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
026: Highlights & Hits
Episode 026 includes Tom's recap and commentary on his many recent travels shooting and doing media at Chicago Open Air and Country Thunder 2017, and an overview of the excellent Armed …
025: Armed Vision from Rockford, IL
The legendary and influential Armed Vision band from Rockford, IL joins Tom in the studio for this long-form interview. Vocalist Rex Scott, guitarist Jay Samp, and drummer Lance Porter …
024: Colin Brittain-Producer, Songwriter & Linkin Park Drummer
Producer/songwriter and drummer for Linkin Park Colin Brittain talks with Tom about writing and producing with some of today's top acts including Papa Roach and Japan's One OK Rock amon…
023: Scott Phillips & Brian Marshall from Alter Bridge
Tom talks with drummer, Scott Phillips & bassist, Brian Marshall from Alter Bridge backstage at the Northern Invasion 2017 festival in Somerset, WI...
Inside the Interview:
01:31 - Brian …
022: Michael Sweet from Stryper #1
Tom's 1st interview with Michael Sweet from Stryper in the Fall of 2016 talking about his latest solo album One Sided War...
Inside the Interview:
02:23 - On the album One Sided War...
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021: Kevin Polky from Shatter Our Silence #1
Shatter Our Silence Founder and Executive Director, Kevin Polky and Tom discuss the all-important topic of suicide awareness and assistance.
Inside the Interview:
01:38 - About Kevin Polk…
020: Jerry Dixon from Warrant
Jerry Dixon from Warrant talks with Tom about the band's latest album, his long tenure in Warrant, some overlooked music in Warrant's back catalog, Jani Lane, Warrant's "black years," s…
019: Chris Cornell Tribute
Tom's reactions, commentary, and tribute to the shocking news of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden's passing in May of 2017 after photographing the band just 3 days earlier at the Northern I…
018: Phillip Ryan Block-Entrepreneur from Independent Ear #1
Tom's interview with serial entrepreneur Phillip Ryan Block from Independent Ear Productions and Block Media Group.
Inside the Interview:
02:34 - What is Independent Ear Productions (IEP)…
017: George Lynch from Dokken, Lynch Mob, KXM #1
Tom's first in-depth interview with George Lynch of Dokken, Lynch Mob, KXM, and Sweet & Lynch about the latest KXM album, his thoughts on jam bands, the recent Dokken reunion, and his i…
016: Austin Dickinson from As Lions
Tom's interview with Austin Dickinson from the excellent UK band As Lions. If you're into heavy, melodic, and well-produced music with intelligent lyrics, then As Lions is a great band …
015: Susan Masino-Author
Tom interviews veteran music journalist, author of six books including two about AC/DC, and paranormal researcher Susan Masino.
Inside the Interview:
00:34 - Susan's extensive bio and his…
014: RIPT from Rockford, IL
Tom's recent interview with guitarists Ringo Nelson and Gregg DeCarlo, drummer Wally Houck, and new lead singer Chuck Stout from Rockford's RIPT about the next era of the band...
Inside…
013: RAMI Organization from Rockford, IL
Tom interviews Dan Eisman and Debbie Akre from the Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) organization and gets some behind-the-scenes insights about the group's past, present, and future.
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012: Kelly Keagy from Night Ranger
Tom interviews Night Ranger drummer, singer, and songwriter Kelly Keagy about the band's 12th studio album Don't Let Up, Kelly's approach to drumming, his solo projects, working with Bi…
011: Mike Tramp #1
Tom's first in-depth interview with former White Lion frontman Mike Tramp is featured here. Tom covers Mike's extensive and impressive solo catalog, and his nearly 40 year career past a…
010: "Hair I Go Again" filmmakers Kyle Kruger & Steve McClure
Tom Leu interviews filmmakers Kyle Kruger and Steve McClure of the music documentary "Hair I Go Again" on SOUND MATTERS Radio to talk about the film's genesis, the 5 year journey to com…
009: Bill Leverty from Firehouse
Tom is joined by guitarist and songwriter, Bill Leverty of Firehouse on SOUND MATTERS Radio for an in-depth conversation about Bill's new solo single "You're a Natural (Disaster)," his …
008: Stephen Pearcy from Ratt
Tom Leu from Sound Matters Radio interviews Stephen Pearcy of RATT and talks about his latest solo album "Smash," sobriety, upcoming touring plans, Ratt news, the Bobby Blotzer saga, me…
007: Phil Collen from Def Leppard
Tom interviews Phil Collen from Def Leppard and talks about the band's new DVD release, the upcoming tour with Poison & Tesla, producing new music, and getting to share the stage with h…