Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)

The Peter Gabriel conversation continues with Mike Lord from the "Tabletop Genesis" podcast (with lots of music), then turns to more general podcast shoptalk. Plus: a mini mailbag with R+J! Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

Matt returns! Previously unturned rocks provide the score as he takes the lads past the basics to more obscure power pop pleasures. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4arQ89k Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

In 1980, Peter Gabriel's pivot from Prog Rock to New Wave caught a lot of people by surprise. Even more unexpected was the role he would play throughout the 80's as a trendsetter and pop superstar. Mike Lord from the podcast "Tabletop Genesis" acts as tour guide as T+J explore Peter Gabriel's solo career. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UhakEY Email us at deepdives.deepcu...

May 1980 continues with the remaining 8 albums, including one J considers a candidate for the title of "Greatest New Wave Album Ever." Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cPNRYd Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

May 1980 contains a wide variety of sounds and styles of punk and new wave releases. Join R+J as they examine 7 albums from the likes of DEVO, the Human League, Forgotten Rebels and Roxy Music. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cPNRYd Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

Can you believe we've done a hundred of these buggers? R+J+T have a good chat and listen as they work through everybody's favorite discoveries since the start of the podcast. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cvDMPR Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

The lads get schooled on the basics of power pop by returning guest, Matt Paterson! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48T5Rhb Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

Welcome to Cowpunk Country! Zac returns to help the lads celebrate the catalog of L.A. California punk pioneers, X. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49L44vQ Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

It's time for another trivia quiz episode! Join the lads as they cover a wide range of music from Mojo Nixon to the Cramps to X. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uI2kUT Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

The lads keep the April good vibes going with another excellent batch of albums from the likes of X, Bad Manners, the Undertones and the Monochrome Set. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42mNiQR Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

This is more like it! R+J celebrate the month after March and some intriguing releases from the likes of the Cure, the Passions, Chrome and the Feelies. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42mNiQR Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

R+J see the light at the end of the tunnel as they work their way through the second half of March 1980. Join the lads as they discuss releases from the likes of Berlin, the Mekons and John Cooper Clarke. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/426Pyvi Leave a voice memo: https://bit.ly/47RdRP8 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

If you like scruffy punk, you're gonna love March of 1980! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/426Pyvi Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

The lads address a number of pressing issues including: Rachel Sweet! Canada! The Romantics! Lydia Lunch! Suburban Lawns! Ideal neighborhood BBQ music! The Feelies! The Buggles and more! Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

The OMD discussion continues with Patrick (co-host of the post-punk podcast Known Pleasures). Then the conversation turns to some podcast shop-talk and all things Australian punk and new wave. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

The lads take a run at their first trivia quiz episode! Join them as they cover a wide range of music from Yellow Magic Orchestra to Shane MacGowan and the Pogues. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

For many Americans, OMD's repertoire begins and ends with "If You Leave." But the band's impact on the Eastern Hemisphere began years before the release of the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, with a string of catchy, unique, unlikely hits topping the charts in many European countries during the first half of the decade. T&J are joined by Patrick, co-host of the podcast Known Pleasures, to discuss OMD's...

February 1980 continues with 7 more albums from the likes of OMD, the Selector, the Ramones and the Psychedelic Furs. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/40npKtQ Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

(RE-UPLOAD) The lads wrap up January 1980 with albums from the likes of the Suburbs, the Buggles, the Jim Carroll Band and Human Sexual Response. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46wB6NY Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

Hear yee, hear yee. We doth pronounce February the first great month of the new decade, music-wise. Join the lads as they revel in the embarrassment of aural riches that February provides. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/40npKtQ Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

For many of us, our knowledge of Jim Carroll's music begins and ends with "People Who Died." But is the rest of his stuff any good? Famed punk photographer Michael Grecco returns to the show to explore the artist's catalog. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3SekK95 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

What a great way to start the new decade... January sees the release of a satisfying mix of synthpop, hardcore punk and good old rock 'n' roll (with a new wave hat). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46wB6NY Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

R+J have finally run out of excuses, and so Season 4 begins... Join the lads as they look ahead to what to expect from 1980, with teasers from debuts of favorite obscure bands and their predictions for what the best of 1980 list will look like. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

Season 4 (1980) begins next month! The lads take one last opportunity to catch up on a few more albums released in the 1970's. Join them as they discuss titles from the Shirts, Chrome and the Yachts. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3qO0JKL Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

The lads discuss the remaining 6 albums on their catch-up list of 70's albums they missed the first time around. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3qO0JKL Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com