Sticky Jazz

After a successful round of crowdfunding, Shriekback are back in the studio as this very moment this episode airs, recording this new masterpiece. In my preview of the basic working tracks, I realized that all of the Shriekback music was leading to this very moment, and building up to this album. The concepts that were covered in previous work are evident in the new songs, however they seem like they are culminating into something so monumental, prophetic, and frightening. Barry and I had a great time covering the concepts, and history to make this album, and I heard enough of it to understand, this one might stand throughout time as an opus to our species, long after we are dust blown into the seas, or the Earth is sucked into the solar storms as our own sun goes nova. Yeah, it's that kind of work. Here is where you need to go for all of what they have to offer. #shriekback #barryandrews #newwave #nemesis #prophets

CrowJane is a "goth-wave" band from Los Angeles, playing a music that is all around what the lead singer Heather Galipo does in her day job, production on horror films. Their music ranges from apocalyptic epics, to what would be a sea shanty by name, but has a dark subject matter, with some stunning visuals, (and a few easter eggs to laugh at). They have just tied up a west coast tour of the US and their live show is quite an amazing experience as well. A dear member of the family at Kitten Robot Records, CrowJane have so much to offer. https://www.instagram.com/_crowjane_/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CrowJaneNoise/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQbyFWxthqfJMv24wFssOAnK0wWzu1S8d #crowjane #kittenrobot #heathergalipo #Siouxsiesioux #bauhaus #gothmusic #darkwave

Everyone remembers "Unbelievable" by EMF in the early 90s, they were at the forefront of the electro hip hop rock shift that just "happened" out of nowhere, with funky hats, hairstyles and synth pushing rock into new genres. Bands like EMF were getting play everywhere, along with Jesus Jones, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Farm, this was a new take on alternative music that captured the zeitgeist of the time, the music captured the feel, and the anxiety and new freedom in the post cold war world. I covered their gig in Salt Lake City over the summer with a band "Ecce Shnak" in tow, and had a quick chat with both bands. EMF was out having fun, and giving us new material, of an album they had released in 2024 "The Beauty and The Chaos". The gig was fantastic, and they played some new material from the EP they just released in November 2025, called "Reach For Something Higher". I got to chat with Ian Dench the guitarist while he drove around London, we talked about some fun history of the band and their music, Motorhead, and James Atkin's love of football jerseys. On this new EP there is a wonderful song that EMF recorded with Ecce Shnak called "LGBTQ+ LOVER". I filmed it during the soundcheck and it was incredible. This song gives the message that all are loved in "Gods' great plan", and showcases the mega talent of both bands. Yeah they are both that great. Website instagram facebook ECCE SHNAK#emf #popwilleatitself #ecceshnack #thefarmband #jesusjones This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material of the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

The FIRST all format episode on Spotify, Youtube, etc.The Psychedelic Furs have been a staple in my musical diet for close to 40 years. I first met the guitarist John Ashton in 1992, then over the years at more gigs than I can count (*Really, it was all a blur). John is one of those guitar gods, who has written some of the best musical compositions in the New Wave genre, so many of them have gone down in history.In this conversation, John told so many rich stories of the Rock & Roll Circus, many of which I was there when these moments occurred. A lot of which, though funny, (Spinal Tap like funny) they were not to be spoken of in this interview. John has released a total gem of an album with his solo side project "Satellite Paradiso" which is a supergroup of his friends, borrowing Gail Ann Dorsey from Bowie, half of the personnel from the Psychedelic Furs, and on vocals Fred Schreck from "Ancients". This album has so many powerful songs on it, with an all star cast playing. One that everyone who listened to New Wave over the last 40 years should just dive into. Satellite ParadisoAND if you want to check out the all star cast of talent, here is a lovely rabbit hole to go down. The Ancients, Fred Schreck's band Light Of Eternity, Frank ColemanJo Quail #psychedelicfurs #johnashtonrocks #fredschreck #gailanndorsey #davidbowie #richardbutler #knoxchandler #siouxsieandthebanshees #echoandthebunnymen #sgtfuzz #thesistersofmercy #lemmy #sidvicious #frankcolemanThis program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material of the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Translated from the Fremen language in the Dune books "She Is Eternal" , "Inama Nushif" was the song I first heard and fell in love with the voice and music of Azam Ali. Azam Ali is a Persian (Iranian) born singer who migrated to the United States, bringing with her an amazing voice, and an "Other worldly" spirt to her singing. She has had projects "Niyaz" as her world music project, then "VAS", she is releasing (in two days) her latest album "Synesthesia", a follow up to her album "Phantoms" in 2019.We talk about the concept of synesthesia, her songwriting, her experience of getting to the united states, who her idols are, and how she got to working with them. She has also modeled for countless renaissance paintings over the centuries. instagram website bandcamp For fans of Lisa Gerrard, Dead Can Dance, Bauhaus , Kate Bush, Loreena Mckennit, Cocteau Twins, Liz Fraser #azamali #worldmusic #persiansingers #synenthesia #bauhaus #petermurphy This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material of the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Hailing from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Mark Waldoch of The Hallelujah Ward have this ability to release music that takes so many pieces of what we all grew up listening to. I mentioned one of his songs had "a great deal of "The Wedding Present " in it, " and Mark's response was "Yeah, but Dave Gedge isn't coming to me for any money."We talked about the songwriting, Polka, the Wisconsin music culture, and everything else you could imagine. Mark was even once the guitar tech for Peter Hook for a single gig. No task is too small, nothing seems out of reach for the music they want to make, The Hallelujah Ward makes music for the love of making music. The new album "Everybody Swoons" is a powerful skateboarding adventure of the music-scape all of us grew up with. And he is a pretty funny guy. bandcamp youtube facebook.com/TheHallelujahWard instagram#hallelujahward #alternative #newwaverock #echo&thebunnymen #theweddingpresent #u2This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material of the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

A very deep, and enigmatic singer, Lily DeTaeye has been carving out her piece of the music industry with some very distinctive folkish sound songs, then turned "Dream Pop" as of late. A transplant from Des Moines Iowa to New York City, she is still an ambassador for the music scene in the midwest. She has just released a few singles prepping for the live album at Iowa PBS studio 3. (Link will be below). She is a prolific songwriter in her own right, taking on the "one song a day" challenge every November, which makes her love, and dread the month, almost as much as I do. We discussed her lyrics, where they came from, or didn't cause many she can't remember. Working in a music hall that touring artists would rather not be there, also appears in her songs. No subject is taboo for her, just which ones find themselves into her music we ger to hear is the question. Bandcamp website#dreampop #dreampopsingers #lilydetaeye This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material of the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

P.I.N.E.S. is the new project of Josh Hight, a motorcity born musician, who conducted this interview late night from his home near Brighton England. He was previously in the early 2000's post punk band "The Detachment Project", which showcased his musical prowess, just impressive there. They have just released a very moving ethereal EP called "In His Wake", just 4 songs that have a similar undercurrent to them, but each song takes you from an ambient sound of the PNW, to the Fjords of Norway, somehow. He used some Brian Eno in there of silence as an instrument. We even sort of geeked out about that "Absence" of sound loaded up into the tracks. That is enough of a reason to listen to this EP. He worked with Richard Norris of the 90s electronica band "The Grid", which I was already a fan of, and heard some of it this one. The subject matter is dark, but easily hits you where you are supposed to feel it. More to come from this project, as they are in process of making more music at the time of reading this. Link to the EP#p.i.n.e.s. #joshhight #richardnorris #thegrid #daveball #softcell This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material of the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Jah Wobble is the original bassist for P.I.L. and has played in so many projects since then, you have probably heard him on some album on bass, not knowing it was him. He was given his name by Sid Vicious, and it stuck. One of the longest lasting punk artists who has gone into the world music genre, he has such trademark bass lines you can tell any of his band's "Deep Space" or "Invaders Of The Heart" or even on Sinead O'Connor's best selling album. Wobble has just released another solo album called "Jah Wobble Dub Volume 1", where he tells some stories without words, but so much feeling, a true crafts man. We talked about his music over the last 38 years since I discovered his work with The Edge from U2 in late 1987. He has some great stories to tell I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. website instagram facebook#jahwobble #sidvicious #pil #oldschoolpunk #dub #reggae #punk #petergabriel #johnnyrotten #theedge #WOMAD #annelidrecker This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Alice Cooper, Slash, Gene Simmons, Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Anne Wilson, Stephen Tyler, Roger Daltrey, .... Imagine being in a band with any of them, now that is actually a reality. David Fishof is the mastermind of making these dreams come true. "Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp" , or just "Rock Camp" is the opportunity for people to go and engage in a learning workshop with the industry's finest performers. This isn't American Idol, or Britan's Got Talent, this is people busting out the guitar and playing along with the guys in KISS, or Pink Floyd. According to David Fishof, Rock and Roll Dreams do come true. The documentary film "Rock Camp" just recently released covers all of this, and is a very eye opening experience into seeing how these "Legends" can sit down with a normal guy, write a song together, and do something magical. It was a great movie, Rock on everyone.  And Rest in Peace Howard "Dr Johnny Fever" Hessman. sizzlereel [https://vimeo.com/544735095] rockcamp [http://www.rockcamp.com/] masterclass [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5LkiG3aukQ] #rockcamp #sammyhagar #kisstheband #judaspriest #rogerdaltrey #joeperry #alicecooper #genesimmions #masterclass #paulstanley #slash #themonkeys #mickeydolenz #tonyrobbins #findyourpassionThis program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

I have been a sucker for weird "World Music" the clashing of cultural sounds, and finding ways to weave the spirited folk music of people into completely different culture's music. When it is done right, there is something absolutely wonderful that comes from it, where the music takes you where it want's to go. I got to interview Charlie and John of Tian Qyiy, and that is exactly what I found with their music. Imagine "Dub" reggae bass, of their father Jah Wobble, with some Chinese/Mongolian traditional music, and a bit of Irish ethereal music, just for good measure. The trip this will take you on is unmistakably powerful, and takes you on a lot of turns. Had a surprise visit in the middle of the interview, and we laughed at how their music was NOT to be for the mainstream. Here is their catalog, it will blow your mind #tianqyiy #worldmusic #mongoliandub #dubreggae #jahwobble #chinesedub This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Veteran rock journalist, and biopic author Marc Shaprio has written 90+ books about musicans, actors, and even a couple sci fi comic books with Julie Newmar.I have read plenty about The Beatles, I know people who were there, and told me stories I had never heard from any other source. Well, this time Marc Shapiro lays out with incredible detail a chronological story of the lives of The Beatles, by telling the stories about their wives. I wanted to get to the bottom of several myths, and legends. This book does that in a historical textbook almost. We covered a lot of the book, and what happened in his research. Tune in any and all Beatles fans. #marcshapiro #thebeatles #rockbiographies #paulmccartney #johnlennon #cynthialennon #georgeharrison #ringostar #yokoono #oliviaarias #heathermills #nancyshevell #beatlemania #maureenstarkey #pattyboyd #gonzojournalism #gonzomusicjournalism #lindaeastman #ericclaptonThis program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Ty Herndon is the first openly gay country music singer. I met him at Loveloud in 2019, and we have been friends ever since. He just sunsetted his passion project "Love and Acceptance" which was a music festival in Nashville celebrating the LGBTQ community in a city that is not as friendly to the cause as others. He explains why in this interview, and I had to edit out the "Top Secret" plans he has moving forward. Current project is an album of his greatest hits, as duets with so many other great artists. Between interviews, random texts and phone calls, we have a great unprofessional friendship, and both of us had our ADHD going full speed, we went off topic so many times, it was just fun. (I edited out us talking recipes, etc) instagram website facebook youtube#tyherndon #countrymusic #gaycountrysingers #goodcountrysingers #loveloud #loveandacceptance #whatmatteredmost This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Dagger Polyester (they / them) is a non binary performance artist from Los Angeles, that covers subject matter to make you think. Having just finished an album "Perversion for Profit" we covered the subjects of shooting on film, the aesthetic of it, and how so much DIY can make the video something spectacular, then the subject is even much darker, it will make you think. We covered the barbaric practice of "Conversion Therapy" and how it is rearing it's ugly head again in our society. All of that in 25 minutes of conversation . website Instagram Spotify#transmusicains #daggerpolyester #perversionforprofitThis program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

How do you manage and co ordinate a breakup? Well, maybe while dancing on top of a vintage car, or setting up a moment to drop the news. Either way Ariana DeLorenzo has you covered with the plan. Contained in her new album called "The Breakup Variety Hour". A veteran performer from Brooklyn has performed an interactive cabaret at "The House of Yes", and after a hiatus, she is back to give us a great introspective album. The concept album shifts genres with each song, giving a different angle of how to get through it, you might even find some bitterness, and bite, and some fun too. Ariana and I talked about the situation behind writing this album, and how her previous work managed to put her in this position to make this one. She is inspired by so many artists and each has a bit of a shadow in her music. And you've GOT to see this video. instagram linktree youtube #arianaandtherose #divasingers #thebreakupvarietyhourThis program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Imagine someone who sings crossover blues with Sci Fi themes, writes books, is prepping to start a fashion line, and acted in a science fiction psychological thriller on Amazon that even SHE has no idea what is happening on the show. All of that and more are given to us, by Bibi Lucille. I got an email playing a really great song called "Addicted", and then covering religious trauma with "To Be Damned", she covers so much in her music that took a lot of time sifting through to get everything she had to offer. We got to talk about her love for the LGBTQ community, British Sci Fi comedy, the number "42" and method acting that would have made David Lynch proud. I think the only thing she is afraid of is boredom. Instagram#imeldamae #tomwaits #amywinehouse #hitchikersguide #42 #davidlynch #donniedarko This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

A band that I fell in love with while trading tapes in 1987, sounded less "Punk" but had a great folk vibe and a fierce anxiety to them. New Model Army became one band I had to search for over the years, before the internet that was a task. I got tapes, or CDs of theirs over the years, watching their tour schedules and never getting to see them live. Once I had the chance, but they changed cities and I had a commitment that next morning. The "Ever Touring Band" was always playing great shows (as the bootlegs indicate) but just out of reach.I finally got to see them in 2024 in Strasbourg France, and they lived up to my expectations. Their live show was as if I had seen Live Aid, or Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett. I got to speak to Justin Sullivan again after 15 years, and cover a lot of ground. Here we discuss the new album "Unbroken" and the continuing themes through his music. Website #newmodelarmy #justinsullivan #redskycoven #punkmusic #gonzomusicjournalism This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Having the opportunity to speak to one of your all time fave musicians does not come often. Shriekback has just released their 18th studio album "Monument" and I got to do a deep dive with Barry Andrews the principal songwriter in Shriekback. We talked about collaborations with Fluke, and some chatter about Gang of Four and the recently passed David Allen (Who was in Shriekback and Gang of Four). There is a lot behind this album, that Barry explains is saturated with ancient Greek references, not so gentle jabs at the current political heads of states being worthless, some tools, and even how to not enjoy ecstasy. It is always something creative, and often times prophetic out of Shriekback, with the dry sarcasm, letting you know that you are expected to be in on the joke. website #shriekback #fluke #barryandrews #gangoffourband #wendyandsarahpartridge #carlmarsh This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

There is a facebook group "The Bolshoi , the greatest band you never heard of". If you haven't heard of them yet, this will get you chest deep into their work. They began as "The Bolshoi" in the 80s, releasing an EP "Bigger Giants", the "Friends" then "Lindy's Party". A lost album "Country Life" was released in 2015. Giving songs that were never hits, but easily ones to love on first hearing them, such as "Giants", "Happy Boy", "Please", "TV Man" and my all time fave of theirs "Lindy's Pary". Trevor Tanner the singer/songwriter has released a large catalog of music over the years, and has regrouped with synth player Paul Clark to give us this new album "The Bolshoi Brothers". This new work comes from the guys who have been making music for the last 30+ years since the band ended, it is traditionally Trevor Tanner lyrics, but the moved on into an early Pink Floyd, and YES prog rock sound.As a fan of prog rock, hearing this clash of sounds really made this album interesting, and easier to dive into the depths of themes these lyrics want to take you through. A conversation of a lifetime to talk to such an influential band that steered me through my youth, and still appealing to my adult interests. Spotify Bandcamp#Thebolshoi #thebolshoibrothers #trevortanner #gothrock #thestranglers #Yestheband #pinkfloyd This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.

Playing with, and for EVERY band you can imagine, guitarist Knox Chandler was also the makeshift cellist in The Psychedelic Furs, and guitarist for so many other musicians. He has worked with Siouxsie & The Banshees, REM, Natalie Merchant, and so many others, his resume shines like few other people could even dream of. Knox has just released an album of experimental music, that borders into the sounds of the cosmic psychedelic called "The Sound", with an accompanying book of art, that strangely goes perfectly with the music. Knox and I talk at length of The Psychedelic Furs family, and other projects, his recording process, and even fly fishing. This is one of those albums you don't need words, the music speaks for itself. Website Instagram Facebook This program may contain copyrighted material which has not always been authorized by the copyright owners. We use this material to feature the artists we feature for interviews. This is done to promote these artists, and thus we believe that this constitutes "Fair Use" of copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright Law. There is NO copyright infringement intended.#psychedelicfurs #lovespitlove #knoxchandler #richardbutler #johnashton #siouxsiesioux #Cyndilauper #depechemode #experimentalmusic