Post-punk Heartstrings

Episode Overview In this episode, JimmyJames & Just Jim sit down with The Flashing Astonishers, the long‑running Syracuse indie/post‑punk band whose history stretches from their 1995 formation, through an eight‑year hiatus, to a full reunion in 2010. Guitarists Dan Musclow and Gregg Yeti, bassist Chuck Gwynn, and drummer Tony Tornebene dive into their origins, influences, studio stories, and the strange lore that’s grown around their music.The conversation quickly turns into classic Astonishers chaos: overlapping stories, inside jokes, questionable memories, and unexpected detours into band mythology, songwriting oddities, and whatever the future might look like for them.Band Background Formation: 1995Location: Syracuse, NYHiatus: Eight‑year break in the early 2000sReunion: 2010Related Project: Gregg Yeti & the Best Lights (2007)Current Lineup • Gregg Yeti — Guitars• Dan Musclow — Guitars & Vocals• Chuck Gwynn — Bass• Tony Tornebene — DrumsTopics CoveredEarly Days & Influences • What it was like going to school with Jim Anderson.• How each member first fell in love with making music — the albums, instruments, and first records that set them on their path.• The band’s formation in 1995 and the early chemistry that shaped their sound.• Sonic touchpoints: Sonic Youth, Teenage Fanclub, Sugar, Pavement, Guided by Voices, and other bands that helped define their aesthetic.Songwriting & Creative Process • A look at how tracks like “The Back Nine” (Forever Unprepared) and “The Star Off Machine” take shape.• How their process has shifted or stayed the same across decades.Albums & Key Tracks • “Lip Balm” (Everything Is Going to Stop) — its unmistakable ’90s feel and the story behind the Morrissey nod.• “I’m Not One” — how its tight, punchy rhythm came together in the studio.• “Only Gone” — the reflective, melancholy‑bright moment on The Star Off Machine, and why a more fleshed‑out version appears on On Involuntary Bliss.• “Too Many Cigarettes” — whether it’s autobiographical or a character study, and how fans responded.• “Capsized” — why Allison Gates was brought in for vocals and what she added to the track.Gregg Yeti’s GBV Connection • Gregg’s contribution to the Guided by Voices tribute compilation Sing for Your Meat (2011), covering “Quality of Armor,” and what it meant to appear alongside The Flaming Lips, Superdrag, and others.Band Lore & Humor • Do cats really see ghosts?• Who is the King of Cans?• Who broke the stained glass — and why?• The mystery of the villainous Manchester Priests.Live Shows & Activity • Touring history: regional vs. national.• Whether the Porches EP sparked the desire to play live again.Genre Identity • If someone finds their record in a shop, should they look under indie rock, post‑punk, college rock, or “should have been huge”?What’s Ahead • Upcoming releases, future shows, and where The Flashing Astonishers are heading.Follow The Flashing Astonishers: • Website: https://bio.site/flashingastonishers • Bandcamp: https://theflashingastonishers.bandcamp.com/ • YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDxDXhiHelPdSWVLtUmUp_A • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflashingastonishers/Follow Gregg Yeti: • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@greggyetiAbout Post‑punk Heartstrings Post‑punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead with emotion, commitment, and originality — following the deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings

Episode OverviewIn this episode, JimmyJames and “Just” Jim sit down with Greg Gordon and Cooper Gillespie of LANDROID, the high‑desert art‑rock trio rounded out by Nigel Roman, who was unable to join the interview.Greg and Cooper explore the band’s origins, their creative chemistry, the philosophical threads running through their work, and the stories behind the songs that define their latest album.Topics CoveredMusical Beginnings – Greg and Cooper trace their earliestmusical memories and how their paths eventually converged.High Desert Influence – How the stark beauty and isolationof the high desert shaped their sonic identity.Early Albums & Pre‑LANDROID Bands – A look back at theprojects and bands they were in before forming LANDROID.Songwriting Process – From initial sparks to fully layeredproductions — including Greg’s desire to write a 30‑minute track.“The Beginning” – Why this track feels like stepping into analter‑ego for Cooper, and how Nigel’s contributions shaped the song.“Yellow Sea” – Cooper discusses her fascination withmortality and the group reflects on near‑death experiences.Gnosticism & Spiritual Curiosity – How learning aboutGnostic ideas influenced the album’s themes and a broader conversation aboutreligion.Songs as Self‑Confession – Cooper chooses “Sometimes.” Gregchooses “The Ending,” inspired by a vivid dream.Songs as Alter‑Ego – Cooper: “The Beginning.” Greg: “Say MyName.”Quiet/Loud Dynamics & Pauses – How LANDROID usessilence, restraint, and sudden bursts of sound to create emotional tension.Greg’s Love of Layering – Vocals, synths, textures — whystacking sounds is central to their identity.Reproducing Music Live – The challenges and surprises oftranslating studio complexity to the stage.Creative Conflict – Do they ever argue creatively? And whatthey do when a song simply isn’t working.“Closing Doors” – The mood, the lyrics, and the emotionalweight behind the track.“Autonomous” – Themes, textures, and how the song fits intothe album’s larger arc.“Stay” – The choppy metal‑style guitar, Phil Collins‑inspireddrums, and how the track came together.What’s Coming Up – Future plans, new music, and whatLANDROID is excited about next.Featured Songs (Clips Included)“So Say We All” – intro“Lost in Transmission” – transition from intro“The Beginning”“Yellow Sea”“Sometimes”“The Ending”“Say My Name”“Closing Doors”“Autonomous”“Stay”WHERE TO FOLLOW AND SUPPORT LANDROID:Official Band Website: https://www.landroidmusic.com/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/landroid/1469591125Bandcamp: https://landroid.bandcamp.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landroidmusic/YouTube: https://youtube.com/landroidmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/landroidmusicTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@landroidmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DIJjtbZhJdqXSVSFfBWyP?si=xkPGQDZGTcaeThyWeeX2wA&nd=1&dlsi=125b811b6db84926  Connect with Post‑punk HeartstringsPost‑punk Heartstrings explores artists who leadwith emotion, commitment, and originality—following the deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstringsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings

Episode SummaryAfter more than two decades away from releasing music, Craig Douglass Miller—frontman of the 90s Dallas band The Reach and now the creative force behind Blueburst—joins us for a deep, funny, and vulnerable conversation about rediscovery, mentorship, depression, and the long road back to making art.Craig opens up about the years he spent convinced he was“done,” the advertising career that took over, the drinking that diverted him, and the quiet creative ember that never fully went out. He talks candidly about the emotional through‑line from The Reach to Blueburst and the longing thatshaped both eras.And of course, we get into the pivotal role of MartyWillson‑Piper, whose guidance, friendship, and gentle pressure helped Craig rebuild confidence, finish songs, and step back into the musical life he thought he’d lost.Key TopicsCraig’s 20‑plus‑year hiatus from releasing musicHow COVID, stillness, and a guitar‑filled house cracked thedoor openMentorship, accountability, and the creative partnershipwith Marty Willson‑PiperThe emotional DNA connecting The Reach to BlueburstDepression, confidence, and the fear of failureThe 90s Dallas scene, mailing cassettes to college radio,and the strange gap between industry interest and tiny crowdsWhy echo pedals never stopped being coolWriting personal lyrics vs. character‑driven songs (thatstill end up being personal)Reflections on aging, contentment, and the themes behindSupernovaBlueburst — Official LinksWebsite: https://blueburst.band/Bandcamp: https://blueburst.bandcamp.com YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@blueburstmusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueburstmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueburstmusicConnect with Post‑punk HeartstringsPost‑punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead withemotion, commitment, and originality—following the deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings

In Episode 53 of Post-punk Heartstrings, we sit down with legendary drummer Aaron “A-Train” Smith, whose career spans alternative rock, new wave, and influential Christian music scenes from the 1980s onward.Aaron shares stories from his time with The 77s, his work in the post-punk/new wave world with Romeo Void, andrecording sessions with artists like Rich Mullins, Charlie Peacock, Chris Taylor and Ojo Taylor. Along the way we talk about musical influences, Nashville sessions, and the unique intersection of alternative music and faith-based communities.Aaron also reflects on his early musical upbringing, learning drums as a kid, and the winding path that led him fromNorth Carolina to Sacramento and eventually Nashville.If you enjoy deep dives into alternative music history and behind-the-scenes musician stories, this is an episode youwon’t want to miss.Episode Highlights• Aaron’s early musical influences and learning drums in North Carolina• Joining The 77s and the band’s creative peak in the late 80s and early 90s• The famous drum solo in the live version of Mercy Mercy• Playing with Vector, Romeo Void and The 77’s during the new wave era• Recording and touring with Rich Mullins and the Ragamuffin Band• Nashville session work with Charlie Peacock and Margaret Becker• Recording stories and studio memories with Steve Scott• Working on projects including recordings with Chris Taylor and more recently Ojo Taylor’s BEHOLD albumSongs Featured in This Episode• Caught in an Unguarded Moment –The 77shttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6tJwZf8kzP0bQm7m4VqW• Desperately – Vectorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/vector%20desperately• Higher Ground – Chris Taylorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/chris%20taylor%20higher%20groundArtists & Projects DiscussedThe 77shttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6tJwZf8kzP0bQm7m4VqWRomeo Voidhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3IbXhW2hYhI8M2YF3yJf9YRich Mullinshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6zZySmcFZ2zvR3yQY7dF9VCharlie Peacockhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3y2YhKkK8QbP8S9Pq7Z3t3Margaret Beckerhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6qF2iV7R7E4kP9hGQeW0k0Steve Scotthttps://open.spotify.com/search/steve%20scott%20musicPost-punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead with emotion, commitment, and originality—followingthe deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/.🎵 Songs & Artists Featuredin This Episode• A Girl in Trouble (Is a TemporaryThing) — Romeo Voidhttps://open.spotify.com/search/A%20Girl%20in%20Trouble%20Romeo%20Void• Caught in an Unguarded Moment —The 77’shttps://open.spotify.com/search/Caught%20in%20an%20Unguarded%20Moment%2077s• Higher Ground — Chris Taylorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/Higher%20Ground%20Chris%20Taylor• The Altars — Ojo Taylorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/The%20Altars%20Ojo%20Taylor• Mercy Mercy (Live) — The 77’shttps://open.spotify.com/search/Mercy%20Mercy%20Live%2077s• Minor Characters — Steve Scotthttps://youtu.be/zty_menBhBc?si=65FbRRslKjIgSvRl• Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone — TheTemptationshttps://open.spotify.com/search/Papa%20Was%20a%20Rollin%20Stone%20Temptations• Sunshine — Ray Charleshttps://open.spotify.com/search/Sunshine%20Ray%20Charles• Desperately — Vectorhttps://youtu.be/F1oT8W5tY_I?si=oWi57SUjYj0WswQ2 • What Is the Mystery — SteveScotthttps://youtu.be/elC06ATHkro?si=aUE3I2_HcjcyqAEC

In this episode of Post-punk Heartstrings, we sit down with Emmett and Daniel of The Swoon for a deep, candid conversation about their origins, their music, and the strange, beautiful path that led them from a town of 800 people to national stages and legendary studios.We start at the very beginning — childhood friendships, next-door neighbors, and the formative experiences that shaped their creativity long before a band existed. From riding bikes at night and playing Dungeons & Dragons to discovering music through parents’ record collections and late-night video programs, Emmett and Daniel trace how imagination and curiosity fueled everything that followed.The conversation explores:Growing up in Cottonwood, Minnesota, and how isolation sharpened creativityFamily influence, especially poet parents and homes filled with literature and musicEarly musical experiments, homemade drum kits, and first rehearsals in basements, garages, attics, and church buildingsPlaying shows at youth groups, American Legion halls, and early festivalsThe awkward, chaotic reality of first gigs — and how perseverance slowly turned embarrassment into confidencePivotal moments include:Winning Battle of the Bands competitions at Falcon Heights, Sunshine Festival, and Cornerstone FestivalThe excitement — and disappointment — of a record deal that fell apart during negotiationsHow religious expectations and denominational differences unexpectedly derailed a label contractThe turning point when Charlie Peacock stepped in, leading to sessions at Neverland Studios in CaliforniaInside the Neverland Studios recordings:Charlie Peacock’s role as producer and creative guideThe collaborative influence of Derri Daugherty (The Choir), including studio support and sonic shapingThe realities of analog recording, limited time, and expensive tapeSong selection, production decisions, and the band’s growing confidence in their artistic voiceWe also discuss:The evolution of the band’s name, from Restricted Access to The SwoonThe literary roots of the name, inspired by Emmett’s mother’s poetryEarly influences including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Men at Work, and U2Comparisons to U2 and the band’s embrace of performance, commentary, and emotional intensity in live showsThroughout the conversation, Emmett and Daniel reflect with humor, honesty, and humility — sharing not just the highlights, but the missteps, doubts, and near-misses that shaped The Swoon’s legacy.This is a rich, heartfelt episode about friendship, faith, creativity, and what it means to keep making art even when the path forward isn’t clear.Follow The SwoonWebsite: https://theswoon.band/SWOONTube: https://theswoon.band/video/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJ2i66WETgYaSQDFSc5Khw/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theswoonbandRemember The Swoon (Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2412843425690573Follow Jeffrey Kotthoff (Lo-Fidelity)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.kotthoffBandcamp (Lo-Fidelity Records)https://lo-fidelityrecords.bandcamp.com/Related videoAustin Dacey – What I Did on My Summer Vacationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8ZBNmBQTQo&list=RDv8ZBNmBQTQo&start_radio=1Follow Post-punk HeartstringsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/

In this episode of Post-punk Heartstrings, we sit down with Ronnie Martin—the visionary songwriter and producer behind Joy Electric and Dance House Children.Ronnie reflects on a lifetime of chasing songs rather than trends, committing to pure analog synthesis, and staying faithful to a sound long after it stopped being fashionable. We talk about songwriting over technology, isolation versus influence, and the idea of pursuing a perfect song—one that may never fully be written.A recurring touchstone throughout the conversation is The Sun Always Shines on TV by A-ha—a song that represents longing, restraint, and emotional clarity, and one that continues to inspire Ronnie’s creative pursuit.This episode explores:Growing up surrounded by music, from crooners to classic rock to early alternativeThe origins of Dance House Children and the Blonde Vinyl eraBuilding Joy Electric around pure analog synthsThe importance of not quitting, even without validationWhy feeling always matters more than perfectionJoy Electric – Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/search/Joy%20ElectricDance House Children – Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/search/Dance%20House%20Children“The Sun Always Shines on TV” – A-hahttps://open.spotify.com/search/The%20Sun%20Always%20Shines%20on%20TVPost-punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead with emotion, commitment, and originality—following the deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kpSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/

The Julies join Post-punk Heartstrings to reflect on their history, influences, and enduring impact. The conversation begins with a mention of The Holy Hour, the All-Cure podcast they recently appeared on, before diving into how each member discovered music.Chris recalls exploring his parents’ record collection—The Beatles, The Monkees, Dylan—and discovering Run DMC, Erasure, New Order, The Cure, and The Smiths. Patrick shares how a “good weird uncle” introduced him to The Cure and The Police, opening the door to The Clash and Siouxsie and the Banshees.Before The Julies, Chris ran sound for their precursor band, Garden Party. From there, The Julies formed, developing a sound shaped by shared influences, experimentation, and evolving tastes. They discuss The Church as an influence and soccer as an unexpected point of connection.The band recalls playing in the Philadelphia scene, crossing paths with bands like The Ocean Blue, and early live favorites like “Wake Up Christine” and “Wish”. They reminisce about creating their first self-made cassette, Discovery, and reflect on growing up in fundamentalist homes.Landing on Flying Tart Records allowed them a better creative fit than larger labels. Recording the January EP was formative, with Patrick excited by the studio experience. Working with Bill Campbell of The Throes captured their live energy—“Friday and Faithless” is highlighted as a standout. The feedback at the start of “Wake Up Christine” was a happy accident.The discussion moves to The Lost Mixes, with Dave Barbe of Sugar producing two tracks for a rawer sound. They then dive into the Lovelife EP, noting its unusual post-breakup release and enduring fan resonance, with stories of nationwide fans sharing its impact at the Always & Always release party.After the breakup, some members continued as Riviera, while Patrick relocated to Philadelphia and played with other bands. The Lost in Ohio reissue of Lovelife helped inspire new music as The Julies.They discuss recording Always & Always with producer Kyle Pulley at Headroom Studios, including its artwork and thematic ties to New Order’s Power, Corruption & Lies. Patrick jokes that if Heaven exists, it should have a dance floor—communal joy over streets of gold.Songs from Always & Always are explored:“Black Metal” — a B-side born from file-trading; Chris highlights the “black metal lyric sheet” line“The Weight of Your Hand” — guitar tones and textures“Symmetry” — imperfection, beauty, and emotional imbalance“Angels of the Underground” — a tribute to formative artists“Summermouth” — the song that moved the band as listeners as much as creators, guided by Alex’s musical leadershipTheir upcoming album (planned for February 2026) is intentionally sequenced as “a book”. Live shows remain uncertain, though fan interest is high, and Patrick’s project Tugboats gets a brief nod.The episode closes by revisiting the mystique of The Julies—the emotional weight and enduring impact of their music remain as strong as ever.Original members:Chris Newkirk – vocalsJohn Bada – bassGreg Hohman – drumsPatrick Zbyszewski – guitarCurrent members:Chris Newkirk – vocalsPatrick Zbyszewski – guitarAlex Yost – bass / multi-instrumentalist👉 Follow The Julies• Bandcamp: ⁠https://thejulies.bandcamp.com/music⁠• Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/39TjpeRcKdR13572B3XHPm?si=omC1VfleRzGgLPaDmaeq1A⁠• Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thejuliesofficial/⁠• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejuliesofficial/?hl=en⁠👉 Follow Post-punk Heartstrings• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=584433f19b9448b8• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/

**✨ Episode 049 — John Easdale of DramaramaFrom Looney Tunez to Color TV**🎙️ Guest: John Easdale🎧 Band: Dramarama📅 Episode: 049🔥 Topic: Four decades of songwriting, survival, and the unexpected rise of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”In this episode, I sit down with John Easdale, singer and songwriter of Dramarama, for an in-depth conversation covering the band’s origins in New Jersey, their underground rise, their accidental Los Angeles breakthrough, and the creative cycles that have kept their music vital for 40 years.We explore his earliest inspirations, their first recordings at Looney Tunez Records, the legendary impact of “Anything, Anything,” the band’s breakup and rebirth, and John’s evolving relationship with success, creativity, and longevity.0:00 – 2:43🤘 Fan moments & the long-term consistency of Dramarama’s sound2:43 – 8:13🎵 Early musical beginnings — first 45 purchased, Beatles years, drums, prog rock → Bowie → Sex Pistols → punk8:13 – 16:00📼 Looney Tunez Records basement days• Early 7” with “You Drive Me,” “A Fine Example,” and a cover of “Femme Fatale”• Why they chose a Velvet Underground song to gain recognition🎧 Clip: “Femme Fatale”16:00 – 21:54🎛️ The Comedy EP → Cinema VeriteHow a French DJ helped launch the band internationally21:54 – 29:09📻 Rodney Bingenheimer discovers the band on KROQ; thought they were French• The rise of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”29:09 – 32:34🎸 The twin lead guitar dynamic• Peter = “tasty, cleaner”• Mark = “wild, crazy”32:34 – 37:50💿 Standout tracks on Cinema Verite• Why Box Office Bomb & Wonderamaland weren’t widely available• Last Cigarette• Reissue after Nightmare on Elm Street 437:50 – 41:37🏷️ Chameleon Records & the making of Hi-Fi Sci-Fi41:37 – 48:32⚡ The ’90s, grunge, and the rise of “alternative”• The Vinyl album• Song: “Train Going Backwards”48:32 – 54:17🥁 Clem Burke (Blondie) joins for the Vinyl tour• “Introduction/Hey Betty”54:17 – 58:55🎤 “Work for Food”58:55 – 1:05:39🌅 Life after the band’s breakup1:05:39 – 1:12:00💼 The music business, solo work• Roller Skating on Rattlesnakes• The Bent Backed Tulips (Eggbert Records)1:12:00 – 1:19:00📺 Bands Reunited experience1:19:00 – 1:21:00💔 Everybody Dies (2005)• Written as a second solo album for Greg Dwinnell (eggBERT)• Released on 33rd Street Records1:21:00 – 1:23:38🌐 Early-internet anecdote: people arguing Dramarama was a “made-up band”1:23:38 – 1:28:30📀 Color TV (2020) and releasing it during COVID1:28:30 – 1:30:36🎤 Ending the album with a Heatmiser/Elliott Smith cover: “Half Right”• Talk of Elliott Smith and Scott Miller1:30:36 – 1:34:39💔 “The Bottle and the Bell” from Everybody Dies• “I was God and thought I knew better”1:35:00 – 1:39:00🎫 Memorable fan moments, concerts, VH1 Bands Reunited, first California shows1:39:00 – 1:43:00🌟 How John’s definition of success has changed over time1:43:00 – end🙏 Wrap-up & thanks🌐 Website: https://www.dramarama.us/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramaramaofficial/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramarama/🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DramaramaBand▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dramaramaofficial🎧 Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bYy43LckWm8MLy1zNhEWHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/Email: [email protected]

🎙️ Post-Punk Heartstrings — Episode 048🎬 US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion📍 Host: JimmyJames S. Butler📍 First Mate / Co-Host: Jim Anderson🎤 Guests: John Smeby & Todd A. Zeller🌐 Us Kids Website: https://www.uskidsrockumentary.com/📘 Us Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsKidsAnAlternativeMusicRebellion📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uskidsrockumentary/Todd Zeller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddazeller/John Smeby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_smeby/⭐ Episode SummaryFilmmakers John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller join host JimmyJames S. Butler and first mate Jim Anderson to explore the creation of US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion, a documentary celebrating the explosive creativity of the Christian alternative and post-punk underground and the stories of the musicians who built it.They discuss their musical origins, radio roots, the emotional weight of interviewing beloved artists, the massive archival mission behind the film, and much more.🔍 Episode Highlights• 🎧 Early music memories & first albums• 🎹 John launching Reality Rock (1982)• 🎥 Todd’s videography path & Gene Eugene tribute connection• 🤝 How John & Todd teamed up to create the film• 🗃️ Behind-the-scenes digitization & archival rescue work• 💿 The US Kids double-vinyl soundtrack• 🕊️ Emotional interviews with legendary artists• 🚧 Production challenges, surprises & breakthroughs• 🤯 Artists they wanted but couldn’t secure• ❤️ Why the documentary feels like a “family reunion”• 🔄 How the filmmaking process reshaped their perspective🎵 Music Featured in This Episode🎶 “In Our Valley” — The Sea Hymnal🎶 “God Rules” — Undercover🎶 “River on Fire” — Greg Lawless🎶 “Heart Lost in Nowhere” — The Altar Boys🎶 “Desperately” — Vector🎶 “I Want to See Heaven” — Mad At the World🎶 “Sanctuary” — Daniel Amos🎶 “Under Lock & Chain” — Ric Alba📚 Other Topics & Stories• 🌱 Childhood musical beginnings• 🕍 Discovering Christian alternative culture• 🎤 Live show memories: Petra, Servant, Undercover• 🤘 KISS pajamas, trading cards & early fandom• 📼 Building the US Kids digital archive• 🧡 Reconnecting musicians after decades• 🎨 Crafting the artwork, editing style & tone• 📝 Encouraging feedback from Sam Phillips• 📀 Soundtrack curation with Jason Dean (Reality Rock)• ⚙️ Technical challenges behind the film’s creation🙏 Special ThanksAppreciation to the GoFundMe supporters and friends of the project:Michael Pritzl • Jason Dean • Rob Birks • Robert Reynolds • Dan Michaels • “Spun Counter Guy” • And many more.👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=584433f19b9448b8• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/

In this second half of our conversation with legendary drummer Richard Ploog (The Church, Groom Epoch), we explore his post-Church journey — from collaborations with Peter Koppes, Steve Kilbey, and Marc Gable to the surreal, space-infused sounds of Groom Epoch.🎵 Joining Peter Koppes and The WellHow Richard was invited to join Peter Koppes’ project The Well, recording Iridescence and Water Rites. Includes a clip of “Faith” from Water Rites.🎧 Listen to “Faith” – The Well🤝 Performing with Steve Kilbey & Marc GableRichard recalls performing with Steve and Marc, reflecting on Steve’s many collaborations and taking Ibogain on tour.🛸 The Birth of Groom EpochHow Groom Epoch came together — and why the band is named after Groom Lake (Area 51, Nevada).🎻 Amanda Brown (The Go-Betweens)Amanda contributed electric harp, oboe, and backing vocals on the Groom Epoch track “Cosmic Artifice.”🎧 Listen to “Cosmic Artifice” – Groom Epoch🎚️ Inside the Groom Epoch AlbumsA discussion on the band’s evolving sound, layered arrangements, and Richard’s unique vocal cadence and production style.🌀 On SurrealismJim asks whether Richard still considers himself a surrealist — and how that perspective shapes his songwriting.🎧 Song-by-Song Insights💜 “Love Divine” — Layered textures, crunchy guitars, and possibly electric harp.🎧 Listen on Spotify🌍 “Earth First” — Features guitarist Brett Myers (Died Pretty). Richard recalls Brett’s solo work on “Out of the Unknown.”🕊️ “Fodder for Zion” — Written about the conflict in Syria.🎧 Listen on Spotify🌌 “Cosmic Artifice” — A lush, surreal sonic landscape (clip included above).🚀 The New Groom Epoch AlbumRichard teases the band’s fourth release, continuing to explore new musical territory.🎭 The Gaslight Puppet ShowIncludes guitar contributions from members of The Sunnyboys and other musicians from Australia’s post-punk scene.👨‍👦 Family & SerendipityRichard talks about his son Irie Ploog, and shares a surreal story about accidentally walking into a Tin Machine rehearsal with David Bowie singing “Ashes to Ashes.”“Faith” – The Well“Love Divine” – Groom Epoch“Fodder for Zion” – Groom Epoch“Cosmic Artifice” – Groom Epoch📍 Host: JimmyJames S Butler and First Mate - Jim Anderson🥁 Guest: Richard Ploog🎧 Listen to Groom Epoch on Spotify💿 More from The Well (Peter Koppes)📺 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings for more artist conversations.• Richard Ploog• The Church• Groom Epoch• Iboga Gazebo👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings for more deep dives into the sounds that move us:• Facebook• YouTube• Spotify

In this first part of our conversation with Richard Ploog, legendary drummer for The Church, we trace his journey from early musical beginnings to the band’s breakout years in the 1980s.Richard shares stories of his Scottish pipes and drums roots, his early punk days with The Name Droppers, The Brats, and Exhibit A, and his transition into the shimmering, atmospheric sound that defined The Church. We explore his first recordings with the band, the evolution through The Blurred Crusade, Seance, and Starfish, and his reflections on collaboration, creativity, and departure during Gold Afternoon Fix.If you’ve ever wondered what it was like behind the kit during the making of The Church’s classic era—or how Richard’s musical curiosity led him toward later projects like Iboga Gazebo and Groom Epoch—this episode dives deep into the rhythms, inspirations, and evolution of one of post-punk’s most distinctive drummers.🕰️ Topics & Highlights• Early fascination with bagpipes and marching drums• Joining his first punk band, The Brats / Exhibit “A”, and “Life on the Dole”• Auditioning for The Church and recording “Too Fast For You”• Reflections on The Blurred Crusade as the band’s first masterpiece• The “fashion clash” behind Seance’s production• Collaborations on Heyday and Starfish• Insight into the creative process and learning “by osmosis”• The Gold Afternoon Fix sessions and his departure• Post-Church work with Iboga Gazebo and the album Dose Age🎧 Songs Featured“Fraulein” – The Church (Too Fast For You)“Life on the Dole” – The Brats“Almost With You” – The Church (The Blurred Crusade)“Electric” – The Church (Seance)“Monday Morning” – The Church (Gold Afternoon Fix)“Visualize” – Iboga Gazebo (Dose Age)🔗 Connect & Explore MoreRichard Ploog – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_PloogThe Church – https://thechurchband.netGroom Epoch – https://groomepoch.bandcamp.comIboga Gazebo – https://ibogagazebo.bandcamp.com👉 Follow Post-punk HeartstringsFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/postpunkheartstringsYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@postpunkheartstringsSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=203dac51c4f84f9b

In this episode, we sit down with brothers Chris and Pat Bradley of June Cleaver and the Steak Knives—a band whose music hovers between tongue-in-cheek satire and fearless experimentation. With roots in post-punk, art-rock, and a love of found sounds, their sound pulls from an eclectic range of influences: Wall of Voodoo, They Might Be Giants, Devo, The Residents, The Cure, and beyond.✨ We talk about:🎵 The evolution from early instrumental records ➡️ albums with more vocals🎚️ How they craft an album’s flow despite genre-hopping tracks🥁 The use of unusual instrumentation, sampling, and found sounds🎨 Their love of album artwork & immersive vinyl listening📀 The concept and storytelling behind Short Tales of Science Fiction and Family Dissonance (2024)🔥 Song Spotlights:• ⚡ Completely Lose All Self Control – machine-gun vocals, sharp guitar licks• 🎻 Infantile Dreams – Radiohead textures + violin layers• 🎸 This Mess – raw early post-punk, in the spirit of Wire & Magazine• 👁️ With Her Eyes – quirky Devo-like satire (“brass knuckles on her lashes” 🔥)• ⏳ Multitasking – ominous choruses on tech’s speed & distraction• 🎹 Quarantined – layered vocals, pandemic reflections, haunting piano & synths• 🚫 Xenophobia + John – no subject matter is off-limits💡 From 2003’s Cleavage to 2024’s Short Tales of Science Fiction and Family Dissonance, June Cleaver and the Steak Knives prove that every track can be a strange, satirical, and cinematic experience—like a little David Lynch movie in song form.🎧 Explore more music from June Cleaver & the Steak Knives:SpotifyApple MusicBandcampOfficial WebsiteYouTube Channel👉 Follow Post-punk Heartstrings for more deep dives into the sounds that move us:FacebookYouTubeSpotify

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Koppes, founding guitarist of The Church, to explore the deep currents of his musical life—from early influences to legendary albums, solo works, and new collaborations.What we cover in this conversation:• 🎹 Early beginnings: Why Peter’s first love was the Hammond Organ, how he wound up on drums, and the Beatles’ surprising link to bossa nova.• 🎸 Forming The Church: The transition from Precious Little → Baby Grande → The Church, and setting the record straight on Steve Kilbey’s “firing” from Baby Grande.• 🌌 The Church’s legacy: Recording Starfish, the happy accidents behind “Under the Milky Way,” and Peter’s reflections on key tracks like Almost With You, Reptile, and A New Season.• 🥁 Behind the music: Richard Ploog’s contributions, producers pushing drummers to click tracks, and what changed between Starfish and Gold Afternoon Fix.• 🎼 Solo artistry: Manchild & Myth and From the Well—his painterly approach to songwriting and the role of collaborators.• 🌀 Syncretism project: A creative partnership with Dave Scotland, the track “I Live,” and weaving cultural/ambient elements into new soundscapes.• 🌱 Family & future: Reflections on boxing lessons as a child, the spirit in music, and his daughters’ project Rain Party.A candid, wide-ranging conversation with one of alternative rock’s great sonic architects.👉 Follow Peter’s music:Website: https://peterkoppes.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdn2kYdQR2yQJ6YcU0QluJQ/featuredX: https://x.com/peterkoppesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.koppes.3Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ENOFSRHD8RnVWRp4gQJha?si=pU-8kinsTBiteH-ciPTG8g👉 The Church:Shadow Cabinet: https://shadowcabi.net/👉 Snow Koppes:Bandcamp: https://snowkoppes.bandcamp.com/album/supastar👉 O and Shea:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vw6GFtH8CBLQmXATwArqW?si=rny5tquYQ2qkmlBzFGQMkgBandcamp: https://oandshea.bandcamp.com/👉 Follow Post-punk Heartstrings for more deep dives into the sounds that move us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstringsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=8c5782e8d30e4258

Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy: Choral Doom and Drum Machines in the TwilightWith special guest Jerry OssevoortIn this episode, we wade through the sonic fog of Floodland, the 1987 landmark from The Sisters of Mercy. With personal stories, deep dives, and a few laughs, we unravel the gothic myths, machines, and melodrama behind one of the most iconic albums of the era.We open by sharing our first brushes with The Sisters of Mercy:Jimmy first heard “This Corrosion” but didn’t love it—so he never explored the rest of the albumJim recounts his own discovery story and first impressionsJerry came to SOM from a very different starting point: 1950s musicAirdale’s track “Space Is Falling” comes up, with a reference to SOM that caught our attention📌 And yes, the band’s name comes from a Leonard Cohen song featured in the 1980 film The Gun Runner—a literary touchstone that fits Eldritch’s brooding, poetic aesthetic.We revisit the band’s early days and explore the Floodland era mythos:The Sisters formed in 1980 in Leeds, EnglandPatricia Morrison’s role in the Floodland sessions remains one of rock’s more elegant mysteriesSOM trading cards and other cult fan artifacts spark memories and conversationJerry shares a concert story involving a flying cigarette from Andrew himselfThe “Dominion” video was filmed in Jordan and gives off major Hellraiser or Indiana Jones vibesAnd yes, they once toured with Public EnemyWe also talk about the striking contrast between Andrew Eldritch’s singing voice and his regular speaking voice—both equally iconic, in very different ways.Dr. Avalanche isn’t just a drum machine—it’s a character in the band’s lore.From early hardware to upgraded samplers, this unblinking rhythm section keeps time with eerie consistencyBrendan (of The Mourning) even has a tattoo of the band’s Merciful Release label logo, joining Chris from JC&tSK in paying tributeWe share our own experiences using drum machines and discuss whether Avalanche feels cold and mechanical—or oddly emotional and essentialWe discuss how Andrew Eldritch brought in producer Jim Steinman to co-write and co-produce “This Corrosion.” That move helped secure a £50,000 advance, and the result was one of the most over-the-top, anthemic tracks in goth history.Jimmy admits that “This Corrosion” didn’t click with him at all when he first heard it—and that kept him from giving the rest of the album a fair shot for years.We also explore the possible meaning behind “Lucretia My Reflection,” often read as a tribute—or critique—of Patricia Morrison.Here comes the eternal question: Is Floodland a goth album?Eldritch has famously rejected the goth label for decadesYet between the cover art, the tone, the themes, and the fanbase… the case for “yes” is hard to ignoreWe explore how Floodland compares to work by Bauhaus, Siouxsie, or The CureDoes the album define goth, transcend it, or parody it?We break down the songs that make Floodland such an enduring and unusual experience:“Dominion/Mother Russia” opens with a Cold War flourish“Flood I” introduces the spiritual, apocalyptic tones that echo throughout“Lucretia My Reflection” is taut, cryptic, and endlessly cool“1959” closes the core album with stark minimalism“This Corrosion” is either high drama or pure camp—or both“Flood II,” “Driven Like the Snow,” and “Neverland” deepen the mood furtherWe also touch on bonus tracks “Torch” and “Colours,” added on the remastered version of Floodland, and give a nod to follow-up album Vision Thing. Despite the acclaim, Floodland marked the beginning of the end for SOM's studio albums.🖤 Thanks for listening to Post-Punk Heartstrings.Subscribe for more tales of eyeliner, machines, and majestic melancholy.

🎙 Post-punk Heartstrings – Episode 042Guest: Kevin Bianchi of Vanishing ShoresSpecial Guest: Mark FeldbushTitle: Ghosts, Maps, and Enduring HopeIn this intimate and far-reaching conversation, Kevin Bianchi—frontman of Cleveland-based indie rock/Brit-pop outfit Vanishing Shores—shares the story behind the band's formation, his personal musical journey, and the emotional and lyrical depth that defines their sound.Kevin reflects on:• 🎸 The spark that led to forming Vanishing Shores and his path into music• 🧭 Early projects that helped shape his current sound• 🎧 Influences from Paul McCartney, Neil Finn, Elvis Costello, Bruce Cockburn, and Mark HeardWe dive deep into Kevin’s lyrical world:• 👻 The recurring presence of ghosts in songs like “In Between” and “Monologue + Transcript” as metaphors for memory, loss, truth, and the Holy Spirit• 📝 The personal significance of lines like “We want the truth like ghosts” and “Hope is a dark train”• 🌊 Reflections on Bande-son pour la survie and Maps, and how isolation and introspection informed their creation• ⭐ Favorite lyrical lines from “Long Gone” and “First Light”, and the stories behind themKevin also pulls back the curtain on the Vanishing Shores sound:• 🎙 The role of collaborators and layered vocal harmonies in crafting emotional impact• 🥁 The intensity and energy brought by the rhythm section, both in studio and live• 🎹 The atmospheric use of synthesizers to shape mood and texture• 🌅 The meaning behind the band name Vanishing Shores and its thematic resonance💿 Later in the episode:We’re joined by Mark Feldbush to discuss the upcoming benefit compilation album No Distance Between Us: A Benefit for Ukrainian Refugees, supporting the humanitarian work of the International Rescue Committee. Kevin shares his motivation for contributing to socially conscious projects and how music can be a vehicle for empathy and action.This conversation is a journey through the poetic and sonic world of Vanishing Shores—a band rooted in introspection, spiritual yearning, and emotional honesty. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, Kevin Bianchi’s insight offers a rich and rewarding listen.You can find the music of Vanishing Shores at the following links:Vanishing Shores website: https://vanishingshores.com/Bandcamp: https://vanishingshores.bandcamp.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanishingshoresYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanishingshores5514Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4o1hUb6mX2C3QpeF8r8lzX?si=l1x02d9YSdSOGOo2lv3HHwPlease look the band up and support!You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found onYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg Please come by and follow the page and say,“Hello!”

🎙️ E041 – Dover Lights: Inside the SoundscapeGuests: Daniel Brinker & Andy Moore of Dover LightsIn this intimate and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with Daniel Brinker and Andy Moore of Dover Lights to explore the origins of their creative partnership, the stories behind their latest album, and the eclectic mix of influences that shape their distinctive sound.From This Mortal Coil, Talk Talk, and The Blue Nile to Peter Murphy and Sigur Rós, the duo pulls from a broad sonic palette to create something uniquely their own.🎧 Highlights:• How Daniel and Andy met and began collaborating• Deep dive into the track “Prisoners” – bass vs synth dynamics• Why “Stone” ends so abruptly• Andy’s upcoming solo record (Blue Nile, Mogwai, Paul Simon vibes)• Their earliest musical influences and first albums• Behind the songwriting process – who writes what• Exploring standout tracks: “Terrors of the Night,” “Memory Dissolves,” “Blue Fox,” “Carrauntoohil I & II,” and more• Honoring a friend’s memory in “Carrauntoohil II”• What’s next for Dover Lights, including collaborations with members of The The and The Church🔗 Connect with Dover Lights:Website: doverlights.comBandcamp: doverlights.bandcamp.comSpotify: Listen on SpotifyApple Music: Listen on Apple MusicInstagram: @doverlights_officialFacebook: Dover Lights on Facebook🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.If you enjoy the episode, please rate, follow, and leave a review—it really helps support the show!

🎙️ Post-punk Heartstrings Episode 040Transmissions from The Church: Steve Kilbey on Obsession, Myth, and Channeling the MusicIn this landmark 40th episode, we sit down with Steve Kilbey — bassist, lyricist, and founder of the iconic Australian band The Church. From early musical beginnings to post-punk stardom, Kilbey walks us through the obsessions, mysticism, and myth-making that fuel his prolific output. We talk about Bowie, ambient textures, concept albums, and how songs like Under the Milky Way come to him like transmissions from another place.🎸 Steve’s start in music, early band Baby Grande, and the urge to write more than play🌀 The origin of The Church name — a nod to Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream”🤝 Meeting the original lineup: Peter Koppes, Marty Willson-Piper, Nick Ward⛪ The use of religious and mythological themes in his lyrics (Priest = Aura, “Kings”)🌫️ The evolution of ambient textures in The Church’s music (“Summer,” Forget Yourself)🥁 Drum loops, Richard Ploog’s final recordings (Gold Afternoon Fix)🎧 Collaborations: Isidore with Jeffrey Cain and No Agenda with Hammock📼 Outtakes & B-sides: Beside Yourself, Back With Two Beasts, So Love May Find Us📖 The Hypnogogue saga: Eros Zeta, futuristic concept albums, and the companion novella🛸 New album Lacuna coming late 2025🛤️ The Road to Tibooburra - Steve Kilbey and band The Winged Heels and the theatrical story of Lord Jim.💡 On AI, technology, and disillusionment in lyrics like in the song “Amanita”🗣️ Reflections on legacy, autonomy, and what makes a “Church” recordTracks included for critique purposes:“Anchorage” – The Church“Swan Lake” – The Church“There and Back” – Baby Grande“Moonage Daydream” – David Bowie“Fly” – The Church“Field of Mars” – The Church“Metropolis” – The Church“Kings” – The Church“Summer” – The Church“No Agenda” – Hammock ft. Steve Kilbey“So Love May Find Us” – The Church“Musidora” – Isidore“Amanita” – The Church“The Hypnogogue” – The Church“Last Drinks” – Steve Kilbey & The Winged HeelsYou can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings⁠ Post-punkHeartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg👉 Drop us a message, follow the show, and say hello!

In this episode, we dive deep into the career and creative journey of our guest, Steve Taylor, exploring his influence in the music industry, film, and beyond.We start by reflecting on Steve's time at Squint Entertainment, a pivotal era that gave rise to major artists like Chevelle and Sixpence None the Richer. Next, we discuss the 2012 film Blue Like Jazz and explore the process of curating a compelling soundtrack, featuring artists like Menomena, Katie Herzig, and Danny Seim.We discuss how Steve Taylor and The Perfect Foil’s track "A Life Preserved" contributed to pushing the film past the finish line.Speaking of Steve Taylor and The Perfect Foil, we delve into their 2014 album Goliath and the creative synergy between Peter Furler, Jimmy Abegg, John Mark Painter, and Daniel Smith. We break down key tracks like The Sympathy Vote, Rubberneck, and In Layers, analyzing lyrical themes and potential influences—There really was a Pixies reference in The Sympathy Vote!!Our conversation continues with Danielson - How the partnership came about and how the recording experience was.Shifting gears, we talk about Steve's experience teaching film at Lipscomb University.The film Sketch also makes its way into our discussion. What it was like working on this project, which features Tony Hale (Arrested Development) and D’arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry)? After seven years, will audiences finally be able to stream this film?Then, we explore The Dead Sea Squirrels, an animated series collaboration with Mike Nawrocki and Disney animator Tom Bancroft. We also talk about Russ Taff – Cover Story and Steve's involvement in the project alongside producer Matt Wallace.Finally, we wrap things up with a look at what’s next. Are there plans for new music? Any upcoming projects we should keep an eye out for? Tune in to get all the details in this fascinating episode!Sketch Movie Interview with Seth Worley and Tony HaleSteve Taylor License to Rock videoEpisode contains the follow clips for critique purposes:Sixpence None The Richer - Track: Kiss MeMenomena Track: TaosYou can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstringsPost-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahgPlease come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, JimOA and I got an opportunity to chat with legendary musician and film director, Steve Taylor. He is a pioneer of Christian new wave/post-punk music and has had a major influence on me and so many others throughout his career over the past 45 years. He is known for his satirical social commentary, clever lyrics and rapid-fire vocal delivery. This is part one of our conversation so please join us and listen as we talk about his music career from the post-punk perspective. Thanks for joining us!PLEASE check out the music of Steve Taylor at the below links:Spotify: Steve Taylor on SpotifyFacebook: Steve Taylor on FacebookYou can find Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found at Post-punk Heartstrings on YouTubePlease come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, JimOA and I sat down for an enchanting chat with Jonathan “Jono” Womack of the Newcastle Upon Tyne, one-man project Citizens of YEAH! I was immediately pulled in by the warm, intimate vocals and indie post-punk ambiance. The production is rich with an edge of experimentalism and lives up to the self-described, “Recorded in a bedroom, for listening in stadiums.” Don’t forget to support this project and follow Citizen of YEAH! on Instagram, Facebook, Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify. If you enjoy the music, PLEASE consider becoming a supporter on Bandcamp. If you like Radiohead, The Smiths. Pavement, Blur, Pixies, And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, and The Go-Betweens, you will enjoy the music of Citizens of YEAH! Thanks for joining us! Jono’s previous band was Beever. Beever morphed into guvdaan and then finally into Youth of America. Here is a link to the “internet vintage” guvdaan website Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook Post-punk Heartstrings on YouTube Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

This episode is part two of the conversation Jim Anderson and I had with Steve Scott. Steve is a legendary yet obscure musician and artist who played an essential role in the integration of new wave music and art in the church in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His unique musical style and vision has had a profound effect on many. Please follow the links in the show notes to check out Steve’s albums and spoken word projects. If you enjoy Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, The Associates, The Comsat Angels and other early new wave/post-punk acts, you should check out his music and poetry. Thanks for joining us! PLEASE check out Steve Scott at the below links: Band Website: http://www.emotionaltourist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevescottart/ Bandcamp: https://stevescottpoet.bandcamp.com/community Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6z8Aht0me1GvTRVgfdVfBr?si=VHoX9mp5Q06DOY7xLb7qkg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_soRuuRjq71Wrwuj8HuCQ Steve Scott's comments on Something's Got to Change The band Suicide's track Ghost Rider 1977 Steve Scott - Tower of Babel Live with the 77's Miriam Huffman Rockness, biography of Lilias Trotter`’A Passion for the impossible' https://liliastrotter.com/ The band Eisley - Marvelous Things Anna Miriam Brown https://youtu.be/yeZr7CwtfwQ You can find Josh Rude’s music at the following links: Josh Rude Bandcamp Josh Rude on Facebook Josh Rude on YouTube You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

This episode is part one of the conversation Jim Anderson and I had with Steve Scott. Steve is a legendary yet obscure musician and artist who played an essential role in the integration of new wave music and art in the church in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His unique musical style and vision has had a profound effect on many. Please follow the links in the show notes to check out Steve’s albums and spoken word projects. If you enjoy Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, The Associates, The Comsat Angels and other early new wave/post-punk acts, you will probably enjoy his music. Thanks for joining us! PLEASE check out Steve Scott at the below links: Band Website: http://www.emotionaltourist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevescottart/ Bandcamp: https://stevescottpoet.bandcamp.com/community Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6z8Aht0me1GvTRVgfdVfBr?si=VHoX9mp5Q06DOY7xLb7qkg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_soRuuRjq71Wrwuj8HuCQ Steve’s current ongoing musical project, the band Eisley: Steve mentions Jeremy Cowart in the podcast. You can find his website at https://www.jeremycowart.com/ You can watch the video where he mentions Jimmy Abegg giving him a camera at https://youtu.be/jC-rpAkfE2I You can hear David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream” here: https://youtu.be/RPUAldgS7Sg?si=VHO38mPUf_HnoaTP You can hear WRITZ song “Luxury” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Qy0O32sS4 You can listen to Mike Roe’s interview where he talks about the 77’s titled album on Island records and U2’s The Joshua Tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKycTep3f0w Miriam Huffman Rockness, biography of Lilias Trotter`’A Passion for the impossible' https://liliastrotter.com/ Anna Miriam Brown https://youtu.be/yeZr7CwtfwQ You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, I share about the impact of Michael Knott’s life and art through music and vocal tributes. Shortly after Michael’s passing, I put a call out for friends to share voice tributes through text and social media messages. I have combined these tributes with musical clips from Michael’s extensive catalog to help me process the passing of this creative genius and dear soul. It’s amazing to hear from and read about how many individuals have pointed out that they never  met Michael and yet they feel like they knew him. What an amazing legacy! I hope that fans of his work will enjoy reminiscing and hearing about the impact his life had on those who have shared in this episode. For those of you who are not familiar with Mike's work, you will hear pieces of Morrissey, Peter Murphy, Nick Cave, The Mission UK, Elliot Smith, and many others in his musical style. Please take some time to check out his music. Thank you so much for joining us in celebrating Michael's life! Many thanks to Steven Guiles, Doug Gillis, Chris Taylor, Mark Feldbush, and Steve Chalk for sharing your voices in tribute! Check out Steve Chalk and Brit Mooney’s podcast Christian Geeks Rockcast for many great episodes. https://open.spotify.com/show/74qoq6U8VNCsRqLpURJFJc?si=91730f0424604981   You can find Michael’s music at the links below. All other sounds and song clips used were procured from publicly posted sources. Bandcamp: https://blondevinyl.bandcamp.com/     Spotify:   Mike Knott: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yOXtSWTf2JZEbeBXD4wZa?si=A2NN2OPgSn-nw4T8Y22wlw Michael Knott: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20ge6LnG4KYzVj0Ecj7yDv?si=abvh52WQRjKa-CgvzODDTw L.S.U.: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VCZkmckTZMDFU0WsaepBe?si=AcUjfkkvSTiBn4k2jIV2_g L.S.Underground: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wsASVwoaqmZmPEXUMpR2p?si=wzWMewBVTbWub8HmhKU_HQ       You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings   Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg   Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode I'm joined by Todd Pennington of The Cinder Highway to chat about the how the band got its start, their musical influences, their recently released album, Songs From the Fountain Gate and much more. Todd creates beautiful ethereal soundscapes that drift and float through soaring hard rocking anthems. The Cinder Highway released Songs From the Fountain Gate in July of 2024 and this is an album all fans of ambient Cali-Gaze must hear. Be sure to check them out on the streaming platform of your choice. Thanks for joining us! Song clips from The Cinder Highway provided by the artist. All other sounds and song clips used were procured from publicly posted sources.   PLEASE check out The Cinder Highway at the below links: Band Website: https://thecinderhighway.com/ Bandcamp: https://thecinderhighway.bandcamp.com/   Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vETYQ73FCMBouTxHzCITa?si=k5077eshRCOCFNtpQW3GbQ   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_soRuuRjq71Wrwuj8HuCQ   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecinderhighway   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecinderhighway   Twitter(Er…I mean X!) : https://twitter.com/cinderhighway   PLEASE check out Palm Ghosts at their website: https://palmghosts.net/ and Bandcamp https://palmghosts.bandcamp.com/   PLEASE check out Asger Techau’s new album Candour on Bandcamp at https://atechau.bandcamp.com/album/candour     You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings   Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg   Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this “very special Blossom” episode, I welcome my good friends, Mark Feldbush and Jim Anderson to “turn the tables” and interview me about the stroke I sufferedin June of this year. We had what I hope will be a vulnerable and encouraging discussion about my experience and process of recovery. Thank you for joining us! All sounds and song clips used were procured from publicly posted sources:ThePsychedelic Furs – In My HeadThe77’s – Do it For LoveTheKinks – Better Things (Thanks SO much for writing this song!) You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, my good friend S. Price Horn joins me as we climb aboard the Light Ship and sail into THE NIGHT. Or is it out of THE NIGHT?  Either way, we’re sailing on… sailing on…sailing on… with the band D.O.X and their self-titled first album. Come along for the ride my little child! D.O.X. is:Mark de la Bretonne: Lead vocals, pianoJeff Foster: Bass GuitarRick Lane: Lead & Rhythm GuitarsRobert Foster: Drums & percussion All songs, sounds and clips were procured from publicly posted sources and used under fair use.You can easily find this first album by D.O.X. on Spotify and YouTube at the links below:Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3vPFRUUmemPkd7k6MjhjUY?si=rENHJQBrTrKWFHx3-TgrewYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPcTOx34g9XTmemoi0mnAkPSy_l5BzJqNYou can find S Price Horn’s book, Wasted: Tales and Musings from a Nobody with a Weird Namehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B097KMXTDR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Post-punk Heartstrings Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7x9ZOHhqrQxw77Z9VUM6as?si=b81f2c7135f54276 You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahgPlease come by and follow the page, say, “Hello!" and follow.

In this episode, my good friend Jim Anderson of AIRDALE joins me for the second of two episodes in which we discuss two of our favorite albums by the band The Church. In this episode, we dive deep into the ancient mystical sci-fi of the band’s 1990 album, “Gold Afternoon Fix”  We are sticking strictly with the original track list that we both knew the album as these many moons ago. Thanks for joining us!All songs, sounds and clips were procured from publicly posted sources and used under fair use.You can find The Church EVERYWHERE so go check them out:Here is their main website: ⁠https://www.thechurchband.com/⁠The band now has a subscription service called “nightfriends.” If you are die hard Church fan, I encourage you to subscribe: ⁠https://thechorus.com/auth/login/thechurch⁠My Church Spotify playlists:The Church Service: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JXqcDaJAdHURCFckGLIP1?si=f255f9a7516043fcChurch Sparking: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aqRRPTyQOuawgOEfHAKIG?si=30b2a72ea8a1449aElbow and the BBC Concert Orchestra performing The Fix:https://youtu.be/-ITMRHJnaJY?si=NRxbLxRRzbwDQflt Post-punk Heartstrings Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7x9ZOHhqrQxw77Z9VUM6as?si=b81f2c7135f54276 You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/Post-punkHeartstrings can now be found on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahgPlease come FOLLOW the page, say, “Hello!"

In this episode, my good friend Jim Anderson of AIRDALE joins me for the first of two episodes in which we discusstwo of our favorite albums by the band The Church. In this episode, we dive deep into the disillusionment and regret of the band’s 1986 album, “Heyday.”  We are sticking strictly with the original track list that we both knew the album as these many moons ago. Thanks for joining us!All songs, sounds and clips were procured from publicly posted sources and used under fair use.You can find The Church EVERYWHERE so go check them out:Here is their main website: https://www.thechurchband.com/The band now has a subscriptionservice called “nightfriends.” If you are die hard Church fan, I encourage you to subscribe: https://thechorus.com/auth/login/thechurchYou can find Post-Punk Heartstrings onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/Post-punk Heartstrings can now befound on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahgPlease come by and follow the page, say, “Hello!" and follow.

In this episode I have the privilege of chatting with Joe Lekkas and Ben Douglas, the two main drivers behind the band Palm Ghosts. I chatted with the fellas about their beginnings, inspirations and writing process as well as digging into some of the songs off of their latest album, I Love You, Burn in Hell. The duo, along with drummer, Walt Epting, craft melodic yet brooding rhythms and melodies that sway you back and forth between the New Wave/alternative sounds of the 80’s and the modern alternative post-punk revival sounds of the 21st century. Joe & Ben are a couple of really down to earth guys and I really enjoyed our conversation. The band manages to remind the listener of a myriad of 80’s & 90’s new wave/post-punk/alternative/shoe gaze bands while creating a new unidentifiable genre that seems to belong only to them. If you love Joy Division, New Order, The Cure, Peter Gabriel, XTC, Echo & The Bunnymen, Mission UK, The Psychedelic Furs, The Doves, Bloc Party, Simples Minds (Yeah… the list goes on and on!) then you will be as enamored with Palm Ghosts as I am. This year (2024), the band will be releasing a series of songs, one at a time, every 2 weeks, which will end up populating 4 EPs and ultimately a double LP by the end of the year so be sure to check them out on the streaming platform of your choice. Thanks for joining us!   All other sounds and song clips used were procured from publicly posted sources. PLEASE check out Palm Ghosts at the below links: Band Website: https://palmghosts.net/ Bandcamp:  https://palmghosts.bandcamp.com/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VyUs0vMgqSNdVtLHzKaa7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbeEfea7uapouXePgqeNwQ Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/palmghosts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmghosts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmghosts Twitter(Er…I mean X!) : https://twitter.com/palmghosts Threads: https://www.threads.net/@palmghosts     You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings   Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKWsuzqWiSY0vln1Py5ahg   Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode I chat with Patrick Av who creates post-punk dramatic alterna goth under the project name Pazz Kluger. Pat is drawn to the drama of relationships in new wave and post-punk songs and seeks to write and sing about the darker, tortured side that we’ve all felt at times in our life. Even with the darkness, one can feel an underlying longing for peace and wholeness in each of these songs. We had a great conversation about his musical beginnings, his post-punk influences, and discussed some of the songs from his substantial catalogue. If you love Joy Division, Bauhaus, The Sound, The Mission UK, The Chameleons, The Church and other post-punk/new wave bands from the 80’s you will dig the music of Pazz Kluger as much as I do. Thanks for joining us! All songs and song clips are used with the permission of Patrick Av - Pazz Kluger. All other sounds and clips used were procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. Bandcamp: Pazz Kluger on Bandcamp Spotify: Pazz Kluger on Spotify YouTube: Pazz Kluger on YouTube   You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!” Post-punk Heartstrings can now be found on YouTube at Post-punk Heartstrings on YouTube

In this episode, Tegwen, Mark and I continue our discussion with Side B of the post-punk gothic masterpiece, Shaded Pain by the Lifesavers Underground. If you haven’t listened to the first half of this chat, be sure to stop right now and go listen to Episode 025 - Lifesavers Underground - Shaded Pain - Part 1 first and then come back to finish up here. If you’ve never heard of Lifesavers Underground (L.S.U) but like Bahaus, Peter Murphy, The Mission UK and bands of that ilk, you should definitely check them out. Thanks so much for joining us! Tegwen’s Post Punk Checklist:  -Drony vocals -Screechy feedback guitars, not played for precision , -Played for vibes, strummed repetitive guitars -Sick baseline, but not necessarily noticed, yet still drives the song- energetic  -Allows you to dance to it  -Mix of drum machine, tinny echoey sound, slightly erratic live drums -Creating a Phil Spectory wall of sound -Very produced but not polished- lots of effects on 11 with echo/ reverb All songs and interview clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes. All other sounds and clips used were procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find the music and social media of  the Lifesavers, The Lifesavers Underground and Michael Knott at the below links: ⁠Lifesavers on Bandcamp⁠  ⁠The Lifsavers Underground on Facebook⁠ ⁠Knottheads (Michael Knott Fans) on Facebook⁠ (This came up as a broken link when I checked it as of 1/9/24)  ⁠Michael Knott on Instagram⁠   PLEASE go support Michael Knott and his many bands! Michael Knott Schizophrenia VHS tape upload can be found on YouTube at Michael Knott Schizophrenia The Momentary Trouble cover of Bye Bye Colour can be found on Soundclick at Bye Bye Colour Cover You can find Vanishing Shores on Bandcamp at Vanishing Shores Monty Python Bridge of Death can be found on YouTube at Bridge of Death So Blue by Irving Kaufman can be found on YouTube at Irving Kaufman So Blue (1927)   You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: ⁠Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook⁠ PLEASE come by, FOLLOW and say, “Hello!"

In this episode, Mark and I welcome his daughter Tegwen on the show to discuss the seminal yet obscure album Shaded Pain by the Lifesavers Underground. This album is in the top five albums that shaped my future musical tastes during my late teen years. If you’ve never heard of Lifesavers Underground (L.S.U) but like Bahaus, Peter Murphy, The Mission UK and bands of that ilk, you should definitely check them out. Thanks so much for joining us! All songs and interview clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes. All other sounds and clips used were procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find the music and social media of  the Lifesavers, The Lifesavers Underground and Michael Knott at the below links: Lifesavers on Bandcamp  The Lifsavers Underground on Facebook Knottheads (Michael Knott Fans) on Facebook (This came up as a broken link when I checked it as of 1/9/24)  Michael Knott on Instagram   PLEASE go support Michael Knott and his many bands! You can find the Frontline Interview at Heavyweight Podcast on YouTube You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook PLEASE come by, FOLLOW and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, Jamie Harmon and I finish up our discussion of Cerulean, the sophomore release from the band The Ocean Blue. I am a long-time fan, but Jamie has just been introduced to The Ocean Blue so we get a new fan’s perspective. This is one of my all-time favorite releases from one of my all-time favorite bands so I am excited to bring you part two of this two-part episode. If you’ve never heard of The Ocean Blue, but like Echo & The Bunnymen, The Smiths, The Mighty Lemon Drops or REM, you will really dig this band. Thanks so much for joining us! All song clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes. All other sounds and clips used were procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find the music and social media of  The Ocean Blue at the below links: The Ocean Blue official website Bandcamp The Ocean Blue on Bandcamp Facebook The Ocean Blue on Facebook Instagram The Ocean Blue on Instagram Threads The Ocean Blue on Threads Twitter (X) The Ocean Blue on Twitter (X) PLEASE go support the band! You can find the Heavyweight podcast at Heavyweight Podcast on Spotify or search for “Heavyweight” wherever you get your podcasts. You can find the episode that I referred to at #2 Gregor on Spotify. You can listen to “Wounds of a Friend” by The Ocean Blue on YouTube at "Wounds of a Friend" - by The Ocean Blue You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, Jamie Harmon returns to the podcast to chat with me about Cerulean, the sophomore release from the band The Ocean Blue. I am a long-time fan, but Jamie has just been introduced to The Ocean Blue so we get a new fan’s perspective. This is one of my all-time favorite releases from one of my all-time favorite bands so I am excited to bring you this two-part episode. If you’ve never heard of The Ocean Blue, but like Echo & The Bunnymen, The Smiths, The Mighty Lemon Drops or REM, you will really dig this band. Thanks so much for joining us! All song clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes. All other sounds and clips used were procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find the music and social media of  The Ocean Blue at the below links: The Ocean Blue official website Bandcamp--> The Ocean Blue on Bandcamp Facebook--> The Ocean Blue on Facebook Instagram--> The Ocean Blue on Instagram Threads--> The Ocean Blue on Threads Twitter (X) --> The Ocean Blue on Twitter (X)   You can find the music of Whimsical at the below links: Whimsical Linktr.ee Site with all the links Bandcamp--> Whimsical on Bandcamp YouTube--> Whimsical on YouTube Facebook--> Whimsical on Facebook   PLEASE go support both bands!   You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: Post-punk Heartstrings on Facebook Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode I chat with Jim Anderson who creates post-punk synthscapes with ascending sonic guitar fuzz under the project name of AIRDALE. We had a fantastic conversation about his post-punk musical influences, his high school band The Mourning, his current project AIRDALE and our favorite releases by The Church. I really had a blast getting to know Jim who is a man after my own post-punk heart. We also hear some full selections from Jim's body of work so if you love The Cure, New Order,  The Church and a slew of other post-punk/new wave bands from the 80’s you will dig the music of AIRDALE as much as I do. Thanks for joining us! All songs and song clips are used with the permission of Jim Anderson - aka AIRDALE. All other sounds and clips used were procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find the music and social media of AIRDALE at the following link: AIRDALE music PLEASE go support AIRDALE on Bandcamp You can find AIRDALE video and music on YouTube at AIRDALE on YouTube You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: Post-punk Heartstrings on Fadebook Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”

In this episode, I do a follow-up to Episode 005 - What is Post-punk and welcome to the Post-punk Heartstrings State of Mind– In that episode, I gave my own personal definition of post-punk and offered my pick for the first post-punk album released. After the episode, I received the following feedback from a listener: “Enjoyed this episode! I'd have been interested in more explication on what are the hallmarks of post-punk and why Television, Talking Heads, etc. were not counted. What exactly were the classic rock sounds you heard to keep them from being counted as a true post-punk album.” So, I decided to do a follow-up episode to explain a little more and provide some examples of why I excluded some of the releases the listener mentioned. Artists/albums covered are: Television – Marquee Moon – 1977 Taking Heads – Talking Heads – 1977 Ultravox – Ha! Ha! Ha! – 1977 White Music – XTC – 1978 Magazine – Real Life – 1978 All song clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes. All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use.   You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!” You can reach me via email at [email protected] Peace to you all Fellow Earth Babies!

Mark and I continue our discussion of cut-out albums we have discovered and how each has impacted us. We each chose five releases and in this episode, we talk about each of our 4 & 5 picks. The artists/albums covered in this episode are: T Bone Burnett – The Talking Animals Steve Taylor – OnThe Fritz The Call – Let the Day Begin Link to the True Tunes podcast interview tape that Mark and I spoke of:  Here's To You! Michael Been (of The Call) From The Vault Elim Hall – Things Break All song clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes. All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. Intro Music – “Better Cut That Out” – Sonny Boy Williamson, 1948 https://archive.org/details/78_better-cut-that-out_sonny-boy-williamson_gbia0079016a   & “Cut Out Shapes” – Magazine   You can find Magazine on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/magazineofficial/ Outro Music – “Like Ashes Like Millions” – Cut City Cut City can be found on Bandcamp at https://cutcity.bandcamp.com/track/like-ashes-like-millions and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063718081519   Please go support them!   You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!"

Mark and I discuss several cut-out albums we have discovered and how each has impacted us. We each chose five releases and in this episode, we talk about the first three of each of our picks.Artists - albums covered are:Peter Case – Self TitledQuickflight – Decent Beat Bruce Cockburn – World of WondersSimple Minds – Sparkle in the RainTonio K. – Notes From the Lost CivilizationThe Call – Scene Beyond DreamsAll song clips are used without permission but under fair use for commentary purposes.All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use.You can find Grizzly Bear on Bandcamp at: https://grizzlybearbrooklyn.bandcamp.com/musicPlease go support them! You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstringsPlease come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!"

In this episode, Jamie Harmon returns to the podcast and we discuss The Police’s new wave/post-punk/Jazz master work Synchronicity. The influence of The Police on later post-punk bands is often overlooked and Synchronicity displays the band at their most eclectic and chaotic. In spite of the infighting, the band was able to put together the #1 album in the country and create the most ever played rock song: "Every Breath You Take." All song clips are used without permission but under fair use. All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!”    Please Check out and support the music of The Police and the band members subsequent work: The Police:  Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NGO30tJxFlKixkPSgXcFE?si=FjXPzUo9TN2JSPnGK4fnOg   Sting: Official Website: https://www.sting.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Ty63ceoRnnJKVEYP0VQpk?si=USKHHImhQeOMhvZ7K8bunQ   Andy Summers: Official Website: https://andysummers.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rHBApuFwaJy65f7vWQJLr?si=BRLGx944T3K3JETYaki9Aw   Stewart Copeland: Official Website: https://www.stewartcopeland.net/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XVxeuUkJRiCYJYdqRpwab?si=_WTCL8dBRmCmaEnJvMN_pg Walker on the Moon (The German Police tribute band) can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WalkerOnTheMoon2016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkeronthemoonband/

In this episode, Steven Wesley Guiles and I discuss why we feel like Don’t Tell a Soul is The Replacements best album. DTSL is a much-maligned release amongst die hard Mats fans and Steve and I talk about some of the reasons this might be along with why DTSL and All Shook Down present the bands most mature and cohesive works. All song clips are used without permission but under fair use. All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings Please come by and follow the page and say, “Hello!” Steve and JJSB Chat:   What is the greatest Mats record and why is it Don't Tell A Soul? : https://www.facebook.com/groups/537792766296918/posts/5987625311313609    Please Check out and support The Replacements and Paul Westerberg’s music: The Replacements:  Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WPY0N74T3KUja57xMQTZ3?si=fDrdv2gFQCGNfrrNYLvUBQ  Paul Westerberg: Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulwesterberg?lang=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N6WAAPHoIjo6na008793X?si=8h7ak0_nRL-rZE0WdCAmgg The Replacements - Interview NYC 1989:  https://youtu.be/p-iIF5yNUH8 The Replacements - Talent Show on the 1989 International Rock Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ27W-2OWwQ The Replacements Don't Tell A Soul tour Rutgers NJ on MTV Week in Rock with Kurt Loder (1989.04.14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eJbOy6u0NA The Replacements on MTV News in 1989: https://youtu.be/2bynCBrzDec DM3 - Rock N Roll Ghost (Replacements Cover): https://youtu.be/-U5rckkI6hU   Tommy Stinson’s favorite Replacements album: All Shook Down - https://www.vice.com/en/article/mgmpb4/rank-your-records-the-replacements-tommy-stinson   I encourage you to check out the music of Steven Wesley Guiles at the below links: Website:  / www.stevenwesleyguiles.com New Cool Now: / https://newcoolnow.com/ Bandcamp: / https://stevenwesleyguiles.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud: / https://soundcloud.com/newcoolnowmusic Facebook: / stevenwesleyguiles Youtube: / stevenwesleyguiles Instagram: / swguiles Twitter: / mrgeefun TikTok: / mrgeewhiz Twitch: / mrgeewhiz Talent Show - Don't Tell A Soul - The Replacements - Speed Ink Speed Draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiuwIc8i-vk   Jeff Tweedy Songwriting Exercise #1 - Word Ladder (from his book How To Write One Song) : https://youtu.be/tWS99kAxa04   Jeff Tweedy Songwriting Exercise #2 - Stealing from a Book (from his book How To Write One Song) : https://youtu.be/wE1CfbhwsQc

In this episode, Mark Feldbush and I continue our discussion of Echo & the Bunnymen’s latest album The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon. We take a track by track journey comparing and contrasting the new transformed versions with the originals and which we each prefer.All song clips are used without permission but under fair use.All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use.You can find Post-Punk Heartstrings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstringsPlease come by andfollow the page and say, “Hello!”  Please Check out and support Echo & The Bunnymen music: Website:  ⁠https://www.bunnymen.com/⁠YouTube:  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/officialeatb⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fgYKF9Avljex0L9Wt5b8Z?si=UNiemeMcQB63l34SgGJ6eg⁠ Echo & TheBunnymen’s Will Sergeant: “Things that you hate influence you as much as what you like.” - 2022 clip from: ⁠https://youtu.be/n9V4FZqay0wThe Cutter (Live) – from Live EP by The Prayer Chain released April 1st, 1994:  https://theprayerchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-cutter-live-le?action=downloadPlease check out and support The Prayer Chain on Bandcamp: https://theprayerchain.bandcamp.com/

In this episode, Mark Feldbush and I discuss artists who re-record their work, the reasons why and then move on to our discussion of Echo & the Bunnymen. We take a track by track journey through the band’s 2018 album The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon comparing and contrasting the transformed versions withthe originals. All song clips are used without permission but under fair use.All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use.  Please Check out and support Echo & The Bunnymen music: Website:  https://www.bunnymen.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/officialeatbSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fgYKF9Avljex0L9Wt5b8Z?si=UNiemeMcQB63l34SgGJ6eg ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN- Ian McCulloch on Greatest Hits – 2019 clip from: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGl-teLvV7s⁠a ha MTV Unplugged Summer Solstice2017: 14. The Killing Moon Feat Ian Mcculloch from: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x8d2N1wPxs⁠Bring on the Dancing Horses cover – Kerosene Halo from: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCc3OBQcuxw⁠Please check out and support Kerosene Halo on Bandcamp: https://kerosenehalo.bandcamp.com/

Mark Feldbush and I continue our discussion of Sam (Leslie) Phillips’ albums The Turning, The Indescribable Wow & Cruel Inventions. These three albums represent a pivotal time in Sam's life. In this episode, Mark & I discuss Cruel Inventions, her beautifully moody and tense 1991 album that explores exploitation, consumerism, capitalism and the dark side of love while struggling to understand just how we all fit into this crazy messed up world. All song clips are used without permission but under fair use.All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use. Check out Sam Phillips music: Bandcamp:  https://samphillips1.bandcamp.com/Sam Phillips Website:  https://samphillips.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/samphillipsmusic?app=desktopSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Epdio7Ic0zhZkhXHFc8qa?si=nVWm3DgNSP6wK0Ymujz2bw   Princess Bride The Machine  YouTube clip used from https://youtu.be/BbgyppGqBgg All Cruel Inventions clips used from https://www.youtube.com/@stripcyclemusic“Black Sky” clip from StripCycle music on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Q_dJmTUbgSinger Songwriter clip from Los Angeles Times https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN9aCPFmqlY “Sister RosettaGoes Before Us”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANOrllutAhs"Sam Phillips performs four songs with the help of Erik Gorfain, who plays an electric guitar with amps the sizeof cigarette boxes. He also trots out a Stroh violin — a contraption that mustbe seen to be believed".

Mark Feldbush and I continue our discussion of Sam (Leslie) Phillips’ albums The Turning, The Indescribable Wow & Cruel Inventions. These three albums represent a pivotal time in Sam's life and in this episode, Mark & I discuss The Indescribable Wow, her 1988 album that was the first on the Virgin record label.  We dig into each song, trying to describe the indescribable… and seemingly falling short.All song clips are used without permission but under fair use.All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use.Check out Sam Phillips music:Bandcamp: https://samphillips1.bandcamp.com/Sam Phillips Website: https://samphillips.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/samphillipsmusic?app=desktopSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Epdio7Ic0zhZkhXHFc8qa?si=nVWm3DgNSP6wK0Ymujz2bwBananas  YouTube clip used from https://www.youtube.com/@PervertedRogerEbertAll Indescribable Wow clips used from https://www.youtube.com/@stripcyclemusic“I Want to Be You” clip digitized from the vinyl LP World on Sticks.“Out of Time” - Sam Phillips – Live in Philadelphia, PA in 1988 https://youtu.be/XIWxAY1GK3AArticles quoted:“My record company was demanding dishonesty from me, saying weird things like ‘This song just sounds a little too sexy. We don’t know why, but you’ve got to change it. And no, we don’t know how you’re supposed to change it.’ At that point, it just got ridiculous. I said ‘This is ludicrous. I’m not going to continue with this label.’ At first they were upset and said ‘You have to.  You’re under contract.’ I was selling well enough for them that they didn’t want to let me go. But I said ‘There’s a moral clause in my contract.  And you know what? I’ve slept with someone that I’m not married to. And I’m not ashamed to tell anybody about that. And I will.’ They said ‘Okay, you’re free to go. You’re out of your contract.’ That’s how easy it was to get out of it. That’s how silly it was.” -  Jeffery Overstreet; Year unknown; A Conversation with Sam Phillips, The Image Journal; Issue 60; Date accessed 2/27/23;  https://imagejournal.org/article/conversation-sam-phillips/“I think the so-called born again movement in this country has about as little to do with real Christianity as a Xerox of a hundredth-generation print of the Mona Lisa has to do with the real thing. The born-again movement is more about obsession and narrow-mindedness and repression—and true Christianity is about mercy and freedom and love.”- CHRIS WILLMAN; AUG. 28, 1988;   Sam Phillips . . . Toni Childs . . . and Betsy : A periodic look at who’s making news in pop music. : Good Sam; Los Angeles Times, Accessed 2/27/23, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-28-ca-1669-story.html

My friend Mark and I sat down to discuss Sam (Leslie) Phillips albums The Turning, The Indescribable Wow & Cruel Inventions. These three albums represent a pivotal time in Sam's life and in this episode, Mark & I discuss  The Turning, the album that started Sam's break away from the Fundamental Christian machine and CCM music. We dig into each song and reflect back how they relate to her transition.All song clips are used without permission but under fair use.All other clips procured from publicly posted clips and used under fair use.

In this episode, I briefly cover three of the musical artists that helped launch the Post-punk Heartstrings podcast with their music. I share two of my favorite tracks from each artist and talk a little about the background and musical style. PLEASE check out each band’s music at the below links: Pazz Kluger: On Bandcamp: https://pazzkluger.bandcamp.com/music You can also find the music on Spotify and YouTube Songs shared are “Locked” and “Fairy Tales” Fears (IRL): On Bandcamp: https://fearsrecords.bandcamp.com/ You can also find the music on Spotify and YouTube Songs shared are “Daze” and “H_always” Glass Candy: You can find the music on Spotify and YouTube Songs shared are “Love, Love, Love,” “Crystal Migraine” and “Digital Versicolor” clip

My Guest: Chris Taylor of the band Love Coma In this episode, I talk with Chris about the wind down of the early Love Coma years, the move into his solo work, and how “The Mad Painter” was a major influence on his visual art. We touch on the political climate, the repression of the church on rock and roll and why Chris feels that the latest self-titled Love Coma release is the album the band was meant to make. I encourage you to check out and support the music and artwork of Chris Taylor and Love Coma at the below links: Website: https://christaylorworld.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christaylorworld/posts Bandcamp: Chris Taylor: https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/ Love Coma: https://lovecoma.bandcamp.com/album/love-coma Facebook: Chris Taylor: https://www.facebook.com/christaylorfanpage Love Coma: https://www.facebook.com/lovecomatheband YouTube: Chris Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmKVesamxvPpRPVG_wZXRQ Love Coma: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-Y3aJGKWuqPdhNoewD2zw Instagram: Chris Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/christaylorworld/ Love Coma: https://www.instagram.com/lovecomatheband/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realchristaylor Intro song is "Locked" by Pazz Kluger https://soundcloud.com/pazzk Under Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Used only as an intro Songs used: Love Coma – You’re Just Another Angel Who Can’t Get No Sleep - Love Coma - The Early Years https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/album/the-early-years Love Coma – How Long Love Coma Self-Titled 2019 https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/album/love-coma-2 Love Coma – Astronaut Love Coma (Language of Fools) https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/album/love-coma-language-of-fools Sounds and clips: Transitional sounds: Zapsplat.com https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ Clips: Sesame Street - Mad Painter # 8 - https://youtu.be/Xi-ODZ3ING0 The Rescuers - Orville's Take Off - https://youtu.be/b5z6eGG7_Fc Listening to Great Music 1957 clip is public domain from the Prelinger Archives “This is a new dimension in sound” – Taken from “How To Listen to Great Music” – public domain from the Prelinger Archives: https://archive.org/details/HowtoLis1957

My Guest: Chris Taylor In this episode, I talk with Chris Taylor about the early years of his band Love Coma, what they were trying to do and some of the thoughts and drive behind the music. I encourage you to check out and support the music and artwork of Chris Taylor and Love Coma at the below links: Website: https://christaylorworld.com/ Bandcamp: Chris Taylorà  https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/ Love Coma à https://lovecoma.bandcamp.com/album/love-coma Facebook: Chris Taylorà https://www.facebook.com/christaylorfanpage Love Coma à https://www.facebook.com/lovecomatheband YouTube: Chris Taylor à https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmKVesamxvPpRPVG_wZXRQ Love Coma à https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-Y3aJGKWuqPdhNoewD2zw Instagram: Chris Taylor à https://www.instagram.com/christaylorworld/ Love Coma à https://www.instagram.com/lovecomatheband/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realchristaylor Intro song is "Locked" by Pazz Kluger https://soundcloud.com/pazzk   Under Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Used only as an intro Songs used: Chris Taylor and Windows – Love & Rhythm – ACM Journal CD2 https://www.discogs.com/release/6575281-Various-ACM-Journal-2nd-Anniversary-Compilation-CD Love Coma – Empty – Soul Rash https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/album/soul-rash-remastered Love Coma – Hemisphere (Astronaut) – Astronaut – 2020 https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/track/hemisphere-astronaut-2 Love Coma – Tomorrow Takes Too Long https://christaylor.bandcamp.com/album/language-of-fools-remastered Transitional sounds  Zapsplat.com Other sounds and clips: Davey And Goliath _ Episode 54 _ The Zillion Dollar Combo Feature Presentation (1994-2003)

My Guest: Steven Wesley Guiles In this episode, I continue my conversation with Steven Wesley Guiles – We discuss Steven’s path to deconstruction, hear him perform an original song of his, Cosmic Soda Machine that he wrote long ago and cover some of the songs in his latest album, Transitions, which dropped to streaming services worldwide on October 4th, 2022. I encourage you to check out the music of Steven Wesley Guiles at the below links: Website:  / www.stevenwesleyguiles.com New Cool Now: / https://newcoolnow.com/ Bandcamp: / https://stevenwesleyguiles.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud: / https://soundcloud.com/newcoolnowmusic Facebook: / stevenwesleyguiles YouTube: / stevenwesleyguiles Instagram: / swguiles Twitter: / mrgeefun TikTok: / mrgeewhiz Twitch: / mrgeewhiz You can also join Steven’s mailing list by texting “SWG” to 55444 in the US. The Music, other sounds, etc.: Mash up of hate preacher clips pulled from YouTube as contrasted with preachers and myself quoting scriptures about love. I won’t name the hate preachers, but they aren’t hard to find on YouTube. The song, "Cosmic Soda Machine" is an original by Steven Wesley Guiles (SWG) that he performed for the first time on the show. The songs, “Me in a Nutshell,” “Peace With Myself,” “Magnets” & “Some Hopes” are from SWG's latest album, Transitions. Please go and check it out and support SWG- You can find it at https://stevenwesleyguiles.bandcamp.com/album/transitions Intro song is "Locked" by Pazz Kluger https://soundcloud.com/pazzk   Under Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Used only as an intro Transitional sounds  Zapsplat.com

My Guest: Steven Wesley Guiles In this episode, I speak with Steven Wesley Guiles – Lead vocals and one of the guitarists of the band Pushstart Wagon and prolific solo artist. Steven and I begin our discussion with Pushstart Wagon and then transition into a transparent and enlightening discussion of religion and faith deconstruction. I quickly discover that the upbringing and life journey of Steven is uncannily similar to mine. This episode is part 1 of Steven and I’s discussion. In part 2, we focus on his latest album, Transitions which can be found in full on his Bandcamp site and will be also be available on all streaming services on October, 4th 2022. I encourage you to check out the music of Steven Wesley Guiles at the below links: Website:  / www.stevenwesleyguiles.com New Cool Now: / https://newcoolnow.com/ Bandcamp: / https://stevenwesleyguiles.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud: / https://soundcloud.com/newcoolnowmusic Facebook: / stevenwesleyguiles Youtube: / stevenwesleyguiles Instagram: / swguiles Twitter: / mrgeefun TikTok: / mrgeewhiz Twitch: / mrgeewhiz You can also join Steven’s mailing list by texting “SWG” to 55444 in the US. The Music, other sounds, etc.: The podcast opening is a mashup of a vintage AJAX dishwashing liquid commercial going into the song “Open” from Pushstart Wagon’s debut album Squeaky Clean. The Phantom Tollbooth review read can be found at: http://www.tollbooth.org/2005/reviews/psw.html I encourage fans of any level of faith OR faithlessnes to check out The Phantom Tollbooth at http://www.tollbooth.org/ The song ”Paul” is from Pushstart Wagon’s 2ndalbum L.A. Was Our Alamo Intro song is "Locked" by Pazz Kluger https://soundcloud.com/pazzk   Under Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Used only as an intro Transitional sounds  Zapsplat.com The final song “Los Angeles” is from Pushstart Wagon’s 2nd album L.A. Was Our Alamo Other sounds and music used: The Lo fi coffee shop – by The Relaxed Movement: https://youtu.be/Mc-zPIVuOr4 Transition Music provided by TheRelaxedMovement. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRelaxedM... © Henry Keate t/a TheRelaxedMovement. All Rights Reserved