Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)

The beginning of Summer 1978 sees the release of 2 groundbreaking albums, a couple solid efforts from artists destined for future greatness and a handful of absolute clunkers! R emerges a lot happier than J after exploring releases by Talking Heads, the Rezillos, the Boomtown Rats, DEVO, Peter Gabriel, Magazine and Tom Robinson Band. Plus, a Closer look at the Dead Boys. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SmgXcT -- Email us at [email protected]

It's time to examine the Manchester, England music scene of the 70s and 80s. The only problem is that R+J know very little about it. Thankfully, Richard Temple pops in from Manchester itself to provide backup. As the show's very first guest, he schools the lads on the scene that produced bands like the Buzzcocks, the Fall, Joy Division and the Happy Mondays. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nmK4bA -- Email us at [email protected]

It's a pretty ramshackle affair as R+J fumble their way through the solo output from the members of the Cars, detouring along the way to talk about whatever pops into their pretty little heads. This might be another "for serious listeners only" episode... Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fUJwrr -- Email us at [email protected]

As the first new wave band to have a real presence on the US charts, the Cars cast a long shadow over the new wave movement of the late 70s and early 80s. R+J explore why while examining their catalog. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3lF7DLS -- Email us at [email protected]

The surprises don't stop coming in the Spring of 1978. From a minor masterpiece neither host had ever heard before to strong followup albums from bands with disappointing debuts, R and J keep on their toes as they explore albums from the Cars, Slaughter and the Dogs, Japan, the Vibrators, the Only Ones, the Stranglers and Television. Plus, a closer look at the Saints. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3v9loH5 -- Email us at [email protected]

It's time to dive deep into one of the most influential and prolific artists of the early new wave movement. Elvis Costello's first 8 albums span a wide range of styles, moods and attitudes, many of them considered stone cold classics. R+J roll up their pant legs and wade in! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3s9FXkb -- Email us at [email protected]

The hits come fast and furious in March of 1978. R finds a lot to love here while a cranky J takes solace in the fact that a beloved songwriter finally gets the backup band he deserves. Plus, a closer look at the music of the Suicide Commandos. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3rg8T9F -- Email us at [email protected]

Hey, it's the haunting, iridescent, beguiling and slightly menacing music of Kate Bush! Nuff said. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KIhW3H

Buckle up! Season two gets off to a rip-roaring start with some truly innovative albums released in January and February of 1978. R discovers the joys of Oi! while J celebrates debuts from two bands on his top 10 new wave list and one on his top 10 punk list. Plus, a closer look at the music of the Adverts. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2L49X1a

R+J chitchat about this and that, including: listener feedback, misogyny in punk, desert island picks, looking back at season one and looking ahead to season two. This episode is probably for serious listeners only - it's all talky-talk, no rocky-rock!