Rob looks back at the music career of pop star Avril Lavigne while celebrating her smash hit “Complicated.” Along the... more

Listen as Rob celebrates the life and career of the music icon who is Johnny Cash and his 2002 legendary... more

Rob travels down memory lane and looks back at his not-so-kind review of Linkin Park’s diamond-selling debut album, 'Hybrid Theory,'... more

Join us in a moment of 60 Songs history being made as Missy Elliott becomes the first artist with not... more

This week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie... more

It’s Jimmy Eat World Day here at '60 Songs,' and in typical Rob fashion, we take the scenic route to... more

Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008... more

Join Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Down’s “Chop... more

Rob looks back at some of the greatest haters in the history of music in celebration of the legendary hater... more

Join Rob in celebrating Amy Winehouse, and missing her voice like the rest of us. Along the way, Rob discusses... more

Join us as Rob kicks off a new era of '60 Songs' with a deep dive into the 2000s anthem... more

We are so back! Join us on another musical journey through a new decade as Rob Harvilla digs through the... more

It’s last call for '90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be... more

In the penultimate episode of 60 Songs, Rob takes it way back. Listen as he recalls the first song he... more

Rob ranks the books he was forced to read in high school before turning his focus on the greatness of... more

Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs... more

Rob looks at JAY-Z’s career backwards this week before reaching the rap legend’s 90’s pop crossover hit, “Hard Knock Life.”... more

Rob reminisces on his time witnessing Janelle Monae perform at South By Southwest in the year of Michael Jackson’s passing,... more

Rob looks back at the movie ‘High Fidelity’ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who... more

Rob looks back at the top five songs that make him still feel like a 6-year-old, before turning his attention... more

Rob takes a trip down memory lane and once again back to his days of watching ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ before... more

Rob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to... more

Rob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention... more

Listen as Rob reminisces on some of the funniest songs he heard from the back seat of the car as... more

Listen as Rob and Yasi Salek are joined by Chris Ryan to hold the ultimate '60 Songs' draft! But before... more

Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of... more

Listen as Rob confesses about that time where he sorta…kinda…maybe…beat up a guy at a Portishead concert in 1997. Stay... more

Listen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and... more

Rob reflects on the times when he was a child in the car with his mother and inappropriate songs played... more

Rob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' and this week, it’s all about... more

Rob ranks the top five funniest moments in the film ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ to kick things off for this... more

Rob blends his memories of watching Pee-wee Herman with flash backs of his punk rock era while praising Fugazi and... more

Rob looks back at the many times ‘Star Search’ failed to select musical stars who went on to be music... more

Before highlighting Mazzy Star and their moody hit “Fade into You,” Rob shares his new favorite song with us and... more

In a very special 100th episode, Rob looks back at the records his parents played downstairs when he was supposed... more

Rob shares a list of the 10 most repetitive songs of the '90s, before diving into Daft Punk and their... more

Rob looks back at some of his most embarrassing song lyric snafus caused by radio edits while deep diving on... more

Listen as Rob highlights why ‘Loaded Weapon 1’ is the single greatest movie he's ever seen in theaters before he... more

Don't call them one-hit wonders. And don't you dare try to knock them down. This week, Rob's covering the career of... more

Rob reminisces over the first rock concert he attended, where Weird Al Yankovic opened for the Monkees before turning to... more

Rob is back to share the 10 worst songs he performed during his college open-mic-night phase, as he dives into... more

Rob looks back at his journalism origin story while diving into the artistry of Beck and the absurdity of “Loser.”... more

Join Rob as he dives into his deepest darkest memories of clinging to gymnasium walls as all the other brave... more

Rob is back and ready to share his inner-most thoughts on Batman movies, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and... more

Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the ’90s with even more special guests starting May 17. Learn more... more

Rob dives into De La Soul’s least favorite song to perform, the impact of the rap group, Trugoy the Dove’s... more

Rob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn.” Later, he... more

Rob looks back at the meteoric rise of “Macarena” and the song’s ability to get politicians to make a fool... more

Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to... more

Rob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.” Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Craig... more

Rob looks back at ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off’ when diving into Liz Phair’s “F--k and Run” and the rest of... more

Rob spills on his love/hate relationship with LeBron James over the years while deep diving on how Hootie & The... more

Rob explores his love for live albums while looking back at Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone.” Along the way he explains why... more

Rob is joined by ‘Bandsplain’ host Yasi Salek to read some of your fan mail and answer questions. Why do... more

Rob dives into his top five all-time favorite '90s white rapper songs when looking back at the rise and fall... more

Rob looks back at some of the first CDs he ever owned when diving into Pearl Jam’s lyrically incomprehensible B-side... more

Rob is joined by ‘Boy Meets World’ star and host of the podcast ‘Boy Meets 90’s’ Rider Strong to look... more

Rob reminisces on his first days working in a newsroom and watching ‘ThunderCats’ outtakes, all while riding on the sleek... more

Rob dives into the world of N.W.A. and gangsta rap, looking back at Ice Cube’s more peaceful hit, “It Was... more

Rob is back to dive into the empowering anthem that is “Goodbye Earl,” along with the impact of the Chicks... more

Bring your electric guitars and join us as Rob dives into the world of heavy metal when taking a look... more

What do ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ The Smiths, and Rob’s lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish... more

Rob celebrates the song “Firestarter” while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also... more

Rob looks back at the house-influenced 1997 pop hit that is “Together Again.” Along the way, he highlights the sensational... more

Listen as Rob delves into his most vivid memories of late-night video game binges with his band. Somewhere along the... more

Rob dives into the Beastie Boys' evolution from frat boy rap group to enlightened men while he looks back at... more

Rob reminisces about the first time he heard “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails, the state of industrial rock during that... more

Rob explores the making of Mary J. Blige and Method Man’s “I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I... more

Rob looks back at The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and the band's legal battles over royalties owed to The Rolling... more

Rob looks back at the Los Angeles based band Hole, the pain within the lyrics of “Doll Parts,” and Courtney... more

Rob brings the pod to Queensbridge this week as he looks back at the ‘Infamous’ rap duo that is Mobb... more

Rob looks back at the comedic punk rock classic that is “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” along with much... more

Rob brings his own bass to the party as he looks back at Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing,” along with... more

Rob looks back at the heartbreak anthem that is “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” while also looking back at... more

Rob looks back at Tag Team’s no. 2 charting single “Whoomp! (There It Is)” along with the controversy surrounding the... more

'60 Songs' returns for another batch of songs by covering the Big Bang of late '90s teen pop, Britney Spears's... more

Rob closes out the first set songs with a heartfelt appraisal of Layne Staley via an exploration of the Seattle... more

Rob explores the joy, terror, and fulfillment of fatherhood through one of classic rock’s dynamic frontmen, Tom Petty. Rob runs... more

Rob Harvilla explores the legacy of Tupac Shakur, one of the most important figures hip-hop ever birthed and a person... more

Rob explores the history of Los Angeles rock band Rage Against the Machine and their debut single, “Killing in the... more

Rob explores the memory of a lost love in Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor.” Tracking her rise to fame first as a... more

Rob explores what happens when you make music your everything. Through the lens of Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz,... more

Rob explores the radical and blunt nature of Fiona Apple. Nearly 25 years after “Criminal” made a jaded 18-year-old into... more

Rob explores the spiritual and sexy Carlos Santana. Assisted by Matchbox 20 vocalist Rob Thomas, Santana created what may have... more

Rob explores the Fierce Five, a.k.a. the Spice Girls, who became the biggest-selling girl group in the world following the success... more

Rob explores the spiritual genius of the late rapper DMX. He observes X’s power of prayer, recounts the rapper’s destructive... more

Rob explores the obsessive and eerily constructed hit “Creep,” which arrived on Radiohead’s debut album, ‘Pablo Honey.’ He discusses the... more

Rob explores legendary Canadian vocalist Celine Dion’s blockbuster hit “My Heart Will Go On” by discussing her illustrious career, the... more

Rob explores Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s hit “Tha Crossroads” by discussing the origins of the quintet, their innovative musical... more

Rob explores punk royalty Blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?” by discussing the band’s unapologetic celebration of immaturity, their musical influences,... more

Rob explores Billy Ray Cyrus’s smash hit “Achy Breaky Heart” by discussing the new traditionalist movement in country music and... more

Rob explores R&B sensation Aaliyah’s hit single “One in a Million” by discussing her meteoric rise to pop stardom at... more

Rob explores alternative rock band R.E.M.’s piano ballad “Nightswimming” by discussing the band’s musical journey and their songs’ frequent lack... more

Rob explores legendary hip-hop duo Outkast’s hit “Rosa Parks” by discussing their deep roots in Atlanta and the change they... more

Rob explores singer-songwriter Tori Amos’s hit single “Cornflake Girl” by discussing her performing prowess, her unique artistry, and her tense... more

Rob explores Britpop icon Oasis’s enduring megahit “Wonderwall” by discussing the Gallagher brothers’ notoriously contentious relationship and the band’s place... more

Rob explores the legendary R&B quartet Boyz II Men’s record-smashing single “End of the Road” by discussing the group’s universal... more

Rob explores rap-rock band Limp Bizkit’s signature single “Nookie” by discussing the rise of nü metal and how the genre... more

Rob explores Madonna’s ’90s house hit “Vogue” by discussing the Queen of Pop’s remarkable ability to reinvent herself, her meticulous... more

Rob explores Los Angeles rapper Coolio’s megahit “Gangsta’s Paradise” by discussing the distance between the stark realities behind much of... more

Rob explores Cake’s hit single “The Distance” by discussing the Sacramento band’s quirky sensibilities, the role of sarcasm in their... more

Rob explores indie-rock darling Pavement’s critically acclaimed hit “Gold Soundz” by discussing their quirky charm, enigmatic lyrics, and unique fan... more

Rob explores R&B stars Brandy and Monica’s legendary duet “The Boy Is Mine” by discussing the extent to which the... more

Rob explores San Francisco rock band Third Eye Blind’s hit “Semi-Charmed Life” by discussing front man Stephan Jenkins’s reputation, songwriting... more

Rob explores Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor’s acclaimed rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” by discussing how she made the Prince-written... more

Rob explores New Orleans rapper Juvenile’s bounce anthem “Back That Azz Up.” He discusses how Juvenile’s unique voice complements the... more

Rob explores the indefinable Red Hot Chili Peppers’ hit single “Under the Bridge” by discussing the band’s tumultuous history and... more

Rob explores the late great Whitney Houston’s iconic cover of “I Will Always Love You” by discussing the legendary vocalist’s... more

Rob explores Weezer’s acclaimed emo hit “Say It Ain’t So” by discussing the band’s unique identity within alternative rock and... more

Rob explores Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash Into Me” by discussing the band’s immense musical prowess and artistry contrasted with their... more