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Special Show — Part One of Two: Countdown, Jack's Picks For 2025's 50 Best Albums, 10 Best Standalone Singles/EPs, and 10 Best Retrospective Releases! (One Song Per Release)

           It's Episode #570 - Time for some CoversHere's the Playlist: Great Big KissJohnny Thunders So AloneJeepster DM Bob And The Deficits Bad With WimenThanks DaveBorstal Breakout The Replacements The Replacement...

It’s a new year, and we’re starting off with a kick ass set of brand new music. It may be the slow time for new releases, but there’s still a ton of great rock and roll coming out each and every day. There’s new music from our ...

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week is a little different. Forrest and Karina are joined by Dying Scene Editor Jason Stone and we are going over our to...

After years of handling the Turbojugend merch business from Denver, Colorado, it´s time for a new era, the Turbojugend Store – ass we know it - is history. TJ Fort Collins´one and only Chuck Destruction talk to TJ Radio about his decision to f...

Say goodbye to another year with the Rock N Roll Manifesto! Tonight we had some country, hardcore, hard rock, punk rock, garage, pub rock, synthpunk, psychobilly and more. Good riddance, 2025! 

This week's show, after a 1958 Neil Sedaka serenade: brand new Rocket, Emma Pollock, Corin Ashley, Beths, Seasurfer, Sugar For the Pill, Telephone Numbers and Blue Herons, plus The Beatles, Shangri-Las, Joe Brown & the Bruvvers, David Bowie & the Spide...

 Originally Published 12/29/19The Absolute, Without a Shadow of a Doubt, Finest, Greatest, Most Excellent songs of 2019!!!!                                   ...

Sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I pull out all of my records that I've acquired over the past twelve months, along with my giant hard drive of files, and I put together a list of the 40 best albums of the year (along with another list of reissues). Besides a box set of homemade CD's I hand to my friends, the results of this endeavor is my year end retrospective show. The following list (and broadcast) are my picks for the 40 greatest albums of the year. Like I say every year, this has been a fabulous year for music. There's some wonderful sounds that range from punchy power pop to garage rock to more experimental sounds to classic singer/songwriter fare. There's something here for everyone! Personally, it's been an odd year, full of highs and lows. I became a grandfather, but also suffered a couple of health issues. If you've listened to this show, you're probably aware of all of this. But thanks to not only the bands that contribute tracks to the show, but each and every one of you that listen to The Ledge! I guarantee you that 2026 will be an even greater year for the […]

On November 19th, 2021, the Turbo-Universe lost Hank von Helvete — the beloved, gifted, eccentric, beautiful, iconic, most inspirational, thoughtful, wild, innovative, daring, sexy, endlessly explorative, incredibly talented, hairy, kind, just...

This week's show, after Jack, Jim, and friend Paul sing a 1965 Guaraldi/Mendelson melody: brand new Ash (featuring Graham Coxon), Telephone Numbers, Sloan, Tombstones in Their Eyes, Jesse Welles, Altin Gün, Last Throes, and Acopia, plus The Who, Rollin...

It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s the annual Ledge Christmas episode, and I’m so happy that this year it’s (almost) all brand new material! Even better, there’s a large contingent of friends who have supplied me wit...

https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive642.mp3 December 18th, 2025. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #642 – Xmess with the Count – TONIGHT….Tommy's out doin' Holiday Crimes, so The Count takes the wheel LIVE from the Rockefeller Center Xmess Tree! What could possibly go wrong?? Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET / 7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #642 →

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week Forrest, Karina, and Jason speak with Josh Jurk of School Drugs. School Drugs released their latest record, Funeral...

 It's the 2025 Christmas Extravaganza!Here's the Playlist: Socks JD McPherson "Socks" Suggested by both Boyd and JakeChristmas at the Airport Nick Lowe Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the FamilyBeer For Breakfast (Outtake) The Replace...

 Originally Released 12/23/19It's the 2019 Christmas episode - Happy Holidays!Here's the Playlist:West Coast The Connection A Christmas Gift ForChristmastide The Fall LevitateSuggested by SteveBundle Up Replacements Sessions anthologyBlue Christma...

It's time for the annual top ten countdown of the best albums released in the last twelve months. Bands/artists from Canada, Sweden, Denmark, England, Australia and USA made the list. So give it a listen and find out if YOUR favorite band was included.  

Tonight we had tons of mostly non-traditional X-Mess songs, many of which are staples on the Manifesto around this time of year. From country to hardcore punk, there should be something here that will fill you with some kind of seasonal feelings.

This week's show, after a 1948 Leon Rene recall: brand new Neko Case, Black Watch, Buzzcocks, The Saints (modern), Corin Ashley, Ratboys, Divine Comedy, and Colin Blunstone, plus Huey “Piano” Smith & His Clowns, Pink Floyd, Elvis Presley, Carla Thomas,...

I wanted to call this the final new release episode of 2025, but that’s technically not true as next week’s holiday extravaganza will feature almost all new tracks. But it’s the last “real” episode of this sort, and it...

New singles from Blood For Blood and Australian rockers, the Stripp, plus lots of old school punk, glam, garage and rock n roll. If you like 70's and early 80's punk, you will dig this show. 

This week's show, after a John Lennon memorial: brand new Voxtrot, The Damned, DIIV, Joe Pernice, Trolley, Bevis Frond, Geese, and Flying Vipers (with Roger Miller), plus The Beatles, Otis Redding, Flying Burrito Brothers, Utopia, Faron Young, (the oth...

https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive641.mp3 December 3rd, 2025. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #641 – TONIGHT….Dave Tierney co-hosts for a totally tripindicular episode of psychedelic punk AND we get a teaser of his band's new rekkid! Plastic Manmade Sunshine Machine (PMSM) unleashed their psychedelic long-player piece o' wax upon the world about a month ago and you can download or stream your … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #641 →

 It's the one with Books!Here's the Playlist: Black Book Rank and File Rank And FileSmoke & Fiction X Smoke & FictionBook Store Steven Wright I Have A PonyKnockin On Mine Paul Westerberg 14 SongsBookworm SlugBug Coloring Book/AnthologySal...

Here we are in the final month of the year, and we are still able to do a multi-episode new release series. Decades ago, this would have been impossible. With the exception of a title or two, all superstar releases were out by Thanksgiving (not that this fact would effect The Ledge). Not only did the physical media have to be prepared weeks or months in advance, but all publicity (press, videos, TV) had to be scheduled to coincde with the date the material was coming out. Obviously, non-superstar releases always had difficulties even getting noticed back then, and this fact was amplified in the run-up to the holiday season. If they were released without a label putting up comparable publicty dollars, they were usually buried. More often than not, records of this sort were just postponed until the new year. Because of all that, the record companies basically took December off. It was the month of schmozzing (and I'm sure quite a “pile” of substances). The stores had their stock, radio stations were certainly not adding many new songs during this period, and record stores were just praying that they could restock what they sold. Yes, it was a […]

HOLY SHIT! 100th episode! Music by:Alex HellcatSkanimalsThe FodsIckLoveable LosersI'm taking a break but continue to send me music to izzysmut@gmail.com If you like what I do, feel free to tip! I have a venmo link on my rss feed for the show!

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week Forrest talks with Mike Doherty from Odd Robot and Sederra. Mike has also played in Longfellow, The Ataris, and Pap...

This show almost didn't happen, but I got through it. Nothing new tonight, just some really great songs from some really great bands, as usual. Hope you dig the show. 

 Originally Published 12/1/19                                             &nb...

This week's show, after a Damned demolition: brand new The Scenics (world premier!), Tombstones in Their Eyes, Trinary System, Tony Molina, Shudder to Think, Cliff & Ivy, Guided By Voices, and Larry Beckett & Stuart Anthony, plus The Beatles, The Idle ...

I have been a huge fan of Steven H. Gardiner’s Another Tuneless Racket series of books documenting the punk and new wave scenes of the 70s. Just a few weeks ago I finished the most recent volume which documents the eastern half of our country. I...

Been a while since I've done a show with all female-fronted bands, so I thought it was about time. Here's a 4+ hour show, including some great music from the 1950s up through the present day.

This week's show, after a Carl Perkins croon: brand new Sugar For the Pill, Ed Kuepper & Jim White, Emma Pollock, Sentimental Tourists, Alison's Halo, Sloan, Salt Collective (featuring Matthew Caws), and Kingston Lions, plus The Beatles, The Rutles, Do...

The unprecedented third show of new releases this month ends the series not with a whimper but with triumph. These aren't extras or third-rate fillers. The tracks aired tonight proudly stand next to those played in the first two shows. In fact, this episode is not only the longest but most varied of the trio. Part of the reason for the length, though, is the last minute decision to add a set devoted to today's release of the reissue of my third favorite album of all time, Let It Be by The Replacements. This new box includes a disc of outtakes and other rarities, along with a live album recorded in Chicago on August 17, 1984. I also added a couple of songs by a band I saw in Minneapolis last Saturday. Playing with our friends the Daniel James Gang (led by former Indonesia Junk front man Daniel James and accompanied by Geoff Palmer on second guitar) and opener Cheap Glue (oh man, I need them to record ASAP), Smart Shoppers are a performance art/punk band from Green Bay, and Shop Among Us is quite fun. There's also sets devoted to two tribute records this week – Play On: A […]

I got 99 problems but this show isn't one! ALMOST 100 EPISODES!!!! Bands send me your music at izzysmut@gmail.com. Music this week:Point BlankMala VistaCitizen TerrorCelebrity TelethonDr Ex & the BreakupsIf you like what I do, feel free to tip! I h...

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week Forrest is joined by Dying Scene Editor Jason Stone as they speak with Jennie Cotterill of Reckoner. She also makes...

This week's show, after a 1978 Saints salute: brand new Tombstones in Their Eyes, Lemonheads, Sunday Artist (World Premier!), Chameleons, Guided By Voices, The Bats, Massage, and The Beths, plus The Animals, Blackwells, Detergents, Dennis Brown, Gene V...

Remembering Hank Von Hell on the anniversary of his death plus another proper Manifesto roller coaster ride. In extra innings we did a deep dive on Freddie Dilevi because of that VOICE! Blues, garage, metal, psychobilly, trash and more.

 It's the one with Movies!Here's the Playlist: Travis Bickle Rancid IndestructibleThanks Boyd!Take Out Some Insurance Jimmy Reed Diner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)I'll Buy (Ed Stasium Mix) The Replacements Tim Let It BleedRumblefish Rock C...

 Originally Published 11/10/19The subject is the Derrier - now don't be an Ass - just listen!Here's The Playlist:Good Time Fanny Angel Boobs - Junk Shop Glam Discotheque (1972-1976)Butt Town Iggy Pop Brick By BrickSuggested by EricSomeone I Once K...

I've been prone to announce on my first set of monthly new release episodes that it's devoted to “friends of the show”. But that's not to say that part two doesn't include my rock and roll pals. No, no, no. In fact, the second episode always involves a lengthy set devoted to my super special friends at Rum Bar Records. Malibu Lou has always been so supportive of The Ledge, and has always ensured that I have copies of everything his wonderful label releases. This month's show is no different, and along with the usual lengthy set of their newest tracks I have a couple of independently-released records by artists affiliated with Rum Bar. Both Brad Marino and The Prozacs have fantastic new tracks out that I'm happy to spin tonight. There's also a plethora of female-led rock and roll this week, starting off with our friends The Silent Treatment and their new track “Repeat Catastrophe”. There's also the latest “supergroup” Snocaps, led by Katie and Allison Crutchfield, along with The Belair Lip Bombs, The High Frequencies, and many more. Oh yeah, and the long-awaited return of Thee Headcoatees! What's your favorite tune this week? For more info, including setlists, […]

Well Hieeeee!! Here's another brand new episode! music this week by:ChristpipeSkismAndresa NugrahaBaby JaneThe Scurvies If you want your music to be played, send your music to izzysmut@gmail.com and feel free to donate. Any donation would help and woul...

https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive640.mp3 November 12th, 2025. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #640 – AI is killing the music industry….welcome HAL 9000……tune in and hear why!!! Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET / 7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! Total Passover – Love Seat Totes Magotes Passin' Overrrrrrrrrrr – Love … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #640 – AI is Killing the Music Industry →

Tonight we had some tracks from the new Rip Taylors record, plus a roller coaster ride through rock & roll, bluegrass, rockabilly, hardcore punk, country, psychobilly, power pop and more. A proper RNRM roller coaster ride!

This week's show, from the LAX departure lounge(!): brand new Salt Collective, Sloan, Flying Vipers, I Was a King, The Saints '73-'78, Satch Kerans Band, Jason Maksymilian, and Blue Tone Stompers, plus Manfred Mann, Junior Walker & the Allstars, Ringo ...

I was going through the motions of selecting songs for the planned two new release episodes for November, and I quickly realized that I had way too many songs! What a problem to have, right? So for the first time, this month's new release series will be three full episodes! Yes, I know earlier this year I had some leftovers for a third episode, but I'm talking about three full shows of new tunes!  Tonight's episode, like most “part 1's”, is primarily devoted to friends of the show. These are artists and labels that routinely send me their newest tunes. Like Numb Surprise, who have sent me tracks each and every month this year. Or the latest Rob Moss and Skin-Tight Skin double cover series, where he and a fellow artist cover each other. There's also the latest from power pop legend Jim Basnight, a new Big Stir release, and even some baseball-related tracks from our buddies Vista Blue. Plus there's quite a few new power pop faves, and a nice batch of garage, punk, and indie rock. Oh yeah, and a deep dive into that new Husker Du live box set. What tracks did you did? For more info, […]

 Originally published 11/3/19Ten Years!!!!  It went by too fast.....Here's the playlist:Ten Percenter Frank Black Frank BlackTen Minutes The Get Up Kids Eudora Anywhere's Better Than Here The Replacements Dead Man PopTen O'clock ? And Th...

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week Forrest speaks with Jim Ruland; co-writer of Keith Morris's My Damage, Bad Religion's Do What You Want, and most re...

Rocket to Russia by the Ramones turned 48! We also had brand new stuff from the Urban Voodoo Machine, and Mala Vista. Plus some rhythm & blues, country, punk rock and some requests.

Little late with this episode as I try to get them out on the 1st of each month, but hey, I've been busy! Off to the capital (and what I called home for ten years) later this month where my teenage daughter will attend a gig. On the playlist you'll fin...

This week's show, after a 1991 Springhouse soliloquy: brand new The Beths, Healees, Damned, Ratboys, The Saints '73-'78, Triptides, Bats, and Alison Clancy, plus The Who, Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames, Seekers, Laxton Ford, Skip Easterling, Carl Butle...