Gianna

Wax and Wane: A Post-Punk Journey

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It was never a phase. Join Gianna for Wax and Wane , a two-hour deep dive into the best of post-punk, new wave, and beyond. Inspired by the Cocteau Twins song of the same name, this show is a testament to the enduring power of these genres. Gianna curates a high-energy mix of 80s new wave hits for the first hour before winding down with a more mellow, yet equally powerful, second half. Tune in to hear iconic artists like Depeche Mode , The Cure , and The Smiths . Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sound, Wax and Wane delivers the perfect blend of classics and personal favorites. Catch...

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Gianna

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Latest episode

Mar 17, 2026

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Episodes

November 7, 2025 17.03.2026

Mostly trip hop with various synth-based songs mixed throughout.

October 3, 2025 13.03.2026

A mix of slower synth and dark wave for the most part.

March 6, 2026 07.03.2026

Today's show is all shoegaze and shoegaze adjacent!

February 27, 2026 28.02.2026

In honor of the last Friday of Black History Month, all songs in this set are by Black artists and bands that feature Black musicians.

February 20, 2026 21.02.2026

Mix of post-punk, dark wave, and mellow synth that divide the show into thirds.

February 13, 2026 14.02.2026

Kind-of, sort-of love songs for a Friday the 13th before Valentine's Day.

January 23, 2026 24.01.2026

Mostly dream and synthpop starting out with some newer songs, also features a mix of Japanese and Mexican artists. We end off the show with a celebration of the last Monday of January with "Blue Monday" by New Order.

October 17, 2025 17.01.2026

Older recorded show from October, solid mix of older and newer music. Overall, synth-heavy, high-energy music from a mix of genres and featuring artists such as Cocteau Twins, the Clash, and The Sugarcubes.

January 2, 2026 03.01.2026

The first first show of 2026, all New Wave for the New Year! Due to technical difficulties the first 3-4 minutes was cut off, please keep that in mind when you start listening.

December 26, 2025 27.12.2025

All 90's ethereal goth music, mellow and melodic to go with the recent stormy weather. The show ends with "Open" by The Cure as a tribute to longtime guitarist Perry Bamonte who passed away on the 24th

December 19, 2025 20.12.2025

In honor of our Frozen Frequencies Fundraiser, this show is all about money and featuring my friend Katie reading some PSAs as training. Please consider donating to our fund drive to help keep public radio alive!

December 12, 2025 13.12.2025

A bit of a mashup of genre but some classics and a few of my favorite songs sprinkled throughout.

December 5, 2025 06.12.2025

Mostly synth-based dance music with a bit of industrial, dark wave, and new wave sprinkled throughout.

November 21, 2025 22.11.2025

A bit ghostly, kind of spooky, but most definitely dramatic sounding vocals and instrumentals. The second hour transitioned over into some 80's that had a similar tone to the first hour without some of the drama. Ended the night with a "I am the Resurrection" as a tribute to the Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield who passed away on the 20th.

November 14, 2025 15.11.2025

Mostly 80's new wave with some modern synth mixed in. from artists we all know and love like Duran Duran, Gary Numan and the Thompson Twins.

August 22, 2025 27.08.2025

Host Gianna took listeners on a two-hour musical journey through the worlds of post-punk and new wave. The first hour was packed with high-energy 80s vibes, featuring classics from artists like Depeche Mode , Talk Talk , and New Order . As the show progressed, Gianna slowed down the tempo, transitioning into a more laid-back, yet equally atmospheric, second hour. She also took a special request fr...

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