Mall Music & Dive Bar Dreams

Love in the food court. Heartbreak on the Sunset Strip. This week, we honor Valley Girl (1983)—the film, the myth, the neon-drenched fever dream—and the bands that made it shimmer.We’ve got Josie Cotton, The Plimsouls, Sparks, Bonnie Hayes, and some present-day weirdos keeping the eyeliner spirit alive.Come for the mall music. Stay for the dive bar dreams. And maybe cry a little in the parking lot.🔗. Links:Bomp! RecordsBig Stir RecordsS.W. Lauden on SubstackAustin Pets Alive!World Central Kitchen🎧 Today's Tracks:The Jive- Heart O' GoldSteve Allen- In + Out of the LightThe Cle Elum- Something In The WaterEarth Quake- Fever DreamPowerslide- PrimadonnaJosie Cotton- Everything Is Oh YeahSparks- Nothing Is As Good As They Say It IsBonnie Hayes- Still WildThe Plimsouls- 12 O'Clock MidnightThe Chelsea Curve- KindawannaBeauty- Acid Baby GirlPopsicko- No Better TimeHobsons Bay Coast Guard- MonsoonTHE ROOKS- MaybePeter Holsapple- FirefliesThe Beths- No JoyThe Meanies- ZamboniThe Callbirds- Love Leftover (Radio Mix)The Airport 77s- Don't Let Go