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

It's all come down to this! Season one of the podcast goes out with a bang as R+J reveal the top ten albums of 1977 (as determined by you, the Deep Dive listeners). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39p2umM

There's only one week left to vote for the top albums of 1977. Having trouble deciding? R+J are here to help! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f9qBH5

Now that they've examined every punk and new wave album released in 1977, R+J each pick 2 that they believe deserve a closer look. Join the lads as they dive deep into releases from Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Sparks, Ultravox and the Saints. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/322vwV0

Quite possibly the most influential punk band you've never heard, Wire definitely deserve a closer look into their unique take on punk, post-punk, proto-goth, pop and dance music. The lads marvel at Wire's evolution while examining their first 9 albums. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dzjJ4Y

The last months of 1977 see the release of two of the most influential punk albums ever, as well as debuts from 7 up-and-comers and a whole slew of albums from old favorites. R+J also reveal some exciting news about upcoming episodes to help wrap up season one of the podcast. Plus: a closer look at the Sex Pistols. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ikbieD

It's our most contentious episode yet as Iggy Pop superfan R tries to get a sceptical J to see the error of his non-Iggy-loving ways. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hy4utt

The Summer of '77 is the best season yet for punk music! R identifies the first true post-punk release while J discovers an album that instantly lands in his Punk Rock Hall of Fame. Plus: a closer look at Richard Hell, Television and Johnny Thunder and the Heartbreakers. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/31UmIAT

Those messy lads spill the beans again! R+J count down their top ten favorite punk bands, introducing each other to previously unfamiliar artists along the way. Fun is had, hearts are warmed, horizons are broadened... Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QvnC09

This month's deep dive zeros in on the Stranglers - and who better to lead the conversation than J, whom Spotify has identified as being in the top 1% of Stranglers fans in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD...? (True story!) R tags along for the ride. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XUpyU1

Spring of 1977 sees the release of only a few LPs, but they're all notable ones! R+J examine the debut albums from 4 iconic British punk bands. Plus, to fill the time, the lads take a deep dive into the catalog of the Clash. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/308vv01