Delighted to be joined by guitarist Neal X on the podcast today. 

Neal was a member of 80s new wave band, Sigue Sigue Sputnik. I loved their mix of electronic sounds with punk-rock guitars. And their outrageous looks. Always thought they looked and sounded like they were from another planet. 

Since his days in Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Neal has gone on to work with some amazing musicians, including former Sex Pistol, Glen Matlock, Adam Ant and Marc Almond.

Neal discusses the making of "Love Missile F1-11" which recently celebrated its 38th year of release. I first heard this brilliant track in the opening scene Ferris Bullers Day Off, which is one of my favourite films of the 80s. Neal recalls the time when director John Hughes called him up to discuss using the track in his new film, which went on to become an all-time classic 

He also discusses his earliest musical influences and guitar heroes 

More recently, Neal formed garage rock band, The Loveless with long time collaborator and friend, Marc Almond. 

'Meet The Loveless' is out now on Cadiz Music.

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Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott Zverblis

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Synthetic Dreams title music by Chris Ibbott