Sticky Jazz

We all know Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark, or OMD for the brevity, as one of those New Wave Synth bands that has been around for ever, and indeed they have. Topping 40 plus years of making deeply powerful synth pop, they have been at it again with this work that began during covid, and culminated in the masterpiece "Bauhaus Staircase". This is a great piece, that is full of all the philosophy and discussion about the human race, that only one could achieve through a concept of the practicality of the architecture of "Bauhaus" and it's art, and how the human race might just function around said artistic philosophy. I spoke to Andy McCluskey the singer for OMD about this album, how it came to be, what the inspiration was for it and how they see the concepts helping mankind. In short, it was a seriously geeky conversation, but not just for art and philosophy fans, it was also great for music fans in general. The album comes out on October 27th 2023, and it is worth the wait, I play a track from it on this episode. website youtube spotify#omd #bauhausstairase #joydivision #orchestralmaneuversinthedark #newwave #80ssynth #andymccluskey

Imagine a fantasy film, sci fi geek who also makes horror film videos to her music. Yeah that sets your mind in motion as to Maisy Kay, and what she does. Maisy Kay is an English songwriter who has incredible vision and creativity, and a very morbid sense of humor. Her music might sound fun and bubbly, but under the hood, she is really unloading a lot of thought, deep in dark spaces of the universe, but she does it smiling. Having moved as a teen from a tiny rural village in "The Midlands" in England to Los Angeles for a recording contract, she has been making this kind of music, and now playing it on her first tour. She is often compared to Kate Bush musically, and has been setting the stage aflame with punters chanting her name before she even steps onto the stage. She has even taken to playing Kate Bush covers on tour, and doing it very well, that should be enough of a reason to go see her live I would think. We talked about all of these things, her music, inspiration for the videos, and even running around with scalpels. She has hit the ground running and is a delight to talk to. *Note, as of the release of this episode there are a handful of tour dates left but the shows are sold out. tictok instagram facebook youtube spotify website#iceland #avatar #dune #pandora #jamescameraon #fatrats #maisykay #horrorfilms #macabre #corpsebride #dune #thehunger #katebush#ladyblackbird #blackacidsoul #marleymunroe

Kaelen Ohm is a Canadian born singer, singwriter, filmaker and actor. She has had her finger in many pies, staring in the Isreali TV- Series "Hit and Run" and several other films "Taken" etc, she has made an outstanding career in music. I found AMAARA to be one of those trance inducing acts, that once you push play, you just let the music take you on an adventure. The most recent album "Child Of Venus" was inspired by an experience where Kalen Ohm was getting her Vedic Chart read to her, in which she was told she was "A child of Venus". That idea was reflected in the album of self discovery, and finding what it means to be "human" under so many different terms of understanding. There is so much to unpack in the music which will take you through London Grammar to Fleetwood Mac and some M83 in the Twin Peaks Universe, yeah it's that good. We talked about her new album from her home on Nova Scotia, and covered the subjects of the songs, the songwriting, and how each experience is unique as a human being, and that norms are not really always the best thing for people. @charmschoolmedia@amaaramaara@kaelenohminstagram twitter facebook bandcamp spotify#amaara #kaelenohm #hitandruntvseries #lgbtqmusicians #canadianmusicians #dreampop #onedove #massiveattack #londongrammar

GAYC/DC, yeah, the band name says it all. As a collaborative band of a bunch of friends who are gay musicians that LOVE heavy metal doing AC/DC covers, somehow this had to happen. If only for the fact that the LGBTQ community needs more Punk and Metal in their diet. GayC/DC are exactly that. As the drummer Brian Welch explained it "We wanted to take the most "hetero-normal " band and turn it on it's head". It wasn't really that difficult honestly, for some songs they would just change a single letter from "R" to "C" in "Let there be ROCK". You can see where this is going. I have interviewed 3 of them in other bands over the years, and it is always great to talk to them, not just for the jokes, but for their history in music, these guys are pros and have the stories to back it up. This is a labor of tasteless rude and offensive love (and lust I suppose). They will have you laughing, and then tell you something thoughtful in the same moment. They just collaborated with music production Tim Eaton ( En Vogue. Allman Brothers) to do a cover of Argent's song "Hold Your Head Up" a queer rallying anthem against bullying. The video tells the story, and these guys just happened to be the voice for it. (link below). If you want loud, rocking, tasteless, rude and offensive, look no further than GayC/DC, these guys deliver in ways that hair metal bands can't even imagine. They actually started a cult following by attending an AC/DC concert wearing their own band T-shirts. I wore their T-shirt to UTAH PRIDE, and consider it an honor to know these guys. The VIDEO "HOLD YOUR HEAD UP" (You want to watch this)facebook instagram Website Timothy Eaton's website #gaycdc #wellhungheart #acdc #heavymetal #gaymetal #queermetalbands #judaspriest #robhalford #dugpinnick #pansydivision #thedobermen #thefrankmeyer #metalchurch #timeaton #chuckpanozzo #timothyeaton

We all remember Dexys Midnight Runners in the early 80s with "Come On Eileen" as an epic tune that you always smile when it comes across the airwaves on the nostalgia station. Dexys (the current name) have been making music for 40 years, and if you missed out on it, there was some wonderful music made by these guys. There was a moment when Kevin Rowland was trying to make some changes in his live and get sober, that some major changes happened in his image and his approach to things. With the release of an album "My Beauty" that had him dressed in some fine women's attire, he went on to embrace his "Sexy Feminine" side. The press wasn't very kind to him, and somehow took more of an issue with it, and so much was lost there than what the music had to offer. I have been a fan of all of the music, and didn't really think much of what the point was that Kevin Rowland was trying to make, until now. Dexys has released an album called "The Feminine Divine", and there is so much in this album you will have to go through it several times. It is a musical "Fiction" presentation of Kevin's journey out of toxic masculinity, and finding his whole self. Nothing wrong with that, I bless anyone with the kudos to make it that far and in one piece. Enjoy #kevinrowland #dexys #dexysmidnightrunners #toxicmasculinity #gonzomusicjournalism website facebook instagram twitter youtube tiktok

SWANS is an experimental rock band, who have been making unconventional music since 1982. Their music requires somewhat of an investment to appreciate. SWANS music will often take you to the far reaches of the human condition and the human psyche, always leaving the door open to interpretation, even when the lyrics seem clear about the idea, after listening to it enough the music can often change what you think the words mean. They have been known to play acoustic shows, in tiny venues with arena size sound systems that are so loud that I often wondered how they could produce the sounds on instruments like that. I got to speak to Michael Gira about the new album "The Beggar" which takes a very different turn from the typical music we have gotten from them. This album is full of more chimes and bells, and a "Joyeous" choral experience, almost like what you would hear in an English Abby, at full throttle intensity. This album is the kind of music you would enjoy listening to as the world is coming to an abrupt end knowing it will melt away into a supernova in a few hours, you want this album as your solace. I was in awe at the opportunity to speak to Michael Gira, and I was more often than not surprised at the answers he gave me. A very down to earth, and deep thinker, he shocked me at some of the things he had to say. No matter what you think you know about him, you are going to be surprised at how humble a legend can be. website facebook#swans #experimentalrock #michaelgira #thebeggar #noisemovement

IF 1999 was meant to suddenly be "Nostalgic" Bailey Spinn was born for that moment. She is a DIY musician who mucked about on tiktok for a while then she started to record and is now releasing her own music. Her music sound, and her video elements capture the "Zeitgeist" of 1999, with the imagery of Paula Cole, but with a hard indie rock sound. She grew up in country, and hip hip, and caught on to rock & roll a bit later in life, and she is having fun catching up . She has a lot of wit, and courage in her personality, she is not afraid of being who she really is. She is pan-sexual and a proud member of the LGBTQ community. This interview happened in April and had to wait til her new single "Runner Up" was released, it was worth the wait. We talk about her move into the music industry, tiktok, and how she got to where she is, even her anxiety for her live performance on the Tam Hall show. instagram youtube tiktok twitter#baileyspinn #tiktokstar #romanceisdead #lgbtqartists #pansexual

A quick 20 minute banter with Roddy and Joey of the beaudacious rock band "Man on Man" a gay couple who made a great record during the pandemic, and are back with a sophomore album "Provincetown" that will showcase the talent of these guys. Roddy is the guitarist and keyboardist for Faith No More, and Imperial Teen, so, you know you are starting with some top notch talent here. For Pride month 2023, this is an album that musically NAILS IT, and the lyrics are full of great ideas, and lots of gay content. Enjoy everyone.

This is the second hour of the conversation we had, I decided to do the entire interview, because we had so much to cover in his 40 years in the business. He tells some more great stories, and we cover more from the new album. I highly recommend you going through the first segment before this one. We covered Fleetwood Mac, The Stranglers, more Bunnymen stories, and even Bounty Hunting. No stone unturned with a guy like "Boots", he loves his fans, and loves telling the stories. #mikescott #thewaterboys #theicicleworks #ianMaccullouch #juliancope #nealyoung #billytalbot #raymanzarek #echoandthebunnymen #frankiegoestohollywood #liverpool #liverpoolmusic #scouserrock #strangerthings#georgeharrison #bountyhunters #tsol #jacklloydgrisham #fleetwoodmac #wilcojohnson #thestranglers

In what I would call the better part of my life, I have had the companionship of the music of Ian McNabb, I got into his band "The Icicle Works" at age 13, diving into "New Wave" coming from the UK. Ian McNabb has had incredible longevity with his solo career, producing some of the best work over the last 30+ years since he went solo. Ian McNabb is from Liverpool England, and we talked at length about the local music scene that produced The Beatles, Echo & The Bunnymen, Julian Cope, and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. We covered in this episode some of our mutual friends, and his own music and what brought him to this point. He has recorded a lot with Neil Young, and was also playing with Mike Scott from "The Waterboys" (He was there when I first met him in 1998). This is an interview covering a great deal of music history, and the life of a veteran singer, dig in, Ian has a lot of great stories. #mikescott #thewaterboys #billybragg #theicicleworks #ianMaccullouch #juliancope #davidgrey #joewalsh #crazyhorse #neilyoung #billytalbot #inspiralcarpetsbandcamp website facebook youtube#raymanzarek #echoandthebunnymen #frankiegoestohollywood #briannash #hollyjohnson #liverpool #liverpoolmusic #scouserrock #thecure #thecramps #strangerthings

A German Dream-pop band with some great 60s pop overtones making you wonder if you are in the 60s, while listening to Camera Obscura or a not so dreary version of "Tindersticks". I talked to Nick from his flat in Berlin about his songwriting, the influencing ideas, writing songs in English, and how they do it. Suzie (June) is who I would describe as "The New NICO" (Yes I did say that) who has a very cheerful sound to her vocals, but still the depth and passion of her predecessor . If it's books, old films, or just arty films, or just an attempt to capture something sightly foreign, you will find those influences in their skillful songwriting. Celebrating the release of their new EP "Beach Baby, Baby" that came out on 12 May 2023, you really want to hear their take on Elvis, and David Bowie. website facebook youtube instagramThis episode is dedicated to the memory of my long time friend John "The Ginger" Christensen" who unexpectedly passed away this week. #dreampop #nico #thevelevetunderground #davidbowie #ziggystardust #starman #belleandsebastian #nickandjune #bonjourtriste #elvispresley #germanmusicians #aboutagirl

MIIRRORS (Spelled with two "I"s is a Chicago based band that was formed from veteran musicians, who had been friends for 20 years and decided to make an album. The talent on this album "Motion and Picture" is immeasurable. Shawn Rios, and Brian McSweeney can put so much into each song, that throughout the album, each song sounds often like it is from a totally different band. Some of their stuff would be called "The American version of Interpol" some of their work has U2, Muse, and Freddie Mercury vocals, IN THE SAME SONG. They often are compared to Jeff Buckley, Slowdive, and My Bloody Valentine. From singing against materialistic lifestyles, or "Big Brother" ruling our worlds today, and we can't go back, or songs about coal miners, there is so much for thought, and also just as much room for interpretation in their music. This album is brand new, and it packs quite a punch for powerful thought provoking lyrics, and the music will take you wherever it wants to go as well. Probably one of the best new albums I have heard from a "new" band this year. facebook bandcamp spotify#jeffbuckley #nickdrew #miirrors #chicagobands #ministry #brianmcsweeny #shawnrios #slowdive #mybloodyvalentine

Having gone back and forth for over a decade to finish this album "The Moth, the Lizard, and The Secret Machines" we finally get to hear it. I got to speak to Brandon and Josh about this album, and the space and time between starting this effort, and it's release. We covered the headspace they were in, and the issues behind why the started it in the first place. (And how they came about finishing it, you also notice the use of the word "Space" there is a reason why). I have been a fan of theirs since pretty much the beginning, but that's cause I liked the bands these guys were in prior to this one. I referred to this album as their "Huck Finn" as the one piece that Twain couldn't let go, or finish, and it sat there bugging him for ages. This album was what Secret Machines wanted to do, and they did it on their terms, exactly how they wanted it, and it was worth everything they put into it. We covered their songwriting, history, and general rock band stories of being on the road with U2, and Spiritualized. Veteran musicians giving you some of their most introspective work, I give you "The Moth, The Lizard, and Secret Machines" Enjoy.Website facebook Twitter spotify instagram#secretmachines #trippingdaisy #kingsofleon #u2 #neworder #glastonbury #spiritualized #huckfinn #brianeno #shoegazing #gonzomusicjournalism #stickyjazzpodcast

A fabulous collective of musicians from Hoboken New Jersey, "Wild Carnation" got together and made two incredible albums in the early 1990s. Professional musicians, had a great time with this project, the music was outstanding when first released, and they have now remastered the album "Tricycle" for Record Store Day 2023, with some demos, and a live set. We talked about the music as it happened, and how they managed to keep the band going amidst so many other bands they all play in. "Tricycle" is one that I wish I heard when it was released, it is a winner of an album, and its re release packs a punch, and is now out for the first time on vinyl. They are a spinoff of "The Feelies" (if you like the Velvet Underground, you gotta check them out). I spoke with Brenda Sauter, Christ O'Donovan, and Rich Barnes, about the music, the history behind it and how they managed getting all of the tracks together for this re-release. facebook youtube #thefeelies #davewecker #hoboken #bluemoonfest #weckerfest #wildcarnation #thestranglers #newjersey #tomwaits #bonjovi #theweddingpresent #cinerama #thecranberries

Of all the bad things to say Rock & Roll gives us, Glitter Wizard celebrate all of it. Imagine everything the Christian Right had against Rock & Roll in 1982, and these guys remind us of all that was great, bad, campy, loud, tasteless, and pure genius of GLAM METAL. I got to talk to Doug Graves the keyboardist for this EPIC project (In his week of jury duty ) where we covered every topic known to man. I spoke with a true master of the art, and another historian, and there was so much geeking out about music in this conversation, It made me appreciate being a music fanboy, just to know I can have these conversations. Glitter Wizard formed to pay tribute to the genre of glam rock, and pre-commercial metal, back when both forms of music were pure and unadulterated by the hair bands that came in 1984. They just released an EP called "Kiss the Boot" (Spinal Tap reference), just to let you know that there is in fact such thing as "The Good Ole Days of Rock & Roll" . No stone unturned, these guys are the real deal, pure entertainment, and letting you know, it's all jus Rock & Roll, and we need to enjoy it all. bandcamp youtube website #glitterwizard #styx #backmasking #lemmy #eccomics #gonzomusicjournalism #talesfromthecrypt #billbryson #feverdog #satanicmessages #thesweet #monoshock #wendystonehenge #thenewyorkdolls #alicecooper #kiss #wendycarlos #blacksabbath #frankzappa #bloodrock #horrorfilmrock #kittenrobotrecords #josiecotton #sliffradioshow #spliff #ninahagen #brianeno #roxymusic #devo #juliancope #hawkwind #lemmy #durgamcbroom

Hailing from Mancester England, and just as much of the "Manchester Movement" as all the big names at the same time, A Certain Ratio formed in the late 70s. A Certain Ratio has undergone several changes in membership and each album has delivered a new sound, but they are still the great "Jazz/Funk/Punk/New Wave" act who lived on Factory Records with so many other greats. This new Album 1982 is an outstanding "Slice of the Zeitgeist" of the year 1982, but still sounding as current as their motto "Keep Moving Forward". An almost underground band, I got into them when they were tying up their tour with New Order in 1986. Jez Kerr began as the bassist, and moved into vocals in a personel change, and has crafted the sound of a great art rock collective for 40 years now. He recently came out as bisexual, and we discussed his reasons for why he told the world now. There is so much written about his music but very little written about him, so this conversation was a great opportunity for me. facebook youtube website#jezkerr #lgbtqartists #bisexualartists #brandnewheavies #gracejones #chrisblackwell #talkingheads #loureed #certairatio #muterecords #robgretton #neworder #peterhook #rowetta #factoryrecords #manchester #shriekback #thesmiths #morrissey #muterecords

Jen Cloher is an indigenous Maori living in Australia. She champions the causes of the Aboriginal and native peoples all around the world. She is one amazing musican and songwriter, channeling her anger, hope, guilt, and strength into bringing awareness to queer rights, inigenous peoples rights, treaties, and holding things sacred, and respect. She is one of the most wonderful people I have ever spoken to in my life.Her music is nothing short of amazing, inspiring and at times very moving. We talked about the songwriting, her reasons and motivations, and a message of moving forward. She calls out the right ring and racist politicans in Australia, and I realized how aware I really was about Australian politcs. (Really, from articles I read 30 years ago, the issues are still going on). She pulls no punches and gives a beautiful vision of what the world would look like after decolonization. If you could imagine a female fronted "Velvet Undergeound" clashed with Midnight Oil, that is what you get with Jen Cloher. Her new album comes out this week "I am the river, the River is Me". website facebook instagram youtube#realitytv #milkrecords #aboriginaltreaty #queersingers #climatechange #materialsism #midnightoil #maori #australian #aboriginalrights #humanity #thevelvetunderground decolinization #thehaka #giveitback

Breaking into the American Music Scene, French Queer Europop band "Hyphen Hyphen" have a lot to deliver. They were a couple of art school nerds who found themselves making music as friends, then they kept making it. From their first DIY project to thier new album "C'est la vie" with veteran producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morrisette). They have a French passion behind a sound mixed with London Grammar, Florence + the Machine, and Fleetwood Mac. They produce incredible visual art to their music, that is often science fiction themed. They are lining up a huge European tour right now, and I hope we get to see them in the states soon. website youtube facebook instagram#hyphenhyphen #frenchartists #europop #queerartists #londongrammar #glennballard #florence+themachine #gonzomusicjournalism

I got a call one morning to see if I could interview Bronaugh Gallagher and this amazing little spitfire "Susie Blue" on NO NOTICE about a song they recorded celebrating the day same sex marriage was made legal in Ireland. I knew miss Bronaugh but had never heard of Susie Blue til that morning. I did the piece, and within a day had fallen in love with this woman's music. Susie Blue is one of the more intense, thoughtful, terrified and courageous women I have ever spoken to in my life. She is so full of wit and charm, and has the musical talent to match. I have followed her since then (3 years now) and she has been so gracious as to give me her work to enjoy. I have gotten to watch her "Kitchen Concerts" online, and now she is lining up regular gigs. SO, if you happen to get over to Ireland, go check out a performance. She is releasing some music soon, (within the next few weeks actually), so I hope get a taste of what she has to offer. A queer little spitfire, she has lots of offer, and make you think about. instagram facebook website#queerartists #susieblue #bronaughgallagher #snowpatrol #cheriecurrie #irishmusicians #loveislove #audreygillespie

There are some bands you just get into, and you never fall out of love with them from that first moment. I got into The Dusbowl Faeries on the relase of their album "The Plague Garden" that they wrote all around the pandemic. I took a deep dive into their work, and have it all still feels as current as it did when I first heard it. Their work is timeless, but also, this TIME around, they talk about TIME. The new EP "Carnival Dust" is a magnificent effort, that really shows the visual arts they want to show you, as well as the music. It's eerie feel of a SteamPunk slice of time, where they play accordion, a saw, guitar, violin, and , well, they play with your head too. I got to talk to Ryder and Lisa about their visual, the music, the inspiration, and the message behind it all, and there is so much to take in. Should you ever get to see the Faeries live, it will be the experience of a lifeTIME. (A quick note, one of their songs off a previous album called "The Field" is so wonderful I want it performed at my funeral, nuff said about this fabulous band). instagram website spotify youtube#dustbowlfaeries #gothicsteampunk #steampunk #darkpolka #polka #darkcarnivalmusic

If there is anyone who can say they have done it all, it's Mark Bingham, the guitarist, producer, engineer, songwriter, and music industry staple. He has been making music since the late 60s, and worked with more musicians than he has ever gotten credit for. He started in a really great band "The Screaming Gypsy Bandits" and moved on to record and produce with everyone who ever crossed his studio threshold. His newest album "Mushroom Crowd" is not actually about the psychedlic experience, but that Mushrooms have their own neural networks and how they connect and communicate with eachother underground with complex neural structures. What else can I say, this guy is a genius. Enjoy everyone. https://markbingham.bandcamp.com/http://pietystreet.com/Mark Bingham #gavinfriday #elviscostello #captainbeefheart #frankzappa #whitneyhouston #kettleonevodka #johnclayton #theresidents #homerflynn #flatduojets #tomwaits #screaminggypsybandits #fluketheband #syntax #yokoono #taylorswiftThis episode is dedicated to my tech mentor and friend Fred R. Ziegler. 1956-2021

So, I have had plenty of time to be annoyed by Christmas Music, I feel that I should share that with all of you. AND who better to do this with than the Broadway performer Gabrielle Ruiz. She has been known to the world as "Valencia" on the mock musical TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend", she is the vulcan T'Lyn in Star Trek's "Lower Deck" and Spidey and His Amazing Friends” Having just released her new Christmas single "Twinkle Twinkle" we took to roasting Christmas Music, American Idol, Mariah Carey, and all that other annoying stuff you hear 12 minutes before midnight Thanksgiving and can't get over it till mid February. We had the most enjoyable time talking about all these subjects, and her music. Nothing was sacred (as you will learn listening to her work) emjoy everyone. Facebook twitter instagram youtube her podcast#mariacarey #bobgeldof #midgeure #thewalkingdead #zombiemovies #gabrielleruiz Adinamenzel #gabrielleruiz #littleshopofhorrors #dotheknowitschristmas #christmasmusicsucks #christmasroast #twittersucks #trekkies #startrek #startreklowedecks #hailxenu #spiderman #cher #deaconblue #nickvivid #limahl #theneverendingstory #rachaelblum #dacrcicardon #crazyexgirlfriend #lgbtq #vanelcia

Stella Rose is an rising multifaceted artist. She grew up in a VERY musical family, and took on making her own music recently. The has incredible depth into what she is writing and thinking about, so by the time you hear it, it has been through many many layers of the thought process. THEN there are her videos. Her videos are like several full length feature films compressed into 5 minutes. There is a great deal of symbolism in the elements you see, but don't try and take it in all at once, hit replay a few times, then go back to it a few days later. She knows exactly where she is taking you with her music, and visuals and production, I can only imagine what she will do on stage. instagram Angel muddled man #industrialmusicvides #stellarose #visualperformanceart #yvesrothman #primordialfreaks #femalevocalists #stellarose_gahan #dustbowlfaeries #gothichorrormusic #depechemode #industrialmusicvideos #muddledman

From the Avant-Garde tribe of New York City, if you ever needed to know if the movement of performance art is still alive, well, Eszter Balint is proof of that. Born in Hungary, she has lived in New York City for decades, and has been "boots on the ground" making music to inspire you. She considers the violin her "Weapon of choice" as she delivers sometimes dark, but ever inpsiring music, just making you think, where you have been and what significant thing you can do today with what you know. We bantered about Hungarian History, performing with David Bowie, and her lack of interest in science fiction. Her new album "I Hate Memory" is a powerful reflective piece that will be performing live at the "Under The Radar" festival in January at Joes Pub (with plenty of other artists as well). Dig in, there is a lot to unpack with Eszter Balint, no looking back. soundcloud youtube facebook twitter Under the radar #eszterbalint #davidbowie #jimjarmusch #stevebuscemi #thechelseahotel #jeanmichellebasquiat #postpunk

Lea Capelli is in one word "INTENSE" I have covered her before, but this is the first exclusive pice for instinct. She is loud and queer. She came out with her previous work "Weird Awakenings" as her identity as a bisexual woman. Now she is owning it, and taking on everything with sheer intensity. She just released her new EP SHOWGIRL, (L'Freak-show girl more like it). I love her work, but this new stuff leaves nothing out of talent, emotion and passion. She is witty, knows what she wants, and proudly flys her "Freak" flag high. She was bullied as a kid for being different, now that is what she thrives on. "You called me a freak, now that's my name". ITs all I need to say about her really. Dig in, she's got claws, and will take you through some amazing sounds. You will be exhausted and just love her to pieces by the end. website instagram Facebook twitter soundcloud spotify

If you wanted to hear an Ultra Pagan woman's voice sounding out from the Australian Outback, with a breath of Baroque rock, hey, you got Maryen Cairns and her newest album "ANEW" for that. She is the daughter of a Scottish religious academic, and spent time in Australia, but lives in Guernsey (a tiny island on the English channel). She has a very "Kate Bush" approach to her singing, but you feel the spirit of something so much more powerful. We went off on tangents about history, and other pieces of her history, like the fact that she sang backup for, and toured with FISH, from Marillion. She has an array of beautiful work, that just hits you in the weirdest places. website facebook instagram spotify itunes #maryencairns #fishmarillion #dereckdick #katebush #thenarcotix #florence+themachine #feminsaustralis #australiansingers #scottishsingers #paganwomen

If I were to just say "Tiffany" you would know I was talking about the late 80's female pop vocalist who conquered the world touring shopping malls. Now, with the new album "Shadows" and age 50, she has more music to share with us, and can tell some great stories about it all. I was too cool to like her back then, but it was a guilty pleasure to be honest. I met her once in an airport and she was just the kindest most real person. She is unpretentious, friendly and really just likes reaching people,wether its just a smile, a joke, or a song, she puts herself out there knowing that each interaction with a person will have its reward. We talked about the depth of her experiences on "Shadows" and the fact that she is still amazed with the lights turn on. It was a delightful conversation, absent of any sort of "well, I'm a star, so I'm special". If you met her on the street, this is exactly who you are going to get. website itunes youtube spotify facebook instagram #tiffany #tiffanydarwish #ithinkwerealonenow #80spopsingers #skinnypuppy #mashups #lgbtqallies #divasanddjs

The greatest band that flew under the radar, and by the time anyone noticed, it was too late. One of my favorite bands of all time "This Picture" released their first album "A Violent Impression" with the single "Naked Rain" in late 1991, then followed up with "City of Sin" 2 years later, then vanished. They were mistaken as a U2 clone, which was unfortunate because they were a fantastic creative team that, you will learn in this interview, did not play the music industry well, they stuck to their guns, and refused to be exploited. The singer Symon Bye carried on with the band members doing some work under his own name, and was a music consultant for Luc Besson, and the French Film undustry. "This Picture" as a band are the most amazing story, with only "Truthful" lyrics. Symon Bye tells it like is, when it was. He is now still doing music, and is a politician in the UK. spotify youtube vevo #jimmorrison #lucbesson #bobmarley #loureed #thispicture #beethoven #soundgarden #pearljam #sidvicious #jeanreno #petergabriel #nakedrain #aviolentimpression #cityofsin #indiemusic

If I were to pull magic out of a hat, and say "Who could tell the story from the underbelly of the L.A. Punk scene from it's inception, and tell it from the point of being queer and hispanic?" You would have Kid Congo Powers. He is an accidental guitarist, who became very successful because he did it just for fun. HE was a fashion fan, inspired by David Bowie, and Patti Smith, who just "Lived" the Los Angeles underground scene long enough to become inspired to start playing music. (By force, as told to start playing to stop annoying his friend Lydia Lunch for a while). He played in "The Gun Club" , The Punk Rockabilly band "The Cramps", "Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds", and now his current project "The Pink Monkey Birds". He just published his memoire "Some New Kind Of Kick" that is a fantastic read, it goes WAY TOO FAST at times, but packs a punch with experiences and great memories, strangely enough, I have had so many just like it, I was relating to his world time and time again. He doesn't share scandal, or complain about anyone or anything, only the inspiring and full throttle experiences, and they keep coming. Amazon link website instagram facebook twitter #nickcave #nickcaveandthebadseets #thecraps #poisonivy #luxinterior #gaycdc #queercore #pinkmonkeybirds #loveandrocketscomics #lydialunch #thegunclub #punkrock #davidbowie #iggypop #thedobermenband #pansydivision #therunaways #kidcongopowers #somekindofkick

Sam "Himself" is an Swiss American musician, who is a crooner like Elvis, mixed with Bruce Springsteen, and a bit of Greg Laswell. He is able to create a nostalgic feeling of moments where you can totally relate to what he was trying to tell you, and feel it as close to what you might have experienced as well. His lyrics are very deep, moving, and introspective, and often times just tell the story on the flipside, sometimes you don't know which side of the story you are getting. We covered everything from Marlon Brando, Las Vegas, Leningrad Cowboys and roller skating on volcanoes. (Sort of). website facebook instagram spotify youtube #samhimself #thebossman #brucespringsteen #marlonbrando #leningradcowboys #crooners #swisssingers #danielschlett #iggypop

I'm not sure I need to put much of an intro for this one but Toni Tennille is one the longest living careear pop stars. She was the only "Beach Girl" (they had her as a famale focalist) and she did so much great pop work in the 70s and 80s with her husbad "Captain" Daryl Dragon. Inspiring everyone from Olivia Newton John, to Sheena Easton, and too many other names to mention, she has solidified her name in pop music history. She recently came out of retirement to perform in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center production of the classic musical "Hello Dolly!". We talked about the musical, the music, and even Pink Floyd. (She sang backup for them too). A full circle moment, go check out her show if you get the chance. Hello Dolly promo The Yavapai College Performing Arts Center is located at 1100 E. Sheldon Street, in Prescott, Arizona. The Ticket Office is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For reservations or more information, please call: (928) 776.2000 or visit: www.ycpac.com. #tonitennille #captainandtennille #daryldragon #thebeachboys #pinkfloyd #hellodolly #ycpac #classicpop

The band that should have been, finally are. ANVIL the all things metal band from almost 40 years ago, have finally happened. Anvil are a Canadian metal act that hit it big with their anthem "METAL ON METAL", and they crashed shortly after. A gutwrenching film called "The Story Of Anvil" was made 13 years ago, that covered their "Afterlife" and continued attempts to keep making it happen. Well, the movie relaunched their career, and Anvil has finally gotten to where they deserved to be. Anvil have more heart than any band out there, the film showed why they had such a hard time, it was not for lack of talent, it was because they didn't have good management. Now, they have re-released their film "The Story Of Anvil" 13 years later, (Joke reference to the album they made in the film "This is 13". Anvil are a cautionary tale of the "Rock & Roll Circus", but also goes to show that yes, with enough heart and determination, your music will reach people, it might just take a while. Celebrating their new album "Impact Is Imminent" (It's REALLY Good) give em a listen now. facebook twitter instagram spotify #anviltheband #anvil #metalonmetal #canadianmetalbands #thestoryofanvil #lippskudlow #robbreiner #lemmy #motorhead #metallica #chumbawamba #dunstanbruce #dustinhoffman #bandswithheart

If you want the Twin Peaks Juliee Cruise Bar Bar band to be Siouxsie & the Banshees, well, look no further than "Unloved" they are the kind of band that defy description (just the way I like it). They are an band you just need to experience, and enjoy. Unloved are a 3 piece ofJade Vincent. Keefus Ciancia and David Holmes (David who is also a DJ from Belfast Ireland was not present for this interview) who create beautiful "Moody" music to general human condition and thought, with a little bit of sarcasm. They have been making music for quite a while, and this time around enlisted Jarvis Cocker (PULP) and a couple insanely talented bass players, and who knows who else to make great music on this great new 22 song project "The Pink Album". Once again it comes full circle with people that I have met over the years, and plenty of wonderful ideas, and some great translation from the audio into the visual of their work. Their music is the basis of the soundtrack for the BBC America show "Killing Eve" , nuff said. Musical harmonies, and "On the fly" lyrics have created a masterpiece of sound, that calls itself "The Pink Album". Inside stories and explanations of song titles really makes this a great conversation. As dark as the music gets, they are two very funny and casual people to talk to. I had a great time, and I hope you do too. instagram spotify twitter facebook #unlovedtheband #davidholmes #bpfallon #jarviscocker #bazlurhman #vinylrecords #evergoove #atmosroom #killingeve #bbcamerica

Fronting his own projects, and having played with the Depeche Mode experience "Strangelov" Julian Shah-Taylor is engaged in some sort of musical endeavor pretty much 24/7. His resume of people he has worked with is astounding, he grew up in a music boarding school in England, and learned of non choral music much later in life. He went full throttle into making music with everyone he found interesting. He is a part time "Night Cricket", his recent renamed project "The Singularity", and a dosen other bands and projects that will give you days of straight through "Horenfignugen" (Listening enjoyment). He has a new album releasing October 17 2022 Give him a spin website facebook youtube instagram spotify #davidbowietribute #depechemodetribute #Punkrockpolka #keananduffty #marvinjarret #russkaja #strangelove #thesingularity #julianshahtaylor #nightcrickets #jfreeto #petermyrphyofficial #bauhaus #loveandrockets #reggae #polka #jahwobble #publicimagelimited #christiandeath #valorkand #cruelworld #prince #harrypotter #hogwarts #princesignofthetimes #markgemenitwaite #thewondersfuff #waynehussey #mileshunt #themissionuk

Shriekbacks' Barry Andrews has been gracious enough to let us use his song title "Sticky Jazz" for this podcast, and since he is on the circuit trying to crowdfund the new album, I wanted to give him a slot of conversation here to talk about the new album. He is putting out Shriekback's 17th studio album "BOWLAHOOLA", and we talked about the writing and the work behind this album, so far, they are just short of hitting the studio for finishing touches, and he needs some cash to finish that. We talked about the writing of it, the history into this album, and the great track that I dubbed "Barry's 9th". So, go to https://shriekback.com/store and drop a couple bucks to assist in this endeavor, it is going to be a wonder I'm sure (especially Barry's 9th, that's the one Im looking forward to). #shriekback #barryandrews #shriekpods #crowdfunding #bowlahoola #bignightmusic #nemesis

IF you ever wanted to know what happened to those great musicians that touched your life with wonderful music, then vanished, well, this book probably covers it. Nick Duerden has managed to interview countless pop-stars and explain how the "Afterlife" is for them, you know, "After" being your fave musician for that year or so. He explains so much of their lives and experience, drugs, debt, the attempt at making that next comeback hit, or even just making the album for the sake of wanting to make music. Nick tells the greatest stories about this from the point of view of the musicians themselves. From one music journalist to another, I admire Nick's ability to tell the stories he gives us in this book. *No washed up pop star's fragile egos were harmed in the making of this episode. AMAZON Link #nickduerden #musicjournalism #gonzomusicjournalism #Petedoherty #simonspence #fabuloustheband #peterhook #Peterhookandthelight #paulyoung #echoandthebunnymen #shaunryder #happymondays #thekillers #thesmiths #U2 #suzannevega #frankiegoestohollywood #neworder #styx #animotion #wendyjames #transvisionvamp #musicalyouth #tonyjames #smashingpumpkins #billycorgan #generationx #billyidol #thesistersofmercy #timbooth #snowpatrol #oasis #davidgray #siguesiguesputnik #nathangray #motleycrue #killingjoke #davebalfe #klf

Wether he is fronting the Streetwalking Cheetahs, or The Dobermen, playing guitar for Cherie Currie, messing around in Warrior Soul, or just playing in the "Schoolhouse Rock" tour, Frank Meyer is the guy involved in some band playing somewhere in Los Angeles. Frank is a career musician who can say he has done it all, or will do it all. He is a wealth of knowledge of the Los Angeles music scene, and can honestly say he is all in, and goes from one band to the next, on a daily basis, no task is too tall for him to get into. Every time I talk to Frank he has more stories of just awesome rock and roll than could fill a biography and map out the history of music for the last 30 years. youtube Bandcamp frank instagram frank bandcamp trading aces instagram cherie n frank #thefrankmeyer #streetwalkingcheetahs #cheriecurrie #therunaways #warriorsoul #eddiespaghetti #theknack #spinaltap #therollingstones #tradingacesband

Joe Jack Talcum On their 1990 tour, the Dead Milkmen had on the tourbus in lights "Nobody You Know". Not that it made sense, but it was just fun. That is how you describe the Dead Milkmen, they were a fun, comedic Punk band that started in the 80s, and set out only to entertain people, that was their statement. I have been a fan since 1987, and met Joe several times over the years. The Dead Milkmen were always fun to listen to, and had no problem pulling out all the stops for a good laugh. Though, believe it or not, they did take themselves seriously, and that was part of the entire function of the band. Joe is the guitartist for The Dead Milkmen, but has also been recording all kinds of side projects over the years. He is an incredible musician in his own right, and you can hear that in his side projects. In my conversation with him, I learned that they were able to keep their image and ther personalities separate. They are all very intelligent, well read, educated, and hard working. Talcum has managed to resurrect some technologies, and vintage vaudvillian songs that I think you should all give a good listen to. Enjoy everyone, there is more to life, and the 80s than that "Bitchen Camaro" https://www.jacktalcum.com/ The Dead Milkmen website The Dead Milkmen youtube facebook instagram bandcamp #thedeadmilkmen #joejacktalcum #the.real.jacktalcum #punk #americanistfolk #folk #railroadbill

For fans of Love and Rockets, Bauhaus, Violent Femmes, and even David Lynch (He indirectily contributed), "Night Crickets" maintain the talents of Victor DeLorenzo, Darwin Meiners, and David J. What began as 3 friends being fans of eachother's work and talent, inspired by a quirky statement from David Lynch, we have the project "Night Crickets" which is how you would imagine the sounds of thought coming from such genieus. They cover music history, sociopolitical events from long past, and what is current. The creativity of what these guys can come up with is unmatched. You just listen and enjoy the "Visuals" you get from listening. The inspiration you get from theses guys is from decades of experimental art rock, and the unconventional thinking to give you great music. The stuff you were impressed by from listening to Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, Violent Femmes, have managed to still root themselves into this new sound. This requires more than a dosen listens, because their work is always giving you something to think about each time through. spotify #candlestickpark #beatlesconcert #davidlynch #protestsongs #lesterbangs #peterloeffner #loureed #johncale #motucker #peterhook #neworder #fakenews #joydivision #80s #newwave #moviesoundtracks #thefemininecomplex #sterlingmorrison #theveletundergound #kevinhaskins #loveandrockets #violentfemmes #bauhaus #thejazzbutcher #petermurphy #danielash

SHAB is a Persian American singer who does a wonderful job of clashing the music of different cultures. She is a refugee from the Iran/Iraq war, who came to America at age 14. She managed to work her way through school, get a maketing degree, and turn around and present her work to the world in a wonderful package. She has a great vocal range, but more interesting is just how she mixes the styles of her favorite people, and those who inspire her. She does a killer Depeche Mode cover, and has a great artistic eye for her music that she wants to share with everyone. Her album is called "Invinite Love" and that is how she feels for the world. Just a very caring sweet woman. website instagram facebook youtube twitter spotify itunes #shabmusic #persiansingers #depechemodecover #wastelandfestival #madmax #vintagepontiacs #serenitysong

Rock & Roll is excessive, obnoxious, and over the top. Sometimes something right happens and a band becomes huge and has a great message. Fabulous were out to completely prove that last part WRONG. Simon Spence was a music journalist who decided with a couple other journalists to see if they could create a "Prank" band, and prove that ANYONE would get lots of money thrown at them for being nothing more than a showcase act of bad behaviour. They were successful at that, but the only problem was that the music was actually VERY GOOD. They never released it until now, and wow it is a lot of fun to listen to. Though, not nearly as fun as the stories around it all. If stuffing Keanu Reeves in the trunk of a car, or ripping off the label, and stealing the rug in the lobby of the corporate offices seem like good antics, their music being good failed the whole project. At least you get to listen to them now, and the stories with it. In true form, all I can share with you is this. However I'm sure the rest of it will appear from a google search. youtube #fabuloustheband #punkrock #escessiverocknroll #generationx #thedeadboys #kylieminogue #NME #thebeastyboys #radiohead #primalscream #manicstreetpreachers #keanureeves

Abby Anderson is a Texas native who moved to Nashville to fire up her music carear, she made the kind of music the music label wanted her to make so they could "Sell her". She has just released her first full album of original work, that is about ending relationships, though it might seem like its a single person, her work is about breaking free from overly controlling forces. Those forces could be the label, a relationship, or even a religion. The conversation went in so many directions, we covered so many topics in her music, and left way too many loose ends we never finished talking about. She is a very charming, fun and inspiring woman. She is all about owning and empowering yourself. The new music isn't really country, some of it is actually a soul tinged late 70s disco with a southern accent in her lyrics. She toured with some giants, but, if you want to know how she killed, well, she took the road with Rob Thomas. Nuff said. instagram album youtube website facebook #abbyandersonmusic #abbyanderson #countrypop #robthomas #juicy #exmo #exmormon #sugarspice #615house #nashville #bodypositive

Scottish American singer, songwriter, actress, and YOGA GODDESS, there isn't much she isn't able to talk about. She has an incredible voice, delivering powerful enlightenment all around whatever she was experiencing in that moment of the space time continuoum. She has been making music since the early 90s, when she was accidentally discovered while studying theater at the royal academy. She has acted in classic films "The Spanish Prisoner" and "RED", to top my list as two of my faves. She has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about her influences, and a general wit that is everpresent in her music. Imagine Kate Bush going ice skating with Tom Waits, sort of. Her new album "Parts of Speech Pieces of Sound", came about as the lockdown was winding down, and her thoughts got the best of her. instagram website spotify youtube facebook twitter #rebeccapidgeon #scottishsingers #thespanishprisoner #rebeccapidgeonmusic #yoga #tomwaits #katebush #twinpeaks #davidlynch #magnoliafilm #paulthomasanderson #artpop

Evvan is a nonbinary folk singer from New York. Celebrating Non Binary Awareness this week, Evvan (they/them/theirs)releases the video for "Craving" this week, a powerful poppy song about dysphoria. I learned a great deal about the process and emotional struggle that people with gender dysphoria suffer. I am indeed grateful for what Evvan was able to tell me from their experience. With a serious influence of Fleetwood Mac, and then jumping through some folk, to some blues rock, and enough imagry in their lyrics, you can spend a long time enjoying and gooving to the evolution of their sound. I grasp at times, a very sassy mix of Sarah McLachlan and Joni Mitchell, and then something all their own. Just watch out for the videos, that's all I camn say. instagram facebook twitter spotify website #evvanmusic #nonbinaryawareness #queerartists #loveislove #genderdysphoria #fleetwoodmac #gonzomusicjournalism

Roses & Revolutions have been called "Musical Alchemists", they are one of those bands that collected so many familiar sounds and then handed it over in a wonderful package to listen to. They were discovered by accident on a Canadian radio station, and how are near superstars making the kind of music you would want in a musical soundtrack of your life. Alyssa Coco has a voice that mixes Sarah McLachlan and Emily Richards, while the lyrics are packed full of anxiety and facing real issues in life. I found the music expansive, and wondered what it was that made them tick. Some of the best lines I have ever heard in music "Caffiene and Daydreams" in their song Coffee, kind of described so many parts of my life, I'm sure they have penty to offer you. The new EP from Alyssa and Matt is called "Keep A Little Light On" and comes out in Most of which you can hear online already, they just keep them coming. website Facebook twitter instagram #roses&revolutions #femalevocalists #indiepop #nettwork #keepalittlelight #somethingreal

Closing out PRIDE 2022 Chris Garneau is a New York Based multi instrumental vocalist. His work is anything outside of that cookie cutter sound. I found his music really deep, reflective, and crossing so many genres. Imagine Brian Eno conducting the bar band from Twin Peaks, with Leonard Cohen on vocals, and you are in the general idea of Chris Garneau's music. I was unable to pin it down, and just enjoyed where it took me. We discussed his music, family relationships, farming, and strange poses in making videos. I also accidentally stubled on some closure for some own personal grief I got to resolve, only because he was the flipside of it all. This is by far the heaviest conversation I have ever had with a musician. His new work is intense, and I really wonder what you all will think of it. webstite instagram soundcloud facebook #chrisgarneau #pride2022 #leonardcohen #gonzomusicjournalism #gaysingers

Hercules & Love Affair is one of the most ecclectic acts ever. They are loosley veiled and pretend to be an electronica dance group, but, that's only if you heard their hits. Sure they do that kind of thing, but they have managed to avoid any sort of responsibility to any genre. I got to talk to Andy Butler at from his home in Ghent Belgium, and we covered the new album, being nothing like any of his other work, mutual friends, and experiences that created such a dark folk spiritual opus of semi-techno. He had Budgie on drums for this album (Siouxsie and the Banshees, Creatures) and ANOHNI on vocals. Sometimes I felt like I was in church, like a 4th century newly established Christian church, or I was at the edges of hell or just oblivion, or wherever the music wanted to take me. Andy is openly gay, and has weapons grade ginger hair, at least on top still. I let this conversation go really deep, because the album took us there. twitter instagram facebook youtube spotify apple music #hala #budgie #ANOHNI #siouxsieandthebanshees #thecreaturesband #electronica #inamber #herculesanloveaffair #softcell

For years James Maas has been writing music for other people. With plenty of wins under his belt, he now launched his own project of dance music called "RIP YOUTH". He is Australian, living in Los Angeles, and is working with different people continually. For his over the top hit performed with "Ranger" an d a cameo from the Karen (AbbyLee Miller) on Dance Moms, to an inspiring powerful video with "Jays", his dance music can swing to just fun to downright enlightening. James and I bantered about his work til now, his current campaign with Peleton, and the artistic vision of what artists will do with his music. Life is too short to wallow in misery if you really can find things to be happy about, RIP YOUTH will give you a few of them anyway. He has done a stint working with the marketing with PLAYBOY, and most recently just released a single with R3HAB for the new Peleton campaign. Yeah he is a busy guy. instagram twitter spotify #ripyouth #jamesmaas #rangersings #r3hab #peleton #abbyleemiller

Jessica Boudreaux kicks off (and Kicks ass) Gay Pride month for us. She is the Portland based queer punk vocalist for the band "Summer Cannibals", and she is releasing an EP this month "I Think My Heart Likes To Break". She is recently a victor against a bout of Breast Cancer, and is still able to make music. She made this EP during the pandemic, and so much that has changed since her last album, this is going to be a knickout of a project . For all that she has been through, this work is introspective, and identifies as a very different person than she proved herself in other efforts. There is a lot to learn from her work, and she is constantly evolving in how she sounds, she has no fear in experimenting with sounds and techniques in her production, you are going to like it all. website twitter instagram bandcamp spotify #jessicabourdreaux #lesbiansingers #actorthesong #summercannibals #pride2022 #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #punksingers

website The world needs to hear from The Mortal Prophets, with a horror film like underbelly feel of the Americanist Religions. John Beckmann is the guy who can pull everything from the Unrepentant fallen preacher, still revieving visions and able to scare you in the delivery. He did some great work with Gary Lucas the guitar god, and covered some pre war blues, and he even talked about the assasination of JFK in his lyrics. There is nothing we won't cover in his subject matter, and he reminds you of My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, with Shriekback, and some sort of mad carnival barker. #mortalprophets #garylucas #captainbeefheart #robertjohnson #jimmyhendrix #shriekback #alabama3 soundcloud website instagram youtube

MuMu is a Harlem NYC Queer feminist singer and composer. She writes really biting pop songs with a wonderful delivery of subject matter you were forbidden to speak of in elementary school. She wrote the music for the musical "Best Summer Ever" and starred in it alongside Maggie Gyllenhal. She is one to take even ME off on tangents and has more wit than anyone I have ever interviewed. She has no filter, and knows how to get to you, and get ideas out of you, I felt at times like I was the one being interviewed (called out). This is one singer you can't pass up, she has something for everyone. website facebook instagram youtube tiktok soundcloud bandcamp #mumu #queersingers #bitchinme #latterdaylesbian #bestsummerever #jamielawrence #loureed #chumbawamba #freethenip #lgbtqsingers