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Post-punk Heartstrings

Post-punk Heartstrings

著者： JimmyJames S Butler
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 A discussion of the post-punk music that moves us and how it affects our lives and causes us to self-reflect and dig deeper. This podcast marries the raw, honest, and artistic style of post-punk and indie music with insights and life experiences of listeners and creators. The goal is to share from a place of vulnerability that leads to relation of trust and encouragement.JimmyJames S Butler 音楽
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  • Episode 053 – Aaron “A-Train” Smith — Beat of Sacred Noise

    Episode 053 – Aaron “A-Train” Smith — Beat of Sacred Noise
    2026/03/09
    In Episode 53 of Post-punk Heartstrings, we sit down with legendary drummer Aaron “A-Train” Smith, whose career spans alternative rock, new wave, and influential Christian music scenes from the 1980s onward.Aaron shares stories from his time with The 77s, his work in the post-punk/new wave world with Romeo Void, andrecording sessions with artists like Rich Mullins, Charlie Peacock, Chris Taylor and Ojo Taylor. Along the way we talk about musical influences, Nashville sessions, and the unique intersection of alternative music and faith-based communities.Aaron also reflects on his early musical upbringing, learning drums as a kid, and the winding path that led him fromNorth Carolina to Sacramento and eventually Nashville.If you enjoy deep dives into alternative music history and behind-the-scenes musician stories, this is an episode youwon’t want to miss.Episode Highlights• Aaron’s early musical influences and learning drums in North Carolina• Joining The 77s and the band’s creative peak in the late 80s and early 90s• The famous drum solo in the live version of Mercy Mercy• Playing with Vector, Romeo Void and The 77’s during the new wave era• Recording and touring with Rich Mullins and the Ragamuffin Band• Nashville session work with Charlie Peacock and Margaret Becker• Recording stories and studio memories with Steve Scott• Working on projects including recordings with Chris Taylor and more recently Ojo Taylor’s BEHOLD albumSongs Featured in This Episode• Caught in an Unguarded Moment –The 77shttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6tJwZf8kzP0bQm7m4VqW• Desperately – Vectorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/vector%20desperately• Higher Ground – Chris Taylorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/chris%20taylor%20higher%20groundArtists & Projects DiscussedThe 77shttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6tJwZf8kzP0bQm7m4VqWRomeo Voidhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3IbXhW2hYhI8M2YF3yJf9YRich Mullinshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6zZySmcFZ2zvR3yQY7dF9VCharlie Peacockhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3y2YhKkK8QbP8S9Pq7Z3t3Margaret Beckerhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6qF2iV7R7E4kP9hGQeW0k0Steve Scotthttps://open.spotify.com/search/steve%20scott%20musicPost-punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead with emotion, commitment, and originality—followingthe deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/.🎵 Songs & Artists Featuredin This Episode• A Girl in Trouble (Is a TemporaryThing) — Romeo Voidhttps://open.spotify.com/search/A%20Girl%20in%20Trouble%20Romeo%20Void• Caught in an Unguarded Moment —The 77’shttps://open.spotify.com/search/Caught%20in%20an%20Unguarded%20Moment%2077s• Higher Ground — Chris Taylorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/Higher%20Ground%20Chris%20Taylor• The Altars — Ojo Taylorhttps://open.spotify.com/search/The%20Altars%20Ojo%20Taylor• Mercy Mercy (Live) — The 77’shttps://open.spotify.com/search/Mercy%20Mercy%20Live%2077s• Minor Characters — Steve Scotthttps://youtu.be/zty_menBhBc?si=65FbRRslKjIgSvRl• Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone — TheTemptationshttps://open.spotify.com/search/Papa%20Was%20a%20Rollin%20Stone%20Temptations• Sunshine — Ray Charleshttps://open.spotify.com/search/Sunshine%20Ray%20Charles• Desperately — Vectorhttps://youtu.be/F1oT8W5tY_I?si=oWi57SUjYj0WswQ2 • What Is the Mystery — SteveScotthttps://youtu.be/elC06ATHkro?si=aUE3I2_HcjcyqAEC
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    2 時間 4 分
  • 052 – Ronnie Martin: Chasing the Perfect Song

    052 – Ronnie Martin: Chasing the Perfect Song
    2026/02/16

    In this episode of Post-punk Heartstrings, we sit down with Ronnie Martin—the visionary songwriter and producer behind Joy Electric and Dance House Children.

    Ronnie reflects on a lifetime of chasing songs rather than trends, committing to pure analog synthesis, and staying faithful to a sound long after it stopped being fashionable. We talk about songwriting over technology, isolation versus influence, and the idea of pursuing a perfect song—one that may never fully be written.

    A recurring touchstone throughout the conversation is The Sun Always Shines on TV by A-ha—a song that represents longing, restraint, and emotional clarity, and one that continues to inspire Ronnie’s creative pursuit.

    This episode explores:

    • Growing up surrounded by music, from crooners to classic rock to early alternative

    • The origins of Dance House Children and the Blonde Vinyl era

    • Building Joy Electric around pure analog synths

    • The importance of not quitting, even without validation

    • Why feeling always matters more than perfection

    Joy Electric – Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/search/Joy%20Electric

    Dance House Children – Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/search/Dance%20House%20Children

    “The Sun Always Shines on TV” – A-ha
    https://open.spotify.com/search/The%20Sun%20Always%20Shines%20on%20TV

    Post-punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead with emotion, commitment, and originality—following the deeper threads that connect sound, memory, and meaning.

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    2 時間 16 分
  • 051 - The Swoon – When the Spook Was There: Transcendence and the Long Echo

    051 - The Swoon – When the Spook Was There: Transcendence and the Long Echo
    2026/02/27
    In this episode of Post-punk Heartstrings, we sit down with Emmett and Daniel of The Swoon for a deep, candid conversation about their origins, their music, and the strange, beautiful path that led them from a town of 800 people to national stages and legendary studios.We start at the very beginning — childhood friendships, next-door neighbors, and the formative experiences that shaped their creativity long before a band existed. From riding bikes at night and playing Dungeons & Dragons to discovering music through parents’ record collections and late-night video programs, Emmett and Daniel trace how imagination and curiosity fueled everything that followed.The conversation explores:Growing up in Cottonwood, Minnesota, and how isolation sharpened creativityFamily influence, especially poet parents and homes filled with literature and musicEarly musical experiments, homemade drum kits, and first rehearsals in basements, garages, attics, and church buildingsPlaying shows at youth groups, American Legion halls, and early festivalsThe awkward, chaotic reality of first gigs — and how perseverance slowly turned embarrassment into confidencePivotal moments include:Winning Battle of the Bands competitions at Falcon Heights, Sunshine Festival, and Cornerstone FestivalThe excitement — and disappointment — of a record deal that fell apart during negotiationsHow religious expectations and denominational differences unexpectedly derailed a label contractThe turning point when Charlie Peacock stepped in, leading to sessions at Neverland Studios in CaliforniaInside the Neverland Studios recordings:Charlie Peacock’s role as producer and creative guideThe collaborative influence of Derri Daugherty (The Choir), including studio support and sonic shapingThe realities of analog recording, limited time, and expensive tapeSong selection, production decisions, and the band’s growing confidence in their artistic voiceWe also discuss:The evolution of the band’s name, from Restricted Access to The SwoonThe literary roots of the name, inspired by Emmett’s mother’s poetryEarly influences including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Men at Work, and U2Comparisons to U2 and the band’s embrace of performance, commentary, and emotional intensity in live showsThroughout the conversation, Emmett and Daniel reflect with humor, honesty, and humility — sharing not just the highlights, but the missteps, doubts, and near-misses that shaped The Swoon’s legacy.This is a rich, heartfelt episode about friendship, faith, creativity, and what it means to keep making art even when the path forward isn’t clear.Follow The SwoonWebsite: https://theswoon.band/SWOONTube: https://theswoon.band/video/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJ2i66WETgYaSQDFSc5Khw/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theswoonbandRemember The Swoon (Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2412843425690573Follow Jeffrey Kotthoff (Lo-Fidelity)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.kotthoffBandcamp (Lo-Fidelity Records)https://lo-fidelityrecords.bandcamp.com/Related videoAustin Dacey – What I Did on My Summer Vacationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8ZBNmBQTQo&list=RDv8ZBNmBQTQo&start_radio=1Follow Post-punk HeartstringsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/
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    2 時間 7 分
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