Rob Mitchum Sets the Record Straight on Dad Rock

About this episode

Lance interviews Rob Mitchum about the origins of dad rock and his experiences at Pitchfork.

Lance sits down with Rob Mitchum, former Pitchfork writer and author of the infamous "Sky Blue Sky" review that launched "dad rock" into the zeitgeist. Rob sets the record straight on the origins of dad rock, gives a peek behind the curtain of writing at Pitchfork in its glory days, and shares why Phish has eclipsed Wilco as his favorite band.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lance Hill, Matt Morgan

Guest: Rob Mitchum

Topics covered

• dad rock
• music criticism
• Pitchfork history
• band preferences
• Wilco
• Phish

Keywords

• dad rock
• Rob Mitchum
• Pitchfork
• Sky Blue Sky
• Wilco
• Phish
• music review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pitchfork

Books & works: Sky Blue Sky

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