Podcast Episodes

Devo - De-Evolution and the Freedom of Choice

Episode 18

Devo originated in Akron, Ohio forming a band based on the social theory of de-evolution. This innovative and unique band would combine experimental, art punk, and electronic music along with matchin…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Cranberries - In Every Possible Way

Episode 17

The Cranberries formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1989 and within a year would add an incredible 18-year old singer, Dolores O’Riordan. The band would sign with Island Records and release the singles "D…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Julian Cope - After the Teardrops

Episode 16

Following the breakup of The Teardrop Explodes, lead singer Julian Cope would begin a solo career starting with the album "World Shut Your Mouth" in 1984. 

The eccentric Cope would create multiple alb…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Go-Betweens - Through Lovers Lane

Episode 15

Led by the Australian singer-songwriting and guitarist duo of Robert Forster and Grant McLennan, The Go-Betweens became one of the great, and one of the most underrated bands from the 1980's. Founded…

Published on 9 months ago

Trent Reznor - Building a Pretty Hate Machine

Episode 14

In 1989, when Trent Reznor created the groundbreaking Nine Inch Nails album, Pretty Hate Machine, it changed the course of alternative music. The music blended industrial, rock, dance and pop synths,…

Published on 9 months ago

Pink Turns Blue - Dark Wave from the Cold War

Episode 13

The band Pink Turns Blue rose from the early years of the German gothic music scene in Berlin, during the Cold War period, to become a pioneer of the dark wave genre. 

Their debut album from 1987, If …

Published on 9 months ago

Pixies - Quiet Verses and Loud Choruses

Episode 12

The Boston band Pixies would become one of the most influential indie and alternative bands contributing to the growth of the 90’s alternative rock scene.

Their music was known for an extreme contrast…

Published on 9 months ago

The Associates - MacKenzie and Rankine

Episode 11

Formed in 1979 by Billy MacKenzie and Alan Rankine, the Scottish post-punk band The Associates attained commercial and critical success by 1982 with the synth-pop and new-pop album, Sulk. Despite the…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Pylon - The Legacy of Athens Post-Punk

Episode 10

Members of Pylon join us on the episode to discuss the legacy of this Athens, Georgia band that formed in 1979 creating a unique danceable, post-punk, indie rock sound. During their initial run, they…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Throwing Muses - Precursor to 90's Alt-Rock

Episode 9

Originating from Newport, Rhode Island, Throwing Muses was led by step-sisters Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, who would release their debut album in 1986 on 4AD records. Throwing Muses would be one…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago