NOT the 80's

This week DJ Coleo plays killer tracks from Depeche Mode, Killing Joke, Meat Puppets, The Specials, The Bangles and more.

This week DJ Coleo goes deep with some bands that you've probably never heard of including: Kayak, Holy Toy, Major Accident, Cinecyde, Buxx, Abrasive Wheels and more.

DJ Coleo fires up the musical time machine and takes you on a trip around the world and back to some great live performances by: The Clash, Generation X, Laurie Anderson, The Cure, Wall of Voodoo, Cheap Trick and many more!

In this episode DJ Coleo talks about the origin story of Ronnie James Dio. Before there was Tears for Fears there was Graduate with Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Before there was the Clash there was The 101'ers with Joe Strummer. We learn who really wrote Hanging on the Telephone (spoiler alert, it isn't Blondie). All this and more.

This week DJ Coleo plays tracks by: ABC, David Bowie, Circle Jerks, Translator, Elton Motello and many more. Hear the fascinating back story of legendary Native American musician Link Wray and much more.

Take a trip back to the very best and mostly unheard 80s with DJ Coleo. This week hear great tracks from Au Pairs, Skinny Puppy, XS, The Housemartins, Motorhead and more!

On this episode DJ Coleo plays some SKA by The Beat and Madness. Do remember Stars on 45? Hear the origin story of the fun medley albums. Get out a pen and paper so you can play: Name Coleo's ringtone! Did you know that you can make your own ringtones? It's true. You can also hear the very excellent collaboration between Laurie Anderson and Peter Gabriel. All this and more this week.

This week DJ Coleo travels the globe to play songs that are NOT in English! Travel to Spain, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Norway, France and more for 31 tasty nuggets from: Les Civils, Vulpes, Falco, Nena, Asfalto, Ictus and many more.

On this weeks episode hear early tracks from Human League, Kim Wilde, and Prince. Why did The Boomtown Rats write I Don't Like Mondays? Husker Du begs the question: can you have too much spice? Plus a special tribute to actor Tom Noonan.

Listen as DJ Coleo spins more great tunes from his favorite decade including: Kitchens of Distinction, Greater Than One, Gary Numan, Keith LeBlanc and many more. Hear the origin story of Kate Bush, how the Flaming Lips got their name, and that time Keith Levene stole PIL's recordings and released them himself as the Commercial Zone.

In this special episode DJ Coleo talks about the origin of term "cover song" and plays some of his favorite covers by Cake, El Vez, Rammstein, Wall of Voodoo, Yo La Tengo and many many more. This is the first of 4(!) cover song shows.

This week DJ Coleo plays songs from the debut albums of Wang Chung, The Go Gos and Kajagoogoo. He tells the cheeky story of getting blasted in a bar in Santa Cruz and chatting up the girlfriend of The Call's guitar player.

DJ Coleo talks about his love of radio and his privilege to have a show at Pirate Cat. This episode brings attention to the station's fundraising drive. All songs are about the radio with great tracks by: REM, Donna Summer, Stray Cats, B-52's, Clash, They Might Be Giants and a great live song by Jack Black and Dave Grohl

This week DJ Coleo plays tracks by Joan Jett, Bauhaus, Tom Tom Club, Rick James and many more. Hear him tell the story of the time he ordered an album through the mail! Also, hear a version of Duran Duran before Simon Le Bon joined the band.

This week DJ Coleo takes a plunge into the Goth waters with tracks from Section 25, Dead Can Dance, and Xmal Deutschland. Also, he gives Dr. Who fans a treat and talks about a certain superstar that he shares a birthday with.

Prick up your ears as DJ Coleo tells you what's up with Martha's Muffins, Alice Cooper goes New Wave (?), Faith No More before Mike Patton, Talking Heads '77, punk Police, Holy Moses, and a few nuggets for Star Trek fans.

On this show DJ Coleo plays early tracks by U2, The Pretenders, Berlin and many more including a surprise hit tune from The Jacksons?!

This week DJ Coleo plays some great NON hits by: Alphaville, Wire, Hunters & Collectors, Toni Basil, Icicle Works and many more.

Join DJ Coleo as he tells you all about the annual KPCR pledge drive and how you can help. You'll also here great alternative holiday songs by: James Brown, Afroman, Richard Cheese, Ronnie James Dio, Spinal Tap, the Vandals and many more!

Tune in as DJ Coleo plays the NON hits from: Aztec Camera, Book of Love, Robert Palmer, Victims Family (fun personal story about VF), Billy Bragg and many more.

In this episode DJ Coleo explores the musical output of artists that were in a band but took a break (sometimes permanently) to release a solo album or several. You'll hear great songs from: Debby Harry, Brian Ferry, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Robert Plant and many more.

This weeks show features music by The Blasters, The Waitresses, Angelyne, Naked Eyes, Soft Cell, Black Flag and many more.

In this episode DJ Coleo talks about the time Suzanne Vega saved his life and his memorable car rides listening to Microdisney. Other highlights include tracks by: The Tubes, Sisters of Mercy, Romeo Void, Guadalcanal Diary and super group Chequered Past.

Join DJ Coleo as he explores the origins of the seminal band, the Residents, as well as other Bay Area artists: The Long Shoremen, Chris Isaak, and The Offs. On the other side of the US we learn that Boston based Throwing Muses helped get the Pixies signed to 4AD.

DJ Coleo digs deep playing tracks and clips from 36 films including: Meatballs, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Repo Man, Just One of the Guys, Electric Dreams, Pump up the volume and many more!