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The New Wave Music Podcast

The New Wave Music Podcast
New Wave Music
New Wave
Music
Album Reviews
XTC
The Vapors
EMF
Haircut 100
A Flock Of Seagulls
Kate Pierson
Shriekback
Joe Jackson
Kissing the Pink
Twin Tribes
The Blow Monkeys
Urban Heat
Monument
Men Without Hats
Ian Mcnabb
The Cure

Welcome to The New Wave Music Podcast, your go-to source for everything New Wave! Join us as we review the latest music from the iconic artists who defined the genre, while also exploring new and emerging talents who carry the New Wave sound into the future. Each episode features music reviews, in-depth discussions, exclusive interviews with artists, and the latest news from the world of New Wave.... more

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Steve sits down with Colin Moulding, founding member, bassist, and songwriter for XTC, to talk about his incredible journey through music. Colin looks back at the early days of XTC, working... more

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Steve and Don are back with another episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, taking a look at two new albums from artists who have been creating music for decades. This time, they dive into R... more

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From her work with Glass Spells to stepping into the spotlight on her own, Tania Cassette is entering an exciting new chapter. Steve sits down with Tania to talk about her solo debut The De... more

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Steve sits down with Chris Huggett from Modele for an in-depth conversation about the band’s origins, influences, and the story behind their name. They dive into Modele’s 2025 debut album P... more

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Colin Moulding
Founding member, bassist and songwriter for XTC
XTC
Episode: Interview: Colin Moulding from XTC
Tania Cassette
Former frontwoman of Glass Spells; solo artist
Self-contained project, The Death of Me
Episode: New Music Spotlight: Tania Cassette
Courtney Taylor-Taylor
Frontman of The Dandy Warhols, guest for a section on new-wave influenced acts
The Dandy Warhols
Episode: Death Cab For Cutie & Modest Mouse
Janet Weiss
Drummer from Slater Kinney, one-off guest appearance on drums
Slater Kinney
Episode: Death Cab For Cutie & Modest Mouse
Thomas Dolby
Electronic musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and technology innovator
Independent artist and performer
Episode: Interview: Thomas Dolby - Totally Tubular Tour
James Stevenson
From The Alarm, guest on episode
The Alarm
Episode: Social Distortion & The London Suede
Susan Ottaviano
Vocalist of Book of Love
Book of Love
Episode: Interview: Susan & Ted Ottaviano from Book of Love
Ted Ottaviano
Musician/producer of Book of Love
Book of Love
Episode: Interview: Susan & Ted Ottaviano from Book of Love
John Thomas Griffith
Guitarist from Red Rockers
Red Rockers
Episode: Interview: John Thomas Griffith from Red Rockers

Hosts

Steve
Host of The New Wave Music Podcast; central figure in many episodes alongside multiple co-hosts.
Don
Co-host of The New Wave Music Podcast; provides analysis and context across episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Mostly

    Anti-conversationalist flatly reads (mostly) generic—and sometimes cringy—questions. Artists (mostly) warmly respond with interesting anecdotes and memorable experiences. Overall worthwhile.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thunder Mug
    United States4 months ago
  • Great idea

    I just found this podcast. I like it already. This is a great idea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marshville
    United States5 months ago
  • Necessary, but man…

    This podcast fills a much-needed niche in popular music. The New Wave sound was/is so fantastic, but since its heyday passed, it’s hard to find news and reviews on it. Well, here ya go. But then we’ve got problems - and this after listening to many episodes - The reviews tend to sound repetitive and rehearsed. You get a very strong sense that the comments are just being read from note cards and not extemporaneous (and then also not feeling very genuine). If I hear “you’re reading my notes” one ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mhops1
    United States2 years ago
  • Just discovered your podcast - superb

    I came across your podcast as you featured Ian McNabb’s superb new album, a long time favourite artist. Then on the next show you had an interview with another great, Jay Aston from Gene Loves Jezebel, really enjoyable, Jay sounds like a top bloke.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonnytampabay
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • This is a super-fans delight!

    Steve and T-bone repeatedly deliver honest and insightful album reviews of legendary bands that shaped an entire generation and still deserve the attention today! I’m hooked and looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    9751482
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for nostalgic depth and strong interviews with New Wave artists.
The show is seen as a niche but essential outlet for New Wave history and new music exploration.
Fans appreciate the blend of classic and contemporary acts and the candid behind-the-scenes stories.
Some listeners feel reviews can come off as rehearsed or overly positive, with critiques about consistency of commentary.
A number of listeners highlight engaging guest lineup and informative production details.

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Interview: Colin Moulding from XTC
Q: What was the starting point for that song?
Moulding says the idea came from encouraging his granddaughter, who thought she could not do something. The line became a pep talk, and the song's message is that people have to want something badly to achieve it.
Interview: Colin Moulding from XTC
Q: When you were writing it, did the bass line come first? And did you have any idea that that song was going to connect with people the way that it did?
Moulding says “Making Plans for Nigel” began with the phrase and character, and he built the song from its first line rather than starting with a chord sequence.
Interview: Thomas Dolby - Totally Tubular Tour
Q: What do you hope fans take away from your Totally Tubular Festival set when they drive home?
I hope they feel the show is truly live, with no stems or extra tracks, and celebrate the authentic 80s festival experience with real brass, live percussion, and a band that captures the era's energy.
Interview: Thomas Dolby - Totally Tubular Tour
Q: You're headlining the Totally Tubular Festival this year. What are some of the things you think are part of this celebration of 80s music?
Two years on from the festival's start, I joined the tour with friends and decided to bring back Lost Toy People to perform Aliens Ate My Buick in full, reflecting both the nostalgia and the fresh energy of the present lineup.
Interview: John Thomas Griffith from Red Rockers
Q: You've just released a live album through Liberation Hall Records called It's Our Blood. How did that idea come together?
The project came together around a Tipitina's gig in New Orleans; a strong team including Darren Hill and Ricky Schechstner helped produce and film the show, and the concept was to capture the live experience for release.

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What is The New Wave Music Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show combines in-depth album reviews with手 artist interviews focused on the New Wave, synth-pop, and related scenes from the 70s–90s and beyond. Episodes frequently feature conversations with veteran musicians and contemporary artists connected to the genre, plus track-by-track analyses and genre-wide news. Listeners get nostalgic storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from recording sessions and tours, and insights into how classic acts influence today's sound. The format frequently blends biographical context with musical critique, making it appealing to longtime fans, industry folks, and newcomers curious about the genre's evolution. A notable strength is the consistent blend of archival history, contemporary relevance, and forwa... more

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Recent guests on The New Wave Music Podcast include:

1. Colin Moulding
2. Tania Cassette
3. Courtney Taylor-Taylor
4. Janet Weiss
5. Thomas Dolby
6. James Stevenson
7. Susan Ottaviano
8. Ted Ottaviano

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