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The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded

Matt Piucci joins us for a journey through Rain Parade's story from the early 1980s Los Angeles music scene to the present day. Across a hand-picked set of tracks, Matt looks back at the group's earliest recordings, the friendships that grew out of the Paisley Underground, and the way their influences found their way into Emergency Third Rail Power Trip and Explosions in the Glass Palace LPs. The conversation follows Rain Parade into their Island years and the projects that kept Matt and Steven Roback writing. Matt closes by reflecting on the rediscovery of their music by a new wave of groups and the run of new releases that has carried them to today. Further information Rain Parade website Matt Piucci podcast tracks Podcasts also available: Steve Wynn – The Dream Syndicate, John Cowsill and Vicki Peterson, Iain Matthews, Will Sergeant – Echo & the Bunnymen This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Google apps and all usual platforms If you like what I do please support me on Ko-fi The post Matt Piucci – Rain Parade appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Pendulum - Triptides Glenn Brigman

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 49:36


Send us a textThis week on the podcast, Glenn stops by to discuss the Triptides latest release, Shapeshifter, their cover of Spooky and so much more.****Releasing on the heels of Triptides' June 2025 album Shapeshifter, the six-song EP Night Shift arrives as the band lands in Europe for a two-week tour.  Comprised of four songs recorded during the Shapeshifter sessions and two newly recorded covers, the EP is classic Triptides.  From the dreamy fuzz ‘n' faze of the opener “Pendulum,” to the bouncy groove of “Lonely Planet” and the interplanetary funk closer “Nuvens,” Triptides seems to be dimming the lights for an intimate late-night party, the Night Shift.  The EP comes out on Halloween, which is also the date of the first show on the European tour.  Leading up to the October 31 release, two singles will prime fans for the full EP: “Pendulum,” out on September 26, and “Spooky,” (a cover of the Halloween favorite originally recorded by Classics IV) out on October 17.  Like Shapeshifter, the EP is on Label 51 records worldwide, also home to Mojave Phone Booth, the Rain Parade and Dream Syndicate.  Over the last fourteen years and dozens of albums and singles, Triptides have traversed a hyper color musical landscape of psychedelic rock, Laurel Canyon folk and spaced-out jazz pop. Each track can be traced back to group leader Glenn Brigman's unique ability to craft and explore a seemingly infinite number of dimensional melodies and harmonies.  With every line of Brigman's airy vocals that dance across the tape and into the speakers, stoners, trippers and lovers alike are transported to a sweet and familiar place, lifted by chiming guitars, hypnotic drums, glittering pianos and hallucinogenic fuzz.  On stage in Europe, Brigman will be joined by long-time collaborator (and current resident of Copenhagen) Stephen Burns on guitar and the rhythm section of Tyler English on bass and Craig Jacobs on drums.******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE
'GHOST ON THE HIGHWAY: A PORTRAIT OF JEFFREY LEE PIERCE & THE GUN CLUB' w/ Doug Gillard

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 80:30


My guest this week is Doug Gillard (Guided By Voices, Nada Surf, Death Of Samantha), who picked the film, Ghost On The Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce & The Gun Club, to discuss.We also talk about our experiences recording for Guided By Voices, the night GBV played Austin City Limits, Doug's first songs he wrote when he was 5 years old, the influence of cartoon/bubble gum rock on Doug, the TV shows Night Flight and Pop Clips, Doug's Homestead Records band Death of Samantha, Dream Syndicate, the Ohio rock trait of putting on a show bigger than your actual audience size, out-weirding each other in the late 80s music scene, how The Gun Club were the authentic sound of Americana, singing in the key of Jeffrey Lee Pierce, guitarist Kid Congo Powers, filmmaker Alison Anders, how this doc never could get a proper release and can't use The Gun Club music in it, the trauma underlining the doc, Doug's experience opening for The Gun Club, Jeffrey playing the trumpet backwards, touring with Brian Jonestown Massacre, Peter Case, joining fanclubs, The Cramps, guitarist Ward Dotson, Yo La Tengo, The Liquor Giants, the iconic cover artwork of the band, Debby Harry singing with The Gun Club, how the members of the band kept getting pulled back into the band over and over again, drummer Terry Graham escaping the band while on tour in the middle off the night through a window, writing record reviews for Slash Magazine, why Lemmy from Motorhead is in this documentary and more!So let's walk with the beast on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!!!DOUG GILLARD:douggillard.bandcamp.comguidedbyvoices.comREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aquarium Drunkard - SIDECAR (TRANSMISSIONS) - Podcast
Transmissions :: Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate)

Aquarium Drunkard - SIDECAR (TRANSMISSIONS) - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 70:37


Welcome back to Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. This week on the show, a return guest: Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate and solo fame. He last joined the show part of a trio: in 2018, we taped with him, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, and Robyn Hitchcock live at the KXCI studio at Hotel Congress in Tucson Arizona. That talk also made it into the Transmissions feed again in 2020.  This time, Steve is with us to discuss the 40th anniversary reissue of The Dream Syndicate's second album, 1984's Medicine Show, which has been reissued in expanded form by Fire Records. Produced by Blue Öyster Cult and Clash associate Sandy Pearlman, the album found the Syndicate jumping from the smaller Slash indie label to A&M. But it also found Wynn shifting his songwriting approach into darker territory, embracing a kind of pulp fiction, hardboiled crime aesthetic that paired well with the group's rangy, intense sound, which had been amplified and solidified during the tours that followed the band's debut,  1982's The Days of Wine and Roses.  Wynn is a tremendous conversationalist, and this convo opened us up to plenty of fascinating terrain, from record store lore to interactions with bands like R.E.M. and U2, as well as lots of behind the scenes info on Medicine Show. Transmissions is created in partnership with the Talkhouse Podcast Network. We're brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aquarium Drunkard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an independent music media crew headed by Justin Gage. Over at Aquarium Drunkard, you'll gain access to 20 years of music writing, playlist, essays, mixtapes, radio special, podcasts, videos and more.

LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day Vinyl
Interview: Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate - Medicine Show at 40, Early Band History & Future Plans

LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day Vinyl

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 53:31 Transcription Available


In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Steve Wynn — singer-songwriter and founding member of The Dream Syndicate — to celebrate the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their sophmore album Medicine Show. Wynn revisits the band's origins in early-1980s Los Angeles, tracing how punk energy and the Paisley Underground scene shaped their sound and the band's first rehearsal at Dennis Duck's house in 1982, which set the creative direction leading to their classic debut The Days of Wine & Roses. The conversation dives deep into the making of Medicine Show after signing with A&M Records — from working with producer Sandy Pearlman and experimenting with slower, more dynamic arrangements to enduring five grueling months of recording that strained band relationships. Wynn reflects on the record's darker, Southern-Gothic-inspired lyrics born from life on the road. They also explore the band's major tours (opening for U2 and touring with R.E.M.), lineup changes, near breakups, and eventual reunions that produced new albums and a revitalized modern lineup. Wynn opens up about the long legal battle to reclaim the Medicine Show masters, the 35-year reversion process that made this reissue possible, and what fans can expect from the deluxe box set — including remasters, live shows, rehearsal tapes, and rarities. He also explains why the original album remains unavailable on streaming despite the reissue. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and follow All Day Vinyl on Instagram and YouTube for more conversations with rock legends.

System of Systems
Adam's Third 36th Birthday (w/ FRIENDS)

System of Systems

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 101:03


Adam celebrates his 36th birthday for the third time, with a rotating cast of friends. SOUNDTRACK:Crime Mob "Ain't No Joke" Circle of Ouroboros "Malaainnen..." Thee Headcoats "All my Feelings Denied" Guru Guru "Der-LSD Marsch" The Dream Syndicate "Boston"

Rockin' the Suburbs
2233: Perfect Pop: The Dream Syndicate - Halloween

Rockin' the Suburbs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 10:24


Patrick takes a stab (see what we did there) at finding a song perfect as a Halloween tune and perfect as pop.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Stereo Embers: The Podcast
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0468: Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate, The Baseball Project)

Stereo Embers: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 77:11


"Medicine Show" Over the course of nearly ten winning studio albums, four fabulous live records and a handful of EPS, the Dream Syndicate are one of those bands that nail the cover off the ball every single time. Formed in 1981 and reactivated in 2012 after nearly three decades apart, as far as I'm concerned, The Dream Syndicate are Hall of Famers, full stop. The Santa Monica-born Wynn's output as a musician is staggering: his solo career spans close to 25 albums, he's also put out records with Smack Dab, Gutterball and with Dan Stuart of Green on Red as Danny and Dusty. He's also put out several albums with his other band The Baseball Project--and if you want to talk about a deep bench, that's what the Baseball Project has--the band is comprised of Wynn, his wife Linda Pitmon of Zuzu's Petal, Peter Buck and Mills of R.E.M., and Scott McCaughey of Young Fresh Fellows. The Dream Syndicate's sophomore album Medicine Show is celebrating its 40th anniversary and what better way to commemorate it than with a four disc box set. This thing is a beast and it traces the evolution of the landmark 1984 effort that time and perspective have revealed to be one of the most enduring and accomplished albums ever made. The Dream Syndicate play with grinding beauty, bluesy howl and jangling blis and Medicine Show has never sounded better or more urgent. www.thedreamsyndicate.com www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) IG + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

(Don't) Quit Your Day Job
Episode 256 with Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate): We Did Feel a Lot of Kinship With Bands Like Black Flag

(Don't) Quit Your Day Job

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 31:38


In this episode, we chat with Steve Wynn, mastermind of the long running band The Dream Syndicate about the paisley underground scene, the early eighties LA scene, success of bands like The Bangles and REM, quitting the day job and dropping out of school, and the reissue of The Medicine Show. Plus, the importance of the audience, how bands evolve, and working with producer Sandy Pearlman.You can check out The Dream Syndicate here:https://www.thedreamsyndicate.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thedreamsyndicatehttps://www.instagram.com/thedreamsyndicateband/Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KatzulhuProductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katzulhu Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602⁠

Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast
222 - Steve Wynn (the Dream Syndicate, the Baseball Project)

Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


222 - Steve Wynn (the Dream Syndicate, the Baseball Project) In episode 222 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Steve Wynn from the Dream Syndicate and the Baseball Project as well as solo. In their conversation Steve tells us about his current tour schedule and living in Queens, NY for the past 30 years and Steve tells us about his adventures in NYC in the 80's. Steve talks about his childhood and growing up musically in LA buying sheet music at the neighborhood music store. Steve describes his alternate passion early on as a sports writer and going to UC Davis where he met Kendra Smith the eventual bass player for the Dream Syndicate. Steve takes through the guitars he's used throughout the years and what he's using now on stage mostly Fenders and an Epiphone Riviera and his struggles with the Jazzmaster and the lack of needing an amp when touring and he describes his pedal chain including a signature pedal made by Ruess. Steve describes why the Dream Syndicate had a limited presence on MTV yet a big European following. To find out more about Steve you can go to his website: stevewynn.net which will also take you to the Dream Syndicate website. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #SteveWynn #theDreamSyndicate #theBaseballProject #JamesPatrickRegan #EpiphoneRiviera #GibsonCustomShop #FenderJazzmaster #RuessPedals #theDeadlies #UCDavis #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers
Season 7 debut with Rain Parade, plus a peek at the RSD Black Friday 2025 List

The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 51:36


Welcome to our 200th episode of The Record Store Day Podcast and the beginning of our seventh season!  This week, we delve into the history of the fabled "Paisley Underground" music scene with California's coolest, jangliest and trippiest band, Rain Parade. Co-founder Matt Piucci is here to talk about their influential sound, and such perennial Record Store Day favorite reissues as Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, and Crashing Dream, and more. And speaking of Record Store Day, Paul gives us a few highlights from his initial perusal of the RSD Black Friday 2025 List which dropped last week. (Black Friday is November 25, see the whole list at RecordStoreDay.com)  We'll be talking more about it as we get closer to the day itself. The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends!

Stereo Embers: The Podcast
Stereo Embers The Podcas 0463t: Matt Piucci (Rain Parade)

Stereo Embers: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 61:13


"Crashing Dream" Like many aspiring artists of all kinds, the New York-born singer/guitarist Matt Piucci found himself in Los Angeles in the early '80s with his college pal David Roback playing in the band they formed. That band was Rain Parade and they hit the ground running--a stirring blend of 60s jangle and dark post-punk rhythms, Rain Parade put out two instant classics--Emergency Third Rail Power Trip and Crashing Dream, a brilliant live album recorded in Japan called Beyond The Sunset. They were nerve short of critical acclaim and their shows were inspired and rousing, but by 1986 the band called it a day. In 2023 Rain Parade put out their first album in nearly 40 years called Last Rays Of A Dying Sun and the band is back at it, with creative energy running as high as ever. Over the course of their career Rain Parade toured with The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy, the Jesus and Mary Chain and The Church and Piucci has recorded with everyone from The Bangles to the Dream Syndicate. There were personnel changes over the years--Roback left the band early on and went on to form Opal and Mazzy Star while his brother Steven joined the fold and he and Piucci found a creative synergy that was almost cosmic. The deluxe reissue of Crashing Dream restores it to it original vision and it's just glorious. www.rainparadeofficial.com (http://www.rainparadeofficial.com) www.stereoemberrsmagazine.com (http://www.stereoemberrsmagazine.com) www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com Stereo Embers: IG+ BLUESKY: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Spot Lyte On...
Matt Piucci of Rain Parade: Return to the Paisley Underground

Spot Lyte On...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 49:09


Today, the Spotlight shines On Matt Piucci, founding member and principal guitarist of Rain Parade.Rain Parade helped define LA's Paisley Underground scene in the early '80s, creating music with psychedelic textures with punk energy. Their 1983 debut Emergency Third Rail Power Trip remains a touchstone album of the era, cited as an influence by everyone from My Bloody Valentine to the Stone Roses.Now Matt and the band are revisiting their catalog with deluxe reissues, including the newly expanded Crashing Dream, their so-called "lost double album" from 1985. It's part of an ongoing project that's given Matt a fresh perspective on work that continues to find new audiences decades later.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Rain Parade's album Crashing Dream)–Dig DeeperVisit Rain Parade at rainparadeofficial.comPurchase Rain Parade's Crashing Dream Deluxe Edition from Label 51 Recordings, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceAlso be sure to check out these other Rain Parade albums: Last Rays of a Dying Sun (2023) and Emergency Third Rail Power Trip(deluxe edition)Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate on the Spotlight On podcastDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotlight On
Matt Piucci of Rain Parade: Return to the Paisley Underground

Spotlight On

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 49:09


Today, the Spotlight shines On Matt Piucci, founding member and principal guitarist of Rain Parade.Rain Parade helped define LA's Paisley Underground scene in the early '80s, creating music with psychedelic textures with punk energy. Their 1983 debut Emergency Third Rail Power Trip remains a touchstone album of the era, cited as an influence by everyone from My Bloody Valentine to the Stone Roses.Now Matt and the band are revisiting their catalog with deluxe reissues, including the newly expanded Crashing Dream, their so-called "lost double album" from 1985. It's part of an ongoing project that's given Matt a fresh perspective on work that continues to find new audiences decades later.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Rain Parade's album Crashing Dream)–Dig DeeperVisit Rain Parade at rainparadeofficial.comPurchase Rain Parade's Crashing Dream Deluxe Edition from Label 51 Recordings, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceAlso be sure to check out these other Rain Parade albums: Last Rays of a Dying Sun (2023) and Emergency Third Rail Power Trip(deluxe edition)Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate on the Spotlight On podcastDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Storybeat with Steve Cuden
David Arnoff, Photographer-Episode #356

Storybeat with Steve Cuden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 40:45 Transcription Available


David Arnoff's career kicked off with the photos for the Cramps' Songs the Lord Taught Us album. Since then, he has contributed to dozens of releases by artists including the Dream Syndicate, X, Ramones and the Gun Club.A collection of his work, Shot in the Dark, has been published in the U.S., U.K. and Spain. He has had solo exhibits in Berlin, London, Tokyo, Den Hague and Los Angeles, as well as group shows across the States and Paris.David's photos are in the collections of the Grammy Museum in LA, the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas and MOMA in NY.He has never photographed bands he doesn't like. David is the oldest angry young man in Chiswick, West London.

Stereo Embers: The Podcast
Stereo Embers The Podcast: Willie Aron (Thee Holy Brothers, The Balancing Act)

Stereo Embers: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 75:14


"High In My Balloon" When it comes to the Grammy-nominated musician and composer Willie Aron, he's worked with so many people, it might be faster just to list the people he hasn't worked with. Born in Southern California, Aron studied classical piano before falling in love with the Beatles and new wave and teaching himself guitar. He co-founded The Balancing Act who signed to I.R.S., put out three excellent albums, toured with 10,000 Maniacs and They Might Be Giants before calling it a day in 1989. After the band broke up, Aron became an in-demand session musician and over the years he's collaborated with Leonard Cohen, The Dream Syndicate, Rickie Lee Jones, Milo Binder, Susanna Hoffs, Brian Wilson, Michael Penn and Peter Himmelman. Speaking of Brian Wilson, yes, that's Wilie in Love & Mercy and he was also a consultant for the Beatles doc Eight Days A Week. Willie also has worked as a film and television composer, a producer of children's music and a composer for commercials and music libraries. Additionally, he helped develop the curriculum and write original songs for a Los Angeles-based children's music space and company called Play Music (play-losangeles.com) and he also earned a a Master's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles. As for the bands he plays in currently, the list is long, but let's just start with Moremen/Bonebrake with Matthew Sweet guitarist John Moremen and X drummer DJ Bonebrake, an improvisation outfit called Mushroom, The Vince Melouney Sect featuring original Bee Gees guitarist Vince Melouney, and the all-star musical collective known as The Wild Honey Orchestra that raises money for autism. All of which brings us to Thee Holy Brothers, which finds Willie teaming up with his pal Marvin Etzioni who you might remember from Lone Justice and his appearance on this podcast. The duo's new album "High In My Balloon" is a sterling platter of rootsy stomp and jangling pop that's pure melodic joy. And this conversation is equally joyful and it's also a reminder that being a nice person like Willie Aron leads to lasting friendships and as we all know, without lasting friendships, none of us would last. www.theeholybrothers.com (http://www.theeholybrothers.com) www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) Stereo Embers The Podcast IG + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Rarified Heir Podcast
Episode #241: Kristi Callan (K Callan)

Rarified Heir Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 95:35


Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to musician Kristi Callan, daughter of acting lifer, K Callan. Active since 1956, K has had many lives – in the theater, on television, in commercials and movies. In 2019, she co-starred in the hit film, Knives Out, in the 70s she was Cousin Liz in a famous episode of All in the Family, in the 90s she was Martha Kent on the beloved series, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, she's pitched Sanka and Anacin and is also the author of several books on acting and the life of an actor that might be her most well-known endeavor. And she's still going strong in 2025. Kristi talks to us about growing up with a very understanding mom who was nurtured her and her sister's interest in music while growing up in Los Angeles in the 1970s. In fact, music fans will know Kristi's various music projects from hither and yon in bands like Wednesday Week, The Roswells Sisters, a Cheap Trick cover band, Cheap Chick and a newer project The Dime Box Band. In fact, her musical world and her mother's acting career once intersected perfectly on a transatlantic flight involving The Ramones, who were fans of her mother's. We also hear about long lost LA venues like The Starwood and the Music Machine as well as perhaps one band you have never heard of, Goat Deity with future member of Paisley Underground darlings, The Dream Syndicate. We go the extra mile for your muso's on this episode. So if movies like Joe or The Onion Field or American Gigolo are your thing, or possibly TV shows like James at 16, St. Elsewhere or It's a Living float your boat, get ready for a walk down memory lane on this episode. The Rarified Heir Podcast, everyone has a story. Kristi has several of her own and more of her mother as well.  

Rockin' the Suburbs
2130: Paisley Underground Part One: Intro and The Dream Syndicate

Rockin' the Suburbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 37:42


We begin a new series in this episode of Rockin' the Suburbs. Paul Hayden (who appeared on our series on the early Bee Gees) joins Patrick for a discussion of this California scene that wove together killer vocal harmonies, guitar meshing and psychedelia, among other elements. This first episode features a general intro and coverage of one of the Big Four of Paisley Underground music, The Dream Syndicate, and their landmark debut album from 1982, The Days of Wine and Roses. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Stereo Embers: The Podcast
Stereo Embers The Podcast: Peter Holsapple (The d.B.'s, R.E.M., Continental Drifters)

Stereo Embers: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 83:28


"Face Of 68" The Connecticut-born Peter Holsapple isn't hiding his age--his new album Face Of 68 proudly blares it in its title and though the 68 is representative of his current chronology, like our old friend Billy Bragg, he knows that number is a temporary thing and another waits in front of it. So, to honor this moment in his life, Holsapple's third solo album is a celebration of a year in a man's life and it couldn't sound more life-affirming. The d.B.'s frontman, whose output with that beloved outfit include classics like Stand For Decibels and Like This remain timeless classics, is one of music's busiest characters. Here's a quick and partial glance at his rock and roll resume': In the late-'80s, he was a full-time fifth member of R.E.M., He was an auxillary member of Hootie and the Blowfish for nearly 30 years, he was in the indie pop supergroup the Continental Drifters with members of The Bangles, The Dream Syndicate and The Cowsills, and he's currently playing with The Paranoid Style, the reformed d.B.'s and solo shows on his own. Holsapple's Face Of 68 is one of 2025's very best; a smoldering batch of songs that are filled with jangle, shimmer and stomp, Holsapple and his power trio of Robert Sledge of the Ben Folds Five and Rob Ladd of The Connells, play with confidence and nerve. This is a dynamic album with heavy grooves, pop hooks and melodic muscle and the fact of the matter is The Face Of 68 has never sounded better. www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) Stereo Embers: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com (mailto:editor@stereoembersmagazine.com) IG + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast

All Time Top Ten
Episode 654 - Top Ten University High Alumni Part 1 w/Morty Coyle & Jordan Summers

All Time Top Ten

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 66:58


If you've ever heard the phrase "this could only happen in LA", you'll know that Los Angeles is a fascinating and bizarre city, with millions of transplants clogging up the freeways, trying to make their mark in the entertainment capitol of the world. For those who grew up here, this stuff is old hat. For example, Morty Coyle and Jordan Summers are LA natives and literally went to high school with rock stars and movie stars. University High School in West LA has a long and fascinating history, and to take a glance at a list of former students at Uni High is to have your mind blown. This place is legendary for a reason and ATTT is delighted to have Morty and Jordan give us a guided tour, and help us count down the 10 greatest musicians and singers those hallowed halls have yet produced. Picks 10-6 are featured here in Part 1.Morty and Jordan make great music as members of LA stalwarts All Day Sucker. Explore their catalog at their websitehttps://www.alldaysucker.net/We've lowered our prices, but not our standards over at the ATTT Patreon! Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air. It's the long-awaited return of Chrissy Olsen, in an all new episode, out February 1st! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetopten

The Working Songwriter
Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate

The Working Songwriter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 54:09


The founder of this profoundly influential group talks about their early days in Los Angeles, touring with REM and U2, and his recently published memoir.

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE
'THE TAMI SHOW' w/ Steve Wynn

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 80:54


This week, we are joined by one of the legends of the American Underground, STEVE WYNN (The Dream Syndicate), who picked the jaw-dropping THE TAMI SHOW from 1964 to discuss. We also talk about the excitement of being young in the studio for the first time, the four elements that make a great record and how The Fall inhabited all of them, working with Peter Buck, being a snobby music snob, Chris seeing The Dream Syndicate open for R.E.M. on their Reckoning/Medicine Show Tour, how they evolved from Days to Medicine Show, watching The TAMI Show with the Pasiley Underground members in the theater, how the film and its sequel, the TNT SHOW, were split up into yet a different third film, Van Halen opening for Sparks, the feeling of the music industry hanging in the air in L.A., how the director also made the Elvis Comeback Special and the Star Wars Holiday Special, the narc energy of Jan & Dean, Smokey Robinson's voice going out during his perfomrance int he film, Mick Jagger finding out how to be Mick Jagger in this performance, The Stones vs. James Brown mythology, Marvin Gaye & The Blossoms, how the Velvet Underground lifted a song from Marvin Gaye, the incredible power of Leslie Gore's perfomrance, Dennis Wilson (almost) stealing the film with his drum performance, Keith Moon, Steve seeing The Beach Boys on the Surf's Up tour, Billy Kramers' high creep factor even though Lennon/McCartney kept writing songs for him, the Americana trend over in Europe 84, X, The Supremes, Diana Ross' voice slaying and her eye makeup killing, The Barabrians transcending time, Tony and The Tigers and more!So throw your cape off your back and struggle back to the microphone with us on this week's Revolutions Per MovieSTEVE WYNN:https://www.stevewynn.net REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debts No Honest Man Can Pay
Debts-cember 2024 Part 4 - Best of the Rest

Debts No Honest Man Can Pay

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 196:23


On this week's show, we wrap up the merry month of Debts-cember (and the year in general) with the most honorable of mentions, the runners-up that fill our cup, the best of the rest of 2024  All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

Musicians And Beyond
MnB Episode 105 - Steve Wynn

Musicians And Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 39:59


"I get so excited when any of my friends or bandmates are doing well," Steve Wynn. Thank you to our good friends Debbie and Gerry at our sister podcast "It's Another Sunday Podcast" for the recommendation for this episode's guest. Steve Wynn is a life long musician know for his affiliations with bands like The Dream Syndicate, The Baseball Project, Gutterball, The Minus 5, Rainy Day and his solo projects. We welcome you to listen in on this conversation and enjoy Steve's insights into record making, song writing and finding and keeping life long friends. Steve has just released a book in memoir form titled "I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True" that touches on his 64 years and all the highs and lows that came along in them. It is available wherever you purchase your favorite books, including Steve's BANDCAMP page where you can also have it personally inscribed. Steve's resume includes more than 25 albums, 300 recorded songs, over 3000 shows in more than 25 countries. His songs have been recorded and/or performed by REM, Luna, Concrete Blonde, The Black Crowes, Yo La Tango, Eleventh Day Dream and many more. Steve has been featured in magazines spanning the globe, including People, Rolling Stone, Uncut, Mojo, Entertainment Weekly, NY Times, The LA times and many more. Check out and follow Steve at www.Stevewynn.net and find out when he will be in your area with one of his many projects. This was one of our favorite episodes to be part of and John & Mark were honored to spend some time with a genuine legend in the industry. "Buckle Up" for this one... Steve is taking us on a ride! For more information about the Musicians and Beyond Podcast with hosts Mark Lawhorne and John Surabian visit ⁠www.musiciansandbeyond.com⁠. IG: @musiciansandbeyond FB: @musiciansandbeyond X: @MusiciansBeyond YouTube: ⁠⁠   / @musiciansandbeyond⁠   Email: musiciansbeyond@gmail.com If you would like to be a sponsor our show or offer an item to be presented to our guests reach out to us at musiciansbeyond@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansandbeyond/support

Frets with DJ Fey
Steve Wynn – He Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True

Frets with DJ Fey

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 60:56


Steve Wynn has released well over 30 albums during the last 25 years, with his bands The Dream Syndicate, Danny & Dusty, Gutterball, The Miracle 3, The Baseball Project and more with quite a few solo records in the mix.He's played over 2,000 shows in more than 25 countries and his songs have been recorded and/or performed by R.E.M., Luna, Concrete Blonde, The Black Crowes, Yo La Tengo and Eleventh Dream Day, among others. Steve has been featured in Rolling Stone, Mojo, Uncut, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Los Angeles Times, New York Times and many publications worldwide.His new book, I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True: A Memoir Of Life, Music, And The Dream Syndicate covers a lot of Steve's life. From his childhood in California to forming bands and opening for bands like R.E.M. and U2, to recent times, playing solo and also with his band The Baseball Project. It was a great experience to talk with the very prolific Steve Wynn.Photo by Guy Kokken. Check out Guy's work here.Save on certified Pre-Owned iPhones, Androids, AirPods, Macs, Smartwatches, accessories, and more at Plug Tech. – http://plug.tech/DJFEYBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Thanks for listening to Frets with DJ Fey. You can follow or subscribe for FREE at most podcast platforms. If you play guitar and are interested in being a guest, or have a suggestion for one, send me an email at davefey@me.com. You can also find information about guitarists, bands and more at the Frets with DJ Fey Facebook page. Give it a like! And – stay tuned…

Musicians And Beyond
Steve Wynn Musician / Author

Musicians And Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 44:05


"I get so excited when any of my friends or bandmates are doing well," Steve Wynn Thank you to our good friends Debbie and Gerry at our sister podcast "It's Another Sunday Podcast" for the recommendation for this episode's guest. Steve Wynn is a life long musician know for his affiliations with bands like The Dream Syndicate, The Baseball Project, Gutterball, The Minus 5, Rainy Day and his solo projects. We welcome you to listen in on this conversation and enjoy Steve's insights into record making, song writing and finding and keeping life long friends. Steve has just released a book in memoir form titled "I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True" that touches on his 64 years and all the highs and lows that came along in them. It is available wherever you purchase your favorite books, including Steve's BANDCAMP page where you can also have it personally inscribed. Steves resume includes more than 25 albums, 300 recorded songs, over 3000 shows in more than 25 countries. His songs have been recorded and/or performed by REM, Luna, Concrete Blonde, The Black Crowes, Yo La Tango, Eleventh Day Dream and many more. Steve has been featured in magazines spanning the globe, including People, Rolling Stone, Uncut, Mojo, Entertainment Weekly, NY Times, The LA times and many more. Check out and follow Steve at www.Stevewynn.net and find out when he will be in your area with one of his many projects. This was one of our favorite episodes to be part of and John & Mark were honored to spend some time with a genuine legend in the industry. "Buckle Up" for this one... Steve is taking us on a ride!!! For more information about the Musicians and Beyond Podcast with hosts Mark Lawhorne and John Surabian visit ⁠www.musiciansandbeyond.com⁠. IG: @musiciansandbeyond FB: @musiciansandbeyond X: @MusiciansBeyond YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@musiciansandbeyond Email: musiciansbeyond@gmail.com If you would like to be a sponsor our show or offer an item to be presented to our guests reach out to us at musiciansbeyond@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansandbeyond/support

Rock N Roll Pantheon
Only Three Lads: Steve Wynn from The Dream Syndicate - Top 5 Rock Memoirs

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 109:58


Because we're readers and whatnot, this week we get literate on y'all and discuss some of our favorite rock n' roll memoirs. Our Third Lad knows a thing or two about great rock memoirs, because he just published one...singer, songwriter, guitar hero, baseball aficionado, and now author...Steve Wynn from The Dream Syndicate! His memoir, I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True, is out now from Jawbone Press, covering his earliest days as a kid in LA falling in love with music, and down the road that took him to and through the first era of The Dream Syndicate. As a companion to the book, Fire Records simultaneously released Steve's first new solo album in 14 years, Make It Right, featuring songs that were inspired by the process of writing his memoir and reflecting on his life, from his beginnings in "Santa Monica" to present days on "Roosevelt Avenue". Steve is currently touring the eastern part of the US, with west coast and European dates to follow in early 2025, promising "a night of songs and stories" that you won't want to miss. Keep up on the latest news at https://stevewynn.net. During our conversation, we also cover: The Paisley Underground - the LA neo-psych scene that also spawned The Bangles, Three O'Clock, The Rain Parade, Green on Red, The Long Ryders! The lasting legacy of their classic 1982 debut The Days of Wine and Roses! What's in store for the out of print Dream Syndicate records Medicine Show (1984) and Ghost Stories (1988)? The 21st century return of the Dream Syndicate! Living with a drummer! (Don't worry, it's his wife Linda Pitmon, not Tommy Lee...) Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise! Baseball! His supergroup The Baseball Project with Linda Pitmon, Scott McCaughey from Young Fresh Fellows / The Minus 5 and Mike Mills and Peter Buck from R.E.M. Also, who is Steve rooting for during the 2024 World Series? You won't want to miss this...and we wouldn't say it if it wasn't true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athens 441
#143: Steve Wynn

Athens 441

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 59:28


Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate returns to the show to talk to JoE Silva about his memoir and his new solo album "Make It Right." Plus new indie sounds from Yesness, Wussy and a classic from The Orb.

C86 Show - Indie Pop
Kristi Callan - Wednesday Week, David Gray, Wondermints, Cruzados, Dave Davies, The Ventures, Big Soul, Lucky

C86 Show - Indie Pop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 82:00


Kristi Callan in conversation with David Eastaugh Vocalist and rhythm guitarist originally from Texas. Kristi Callan has performed with Wednesday Week, David Gray, Wondermints, Cruzados, Dave Davies, The Ventures, Big Soul, Lucky, The Roswell Sisters and others.  Founders of the band were the sisters Kristi and Kelly Callan—daughters of actress K Callan. The sisters formed their first group, The Undeclared, in 1979. The duo evolved into a trio, Goat Deity, in 1980, when they were joined by Steve Wynn. Wynn left to concentrate on his other band, The Dream Syndicate, and Kjehl Johansen (of The Urinals) joined on bass guitar, with the band name changing again to Narrow Adventure. With David Provost replacing Johansen in 1983, the band became Wednesday Week (named after the Undertones song), and they released their debut EP, Betsy's House, later that year.[1][2] Further lineup changes followed, with Provost being replaced by Heidi Rodewald at the end of 1983, and Tom Alford joining on lead guitar in early 1984. In 1985, David Nolte (of The Last) replaced Alford, giving the band its most stable lineup.

The Music Book Podcast
046 Steve Wynn on The Dream Syndicate

The Music Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:23


On this episode, Marc talks with Steve Wynn, author of “I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True: A Memoir Of Life, Music, And The Dream Syndicate,” published in August of 2024. It's an entertaining and insightful memoir of his music-obsessed life, from his childhood biking to the store to buy records, to his days as a record store clerk and radio DJ, to his co-founding of the Dream Syndicate, the LA band  whose debut album “Days of Wine and Roses” is a classic of 80's post-punk.As Wynn writes, “I had somehow and against all odds gone from being a music-obsessed record-store clerk making songs in his father's basement to being an underground sensation navigating a major label bidding war, theater tours with the coolest bands on a similar but loftier ascension, and then descending to a contentious flameout and the ultimate crash and burn, all within those three short years.”We hope you enjoy Marc's conversation with Steve Wynn!

Debts No Honest Man Can Pay
Rocktober 2024 - Part 1: Cardinals at the Window

Debts No Honest Man Can Pay

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 162:13


On this week's show, we pour one out for the late Kris Kristofferson, spend quality with new records from Alan Sparhawk, The Hard Quartet and Steve Wynn, and spotlight the sprawling new compilation Cardinals at the Window, a benefit to raise money to help the communities of Western Notrth Carolina that were affected by Hurrican Helene. All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

The Vinyl Guide
Ep465: Steve Wynn - The Dream Syndicate & Beyond

The Vinyl Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 73:18


Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate reflects on his career, the resurgence of vinyl, the collectable nature of his rare vinyl releases and the creative process behind his latest album "Make It Right" and autobiography "I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True".  Topic Include: Steve's experience moving from physical media (vinyl, CDs) to digital formats for convenience on the road. Nostalgia for his time working at Rhino Records and its influence on his music career. The unique music community and culture at Rhino Records, where Steve worked and networked. Steve's gradual shift away from collecting vinyl and embracing digital media. The evolution of the record industry from the 1980s to present, particularly how vinyl has returned. The role of music curation in record stores and its importance for music discovery. Steve's reflections on his long music career, ensuring his albums are still released on vinyl. The process behind finally releasing Sweetness and Light on vinyl after many years. How European record labels helped support Steve's career in the 1990s when U.S. labels were less involved. Curating and filtering music as a key element for making a record store stand out. The strategy behind releasing his new album Make It Right alongside his autobiography. Steve's thoughts on the practicality and challenges of touring with vinyl versus digital formats. The difficulties and satisfaction of managing his own music career independently for over 30 years. Experiences with bootleg releases of live performances and navigating music rights issues. Steve's approach to improvisation in music, particularly during live performances and recording sessions. The creative freedom Steve found in balancing spontaneous music creation with planned studio work. Inspirations behind Dream Syndicate's album covers, including their homage to classic jazz designs. Steve's take on recording technology, from analog to digital, and how it has influenced his process. The importance of capturing the immediacy of live music, and how it can surpass overproduced studio albums. Reflections on how Steve's songwriting process is influenced by his background in sports journalism, focusing on brevity and clarity. Steve's view on minimalism in songwriting, using fewer words to evoke more emotion and meaning. His thoughts on how jazz and rock influences shaped Dream Syndicate's sound and aesthetic. The evolution of his career, from making records in the 1980s to navigating the modern digital landscape. Steve's challenges with securing master rights to his older albums and his recent success in reclaiming Medicine Show. The role of collaboration in his music, particularly with new band members who bring fresh perspectives to his creative process. Steve's reflections on how the resurgence of vinyl impacts both artists and the music industry today. His thoughts on the balance between maintaining artistic integrity and the pressures from labels to produce commercially viable hits. The impact of the 2008 Universal Studios fire on master recordings and the uncertain status of some of his work. The importance of remaining adaptable in the music industry, especially with changes in distribution and technology. How Steve manages the intersection of being both a musician and his own manager, keeping both roles distinct yet complementary. The early records and mega collectibles of his career Interview wrap up Learn about Steve's releases and tours here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

how did i get here?
Episode 1428: Vicki Peterson & Sean Kelly Discuss "White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story"

how did i get here?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 74:12


Hello friends! Musician and author of White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story, Sean Kelley and Continental Drifter and Guitar player of The Bangles, Vicki Peterson are my guests for episode 1428. White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story follows ten disparate musicians from humble beginnings at a dive bar residency in Los Angeles through lineup changes, addiction, marriages, divorces, and industry letdowns. The Continental Drifters, composed of members of The Bangles, The Cowsills, The Dream Syndicate, The dB's, and more, found each because they'd been burned by the music industry and sought refuge in a freewheeling environment where they could experiment without constraint. When everything fell apart in New Orleans a decade later, they ended up with so much more. White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story Drops next Friday, Sept. 27 along with We're All Drifters: A Tribute To The Continental Drifters, a 2 CD tribute album featuring Marshall Crenshaw, Kim Richey, Rosie Flores and more. Go to continentaldriftersbook.com for book and album info. Go to continentaldrifters.com for music, photos, merch and more. We have a great conversation about the book, the journey of the Continental Drifters and more. I had a blast getting to know Vicki and Sean. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie 

WYPL Book Talk
Steve Wynn - I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True

WYPL Book Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 80:51


Steve Wynn is the founder and creative force behind the influential L.A. rock band The Dream Syndicate, which never quite made the leap to mainstream, but they were probably one of your favorite bands' favorite bands. In addition to a solo career, Steve has played with many of gene's heaviest hitters, including four albums with The Baseball Project, which also includes Peter Buck and Mike Mills of REM, Scott McGaughey of The Young Fresh Fellows, and Lita Pitmon of Filthy Friends. Steve recently published his first book, I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True: A Memoir Of Life, Music, And The Dream Syndicate, which is published by Jawbone Press. His new solo album is called Make It Right and is available from Fire Records.   

Lived Through That
Episode 61 - Steve Wynn from The Dream Syndicate

Lived Through That

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 35:27


“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we'll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. Steve Wynn from The Dream Syndicate is our guest this week to kick off our fantastic fall season! The Dream Syndicate were part of Los Angeles' “Paisley Underground” scene that also included folks like The Bangles and The Three O'Clock. Their debut album from 1982, "The Days of Wine and Roses," is considered a classic today, and kicked off a long career for Steve and the band. Steve has a new memoir that just came out, “I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True” and a new solo record to go with it, “Make It Right.” On the episode, he shares with us a story about suddenly being thrust onto a much, much larger stage in the early days of the band. Musical credits: "Molly Molly" by Blue Dot Sessions "Santa Monica" by Steve Wynn "Sing My Blues" by Steve Wynn More about Steve and his books and records can be found here. Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich
Surviving the Storm: The Resilient Journey of The Continental Drifters [Episode 217]

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 72:47


Sean Kelly & Mark Walton are this episode's guests. Sean is the author of White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story, the authorized biography of the Continental Drifters due September 27th. Mark is the band's bassist and founding member. The book follows ten disparate musicians from humble beginnings at a dive bar residency in Los Angeles through lineup changes, addiction, marriages, divorces, and industry letdowns.  The Continental Drifters, composed of members of The Bangles, The Cowsills, The Dream Syndicate, The dB's, and more, found each because they'd been burned by the music industry and sought refuge in a freewheeling environment where they could experiment without constraint. When everything fell apart in New Orleans a decade later, they ended up with so much more. Purchase a copy of the book White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters StoryPurchase a copy of the album White Noise & Lightning: The Best Of Continental DriftersPurchase the White Noise & Lightning + We Are All Drifters Tribute Album BUNDLE Visit ContinentalDriftersBook.comVisit ContinentalDrifters.comEpisode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Spot Lyte On...
Steve Wynn: a music and memoir grand slam

Spot Lyte On...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 54:30


Today, the Spotlight shines On trailblazing songwriter and now memoirist Steve Wynn.Steve first hit public consciousness in the early 1980s with his band The Dream Syndicate, frequently mentioned in the same breath as REM and The Replacements as the pioneers of American indie rock.The Dream Syndicate's initial run did not outlast the decade that birthed them, but Steve's career did, with over 30 years of solo albums and collaborations to his credit—including a relaunched Dream Syndicate in the early 2010s.Steve's latest projects are something of a pair—I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True, a memoir recounting his early life through the initial run of The Dream Syndicate, and Make It Right, a new album of music inspired by the writing and reflections for the book.Our conversation spanned Steve's formative years, his musical relationships over time, his process, roads not taken, and a glimpse into his near-term future activities, which include a bunch of time on the road promoting the book and dates with the indie rock “supergroup” The Baseball Project.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Steve Wynn's album Make It Right)–Dig DeeperVisit Steve Wynn at stevewynn.netPurchase Steve Wynn's memoir I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True from Bandcamp or AmazonPurchase Steve Wynn's album Make It Right from Fire Records, Qobuz, or Bandcamp, and listen on your streaming platform of choiceFollow Steve Wynn on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter (X)Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Mastodon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotlight On
Steve Wynn: a music and memoir grand slam

Spotlight On

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 54:30


Today, the Spotlight shines On trailblazing songwriter and now memoirist Steve Wynn.Steve first hit public consciousness in the early 1980s with his band The Dream Syndicate, frequently mentioned in the same breath as REM and The Replacements as the pioneers of American indie rock.The Dream Syndicate's initial run did not outlast the decade that birthed them, but Steve's career did, with over 30 years of solo albums and collaborations to his credit—including a relaunched Dream Syndicate in the early 2010s.Steve's latest projects are something of a pair—I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True, a memoir recounting his early life through the initial run of The Dream Syndicate, and Make It Right, a new album of music inspired by the writing and reflections for the book.Our conversation spanned Steve's formative years, his musical relationships over time, his process, roads not taken, and a glimpse into his near-term future activities, which include a bunch of time on the road promoting the book and dates with the indie rock “supergroup” The Baseball Project.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Steve Wynn's album Make It Right)–Dig DeeperVisit Steve Wynn at stevewynn.netPurchase Steve Wynn's memoir I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True from Bandcamp or AmazonPurchase Steve Wynn's album Make It Right from Fire Records, Qobuz, or Bandcamp, and listen on your streaming platform of choiceFollow Steve Wynn on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter (X)Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Mastodon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sending Signals
Mike Mills (R.E.M.)

Sending Signals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 27:34


What to say about REM? It might actually be hard for teenagers today, or even 20-somethings, to appreciate how big R.E.M. were in the 90s. For a while, even when they were reinventing themselves, or tackling themes not especially conducive to pop hits, they just seemed to keep getting bigger. They signed the most expensive record deal in history in 1996. They are one of the biggest selling bands of all time, having shifted something like 90 million albums.  Formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia, they released 15 studio albums (only one of which I don't like), before retiring with dignity in 2011. I respect them for their decision, but as a fan, would I love them to tour again? Yeah, of course I would. They have been, and still are, adamant it won't happen, but they recently reunited to perform one song for the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, which they were inducted into earlier this year. I of course ask Mike about that decision and whether they may have talked themselves into a corner over the band's future prospects.  I also wanted to ask about the status of the band's reissue campaign. They've gradually been reissuing their back-catalogue with additional material. 1997's “Up” was the latest to get the anniversary treatment, and I was curious if 2001's “Reveal” was going to be next up. Anyway, R.E.M. are one of my favourite bands and I'm so glad this happened. In addition to R.E.M. stuff we touch on Mike's recent tour with The Baseball Project, a band in which he plays alongside last episode's guest, Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate. Mike also tours with Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, another previous guest, and so we talk about their plans to perform Big Star's incredible second album “Radio City”. Let me know what you think. Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcastX: @signalspodcast

Sending Signals
Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate)

Sending Signals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 52:19


Steve Wynn is a founding member of The Dream Syndicate, a key band in the so-called Paisley Underground scene of the early 1980's. Their debut album “The Days Of Wine And Roses” was recorded in three overnight sessions and released in 1982. It's one of the great indie-rock touchstones and a phenomenal debut. The band had high-profile support slots with the likes of U2 and REM, but the rest of the 1980's saw them struggling to capitalise on their potential, and by the end of the decade they had disbanded. Steve continued to have a prolific solo career, as well as side-projects such as The Baseball Project, a supergroup featuring Mike Mills and Peter Buck of REM, who only write and perform songs about baseball. The Dream Syndicate reformed and released the first of several comeback albums in 2017. They remain an ongoing concern, but for now Steve is about to release an autobiography, charting his fascinating childhood in California, and the rise and fall of The Dream Syndicate. It's a story of record stores, college radio, tour buses, major label shenanigans, told with warmth, humour and honesty. It's also accompanied by a new solo album entitled “Make It Right”, released on the same day as, and intrinsically linked to, the book. I've probably said this a lot, but this was genuinely one of my favourite conversations I've had for the podcast. I really hope you enjoy it. Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcastX: @signalspodcast

The Lydian Spin
Episode 263: Dream Syndicate Frontman Steve Wynn

The Lydian Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 56:38


Steve Wynn, frontman of The Dream Syndicate, has released over 25 albums and had more than 300 songs recorded by artists like REM and The Black Crowes. He has played over 2000 shows in more than 25 countries. He is also known for his solo work and projects like Gutterball and The Miracle 3. Steve joins Lydia and Tim from New York to read from his book I Wouldn't Say it if Iit Wasn't True: A Memoir of Life, Music, and The Dream Syndicate.

C86 Show - Indie Pop
Steve Wynn - The Dream Syndicate

C86 Show - Indie Pop

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 64:16


Steve Wynn in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.stevewynn.net/ https://stevewynn1.bandcamp.com/merch http://jawbonepress.com/i-wouldnt-say-it-if-it-wasnt-true/ Founding member of The Dream Syndicate, whose debut album, The Days Of Wine And Roses, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the indie/alternative rock scene of the 1980s. He has also enjoyed a prolific solo career, touring the world on a regular basis and performing and recording in groups such as Danny & Dusty, Gutterball, and The Baseball Project (also featuring REM founders Mike Mills and Peter Buck). He scored two Norwegian hit TV shows, Dag and Exit, and his songs have been covered by Luna, Yo La Tengo, and Concrete Blonde, among others. I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True is his first book.

Sound Opinions
Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate & Reviews of Mdou Moctar & Finom

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 49:42


Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate for a deep dive into his early career. The hosts also review new albums by desert blues master Mdou Moctar and harmony magicians Finom.Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charityVolunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteerJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:The Dream Syndicate, "That's What You Always Say ," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby, 1982The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024Mdou Moctar, "Funeral for Justice," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024Finom, "Haircut," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024Finom, "Cyclops," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024The Dream Syndicate, "Forest For The Trees," Out of the Grey, Chrysalis, 1986The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby, 1982The Dream Syndicate, "Medicine Show," Medicine Show, A&M, 1984The Dream Syndicate, "The Side I'll Never Show," Ghost Ship, Enigma, 1988The Dream Syndicate, "The Longing," The Universe Inside, ANTI-, 2020The Bangles, "Hero Takes A Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984Joni Mitchell, "A Case of You," Blue, Warner, 1971See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE
FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE: BONUS REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE EPISODE #11

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 60:52


Hey everyone! This episode about the Roger Corman (RIP) film Slumber Party Massacre came out today, so we've decided to let everyone hear this bonus Patreon episode to celebrate Corman's legacy. And if you're enjoying this show, please consider supporting Patreon.com/RevolutionsPerMovie, where you will get the bonus episodes, stand-alone shows (like Coffee with Krummeancher & A Very Opinionated Look at URGH! A MUSIC WAR), physical goods sent out to you and to also reserve your copy of the upcoming Flexidisc with Peter Buck of R.E.M. & Vanessa Briscoe Hay of Pylon that is coming this Fall! Thanks everyone...enjoy!In this bonus episode, I'm joined by horror filmmaker Jim Hickcox & film critic Craig Wright of Split Tooth Media, who will be turning us on to the heavy metal horror that is SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 2!  We discuss the backstory behind the film, how it got changed by Roger Corman, how critical the horror movie community is, creating dance sequences in movies, famous monsters vs. fangoria, promotional items that were sent to video stores, horny boy creeps in horror movies, sequel success rate, the garage band members that are the heroes of the movie, whether a guitar with a drill on the end is the best murder device in a film ever, as well as the fact that Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate is a definite six-degree part of this film!So don't go to sleep (or go all the way) in this week's exclusive Bonus Episode of Revolutions Per Movie!LIMITED EDITION REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE SHIRT (available until June 9th 2024)revolutionspermovie.bandcamp.com Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock N Roll Pantheon
Only Three Lads: Label Spotlight - Slash Records (with Power Popper Dolph Chaney)

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 114:21


We fix our gaze upon another of the legendary record labels of the O3L era, Slash Records. Slash was formed in Los Angeles in 1978 by the late Bob Biggs. Over the course of its 22 year run as an active label, Slash released slew of classics by the likes of The Germs, X, Violent Femmes, Fear, The Blasters, Los Lobos, Rank and File, The Del Fuegos, The Gun Club, Dream Syndicate, Misfits, Robyn Hitchcock, Burning Spear, BoDeans, Faith No More, Failure, Green On Red, Grant Lee Buffalo, L7, The Chills, Rammstein, Soul Coughing, The Verlaines, and more. Boasting such an eclectic and iconic roster, how are we possibly going to pick our Top 5 songs from the label? We'd better call in the reinforcement! We'll take "Great O3L Third Lads" for $1,000, Alex. "This talented singer/songwriter just released his highly anticipated brand new album, Mug, on one of the best modern indie labels, Big Stir Records." "Who is Dolph Chaney?" Yes, this week's Third Lad is rockin' Chicagoland indie-pop singer/songwriter/guitarist Dolph Chaney, and you'll be seeing his "mug" all over in the near future, because his new album is pretty dang special. It's full of memorable melodies, indelible hooks, witty, intelligent lyrics, and playful production. Mug continues Dolph's evolution from '90s lo-fi troubadour to widescreen guitar pop auteur. Get it now at https://bigstirrecords.com/dolph-chaney. We go in depth with Dolph on his wonderful new album, critical cats, recording career, songwriting process, alliance with Big Stir and producer Nick Bertling, 2016 Jeopardy! appearance, and Mug merchandising (from mugs to...thongs??). Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stereo Embers: The Podcast
Stereo Embers The Podcast: Kip Berman (The Natvral, Pains of Being Pure At Heart)

Stereo Embers: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 82:14


"Summer of No Light" The Philadelphia-raised Kip Berman had a musical life before he was the Natvral and that life could be found in his band The Pains of Being Pure At Heart. The beloved New York outfit was around for a little over a decade, calling it a day in 2019 after four perfect albums of indie pop that brought to mind everyone from Aztec Camera to Belle and Sebastian. Berman's 2021 debut as The Natural was the scorching beauty of an album called Tethers, which, for those of you keeping score, was my favorite album of the year. His sophomore album Summer Of No Light is a straight-up killer. It's got all the howl of Basement Tapes era-Dylan and the raw pop smarts of early Dream Syndicate, and it's one of those records that grabs you from the beginning, leaving you mesmerized by its raw and tender power. I love this album. It's somehow feral and polished and it's filled with the most achingly lovely hooks you'll hear all year. www.thenatvral.bandcamp.com www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.embersarts.com Twitter: @emberseditor IG: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Sound Opinions
The Paisley Underground (The Bangles, Rain Parade), the Shangri-Las & Opinions on The Hives

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 51:16


In early ‘80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981  Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hustle
Episode 426 - Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of the Rain Parade

The Hustle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 75:02


It's always a good feeling when artists you haven't heard from in a while come back with some of their strongest work. California's Rain Parade were one of the key bands of the Paisley Underground, the name given to indie bands like the Bangles and the Dream Syndicate who were focusing on melody and steeped in Big Star and the Byrds. Their '83 debut is still a masterwork of any genre. After switching to a major label, the usual challenges ensued and the band ceased, though the members all went on to other projects. This summer sees the release of the first Rain Parade album in 38 years, Last Rays of a Dying Sun, and it might be their strongest yet. Matt and Steven join us to discuss what motivated the new album, their collaboration process, the passing of Steven's brother and original member David Roback who went on to form Mazzy Star, and much more. It'll be hard to knock this album off my best of the year list. Enjoy!  www.patreon.com/thehustlepod www.flatironrecordings.com

Go Fact Yourself
Ep. 125: A.C. Newman & Sukh Ojla

Go Fact Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 66:38


Eat a tablet, pray for great musi,c and prepare to love this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!A.C. Newman is a founding member of the band The New Pornographers. The band's newest album is Continue as a Guest, and A.C. will explain why the title was born from a sense of existential dread that he felt during the pandemic. We'll also hear about a project from A.C. that failed to get off the ground: a broadway musical set in a gritty version of the Archie comics universe (years before “Riverdale” was ever a thing).Sukh Ojla is a comedian, playwright, and author. She got her start in comedy attending a free workshop. The twist? She thought that it was to work on her writing. She stuck with comedy and also eventually became a published author with her debut novel Sunny. The only downside is that she's had to come to terms with the permanence of books compared to a stand-up set.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about companionship through music and books.Areas of expertiseA.C.: Marvel Legends action figures, the Paisley Underground, and SCTV (in particular, “5 Neat Guys”).Sukh: The movie Rocky IV, the book Eat, Pray, Love, and Greek deities.What's the difference: Jagged Little Pill.What's the difference between a claw and a talon?What's the difference between a tablet and pill?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongA.C. NewmanSukh OjlaWith guests expertsSteve Wynn, of the band The Dream Syndicate.Michael Quercio, of the band The Three O'ClockDebbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, of the band The BanglesElizabeth Gilbert, author of many books including Eat, Pray, Love and founder of The Onward Book Club.Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!