Golden Years is a show where we step back in time, pick a specific year, and highlight all the songs from that year. Starting this Sunday, June 14th, you can listen to me talk about tracks from 1971 from 8am to 12pm on the live player on the Hip Dad website. And there should be a new one every Sunday morning.

Rock and rollercoasters go together like popcorn and the movies. When Disney's Hollywood Studios debuted Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in 1999, it was a genius move—a one-of-a-kind thrill ride powered by a legendary rock band and a zero-to-60 MPH launch. But after over 25 years with the same headliner, Disney took a bold swing: rebranding the coaster from Aerosmith to the Muppets' Electric Mayhem.

Legendary Chicago rock band from the late 2010s make their return for an eight-night run at Thalia Hall.

There’s a wave of artists right now that feel rooted in the past but still fresh, and these three have been on my radar lately. Different sounds, different lanes, but all doing something interesting.

This past week I flew out to London chasing something I don’t usually get at home—the chance to finally see a band that mostly lives on the UK circuit. After discovering Toast Club through a random Instagram ad, I knew this wasn’t just another algorithm push. Their track “Cafe Pacific” hit immediately—driving piano, smooth groove, and a vibe that feels like yacht rock reimagined at cruising altitude.

Ever wonder why music sounded the way it did back in the 60s? Yes, it was recorded on tape. Some people love the sound of tape, but what tape recordings really gave us were limitations. And limitations can be good when creating art.

The Rolling Stones have been rocking the planet since 1963. That’s over 60 years, and they’ve made a lot of music. For the average listener, people think of classic Keith Richards riffs paired with that unmistakable Mick Jagger swagger. But today I wanted to dive a little deeper into a different side of the Stones. Country Stones.