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The New Dad Rock

Steve Nelson & Keith Nottonson

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Two college radio DJs during the 90s, hosts Keith and Steve helped expose bands like Nirvana, Pavement and PJ Harvey. They went to shows, interviewed musicians and reviewed albums for various zines and papers. They worked security at concerts and once, even did load-in for Phish. Now they’re dads. Whether you want to explore lesser-known music or take a trip down memory lane, tune in to The New Dad Rock. Join hosts Keith and Steve as they navigate the ages together, sharing their love of mus ...
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In our final episode of the 1970s we begin by acknowledging some "new" music from The Beatles and an upstart band that goes by the name of The Rolling Stones. Any discussion of 1979 must begin by acknowledging Disco Demolition night. Top artists like Donna Summer were still topping the charts, but was Disco already dead? Keith takes one for the tea…
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Get ready to embark on a sonic journey through the influential year of 1978 with "The New Dad Rock." Join your guides, Keith and Steve, as they dive into the diverse sounds that defined the musical landscape of '78, from rock anthems to the infectious beats of disco that swept the nation. In this episode, Keith and Steve celebrate the timeless clas…
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Keith and Steve are back to take you on a groovy time travel to the electric year of 1977 on The New Dad Rock. Join the dynamic duo as they explore the sonic landscape of a year that rocked, rebelled, and danced its way into the history books. In the heart of the '70s, 1977 was a monumental year in the world of music, and the hosts are here to guid…
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In the heart of America's Bicentennial celebration, 1976 marked a pivotal year in the world of music. On this thrilling episode of The New Dad Rock, Keith and Steve transport you back to the sonic wonderland of '76, where the clash of classic rock and emerging genres created an unforgettable musical landscape. While traditional classic rock acts co…
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In this groovy episode The New Dad Rock explores the timeless music of 1975, a year that marked the pinnacle of classic rock and hinted at exciting new directions. 1975 was the classic rockest of all classic rock years. The genre had shed its rough edges, polished its sound to a glossy shine, and delivered some of the most iconic albums in rock his…
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Welcome to a spine-tingling, eerie, and spooktacular Halloween special of The New Dad Rock podcast! Hosted by Keith and Steve, this episode is all about the art of crafting the perfect Halloween playlist for your ghoulish gathering. Dive into a world of macabre melodies, sinister classics, and haunting harmonies as Steve shares his insights on crea…
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Krautrock above all! Join Keith and Steve as they journey back to the musical landscape of 1974, a year that saw the birth of iconic albums and the peak of a groundbreaking genre known as Krautrock. But before that, learn how Usher inspired the Afghan Whigs to reform in 2013 Krautrock's experimental spirit left an indelible mark on the world of mus…
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"I'm 50 and I Can Kick and Stretch" Join Keith and Steve in this milestone episode as Keith celebrates his 50th birthday with a pool party that screams '70s nostalgia. But the party doesn't stop there; the duo takes you on a musical time warp back to 1973, a year that birthed some of the most iconic albums and bands in rock history. From Pink Floyd…
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Get ready for a far-out episode that's guaranteed to leave you with stardust in your eyes and a killer soundtrack for your next space adventure! In this intergalactic installment of "The New Dad Rock," Keith and Steve embark on a cosmic journey through the glittering cosmos of Glam Rock as they explore the genesis of space rock in the era between t…
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Join The New Dad Rock for an epic journey back in time as they delve into the unforgettable music of 1970 - the year that laid the foundation for what would become "The New Dad Rock." In this nostalgic episode, Keith and Steve explore the iconic sounds of legends like Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Velvet Underground, The Grateful Dead, The Doors, …
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After a much-anticipated hiatus, The Dads are back in action and ready to rock the podcast world! But that's not all – they're shaking things up with a fresh rebranding twist and some high-tech AI assistance. Join the dynamic duo, Steve and Keith-bot, as they embark on an exciting new chapter of The New Dad Rock. In this lively episode, they dive i…
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King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard Live at Red Rocks November 2, 2022 Set Two 1. Head On/Pill 2. Am I in Heaven? 3. Venusian 1 4. Venusian 2 5. Billabong Valley 6. Minimum Brain Size 7. Static Electricity 8. Let Me Mend the Past 9. Alter Me III 10. Altered Beast IV 11. Float Along - Fill Your Lungs Support the show Did you know that The New Dad Roc…
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red Rocks November 2, 2022 Set One: 1. The Murder of the Universe 2. Blame it on the Weather 3. Work This Time 4. Lava 5. Cut Throat Boogie 6. Wah Wah 7. Road Train 8. Sadie Sorceress 9. Self-Immolate 10. Her and I (Slow Jam II) 11. Hot Wax 12. Crumbling Castle 13. The Fourth Color Support the show Did you…
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's legendary three-night run at Red Rocks continues. This is the second set from night two (October 11, 2022) and includes a Mind Fuzz suite, The Tale of the Altered Beast and a Nonagon Infinity suite. 1) Perihelion 0.13 2) I'm In Your Mind 3.05 3) I'm Not In Your Mind 6.45 4) Cellophane 9.55 5) I'm In Your Mind Fu…
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Join us as we listen in on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red Rocks from October 11, 2022. The Dripping Tap 0:58 Gaia 16.27 Predator X 26.30 Organ Farmer 30.37 Pleura 33.22 Oddlife 37.41 Doom City 43.07 KGLW 45.52 Boogieman Sam 55.05 Sleepwalker 1.06.37 Sea of Trees 1.11.13 The Bitter Boogie 1.21.06 Support the show Did you know that Th…
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red Rocks October 10, 2022 A concert nearly three years in the making, featuring a microtonal mini-set, The Lord of Lightning vs. Balrog suite and Keith's favorite song of 2022: Ice V. Set Two: 1) Rattlesnake 2) Automation 3) Honey 4) Sleepdrifter 5) Ataraxia 6) Evil Death Roll 7) Ice V 8) The Reticent Rac…
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Live at Red Rocks October 10, 2022 A concert nearly three years in the making, featuring an epic 20-minute version of The River. Set One: 1) Mars for the Rich 2) Hell 3) Magenta Mountain 4) Inner Cell 5) Loyalty 6) Horology 7) O.N.E. 8) Nuclear Fusion 9) All Is Known 10) Straws in the Wind 11) Garden Goblin 12) Th…
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KGLW Ice-V and Karma by Kidd G Pavement, Afghan Whigs, and Built to Spill YATRA, Hell Fire, and Russian Circles These are a few of our favorite things Modern Lovers and Mud Howlers Spiritualized, Spoon, and Friendship's St Bonaventure Ween, The Weeknd, and Wipers These are a few of our favorite things When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm…
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Keith's been reading again. He read a book about Duran Duran - Please Please Tell Me Now And Tom Petty - Petty: The Biography Phil Collins - Not Dead Yet: The Memoir But the most interesting book of the lot was Set the Boy Free, an autobiography by Johnny Marr. A man you probably know as the guitarist and founding member of The Smiths. The Smiths, …
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Our third episode where we play a whole album song by song and give you our opinion. However, this time its a random assortment of seven songs my 10 year old recorded each track with me in 2020. EP 42. PS I Saved the Planet (2020) EP 32. Going to Polygondwanaland Bulgarian Field Recordings Vol. 1 - Where is Vol. 2? Daniel Johnston - Built to Spill …
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Also known as soft rock or AM Gold or eight-track flashback, Yacht Rock may seem like your typical Dad Rock, but is it? Tune in to learn what yacht rock is, its progenitors, what makes a yacht rock classic and whether this music is for the kids. And if you can't get enough of these sugary sweet songs that comprise the oeuvre can add a light to any …
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What is scarier: a vampire or a werewolf? The New Dad Rock answers this age-old question while counting down some of their favorite Halloween and Halloween-adjacent songs. Do you dress up for Desert Island Halloween? Why we don't like Ghostbusters and why we should watch The 'Burbs. Suburban Halloween Playlist (youtube) and (Apple Music) Support th…
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Way back in our very first episode, we mentioned doing an episode on The Elephant 6. Well, it only took two and a half years and sixty-something episodes but here we are. Join us for a showdown of Elephant 6 superpowers: Neutral Milk Hotel and The Olivia Tremor Control. Support the show Did you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pill…
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Keith's brother-in-law play bass in a Cure cover band. Or did. Or will again. Anyway, what's important is the discussion of the greatness of The Cure and the importance of bassists. If The Cure is underrated, does that mean R.E.M. is overrated? How about Depeche Mode? Or the Violent Femmes? And what makes these bands tick? Is it the bassist? Suppor…
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Instead of participating in Record Store Day this year, Steve bought a couple records that he wanted even more--and he didn't have to wait in line. Meanwhile, Keith crossed his lines on the timing of an Osees concert. As usual, hilarity ensues. But what were those records Steve bought, you ask. Why, none other than the timeless purveyors of low roc…
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As the Dads approach 50, they discuss they bands they'd still like to see in concert and some they've missed. One such band was Nirvana. As the Dads discuss this conundrum, they get distracted and end up talking about bands they have seen and other they would like to see. Including Halfnelson, err Sparks. Who is Sparks? Come join The New Dad Rock a…
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If you were about to turn 50 and could go see five bands in concert, who would they be and why? As the Dads discuss this conundrum, they get distracted and end up talking about Sparks. Who is Sparks? Only one of the most influential bands of the past five decades. They've inspired Joy Division, Queen and Bjork, collaborated with Giorgio Morodor, Fr…
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If you're like us, you grew up watching skate, snowboard, surf and especially ski videos. The best ones had the best soundtracks and that meant a lot of punk. The Dads think this can all be traced back to surf rock and artists like Link Wray. Join us as we revisit those artists that made the soundtrack to our shredding lives. In this episode, you w…
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The first member of the three timers club, Darin re-re-joins the dads and this time he's the one asking questions. They touch on erudite subjects such as Smashing Pumpkins, Daft Punk and the coolness of parachute pants. Support the show Did you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pillow and t-shirts in a multitude of colors and arm le…
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We are in search of space rock's origin story: Hawkwind. If you've heard of them at all, it's likely because their bassist went on to form one of the most recognizable, if not influential metal bands of all time. Of course we're talking about Lemmy and Motorhead. Motorhead was actually named after a song by Hawkwind, a band hugely influential in th…
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The Dads change it up in this episode--turning their attention to books. The Pavement biography, Perfect Sound Forever No One Here Gets Out Alive about Jim Morrison Our Band Could Be Your Life featuring an avalanche of 80s punk bands The 33 1/3 Book Series Fiction by John Darnielle Narcoriddo El Paso about a mysterious punk band A far-out novella c…
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We started this podcast back in the early days of Covid alarmed, but hopeful for a future without disease and despair. Alas, many months after a vaccine was rolled out we find the world teetering on the precipice of another year of cancelled concerts and tours. It didn't have to be this way. Nonetheless, we must persevere, like two erstwhile bands …
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Please join us for our second annual attempt to recall the new music we liked in 2021. Not a "best of list" - who are we to decide what is best - rather these are our favorite albums we heard this year. Not a comprehensive list by any means. For one it takes time to simmer, to establish a reputation. That early euphoria can fade, and uncovered gems…
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One word: flamethrower! Keith's erstwhile bandmate Darin is back to discuss his musical youth including forays deep into the heart of late 80s/early 90s raves (err, acid house) in LA, and how that set him on the path of enlightenment to find Nirvana. Darin then shares the emotional side of music as he recounts the tension and release of Sigur Ros a…
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It was 20 years ago today that Keith and Steve saw Oysterhead at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, and almost 20 days ago that Steve saw Primus perform at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. The lead singer of Primus Les Claypool was also in a movie called Pig Hunt with Keith and Steve's good friend Trevor (spoiler alert: Trevor's character dies in the movie).…
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Halloween is in the air and what better way to celebrate the undead than making a playlist for the holiday? Steve shares a few tips and tricks (and treats!) for putting together a perfect mix for any crowd and any occasion. All on a very special The New Dad Rock. Tips for the perfect playlist Have a theme or title Decide if it is for an individual …
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All Joey wanted for his birthday was to be on The New Dad Rock. And The New Dad Rock obliged. In their most-poignant episode yet, listen to Joey talk about growing up in the 70s, going to punk shows, and raising an autistic son. Find out how One Direction is like The Sex Pistols and why angry music makes you calm. We could have called this episode …
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The New Dad Rock catches up on some of 2021's best albums. Join the Dads as they critique Senjutsu by Iron Maiden, Donda by Kanye, Certified Lover Boy by Drake, Bright Green Field by Squid and For the First Time by Black Country, New Road. Of course they take take digressions along the way. What do you do with all of your old CD cases? How do you f…
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Millions of dads, and those who love them, will soon participate in the late summer ritual of a fantasy football draft. Well, in this week's episode, The New Dad Rock's conducts its first ever fantasy draft and they're number one pick was...Jesus! That's right, the Dads fill out a roster of songs, albums and bands that invoke the Lord Savior, Jesus…
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Keith goes gonzo for his first field report for The New Dad Rock. Sitting next to his nephew Cole at dinner outside one night, Keith broke out his iPhone and started recording. Find out Cole's top five rappers of all time, how many of them his dad introduced him to, who's hot now, and his feelings on heavy metal. A sampling of artists mentioned by …
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There is nothing more dad rock than the 80s and in there is no tv show that represents the 80s better than Miami Vice. You can picture it now, the three-day stubble, fast cars, fast boats, babes in bikinis and that music. In this episode of The New Dad Rock, take a step back to the original Dad Rock as the dad uncover the top musical acts of Miami …
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It's Keith's birthday! So Steve is letting Keith edit his first podcast. Like Ep. 32 Going to Polygondwanaland, which featured King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's 12th studio album in its entirety, this episode will feature Keith's eight song EP - PS I Saved the Planet. What does Steve think about Keith's sophmore effort? "Your album is why bands …
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Special guest Darin joins The New Dad Rock for a very special episode about 9/11, concert setlists, Twitch TV, the very first TNDR NFT and the time that Babs got Darin fired. Darin has been a member of Keith's band for nigh on 20 years, but he first met Steve at a very notable Modest Mouse show. Hear details of that fateful night, how the music fro…
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The Dads check out some new releases from FACS, Mdou Moctar and reminisce about the white savior narrative running through 1980s pop. On this episode of TNDR: The FACS livestream highlights the Chicago art rockers' latest album, Present Tense Modest Mouse has a new album coming out this month, their first in over six years Meet West African guitar …
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Iron Maiden is gonna get you, no matter how far. Some bands are with you for life. For Steve, that is Iron Maiden. Somehow in all their years of friendship, Keith has never gotten the full story of this British metal band. That is until now. Join the Dads, for a deep dive into the who, what when, why, where and how of Iron Maiden. There are even mu…
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Can you believe it? The New Dad Rock has been going strong for one full year. Come celebrate with Keith and Steve as they reminisce on the past year and look ahead to the future of The New Dad Rock. Enjoy these songs by artists we have highlighted throughout the year: 13th Floor Elevators Pavement Blind Melon Modest Mouse One Direction JuiceWRLD Co…
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The title says it all. In this episode The Dads countdown the top ten albums by Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer. 10. ...and Justice For All 9. Kill 'em All 8. Peace Sells...but Who's Buying 7. South of Heaven 6. Among the Living 5. Seasons in the Abyss 4. Rust in Peace 3. Ride the Lightning 2. Reign in Blood 1. Master of Puppets Support the…
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