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In honor of the last Friday of Black History Month, all songs in this set are by Black artists and bands that feature Black musicians.
Mostly dream and synthpop starting out with some newer songs, also features a mix of Japanese and Mexican artists. We end off the show with a celebration of the last Monday of January with "Blue Monday" by New Order.
Older recorded show from October, solid mix of older and newer music. Overall, synth-heavy, high-energy music from a mix of genres and featuring artists such as Cocteau Twins, the Clash, and The Sugarcubes.
The first first show of 2026, all New Wave for the New Year! Due to technical difficulties the first 3-4 minutes was cut off, please keep that in mind when you start listening.
All 90's ethereal goth music, mellow and melodic to go with the recent stormy weather. The show ends with "Open" by The Cure as a tribute to longtime guitarist Perry Bamonte who passed away on the 24th
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It was never a phase.
Join Gianna for Wax and Wane, a two-hour deep dive into the best of post-punk, new wave, and beyond. Inspired by the Cocteau Twins song…
Tune in to hear iconic artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, and The Smiths. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sound, Wax and Wane delivers the perfect blend of classics and personal favorites.
Catch it on Pirate Cat Radio—KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos, KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz, and KVBE 91.1 FM Portland.