Join Rob and Joseph as they chronologically discuss all the notable albums of the punk/new wave movement. From the messy, anarchic noise of the early 70’s proto-punk rockers to the tired, polished death-rattles of the mid-80’s corporate synth-poppers, no stone goes unturned in their quest to fully examine the birth, life and death of “the wave” that produced some of the most beloved songs in modern popular music.
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May 1980 continues with the remaining 8 albums, including one J considers a candidate for the title of "Greatest New Wave Album Ever." Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cPNRYd Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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May 1980 contains a wide variety of sounds and styles of punk and new wave releases. Join R+J as they examine 7 albums from the likes of DEVO, the Human League, Forgotten Rebels and Roxy Music. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cPNRYd Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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Can you believe we've done a hundred of these buggers? R+J+T have a good chat and listen as they work through everybody's favorite discoveries since the start of the podcast. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cvDMPR Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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The lads get schooled on the basics of power pop by returning guest, Matt Paterson! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48T5Rhb Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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Welcome to Cowpunk Country! Zac returns to help the lads celebrate the catalog of L.A. California punk pioneers, X. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49L44vQ Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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BONUS: Pop? Quiz! (March/April 1980)
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It's time for another trivia quiz episode! Join the lads as they cover a wide range of music from Mojo Nixon to the Cramps to X. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uI2kUT Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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The lads keep the April good vibes going with another excellent batch of albums from the likes of X, Bad Manners, the Undertones and the Monochrome Set. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42mNiQR Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…
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This is more like it! R+J celebrate the month after March and some intriguing releases from the likes of the Cure, the Passions, Chrome and the Feelies. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42mNiQR Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…
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R+J see the light at the end of the tunnel as they work their way through the second half of March 1980. Join the lads as they discuss releases from the likes of Berlin, the Mekons and John Cooper Clarke. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/426Pyvi Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.…
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If you like scruffy punk, you're gonna love March of 1980! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/426Pyvi Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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The lads address a number of pressing issues including: Rachel Sweet! Canada! The Romantics! Lydia Lunch! Suburban Lawns! Ideal neighborhood BBQ music! The Feelies! The Buggles and more! Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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BONUS: More OMD (and other "Known Pleasures")
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The OMD discussion continues with Patrick (co-host of the post-punk podcast Known Pleasures). Then the conversation turns to some podcast shop-talk and all things Australian punk and new wave. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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The lads take a run at their first trivia quiz episode! Join them as they cover a wide range of music from Yellow Magic Orchestra to Shane MacGowan and the Pogues. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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Ep36A: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1980-91)
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For many Americans, OMD's repertoire begins and ends with "If You Leave." But the band's impact on the Eastern Hemisphere began years before the release of the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, with a string of catchy, unique, unlikely hits topping the charts in many European countries during the first half of the decade. T&J are joined by Patrick, co-hos…
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February 1980 continues with 7 more albums from the likes of OMD, the Selector, the Ramones and the Psychedelic Furs. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/40npKtQ Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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(RE-UPLOAD) The lads wrap up January 1980 with albums from the likes of the Suburbs, the Buggles, the Jim Carroll Band and Human Sexual Response. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46wB6NY Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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Hear yee, hear yee. We doth pronounce February the first great month of the new decade, music-wise. Join the lads as they revel in the embarrassment of aural riches that February provides. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/40npKtQ Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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For many of us, our knowledge of Jim Carroll's music begins and ends with "People Who Died." But is the rest of his stuff any good? Famed punk photographer Michael Grecco returns to the show to explore the artist's catalog. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3SekK95 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…
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What a great way to start the new decade... January sees the release of a satisfying mix of synthpop, hardcore punk and good old rock 'n' roll (with a new wave hat). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46wB6NY Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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R+J have finally run out of excuses, and so Season 4 begins... Join the lads as they look ahead to what to expect from 1980, with teasers from debuts of favorite obscure bands and their predictions for what the best of 1980 list will look like. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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BONUS: More Notable 70's Albums (pt.3)
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Season 4 (1980) begins next month! The lads take one last opportunity to catch up on a few more albums released in the 1970's. Join them as they discuss titles from the Shirts, Chrome and the Yachts. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3qO0JKL Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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BONUS: More Notable 70's Albums (pt.2)
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The lads discuss the remaining 6 albums on their catch-up list of 70's albums they missed the first time around. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3qO0JKL Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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BONUS: More Notable 70's Albums (pt.1)
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Over the last 3 seasons, eagle-eyed listeners have submitted additional albums released in the 1970's that were previously overlooked. Join the lads as they play catch up on 16 more albums from the 70's. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3qO0JKL Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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For a Bonus Track, this episode is chocked full of music, both lost gems from 1979 and new stuff from old favorites. Join the lads for discussions on the Smiths, Depeche Mode, the Jam, Iggy Pop, Sparks, the Humans, Those Naughty Lumps, Shock and more. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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Join R+J as they take one last look at 1979 with a rundown of everyone's favorite songs from that year. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VxTvWN Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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Radio Silence: BROKEN! The lads finally emerge from their post-season stupor for a quick chat about what's coming up next for the podcast. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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Ep31: The Top 10 Albums of 1979 (pt.2)
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Last week R+J revealed their personal top 10 lists of 1979. In this final episode of Season 3, they are joined by Zac to count down the official top 10 list of punk/new wave albums of 1979 (as determined by the Deep Dive community). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XYy40B Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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Ep30: The Top 10 Albums of 1979 (pt.1)
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In this season's penultimate episode, R+J count down their personal top ten lists of 1979 while speculating on what the final community list will look like (to be revealed in next week's season finale!). Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! R+J are joined by some rando they pulled off the street, who reveals her top 10 albums of 1979... all in hopes of inspiring you. Submit your own list by Thursday, February 16th via FaceBook or email to deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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BONUS: What's your favorite albums of 1979?
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It's time to vote for your favorite punk/new wave albums of 1979. The deadline of February 16th is coming up fast! To help you out, R+J attempt an overview of the 1979 output, all 109 albums. You can submit your list on FaceBook or email it to deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3HVwOq2…
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As one of the post-punk bands to most successfully make the transition to pop super-stardom, it seems wholly appropriate that the last deep dive of the season focus on the Police. Rob's highschool buddy, Tony, joins in on the fun. PLUS: it's time to vote for your favorite albums of 1979. Get your list submitted by February 16th. Listen to the full …
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And that's a wrap, Folks! The lads officially end 1979 with the last 6 albums of the season. Ever heard of Wayne County and the Electric Chairs, the Sinceros or Punishment of Luxury? Neither had they. Let's all explore, discover and grow together! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLweEr. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail…
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Both the year of 1979 and the decade ends with neither a bang or a whimper... Maybe a mild yelp?Join the lads as they examine half of the last remaining albums of 1979 from the likes of the Clash, Japan and the Pretenders. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLweEr. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…
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BONUS: More B-52's (with Mock Lobster)
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Happy holidays, everyone! The lads are taking the month off, providing an excellent opportunity to release extra content from our B-52's episode that was originally cut for time. Join R+J as they chat with Corbin and Matt from the B-52's tribute band, Mock Lobster. It's a lively conversation with lots of B-52's talk and music. Email us at deepdives…
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Long time Bay Area punk DJ Carolyn Keddy joins the lads to help determine if Antmusic actually has lost its taste. Learn more about Carolyn's work at: http://carolynkeddy.com/ Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3V3WViB Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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November 1979 continues with releases from the likes of Simple Minds, the Raincoats and the Damned. Plus, the lads discuss favorite bass players (and J adds a new name to his list). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DI8IvC Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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November of '79 is yet another month so big it has to be split in two. Join the lads for lively discussions around albums from the likes of Boomtown Rats, PiL, Marianne Faithfull and Adam and the Ants. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DI8IvC Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…
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The lads get to the two albums that they had to bumped from the last episode. Join R&J as they examine the debuts from Cowboys International and the Surf Punks. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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October 1979 redeems itself in this part 2 episode, with stellar debuts by the Specials, Madness and the Human League. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3MEhFKM Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
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It's another action-packed month with so many albums, it needs to be split into two episodes. The lads tackle the first half by discussing releases by the likes of Blondie, Joe Jackson, the Fall, the Police and Skids. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ru4jBv Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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It's the month so nice we had to cover it twice... The lads take a close look at the remaining 9 albums released in September of '79. Wires and Iggys and Banshees, oh my! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SfAdT9 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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These are the salad days of post-punk and new wave. With releases from the likes of Buzzcocks, Gang of Four, the Slits, XTC, Talking Heads and Gary Numan, what's not to love? Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3BbT8bw Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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It's not a party until... the members of the tribute band Mock Lobster join the lads to talk all things B-52's. A barrel of monkeys has got nothing on this episode! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QYaBd1 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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Bookended by two game-changing debut albums, June/July of 1979 is a wild ride! Join R&J as they examine releases from the likes of the Knack, the Cars, the B-52's, Devo, Joy Division and the Flying Lizards. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dt4BKu Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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It's the conclusion of our first crossover episode! The Deep Dive lads join the host of This is Modern Rock to examine some of the important bands that debuted in 1987-88. Part two of two. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLSQxa Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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BONUS: the Bridge Between Punk/New Wave and Alternative/Modern Rock (1987-88)
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It's our first crossover episode! The Deep Dive lads join the host of This is Modern Rock to examine some of the important bands that debuted in 1987-88. Part one of two. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLSQxa Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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Patti Smith: a highly influential icon that helped shaped the punk and post-punk movements. Can you love the bands she influenced without actually liking HER music? R+J hash it out while examining her first six albums. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nfoTJ5 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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The lads are horrified (HORRIFIED!) to discover that they previously overlooked an important January 1979 album: Joe Jackson's "Look Sharp." They make amends here. Also, let's pour one out for Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher. Plus: Kate Bush is having herself a moment and brand new (old) Wire. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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We're 1/3 of the way through 1979 and things are starting to really heat up! With May releases from the likes of the Cure, David Bowie, M, and the Undertones, there's not a dog in the bunch. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Q0TBmr Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com
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Patrik Fitzgerald broke this podcast! Is it possible to do a deep dive on someone you know very little about? J fumbles his way through as R continues his mission to (re)introduce the world to the original folk punk artist. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PCDhZ1 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com…
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