The New Wave Music Podcast

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve welcomes Jacqui Hunt of the legendary Australian electronic group Single Gun Theory. Jacqui looks back on the formation of the band, the story behind its unforgettable name, and the creative journey behind the band’s groundbreaking career. She also shares memories from recording some...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Ted Ottaviano and Susan Ottaviano of Book of Love to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark self-titled debut album and their upcoming anniversary tour featuring the original lineup. Ted and Susan share the story of how Book of Love came together, the ins...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don take a deep dive into Nine Inch Noize by Nine Inch Nails and It's the Long Goodbye by The Twilight Sad. They break down each album track by track, discussing standout moments, production choices, and what makes these releases worth a listen. Plus, in music news, they cove...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , we welcome John Thomas Griffith from Red Rockers for a conversation covering the band’s rise from the New Orleans punk scene to becoming one of the standout acts of the MTV-era new wave movement. John shares stories from the early days of the band, reflects on the making of Condition Red ,...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve sits down with Barry Harris of Kon Kan for a deep dive into the story behind one of the most recognizable dance-pop acts of the late ‘80s. Barry reflects on the origins of Kon Kan, the massive success of “I Beg Your Pardon,” the creative process behind hits like “Harry Houdini,” and...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text.  On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve and Don dive deep into two major new releases, going track by track through Hope and Fury from Joe Jackson and the long-awaited Trixies from Squeeze, an album over 50 years in the making. From sharp songwriting to the signature sounds that defined a generation, they take a closer lo...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast, we sit down with Debora Iyall of Romeo Void to explore the band’s full journey—from their beginnings in the late ‘70s San Francisco scene to becoming one of the most distinctive voices of the early alternative era. Debora reflects on the band’s evolution and shares insights into some of the...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode, Steve and Don dive into two highly anticipated releases. They take a deep, track-by-track look at Morrissey’s Make-Up Is a Lie , exploring its themes, standout moments, and where it lands in his ever-controversial catalog. The conversation then shifts to The Charlatans’ We Are Loved , where they break down the band’s la...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP for a deep dive into the band’s past, present, and future. Jesse takes listeners back to the beginning, sharing the story of how LAPTOP first came together and reflecting on the early days of the band, including the debut album Opening Credits...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve & Don takes a deep dive into two releases that highlight different corners of the new wave and alternative landscape.  First up is a track-by-track look at The Lost Record from Susanna Hoffs — an album that blends timeless songwriting with that unmistakable melodic style fans have...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Darkwave and post-punk take center stage in this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast as Steve welcomes rising act Silent WVLF for the show’s New Music Spotlight . Joined by band members Jeff and Tory , the conversation explores the band’s origins, the story behind their name, and the influences shaping their haunting, atmospheric soun...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve is joined by special co-host Riff Royal for an in-depth review of two solo releases from New Wave icons. Together, they dive into The Ten Crowns , the latest solo album from Erasure front-man Andy Bell, and Night Mirror , the new solo album from Claudia Brücken. The episode also features a packed music news segment, covering new r...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve is joined by guest host Don from The Album Nerds to review two new releases from New Wave icons: Men Without Hats’ On the Moon and Sparks’ latest album Mad , digging into the highlights and standout moments. Plus, in New Wave music news, there’s new music from Joe Jackson, Kissing the Pink, Billy Idol, Squeeze, and Cindy Wilson of...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve and a surprise guest count down their 10 Best Albums of 2025 . From darkwave and synth-pop to legendary artists delivering late-career highlights, this episode is a full year-end reflection on the records that defined 2025.  Along the way, they break down standout tracks, key moments, and why these albums rose above the rest. If y...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve sits down with Brian Chatton , founding member and creative force behind Boys Don’t Cry . Brian takes us through the band’s early days, the origin of their name, and the playful nod to The Cure on their second album. We revisit the massive global success of “I Wanna Be a Cowboy,” how...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve is joined by Monique Powell , the unmistakable voice of Save Ferris . Monique reflects on the band’s early days and their remarkable rise during the ’90s ska revival, including the story behind their breakout cover of “Come On Eileen” and how it became a defining moment in their care...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Ian Dench, guitarist and principal songwriter for EMF the band behind the iconic hit “Unbelievable.” Ian reflects on the band’s early breakthrough, the whirlwind of success in the ’90s, and how that explosive start shaped EMF’s journey. He discusses the band’s creative...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve is joined by Don from the Album Nerds Podcast for a deep dive into two standout new releases — David Byrne’s Who Is the Sky and Birdsong , the latest from The Blow Monkeys. Together, they explore how both artists continue to evolve while staying true to their distinctive sounds. In music news, the duo covers fresh tracks from Heav...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast , Steve takes an in-depth look at the latest albums from The Chameleons and Peter Murphy . From shimmering guitars to brooding vocals, he breaks down how each artist continues to evolve while honoring their signature sound. In music news, there are rumors of a new album from The Cure , new t...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast, we sit down with Myles and Kyle Mendes of NITE, a band that blends dark synth textures, melodic hooks, and a modern take on new wave. The brothers share the story of their origins, the meaning behind their name, and how their influences helped shape the band’s distinctive sound. We also div...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast , we sit down with Doug MacMillan (from The Connells) and Jon Dawson of Third of Never to discuss their brand-new release, Damage the Pearl: Original Soundtrack . The album takes a bold, cinematic approach—blending New Wave textures, alternative energy, and psychedelic flourishes into a proj...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve dives into Ian McNabb’s brand-new album If It Wasn’t For The Music, as well as Suzanne Vega’s Flying with Angels—her first collection of new songs in over a decade. We’ll also bring you the latest music news, including fresh releases from Sparks, The Charlatans, Nine Inch Nails, Rober...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this New Music Spotlight, Steve chats with Hayley Cain of Hayley and the Crushers—a band that blends surf, punk, and power pop with a sound best described as the Go-Go’s meets X.  Hayley shares how the band first came together, the story behind their name, and the influences that shaped their one-of-a-kind sound. We also dive into tr...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode Steve sits down with Peter Hooton, lead vocalist of The Farm. Peter reflects on how his passion for music and the vibrant Liverpool scene inspired him to form the band, and he opens up about the stories behind their biggest hits, including the enduring anthems “All Together Now” and “Groovy Train.” After more than 30 yea...

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 114 In this episode, Steve sits down with Ivan Doroschuk, the unmistakable voice behind Men Without Hats. Ivan pulls back the curtain on how the band got its iconic name and what it was like working with one of his musical heroes. Ivan also gives us an inside look at their infectious new track, “I Love the 80s,” unpack...