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| David Byrne & The Blow Monkeys | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:51:11 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve is joined by Don from the Album Nerds Podcast for a deep dive into two standout new releases — David Byrne’s Who Is the Sky and Birdsong, the latest from The Blow Monkeys. Together, they explore how both artists continue to evolve while staying true to their distinctive sounds. In music news, the duo covers fresh tracks from Heaven 17, Boys Don’t Cry, Depeche Mode, Men Without Hats, James and Haircut 100 — plus a nostalgic twist with a classic ’80s cover from Andy Bell of Erasure. Tune in for lively discussion, sharp insights, and a celebration of the best in modern and classic new wave. David Byrne: https://whoisthesky.davidbyrne.com/ The Blow Monkeys https://www.theblowmonkeys.com/ Album Nerds Podcast: | |||
| The Chameleons & Peter Murphy | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:37:40 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve takes an in-depth look at the latest albums from The Chameleons and Peter Murphy. From shimmering guitars to brooding vocals, he breaks down how each artist continues to evolve while honoring their signature sound. In music news, there are rumors of a new album from The Cure, new tracks from Pop Will Eat Itself and Daniel Ash’s newest band, and an unexpected reinterpretation of a Bauhaus classic by EMF. The Chameleons: Peter Murphy: | |||
| Interview: Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experiance Part 2 | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:28:13 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode, Steve sits down with Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience to talk about life on the road, sharing the stage with legendary New Wave artists, and their deep connection to Depeche Mode’s legacy. The band also discusses their new album Rendition, which features their first original track, “Sublime.” Tune in as we explore the creative process behind the record, the influences that shaped it, and what’s next for the band. Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience: | |||
| Naked Eyes & XPropaganda | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:41:32 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 2, Episode 21 | |||
| Interview: Fee Waybill Of The Tubes | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:42:22 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 20 | |||
| Pet Shop Boys & Soft Cell | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:51:57 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 19 https://jillelli.bandcamp.com/track/stoic | |||
| Elvis Costello & Men At Work's Colin Hay | 09 May 2022 | 00:38:17 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 18 In music news we have new songs from The Fixx and Miles Hunt of the Wonderstuff. Also, tour dates for Crowded House and B52’s. In addition, we give our review of the English Beat’s show in Salt Lake City! | |||
| Interview: Dave Faulkner of Hoodoo Gurus | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:56:51 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 17 Join us as we discuss the new album “Chariot of the Gods.” Dave shares some great stories about working on this album and his time with the Hoodoo Gurus. Follow https://www.hoodoogurus.net for tour updates and to purchase the new album. Follow Hoodoo Gurus | |||
| Hoodoo Gurus & The Motels | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:40:35 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 16 | |||
| Men Without Hats Including An Interview With Singer Ivan Doroschuk | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:40:34 | |
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| Tears for Fears & Simple Minds | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:43:14 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 14 | |||
| Crowded House & Midnight Oil | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:38:43 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 13 | |||
| Violent Femmes & X | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:39:22 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 12 | |||
| Interview: Peter Godwin | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:51:31 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode, Steve speaks with New Wave icon Peter Godwin for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation. Peter takes us back to his early days with the influential band Metro, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and the creative sparks that lit some of his most iconic tracks. He opens up about the inspirations behind his biggest hits and gives us an inside look at his upcoming tour with the Lost 80s Live. As a special treat, Peter performs an exclusive acoustic version of one of his classic songs, only available here. Don’t miss this rare glimpse into the past, present, and future of a true synth-pop legend. Peter Godwin: https://lost80slive.com/artist/peter-godwin/ | |||
| ABC & The Psychedelic Furs | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:40:29 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 11 | |||
| Sting & James | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:34:16 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 10 | |||
| Sparks & They Might Be Giants | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:41:18 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 9 | |||
| The Blow Monkeys Including An Interview With Singer Dr. Robert | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:34:04 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 8 | |||
| Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan & Morrissey | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:39:26 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 7 | |||
| Duran Duran & Erasure | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:38:20 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 6 | |||
| Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey & Berlin | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:32:01 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 5 | |||
| Gary Numan | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:30:12 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 4 | |||
| Danny Elfman & Oingo Boingo Remasters | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:29:27 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 3 | |||
| The English Beat & The Ocean Blue | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:26:30 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 2 | |||
| Interview: Limahl | 26 May 2025 | 00:51:11 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode, Steve sits down with Limahl, the iconic frontman of Kajagoogoo and solo artist behind the timeless hit “Never Ending Story.” Limahl shares the story behind his unique stage name, reflects on his breakout days with Kajagoogoo, and about collaborating with legendary producer Giorgio Moroder. He also discusses the story behind his atmospheric cover of “A Horse With No Name,” and much more. It’s a deep dive into New Wave history with one of its most recognizable voices. Limahl | |||
| Orchestral Manoeuvers in The Dark Including An Interview With Andy and Paul | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:39:35 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 1, Episode 1 | |||
| Interview: Barry Andrews from Shriekback | 12 May 2025 | 00:53:57 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 108 In this episode Steve had the chance to talk with Barry Andrews, lead singer of the band Shriekback. They discuss the longevity of songs, Julie Andrews (no relation), the late, great bassist Dave Allen, their newly released 18th studio album, "Monument" and much more. Shriekback: | |||
| Interview: Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens From Propaganda | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:38:40 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 107 Propaganda didn't produce too much music, but what they did will forever be remembered as some of the best of that era. Steve had a chance to talk to original members Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens. They discuss their backgrounds, working with other musicians and producers, their new album and much more! Propaganda: https://propaganda-official.bandcamp.com/album/propaganda Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? | |||
| Interview: Belouis Some | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:26:27 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 106 Belious Some had a string of hits such as "Imagination" and "Some People," and on this episode Steve had the opportunity to talk with him. They discuss his name, creating a song for the Pretty In Pink soundtrack, potential new material, touring and much more! Belouis Some: Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic | |||
| New Music Spotlight: Julian Shah-Tayler Part 2 | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:37:52 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 105 Steve and T-Bone interviewed the extremely talented Julian Shah-Tayler in October of 2022, and now he has a new album out. Steven got together with him once again. They talk about collaborations, playing live, new material from Strangelove and, of course, his new album, "Honne Tatemae." https://www.julianshahtayler.com/ https://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee?https://newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.com | |||
| Interview: Steve Bartek, Guitarist For Oingo Boingo | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:41:29 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 104 Steve and T-Bone have seen Oingo Boingo (and Former Members) countless times, so when we had a chance to interview their guitarist Steve Bartek, we couldn't pass it up. We discuss his early music work, the origins of Boingo, Steve's involvement with Danny Elfman and so much more! Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee?https://newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.com | |||
| New Music Spotlight: Indigo Waves Part 2 | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:22:00 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 103 In May of 2023 we were introduced to indie/dream pop band Indigo Waves. We interviewed them about their self-titled first album. They are back with a brand new release, Mirror. Steve had the opportunity to talk with band member Austin. They discuss the bands name, influences on their music and, of course, the new album. Indio Waves: https://indigowavesiscool.com/collections/music https://indigowaves.bandcamp.com/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? | |||
| The Vapors: Album Review & Interview With Bassist Steve Smith | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:42:47 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 102 Our most unexpected find in 2023 was the 2020 release of The Vapors album Together. On this episode we're going to give our views on their latest, Wasp In A Jar released at the end of February 2025. And, we also had the pleasure to talk to bass player Steve Smith. We discuss the bands origins, their lengthy break up, spurts of creativity and this new album. The Vapors: The Vapors album Wasp in a Jar: https://redchuckrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wasp-in-a-jar Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? | |||
| New Music Spotlight: NITE | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:43:28 | |
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 Myles and Kyle Mendes of NITE, a band that blends dark synth textures, melodic hooks, and a modern take on new wave. The brothers share the story of their origins, the meaning behind their name, and how their influences helped shape the band’s distinctive sound. We also dive deep into their music catalog, highlighting standout tracks from across their career, including their latest single. Along the way, NITE open up about the inspiration behind their songs, and their experience collaborating with Leah Lane from Rosegarden Funeral Party. If you’re a fan of dark wave, synth driven atmospheres, or discovering your next favorite band, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. | |||
| A Flock of Seagulls & B-52’s Kate Pierson | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:41:13 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 101 | |||
| The Beautiful South’s Paul Heaton & Ian McNabb of The Icicle Works | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:51:54 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 100 | |||
| The Cure & The Wolfgang Press | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 99 | |||
| Interview: Vox (previously Mark Burgess) from The Chameleons | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:36:10 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 98 | |||
| Crowded House & The The | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:44:59 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 97 | |||
| Interview: Claude S. From Anything Box | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:53:24 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 96 | |||
| Soft Cell’s Marc Almond & The Blow Monkeys | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:46:07 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 95 Marc Almond is best known as the lead singer of Soft Cell, but he's also had a lengthy solo career. In this episode we'll listen to his latest, an album of his favorite covers, I'm Not Anyone. And after a very successful previous album, The Blow Monkeys are back with a brand new one, Together/Alone. In music news, we talk about new music from The Chamelons, Bryan Ferry, Haircut 100, Propaganda, Toad the Wet Sprocket as well as a failed Smiths reunion and The Cure's Roger O'Donnell cancer scare.
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| X Including An Interview With Exene Cervenka | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:53:07 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 94 | |||
| The Alarm & The Stranglers | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:41:11 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 93 | |||
| James & Pet Shop Boys | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:50:13 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 92 | |||
| Third of Never - Interview with Jon Dawson & The Connells Doug MacMillan | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:51:39 | |
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 Doug MacMillan (fromThe Connells) and Jon Dawson of Third of Never to discuss their brand-new release, Damage the Pearl: Original Soundtrack. The album takes a bold, cinematic approach—blending New Wave textures, alternative energy, and psychedelic flourishes into a project that feels as much like a film score as a traditional record. Doug and Jon share the story of how the band came together, the evolution of their sound, and how the concept of an “original soundtrack” developed into one of their most ambitious works yet. They also discuss working with special guests, including a memorable collaboration with Steve Kilbey of The Church, and reflect on the creative risks that shaped the album’s unique atmosphere. Third of Never: https://thirdofnever.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| Interview: Tom Bailey From The Thompson Twins | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:27:37 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 91 | |||
| New Music Spotlight: Urban Heat | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:45:28 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 90 | |||
| The Jesus and Mary Chain & Pixies | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:47:40 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 89 | |||
| Interview: Nick Heyward & Les Nemes from Haircut One Hundred | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:26:37 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 88 | |||
| Interview: Thomas Dolby | 22 May 2024 | 00:33:09 | |
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 87 | |||