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
045: Billy Don Burns-Country Singer/Songwriter
Sound Matters show #045 features Tom's intriguing and revealing conversation with the original "outlaw," legendary Nashville singer/songwriter Billy Don Burns. Billy Don's songs have be…
044: Highlights & Hits
Episode #044 features conversation, commentary, and insights about the broadcasting from the new "Sound Matters Studio South" in Florida, the 2018 Grammy Awards, conversations with Kevi…
043: Jon Freeman-Music Publicist & Promoter
Sound Matters show #043 features Tom's conversation with music publicist, Jon Freeman from Freeman Promotions. Jon gives us an inside look at the music business from a perspective few a…
(SMx): Tom talking Suite O' Reunion show on Q98.5
Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and ear candy. **Tom is a guest on Q98.5 talkin…
042: Highlights & Hits (1 Year Anniversary Show)
Sound Matters show #042 is the ONE 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…
041: Highlights & Hits (Holiday)
Episode #041 is the first ever holiday-themed show featuring conversation and commentary about Sound Matters Radio 2017 year in review, the 2018 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Xma…
040: Mitch Brechon from Suite Oblivion
Sound Matters show #040 features Tom's conversation with longtime bandmate Mitch Brechon from Suite Oblivion talking through his journey in music culminating in the formation of Suite O…
039: Jack Russell from Jack Russell's Great White #2
The 2nd interview with Jack Russell, lead singer and chief songwriter for Jack Russell's Great White. Tom and Jack talk about his recent management changes, the legacy of the Once Bitte…
038: Chris Vrenna from Nine Inch Nails & Marilyn Manson
Sound Matters show #038 features Tom's in-depth interview with Chris Vrenna, Grammy winning musician, composer, producer, remixer, and drummer best known for his work in Nine Inch Nails…
037: Michael Sweet from Stryper #3
The 3rd interview with Michael Sweet from Stryper and Sweet & Lynch delves into S&L's second release Unified out on Frontiers Records, shooting videos in Hollywood, wearing the producer…
036: Freddy Negrete & Steve Jones-Authors
Sound Matters #036 features Tom's interview with Freddy Negrete and Steve Jones, authors of "Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos - My Life in Black and Gray". This conversati…
035: Frankie Muriel from KingoftheHill & DrZhVegas
Sound Matters episode #035 features Tom's interview with Frankie Muriel of KingoftheHill and Dr. Zhivegas. KOTH was/is the epitome high-energy fun, talent, and showmanship mixed into a …
034: Don Jamieson-Comedian & "That Metal Show" Host
Episode #034 features Tom's interview with comedian, author, and "That Metal Show" co-host, Don Jamieson. Don discusses his decades long career as the "rock 'n roll comedian," "That Met…
033: Tom Petty Tribute
Sound Matters episode #033 features Tom’s tribute to the late, great Tom Petty who passed away this week with music, commentary, conversations, and reactions from musicians and friends …
032: Aryn Jonathan Black from Scorpion Child
Tom's interview with Aryn Jonathan Black, lead singer of the great Austin, TX rock band Scorpion Child. Tom and Aryn spoke in the spring of 2016, just before the release of the band's s…
031: Amy Dresner-Author
Tom's in-depth interview with the hilarious and insightful Amy Dresner, author of the riveting book "My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean" on Hachette Books.
Insid…
030: Highlights & Hits
Episode #030 features conversation, commentary, and insights about cover bands who do it differently, National Recovery Month, TOMLEU.com, Nikki Sixx and Sixx Sense radio, author Amy Dr…
029: Highlights & Hits
Episode 029 features conversation, commentary, and insights about podcasting, Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, and interviews with radio personality Kevin McCarthy and Kevin Polky, Executive Di…
028: Bryan Wilkinson from Black Actress & The Last Vegas
Tom's interview with Bryan Wilkinson... best known currently as guitarist for both The Last Vegas and Chicago’s Black Actress, as well as a prolific solo artist performing under the ban…
027: Highlights & Hits
Episode 027 features conversation, commentary, and insights about "The Defiant Ones" (Jimmy Iovine & Dr. Dre) documentary on HBO, Styx, Riki Rachtman, Rockford's Local Music Scene with …