Deepen your appreciation of your favorite artists and genres. On Loud Lit, your host Matt Reno, a former rock radio DJ and forever music nerd, delivers reviews of books about rock and hip hop music. Tune in to find your next read.
Loud Lit
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Podcast Overview
Deepen your appreciation of your favorite artists and genres. On Loud Lit, your host Matt Reno, a former rock radio DJ and forever music nerd, delivers reviews of books about rock and hip hop music. Tune in to find your next read.
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12/20/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 13, 2026
Roots of Rebellion: Serj Tankian's Down with the System
<p>This week on Loud Lit, Matt dives into Serj Tankian's powerful 2024 memoir, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/19729/9780306831928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Down with the System</a>. Behind System of a Down's wild, zany riffs and legendary vocals is a story deeply rooted in activism, heritage, and the fight for justice. We explore the band's unlikely rise to stardom, internal band friction, and Serj's lifelong mission to gain recognition for the Armenian Genocide that directly impacted his ancestors. </p><p>Want to read Serj's story for yourself? Grab your copy of Down with the System at the <strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/loudlit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loud Lit Bookshop Page</a></strong>. Shopping small instead of defaulting to Amazon is a total punk rock move, and it directly keeps this show running!</p><p>Listen to Matt's metal podcast, <a href="https://noisereport.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Noise Report</a>, or watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NoiseReport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Start your own podcast with <a href="https://fas.st/t/QaGPWBrf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a>!</p>
May 30, 2026
Ambition on Their Own Terms: The R.E.M. Story
<p>What happens when a band does everything "wrong" and becomes the biggest act in the world anyway? On this Loud Lit episode, Matt dives into one of his all-time favorite musical artists with a look at <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/19729/9780593312537" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Name of This Band is R.E.M.</a> by Peter Ames Carlin.</p><p></p><p>Support this show and independent booksellers at the <strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/loudlit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loud Lit Bookshop Page</a></strong>.</p><p>Start your own podcast with <a href="https://fas.st/t/QaGPWBrf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a>!</p>
May 16, 2026
29 Minutes of Hell: DX Ferris on Slayer’s Reign in Blood
<p>Twenty-nine minutes of pure, unadulterated aggression. In 1986, Slayer didn’t just release an album; they released a manifesto for thrash metal. This week on Loud Lit, we dive into the 57th entry of the 33 1/3 book series, where entertainment reporter DX Ferris dissects the creation, controversy, and chaotic legacy of Slayer’s magnum opus: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/19729/9780826429094" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reign in Blood</a>.</p><p></p><p>Support this show and independent booksellers at the <strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/loudlit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loud Lit Bookshop Page</a></strong>.</p><p>Listen to <a href="https://noisereport.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Noise Report</a> or watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NoiseReport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Start your own podcast with <a href="https://fas.st/t/QaGPWBrf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a>!</p>
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