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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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  • E049 - John Easdale of Dramarama: From Looney Tunez to Color TV

    E049 - John Easdale of Dramarama: From Looney Tunez to Color TV
    2025/12/11
    **✨ Episode 049 — John Easdale of DramaramaFrom Looney Tunez to Color TV**🎙️ Guest: John Easdale🎧 Band: Dramarama📅 Episode: 049🔥 Topic: Four decades of songwriting, survival, and the unexpected rise of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”In this episode, I sit down with John Easdale, singer and songwriter of Dramarama, for an in-depth conversation covering the band’s origins in New Jersey, their underground rise, their accidental Los Angeles breakthrough, and the creative cycles that have kept their music vital for 40 years.We explore his earliest inspirations, their first recordings at Looney Tunez Records, the legendary impact of “Anything, Anything,” the band’s breakup and rebirth, and John’s evolving relationship with success, creativity, and longevity.0:00 – 2:43🤘 Fan moments & the long-term consistency of Dramarama’s sound2:43 – 8:13🎵 Early musical beginnings — first 45 purchased, Beatles years, drums, prog rock → Bowie → Sex Pistols → punk8:13 – 16:00📼 Looney Tunez Records basement days• Early 7” with “You Drive Me,” “A Fine Example,” and a cover of “Femme Fatale”• Why they chose a Velvet Underground song to gain recognition🎧 Clip: “Femme Fatale”16:00 – 21:54🎛️ The Comedy EP → Cinema VeriteHow a French DJ helped launch the band internationally21:54 – 29:09📻 Rodney Bingenheimer discovers the band on KROQ; thought they were French• The rise of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”29:09 – 32:34🎸 The twin lead guitar dynamic• Peter = “tasty, cleaner”• Mark = “wild, crazy”32:34 – 37:50💿 Standout tracks on Cinema Verite• Why Box Office Bomb & Wonderamaland weren’t widely available• Last Cigarette• Reissue after Nightmare on Elm Street 437:50 – 41:37🏷️ Chameleon Records & the making of Hi-Fi Sci-Fi41:37 – 48:32⚡ The ’90s, grunge, and the rise of “alternative”• The Vinyl album• Song: “Train Going Backwards”48:32 – 54:17🥁 Clem Burke (Blondie) joins for the Vinyl tour• “Introduction/Hey Betty”54:17 – 58:55🎤 “Work for Food”58:55 – 1:05:39🌅 Life after the band’s breakup1:05:39 – 1:12:00💼 The music business, solo work• Roller Skating on Rattlesnakes• The Bent Backed Tulips (Eggbert Records)1:12:00 – 1:19:00📺 Bands Reunited experience1:19:00 – 1:21:00💔 Everybody Dies (2005)• Written as a second solo album for Greg Dwinnell (eggBERT)• Released on 33rd Street Records1:21:00 – 1:23:38🌐 Early-internet anecdote: people arguing Dramarama was a “made-up band”1:23:38 – 1:28:30📀 Color TV (2020) and releasing it during COVID1:28:30 – 1:30:36🎤 Ending the album with a Heatmiser/Elliott Smith cover: “Half Right”• Talk of Elliott Smith and Scott Miller1:30:36 – 1:34:39💔 “The Bottle and the Bell” from Everybody Dies• “I was God and thought I knew better”1:35:00 – 1:39:00🎫 Memorable fan moments, concerts, VH1 Bands Reunited, first California shows1:39:00 – 1:43:00🌟 How John’s definition of success has changed over time1:43:00 – end🙏 Wrap-up & thanks🌐 Website: https://www.dramarama.us/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramaramaofficial/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramarama/🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DramaramaBand▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dramaramaofficial🎧 Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bYy43LckWm8MLy1zNhEWHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/Email: postpunkheartstrings@gmail.com
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    2 時間 6 分
  • E048 - The Us Kids Film with John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller

    E048 - The Us Kids Film with John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller
    2025/11/21
    🎙️ Post-Punk Heartstrings — Episode 048🎬 US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion📍 Host: JimmyJames S. Butler📍 First Mate / Co-Host: Jim Anderson🎤 Guests: John Smeby & Todd A. Zeller🌐 Us Kids Website: https://www.uskidsrockumentary.com/📘 Us Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsKidsAnAlternativeMusicRebellion📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uskidsrockumentary/Todd Zeller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddazeller/John Smeby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_smeby/⭐ Episode SummaryFilmmakers John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller join host JimmyJames S. Butler and first mate Jim Anderson to explore the creation of US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion, a documentary celebrating the explosive creativity of the Christian alternative and post-punk underground and the stories of the musicians who built it.They discuss their musical origins, radio roots, the emotional weight of interviewing beloved artists, the massive archival mission behind the film, and much more.🔍 Episode Highlights• 🎧 Early music memories & first albums• 🎹 John launching Reality Rock (1982)• 🎥 Todd’s videography path & Gene Eugene tribute connection• 🤝 How John & Todd teamed up to create the film• 🗃️ Behind-the-scenes digitization & archival rescue work• 💿 The US Kids double-vinyl soundtrack• 🕊️ Emotional interviews with legendary artists• 🚧 Production challenges, surprises & breakthroughs• 🤯 Artists they wanted but couldn’t secure• ❤️ Why the documentary feels like a “family reunion”• 🔄 How the filmmaking process reshaped their perspective🎵 Music Featured in This Episode🎶 “In Our Valley” — The Sea Hymnal🎶 “God Rules” — Undercover🎶 “River on Fire” — Greg Lawless🎶 “Heart Lost in Nowhere” — The Altar Boys🎶 “Desperately” — Vector🎶 “I Want to See Heaven” — Mad At the World🎶 “Sanctuary” — Daniel Amos🎶 “Under Lock & Chain” — Ric Alba📚 Other Topics & Stories• 🌱 Childhood musical beginnings• 🕍 Discovering Christian alternative culture• 🎤 Live show memories: Petra, Servant, Undercover• 🤘 KISS pajamas, trading cards & early fandom• 📼 Building the US Kids digital archive• 🧡 Reconnecting musicians after decades• 🎨 Crafting the artwork, editing style & tone• 📝 Encouraging feedback from Sam Phillips• 📀 Soundtrack curation with Jason Dean (Reality Rock)• ⚙️ Technical challenges behind the film’s creation🙏 Special ThanksAppreciation to the GoFundMe supporters and friends of the project:Michael Pritzl • Jason Dean • Rob Birks • Robert Reynolds • Dan Michaels • “Spun Counter Guy” • And many more.👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=584433f19b9448b8• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/
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    2 時間 21 分
  • E047 — Richard Ploog, Part 2: Surreal Rhythms & Cosmic Artifice

    E047 — Richard Ploog, Part 2: Surreal Rhythms & Cosmic Artifice
    2025/11/06
    In this second half of our conversation with legendary drummer Richard Ploog (The Church, Groom Epoch), we explore his post-Church journey — from collaborations with Peter Koppes, Steve Kilbey, and Marc Gable to the surreal, space-infused sounds of Groom Epoch.🎵 Joining Peter Koppes and The WellHow Richard was invited to join Peter Koppes’ project The Well, recording Iridescence and Water Rites. Includes a clip of “Faith” from Water Rites.🎧 Listen to “Faith” – The Well🤝 Performing with Steve Kilbey & Marc GableRichard recalls performing with Steve and Marc, reflecting on Steve’s many collaborations and taking Ibogain on tour.🛸 The Birth of Groom EpochHow Groom Epoch came together — and why the band is named after Groom Lake (Area 51, Nevada).🎻 Amanda Brown (The Go-Betweens)Amanda contributed electric harp, oboe, and backing vocals on the Groom Epoch track “Cosmic Artifice.”🎧 Listen to “Cosmic Artifice” – Groom Epoch🎚️ Inside the Groom Epoch AlbumsA discussion on the band’s evolving sound, layered arrangements, and Richard’s unique vocal cadence and production style.🌀 On SurrealismJim asks whether Richard still considers himself a surrealist — and how that perspective shapes his songwriting.🎧 Song-by-Song Insights💜 “Love Divine” — Layered textures, crunchy guitars, and possibly electric harp.🎧 Listen on Spotify🌍 “Earth First” — Features guitarist Brett Myers (Died Pretty). Richard recalls Brett’s solo work on “Out of the Unknown.”🕊️ “Fodder for Zion” — Written about the conflict in Syria.🎧 Listen on Spotify🌌 “Cosmic Artifice” — A lush, surreal sonic landscape (clip included above).🚀 The New Groom Epoch AlbumRichard teases the band’s fourth release, continuing to explore new musical territory.🎭 The Gaslight Puppet ShowIncludes guitar contributions from members of The Sunnyboys and other musicians from Australia’s post-punk scene.👨‍👦 Family & SerendipityRichard talks about his son Irie Ploog, and shares a surreal story about accidentally walking into a Tin Machine rehearsal with David Bowie singing “Ashes to Ashes.”“Faith” – The Well“Love Divine” – Groom Epoch“Fodder for Zion” – Groom Epoch“Cosmic Artifice” – Groom Epoch📍 Host: JimmyJames S Butler and First Mate - Jim Anderson🥁 Guest: Richard Ploog🎧 Listen to Groom Epoch on Spotify💿 More from The Well (Peter Koppes)📺 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings for more artist conversations.• Richard Ploog• The Church• Groom Epoch• Iboga Gazebo👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings for more deep dives into the sounds that move us:• Facebook• YouTube• Spotify
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