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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

The New Wave Music Podcast

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Welcome to The New Wave Music Podcast, your go-to source for everything New Wave! Join us as we review the latest music from the iconic artists who defined the genre, while also exploring new and emerging talents who carry the New Wave sound into the future. Each episode features music reviews, in-depth discussions, exclusive interviews with artists, and the latest news from the world of New Wave. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the genre, this podcast is the perfect way to stay connected with the music you love!

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The New Wave Music Podcast

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The Vapors: Album Review & Interview With Bassist Steve Smith 42:47

12 days ago42:47

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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: https://www.thevapors.co.uk/ 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? https://newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.com Support the show…

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A Flock of Seagulls & B-52’s Kate Pierson 41:13

6 weeks ago41:13

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 101 Time to start off a new season with reviews of brand new albums. First up, A Flock Of Seagulls has constantly toured, but rarely puts out new material. That changed with their new release, Some Dreams Next, one of the original members of the legendary B-52s, Kate Pierson, has a new album entitled Radios And Rainbows. In music news we talk about singles from The Vapors, The Alarm, Simple Minds, Suzanne Hoffs & Elvis Costello, Julian Shah Taylor & Dear Boy. A Flock of Seagulls: https://www.aflockofseagulls.org/ Kate Pierson: https://www.amazon.com/Radios-Rainbows-Kate-Pierson/dp/B0D9MH7DR3 Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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The Beautiful South’s Paul Heaton & Ian McNabb of The Icicle Works 51:54

11 weeks ago51:54

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 100 Not only is it the end of 2024, but we're hitting episode 100! Paul Heaton has been making music, with The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and on his own, for decades. The Mighty Several is his latest and we'll dive into it. After that, Ian McNabb, who already released one album in 2024, has another! We'll take a listen to his Fleetwood Mac covers album, entitled Fleetwood McNabb. But inbetween reviews it's time for our annual Top 10 album list. Who will hit our number one for the year? Paul Heaton: https://paulheaton.co.uk/ Ian McNabb: https://ianmcnabb.bandcamp.com/album/fleetwood-mcnabb We'd also love to hear what you found to be the best of the year. Shoot us an email at newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.com Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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The Cure & The Wolfgang Press 36:27

16 weeks ago36:27

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 99 They said would never happen! But yes, The Cure has finally released their latest album, "Songs Of A Lost World." Will the 16 years it took be worth it? We'll give our thoughts. After that we'll take a listen to the band The Wolfgang Press and their new album "A 2nd Shape." This band is probably less known, but did we find it worth listening to? In music news we discuss new singles from Danny Elfman, Peter Murphy & Boy George, Pet Shop Boys, a 40th anniversary update of "Do They Know It's Christmas" and a new album from The Farm. The Cure: https://www.thecure.com/ The Wolfgang Press: https://regis-dns.bandcamp.com/album/a-2nd-shape-2 Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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Interview: Vox (previously Mark Burgess) from The Chameleons 36:10

18 weeks ago36:10

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 98 The Chameleons were known as one of the great post-punk bands of the 80s and 90s. But they never left. In this episode we're excited to present an interview with lead singer/bassist/original member Vox (Mark Burgess has changed his name). We talk about the early days of the band, their influences and who've they've influenced, newly released music, an upcoming album and much more. The Chameleons: https://chameleonsband.com/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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Crowded House & The The 44:59

20 weeks ago44:59

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 97 Neil Finn and Crowded House are back again with their 2024 release Gravity Stairs. And a band that hasn't put out a studio album in over 2 decades has finally returned. Well go in depth with the latest from The The and their new album Ensoulment. In music news we go over new singles from the upcoming (finally!) Cure album, Tears For Fears, post punk legends The Chameleons, Josie Cotton, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Suzanne Vega and The Bangles Suzanna Hoffs. Crowded House: https://www.crowdedhouse.com/ The The: https://www.thethe.com/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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Interview: Claude S. From Anything Box 53:24

23 weeks ago53:24

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 96 You'll no doubt remember Anything Box from their big hit "Living In Oblivion." They have a brand new album entitled Otherverses. Steve had a chance to sit down with lead singer and original member Claude S. They talk about the bands origins, his influences, their music on Bandcamp, his weekly live-stream, the new album and much more. Anything Box Bandcamp Link: https://anythingbox.bandcamp.com/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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Soft Cell’s Marc Almond & The Blow Monkeys 46:07

26 weeks ago46:07

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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. Marc Almond: https://marcalmond.co.uk/ The Blow Monkeys: https://www.theblowmonkeys.com/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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X Including An Interview With Exene Cervenka 53:07

29 weeks ago53:07

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 94 X is a band that has been around since the starting days of the punk era, but time isn't kind. The band has decided to call it quits, but not without going out with a bang. In this episode we'll not only review their new, and final, album Smoke And Fiction, but we're thrilled to give you an interview with the one and only Exene Cervenka. She discusses the early days of the band, working on this album, the challenges of recording material now and much more! X: https://www.xtheband.com/ Support the show…

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The Alarm & The Stranglers 41:11

31 weeks ago41:11

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 93 Two review episodes in a row? Shocking! We're going to start off the show with a review of The Alarm's latest, a covers album titled Music Television from 2024. After that, The Stranglers most recent work, released in 2021, was Dark Matters. It's been a while since we heard from them so we'll dive into that album. As for music news, we have new singles from David J (Bauhaus, Love And Rockets), Kate Pierson (B-52s) and Jesus Jones. In addition, an upcoming Vapors album and sad news about Oingo Boingo Former Members. Finally, we are doing a contest for the new Alarm album. There will be two winners. Simply send us an email with the word MUSIC in the subject line, to newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.com. One entry per person. The contest ends August 15th at midnight, so get that entry in! Support the show…

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James & Pet Shop Boys 50:13

33 weeks ago50:13

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 92 It seems like forever since we had a full album review episode... because it has. But, it's that time again. In this episode we're going to dive into the latest from Manchester legends, James, and their new album "Yummy." Then, equally legendary, The Pet Shop Boys have a new album out, "Nevertheless," and we'll give our thoughts on that one. Music news is pretty loaded with new singles from Camouflage, Robyn Hitchcock, Marc Almond, Paul Heaton and X. Plus, upcoming albums from The Wolfgang Press and The Cure. Finally, there are new singles from Urban Heat, which will be on their upcoming release "The Tower," and local favorite, Indigo Waves. Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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Interview: Tom Bailey From The Thompson Twins 27:37

35 weeks ago27:37

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 91 We've interviewed some amazing artists. When you get the chance, you don't say no. So when we got the opportunity to talk to Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins, well guess what? Of course we're not going to turn that down! We discuss the Thompson Twins succes, his last album "Science Fiction," upcoming work, The Totally Tubular Festival and much more! Tom Bailey Website: http://thompsontwinstombailey.co.uk/ Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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New Music Spotlight: Urban Heat 45:28

36 weeks ago45:28

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 90 It's been some time since our last New Music Spotlight. That was Twin Tribes, and funny enough, the band on this episode toured with them. We had the opportunity to talk with Jonathan Horstmann, lead singer and guitarist of Urban Heat. We discuss how Urban Heat got together, touring, making videos, their new album "The Tower," perfumes based on songs and so much more! Urban Heat: https://www.urbanheatband.com/ Urban Heat Bandcamp: https://urbanheat.bandcamp.com/ Urban Heat UK Tour Fundraiser: https://givebutter.com/yYIYkH Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusic Support the show…

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The Jesus and Mary Chain & Pixies 47:40

38 weeks ago47:40

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 89 With this episode, we're going to listen to new music from a band that began early in the new wave era, The Jesus And Mary Chain and their latest "Glasgow Eyes," and a band that was at the tail end of that same period, The Pixies, who released their most recent "Doggerel" in 2022. We have a lot to cover in music news including new singles from the late Michael Hutchence, The Vapors, They Might Be Giants, THE THE (as well as tour information for them), Oingo Boingo Former Members, & Vicious Pink. We also want to mention that with the Jesus And Mary Chain review, we basically gave Jim sole credit for vocals when some were actually William. Sorry William. 😉 The Jesus and Mary Chain: https://themarychain.com/ Pixies: https://www.pixiesmusic.com/ Support the show…

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Interview: Nick Heyward & Les Nemes from Haircut One Hundred 26:37

40 weeks ago26:37