Memories of The Cure | Seventeen Seconds with Podcast Host Dave High

How does discovering music through 1970s radio exposure, crate-digging at local record shops, and sharing a lifelong passion for live shows shape a dedicated music podcast co-host and vinyl enthusiast? In this episode of The Friday Vinyl Club, Jamie sits down with Dave High, co-host of Music Is None of Our Business, to trace how The Cure's atmospheric 1980 sophomore masterpiece, 17 Seconds, served as a masterclass in moody post-punk production, minimalist arrangements, and bold artistic vision. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB: • Our Official Website: ⁠https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com/ • Contact / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] INSIDE THE EPISODE & TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro: Welcoming Dave High from Music Is None of Our Business and introducing 17 Seconds. 01:38 - Growing Up and Early Radio: How constant 1970s radio exposure and a mother's eclectic collection sparked a love for music. 03:37 - The Punk Awakening: Seeing The Stranglers on Top of the Pops and attending a first live gig at age 13. 05:13 - Discovering John Peel & Buying Records: Browsing the "punk box" at Keith's Records and embracing the DIY attitude. 19:27 - The Focus Record - The Cure's 17 Seconds: Exploring why 17 Seconds stands out for its ghostly, minimalist atmosphere. 27:46 - Connecting Generations: Passing down a passion for live music to his daughters, from Billie Eilish to Olivia Rodrigo. 52:30 - Podcast Life & Future Projects: Catching up on the latest episodes of Music Is None of Our Business with co-host Jake. THE FRIDAY SPIN: DAVE HIGH – PHOEBE BRIDGERS SPOTLIGHT: • The Recommendation: Phoebe Bridgers and her acclaimed album Stranger in the Alps, featuring the track "Lost Boys". • The Vibe: Melancholic indie songwriting, raw storytelling, and deeply personal lyrics. TOPICS COVERED: Dave High, The Cure, 17 Seconds, Music Is None of Our Business, vinyl record collecting, 1970s punk scene, The Stranglers, John Peel, physical media, and classic post-punk. FOR FANS OF: If you love music memories, physical media, and human stories behind the songs on podcasts like The Vinyl Guide, Back to NOW!, Music Is None Of Our Business, Desert Island Discs, or A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, you are right at home in the club! Leave us a review wherever you listen to help our independent community grow! PovTym3W5Az7nSj33UE0