On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan are joined by Ani DiFranco, one of the most fiercely independent and influential artists of the last three decades. Having built a career on fearless songwriting, dedicated activism, and total creative freedom, now DiFranco has added another chapter to her story with the new book “The Spirit of Ani,” giving fans fresh insight into her journey, her music, and the forces that shaped her.

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On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan Light and Producer Roger Coletti discuss the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and share listener reactions. Alan also reviews two music documentaries: EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann, and the Paul McCartney and Wings documentary, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Plus, new music picks from Gorillaz and Tori Amos.

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On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan speak with Don Barnes, founding member of .38 Special, about the band’s recent album, “Milestone”—their first new music in more than 20 years—as well as their ongoing 50th anniversary tour, the creation of some of their biggest hits, and much more.

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