Sound Matters with Tom Leu
The SOUND MATTERS show features in-depth commentary and conversations with compelling artists, musicians, songwriters, composers, photographers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by TOM LEU -- a music and media veteran, professional speaker, published photographer, composer and producer -- SOUND MATTERS uncovers the stories behind the artists, songs and sounds that inspire, challenge, and move us. Tom dives deep into the creative process, philosophical approaches, and unique perspectives of guests, along with providing cutting-edge commentary on important current and historical events in music, culture and entertainment.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 330
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
(RC15): Terry "Double T" Turen-Radio Personality on Recovery Collective
The final episode of the "Recovery Collective" series features Terry "Double T" Turen, a longtime rock radio personality (and co-host of "Music Talk Tuesday") who shares his compelling …
080: Dustin Jack-Photographer
Sound Matters episode #080 features Tom's conversation with Los Angeles based music photographer, Dustin Jack. Dustin’s worked with a who’s who in music including Motley Crue, Black Lab…
(tS05): Black Gives Way to Blue
"Black Gives Way to Blue"... What Alice in Chains can teach us about putting the 'black in back'...
www.soundmatters.tv/black-gives-way-to-blue
talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - …
079: Phil Lewis from L.A. Guns
Sound Matters episode #079 features Tom's conversation with Phil Lewis from L.A. Guns, an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983. Lewis along with founding…
(tS04): Time Waits For No One
"Time Waits For No One"... 168 hrs/week, that's all you and I get. Use them wisely.
www.tomleu.com/fifty-eight
talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow & Improve - us…
078: Jeff Pilson from Dokken, Foreigner, The End Machine #1
Sound Matters episode #078 features Tom's conversation with Jeff Pilson from Foreigner, Dokken, & The End Machine. Jeff is an American musician and accomplished producer who is currentl…
(SMx): Tom talking Sound Matters on 96.7 the Eagle
Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. Here's Tom as a guest on 9…
(RC14): Jen Elizabeth-Author of "Shape of a Woman" on Recovery Collective
Jen Elizabeth is an author and recovery advocate. But more fittingly perhaps after talking with her at length, Jen is a recovery warrior. She has ended her silence about surviving a mul…
077: Highlights & Hits (Motley Movie)
Sound Matters "Highlights & Hits" episode #077 features a literal "motley crew" of characters in the WROK studio in Rockford, IL discussing the Motley Crue biopic The Dirt recently rele…
076: Tony Harnell from TNT & Starbreaker #1
Sound Matters episode #076 features Tom's conversation with Tony Harnell. Tony is an American rock singer, best known for his work with the Norwegian hard rock band, TNT. Tony has an ex…
(tS03): Radio Show, Ready or Not
"Radio Show, Ready of Not"... How the hell did I go from working as a DJ on a country music radio station, to getting my own rock 'n roll-type talk radio show on the air in just a few m…
(RC13): Tony Harnell from TNT on Recovery Collective
Tony Harnell is an American rock singer, best known for his work with the Norwegian hard rock band, TNT. Tony has an exceptional voice and vocal range which spans over 4 octaves. Togeth…
(RC12): Mark Kendall from Great White on Recovery Collective
Mark Kendall is the lead guitarist from the multiplatinum band Great White. His passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a young age. Mark is a solid supporter of MusiC…
075: Mark Kendall from Great White
Sound Matters episode #075 features Tom's conversation with Mark Kendall from the multiplatinum band, Great White. Mark’s passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a you…
074: Vinny Appice from Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line
Sound Matters episode #074 features Tom's conversation with Last In Line drummer, Vinny Appice. Vinny is best known for his work with Black Sabbath and Dio, as well as with numerous oth…
(tS02): Retire Your Representative
"Retire Your Representative"... Who gets more air time: "Real You" or "Rep You"...?
www.tomleu.com/retire-your-representative
talking shiFt = to Change - to Challenge - to Learn - to Grow…
(SMx): Jerry Sofran from Vanishing Kids & Name the Moon
Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. This installment features …
073: Frankie Banali from Quiet Riot
Sound Matters episode #073 features Tom's conversation with Quiet Riot drummer, Frankie Banali. Frankie is best known for his work with multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot and is…
072: Highlights & Hits (2 Year Anniversary Show)
Sound Matters show #072 is the TWO YEAR Anniversary episode of Sound Matters Radio broadcasting on 1440 WROK out of Rockford, IL. Tom and his several guests celebrate and discuss the sh…
(RC11): Katie Lain from Ria Health & Embody Daily on Recovery Collective
Katie Lain is the Director of Community Engagement at Ria Health and an active YouTuber with a great channel called Embody Daily where she shares her personal journey from alcohol addic…