In the conclusion of our 2-part conversation with Kevin Snell (Chmcl Str8jckt, Von Schnell, Handsome Abominations), we talk '80s icons like Howard Jones, Gary Numan and OMD and discuss why A.I. is an affront to all art forms. We also play a couple of Von Schnell tracks in their entirety: an industrialized cover of the Runaways' "Cherry Bomb" and the original, animal-welfare-themed "They Know Pain." Listen & subscribe!
Aug 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 12
Host Jeff Cioletti finally sits down with old friend Kevin Snell of NJ/Texas industrial outfit Chmcl Str8jckt explores his synth-fluences & gives the lowdown on his side projects Von Schnell and Handsome Abominations.
Aug 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 11
We conclude our conversation with surf guitarist Bernard Yin of Par Avion. Bernard talks about how he met wife and bandmate Rebecca Ramirez and the time he had an impromptu jam with synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog. We also hear the Par Avion tune, Muscle Beach.
Jul 13, 2025•19 min•Ep. 10
Surf guitarist Bernard Yin, who leads the Southern California surf band with wife Rebecca Ramirez, joins host Jeff Cioletti for a reverb-a-riffic chat on the definition of surf music, what ingredients make the best surf cover song, and much more. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview.
Jul 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 9
Host Jeff Cioletti recaps the 2025 Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California, featuring New Order, Devo, The Go-Go's, Nation of Language, Clan of Xymox, Midge Ure, OMD, Actors, and others.
Jul 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 8
We talk about Ministry's synthpoppy Squirrel Years Tour & the early, surfy years of Kenny Loggins's former musical partner.
Jul 05, 2025•16 min•Ep. 7
On this episode we talk proto-punk and post-punk genres, particularly surfpunk and electropunk/synthpunk.
Jul 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 6
We recap some recent live shows by Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii and Delores Galore, and we preview some of the top surf rock, synthpop, industrial, EDM, post-punk and dark wave festivals from now through the fall of 2025.
Jul 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 5
We recap a visit to the Museum of Post-Punk & Industrial Music in Chicago, the brainchild of post-punk/industrial icon Martin Atkins, and we look at a trio of Japanese surf bands performing at this summer's Surf Guitar 101 festival in Long Beach, California.
Jul 05, 2025•23 min•Ep. 4
We continue to visit record stores around the world with classic vinyl record finds from the likes of Yazoo, The Phantom Surfers, The Surfaris, Erasure, Depeche Mode, Visage, Telex and more!
Jul 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3
Host Jeff Cioletti discusses some recent trips to London, UK and Ottawa, Canada and the spoils of his record hunting there. Bands include Telex, Soft Cell, The Ventures, The Phantoms, Japanese Television. Alien Sex Fiend, Sextile, the Phantoms, and Yazoo. Fix yourself a gin & tonic, grab a shawarma, and give it a listen!
Jul 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2
In this episode we spotlight some of the best surf guitar and synth-based records of 2024 and offer some booze & snack recommendations to wash them down.
Jul 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1
Surf guitarist Bernard Yin, who leads the Southern California surf band with wife Rebecca Ramirez, joins host Jeff Cioletti for a reverb-a-riffic chat on the definition of surf music, what ingredients make the best surf cover song, and much more. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview.
Jul 03, 2025•34 min•Ep. 9
