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Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 54 "Keep Dancing"Welcome to Retrosonic Podcast Episode 54 "Keep Dancing" which features just a small selection of some of the great new music that's found it's way to us this year including The Courettes, Peter Perrett, The Prisoners, The Jackets, The Everlasting Yeah, The Guy Hamper Trio, The Woggles, Flesh For Lulu and more... Check out Retro Man Blog at the link below for the full tracklisting and more information, please kindly check out our featured Bands, Artists and Record Labels - buy their records, see them play live, support Independent music!
Cover Star: Flavia of The Courettes, photo by Lennon Couri. Retrosonic...
2024-11-211h 13
Retrosonic PodcastDJ Scratchy Sounds: Photo Tales with The Clash & Joe Strummer & The MescalerosRetrosonic Podcast is back with very special guest Barry Myers otherwise known as DJ Scratchy Sounds discussing his excellent limited edition photobook "Road-Eyes 20-20 Double Vision: Photo Tales with The Clash and The Mescaleros". In this thoroughly entertaining episode, Scratchy discusses his early days as a tour DJ and his residency at Dingwalls Dancehall as Punk exploded in London. He explains how he got to tour with The Clash and some of the great support acts he saw along the way such as Bo Diddley and The Cramps. There's his part in some legendary gigs such as the 1978 Rock Against...
2024-09-031h 31
Retrosonic PodcastTom Powell of Def.fo and Michael Head & The Red Elastic BandIn our latest Retrosonic Podcast interview special we welcome Tom Powell, the man behind def.fo and contender for one of our albums of the year, "Eternity". You might recognise Tom as the bassist with former Shack and Pale Fountains frontman Mick Head's latest outfit, Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band and here, in a thoroughly entertaining show, Tom discusses the concept behind def.fo and the superb album "Eternity", some of the varied musical influences that helped to shape the sound and the contributors that played their part in creating one of the best albums of 2023, a concise and...
2023-12-0340 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 53 "Play It Cool"Welcome to Episode 53 of Retrosonic Podcast, featuring 20 superb new songs by some of our favourite international Bands and Artists from as far afield as Canada, Sardinia, France, America, Sweden, Indonesia and Turkey including Big Boss Man, Jim Jones All Stars, Melody Fields, Jah Wobble (featuring Jon Klein), Pascal Comelade & The Limiñanas, Pete International Airport (featuring Rachel Goswell), Elephant Stone, Les Kitschenette's, Crayola Eyes, Jetstream Pony, Hipbone Slim & The Kneejerks, Gaye Su Akyol, def.fo, Spiders, Palooka 5, The Sound of Pop Art, The Hangee 5, Tiny Flaws (featuring Florence Joelle), The Masonics and The Guy Hamper Trio.
Featured record label Spinout N...
2023-11-211h 12
Retrosonic PodcastDuncan Reid "And It's Goodbye From Him..."Following our feature on Duncan Reid & The Big Heads final bittersweet show at The Lexington, we invite Duncan into the Retrosonic Podcast virtual studio to get the lowdown on the shock decision to hang up his purple Duncanbacker bass for the very last time. The announcement came just as he released his fifth and arguably best album to date "And It's Goodbye From Him..." calling time on a musical career that started off in 1976 with spells in The Matinee Idols and The Hollywood Killers before a move to London at the very start of the U.K. Punk explosion in 1977...
2023-10-231h 18
Retrosonic PodcastMusic Photographer Paul Slattery Part 2: Link Wray, Yardbirds, Stevie Wonder, Others, Grateful DeadIn part 2 of our chat with legendary music photographer Paul Slattery we cover what it was like growing up in West London in the mid-60's during the heyday of the British Beat and R'n'B scenes of Twickenham, Richmond and Ealing. We talk about the Eel Pie Island museum, the much-missed local venues and of seeing a young Stevie Wonder in concert in nearby Sunbury in 1966. There's the impact of his schoolmates The Others and their one and only single released by Fontana "Oh Yeah!" and he updates us on their reunion shows and current musical projects. Paul pays tribute...
2023-07-281h 05
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 52 "It's Clappin' Time!"Welcome to Episode 52 of Retrosonic Podcast, a Brexit-busting selection of 22 superb new International releases from as far afield as America, Denmark, Scotland, Sweden, Canada, England, France and Japan - strictly minimum chat and maximum Rock 'n' Roll..! We've got tracks from Jim Jones All Stars, The Courettes, Vannas Kasino, The Jack Cades, Ian Person, The Masonics, The Guy Hamper Trio, The Jackal IV, Chris Casey, Gatuplan, Ian Kay, Stupidity, Per Svensson, The Priscillas, The Sensation Seekers, The Jukeez, The Sleazoids, The Voo-Dooms, The Routes, French Boutik, Rattanson and Popincourt. Please support the bands, musicians, record companies and artists by checking...
2023-07-191h 11
Retrosonic PodcastMusic Photographer Paul Slattery Part 1: The Smiths, Joy Division, Penetration, Subhumans & More...Welcome to this special edition of Retrosonic Podcast where we talk to the legendary music photographer Paul Slattery about some of the recent books and records to use some of his iconic pictures. There's Johnny Marr's new book "Marr's Guitars" and Paul pays tribute to The Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke who sadly passed away recently. There's news of Paul's recent meeting with Mona Soyoc from KaS Product in France and their new compilation album. Penetration and Invisible Girls frontwoman Pauline Murray has included some of Paul's photos in her promising forthcoming autobiography "Life's A Gamble". Then there's the comprehensive Subhumans...
2023-07-081h 11
Retrosonic PodcastMichael Bradley of The UndertonesIn the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast we welcome Mickey Bradley, bassist of The Undertones prior to their "Celebrating 45 Years of Teenage Kicks Tour" (or a 'series of weekends away' according to Mickey). We discuss his excellent book "Teenage Kicks: My Life as an Undertone" (Omnibus Press) and he picks some of his favourite songs and music that had an impact on the early days of The Undertones. Sadly, we recorded the episode the day that Seymour Stein passed away, so Mickey pays tribute to his former Sire Records label boss and picks his favourite Sire Records release. Throughout the...
2023-04-101h 30
Retrosonic PodcastDennis Lyxzén of Refused, Fake Names and The (International) Noise ConspiracyIn this latest special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we welcome one of our favourite vocalists and frontmen Dennis Lyxzén, to discuss his latest project Fake Names - a collaboration with some well known names from the Washington D.C. Hardcore Punk scene, Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion, Dag Nasty), Michael Hampton (Embrace, S.O.A.), Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys) and Brendan Canty (Fugazi, Rites of Spring). Dennis explains how he ended up in a band with some of his musical heroes, their impressive heritage and how he first discovered American Hardcore Punk. He also touches on the s...
2023-04-021h 22
Retrosonic PodcastLeigh Heggarty on Wingmen and Ruts DCSteve from Retro Man Blog chats to Ruts DC guitarist Leigh Heggarty on the phenomenal reaction to the new Wingmen tour and critically acclaimed debut album. Wingmen is the superb new collaboration featuring Leigh on guitar, Baz Warne from The Stranglers on vocals and guitar, Paul Gray of The Damned on bass, Marty Love from Johnny Moped on drums and Rob Coombes from Supergrass on the keyboards and Leigh explains how this lockdown project took off and exceeded all expectations. Leigh also updates us on the latest Ruts DC news including upcoming tour dates and the forthcoming LP "ElectAcoustic Vol. 2"...
2023-02-1200 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 51 "2022 You're Wondering Now" with Buddy AscottWelcome to Episode 51 of Retrosonic Podcast where we welcome former drummer with The Chords Buddy Ascott into the 'studio' on New Year's Eve to look back on 2022. Buddy, now playing with The Fallen Leaves, is currently writing his memoirs and he treats us to a reading from a chapter about an unfortunate incident in Guildford Civic Hall in 1979 involving The Undertones, Jimmy Pursey and some ex-Sex Pistols. He also talks about more recent gig experiences which include drumming with The 79ers as special guests at The Vapors' weekend event at the iconic Portmeirion village, location of the cult TV show...
2023-01-081h 29
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 50 "Something New"Welcome to this milestone episode of Retrosonic Podcast - yes we've made it to 50 shows so thank you all for your support over the last ten years or so, it is very much appreciated. Of course thanks also to the great bands, artists and record labels who have been producing so such excellent new music that keeps us so busy! So, here's a little Xmas gift for you to celebrate 2022 with - 18 new releases which prove that despite all the hardships of the past year - nothing has stopped the creative force of these fantastic musicians. We've got superb new...
2022-12-231h 00
Retrosonic PodcastDamian O'Neill Live Q&A from The Social with Ann ScanlonWe captured a great evening's entertainment at Damian O'Neill's Q&A at the Heavenly Social on November 6th to promote his excellent new LP "An Crann" hosted by Brian O'Neill of Dimple Disc Records and music journalist Ann Scanlon. As well as the story behind the record and its influences, Damian also discussed various anecdotes from his time with The Undertones, That Petrol Emotion and The Everlasting Yeah. As well as tales of The Undertones on Top of The Pops, touring with The Clash and news of the forthcoming That Petrol Emotion box-set, we also find out how Damian nearly...
2022-11-1000 min
Retrosonic PodcastEel Pie Island Museum - The Legacy of The Thames Delta 60's British Beat and R'n'B ExplosionIn the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast, Steve from Retro Man Blog and Buddy Ascott of The Fallen Leaves are on location at the excellent Eel Pie Island Museum in Twickenham in the company of museum curator Michele Whitby and music historian Pete Watt. We discuss the rich musical heritage of what has become known as the Thames Delta and the birthplace of 60's British Beat and R'n'B, focusing on the legendary Eel Pie Island Hotel and some of the famous acts who played there. From it's opening night in 1956 and the Trad Jazz of Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and...
2022-09-081h 06
Retrosonic PodcastSuzi MoonIn our latest interview special we catch up with Suzi Moon following her show at Bannerman's in Edinburgh and welcome her into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio for a thoroughly enjoyable jaunt through her career as a musician and life as a music fan. We talk about her love of the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, where she was soon to appear, and her affinity with European and U.K audiences. Suzi then takes us on an entertaining journey from her upbringing in Southern California and the influence of her older sister on Suzi becoming a musician, inviting her to join...
2022-08-141h 47
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 49 "A Tonic For The Soul" - New Release SpecialSteve from Retro Man Blog picks out 21 of the best new Garage Rock, Psych, Indie, Power Pop and Punk releases from as far apart as the U.K., Canada, Sweden, Italy, USA, Japan and the Medway Delta! Includes spotlights on some of our favourite record labels Spinout Nuggets, Chaputa, Beluga and Damaged Goods and the episode is packed with killer tracks from former Prisoners frontman Graham Day's debut solo album, The Coolies featuring special guests Clem Burke from Blondie and Kathy Valentine from The Go-Go's and an unreleased song from Les Envahisseurs. Then there's Mimi & The Miseries, The Sound Station...
2022-08-071h 06
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 48 "Why Don't You Smile Now?" with special guests Buddy Ascott & Rob GreenSteve from Retro Man Blog welcomes special guests Buddy Ascott and Rob Green from The Fallen Leaves into the studio to discuss their upcoming tribute and fundraising show in the memory of the Deerstalker hat wearing guitar legend Don Craine of Downliners Sect at The Half Moon in Putney on Sunday August 21st. To help raise awareness of this very special event, Damaged Goods Records have kindly granted us an exclusive play of a brand new Thee Headcoats Sect song featuring Billy Childish, Bruce Brand and original Downliners Sect band member Keith Grant. This episode also features news of Buddy's...
2022-08-041h 13
Retrosonic PodcastThe GruesomesFor this very special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we caught up with all four members of the legendary Canadian Garage Rock band The Gruesomes as they rehearsed for their upcoming debut London show at Weirdsville on July 2nd, hard to believe this will be the first time the band have ever played the U.K. since forming in Montreal back in 1985. In this comprehensive and thoroughly entertaining show, singers and guitarists Bobby Beaton and Gerry Alvarez, bassist John Davis and drummer John Knoll take us on a wild ride from their formation in 1985, their split in 1990 and right up to...
2022-06-221h 25
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 47 "This Is No Audition" with Rock Photographer Paul SlatteryWelcome to Retrosonic Podcast Episode 47 where Steve is joined by Rock Photographer Paul Slattery to discuss "Retrospectively Yours", the excellent new compilation from Ronnie Mayor of The Tours, the criminally underrated, short-lived Power Pop/New Wave band who Paul first photographed and championed way back in 1979. There's a special feature on the album which highlights Ronnie's songwriting skills with The Tours and Da Biz and we pick a selection of songs from both bands. Steve talks about another great night of conversation at The Exchange in Twickenham hosted by Gary Crowley with his special guests Debsey Wykes from Dolly Mixture...
2022-02-221h 22
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 46 "Stupidly Happy" with special guest Buddy AscottIn Episode 46 of Retrosonic Podcast, Steve from Retro Man Blog welcomes The Chords & The Fallen Leaves drummer Buddy Ascott for an update on his recent musical adventures. We cover The 79'ers tour with The Vapors, recent shows with The Fallen Leaves and his production work with Proper. There's also news on his charity bass drum skin which he is getting signed by as many famous drummers as possible to auction for the Roll Out The Barrel water-aid trust. So far there's the signatures of Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Clem Burke of Blondie, Rick Buckler of The Jam, John Maher...
2022-02-081h 32
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 45 "Waking Up The Band"Happy Xmas and a big thank you to all Retro Man Blog and Retrosonic Podcast subscribers and listeners, we really do appreciate the support. After all, this is just a hobby to promote some of the fantastic bands, artists and independent record labels that are keeping us all entertained in these difficult times so your continued support is what makes it all worthwhile. Anyway, I sincerely hope you've enjoyed the music and hopefully you've discovered some new favourite bands along the way! So here's a little Xmas gift to say "thank you" - our latest Retrosonic Podcast which features 21 superb...
2021-12-231h 12
Retrosonic PodcastPresenting the fabulous CourettesWelcome to the brand new Retrosonic Podcast "Presenting The Fabulous Courettes". In this comprehensive and highly entertaining episode, I talk to Flavia and Martin of The Courettes as they reflect on their hugely successful seventeen date U.K. tour and the amazing reaction to their latest album "Back In Mono". In part one, backstage at The Lexington, we cover the pressures of dealing with the lockdown, livestreams, the story behind their own Starr Sounds studio, the influence of a fifteen year old singer in Japan and why the album was mixed in Tokyo and the hunt for that elusive wall...
2021-11-191h 29
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 44 "Sonic Love" - New Release SpecialWelcome to "Sonic Love" Episode 44 of Retrosonic Podcast, which is another decidedly 'non-retro' show featuring some superb brand new international Rock 'n' Soul, Punk, Indie, Fuzzed-up Garage Rock, Psych and Power Pop releases from France, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, USA and the UK including The Stranglers, The Limiñanas, Subway Sect, The Shadracks, Ben Edge, Autoramas, Ian Person, Pablo Matisse, Killer Kin, The Sound Station, Stompin' Riff Raffs, The Sellwoods, Channel Three, The Membranes, The Jack Cades, Sounds Incarcerated, Slogan, The Glorias & The DeRellas. Listen in and celebrate the creative talents and spirit of some of our favourite musicians, record companies a...
2021-09-161h 11
Retrosonic PodcastGary Crowley "Lost 80's Vol. 2" Talk and Q&AOn Sunday August 1st we went along to our favourite record store Sounds of The Suburbs in Ruislip to see Gary Crowley, the legendary DJ, TV and Radio show presenter, A&R man, schoolboy music journalist and former receptionist at the NME - give a talk and Q&A session to promote his excellent new compilation "Lost 80's Volume 2: 1980-1986". This has just been released via Demon Records as a beautifully packaged 65 track 4 CD deluxe edition all housed in a hardback cover including a lavishly illustrated booklet packed full of photos, notes and background information. The tracklist itself features an...
2021-08-051h 20
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 43 "Kiss Me, I'm Vaccinated"Welcome to Episode 43 of Retrosonic Podcast "Kiss Me, I'm Vaccinated" which is another non-retro show featuring 20 superb brand new International Garage Rock 'n' Soul, Punk, Indie, Psych and Power Pop releases from France, Spain, Sweden, Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland and the UK. Listen in and celebrate the creative talents and spirit of some of our favourite musicians, record companies and artists who are producing such great music in these difficult times. We kick off with the Garage Rock 'super-group' The Sanitizers, who provide us with this episode's title track and we spotlight Time & Matter Recordings with two new U.K...
2021-06-141h 13
Retrosonic PodcastThe Delmonas & Thee Headcoatees "Girlsville: Queens of The Medway Delta" with Saskia HollingFor episode 17 of our Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Saskia Holling to discuss her new book "Girlsville: The Story of The Delmonas & Thee Headcoatees" which is out now on Spinout Publications. Saskia talks about the process of writing the book itself along with the history and legacy of both groups and each of the band members. We also find out more about Saskia, her own music with Sally Skull, Lord Rochester and Big Russ Wilkins & Lightnin' Hollings and her fanzine "Heavy Flow" along with encounters with Kim Fowley and the impact of seeing Poison Ivy of The Cramps. We then...
2021-05-281h 34
Retrosonic PodcastGaye (Advert) Black, Artist & Former Bassist with The AdvertsFor the latest episode of our Lockdown Lowdown Podcast series we welcome former bassist with The Adverts, Gaye Black into the virtual Retrosonic studio to discuss her life in Music and Art. In this thoroughly entertaining episode, Gaye takes us on a musical journey from growing up in a small town in north Devon and discovering music for the first time to buying her first record. We then discover what lured her into Rock 'n' Roll and what inspired her to play the bass. There are tales of her experiences of moving to London, being right at the heart of...
2021-05-131h 36
Retrosonic PodcastInge Johansson of Gatuplan & The (International) Noise ConspiracyFor the latest episode of our special Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome former bassist with The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Inge Johansson into the virtual Retrosonic studio to discuss the excellent debut album "Kampen Går Vidare!" by his new solo project Gatuplan. In this thoroughly entertaining chat, Inge takes on a musical journey from the isolation of growing up in a small town in the north of Sweden to finding hope and creative inspiration in the music of Heavy Metal and Punk Rock. There are his first forays into becoming a musician and the early influences on his bass playing. T...
2021-04-271h 40
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 42 "The After-Party After The Party From Hell"Welcome to Episode 42 of Retrosonic Podcast entitled "The After-Party After The Party From Hell" which is another non-retro show featuring 19 Brexit-busting brand new International releases from Brazil, Italy, France, Canada, America, UK, Portugal, Ireland, Berlin and of course, the Medway Delta! Listen in and celebrate the creative talents and spirit of some of our favourite musicians, record companies and artists who are producing such great music in these difficult times. In this episode we spotlight the new Vinyl Singles Club from our good friends at Spinout Nuggets Records with The Embrooks, The Pastel Waves, The Link Quartet and The Hannah...
2021-04-1558 min
Retrosonic PodcastThe Rhythm Method Part 1 with Buddy AscottWe welcome Buddy Ascott (former drummer with The Chords, currently with The Fallen Leaves) into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio to discuss that often overlooked and undervalued component of a band - the Rhythm Section... Buddy nominates five of his favourite drummers, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell, Chris Sharrock, Pete Thomas and Topper Headon and he talks us through some highlights of their playing. Find out who features in our top ten chart of iconic Bassists and to top it all off there's even a quiz to name twenty superb Bass intros. For full track-listing and answers to the quiz please...
2021-04-081h 42
Retrosonic Podcast5 Billion In Diamonds with Butch Vig, James Grillo & Andy JenksWelcome to the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast "Music From The Edge of the Universe: The 5 Billion In Diamonds Story". We welcome founder members, the legendary producer and drummer with Garbage Butch Vig, Bristol UK producer Andy Jenks and UK DJ James Grillo to hear the definitive and fascinating story on how this star-studded Transatlantic project came to fruition. The band's second LP "Divine Accidents" (Make Records) was our Album of The Year 2020 and it's another imaginary soundtrack to another imaginary film - a dazzling sonic and cinematic mix of Psych Rock and Folk sounds. It features the same stellar...
2021-02-191h 52
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 41 "Nosferatu Elegant Debauchery"Welcome to "Nosferatu Elegant Debuchery", episode 41 of Retrosonic Podcast and it's another totally non-retro show featuring some more superb new music from Oh! Gunquit, Baby Shakes, Groovy Uncle (featuring Miss Modus), Autoramas, The Len Price 3, 5 Billion in Diamonds (featuring Ebbot Lundberg), Dragon Welding, Eileen Gogan & The Instructions, Hederosgruppen, Mattias Barjed, Ian Person, Jetstream Pony, The Folk Devils, Spizzenergi, The Nettelles, OHMS, Keller Machine, The Dupont Circles, The Know Escape, Human Toys, The Ace, Jonny Magus & The Bursting Bubbles, The In-Fuzzed and Dirt Royal So, pour yourself a drink, turn up the volume, sit back and enjoy Episode 41! For full tracklisting...
2020-12-201h 09
Retrosonic PodcastThe Galileo 7 - Ten Years Anniversary Special with Allan Crockford & Viv BonselsTo continue our celebrations of the 10 Year Anniversary of The Galileo 7, we welcome back Allan Crockford and Viv Bonsels from the band to discuss their impressive back catalogue. Allan and Viv give us an album-by-album guide, picking out some of their favourite and most evocative songs. Along the way we discuss their song-writing process and some of the highlights of their time in The Galileo 7. Features a selection of superb tracks from all six of their albums. Don't forget to check out our first special Galileo 7 episode where Allan and Viv give us a track-by-track guide to their 7th and...
2020-12-131h 10
Retrosonic PodcastBaby ShakesFor this very special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we are very pleased to welcome Claudia, Mary and Judy from Baby Shakes, New York's finest purveyors of pure Punk Power Pop into the virtual studio to discuss the band's history and influences. We chat about what it's like in New York for bands during lockdown, how the girls met, what inspired them to form a band and their song-writing process. We learn about some of the great musicians and artists they have gigged with and their favourite countries to play, including a special section on their affinity with Japan. Along the...
2020-12-061h 40
Retrosonic PodcastThe Galileo 7 "Decayed" New LP Track by Track Guide with Allan Crockford & Viv BonselsWelcome to the first of two very special Retrosonic Podcast episodes dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of our favourite Psych Pop outfit The Galileo 7. Band-members Allan Crockford and Viv Bonsels discuss their superb brand new album of cover versions "Decayed", which is out now on their own Fools Paradise label. We go through the album track by track and find out the reasons behind the choice of songs and of course, give them a spin. This Podcast release comes with a bonus track not found on the album and a section on the Lockdown Sessions which saw Viv and Allan...
2020-12-011h 07
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 9 with Ian Greensmith (A.K.A. Vic Templar) of The DentistsFor Episode 9 of our special Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Ian Greensmith into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. Ian, a.k.a. Vic Templar, Herbie Greensmith, Vic Flange or just Ian Smith is not only a man of many names he's also a man of many talents as drummer with Medway Indie legends The Dentists, Armitage Shanks, Ye Ascoyne D'Ascoynes, The Dirty Contacts, Sine Waves, Rubberman 12 and The Nuevo Ramon 5. He's also a DJ, one of the promoters of The Fratcave club night and Beatwave Weekenders, author of the hilarious semi-autobiographical "Taking Candy From a Dog", keen gardener, badger watcher...
2020-11-271h 50
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 8 with DJ Jawa Jones of Wanita MusicIn episode 8 of our special "Lockdown Lowdown" series we welcome DJ Jawa Jones from Monoloco Mixtape and Wanita into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. Wanita is the Indonesian word for woman and is also the name of a night Jawa Jones founded and still runs in London with the idea to promote women in music and offer a platform for female DJs to showcase their talents. Jawa enjoys digging in dusty old record stores searching for weird and wonderful music from across the globe, so in this episode expect to hear a delightful mix of her eclectic choices of 60's...
2020-11-191h 22
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 7 with Damian O'Neill of The UndertonesFor Episode 7 of our Lockdown Lowdown series I am delighted to welcome Damian O'Neill, guitarist with The Undertones, That Petrol Emotion, The Everlasting Yeah and (as Damian confesses) "guitar gunslinger for hire"! I wanted to find out more information about his recent collaboration with the excellent New York based Power Pop band Baby Shakes and their brand new single "Sweet 'n' Sour", a stomping version of a track from Damian's own solo album "Refit Revise Reprise". Damian and his Undertones colleague, drummer Billy Doherty produce and play on the single which also features a cover of the Undertones "Really Really"...
2020-11-0843 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 40 "A Primitive Psychosis"In this special "non-retro" Retrosonic, Steve from Retro Man Blog selects 22 brand new releases from some of his favourite new International bands and artists alongside some superb fresh material from a few old favourites such as The Damned, Wire, The Go-Go's and The Fleshtones too. There's great music from BMX Bandits and The Sensible Gray Cells, Power Pop and New Wave from The Speedways, The Vapors, Treasures of Mexico and Phil Hendriks, Medway Garage Rock from Wild Billy Childish & CTMF and The High Span, French grooves from The Limiñanas, Ian Kay and Popincourt, Post-Punk from The Cult Figures and O...
2020-09-261h 14
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 6: Ian Person of The Soundtrack of Our Lives & Union Carbide ProductionsIn Episode 6 of our special Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Ian Person into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. We take an entertaining and in-depth journey through Ian's musical life - not only as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer but as an enthusiastic music fan. We go back to Ian's earliest musical memories - from the very first record he bought, the first gig he went to and the first band he formed. He discusses his favourite albums, 7" singles and the influences on his guitar playing. There's also some of his own memorable shows and tales of touring with Robert...
2020-08-041h 30
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 5: Duncan Reid of The Boys & The Big HeadsIn Episode 5 of our special Retrosonic Podcast "Lockdown Lowdown" series we welcome Duncan Reid, formerly the bassist with original melodic Punk Pop legends The Boys and currently performing and recording with his own band The Big Heads. In this thoroughly enjoyable romp through Duncan's life we go right back to his earliest childhood musical memories to discover his first exposure to Rock & Roll, the first record he bought with his own pocket money and the first gig he went to. There are examples of his favourite singles and albums along with the artists and gigs that have had an impact...
2020-07-261h 20
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 4: Mike & Elsa of The Jack CadesIn this episode of our Retrosonic Podcast Lockdown Lowdown series we welcome Mike and Elsa from one of our favourite new groups, The Jack Cades, following the release of their superb second album "Perfect View". Mike and Elsa take us on a musical trip through some of their favourite albums, singles, gigs, happenings and people that had an influence on their own impressive work with Thee Vicars, The Baron Four, The Missing Souls and of course most recently with The Jack Cades. Generously soundtracked by some of their favourite songs including Nirvana, The Milkshakes, The Masonics, Rodriguez, The Stone Roses...
2020-07-051h 20
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 3: Raymond Gorman of That Petrol Emotion & The Everlasting YeahIn the third episode of our Lockdown Lowdown series, we welcome Raymond Gorman, guitarist and vocalist with The Everlasting Yeah and That Petrol Emotion into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. In this thoroughly entertaining episode Raymond talks us through some of his most memorable musical moments from hearing The Beatles for the first time and impressing the girls with his dancing to T-Rex. He explains about various gigs and records that made an impact on him and his guitar playing and there are some candid stories of why he stopped playing piano, why he couldn't get into the legendary Casbah...
2020-06-291h 30
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 39 "Be Seeing You!"Welcome to Episode 39 of Retrosonic Podcast and you can probably tell that we've been watching a lot of TV during the lockdown as there are some musical montages inspired by two of our favourite shows (the original) Star Trek and The Prisoner. So, we have tracks by The Clash, Ron Grainer, The Vapors, The Prisoners, SpizzEnergi, The Times, The Galileo 7, The Wedding Present and William Shatner, yes indeed, Captain Kirk singing The Cramps no less...seriously! Then there's a round-up of some fantastic new releases from Damaged Goods Records with the new single from The Courettes, Bickerton Records give us...
2020-06-201h 09
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 2: Leigh Heggarty of Ruts DCIn the second episode of our Lockdown Lowdown series, we welcome Ruts DC guitarist Leigh Heggarty into the virtual Retrosonic Podcast studio. Leigh talks us through some of his most memorable musical moments from hearing The Beatles for the first time to gigs and records that made an impact on him and his guitar playing, right through to the present day touring and recording with Ruts DC. Along the way we learn about his encounters with Henry Rollins, Wayne Kramer, The Stranglers, Alvin Gibbs, Wilko Johnson and of course Paul Fox, Segs and Dave Ruffy of The Ruts/Ruts DC...
2020-06-171h 20
Retrosonic PodcastLockdown Lowdown Episode 1: Buddy Ascott of The Chords & The Fallen LeavesBrett "Buddy" Ascott, drummer with The Chords and The Fallen Leaves (and many more besides...) is our first special guest in a new series of Retrosonic Podcasts entitled "Lockdown Lowdown". Buddy tells us of his earliest musical awakenings, the first record he ever bought, his first gig and what event changed him from innocent fan of Pop music to the dark side of Rock & Roll. Along the way we hear who inspired him to pick up the drumsticks, some of his own memorable experiences as a musician and the favourite tracks from his own recordings. He tells us of his...
2020-06-031h 20
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 38 - Get Sa-ni-ti-zin'Steve from Retro Man Blog plays some great brand new and recent releases from the worlds of Garage Rock, Punk, Indie, Psych and Power Pop to help ease the Lockdown Blues. In this episode there's Jah Wobble (featuring Keith Levene, Mark Stewart & Youth), The Jack Cades, Alvin Gibbs & The Disobedient Servants, The Past Tense, The Sanitizers, Elephant Stone, Martin Savage & The Jiggerz, The Veras, Palooka 5, The In-Fuzzed, Groovy Uncle, Goodbye Victory Road, Autoramas, The Parkinsons, and a few choice nuggets from Shack, Teengenerate, The Stripes, BMX Bandits and The Shop Assistants. This Episode's cover star Eric Baconstrip. Photo (and mask...
2020-05-101h 16
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 37 "Songs The Limiñanas Taught Us"Steve from Retro Man Blog takes a look at the Blog's "Band(s) of 2019" The Limiñanas and their collaboration with Anton Newcombe and the French actress Emmanuelle Seigner in the project L'Épée. We look at The Limiñanas other collaborations with Étienne Daho, Peter Hook, Bertrand Belin and Pascal Comelade, pick out some great previous and related bands and play some originals of the various cover versions they have recorded over the years. Featuring great songs by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Gentlemen, Wanda Jackson & The Cramps, The Kinks, Echo & The Bunnymen, Lords of The New Church, Jay R...
2020-01-301h 11
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 36 "I've Got Some Action To Give For Free"We're not all retro at Retrosonic...in this episode we feature a Brexit-busting selection of brand new releases from our favourite International, multi-cultural and multi-talented bands and artists, including both sides of the great new single from former Missing Souls frontman Ian Kay. There's superb new material from The Sensation Seekers, Refused, Nika, The Schizophonics, Las Aspiradoras, Goodbye Victory Road, Gatuplan, The Flaming Sideburns, Pablo Matisse, Råttanson, The Limiñanas & Étienne Daho and John Hoyles. Then there's a spotlight on new releases from Damaged Goods Records including King Salami & The Cumberland 3, Billy Childish & CTMF, Fabienne Delsol, Graham Day & The Gao...
2019-11-2856 min
Retrosonic PodcastFrench Boutik & Dr BirdSteve from Retro Man Blog chats to Serge and Gabriela from French Boutik and Bobby from Dr Bird about their influences, favourite songs and musical histories. We start off with their recent collaboration, along with Toby from Tiny Flaws and percusionist Graham Lentz at the Pelton Arms in Greenwich and from that throughly entertaining afternoon show, play an exclusive live version of "This Is London", Bobby's English language version of French Boutik's classic "Ici Paris". Along the way we talk about the impact of Punk Rock and New Wave, the Mod Revival and Britpop - of political Pop songs, music...
2019-09-101h 45
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 35 "The Beat Goes On"Buddy Ascott from The Chords joins me, Steve from Retro Man Blog to discuss the band's new definitive 5CD retrospective "Re-Chordings 1978-1981" box set. In this episode Buddy reads some extracts from his liner notes and plays a couple of rare Chords tracks from the box set. There's news of two upcoming launch parties to promote the release and he looks back on his successful Budstock birthday party at the 100 Club. We also play a new track from Buddy's current band The Fallen Leaves and hear an example of his production work with a new song from Proper. Along the...
2019-08-221h 27
Retrosonic PodcastJoy Division at Strawberry Studios with Paul SlatteryJoy Division at Strawberry Studios - Photography by Paul Slattery: A New Book of Iconic Photos Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of "Unknown Pleasures". My Retro Man Blog & Retrosonic Podcast colleague rock photographer Paul Slattery, talks to Lee McFadden about his brand new book of Joy Division photography out now via Legends Publishing. The book not only includes his iconic photo session of the band outside Strawberry Studios in Stockport but also from the Stuff The Superstars gig that very evening along with rare shots of their headline show at the Electric Ballroom in London. In this entertaining episode Paul also...
2019-08-1440 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 34 "You Set Your Brain On Fire"Steve from Retro Man Blog with a selection of new releases from his pick of the recent Hipsville Soho-A-Go-Go Weekender including the brand new single from The Night Times along with Autoramas, The Deadly Spirits and Das Clamps. There's two new singles from the Spinout Nuggets label by The Voo-Dooms and Treasures of Mexico and new songs from two bands who will appearing at the Beatwave Weekender, The Galileo 7 and The Beatpack. Then there's reports and music from some of the best shows we've been to over the last few months including The Jackets, The Straight Arrows, The Future Shape...
2019-05-311h 02
Retrosonic PodcastRetrosonic Episode 33 "But If You Don't Mind I Don't Mind" with Special Guest Brett Buddy AscottSteve from Retro Man Blog is joined by Buddy Ascott drummer with The Chords and The Fallen Leaves to discuss the Retro Man Blog Night with Fay Hallam at the Half Moon Putney on Feb 9th, his upcoming Budstock birthday gig at The 100 Club, The Leaves Marc Riley Session, his production work, new books on Mod Art and Modzines and we pay tribute to Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks. Along the way we play a selection of brand new releases including Thee Girl Fridays, French Boutik, Wild Zeros, The Rising, Reverberations, Proper, The Bookends, The Hurricanes, The Sensation Seekers, Dave's Doors...
2019-02-071h 31
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 32 "Is It On - Is It Off"Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock photographer Paul Slattery discuss the Union Carbide Productions reunion, Damaged Goods Records 30th anniversary and Paul's experiences in the Summer of 1968. There's news on our upcoming London show for ex-Soundtrack of Our Lives & UCP front-man Ebbot Lundberg (The Half Moon Putney on October 13th) and we have an EXCLUSIVE unreleased track from Ebbot & The Indigo Children. There's another exclusive from Garage Rock super-group The Jack Cades along with superb brand new releases from UK Subs bassist Alvin Gibbs, Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Voo-Dooms, Groovy Uncle, Les Lullies & Cyanide Pills. Along the way we...
2018-09-071h 23
Retrosonic PodcastRetrosonic 31 "Rumble In The Jungle A-Go-Go - A Hipsville and New Music SpecialSteve from Retro Man Blog presents a decidedly 'non-retro' episode featuring only new and recent music from the best international contemporary Punk, Psych, Mod, Beat, Soul and Garage Rock acts. There's a report on the fantastic Hipsville Jungle-A-Go-Go weekender including some highlights from The Parkinsons, The Oddballs, The Schizophonics, Les Lullies, Black Mambas and an unreleased track from The No-Things. Then we have new releases from Autoramas, The Most, Nettelles, Ye Nuns, Andre M, French Boutik and the new single from Magnus Carlson & Fay Hallam with a report on their recent show at The 100 Club. There's also news on our...
2018-06-041h 01
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 30 "Who Turned Out The Lights of Dawn?"Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery discuss Mark E Smith, the Small Faces musical "All or Nothing", King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at Brixton Academy, Mike Stax's book on Craig Smith, The Monochrome Set's 40th anniversary shows and Tours long-awaited reunion gig. There's breaking news and music from Billy Childish & CTMF, The Loons and Union Carbide Productions. Paul picks two tracks from his favourite guitarists Link Wray and Mick Green of The Pirates and there's a rare new mix of a Johnny Thunders classic. Along the way there's the usual eclectic pick and mix of some...
2018-03-201h 16
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 29 "Sixth Sense From a Loaded Gun"Steve from Retro Man Blog talks about his trip to Sweden to see the Nymphet Noodlers reunion show and plays a pick of great new music that's made it's way to the Blog recently. We bring back some cool Scandic sounds from Cat & The Underdogs, Arvidsson & Butterflies, In Deed, Stupidity and Flight Reaction. There's new solo music and projects from a host of current and ex-members of some pretty big acts...Damian O'Neill of The Undertones & That Petrol Emotion, Lana Loveland from The Fuzztones, Joel Gion from Brian Jonestown Massacre, Citizens of Nowhere (ex-Godfathers), Speakeasy (ex-Chords, Long Tall Shorty, Purple...
2018-03-091h 01
Retrosonic PodcastDamian O'Neill: From The Undertones to The MonotonesDamian O'Neill, guitarist with The Undertones, That Petrol Emotion and The Everlasting Yeah talks to Steve from Retro Man Blog about his new solo album "Refit Revise Reprise" under the name Damian O'Neill & The Monotones. Comprising 12 tracks recorded at home and at Press Play Studios in South London. Co-produced, engineered and mixed by Damian, Andy Ramsay (ex Stereolab) and Paul Tipler with musical contributions from Sean O’Hagan (The High Llamas) amongst others. There’s some old, new, borrowed and blue on this record. You’ll hear new songs and instrumental tracks that are guaranteed to thrill and melt your heart...
2018-02-261h 15
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 28: "The Easiest Person To Fool Is Yourself"In a decidedly non-retro Retrosonic episiode Steve takes a look at some of the new music that's found it's way to the Retro Man Blog over the past few months including Gerry Bright & The Stokers, Joss Cope, The Galileo 7, King Salami & The Cumberland 3, Oh! Gunquit, The Jack Cades, Jetstream Pony, Groovy Uncle, French Boutik, Popincourt & The Kite Collectors. There's a look back at our recent reunion shows for the SolarFlares and tracks from three of the support acts - King Mojo, The Mynd Set and The Embrooks. Another superb night at Weirdsville introduced us to The No-Things and Las Aspiradoras...
2017-11-011h 01
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 27: "Sir, there's a multi-legged creature crawling on your shoulder..."Rock photographer Paul Slattery & Steve from Retro Man Blog with the usual waffle and eclectic mix of music. In this episode we are blown away by The Skids reunion tour and Paul's first chance to photograph the band since they last met almost 40 years ago. There's news on our SolarFlares show and some French Cold Wave from Kas Product, an EXCLUSIVE track from The Galileo 7's forthcoming album, rare 60's Psych from Travis Pike & The Brattle Street East and Jon & Robin & The In-Crowd, Catchy Guitar Pop from ex-Boys bassist Duncan Reid & The Big Heads, Fred Locks with a 70's Reggae...
2017-07-201h 29
Retrosonic PodcastBuddy Ascott of The Chords & The Fallen LeavesLegendary drummer Buddy Ascott chats to Steve from Retro Man Blog about his life in music - from being inspired by The Who's Keith Moon and Quadrophenia and witnessing the early Punk Rock explosion to playing the Roxy. There's encounters with The Undertones, Paul Weller and Jimmy Pursey and of course the story centres around his time with The Chords at the height of the Mod Revival. Buddy also explains about his theory of why drummers are the goalkeepers of Rock 'n' Roll and tells us of his involvement with an intriguing charity event. This honest and amusing account might...
2017-04-211h 25
Retrosonic PodcastDerek D'Souza: "In Echoed Steps: The Jam and a Vision of The Albion"Steve from Retro Man Blog talks to photographer Derek D'Souza in the build up to the release of his new book "In Echoed Steps: The Jam and a Vision of The Albion" in conjunction with Simon Wells and Paul Skellett. Derek chats about how he got to meet The Jam and eventually shooting the cover photography for the "Absolute Beginners" single. Along the way we talk about his early days down the front at gigs, his involvement in the excellent "The Jam: About The Young Idea" exhibition and some of the other bands he has worked with and his fashion...
2017-03-1140 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 26: "You Sing Badly, But No-one Cares, You Are Elvis"Steve from Retro Man Blog and rock photographer Paul Slattery with the usual eclectic mix of Psych, Punk, Power Pop, Mod, Indie and well...just good old fashioned Rock 'n' Roll. Plus waffle and chat about Paul's forthcoming photo book on The Skids and working with Mark E Smith and The Fall. There's music and reports on recent gigs with Michael Head, The Fall, The Blue Aeroplanes and lots of brand new releases including The Past Tense, The Fallen Leaves, John Hoyles, French Boutik, TV Eye and an EXCLUSIVE track from 5 Billion In Diamonds - an amazing collaboration featuring Garbage...
2017-02-281h 21
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 25: "And The World Looks Up and Smiles"Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery with the usual rock 'n' roll waffle and pick 'n' mix of brand new releases and weird old stuff from the worlds of Garage Rock, Psych, Punk and Indie. In this episode we have an exclusive track from The Masonics forthcoming album in the build up to our launch party at The Half Moon Putney on November 18th and chat about our recent sold out gig with Graham Day & The Forefathers along with tracks by The Senior Service and The Daggermen. There's some superb brand new releases from The Mobbs...
2016-09-301h 22
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 24 "Dreams Seem Too Far To Reach"Steve from Retro Man Blog is back with a decidedly "non-retro" episode featuring all brand new, and in some cases, unreleased music that has found its way to the Blog over the last few months. With spotlights on The Putney Club, Weirdsville/Hipsville, Sweden and the new Ice Cream Man compilation there's a superb selection of Punk, Garage Rock, Psych, Mod, Soul and Power Pop from Ruts DC, Ian Person, The Missing Souls, Arvidson & Butterflies, The Manics, The Sound of Pop Art, The Moot, French Boutik, The Embrooks, The Most, Popincourt, Lucy & The Rats, Los Blancos, The Loop, The Vanjas...
2016-08-131h 06
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 23: "First You Better Try Some 'Cos It May Not Do You Good"Rock photographer Paul Slattery and Steve from Retro Man Blog chat about some recent gigs, events and releases. There's a report on Billy Childish at The Lexington and a track from his new CTMF album "Sq 1". We take a look at new releases and gigs by the legendary Long Ryders and The Flamin' Groovies. Then there's 40 years since ''76 Punk' with an exhibition at the British Library and a classic from Dr. Feelgood who topped the album charts in 1976. Paul talks about being on stage with the U.K. Subs and Ramones and we discuss the new Danny Fields book "...
2016-05-311h 19
Retrosonic PodcastThe Everlasting Yeah/That Petrol EmotionSteve from Retro Man Blog talks to Raymond Gorman, Damian O'Neill and Ciaran McLauglin of The Everlasting Yeah in the build up to their gig at The Half Moon Putney on May 12th. There's a comprehensive look into The Everlasting Yeah's excellent debut album "Anima Rising" and a frank and in-depth journey back through That Petrol Emotion's career and impressive back catalogue. The Podcast is generously soundtracked with a pick of songs old and new. For more information on The Everlasting Yeah please check out their official website http://www.theeverlastingyeah.com/. Tickets for The Everlasting Yeah gig at The...
2016-04-271h 29
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 22: "Here Comes The Weekend" Medway Legends & Hipsville SpecialSteve from Retro Man Blog looks at two great upcoming Weekenders - "Medway Legends" in San Sebastian in Spain and "Hipsville Carnival-A-Go-Go" which is a bit closer to home in Hampshire. This hour long special is crammed full of raw R'n'B, Garage Rock and Beat from some of those acts appearing at the two events. Firstly from the small cluster of Medway towns that spawned The Prisoners, The Milkshakes, The Pop Rivets and The Dentists we'll hear what some of these Medway Legends are up to now with tracks from The Masonics, Graham Day & The Forefathers, Bob Collins, The Galileo 7...
2016-04-2356 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 21: "Can't Help Thinking About Me"Steve & Adam from Retro Man Blog are joined by Rock Photographer Paul Slattery to discuss how Lemmy influenced his choice of career, his work with Billy Childish and of course the untimely death of David Bowie. Along the way we chat about some upcoming gigs and play tracks from The Pretty Things, The Downliners Sect, The Long Ryders, Rezillos, That Petrol Emotion, Motorhead and The Stompin' Riff Raffs and more. There's also new singles from Graham Day's new outfit The Senior Service and Billy Childish and an exclusive unreleased track by Autoramas!
2016-01-261h 26
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 20: "No Rock 'n' Roll Rookies..."Steve from Retro Man Blog introduces a decidedly "non-retro" episode featuring a pick of the best new and recent releases that have caught our ear. We even have an exclusive as yet unreleased track from the forthcoming Senior Service album, the new chapter in Graham Day's outstanding musical career, and news on the launch party at the Half Moon Putney on January 30th 2016. Steve also spins some splendid tracks from French Boutik, Of Arrowe Hill, The Everlasting Yeah, The Magnetic Mind, Martin McFaul, The Moment, Groovy Uncle, The November 5, The Fallen Leaves, The Baron Four, The Missing Souls, Archie & The...
2015-11-181h 02
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 19: "Tempted By Vile Evils"Steve from Retro Man Blog talks to Rock Photographer Paul Slattery about his recent trip to France to see two gigs from his favourite band of the past 40 years, The Flamin' Groovies. Paul also spins some tunes by some other French bands such as The Sharpers, Kas Product and Les Grys Grys and picks some highlights from the Canadian/French Canadian Punk scene such as NoMeansNo, D.O.A., Corrigan Fest and Banlieu Rouge. There's also a classic from Vic Godard & Subway Sect, a new one from Kathleen Hanna's latest band The Julie Ruin, a prime piece of powerful Rock...
2015-08-021h 13
Retrosonic PodcastEbbot Lundberg of The Soundtrack of Our LivesSteve from Retro Man Blog talks to the ex-Soundtrack of Our Lives and Union Carbide Productions singer Ebbot Lundberg at the beautiful Slussens Pensionat in Sweden following a superb gig with The Indigo Children. Ebbot tells us all about his new band and their forthcoming album as well as some of the eclectic choices of cover versions in their set. He also explains the effect of becoming a house-hold name celebrity in Sweden following his appearance in a hit TV Show and we get to find out the importance of the U.K. Subs on his musical career! With news...
2015-07-2624 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 18: "Don't Blow Your Mind"Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock photographer Paul Slattery with their pick of some recent gigs, events and happenings...Including reports on May's Retro Man Blog Night at the Half Moon with new singles from The Galileo 7 and The Len Price 3. Hipsville Weekender featuring Les Grys, Giuda and The Autoramas, Weirdsville with The Jackets and The Shook-Ups! Sweden's Stupidity at Garageland and Spiders at The Camden Underworld...Plus the usual waffle, news and views...enjoy!
2015-07-1600 min
Retrosonic PodcastIan Person & Fredrik Sandsten of The Soundtrack of Our LivesIn this special edition Retrosonic Podcast, Steve from Retro Man Blog talks to ex-Soundtrack of Our Lives band-mates Ian Person and Fredrik Sandsten about their forthcoming collaboration with Jerry Williams. The album “Ghost Rider” sees the 72 year old Swedish Rock and Roll legend, backed by a band including Ian, Fredrik and Kalle Gustafsson Jerneholm, covering songs by acts such as Suicide, The Stooges and Danzig . The Podcast also coincides with the start of a Pledge Music campaign to launch Ian’s debut solo album and he explains the details behind this and the various options on offer. With Fredrik now workin...
2015-04-131h 05
Retrosonic PodcastHipsville Weekender SpecialIn the build-up to the "Hipsville Weekender 2015", Steve from Retro Man Blog talks to Mr A, one of the event's main organizers, and the man behind the "You Got Good Taste" Podcast and "Weirdsville" club nights. Generously sound-tracked by many of the bands that will be playing over the weekend, Mr A gives us a fascinating insight into the world of the festival and gig promoter.
Hipsville will be held at Bisley Pavillion in Surrey on May 15th, 16th and 17th and features 14 live acts, international DJ's, Go-Go Dancers, vintage market stalls and an auto show. For more information on...
2015-03-151h 30
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 17: "The 12 Bar Blues"Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery present a bumper end of year episode packed full of our pick of the best in classic and contemporary Garage Rock, Psych, Punk, Mod, Power Pop, Soul and more! From classics, overlooked oldies and hidden gems to brand new releases, exclusives and unsigned acts. In Episode 17 we have an exclusive unreleased new track from The Fallen Leaves and new releases from The Medway's legendary Garage Rock icons Billy Childish & CTMF and Graham Day & The Forefathers. New Punk sounds from Buzzcocks, The Pukes and a live classic from The Outcasts. If...
2014-12-211h 35
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 16: "Lost and Spaced Out"Steve from Retro Man Blog picks out some of the best of the new music that's found it's way to the Blog over the last few months. It's not all retro at Retrosonic...! Full track-listing and links to all the bands to follow soon at http://retroman65.blogspot.co.uk/
2014-10-291h 03
Retrosonic PodcastGraham Day & The ForefathersGraham Day & The Forefathers were formed to “crank out choice cuts from four Graham Day-fronted bands - The Prisoners, The Prime Movers, The Solarflares and The Gaolers - distilling 30-odd years of high quality song writing, lo-fi production and high energy performance to their stripped down Garage-Rock essence”. Steve from Retro Man Blog meets up with Graham and his long-time bandmates Allan Crockford and Wolf Howard to discuss their forthcoming album “Good Things”, which sees them finally coming to terms with an outstanding musical legacy. They candidly talk us through their fascinating history and pick out a few favourite songs from eac...
2014-09-231h 24
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 15: "You Can Stick Your Frothy Lager"Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery chat about a selection of gigs and events including Captain Sensible's Birthday Gig, Paul's time on the road with Oasis and his involvement in the "Chasing The Sun" photo exhibition. There's the latest "best gig ever" from The Fleshtones and a slight moan about The Fuzztones time keeping, praise for Eight Rounds Rapid, Galileo 7 and a weird coincidence with Stupidity. Reports on our Podcast with Billy Childish and the first ever screening of The Pub Monkey movie featuring The Len Price 3. News on our next Retro Man Blog gig with...
2014-07-161h 20
Retrosonic PodcastBilly ChildishSteve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery visit Billy Childish in his Medway studio to chat about some of his musical influences and the effect they had on his own work. Along the way we discuss and play some tracks from a selection of his many line-ups including The Pop Rivets, The Milkshakes, Thee Mighty Caesars, Thee Headcoats, The Buff Medways, The Musicians of The British Empire and his latest band The CTMF. For the Blog feature on our interview with Billy with exclusive Paul Slattery photographs of Billy in the crowd at the Sex Pistols Brunel...
2014-07-081h 10
Retrosonic PodcastPubmonkey Movie Podcast with The Len Price 3's Glenn Page & Writer Jamie O'HaraWelcome to the Pubmonkey Podcast in which we are joined by the movie's writer Jamie O'Hara, who also acts in the film, and Glenn Page, the singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Len Price 3. The band wrote and performed the film's score, a fine selection of their songs make up the soundtrack and they also make a cameo appearance at the very end. We are pleased to announce that the Podcast features some so far unheard and unreleased incidental music from the movie's soundtrack. For more on the official release date and news on screenings and events please check out...
2014-06-1658 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 14: I Don't Know What It Is About YouSteve from Retro Man Blog, Rock Photographer Paul Slattery and Adam from The Jetsonics with an eclectic mix of goodies from the Retrosonic record box...In this Episode there's a track from The Monochrome Set's latest album and news about our gig with the band on May 24th at The Half Moon Putney, there's scary tales from Killing Joke gigs and a classic slice of KJ Dub. Paul and Adam talk about the good old days at The Nashville and pick a couple of their favourite bands who played at the legendary venue. There's a new one from Shack and...
2014-04-011h 06
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 13: I Know How To Please YouSteve from Retro Man Blog, Rock Photographer Paul Slattery and Adam from The Jetsonics with the usual waffle, news and top tunes...This Episode features news about our exciting Medway Garage Rock gig on June 6th with Graham Day & The Forefathers, The Len Price 3 and Galileo 7 in conjunction with the new book "The Kids Are All Square" by Ian Snowball and Bob Collins about the Medway music scene. Sticking with the Medway scene there's The Prisoners and Thee Mighty Caesars and we are very pleased to have an exclusive track from The Galileo 7 from their forthcoming new album. Elsewhere there's...
2014-03-121h 06
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 12: But If It Thrills Me Then That's Alright Pt. 2Welcome to Part 2 of this bumper end of year episode! Over the two parts, Steve from Retro Man Blog, Adam from The Jetsonics and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery dig up some Psych, Garage Rock, Power Pop and Punk obscurities, favourites and other weird stuff. There’s an emphasis on French bands and artists, old and new, such as Marie Modiano, Stinky Toys, Little Bob Story, Metal Urbain, Les Kitschenettes and er…Julie Delpy…We uncover a one-off 1977 Punk rarity from The Rings and there’s Freakbeat from Fleur de Lys and Sharon Tandy. How about some overlooked Power Pop from The Incr...
2013-12-1851 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 12: But If It Thrills Me Then That's Alright Pt. 1Welcome to Part 1 of this bumper end of year episode! Over the two parts, Steve from Retro Man Blog, Adam from The Jetsonics and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery dig up some Psych, Garage Rock, Power Pop and Punk obscurities, favourites and other weird stuff. There’s an emphasis on French bands and artists, old and new, such as Marie Modiano, Stinky Toys, Little Bob Story, Metal Urbain, Les Kitschenettes and er…Julie Delpy…We uncover a one-off 1977 Punk rarity from The Rings and there’s Freakbeat from Fleur de Lys and Sharon Tandy. How about some overlooked Power Pop from The Incr...
2013-12-1847 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 11: I Send My Love and a Molotov CocktailSteve from the Retro Man Blog reports back from The Len Price 3 's new album "Nobody Knows" showcase party at the Half Moon, Putney. Featuring tracks from all four bands who appeared on the night - The Travellers, The Past Tense, The Fallen Leaves and a brand new Len Price 3 track. There were as many musicians in the crowd as on stage, so Steve picks out some of their bands to say thank you. We have The Aardvarks, The Onlookers, The Transients, Robby Allen & The Kite Collectors and The SuperMinx '70 - plus new tracks from The Ace, The Loop...
2013-11-0344 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 10: Put Your Love In a Bag and Swing It Round Your HeadSteve from Retro Man Blog, rock photographer Paul Slattery and Adam from The Jetsonics play their usual mix of Garage Rock, Punk, Psych, New Wave, Power Pop and Soul - old, new, classic and downright obscure...We have The WitchDoktors, Dave Berry, a brand new and unreleased track from the forthcoming Len Price 3 album, Les Thugs, Pin Point, Frank Popp Ensemble, Dick Venom & The Terrortones, The Chob, Wimple Winch, Lyres, Radio Birdman, Billy Lee Riley, The Radiators From Space and a tribute to Philip Chevron. There's also the usual news and reports, including The WitchDoktors at The Barfly, The Fallen...
2013-10-151h 19
Retrosonic PodcastChris Wilson of The Flamin' Groovies & The BarracudasSteve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery welcome Chris Wilson, singer, songwriter and guitarist with the legendary, and recently re-formed, Flamin' Groovies. Chris takes us on a journey from his early teens watching and being inspired by some of the great Blues musicians in Massachusetts to LA and San Francisco where he joined up with ex-Charlatans guitarist Mike Wilhelm in Loose Gravel and later The Flamin' Groovies. Responsible for some of the most iconic rock classics ever recorded such as "Slow Death" and "Shake Some Action" The Flamin' Groovies never quite made the breakthrough to commercial success...
2013-09-071h 09
Retrosonic PodcastSparks: The Bearsville/Halfnelson Years Part 2 with Harley FeinsteinIn Part 2 of this special edition of Retrosonic Podcast we are very pleased to welcome back Harley Feinstein, the original drummer with Sparks. Harley appeared on the band's first two Bearsville Records albums "Halfnelson/Sparks" and "A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing", and their very first visit to the UK back in the early Seventies. In the previous Episode Harley told us about how he first met Ron and Russell Mael and joined the band. Now in Part 2, Harley talks about the band's first experiences in a studio with Todd Rundgren and James Lowe of The Electric Prunes and how a...
2013-09-011h 00
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 9: I'm Going Crazy, Need a Shot of YouSteve from Retro Man Blog, Adam from The Jetsonics and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery with an eclectic mix of obscurities, overlooked classics, hidden gems and new releases plus the usual waffle, news and tales...In this Episode we play The WitchDoktors The Travellers, The Valves, PVC2, The Flamin' Groovies, Kid Congo and The Pink Monkey Birds, Duncan Reid, Thee Spivs and more...! For play-list, links to all bands and stuff please visit www.retromanblog.com
2013-07-251h 24
Retrosonic PodcastSparks: The Bearsville/Halfnelson Years Part 1 & Crash 74 with Harley FeinsteinIn this Special Edition of Retrosonic Podcast we are very pleased to welcome Harley Feinstein, the original drummer with Sparks. Harley appeared on the band's first two Bearsville Records albums "Halfnelson/Sparks" and "A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing", and their very first visit to the UK back in the early Seventies. In Part 1, Harley talks about the band's formative years, when they were known as Halfnelson, and his first impressions of the Mael brothers and their music.
First of all Harley talks about his latest musical project Crash 74 who he formed along with his wife Michelle, Nicky Forbes from The...
2013-07-1443 min
Retrosonic PodcastEpisode 8: The World's So Far Below HerSteve from Retro Man Blog, Adam from The Jetsonics and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery with the usual eclectic mix of tunes and waffle...In this Episode we have some Garage Rock from The Fallen Leaves, Les BOF! and Shocking Blue, raucous Punk Rock from The Phobics, The Cortinas, The Snivelling Shits and Adam & The Ants. Some classic Trojan Reggae from The Fabion, a hidden Power Pop gem from The Tours, influential Rockabilly from Charlie Feathers, some Psych-Folk from 5th Dimension, Mod Soul from Fay Hallam Trinity and a Glam stomping riot from Giuda...!
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2013-06-191h 08
Retrosonic PodcastThe Damaged Goods Records Story Part 2Steve from Retro Man Blog talks to Ian Ballard, boss of the legendary Punk and Garage Rock label Damaged Goods Records. In this second episode Ian talks us through some more pivotal releases including Fabienne Delsol, Buzzcocks, Billy Childish & The Singing Loins, Pete Molinari, The Cute Lepers, Cyanide Pills, Graham Day & The Gaolers and The Wolfmen featuring ex-Adam & The Ants guitarist Marco Pirroni. We also play some of the latest Damaged Goods releases including Cowbell and Giuda and we are pleased to have some exclusive new songs from Thee Spivs and The pUKES...!
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2013-05-1847 min
Retrosonic PodcastSwedish Special with Spiders, Division of Laura Lee, The Movements, Eken, Samling & more!Steve from Retro Man Blog continues his series on the Gothenburg music scene, with a nod to some bands from outside the city too. There's an interview with Ann-Sofie from the hotly tipped Spiders as they look forward to their first U.K. tour. We meet up with music Blogger, Wayne Lundqvist-Ford, and he plays some top tunes from Division of Laura Lee, The Moving Sounds, The Wild Shore, Arvidsson and The Early Days. Steve also manages a quick chat with Bruce Emms, owner of Gothenburg's legendary MUG Music Store. We then feature Record Union Digitial A&R expert Hans...
2012-10-2600 min
Retrosonic PodcastIFK Göteborg - Football's Last Proletarians Movie with Glenn HysénSteve from Retro Man Blog talks to "Football's Last Proletarians" Directors, Martin Jönsson and Carl Pontus Hjorthén about their stunning new documentary. The movie is a fascinating look back at IFK Gothenburg's 1980's European adventures under the management of Sven-Göran Eriksson. However, it is far more than just a film about football, it's a classic and extremely well told story of David against Goliath - how a team of part-time footballers took on, and beat, some of European football's top outfits on their way to UEFA Cup success. We are also joined by one of the stars of...
2012-10-1527 min
Retrosonic PodcastThe Movements: Mind-blowing Psychedelic Garage Space Rock from SwedenSteve from Retro Man Blog talks to Thomas and David from one of Sweden's best psychedelic-garage-space-rock bands, "The Movements". Thomas and David take us on a trip through the band's story which includes chapters as diverse as writing a theme song for a German football team, to being the first band that legendary Union Carbide and Soundtrack of Our Lives guitarist Björn Olsson produced. From rehearsing songs in a hospital ward while singer David recovered from cancer they ended up being the first band to have their very own Space Rock album taken to Outer Space by Swedish astronaut C...
2012-10-0340 min
Retrosonic PodcastIan Person of The Soundtrack of Our LivesSteve from Retro Man Blog chats to Ian Person, guitarist of The Soundtrack of Our Lives, just before their last ever show at the beautiful Slussens Pensionat in Sweden. We concentrate on Ian's solo music and his work on the soundtrack of the new IFK Gothenburg documentary movie "Fotbollens Sista Proletärer". Ian also discusses the decision to split The Soundtrack of Our Lives at the end of 2012...
The Podcast also features clips of some of Ian's material including two brand new and unreleased songs.
Podcast cover photo copyright Paul Slattery 2012.
2012-09-2731 min
Retrosonic PodcastThe Mod Scene Part 2: Glory Boys & GirlsFollowing the Royale Records special Podcast, Steve from The Retro Man Blog takes a trip through the contemporary Mod scene and highlights some of the movers and shakers such as Alan May at Glory Boy Radio, The Alley Club, Mod Generation, New Untouchables, Alan Powell at Down In The Basement and more. Steve plays his pick of the Mod Pops with tunes from DC Fontana, The Loop, The Len Price 3, The Past Tense, Button Up, French Boutik, The Most, The Cycle Paths, Stanley Road and more!
2012-08-0543 min