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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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  • E055 – LANDROID: Rituals of Dreams, Death, and the High Desert

    E055 – LANDROID: Rituals of Dreams, Death, and the High Desert
    2026/08/18
    Episode OverviewIn this episode, JimmyJames and “Just” Jim sit down with Greg Gordon and Cooper Gillespie of LANDROID, the high‑desert art‑rock trio rounded out by Nigel Roman, who was unable to join the interview.Greg and Cooper explore the band’s origins, their creative chemistry, the philosophical threads running through their work, and the stories behind the songs that define their latest album.Topics CoveredMusical Beginnings – Greg and Cooper trace their earliestmusical memories and how their paths eventually converged.High Desert Influence – How the stark beauty and isolationof the high desert shaped their sonic identity.Early Albums & Pre‑LANDROID Bands – A look back at theprojects and bands they were in before forming LANDROID.Songwriting Process – From initial sparks to fully layeredproductions — including Greg’s desire to write a 30‑minute track.“The Beginning” – Why this track feels like stepping into analter‑ego for Cooper, and how Nigel’s contributions shaped the song.“Yellow Sea” – Cooper discusses her fascination withmortality and the group reflects on near‑death experiences.Gnosticism & Spiritual Curiosity – How learning aboutGnostic ideas influenced the album’s themes and a broader conversation aboutreligion.Songs as Self‑Confession – Cooper chooses “Sometimes.” Gregchooses “The Ending,” inspired by a vivid dream.Songs as Alter‑Ego – Cooper: “The Beginning.” Greg: “Say MyName.”Quiet/Loud Dynamics & Pauses – How LANDROID usessilence, restraint, and sudden bursts of sound to create emotional tension.Greg’s Love of Layering – Vocals, synths, textures — whystacking sounds is central to their identity.Reproducing Music Live – The challenges and surprises oftranslating studio complexity to the stage.Creative Conflict – Do they ever argue creatively? And whatthey do when a song simply isn’t working.“Closing Doors” – The mood, the lyrics, and the emotionalweight behind the track.“Autonomous” – Themes, textures, and how the song fits intothe album’s larger arc.“Stay” – The choppy metal‑style guitar, Phil Collins‑inspireddrums, and how the track came together.What’s Coming Up – Future plans, new music, and whatLANDROID is excited about next.Featured Songs (Clips Included)“So Say We All” – intro“Lost in Transmission” – transition from intro“The Beginning”“Yellow Sea”“Sometimes”“The Ending”“Say My Name”“Closing Doors”“Autonomous”“Stay”WHERE TO FOLLOW AND SUPPORT LANDROID:Official Band Website: https://www.landroidmusic.com/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/landroid/1469591125Bandcamp: https://landroid.bandcamp.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landroidmusic/YouTube: https://youtube.com/landroidmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/landroidmusicTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@landroidmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DIJjtbZhJdqXSVSFfBWyP?si=xkPGQDZGTcaeThyWeeX2wA&nd=1&dlsi=125b811b6db84926 Connect with Post‑punk HeartstringsPost‑punk Heartstrings explores artists who leadwith emotion, commitment, and originality—following the 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/postpunkheartstringsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings
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  • 054- Blueburst: Craig Douglass Miller and the Long Return

    054- Blueburst: Craig Douglass Miller and the Long Return
    2026/05/08

    Episode Summary

    After more than two decades away from releasing music, Craig Douglass Miller—frontman of the 90s Dallas band The Reach and now the creative force behind Blueburst—joins us for a deep, funny, and vulnerable conversation about rediscovery, mentorship, depression, and the long road back to making art.

    Craig opens up about the years he spent convinced he was“done,” the advertising career that took over, the drinking that diverted him, and the quiet creative ember that never fully went out. He talks candidly about the emotional through‑line from The Reach to Blueburst and the longing thatshaped both eras.

    And of course, we get into the pivotal role of MartyWillson‑Piper, whose guidance, friendship, and gentle pressure helped Craig rebuild confidence, finish songs, and step back into the musical life he thought he’d lost.

    Key Topics

    Craig’s 20‑plus‑year hiatus from releasing music

    How COVID, stillness, and a guitar‑filled house cracked thedoor open

    Mentorship, accountability, and the creative partnershipwith Marty Willson‑Piper

    The emotional DNA connecting The Reach to Blueburst

    Depression, confidence, and the fear of failure

    The 90s Dallas scene, mailing cassettes to college radio,and the strange gap between industry interest and tiny crowds

    Why echo pedals never stopped being cool

    Writing personal lyrics vs. character‑driven songs (thatstill end up being personal)

    Reflections on aging, contentment, and the themes behindSupernovaBlueburst — Official Links

    Website: https://blueburst.band/Bandcamp: https://blueburst.bandcamp.com YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@blueburstmusic

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueburstmusic

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueburstmusic

    Connect with Post‑punk Heartstrings

    Post‑punk Heartstrings explores artists who lead withemotion, commitment, and originality—following the 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
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    2 時間 20 分
  • 053 – Aaron “A-Train” Smith — Beat of Sacred Noise

    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 6 分
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