Tommy Unit LIVE!! #589
September 20th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #589 – TONIGHT….We spun new tracks by C.O.F.F.I.N., Brian Setzer, The Hives, Ricky Rochelle, Dion Lunadon, Pierre Omer`s Swing Revue, No Loves, The Almighty Zeros, Sons of Cobra, and Burning Fuel! Plus, promoted some upcoming gigs with tracks by The Hookers, Zeke, The Kids, and The Courettes!! Turn it … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #589
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #588
September 13th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #588 – TONIGHT….Lotsa new stuff and a tip o’ da hat to Bitch Queens…who are callin’ it quits…say it ain’t so! Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive588.mp3 The Hangmen Broken Heartland The Cheats … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #588
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #587
September 6th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #587 – TONIGHT….We brought it straight outta the garage! A full set from the new Hives rekkid, scoped out bands doin’ Berlin Beat Invasion #5, some songs about horror movies, and MORE GARAGE!! Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #587
The Ledge #583: New Releases
The Ledge has always been known to enjoy music from all over the world. This month’s new release episode, however, goes ever further than usual. Yes, we have new tunes from many of the usual suspects – Canada, Australia, England, Sweden, etc. But this month we expand that a little bit and have tunes from Indonesia and Japan! (Ok, Japanese rock and roll is not so unusual in these parts, but you get the picture.) There’s also the usual mix of long-awaited returns (Uni Boys, Wreckless Eric), and new (at least to me) artists such as Hurry, Young Francis Hi Fi, and Dennis Cometti. There’s a set devoted to a trio of solo artists who have shared the stage countless times over the years (Brad Marino, Geoff Palmer, and Kurt Baker), and who always seem to have new records right around the same time. We also have a sneak peak of the upcoming Replacements box set, Tim: Let It Bleed Edition. The “cello version” of “Can’t Hardly Wait” was actually a Paul Westerberg demo with Twin/Tone secretary Michelle Kinney on cello. The box set comes out on September 22, and as you may imagine, I…ok, I won’t go with the obvious […]
RNRM670
Long show. Good stuff.
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #586
August 9th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #586 – TONIGHT….We scoped out the new Cramps tribute via Cleopatra Records! Also, new tunes from Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders, Les Lullies, and The Mighty Fine! Plus, spun some tunes from The Rumours, Supersuckers, Sugar Tradition, Labretta Suede And The Motel 6, and The Detroit Cobras to promote … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #586
RNRM667: Grazza
Celebrating the life of Graham “Grazza” Bowditch through music.
The Ledge #578: Covers
Every few months, I like to put together an all-covers edition of the show. As I’ve stated before, I have a folder all set up to toss in whatever tracks I want to later air. This edition came a little bit sooner than usual due to a couple of fabulous tribute records. The first release I wanted to highlight is the brand new An International Tribute To The Muffs, which features 26 fabulous covers of Kim Shattuck tunes. Proceeds from this release goes to the Team Shattuck Foundation of Kim´s Sister, Kristen Shattuck. The other great tribute record is Drunk Dial Fakes, Vol. 2. This ingenious set features “real” bands covering songs that were written for fictional TV and film bands. How can you not love covers from The Rutles, CHiPs, and That Thing You Do? As for the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks”, I’ve got a twofer for you this week. I recently discovered a couple of fabulous Undertones tribute records, and Teenage Hits – A Tribute To The Undertones features two wonderful remakes. And like always, I must again plead with y’all for more versions of “Teenage Kicks”. If you are a musician, or have any contact with artists that could record their own take […]
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #585
July 26th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #585 – TONIGHT….We celebrate Tommy Unit LIVE!! becoming a teenager!! 13 years of podcasting brings us to episode 585! Teenagers are the theme! Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive585.mp3 Nirvana Smells Like Teen … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #585
RNRM664
Two doors down from the beast. New stuff from the Oxys, Vicious Blonde, Guerrilla Teens, Night Trauma, X-Intruder and more.
The Ledge #576: New Releases
It’s the first show of a new month, so it’s pretty obvious what’s going on this week. It’s over two hours of brand new music, ranging from Americana to punk to power pop to (lots of) garage rock. There are veteran acts and more…
RNRM662
Pulled out some bands from the archives, plus new stuff from the Oxys, Guerrilla Teens, Pat Todd and the Rankoutsiders and JJ & the Real Jerks.
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #584
June 28th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #584 – TONIGHT….All killer, no filler! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive584.mp3 The Bloody Hollies Tired of This Shit Dead Express This Means War Nothing Thrives New Beginning The Turbo A.C.’s perfect crime The Oxys Mister … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #584
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #583
June 21st, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #583 – TONIGHT….New stuff from Beluga Records / Spaghetty Town Records, Rum Bar Records, and more! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive583.mp3 The Hives Countdown to Shutdown The Master Plan You’re Mine The Master Plan Ooh … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #583
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #582
Lots of two-fers of new releases, a sey of covers and more! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive582.mp3 Scumbag Millionaire I’m in Love Thee Headcoats The Baker Street Irregulars Thee Headcoats Thee Headcoatitude Urban Junior Everyday Can Get You Down … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #582
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #580
May 24th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #580 – TONIGHT…..Shootin’ from the hip with tons of killer classics! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive580.mp3 Social Distortion King Of Fools Dead Kennedys Holiday In Cambodia Hard-Ons Something About You John Chopper Harris Good Times, … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #580
The Ledge #569: Jeremy Porter’s Teenage Kicks
When I conceived the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks” project late last year one of the first things I did was to contact artists that I considered friends of the show. I’ve been blessed over the years to have some wonderful musicians regularly send me their latest projects. One of those friends was Jeremy Porter, leader of Jeremy Porter & The Tucos. For almost the entire time I’ve been producing The Ledge, Porter has provided me with fabulous music, and has also introduced my show to many of his fellow musician friends. It was honestly no surprise when Porter responded that he was indeed interested in contributing a version of “Teenage Kicks”, but I was blown away by his overall plans with the tune. Tonight’s episode is the world premiere of his cover, which will be officially released next Friday (5/26) on his bandcamp page. While the track will be a “name your price”, proceeds from those who do the right thing and pay for the track will go to the Detroit-based charity, Hater Kitty Army, led by Sue Summers. “Hater Kitty Rescue Army is a neighborhood cat haven on Detroit’s Eastside,” Summers explains. “We have been serving abandoned cats for the past […]
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #579
May 10th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #579 – TONIGHT…..The Lookout Honeys stopped by before heading out on their NYC to El Salvador tour! And they brought a killer playlist to boot! Check it out!! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive579.mp3 The Lookout … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #579
The Ledge #565: Some More Home Plays
This week is another show devoted primarily to music I’ve been listening to around the house. The first half is dominated by new tracks recently sent to me by various labels, and sometimes the artists themselves. There’s a new tune from Sioux Falls’ own Thought Patrol. There’s Big Stir’s latest projects featuring former Standells leader Tony Valentino. There’s the usual handful of Rum Bar Records releases, including the return of The Short Fuses. The second half of the show are highlighted by recent box set releases of The Velvet Underground, Dead Moon, and the legendary live 2Tone Dance Craze soundtrack, along with favorites by the New York Dolls, The Mummies, The Creation, The Pretty Things, and Paul Revere & The Raiders. There’s almost 60 years of fabulous rock and roll! As for this week’s edition of “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks”, I don’t have a lot of background information regarding the version by a band called Funeral Service. All I’ve managed to find out is that they were a French band that put their cover out in 1986 as the b-side to a version of the classic “Pills”. If you have any info on this band, please let me know. […]
The Ledge #562: First Quarter Report
As this is the last show of the first quarter of 2023, and even airing on the last day of the month, it’s only natural that we take a look back at some of the stunning new records released so far thsi year. It has been quite a year, especialy if you are a fan of guitar-driven music. Power pop, in particular, has made a great comeback this year, highlighted by the likes of The Whiffs, Local Drags, and Ryan Allen And His Extra Arms. But it’s also a great year for returning legends. Yo La Tengo, The Long Ryders, The Church, and Iggy Pop released their best albums in years. Billy Childish reunited the legendary Thee Headcoats for their first album in 22 years, and it’s a smoker! For this show, obviously, the main highlight comes from the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks” subtheme, and we received thrilling news earlier this week. The very first person I contacted when I came up with this idea was Malibu Lou from Rum Bar Records. Obviously, I was hoping that he could convince some of his bands to participate (and I still hope they do). What I wasn’t expecting was for Lou […]
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #574
March 29th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #574 – TONIGHT…..new tracks from Daddy Long Legs, Chuck Norris Experiment, He Who Cannot Be Named, and Detönatör!!!!! And the usual killer stuff to accompany! We go LIVE!! at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! Andy G. and The Roller Kings Dance Last Night … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #574
The Ledge #559: New Releases (Pt. 2)
The second part of this month’s new release series sees no drop off from last week’s extravaganza. In fact, it makes the case that 2023 is shaping up to be yet another great year of music. There are long-awaited returns by The Reverend Hor…
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #573
March 8th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #573 – TONIGHT…..A sneak peek into the new Daddy Long Legs rekkid! Plus some killer Go-Gos cover in recognition of International Women’s Day….Some local tracks….a five song/Viva Las Vegas/Rum Bar Records set….and more!!!!! We go LIVE!! at 10pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive573.mp3 … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #573
RNRM645: International Women’s Day
Today was International Women’s Day and it’s also Women’s History Month. This show is in honor of the ladies of music.
The Ledge #557: 1998
It’s always shocking when you stumble upon tweets or articles noting the anniversary of beloved albums. You can’t help but wonder how something that seems like it came out yesterday is actually…well, old! That’s the case with tonight’s show. Every single song you hear is 25 years old. It’s just insane to me that some of my favorite Americana (Son Volt, Golden Smog, Drive-By Truckers), power pop (Sloan, Tommy Keene, Nada Surf), singer/songwriter (Elliott Smith, Silver Jews), and punk (Fugazi, Screeching Weasel, Bad Religion) records have hit this milestone. It just doesn’t feel like nostalgia As for the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks” entry, I’ve got a fabulous rarity. 1998 saw the release of Scandal Controvery and Romance, the classic debut record by The Prissteens. To celebrate the 45th birthday of their A&R rep, Howard Thompson, the pressed up 45 copies of a tribute song called “Oh Howard!”. The b-side of this single was their Undertones cover that featured a few lyrical changes and retitled “Teenage Dicks”. (Both of these tracks were eventually reissued on 2020’s The Hound collection of rarities and demos.) Once again, I’m always actively looking for new covers of “Teenage Kicks”. Please don’t hesitate to create your own personal […]
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #571
February 22nd, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #571 – BRAND NEW TUNES FROM Grade 2, The Dahmers, Square Tugs, Heartbeeps, Crime Line, OC Rippers, The Carburetors, 13 Bats, Rusti Steel & The Star Tones, and Those Deadbeat Cats! PLUS some killer classics, and more!! The hour goes fast, so heads up!! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #571
The Ledge #556: More Miscellany
This week’s show is once again a mix of old and new. There’s quite a few brand new releases highlighted, accompanied by quite a few records that I’ve found myself playing in my free time. Which leads me to a question to my lovely listeners. For as long as I’ve done the show, the presence of “themes” has been a constant. Honestly, that’s how my brain works best for picking music. It gives me a reason to air a tune. Even the monthly new release episode is basically a theme that’s just like shows based on certain years or terms. Lately, I have sort of abandoned the theme and played these kinds of old/new mixes. Part of this is that due to the fact that I now report a top ten playlist every week to the Radio Indie Alliance. I know I can submit any ten tracks I play but I’ve been paying even more attention to new music than usual. So this is what I want to find out from you guys. Do you like these freeform type of broadcasts or should I revert back to having a weekly theme? The themes aren’t going away entirely, no matter what […]
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #570
February 15th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #570 – TONIGHT we spun new tunes from The Damn Givers, Dad Brains, The Heck, Razorbats, Ichi-Bons, Batmobile, Les Lullies and ChumHuffer! PLUS some Garage Rock 101 from Rum Bar Records, more Boogie Hammer, and a killer set of classics!! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #570
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #569
February 1st, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #569 – TONIGHT we spun new tunes from The Oxys, Boogie Hammer, Anti-Flag, Torpedohead, Evil Daltons, The Greendales, Kepi Ghoulie, The Jackets, Critical Response, and The Stripp! PLUS an extra set of covers!! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive569.mp3 … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #569
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #567 – Songs that Rocked 2022!
January 18th, 2023. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #567 – Some of my favorites tunes from my favorite labels from 2022!! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive567.mp3 Ravagers Down That Road Bitch Queens Party Hard(ly) The Black Halos Better Days The Hellacopters Beguiled Sonny Vincent Over a … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #567 – Songs that Rocked 2022!
The Ledge #546: Runners Up
The process of compiling my annual list of the year’s best albums rarely varies. It usually begins in mid-November with a combination of notetaking and mental obsessing. Then over Thanksgiving weekend I begin putting ideas into various categories that I couldn’t even try to explain. Finally, the first couple of weeks of December sees this list finally coming together. As you may expect, that initial list is much longer than the official post of the best of the year. There can be anywhere between 60 and 100 records vying for inclusion. This week’s show comprises the 31 records that were in consideration before that final cut. But that’s not to say that these records are not as good as my “chart toppers”. No, these days there’s a fine line between a what makes the top ten and what makes the lower rungs. All of these records are fabulous albums that deserve to be heard by everybody. This is why the first time ever I’ve put together this “runners up” episode. I would love it if every listener bought at least one record I played on either of these shows. These great artists deserve to be compensated for their hard work, […]
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #561
November 16th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #561 – TONIGHT, I spun new tunes from The Nervous Eaters, The Black Halos, Grade 2, Demolition 23, The Stripp, OC Rippers, Fear Gods., Caströl, BROTHERS, Ardillas, Rock’n’Roll Rebels, and Mala Vista!!! Plus a Jugend Bands set goin’ out to my Jugend Brothers and Sisters! Wicked Cool Records, STOMP! … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #561
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New stuff from the Black Halos, the SUCK, Brad Marino, Newtown Neurotics, Erratix, Fear Gods., OC Rippers, Death Dumplings, the Oxys and more.
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #560 – FEAR CITY FUN FEST 2022!!
November 9th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #560 – Tonight Jen and Manny stop by Studio B to talk about this weekend’s FEAR CITY FUN FEST in NEW YORK CITY!! THREE DAYS of ROCK’N’ROLL! So many great bands! I think we fit in a track from every band-ish?!? Even a BRAND NEW MALA VISTA TUNE!! Get … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #560 – FEAR CITY FUN FEST 2022!!
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #559
November 2nd 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #559 – ALL NEW TUNES FROM….Turbocoopers, The Jackets, The Dahmers, The Me-Thinks, The Black Halos, A-Bombs, The Oxys, Vicious Blonde, The Hangmen, Speedmobile, Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue, Bitch Queens, and some killer KISS covers by The Brokendolls, The Drippers, and The Chuck Norris Experiment!! Devil’s Beat Records, Spaghetty Town … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #559
The Ledge #541: Halloween Spooktacular
I may say this every year but it is worth repeating. Halloween is the ultimate rock and roll holiday. Like truly great rock and roll, Halloween is dangerous, controversial, and noisy. Religious idiots for decades have claimed both are associated with …
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #558 – Halloween Spooktackular!!
October 26th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #558 – Count Unit digs himself up from the grave for his Halloween Spooktackular! The Count spins tunes about Monsters, Graveyards, Witches, Devils, and more!! We’re DEAD, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive558.mp3 The Ramones Pet Sematary Mr Fang and the … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #558 – Halloween Spooktackular!!
RNRM626: the 13th Annual Halloween Show
Halloween favorites and brand new stuff from Blag Dahlia and the Me-Thinks.
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #557
October 19th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #557 – Lorne Behrman stops by Studio B to co-host and spin some tracks from his new rekkid “A Little Midnight” (Spaghetty Town Records), past bands, personal influences, classics and more!! You gotta LUV his playlist! Catch him LIVE, November 10th at The Bowery Electric (opening for Television co-founder … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #557
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #556
October 5th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #556 – New tunes from Bitch Queens, KILLER KIN, Suzi Moon, Nosebleed, Faintest Idea, The Pigeon Boys, The Budweisers, Sweatpants Party, The Wimpys, The Speedways, Killer Hearts, The Short Fuses, The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, Hambone Skinny, The Cheap Pops, and Look It, Martians!! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #556
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Brand new Some Hearts, La Rabbia, Todd Killings and the Contracts, Short Fuses, the Suck, and More Kicks.
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #555
September 28th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #555 – New tunes from Lucifer Star Machine, Turbocoopers, The Gasölines, Killer Hearts, Upploppet, Liar Thief Bandit, New Generation Superstars, The Babylonz, and Nasty Party!! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive555.mp3 PLAYLIST Lucifer Star Machine – CensorshippedTurbocoopers – Another … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #555
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #554
September 21st 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #554 – Tonight, the man behind the green curtain at Rockin’ Records / JINX Records, Sean Law, stops by to warm up his turntables for The New England Shakeup!! Listen up as he hijacks the Real Punk Radio airwaves shootin’ from the hip in true old-school DJ fashion! Check … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #554
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #553
September 7th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #553 – Tonight we peeked into the new Pat Todd & The Rankoutsiders single on Dangerhouse Skylab/Heavy Medication Records. (Plus a few more release from HMR!) Also cranked up some new Kevin Stevenson (The Shods), a set about leather, anotha’ new Suzi Moon track, new stuff from Reverend Beat-Man … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #553
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #552
August 31st 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #552 – Tonight we kicked it off with a new one from The Schizophonics! Then tracks from the latest three bands added to the lineup at FEAR CITY FUN FEST 2022, a new split single from Vancouver’s JINX Records, some new stuff from VooDoo Rhythm Records, and more!! We’re … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #552
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #551
August 24th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #551 – Tonight we kicked it off with a new track from Deathtraps’ latest album!….plus new tunes from The Chats, Salty Fingers, The Spitters, Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts, and R.E.D – Religion Equals Decay! Scoped out tunes from the bands playing the Fear City Fun Fest 2022, … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #551
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #550
August 17th 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #550 – Tonight we kicked it off with another new track from Suzi Moon’s latest album….plus new tunes from Tokyo Beef, Slaughter and the Dogs, The Moröns, The Hard-Ons, Scumbag Millionaire, Deathtraps, Surfin Wombatz and Raucous Red Roosters! Scoped out tunes from the bands playing the Messer Chups show … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #550
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New stuff from Thee Saturday Knights, Brandy and the Butcher, Ex Parents, Smash the Granny, Tenement Rats, Mala Vista, Suzi Moon and more.
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This is really the Howlin’ Hot Dog’s episode but I also had a debut from the Newtown Neurotics!!
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New Beaumonts and new Urban Voodoo Machine. In one night!
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Lots of new stuff from the likes of Baabes, Jonesy, Sweet Things, Killer Hearts, the Short Fuses, the Drowns, Nob Hill Mariners and more.
RNRM598
The debut of the Sonny Vincent track from RNRM 7″ Series Vol II, plus the pre-order is live and more!
The Ledge #511: New Releases (Pt. 2)
While part one of this month’s new release series focused on relatively new artists, this week’s successor is full of bands that have been around for quite some time. There’s the first album in over 30 years by The Rave Ups. The Hood…
Tommy Unit LIVE!! #531 – BEDLAM BREAKOUT!
March 9th, 2022. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #531 – Next week I head across the pond to England to celebrate my girl’s birthday! Gonna go catch the BEDLAM BREAKOUT festival in Northampton! So tonight I’m spinning bands that I’ll be seeing LIVE!! Turn it up! We’re LIVE, Wednesday nights, 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #531 – BEDLAM BREAKOUT!
The Ledge #510: New Release (Pt. 1)
It became apparent a couple of weeks ago that this month’s new release series would have to be a two part extravaganza. Not only were the quantity of new songs piling up, but there were also quite a few albums that deserved more than a track or two of airtime. So the decision was easy, but then how does one split the shows? There’s no real formua to what was aired tonight and what will be held back until next week. Tonight’s show probably features more of the types of artists who are easily found on Bandcamp, which is fitting since March 4 was another of the great bandcamp days where the artist gets 100% of the proceeds of their sales. But otherwise the quality between both sets of tunes is pretty similar, as you’ll see during next week’s second part. I would love it if every listener bought at least one record I played on either of these shows. These great artists deserve to be compensated for their hard work, and every purchase surely helps not only pay their bills but fund their next set of wonderful songs. And if you buy these records directly from the artist or […]
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New stuff from Suede Razors, Low Rats, New Rocket Union, Fret Rattles, the Trouble Seekers, Violent Streaks, WODS, Dr. Gulag, Da Groins, Cyanide Pills and more.
The Ledge #509: RIP Mark Lanegan and Don Craine
This week’s show was originally going to be another in the series of “odds and ends” episodes where I air tracks from some record I’ve either recently acquired or pulled out of the archives to give a listen. Unfortunately, the deaths of two great rockers changed those plans. Mark Lanegan is in my opinion the most artistic of all of the grunge-era lead vocalists. While the vast majority of his brethren rarely travelled out of their safe zone, Lanegan was a musical shape shifter throughout his entire career. There was simply not a genre he wouldn’t attempt, nor did it seem like he ever said no to a collaborator. The first half of the show consists of long sets devoted to his solo career and also a taste of those collaborations. Then just a couple of hours before showtime came the news that Downliners Scet leader Don Craine had also passed away. Never heard of the Sect? You’re loss. Please go do some research after listening to tonight’s show. The set dedicated to him not only includes some of the great tracks of their mid-60s glory years but also a couple of great collaborations with Billy Childish. Filling up the […]
The Ledge #502: Best Records of 2021 NYE Countdown
So your favorite online radio DJ decided to spend a bitterly cold New Year’s Eve playing over six hours of the best music of 2021. But what else would I have done? New Year’s Eve is amateur night, and I haven’t ventured out of my house for the big night in years. With the big night lining up with a Ledge weekly broadcast, the decision to do a “Casey Kasem” was easy. So this show is a true marathon. First off, there’s a countdown of the 20 best reissues, box sets, compilations, and tribute albums of the year. Then there’s a countdown of the 40 best albums of 2021, and we hit the stroke of midnight in the eastern and central time zones with tracks from some of the great singles and EP’s of the year, along with tunes from a number of great albums that barely missed the cut of making the big countdown. Honestly, while the world is melting down we are somehow seeing a cultural renaissance. How else could I put together a six hour playlist of nothing but music from the past year? It’s simply incredible how much wonderful music is coming out on a weekly […]
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Manifesto Award Nominees back to back. Who gets your vote?
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Manifesto Award™ Nominees back to back. Who gets your vote? See the full list by clicking on the Manifesto Awards™ link above. Awards show is January 12th!
