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

R+J try something new with a mini episode! They talk about the last episode, what's coming the next episode, Sparks, Wire and other assorted topics. There's a bit of music along the way, but this one's still probably for serious listeners only. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

Holy Smokes! This is where it really gets good! From an album Gary Numan views as his single biggest musical inspiration, to the first real big US commercial New Wave breakthrough, to an album that kinda freaks R+J out, August and September feel like a real watershed moment for the new wave movement. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34UJclQ -- Email us at deepdives.deepcuts...

Deep Dives and Deep Cuts turns one year old this week and R+J call an emergency session to celebrate the occasion. They each pick the most surprising song, album and artist they've discovered over the last year, then wrap things up with a closer look at an album from each of their desert island lists. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TrAUzA -- Email us at deepdives.deepcut...

Q: Is this not bland? A: Hell no, it's DEVO! Author of the book "Punk, Post Punk, New Wave" (and acclaimed punk/new wave photographer) Michael Grecco joins the lads to examine the catalog of new wave pioneers DEVO. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bx4GJs -- Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

The beginning of Summer 1978 sees the release of 2 groundbreaking albums, a couple solid efforts from artists destined for future greatness and a handful of absolute clunkers! R emerges a lot happier than J after exploring releases by Talking Heads, the Rezillos, the Boomtown Rats, DEVO, Peter Gabriel, Magazine and Tom Robinson Band. Plus, a Closer look at the Dead Boys. Listen to the full playlis...

It's time to examine the Manchester, England music scene of the 70s and 80s. The only problem is that R+J know very little about it. Thankfully, Richard Temple pops in from Manchester itself to provide backup. As the show's very first guest, he schools the lads on the scene that produced bands like the Buzzcocks, the Fall, Joy Division and the Happy Mondays. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:...

It's a pretty ramshackle affair as R+J fumble their way through the solo output from the members of the Cars, detouring along the way to talk about whatever pops into their pretty little heads. This might be another "for serious listeners only" episode... Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fUJwrr -- Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

As the first new wave band to have a real presence on the US charts, the Cars cast a long shadow over the new wave movement of the late 70s and early 80s. R+J explore why while examining their catalog. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3lF7DLS -- Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

The surprises don't stop coming in the Spring of 1978. From a minor masterpiece neither host had ever heard before to strong followup albums from bands with disappointing debuts, R and J keep on their toes as they explore albums from the Cars, Slaughter and the Dogs, Japan, the Vibrators, the Only Ones, the Stranglers and Television. Plus, a closer look at the Saints. Listen to the full playlist o...

It's time to dive deep into one of the most influential and prolific artists of the early new wave movement. Elvis Costello's first 8 albums span a wide range of styles, moods and attitudes, many of them considered stone cold classics. R+J roll up their pant legs and wade in! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3s9FXkb -- Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

The hits come fast and furious in March of 1978. R finds a lot to love here while a cranky J takes solace in the fact that a beloved songwriter finally gets the backup band he deserves. Plus, a closer look at the music of the Suicide Commandos. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3rg8T9F -- Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

Hey, it's the haunting, iridescent, beguiling and slightly menacing music of Kate Bush! Nuff said. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KIhW3H

Buckle up! Season two gets off to a rip-roaring start with some truly innovative albums released in January and February of 1978. R discovers the joys of Oi! while J celebrates debuts from two bands on his top 10 new wave list and one on his top 10 punk list. Plus, a closer look at the music of the Adverts. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2L49X1a

R+J chitchat about this and that, including: listener feedback, misogyny in punk, desert island picks, looking back at season one and looking ahead to season two. This episode is probably for serious listeners only - it's all talky-talk, no rocky-rock!

It's all come down to this! Season one of the podcast goes out with a bang as R+J reveal the top ten albums of 1977 (as determined by you, the Deep Dive listeners). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39p2umM

There's only one week left to vote for the top albums of 1977. Having trouble deciding? R+J are here to help! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f9qBH5

Now that they've examined every punk and new wave album released in 1977, R+J each pick 2 that they believe deserve a closer look. Join the lads as they dive deep into releases from Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Sparks, Ultravox and the Saints. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/322vwV0

Quite possibly the most influential punk band you've never heard, Wire definitely deserve a closer look into their unique take on punk, post-punk, proto-goth, pop and dance music. The lads marvel at Wire's evolution while examining their first 9 albums. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dzjJ4Y

The last months of 1977 see the release of two of the most influential punk albums ever, as well as debuts from 7 up-and-comers and a whole slew of albums from old favorites. R+J also reveal some exciting news about upcoming episodes to help wrap up season one of the podcast. Plus: a closer look at the Sex Pistols. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ikbieD

It's our most contentious episode yet as Iggy Pop superfan R tries to get a sceptical J to see the error of his non-Iggy-loving ways. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hy4utt

The Summer of '77 is the best season yet for punk music! R identifies the first true post-punk release while J discovers an album that instantly lands in his Punk Rock Hall of Fame. Plus: a closer look at Richard Hell, Television and Johnny Thunder and the Heartbreakers. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/31UmIAT

Those messy lads spill the beans again! R+J count down their top ten favorite punk bands, introducing each other to previously unfamiliar artists along the way. Fun is had, hearts are warmed, horizons are broadened... Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QvnC09

This month's deep dive zeros in on the Stranglers - and who better to lead the conversation than J, whom Spotify has identified as being in the top 1% of Stranglers fans in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD...? (True story!) R tags along for the ride. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XUpyU1

Spring of 1977 sees the release of only a few LPs, but they're all notable ones! R+J examine the debut albums from 4 iconic British punk bands. Plus, to fill the time, the lads take a deep dive into the catalog of the Clash. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/308vv01

Since R+J recently anointed David Bowie "the Godfather of New Wave," it's only fitting they now take a closer look at his first 15 albums. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/323YCE6