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New episode: A Spare Few Tens of Thousands of Dollars with Chris McCoy (Antenna, 1000 Lights, Memphis Flyer)

August 15, 2023

Host J.D. Reager talks to writer, filmmaker and musician Chris McCoy on location at the Memphis Listening Lab. They discuss Chris’ many paths as an artist, the inner-band dynamics of 1000 Lights, the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the documentary film Antenna, and more. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are distributed.

New episode: Trophy Guest with Chris Davis (Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround)

May 4, 2023

Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and writer Chris Davis on location at Midtown Con. They discuss Chris’ career as a journalist for The Memphis Flyer, his work as a musician with Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround, his ambition as a fiction writer, and how their paths have intersected. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere

New episode: Come Hither To Me with Alex Greene (Reigning Sound, The Rolling Head Orchestra)

June 28, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and music writer Alex Greene about the end of his band Reigning Sound, upcoming Compulsive Gamblers gigs, and his recent Memphis Flyer cover story before deep diving on Alex’s upcoming live film score performance at The Grove at GPAC. Alex also performs a piece from the score called “Come Hither To Me.” Back to

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

New episode: Live From Gonerfest 18 Part 3 with Alex Greene (Reigning Sound) and Ross Johnson (Panther Burns)

October 11, 2021

Host J.D. Reager presents the third of a three-part series of episodes recorded live at Gonerfest 18 in Memphis, TN. This installment features conversations with Alex Greene (Reigning Sound, Rolling Head Orchestra, Memphis Flyer) and Ross Johnson (Panther Burns, Alex Chilton, Turnt). Once again, thank you Goner Records! Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts

News roundup: Loose Opinions, listening party, & press!

August 20, 2021

Hey everybody! It’s been a busy week at Back to the Light HQ, and we have several cool things to share with you: First and foremost, the new Loose Opinions record Shadow of a Shadow is out today! Get it at looseopinions.com or on Spotify, Apple Music or here: Shadow of a Shadow by Loose Opinions Be sure and check

New episode: Banking on Disaster with Alex Greene (Reigning Sound, Rolling Head Orchestra, Memphis Flyer)

November 9, 2020

Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis musician and journalist Alex Greene about the results of the presidential election, the writing job they both wanted but Alex ultimately got, working on the new Reigning Sound album, touring with Tav Falco‘s Panther Burns and the evolution of his solo project, Alex Greene & the Rolling Head Orchestra. Then J.D. plays a song

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