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Backtracking

Booking Overview

A music-analysis show focused on track-by-track examinations of influential and cult-classic albums, with occasional interviews featuring artists directly connected to the records under discussion. Credible pitches include established musicians, band members, producers, music journalists, historians, and authors with firsthand or authoritative expertise on alternative, post-punk, rock, and metal; booking difficulty is medium because the show has demonstrated access to notable legacy artists but serves a specialized niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 135

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 85 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

backtrackingrox@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established musicians, band members, producers, music journalists, historians, or authors with direct involvement in or authoritative expertise on influential rock and alternative albums.
Required Achievements:  
Released or performed on recognized albums, Built a substantial career in rock or alternative music, Published authoritative writing or research about influential music

Recent Guest Discussions

Reg Smithies - The Chameleons’ Album Strange Times, Its Writing And Recording, Guitar Influences, Production, Album Artwork, Release, Touring, Breakup, And Reunion.

Mark Burgess - The Chameleons’ Album Strange Times, Its Writing And Recording, Signing With Geffen, Influences, Album Artwork, Release, Touring, Breakup, And Reunion.

Recent Topics

Album Analysis, Rock Music, Alternative Rock, Post Punk, Heavy Metal

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Backtracking
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S3E30 Asia "Alpha" Side B

October 07, 2026

Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where three old friends take a second listen to influential bands' albums, track by track. For our third season, we've each selected five albums that we think deserve a good old Backtracking.Open your email: ⁠backtrackingrox@gmail.com⁠LISTEN TO THE ALBUMAsia “Alpha”CHAPTERS0:00: Our Engineer Is on a PIP0:22: Wallow in This Week’s Themesong1:42: Back Again Again2:30: Cover the Cover®9:57: Side B, Track 1: Eye to Eye15:08: Side B, Track 2: The Last ...

Asia "Alpha" (1983), Side A: Don't Cry, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

September 30, 2026

Asia's 1983 album "Alpha", Side A: "Don't Cry", "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes", "Never in a Million Years", "My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want)" and "The Heat Goes On".With JW away, Dan and Raf get into how Raf discovered Asia, prog's turn to pop, and a production debate over a crowded mix and a buried Steve Howe, plus the album as the soundtrack to an eighth-grade breakup in the Walden Galleria food court.LISTEN TO THE ALBUM:- Asia “Alpha”CHAPTERS:- 0:00: All Things Considered- 0:21: Two Old ...

Asia "Alpha" (1983): Interview with Asia Producer Dax Kimbrough

September 23, 2026

Asia's 1983 album "Alpha", with Dax Kimbrough, a producer on a number of Asia albums, on Wetton, Downes and 80s prog.We cover a brief history of Asia, how Dax discovered the band, "Alpha" and the 1980s prog rock transition, the John Wetton and Geoff Downes partnership, album and song sequencing, and a touching personal tale.LISTEN TO THE ALBUM:- Asia “Alpha”CHAPTERS:- 0:00: What happens to the heat again?- 0:18: Nihau, Asia!- 1:24: The Barenaked Asian Dynamic- 2:30: A Brief History of Asia, T...

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Frequently asked questions

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Backtracking
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How do I get in touch with Backtracking?

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What is the email for Backtracking?

The publicly listed email for Backtracking: backtrackingrox@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Backtracking have?

Podseeker estimates Backtracking reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Backtracking?

Backtracking typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, band members, producers, music journalists, historians, or authors with direct involvement in or authoritative expertise on influential rock and alternative albums. Common among recent guests: Released or performed on recognized albums; Built a substantial career in rock or alternative music; Published authoritative writing or research about influential music. Recent guests include Reg Smithies and Mark Burgess.

How hard is it to get booked on Backtracking?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Backtracking cover?

Recent episodes cover Album Analysis, Rock Music, Alternative Rock, Post Punk, and Heavy Metal. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

backtrackingrox@gmail.com

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