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New episode: Living My Dream Life with Andy Fleming (30 Characters, Character Assassination Roasts)

February 16, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to comedian Andy Fleming about appearing in TV commercials for his family’s furniture business as a child, coming up as a comedian in Memphis, leaving Memphis behind, adjusting to life as a Chicagoan, inhabiting characters on his podcast (30 Characters) and on stage at The Laugh Factory (Character Assassination Roasts), their shared love of Colt Cabana,

New episode: Future Scumbag with Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, The Angel Sluts)

February 8, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, filmmaker and comic book aficionado Harry Koniditsiotis about the recent reunion of his band The Angel Sluts, working on a new The Switchblade Kid record, various 5 & Dime Recording projects, the making of Harry’s film Who The Hell Is Alfred Medley?, the continued success of 901 Comics, and J.D.’s sordid past as a

New release: Jeremy Scott’s Bear Grease (LP & digital)

January 28, 2022

The day is finally here – Jeremy’s Scott‘s debut solo album Bear Grease is out on vinyl LP and in digital formats! You can buy the record here or stream it on Apple Music, TIDAL, Bandcamp, the dreaded Spotify and everywhere you do that sort of thing. ICYMI – here’s the video for “Fred Neil Armstrong,” the first single from

New episode: Bear Grease with Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound) and Graham Burks (Loose Opinions)

January 24, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Jeremy Scott and Graham Burks about their upcoming release show for Jeremy’s solo album Bear Grease, disappointing news for the Reigning Sound, collaborating with Alicja Trout and Harlan T. Bobo, working together in the studio, and more. J.D. also spins “What Am I Talking About” from Bear Grease, and Jeremy and Graham perform “Fred

New episode: What Could Be with John Michael (96X)

January 18, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to alternative rock radio DJ John Michael about his early days in broadcasting, the original run of 96X in Memphis on terrestrial radio, the station’s demise, his journey to KROQ in Los Angeles and beyond, meeting big-time rock stars, the revival of 96X as a streaming entity, and more. Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn,

Memphis shows January 27-29

January 18, 2022

Back to the Light has THREE (3!) big shows coming up in Memphis! The first features BTTL founder J.D. Reager + the amazing Glorious Abhor and Cryptic Mags. It goes down Thursday January 27 at the Hi-Tone. Up next is the release party for Jeremy Scott‘s Bear Grease on Back to the Light Records! Jeremy and his band will be

New episode: Memphis Luck with Stephen Deusner (Where the Devil Don’t Stay)

January 11, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to music writer and author Stephen Deusner about his upbringing in Selmer, TN, moving on to Memphis and beyond, becoming a contributor to Pitchfork, Uncut, etc., writing his new book Where the Devil Don’t Stay: Traveling the South With the Drive-By Truckers, their shared love of Centro-matic, and more. Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn,

Jot Coffee’s The Hopper interviews J.D. Reager

January 6, 2022

Check out this amazing interview with Back to the Light founder J.D. Reager! Read the full article here. And don’t miss the accompanying Spotify playlist!

New episode: Thundering Foamy Motion with Mark Akin and Jay Hines (The Subteens)

January 4, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Mark Akin and Jay Hines about their longstanding friendship and creative partnership, the nearly 30-year history of their band The Subteens, how addiction almost destroyed the group, working together on a new full-length album, and more. J.D. also plays a clip of the new Subteens song “I Don’t Think It’s Worth It.” Available via

New Jeremy Scott video & album pre-orders!

January 3, 2022

As you may have seen, “Fred Neil Armstrong” – the solo debut of Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks, etc.) – was released as a single last week to all digital outlets! Now check out the video directed by J.B. Horrell of Aquarian Blood: The video was also featured today as a part of the Memphis Flyer’s Music Video

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