King Kurt are a legendary 80s psychobilly and punk band. They formed in '81 and Smeg took over vocals from ’82. They had a chart hit with Destination Zululand which saw them go on Top Of The Pops and tour the UK and Europe. They’ve been signed to Stiff Records and Polydor and also had a string of hits in the indie chart.They are infamous for their nutty gigs where there’d be food fights, nudity, baked beans and shaving foam everywhere, fans having their heads shaved and people being strapped to a wheel of misfortune onstage.If you enjoy Way Out Radio, support us by joining our fan club: www.wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub

Welcome to podcast 31 of Way Out Radio! This week we speak to Itch from the band The King Blues and also new project Pho Queue Crew. He’s a prolific poet, songwriter and performer and passionate protester. Initially inspired by Public Enemy, The Clash and The Specials he’s described his sound as rebel street music. Join our fan club for just £5 per month: wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub You'll get a t-shirt and cd!

Oi Oi Rudies! Los Fastidios are an Italian ska band who recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. They have just completed a UK tour and released their new album 'XXX Number of The Beat'!Lead singer Enrico formed the band in Verona (north east of Italy) in late 1991. He's a well-known figure on the punk rock and ska scene, and founder of the independent label KOB Records.Since the beginning of 2019 Elisa Dixan (tourmanager of the band since 2012) is also a regular guest vocalist on stage. Elisa released two 7" EP in 2018 and 2019 titled "Elisa Dixan Sings Los Fastidios" Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.If you enjoy listening to Way Out Radio, please consider subscribing as a fan! You'll get goodies!www.wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub

Today we welcome to the show Jeff from Naked Raygun, they’re a band considered to be incredibly important in the history of Chicago punk credited with creating the unique Chicago sound. They’ve released 6 albums and supported Foofighters, Offspring and Stiff Little Fingers. Vocalist Jeff Pezatti is with us today and he was also in the band Big Black.Support by joining our fan club for £5 per month and get a CD and t-shirt! www.wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub

This week Brazilian/ Danish garage rock duo The Courettes join us to talk about the release of their third album ‘Back In Mono’ on Damaged Goods Records.The band mix fuzzy rock 'n' roll with ‘60s girl group pop reminiscent of Phil Spector's wall of sound. Think The Ronettes meets The Ramones.Their new LP was released on the 15th October and The Courettes played an 18 date tour of the UK. The album has a 4-star review in the new issue of Mojo.If you enjoy Way Out Radio, join our fan club for just £5 per month! www.wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub

Today we welcome to the show Carroll Thompson the Queen of Lovers Rock. She's celebrating 40 years since her seminal album 'Hopelessly in Love' which sold over 1 million copies at the time. She's also arranged and provided vocals for Michael Jackson, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Pet Shop Boys, B.B. King, Annie Lennox.IF YOU ENJOY THE SHOW, PLEASE SUPPORT US BY JOINING OUR FAN CLUB FOR JUST £5 PER MONTH. WWW.WAYOUTRADIO.COM/PRODUCT/FANCLUB

There's a lot to fit on this week's Way Out Radio! First up we give our Band Of The Month Award to The Dub Pistols! Paula meets up with lead singer of the band Barry Ashworth for an interview just before they both take to the skies for their charity wing walk! Thanks to the Way Out Radio listeners we've raised over £1000 for Tonic Musicians Mental Health. Joining this amount with the other wing walkers involved, the grand total has now reached over £32,000!Also on this week's show, a quick interview with Romeo of The Magic Numbers as they celebrate 15 years since their debut album with a show at Camden's Electric Ballroom. And an interview with David Jaymes of The Leyton Buzzards!If you enjoy the show, join the fan club for just £5 per month: wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub

This week the fabulous Carol Hodge joins us to discuss her new album 'The Crippling Space Between'. She chats to Paula about life as a DIY musician and shares her unique experience as a piano player with a limb difference. Carol talks about auditioning for Steve Ignorant's band and touring the world performing Crass songs. She also breaks down songs from her highly acclaimed new album.If you enjoy Way Out Radio, join our fan club: wayoutradio.com/product/fanclub

Gizz Butt is an incredible guitarist who started out in punk band The Destructors in 1982, he went on to become guitarist in The Prodigy, The Fields Of The Nephilim and for Steve Ignorant (Crass). Gizz played an essential role in fusing punk and metal in the crossover movement of the 90s and early 2000s. His own band Janus Stark had a hit with ‘Every little thing counts’ and they are back this year with a new album and have been confirmed to play Rebellion fest.JOIN OUR FAN CLUB! WAYOUTRADIO.COM/PRODUCT/FANCLUB Only £5 per month to support the show and get a free t-shirt!

He's an American hip hop producer, radio host, and official DJ for GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan who has worked with P. Diddy, Mobb Deep, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes and many others. Go to: djsymphony.com to download his music or join his incredible DJ school. DJ Paula Frost followed DJ Symphony's school throughout the lockdown, greatly improving her skills on the decks. Now DJ Symphony joins Paula for an excellent show full of big stories and great laughs over DJ life!