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Season 6, Episode 107

Propaganda didn't produce too much music, but what they did will forever be remembered as some of the best of that era.

Steve had a chance to talk to original members Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens. They discuss their backgrounds, working with other musicians and producers, their new album and much more!

Propaganda:

https://propaganda-official.bandcamp.com/album/propaganda

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Season 6, Episode 106

Belious Some had a string of hits such as "Imagination" and "Some People," and on this episode Steve had the opportunity to talk with him.

They discuss his name, creating a song for the Pretty In Pink soundtrack, potential new material, touring and much more!

Belouis Some:

https://www.belouissome.com/

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Season 6, Episode 105

Steve and T-Bone interviewed the extremely talented Julian Shah-Tayler in October of 2022, and now he has a new album out. Steven got together with him once again.

They talk about collaborations, playing live, new material from Strangelove and, of course, his new album, "Honne Tatemae."

https://www.julianshahtayler.com/

https://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/

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Season 6, Episode 104

Steve and T-Bone have seen Oingo Boingo (and Former Members) countless times, so when we had a chance to interview their guitarist Steve Bartek, we couldn't pass it up.

We discuss his early music work, the origins of Boingo, Steve's involvement with Danny Elfman and so much more!

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Season 6, Episode 103

In May of 2023 we were introduced to indie/dream pop band Indigo Waves. We interviewed them about their self-titled first album.

They are back with a brand new release, Mirror.

Steve had the opportunity to talk with band member Austin. They discuss the bands name, influences on their music and, of course, the new album.

Indio Waves:

https://indigowavesiscool.com/collections/music

https://indigowaves.bandcamp.com/

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Season 6, Episode 102

Our most unexpected find in 2023 was the 2020 release of The Vapors album Together.

On this episode we're going to give our views on their latest, Wasp In A Jar released at the end of February 2025.

And, we also had the pleasure to talk to bass player Steve Smith. We discuss the bands origins, their lengthy break up, spurts of creativity and this new album.

The Vapors:

https://www.thevapors.co.uk/

The Vapors album Wasp in a Jar:

https://redchuckrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wasp-in-a-jar

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Season 6, Episode 101

Time to start off a new season with reviews of brand new albums.

First up, A Flock Of Seagulls has constantly toured, but rarely puts out new material. That changed with their new release, Some Dreams

Next, one of the original members of the legendary B-52s, Kate Pierson, has a new album entitled Radios And Rainbows.

In music news we talk about singles from The Vapors, The Alarm, Simple Minds, Suzanne Hoffs & Elvis Costello, Julian Shah Taylor & Dear Boy.

A Flock of Seagulls:
https://www.aflockofseagulls.org/

Kate Pierson:
https://www.amazon.com/Radios-Rainbows-Kate-Pierson/dp/B0D9MH7DR3

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Season 5, Episode 100

Not only is it the end of 2024, but we're hitting episode 100!

Paul Heaton has been making music, with The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and on his own, for decades. The Mighty Several is his latest and we'll dive into it.

After that, Ian McNabb, who already released one album in 2024, has another! We'll take a listen to his Fleetwood Mac covers album, entitled Fleetwood McNabb.

But inbetween reviews it's time for our annual Top 10 album list. Who will hit our number one for the year?

Paul Heaton:
https://paulheaton.co.uk/

Ian McNabb:
https://ianmcnabb.bandcamp.com/album/fleetwood-mcnabb

We'd also love to hear what you found to be the best of the year. Shoot us an email at newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.com

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