Spare the Rock

Spare the Rock Spoil the Child

For over fifteen years Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child has been providing the soundtrack to thousands of childhoods around the country. The show plays “indie music for indie kids,” including the best of music aimed at kids (like Dan Zanes, Moona Luna, Ella Jenkins, Pierce Freelon, Elizabeth Mitchell, Lunch Money, Caspar Babypants, and They Might Be Giants) right along side kid-friendly tracks from the likes of The Ramones, Mike Doughty, Ella Fitzgerald, Brian Eno, Pizzicato Five, Andrew Bird, Fishbone, and more.

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Episode One: Episode 1: 2020-06-28 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child

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Created by: Spare the Rock

USA under 5's 6-10 11+

Started: June 29th, 2020

Status: Active, 217 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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2022-04-17 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations
^{58:59 | April 18th, 2022}

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2022-04-10 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed
^{58:59 | April 11th, 2022}

This week, we’ll hear new music from Sugar Free Allstars, Lucy Kalantari featuring Falu and Fyutch, Bhi Bhiman, and Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse, plus songs from Lyle Lovett, Lunch Money, Apples in Stereo, Booker T. Jones, and more. It’s indie music for indie kids.

2022-04-03 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child feed for radio
^{59:00 | April 4th, 2022}

This week, we’ll hear a world premiere from Poco Drom and a new song from Twinkle Time & Mista Cookie Jar, plus we’ll celebrate baseball’s opening day with songs from Justin Roberts and The Hold Steady—and there’s more. It’s indie music for indie kids.

2022-03-27 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed
^{58:59 | March 28th, 2022}

This week, we’ll hear new music from Jazzy Ash and Jesse Norell, plus we’ll listen to songs by Father Goose, ESG, Aeon Station, Riders Against the Storm, and more. It’s indie music for indie kids.

2022-03-20 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed
^{58:59 | March 21st, 2022}

This week, we’ll recover from South by Southwest with music from the Chambers Brothers, Dan & Claudia Zanes, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Walter Martin, and others—plus a little tribute to Spare the Rock co-host Liam’s other radio show, All Things Heavy, with ScribbleMonster, CandyBand, and others. It’s indie music for indie kids.

2022-03-13 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
^{58:59 | March 14th, 2022}

This week, our friend Lloyd H. Miller from the Deedle Deedle Dees is guest hosting a show dedicated to the music and spirit of Schoolhouse Rock and Daniel Johnston, tied in with our tribute live show in Austin this coming Saturday, March 19, during South by Southwest. Lloyd also talks with Matt Baron of Future Hits about his work with Bob Dorough!

2022-03-06 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed
^{58:59 | March 7th, 2022}

This week, we’ll play a new song from Frank Turner, plus some songs to celebrate our South by Southwest show, and tracks from Lee Bains & the Glory Fires, Pierce Freelon, CandyBand, Soul Coughing, and more!

2022-02-27 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations
^{58:59 | February 28th, 2022}

This week, we’re finishing up our celebration of Black History Month and Black excellence, with SaulPaul returning as a guest host! He’ll play some of his own songs, plus tracks from Rissi Palmer, Fyutch, The Magic Jones, Alphabet Rockers, and many more! It’s indie music for indie kids.

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Created by: Spare the Rock
Started: June 29th, 2020
Status: Active, 217 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA under 5's 6-10 11+

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Spare the Rock Spoil the Child

There are 217 episodes

Episode One: Episode 1: 2020-06-28 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child

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Episodes

2022-04-17 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations 58:59 | April 18th, 2022

2022-04-10 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed 58:59 | April 11th, 2022

2022-04-03 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child feed for radio 59:00 | April 4th, 2022

2022-03-27 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed 58:59 | March 28th, 2022

2022-03-20 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed 58:59 | March 21st, 2022

2022-03-13 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child 58:59 | March 14th, 2022

2022-03-06 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child radio feed 58:59 | March 7th, 2022

2022-02-27 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for stations 58:59 | February 28th, 2022