Best Retrosonic Podcasts (2024)

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DJ Scratchy Sounds: Photo Tales with The Clash & Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros 1:31:57

2M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

Retrosonic Podcast is back with very special guest Barry Myers otherwise known as DJ Scratchy Sounds discussing his excellent limited edition photobook "Road-Eyes 20-20 Double Vision: Photo Tales with The Clash and The Mescaleros". In this thoroughly entertaining episode, Scratchy discusses his early days as a tour DJ and his residency at Dingwalls…

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Tom Powell of Def.fo and Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band 40:00

12M ago40:00

40:00

In our latest Retrosonic Podcast interview special we welcome Tom Powell, the man behind def.fo and contender for one of our albums of the year, "Eternity". You might recognise Tom as the bassist with former Shack and Pale Fountains frontman Mick Head's latest outfit, Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band and here, in a thoroughly entertaining show, …

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Episode 53 "Play It Cool" 1:12:59

12M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Welcome to Episode 53 of Retrosonic Podcast, featuring 20 superb new songs by some of our favourite international Bands and Artists from as far afield as Canada, Sardinia, France, America, Sweden, Indonesia and Turkey including Big Boss Man, Jim Jones All Stars, Melody Fields, Jah Wobble (featuring Jon Klein), Pascal Comelade & The Limiñanas, Pete …

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Duncan Reid "And It's Goodbye From Him..." 1:18:59

1y ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Following our feature on Duncan Reid & The Big Heads final bittersweet show at The Lexington, we invite Duncan into the Retrosonic Podcast virtual studio to get the lowdown on the shock decision to hang up his purple Duncanbacker bass for the very last time. The announcement came just as he released his fifth and arguably best album to date "And It…

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Music Photographer Paul Slattery Part 2: Link Wray, Yardbirds, Stevie Wonder, Others, Grateful Dead 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

1:05:00

In part 2 of our chat with legendary music photographer Paul Slattery we cover what it was like growing up in West London in the mid-60's during the heyday of the British Beat and R'n'B scenes of Twickenham, Richmond and Ealing. We talk about the Eel Pie Island museum, the much-missed local venues and of seeing a young Stevie Wonder in concert in n…

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Episode 52 "It's Clappin' Time!" 1:11:00

1+ y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Welcome to Episode 52 of Retrosonic Podcast, a Brexit-busting selection of 22 superb new International releases from as far afield as America, Denmark, Scotland, Sweden, Canada, England, France and Japan - strictly minimum chat and maximum Rock 'n' Roll..! We've got tracks from Jim Jones All Stars, The Courettes, Vannas Kasino, The Jack Cades, Ian …

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Music Photographer Paul Slattery Part 1: The Smiths, Joy Division, Penetration, Subhumans & More... 1:11:00

1+ y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Welcome to this special edition of Retrosonic Podcast where we talk to the legendary music photographer Paul Slattery about some of the recent books and records to use some of his iconic pictures. There's Johnny Marr's new book "Marr's Guitars" and Paul pays tribute to The Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke who sadly passed away recently. There's news of …

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Michael Bradley of The Undertones 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

In the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast we welcome Mickey Bradley, bassist of The Undertones prior to their "Celebrating 45 Years of Teenage Kicks Tour" (or a 'series of weekends away' according to Mickey). We discuss his excellent book "Teenage Kicks: My Life as an Undertone" (Omnibus Press) and he picks some of his favourite songs and music t…

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Dennis Lyxzén of Refused, Fake Names and The (International) Noise Conspiracy 1:22:00

1+ y ago1:22:00

1:22:00

In this latest special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we welcome one of our favourite vocalists and frontmen Dennis Lyxzén, to discuss his latest project Fake Names - a collaboration with some well known names from the Washington D.C. Hardcore Punk scene, Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion, Dag Nasty), Michael Hampton (Embrace, S.O.A.), Johnny …

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Leigh Heggarty on Wingmen and Ruts DC 1:00:00

2y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Steve from Retro Man Blog chats to Ruts DC guitarist Leigh Heggarty on the phenomenal reaction to the new Wingmen tour and critically acclaimed debut album. Wingmen is the superb new collaboration featuring Leigh on guitar, Baz Warne from The Stranglers on vocals and guitar, Paul Gray of The Damned on bass, Marty Love from Johnny Moped on drums and…

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Episode 51 "2022 You're Wondering Now" with Buddy Ascott 1:29:35

2y ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Welcome to Episode 51 of Retrosonic Podcast where we welcome former drummer with The Chords Buddy Ascott into the 'studio' on New Year's Eve to look back on 2022. Buddy, now playing with The Fallen Leaves, is currently writing his memoirs and he treats us to a reading from a chapter about an unfortunate incident in Guildford Civic Hall in 1979 invo…

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Episode 50 "Something New" 1:00:30

2y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Welcome to this milestone episode of Retrosonic Podcast - yes we've made it to 50 shows so thank you all for your support over the last ten years or so, it is very much appreciated. Of course thanks also to the great bands, artists and record labels who have been producing so such excellent new music that keeps us so busy! So, here's a little Xmas …

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Damian O'Neill Live Q&A from The Social with Ann Scanlon 1:00:00

2y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We captured a great evening's entertainment at Damian O'Neill's Q&A at the Heavenly Social on November 6th to promote his excellent new LP "An Crann" hosted by Brian O'Neill of Dimple Disc Records and music journalist Ann Scanlon. As well as the story behind the record and its influences, Damian also discussed various anecdotes from his time with T…

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Eel Pie Island Museum - The Legacy of The Thames Delta 60's British Beat and R'n'B Explosion 1:06:00

2y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

In the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast, Steve from Retro Man Blog and Buddy Ascott of The Fallen Leaves are on location at the excellent Eel Pie Island Museum in Twickenham in the company of museum curator Michele Whitby and music historian Pete Watt. We discuss the rich musical heritage of what has become known as the Thames Delta and the bir…

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Suzi Moon 1:47:30

2+ y ago1:47:30

1:47:30

In our latest interview special we catch up with Suzi Moon following her show at Bannerman's in Edinburgh and welcome her into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio for a thoroughly enjoyable jaunt through her career as a musician and life as a music fan. We talk about her love of the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, where she was soon to appear, a…

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Episode 49 "A Tonic For The Soul" - New Release Special 1:06:45

2+ y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Steve from Retro Man Blog picks out 21 of the best new Garage Rock, Psych, Indie, Power Pop and Punk releases from as far apart as the U.K., Canada, Sweden, Italy, USA, Japan and the Medway Delta! Includes spotlights on some of our favourite record labels Spinout Nuggets, Chaputa, Beluga and Damaged Goods and the episode is packed with killer track…

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Episode 48 "Why Don't You Smile Now?" with special guests Buddy Ascott & Rob Green 1:13:43

2+ y ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Steve from Retro Man Blog welcomes special guests Buddy Ascott and Rob Green from The Fallen Leaves into the studio to discuss their upcoming tribute and fundraising show in the memory of the Deerstalker hat wearing guitar legend Don Craine of Downliners Sect at The Half Moon in Putney on Sunday August 21st. To help raise awareness of this very spe…

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The Gruesomes 1:25:00

2+ y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

For this very special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we caught up with all four members of the legendary Canadian Garage Rock band The Gruesomes as they rehearsed for their upcoming debut London show at Weirdsville on July 2nd, hard to believe this will be the first time the band have ever played the U.K. since forming in Montreal back in 1985. In t…

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Episode 47 "This Is No Audition" with Rock Photographer Paul Slattery 1:22:54

2+ y ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Welcome to Retrosonic Podcast Episode 47 where Steve is joined by Rock Photographer Paul Slattery to discuss "Retrospectively Yours", the excellent new compilation from Ronnie Mayor of The Tours, the criminally underrated, short-lived Power Pop/New Wave band who Paul first photographed and championed way back in 1979. There's a special feature on t…

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Episode 46 "Stupidly Happy" with special guest Buddy Ascott 1:32:26

3y ago1:32:26

1:32:26

In Episode 46 of Retrosonic Podcast, Steve from Retro Man Blog welcomes The Chords & The Fallen Leaves drummer Buddy Ascott for an update on his recent musical adventures. We cover The 79'ers tour with The Vapors, recent shows with The Fallen Leaves and his production work with Proper. There's also news on his charity bass drum skin which he is get…

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Episode 45 "Waking Up The Band" 1:12:20

3y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Happy Xmas and a big thank you to all Retro Man Blog and Retrosonic Podcast subscribers and listeners, we really do appreciate the support. After all, this is just a hobby to promote some of the fantastic bands, artists and independent record labels that are keeping us all entertained in these difficult times so your continued support is what makes…

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Presenting the fabulous Courettes 1:29:24

3y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Welcome to the brand new Retrosonic Podcast "Presenting The Fabulous Courettes". In this comprehensive and highly entertaining episode, I talk to Flavia and Martin of The Courettes as they reflect on their hugely successful seventeen date U.K. tour and the amazing reaction to their latest album "Back In Mono". In part one, backstage at The Lexingto…

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Episode 44 "Sonic Love" - New Release Special 1:11:00

3y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Welcome to "Sonic Love" Episode 44 of Retrosonic Podcast, which is another decidedly 'non-retro' show featuring some superb brand new international Rock 'n' Soul, Punk, Indie, Fuzzed-up Garage Rock, Psych and Power Pop releases from France, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, USA and the UK including The Stranglers, The Limiñanas, Subway Sect, The Shadracks, Be…

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Gary Crowley "Lost 80's Vol. 2" Talk and Q&A 1:20:00

3+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

On Sunday August 1st we went along to our favourite record store Sounds of The Suburbs in Ruislip to see Gary Crowley, the legendary DJ, TV and Radio show presenter, A&R man, schoolboy music journalist and former receptionist at the NME - give a talk and Q&A session to promote his excellent new compilation "Lost 80's Volume 2: 1980-1986". This has …

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Episode 43 "Kiss Me, I'm Vaccinated" 1:13:20

3+ y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Welcome to Episode 43 of Retrosonic Podcast "Kiss Me, I'm Vaccinated" which is another non-retro show featuring 20 superb brand new International Garage Rock 'n' Soul, Punk, Indie, Psych and Power Pop releases from France, Spain, Sweden, Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland and the UK. Listen in and celebrate the creative talents and spirit of some…

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The Delmonas & Thee Headcoatees "Girlsville: Queens of The Medway Delta" with Saskia Holling 1:34:00

3+ y ago1:34:00

1:34:00

For episode 17 of our Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Saskia Holling to discuss her new book "Girlsville: The Story of The Delmonas & Thee Headcoatees" which is out now on Spinout Publications. Saskia talks about the process of writing the book itself along with the history and legacy of both groups and each of the band members. We also find out…

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Gaye (Advert) Black, Artist & Former Bassist with The Adverts 1:36:15

3+ y ago1:36:15

1:36:15

For the latest episode of our Lockdown Lowdown Podcast series we welcome former bassist with The Adverts, Gaye Black into the virtual Retrosonic studio to discuss her life in Music and Art. In this thoroughly entertaining episode, Gaye takes us on a musical journey from growing up in a small town in north Devon and discovering music for the first t…

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Inge Johansson of Gatuplan & The (International) Noise Conspiracy 1:40:00

3+ y ago1:40:00

1:40:00

For the latest episode of our special Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome former bassist with The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Inge Johansson into the virtual Retrosonic studio to discuss the excellent debut album "Kampen Går Vidare!" by his new solo project Gatuplan. In this thoroughly entertaining chat, Inge takes on a musical journey from th…

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Episode 42 "The After-Party After The Party From Hell" 58:57

3+ y ago58:57

58:57

Welcome to Episode 42 of Retrosonic Podcast entitled "The After-Party After The Party From Hell" which is another non-retro show featuring 19 Brexit-busting brand new International releases from Brazil, Italy, France, Canada, America, UK, Portugal, Ireland, Berlin and of course, the Medway Delta! Listen in and celebrate the creative talents and spi…

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The Rhythm Method Part 1 with Buddy Ascott 1:42:54

3+ y ago1:42:54

1:42:54

We welcome Buddy Ascott (former drummer with The Chords, currently with The Fallen Leaves) into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio to discuss that often overlooked and undervalued component of a band - the Rhythm Section... Buddy nominates five of his favourite drummers, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell, Chris Sharrock, Pete Thomas and Topper Headon a…

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5 Billion In Diamonds with Butch Vig, James Grillo & Andy Jenks 1:52:00

3+ y ago1:52:00

1:52:00

Welcome to the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast "Music From The Edge of the Universe: The 5 Billion In Diamonds Story". We welcome founder members, the legendary producer and drummer with Garbage Butch Vig, Bristol UK producer Andy Jenks and UK DJ James Grillo to hear the definitive and fascinating story on how this star-studded Transatlantic p…

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Episode 41 "Nosferatu Elegant Debauchery" 1:09:59

4y ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Welcome to "Nosferatu Elegant Debuchery", episode 41 of Retrosonic Podcast and it's another totally non-retro show featuring some more superb new music from Oh! Gunquit, Baby Shakes, Groovy Uncle (featuring Miss Modus), Autoramas, The Len Price 3, 5 Billion in Diamonds (featuring Ebbot Lundberg), Dragon Welding, Eileen Gogan & The Instructions, Hed…

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The Galileo 7 - Ten Years Anniversary Special with Allan Crockford & Viv Bonsels 1:10:00

4y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

To continue our celebrations of the 10 Year Anniversary of The Galileo 7, we welcome back Allan Crockford and Viv Bonsels from the band to discuss their impressive back catalogue. Allan and Viv give us an album-by-album guide, picking out some of their favourite and most evocative songs. Along the way we discuss their song-writing process and some …

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Baby Shakes 1:40:00

4y ago1:40:00

1:40:00

For this very special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we are very pleased to welcome Claudia, Mary and Judy from Baby Shakes, New York's finest purveyors of pure Punk Power Pop into the virtual studio to discuss the band's history and influences. We chat about what it's like in New York for bands during lockdown, how the girls met, what inspired them…

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The Galileo 7 "Decayed" New LP Track by Track Guide with Allan Crockford & Viv Bonsels 1:07:01

4y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Welcome to the first of two very special Retrosonic Podcast episodes dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of our favourite Psych Pop outfit The Galileo 7. Band-members Allan Crockford and Viv Bonsels discuss their superb brand new album of cover versions "Decayed", which is out now on their own Fools Paradise label. We go through the album track by tr…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 9 with Ian Greensmith (A.K.A. Vic Templar) of The Dentists 1:50:00

4y ago1:50:00

1:50:00

For Episode 9 of our special Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Ian Greensmith into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. Ian, a.k.a. Vic Templar, Herbie Greensmith, Vic Flange or just Ian Smith is not only a man of many names he's also a man of many talents as drummer with Medway Indie legends The Dentists, Armitage Shanks, Ye Ascoyne D'Ascoynes,…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 8 with DJ Jawa Jones of Wanita Music 1:22:00

4y ago1:22:00

1:22:00

In episode 8 of our special "Lockdown Lowdown" series we welcome DJ Jawa Jones from Monoloco Mixtape and Wanita into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. Wanita is the Indonesian word for woman and is also the name of a night Jawa Jones founded and still runs in London with the idea to promote women in music and offer a platform for female DJs to…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 7 with Damian O'Neill of The Undertones 43:44

4y ago43:44

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For Episode 7 of our Lockdown Lowdown series I am delighted to welcome Damian O'Neill, guitarist with The Undertones, That Petrol Emotion, The Everlasting Yeah and (as Damian confesses) "guitar gunslinger for hire"! I wanted to find out more information about his recent collaboration with the excellent New York based Power Pop band Baby Shakes and …

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Episode 40 "A Primitive Psychosis" 1:14:00

4y ago1:14:00

1:14:00

In this special "non-retro" Retrosonic, Steve from Retro Man Blog selects 22 brand new releases from some of his favourite new International bands and artists alongside some superb fresh material from a few old favourites such as The Damned, Wire, The Go-Go's and The Fleshtones too. There's great music from BMX Bandits and The Sensible Gray Cells, …

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 6: Ian Person of The Soundtrack of Our Lives & Union Carbide Productions 1:30:00

4+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

In Episode 6 of our special Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Ian Person into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. We take an entertaining and in-depth journey through Ian's musical life - not only as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer but as an enthusiastic music fan. We go back to Ian's earliest musical memories - from the very first…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 5: Duncan Reid of The Boys & The Big Heads 1:20:00

4+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

In Episode 5 of our special Retrosonic Podcast "Lockdown Lowdown" series we welcome Duncan Reid, formerly the bassist with original melodic Punk Pop legends The Boys and currently performing and recording with his own band The Big Heads. In this thoroughly enjoyable romp through Duncan's life we go right back to his earliest childhood musical memor…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 4: Mike & Elsa of The Jack Cades 1:20:00

4+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

In this episode of our Retrosonic Podcast Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Mike and Elsa from one of our favourite new groups, The Jack Cades, following the release of their superb second album "Perfect View". Mike and Elsa take us on a musical trip through some of their favourite albums, singles, gigs, happenings and people that had an influence…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 3: Raymond Gorman of That Petrol Emotion & The Everlasting Yeah 1:30:00

4+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

In the third episode of our Lockdown Lowdown series, we welcome Raymond Gorman, guitarist and vocalist with The Everlasting Yeah and That Petrol Emotion into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. In this thoroughly entertaining episode Raymond talks us through some of his most memorable musical moments from hearing The Beatles for the first time a…

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Episode 39 "Be Seeing You!" 1:09:00

4+ y ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Welcome to Episode 39 of Retrosonic Podcast and you can probably tell that we've been watching a lot of TV during the lockdown as there are some musical montages inspired by two of our favourite shows (the original) Star Trek and The Prisoner. So, we have tracks by The Clash, Ron Grainer, The Vapors, The Prisoners, SpizzEnergi, The Times, The Galil…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 2: Leigh Heggarty of Ruts DC 1:20:00

4+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

In the second episode of our Lockdown Lowdown series, we welcome Ruts DC guitarist Leigh Heggarty into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. Leigh talks us through some of his most memorable musical moments from hearing The Beatles for the first time to gigs and records that made an impact on him and his guitar playing, right through to the presen…

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Lockdown Lowdown Episode 1: Buddy Ascott of The Chords & The Fallen Leaves 1:20:00

4+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Brett "Buddy" Ascott, drummer with The Chords and The Fallen Leaves (and many more besides...) is our first special guest in a new series of Retrosonic Podcasts entitled "Lockdown Lowdown". Buddy tells us of his earliest musical awakenings, the first record he ever bought, his first gig and what event changed him from innocent fan of Pop music to t…

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Episode 38 - Get Sa-ni-ti-zin' 1:16:17

4+ y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Steve from Retro Man Blog plays some great brand new and recent releases from the worlds of Garage Rock, Punk, Indie, Psych and Power Pop to help ease the Lockdown Blues. In this episode there's Jah Wobble (featuring Keith Levene, Mark Stewart & Youth), The Jack Cades, Alvin Gibbs & The Disobedient Servants, The Past Tense, The Sanitizers, Elephant…

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Episode 37 "Songs The Limiñanas Taught Us" 1:11:19

5y ago1:11:19

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Episode 36 "I've Got Some Action To Give For Free" 56:48

5y ago56:48

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French Boutik & Dr Bird 1:45:00

5y ago1:45:00

1:45:00

Steve from Retro Man Blog chats to Serge and Gabriela from French Boutik and Bobby from Dr Bird about their influences, favourite songs and musical histories. We start off with their recent collaboration, along with Toby from Tiny Flaws and percusionist Graham Lentz at the Pelton Arms in Greenwich and from that throughly entertaining afternoon show…

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