The Ledge #411: 90 Seconds Of Pleasure
When I saw that Greg Lonesome was planning an episode of his excellent Rock and Roll Manifesto that was going to feature nothing but songs shorter than 90 seconds a little bell rung in my ear. That’s a theme right up my alley so I immediately got…
Rock N Roll Manifesto 479: Short Songs
No songs longer than 1 minute, 30 seconds. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto479-1-15-20.mp3
The Ledge #410: UK Punk 1980
After quite a few shows devoted to 1979 in the last 12 months, it’s predictable that this new year will see a similar move with music from 1980. Tonight’s is the first of such a show and it’s devoted to the UK punk scene. It’s i…
Rock N Roll Manifesto 478: the 6th Annual Manifesto Awards™
6th Annual? Holy shit. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto478-1-8-20.mp3
The Ledge #409: New Releases
The first show of the new year is also the first Friday of the month, which obviously means it’s a new release episode. This month’s edition features previews of upcoming 2020 records along with quite a few releases that snuck out in the last few weeks of 2019. There’s also a handful of items I missed out on when they originally came out earlier in the year. It’s never too late to be added. This month’s edition is highlighted by the returns of some classic bands that haven’t issued new music in quite some time. The Hoodoo Gurus have their first single in a few years, The Zeros just released their first new tunes in over two decades, and the four original members of X have not put out new tracks since the mid-80’s! Beyond that, it’s a typical mix of brand new bands and returning vets. There’s a fabulous Rum Bar Records set. There’s power pop, punk, garage, and even an extended covers set. One track doesn’t fit the “new release” criteria, obviously, but I just couldn’t resist playing a track by the power pop band 20/20. If they have any smarts this is the year for this band […]
Rock N Roll Manifesto 477
Same shit, new year. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto477-1-1-20.mp3
Live Ledge #408: In Memoriam
It was a pretty rough year for music-related deaths. It seemed like every day we lost another songwriter, producer, or musician. And this sort of tragic news affected every genre and every age group.
But they all left behind a body of work to keep thei…
Live Ledge #407: Rock and Roll Christmas
The annual Live Ledge Christmas show is always a lot of fun. It’s always a bit surprising how many great rock and roll holiday songs and albums are released every year, and 2019 is no exception. Despite a dreary year in almost every aspect of our…
Rock N Roll Manifesto 476
X-mess tunes and more. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto476-12-18-19.mp3
Rock N Roll Manifesto (mp3) 2019-12-18 22:22:58
X-mess tunes and more! http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto476-12-18-19.mp3
Live Ledge #406: Best Albums of 2019
Once again we wrap up a great year in music with our annual countdown of the 40 best albums of 2019.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 475
New track from the Claws upcoming album. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto475-12-11-19.mp3
Live Ledge #405: New Releases
We’re wrapping up the year with some great episodes. This week features the final new release episode of the year, and there’s some great new tunes by artists such as Two Cow Garage’s Micah Schnabel, Graham Parker, Drive-By Truckers, The Whiffs, Gino and the Goons, and so many more. This month also sees the debut album for local post-punkers Lot Lizard, and I’m so proud of what they accomplished on this record. For more info, check out their bandcamp page! Besides all the new tracks, I made a last minute executive decision to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones’ disastrous Altamont concert. I have a feeling some time during this weekend I’m going to have to once again view “Gimme Shelter”. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 474
Got some requests tonight, plus new Berlin Blackouts and much more. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto474-12-4-19.mp3
Live Ledge #404: Under Consideration Pt. 2
Last week’s show introduced a two part series of a Live Ledge look back at 2019 releases that deserve a second look before the “Best of 2019” list is completed. Tonight is the second part, and includes the usual mix of garage, indie, punk, and other quality rock and roll subgenres. Will any of these releases end up making the cut? Yep, just from these shows I have already decided on at least a handful of these, with many others still under consideration. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Live Ledge #403: Under Consideration Pt. 1
It’s that time of the year where my mind becomes overly-obsessed with my end of the year list of the best albums of the year. Seriously, I clearly have issues. But that’s what I do all day. Besides listening to my most recent acquisitions, I’m constantly searching for things I may have missed. I also begin a deep dive into my library. It’s inevitable that over the course of the year there are records that get buried for various reasons. It could be that it came out at the same time as something better. Or it just didn’t hit me as hard as it should have. Or it’s simply that I can at times be a space cadet. So that leads us to this week’s Live Ledge. I’ve gone through my library and selected a ton of records that I need to give a further listening. They all have the potential of making that final list which will be unveiled in mid-December. After a couple of hours I ended up with enough material for not one but two shows. So tune in next week for another two hours of the same type of material. This week I also set aside […]
Rock N Roll Manifesto 472
New stuff from Jagger Holly, Angry Snowmans, Phosphorus Bombs, Suicide Generation and more. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto472-11-20-19.mp3
Live Ledge #402: North America 1979
The final show dedicated to 1979 returns to America. As an earlier show already featured the Midwestern tones from Minneapolis, Chicago, and Cleveland, this week is primarily dedicated to the East and West Coasts, with little sets at the end featuring Texas and Canada. There’s even a set featuring some of the few mainstream bands from the era that I could handle back when I was an angry (or angrier) high schooler. It’s been a lot of fun rediscovering some of the tunes of my youth, along with discovering bands that I missed out on hearing at the time. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 471: the 1950s
All music from the 1950s. Pure gold! http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto471-11-13-19.mp3
Live Ledge #401: UK Punk Oct – Dec 1979 Plus More
Through the course 2019 there has been a series of shows devoted to looking back at the great music released 40 years ago. Tonight’s latest in that series documents the punk singles and albums released in the UK from October to December of that year. These tracks include veteran acts such as The Stranglers, The Damned, and others, along with early releases by The Vapors, Joy Division, Killing Joke and others. But the centerpiece of this anniversary special celebrates one of the greatest albums of all time. December 14, 1979 saw the release of The Clash’s third album, London Calling. There’s no denying it’s greatness from beginning to end. In fact, it’s my second favorite record of all time! Besides these fabulous UK tunes, the last half hour of the show jumps over the border to some 1979 highlights from Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and France. Ok, maybe one of these selections isn’t technically from 1979 but I’ll take any opportunity to play “Teenage Kicks”. Tonight may end our look at the 1979 UK punk scene, but it’s not the end of our series of shows devoted to that great year. Next week’s show will feature tunes from all over […]
Rock N Roll Manifesto 470
New stuff, new stuff, NEW STUFF! http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto470-11-6-19.mp3
Live Ledge #400: New Releases
It should be no surprise to anyone that the latest album by The Muffs, No Holiday, is the feature record of this month’s new release episode. Even without the tragic death of leader Kim Shattuck, this episode was bound to feature a handful of tracks from this release. But there was definitely no doubt after tearfully reading bandmate Roy McDonald’s story on Shattuck’s last months in the LA Times, and her desire to finish what is ultimately the band’s final record. It’s truly remarkable that this record even was finished, let alone as great as it is. This episode also features great new tracks by the likes of Jeffrey Lewis, Mikal Cronin, Guided By Voices, Mark Lanegan, and so many more. There’s also a plethora of email submissions by up and coming acts such as Uncle, Reverse, Taking On Water, Teenage Bubblegums, and Tio Rico. Of course, there’s brand new Rum Bar releases by The Dirty Trucker’s Tom Baker and The Speedways. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 469: Halloween
The annual Halloween show with a brand new track from BBQT! http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto469-10-30-19.mp3
Live Ledge #399: Halloween
I know I say this every year, but Halloween is the most rock and roll of all holidays. Thus it only makes sense that a Halloween-themed Live Ledge is one of the easiest shows to put together. Which is obviously why I host one almost every single year. Finding tracks to play is so easy, even without relying on the standard Halloween tunes that one hears everywhere. Songs about ghosts, witches, zombies, vampires, and other similar subjects are always rampant in rock, so it’s just a matter of scanning the library. This year’s version stands up proudly against all the previous episodes. There’s brand new bands such as Uncle, Rocket 808, and Pale Lips. There’s veteran punk rockers such as The Members, UK Subs, Billy Childish, and The Vibrators. There’s covers of Suicide, David Bowie, and (believe it or not) Tom Petty. There’s really something for everybody, so be sure to play this show next Thursday when the trick or treaters start arriving. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 468
All tracks released in 2019, including brand new stuff from the Cutthroat Brothers, the Muffs, Teenage Bubblegums, Nowherebound, Sick Bags and more. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto468-10-23-19.mp3
Live Ledge #398: Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe has sort of quietly put together one of the best resumes in rock and roll history. He’s got tons of fantastic recordings, solo and with bands such as Brinsley Scwarz, Rockpile, and his recent collaborations with Los Straitjackets. He’s also one of the greatest producers of all times, helming some of the best albums or singles by the likes of Graham Parker & The Rumour, The Damned, Dr. Feelgood, Wreckless Eric, and, of course, Elvis Costello. Not to mention he was once married to Carlene Carter, which made him Johnny and June Carter Cash’s son-in-law! (Oh to be in the studio when Johnny recorded Nick’s “Without Love” accompanied by Elvis Costello, Dave Edmunds, and many others.) Inspired by the recent release of “Cruel To Be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe” by Will Birch, tonight’s show is a snapshot of just a few of those great moments. If you’re intersted at all in Lowe’s life, go buy this book. It’s informative and at times pretty hilarious. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 467
New stuff from Mom’s Basement, No Front Teeth, Voodoo Rhythm, Pirates Press and more. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto467-10-16-19.mp3
Live Ledge #397: New Releases
Tonight’s new release show is the broadcast that was planned for last week. In fact, it’s the exact set of songs that were put together before the shocking news about Kim Shattuck caused me to quickly put together a tribute to the fabulous Muffs leader. So this month’s new release show includes a lengthy set of Americana-ish veterans (Charlie Parr, Pernice Brothers, The Figgs, Wilco), Suicide-esque atmospheric punks (Atom, Rocket 808), female rockers (Baby Shakes, Paranoyds, Sweet Knives), covers (Dirty Nil, The Pretty Flowers, Das Clamps), and lots of good ol’ rock and roll from new and veteran artists. I also talk a little bit about the great show I saw earlier this week. The Cowboys made a stop at Total Drag Records, and as I’m known to do at these types of shows I purchased their entire discography. Or at least what they had with them. Great band and a fun show. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 466: No Front Teeth Records Extravaganza!
All killer, no filler! Nothing but No Front Teeth Records bands! http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto466-10-9-19.mp3
Live Ledge #396: RIP Kim Shattuck
When news came out this past Wednesday that Kim Shattuck had passed away after a two year battle with ALS it was immediately clear that the planned “new release” episode for this week needed to be postponed. Kim Shattuck has always been one of my favorites. She had the greatest scream in all of rock and roll, whether it was with The Pandoras, The Muffs, The Beards, or The Coolies. From all accounts she was also one of the good people in rock and roll. A badass for sure, but the nicest badass you could find. Tonight’s show celebrates her entire career, from early recordings as bassist in The Pandoras up to a track from a brand new Muffs album, No Holiday, that Omnivore is releasing in two weeks. There’s also segments dedicated to her work in The Beards and The Coolies, collaborations with other artists, covers of her favorites that she recorded, and a few Muffs songs covered by other artists. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 465
A tribute to Kim Shattuck of the Muffs and more. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto465-10-2-19.mp3
Live Ledge #395: Dead Man’s Pop
I’m sure it’s to nobody’s surprise that the new Replacements box set, Dead Man’s Pop, is the featured release on tonight’s show. Obviously this would be the case no matter what the quality of the music on said box, but in this case a close look is definitely warranted. It’s everything a Replacements fan could desire. This week’s show features set focused on each of the four discs of the box. Disc one is the new mix of Don’t Tell a Soul, and it’s such a sonic upgrade. It actually sounds like a Replacements album after all the studio gimmicky that cluttered the initial album is given the heave ho. To contrast the original with the new versions, I’ve included snippets of the Don’t Tell a Soul versions before each track. I’ve also utilized Color Me Obsessed director Gorman Bechard’s full-length interview with producer (and new mixer) Matt Wallace to get even more in-depth in the what he and the band originally wanted with this record. But that’s not all. Other bands released box sets this week, and a few other records of “vault” material has seen its way to the stores. A little band from Liverpool is celebrating the […]
Rock N Roll Manifesto 464
New stuff from the Stiffies, Bitch Queens, Fast Eddy, Dark Thoughts, Zerozerozero, the Antinormals, Stacy Crowne plus tons more great stuff. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto464-9-25-19.mp3
Rock N Roll Manifesto 463
Most of tonight’s show was ripped from vinyl in the past week. Also, new Bitch Queens! http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto463-9-18-19.mp3
Rock N Roll Manifesto 462
New stuff from Indonesian Junk, Sore Points, the Chats and a preview of the Head tribute “Do You Remember Me?” on Mom’s Basement Records. http://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto462-9-11-19.mp3
Live Ledge #394: New Releases
I’m here tonight to officially designate September of 2019 “Dead Man’s Pop” month. Even though the box set containing four discs of previously unreleased Replacements material won’t be out until the end of the month it’s certainly going to be the focus of my life. Unfortunately, not much has leaked out so far to air on the new release episode, but just today the live version of “Alex Chilton” showed up on various music sites. Yep, I’m ready for the whole package. But that’s only the first five minutes of this month’s collection of new tunes. There are tracks from longtime faves such as Matthew Ryan, The Hold Steady, Jesse Malin, Redd Kross and so much more. There’s the return of 80’s faves Dogmatics. There’s new bands such as Les Grys-Grys, The Gotham Rockets, and so many others. There’s something here for every fan of garage rock, power pop, or punk-influenced rock and roll! After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Live Ledge #393: PW & Friends
This week’s show came about partly thanks to a Juliana Hatfield tweet of an old article about The I Don’t Cares, her 2016 collaboration with Paul Westerberg. Remembering how much I was charmed by that record, I spent the afternoon reacquaintancing myself to that release. Then it suddenly hit me. If I went through all the various names that Paul and the rest of the Replacements had used for their various projects I should be able to fill a full Live Ledge episode. It was actually much easier than I expected. In fact, we even went a few minutes over our usual two hour timeslot. I also tried to shy away from the obvious tracks. For the Replacements and even the solo Westerberg material I picked mainly some somewhat rare live tracks. Tommy Stinson’s set includes a little known Clash cover he did for Uncut Magazine. This show is meant to just be fun and not a representation of the musician’s greatest moments, together or solo.
Live Ledge #392: Covers
Not long after the last time I did a show of nothing but cover tunes, I started a folder just to collect these kinds of tracks as I discovered them. The plan was that as soon as I acquired enough it was time for a show of these types of tracks. Well, this is the week that the folder came close to overflowing, thanks to a couple of emails from two of my favorite labels, Slovenly Recordsings and Spaghetty Town Records. So tonight I present to you two hours of revved up tunes originally recorded by the likes of Tom Petty, The Clash, The Replacements, Material Issue, Pretenders, Rockpile, and so much more! After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy! It’s that simple.
Live Ledge #391: Songs About The Ramones
Earlier this week I noticed that over the last few weeks I’ve acquired a handful of brand new releases with songs about The Ramones. Knowing that I had quite a few more on my master library, this became the quest for the week. Then I discovered a site that in 2014 had compiled 400 different songs about this fabulous band. Ok, that filled a few holes in the playlist! This is obviously a fun show that takes a few surprising twists and turns. Who would have guessed that singer/songwriters such as Leeroy Stagger and Jesse Malin had songs about “da boys”? Or that a band like Latte+ has had such tributes on more than one record?
Live Ledge #390: RIP David Berman
The bad news came just a few minutes before I was going to once again put the needle on the record. David Berman, former leader of Silver Jews who had just reemerged after ten years with the excellent Purple Mountains, had died. One of rock and roll’s most unique songwriters, it was an obvious decision to make the first half of tonight’s show a tribute to him. Thanks to Dan Nissen of Total Drag for a few song selections to help tell the story of this gifted artist. After that there’s an hour of some great recent used record finds, including old favorites by The Undertones, X, Old 97’s, and many others.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 457
New stuff from Jesse Dayton, Nervous Eaters, Real Sickies, La Rabbia, C.O.F.F.I.N. and more.
Live Ledge #389: New Releases
I’m back! Yes, I had to cancel a couple of Live Ledge shows due to a little bb-sized stone that decided to mess with my kidney. Two ER visits and lots of pain meds later, I’m here with another new release episode! And it’s a great collection of brand new tunes. Tons of garage rock and power pop. Some fantastic releases on Rum Bar, Spaghetty Town, and Stardumb. Big names and brand new acts. It’s a great summer listen!
Live Ledge #388: From The Archives
Despite what you may believe, archive releases come out throughout the year. It’s not just for the Christmas holidays or Record Store Days. During the year there are tons of compilations, live records, remasters, and other odds and ends. Tonight’s show collects a number of these. Acoustic versions of classic Graham Parker and Superchunk albums. A collection of acoustic covers recorded by Buffalo Tom’s Bill Janovitz. Live albums by Johnny Thunders, Die Toten Hosen, Paul Kelly, and so much more. A riveting triple-disc compilation of Billy Childish’s 40 year careeer. All these and more! Listen and then please go purchase those tracks you enjoy! It’s that simple.
The Last Backlog Dump Before We Get Our Shit Together!
Morning Show 4.2.19 Radio Show 4.2.19 Morning Show 4.23.19 Radio Show 4.23.19 Morning Show 4.30.19 Radio Show 4.30.19 Morning Show 5.7.19 Radio Show 5.7.19 Morning Show 5.21.19 Radio Show 5.21.19 Radio Show 5.28.19 Morning Show 6.3.19 Radio Show 6.3.19 Radio Show 6.18.19 Radio Show 6.25.19 Morning Show 7.2.19 Radio Show 7.2.19 That is everything we […]
Live Ledge #387: New Releases
Look, it gets hard to describe the monthly new release shows. It’s like the others. Two hours of great new tunes from all over the world. Listen and then go purchase those you enjoy! It’s that simple/
Rock N Roll Manifesto 453
New stuff from Nob Hill Mariners and Poison Boys, plus KBD classics and more.
Live Ledge #386: 2nd Quarter Report
As I’ve stated almost every week this week, this has been a fabulous year for new music. Tonight’s show is proof of that fact. It’s the last show of June, which means we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year. Tonight’s show is the “2nd Quarter Report”; a presentation of some of the great releases from April, May, and June.
Live Ledge #385: UK Punk Summer 1979
A celebration of the punk the UK was listening to in the summer of 1979!
Live Ledge #383: New Releases Pt. 1
It’s a supersized episode of great new tunes, including releases from Rum Bar and Spaghetty Town Records. Part one of a two part series.
Live Ledge #382: RIP Roky Erickson + More 1989
Minutes before the planned second episode devoted to 1989 was set to record came news of the death of legendary pyschedelic garage rocker Roky Erickson. A half hour or so of Roky’s music is aired at the beginning of the show before going into the original playlist.
Live Ledge #381: 1989
No, this show is not about Taylor Swift. It’s the first part of a look at the final year of the 80’s. Was it as dismal as we’ve been led to believe?
Rock N Roll Manifesto 447
New stuff from Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders, Candy Snatchers, Forsooth!, Aggrolites, Geoff Palmer and more.
Live Ledge #380: Tommy & Evan
Host Scott Hudson chats about his weekend at the Tommy Stinson/Lemonheads show, along with lots of great garage rock.
Live Ledge #379: Garage Pop Power Rock
A great set of power pop and garage rock, including a lengthy set of new Rumbar Records releases.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 446
World premiere of new Total Massacre tracks and a chance to win their new album on vinyl! Tons of stuff from Hozac Records and some new stuff from LSM Vinyl.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 445
New stuff from Charger, Harrington Saints, Will Bennett & the Tells, Hammered Satin, the Freeze and more.
Live Ledge #377: Arbor Day
The perfect soundtrack for planting trees or other Arbor Day celebrations.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 444
A giveaway from Zodiac Killer Records, new tracks from the Freeze, Jonny Manak & the Depressives, Los Pepes, !Mess!, Slow Faction, Total Massacre, Spunk Volcano & the Eruptions and more!
Live Ledge #376: 1984 American College Rock
A look back at quite possibly the greatest year in independent college rock and roll.
Live Ledge #375: New Releases (Pt. 2)
A continuation of last week’s comprehensive look at recent releases that travels all over the world.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 442
New Total Massacre, new stuff from Wanda Records, a bunch of stuff from Laketown Records and a Brad Marino giveaway from Rum Bar Records!
Live Ledge #374: New Releases (Pt. 1)
There’s so much great new music out there that this month’s new release episode has been expanded to two weeks. Part 1 is highlighted by a number of tracks from a great triple disc set designed to help pay off the medical bills of legendary rocker Sonny Vincent.
Live Ledge #373: First Quarter Report
The first three months of 2019 has seen a ton of great new records. Tonight Scott Hudson plays tracks off those who have caught his ear.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 440
Debuted 2 more Priorities tracks from their 4 song EP- download it now from their bandcamp page.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 439
Lots of new stuff from the Briefs, Teenage Bottlerocket, Priorities, Pizzatramp, Isolation Party and more.
Live Ledge #371: Partytime
Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with these booze-oriented tracks.
Live Ledge #370: Boxes and Compilations
Two hours of the best tracks from recent box sets and other sorts of compilations.
Live Ledge #369: New Releases
The first Friday of every month is devoted to new releases, and there’s a ton of great music to check out this month.
Live Ledge #368: Covers
Scott’s folder of new cover songs was full so it’s time for a show of nothing but reworked songs.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 433: NOT Valentine’s Day
The annual collection of songs about heartbreak, cheating, divorce, etc.
Live Ledge #366: 5 Songs 6 Labels
Five acts from six different indie labels are highlighted this week.
Live Ledge #365: British Punk January – May 1979
A look at British punk rock singles released in the first half of 1979.
Live Ledge #364: 1st Annual Ledge Awards
With the help of Live Ledge listeners, awards are given out to the best music of 2018.
