We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve sits down with Colin Moulding, founding member, bassist, and songwriter for XTC, to talk about his incredible journey through music. Colin looks back at the early days of XTC, working alongside Andy Partridge, the songs that became fan favorites, and how the band’s sound continued to evolve over the years. He also talks about stepping

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve and Don are back with another episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, taking a look at two new albums from artists who have been creating music for decades. This time, they dive into Robyn Hitchcock’s The Confuser and They Might Be Giants’ The World Is to Dig , breaking down the albums track by track and sharing their thoughts on what

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. From her work with Glass Spells to stepping into the spotlight on her own, Tania Cassette is entering an exciting new chapter. Steve sits down with Tania to talk about her solo debut The Death of Me , the inspiration behind the project, her love of ’80s sounds, and the creative process that helped shape her sound as a solo artist. She also

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve sits down with Chris Huggett from Modele for an in-depth conversation about the band’s origins, influences, and the story behind their name. They dive into Modele’s 2025 debut album Pleasure For The Holy , discussing the recording process, the stories and ideas behind the music, and the band’s cover of The Cure classic “Charlotte Some

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Magic Wands for a career-spanning conversation about the band's unique blend of dark, atmospheric alternative, dream pop, psychedelic rock, and shoegaze. We go all the way back to the band's beginnings and talk about how Magic Wands came together, their influences, the stor

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don try something a little different, featuring two bands that you could say took inspiration from the sounds and sonic landscapes of New Wave and classic alternative. They take a deep dive with track-by-track reviews of the latest albums from Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie, And

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve and Don take a listen to the latest albums from two legendary artists who helped define the sound of the ’80s. First up is Haircut 100 and their new album Boxing the Compass , a long-awaited return that finds the band bringing back their signature mix of infectious melodies, funky groove

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve welcomes back electronic music pioneer Thomas Dolby. This time, the conversation centers on the Totally Tubular Festival, where Thomas is headlining alongside an incredible lineup of iconic ’80s artists. He shares what fans can expect from the tour, how he approaches performing for audie

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don dive into two new releases with in-depth, track-by-track reviews of Born to Kill by Social Distortion and Antidepressants by The London Suede. They explore the stories behind each album, discuss the songwriting, performances, standout moments, and how these veteran bands continue

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve welcomes Jacqui Hunt of the legendary Australian electronic group Single Gun Theory. Jacqui looks back on the formation of the band, the story behind its unforgettable name, and the creative journey behind the band’s groundbreaking career. She also shares memories from recording some of S

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Ted Ottaviano and Susan Ottaviano of Book of Love to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark self-titled debut album and their upcoming anniversary tour featuring the original lineup. Ted and Susan share the story of how Book of Love came together, the inspira

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don take a deep dive into Nine Inch Noize by Nine Inch Nails and It's the Long Goodbye by The Twilight Sad. They break down each album track by track, discussing standout moments, production choices, and what makes these releases worth a listen. Plus, in music news, they cover new rel

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , we welcome John Thomas Griffith from Red Rockers for a conversation covering the band’s rise from the New Orleans punk scene to becoming one of the standout acts of the MTV-era new wave movement. John shares stories from the early days of the band, reflects on the making of Condition Red , and

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve sits down with Barry Harris of Kon Kan for a deep dive into the story behind one of the most recognizable dance-pop acts of the late ‘80s. Barry reflects on the origins of Kon Kan, the massive success of “I Beg Your Pardon,” the creative process behind hits like “Harry Houdini,” and how

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve and Don dive deep into two major new releases, going track by track through Hope and Fury from Joe Jackson and the long-awaited Trixies from Squeeze, an album over 50 years in the making. From sharp songwriting to the signature sounds that defined a generation, they take a closer look at

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast, we sit down with Debora Iyall of Romeo Void to explore the band’s full journey—from their beginnings in the late ‘70s San Francisco scene to becoming one of the most distinctive voices of the early alternative era. Debora reflects on the band’s evolution and shares insights into some of their m

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode, Steve and Don dive into two highly anticipated releases. They take a deep, track-by-track look at Morrissey’s Make-Up Is a Lie , exploring its themes, standout moments, and where it lands in his ever-controversial catalog. The conversation then shifts to The Charlatans’ We Are Loved , where they break down the band’s latest

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP for a deep dive into the band’s past, present, and future. Jesse takes listeners back to the beginning, sharing the story of how LAPTOP first came together and reflecting on the early days of the band, including the debut album Opening Credits and

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve & Don takes a deep dive into two releases that highlight different corners of the new wave and alternative landscape. First up is a track-by-track look at The Lost Record from Susanna Hoffs — an album that blends timeless songwriting with that unmistakable melodic style fans have loved fo

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Darkwave and post-punk take center stage in this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast as Steve welcomes rising act Silent WVLF for the show’s New Music Spotlight . Joined by band members Jeff and Tory , the conversation explores the band’s origins, the story behind their name, and the influences shaping their haunting, atmospheric sound th