More Episodes
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Episode 970: The Undertones – An Appreciation
It’s a second consecutive patron episode with listener Eric Lohrenz. We discuss the late ’70s/early ’80s work of Northern Ireland’s Undertones.
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Episode 969: 1980 Debut Albums
Eric Lohrenz, a patron of the pod, picks the topic. We discuss debut albums that came out in 1980, including those by Pretenders, Echo & the Bunnymen, U2, Half Japanese, Huey Lewis and the News, Kurtis Blow and Jim Carroll Band.
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Episode 968: Guest Episode – New Orleans: Lost Scene, Nobody’s Fault
Nate Scott of “The Sneak” fills in for Jim and Patrick and explores the shoulda-been music scene of New Orleans, post-Hurricane Katrina. Featuring: MyNameIsJohnMichael, Caddywhompus, Fatter Than Albert, Sun Hotel, KG Accidental, ArchAnimals, Givers, Donovan Wolfington, Native America, Pope and Cardinal Sons.
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Episode 967: September New Music – Bruce Springsteen, Pillow Queens, Deradoorian, Killer Be Killed, Fleet Foxes and More
Five listeners call in with their September new music picks! Jesse from San Antonio tells us about Pillow Queens and a Big Star cover by Bedouine, Waxahatchee and Hurray For The Riff Raff. Harris touts Joshua Burnside and Deradoorian. Liam McIndoe goes with Die! Die! Die!, Killer Be Killed and Cobalt Chapel. Scott Isom likes Bruce Springsteen. And Echo Park Jimmy (here known as Silver Lake Larry) selects Fleet Foxes.
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Episode 966: September New Music – Will Butler, Jealous of the Birds, Daniel Romano, Tennessee Jet, Cayucas and More
Listeners Walt Falconer and Jimmy Lonetti share their new music picks for September. Walt likes Jealous of the Birds, Daniel Romano, Tennessee Jet, Cayucas and Walter Lukens. And Jimmy Lonetti goes with Will Butler and a slightly older song by Dehd.
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Episode 965: September New Music – Smashing Pumpkins, First Aid Kit, Matt Berninger, Sadler Vaden, Delta Spirit and More
Listeners share their new music picks. Steven Routledge from Scotland goes with Smashing Pumpkins, TJ Walker, Delta Spirit, Matt Berninger and Sadler Vaden. Niklas Nygards from Sweden selects Jesper Lindell, First Aid Kit and Henning.
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Episode 964: September New Music – Janelle Monae, Fleet Foxes, Royal Blood, Emmy the Great
What have our interns been digging? New music from Janelle Monae (Mary), Royal Blood (Sam), Fleet Foxes (Matt) and Emmy the Great (Sami). Press play.
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Episode 963: Eddie Van Halen, Rest in Power
Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen died of cancer on Oct. 6, 2020, at age 65. Jim and Patrick pay tribute, with help from Kevin Spain and several callers.
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Episode 962: Playing the Theremin on a Blue Oyster Cult Song
Our friend Jeff Nolan, music historian for Hard Rock Cafe, is also an accomplished guitarist and – we just learned – a theremin player. In fact, he plays theremin on Blue Oyster Cult’s new album, “The Symbol Remains.” He tells us the story.
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Episode 961: September New Music – Gorillaz, Sylvan Esso, Lo Tom, Hot Chip
What’s Jim been digging? New music from Sylvan Esso, Lo Tom and Gorillaz (feat. Robert Smith). Plus, we play a Velvet Underground song by Hot Chip.