The New Wave Music Podcast

Season 4, Episode 67

Susanna Hoffs has had a great career, post-Bangles, and in this episode we're going to take a listen to her new album of covers entitled "The Deep End."

And an artist that is known for his cover songs has a brand new album of original material. We take a listen to "Behind The Lens" from Paul Young.

In music news we go over new singles from Jack Hues (Wang Chung) and Andy Taylor (Duran Duran). In addition, we talk about Peter Murphy dropping out of the Bowie tribute tour and The Ocean Blue reissuing Davy Jones Locker as well as an update on an upcoming new album.

Susanna Hoffs:
https://www.susannahoffs.com/

Paul Young:
https://paul-young.com/


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Season 4, Episode 66.

On this special episode of the podcast, Steve had the opportunity to talk with Jamie West-Oram, guitarist for the iconic band The Fixx. They talk about the bands beginning, his favorites to play live and his brand new solo album, Skeleton Key.

Jamie West-Oram - Skeleton Key:
https://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Key-Jamie-West-Oram/dp/B0C6TZJ7P2

The Fixx Website:
https://www.thefixx.com/

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Season 4, Episode 65

Last year we reviewed the previous Lloyd Cole album, but now he has a brand new one, On Pain. Also The Wonderstuff frontman, Miles Hunt, has a new album as well, Things Can Change. This episode we take a deep dive into both albums.

In music news we discuss the newest single from Dave Gahan, new musical project from The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst and Budgie of Siouxsie and the Banshees and more.

Lloyd Cole - On Pain Album:
https://www.lloydcole.com/

Miles Hunt - Things Can Change Album:
https://mileshunt.bandcamp.com/album/things-can-change-2

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Season 4, Episode 64

When you think of the icons of new wave, one person is bound to come to the top the list. Yes, Howard Jones is who I'm referring to. Steve had a chance to talk to him about everything from his influences to his current tour and his latest album, Dialogue.

Howard Jones:
http://www.howardjones.com/

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Season 4, Episode 63

Sparks are at it again, so of course we're going to take a listen to their new 2023 release, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte.

And if the most you know of The Vapors is "Turning Japanese," well, you aren't alone. When we discovered they had a 2020 album, Together, we decided we better check it out.

And in music news, we talk about tours from The Church, Culture Club (with Howard Jones and Berlin) and Modern English. In addition we discuss The Cure's phenomenally successful tour, an upcoming re-release of The Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" album, the 30th anniversary of The Connells “Ring” album and finally the Darker Waves show this November in Huntington Beach, CA.


Sparks:
https://allsparks.com/

The Vapors:
http://www.thevapors.co.uk/

Darker Waves:
https://www.darkerwavesfest.com/

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Season 4, Episode 62.

For this episode we take a listen to the 2023 album Quaker City Quiet Pill from punk satirists The Dead Milkmen.

Plus, we had a chance to talk with Dean Clean, drummer for the band. We discuss the bands history, their distinct humor and all about the new album.

The Dead Milkmen:
http://www.deadmilkmen.com/

Purchase Quaker City Quiet Pills:
https://thedeadmilkmen.bandcamp.com/album/quaker-city-quiet-pills

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Season 4, Episode 61

Josie Cotton has a brand new album, 2023's Day Of The Gun, so what better time to talk with her? We discuss the controversy surrounding "Johnny Are You Queer," what she's been doing over the years and stories about this very diverse new album.

Day of the Gun album:
https://josiecottonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/day-of-the-gun

Josie's social media links:
https://www.instagram.com/josiecottonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/JosieCotton
https://josiecotton.com/

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Season 4, Episode 60

For the start of our fourth season we had the opportunity to talk with David Newton, guitarist for The Mighty Lemon Drops. We discuss that bands history, his influences and much more.

But before that, we delve into David's latest band, David Newton And Thee Mighty Angels and the 2020 album A Gateway To A Lifetime Of Disappointment.


Bandcamp:
https://theemightyangels.bandcamp.com/album/a-gateway-to-a-lifetime-of-disappointment

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/70PpgBLg6Qp9Z5MUMBhTLJ?si=BLXV6yIyRwuUbk8vcwPE-Q

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-newton-thee-mighty-angels/484089044

Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/davidnewtonandtheemightyangels

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Season 3, Episode 59

On this episode, we're going to take a listen to the 2020 album Citizens Of Boomtown from The Boomtown Rats, followed by two EPs from Nik Kershaw, named Songs From The Shelf Vol. 1 (2022) and 2 (2023).

And in music news, we discuss a recent Hoodoo Gurus concert we attended, new singles from Pretenders, Lloyd Cole, and Ian Donaldson from H20. In addition there's a deluxe reissue of the latest Fixx album and a double album, The Lexicon Of Love Live, from ABC. Also a quick recap on T-Bone going to Cruel World.

The Boomtown Rats:
https://www.theboomtownratsofficial.com/

Nik Kershaw:
https://www.nikkershaw.net/

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Season 3, Episode 58

We've reviewed albums for many artists that haven't released new material in many years, sometimes decades, and that will be the case with this episode. First up we're going to listen to the newest from Everything But The Girl and their 2023 release Fuse, and after that we'll discuss the latest from Natalie Merchant, Keep Your Courage, also released in 2023.

As for music news, Kate Bush has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, there's a new live album from The Connells (their first), Andy Partridge has a new band - The 3 Club Men - and new material from Oingo Boingo Former Members. Not to be left out, Garbage has a cover of Siouxsie and the Banshees' Cities In Dust.

Everything But The Girl:
https://ebtg.com/

Natalie Merchant:
https://www.nataliemerchant.com/

Oingo Boingo Former Members - Still Alive EP:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C438YDVL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=oingo+boingo+former+members+still+alive&qid=1683691809&sr=8-1

The Connells:
https://www.theconnells.com

Garbage cover of Cities in Dust:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgAujpyDyTM

3 Club Men:
https://m.facebook.com/the3clubmen/

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