their ever-evolving tast...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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33:38
