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'Dad Rock' podcast: New music to stay hip


It happens to just about everyone: We cling to the music of our youth. The bands we liked in our teens and 20s tend to remain our favorites, to the point where your family is going to pull a Jeremy if they have to listen to Pearl Jam's Ten yet again.

In Episode 2 of Paste BN's music podcast Dad Rock, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look at music by newer artists that should appeal to listeners of a certain age — from power pop to retro soul; trip-hop to moody guitar rock.

This podcast isn't all about nostalgia. We want to help you stay current, too.

Music from this week's episode:

And if you missed the debut of Dad Rock — where we discuss some cliched tunes associated with middle-age guys still living off their younger days — here's your chance to get caught up: