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Agony Shorthand

Agony Shorthand
French Yé-Yé Pop
Water Damage
Los Angeles Punk Rock
LA Punk
Burnt Envelope
Carbon Records
Dynamite Hemorrhage Radio
Workers Comp
Puppet Wipes
Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
Clotilde
Honey Radar
Anonymous Carpeting
Mordecai
Blues Ambush
The Submissives
SMEF
Famous Mammals
Wasn't Wizant
Bardo Pond

A new iteration of a long-running music podcast! Sub-underground dark corners of DIY sound, from punk to psych to solo guitar to abstract pop to heavy metalloid music - and other corners of the musical map.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes248Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Track listing:

MAN & ERROR - Bargain Bin

CINDY - The Thousand First

ALASTAIR GALBRAITH & DEMARNIA LLOYD - Merry-Go-Round

THE GORDONS - Right On Time

THINKING FELLERS UNION LOCAL 282 - Prelmnlrl

VIOLENT CHANGE - Production Life

THE WHINES - Cut Meat more

Track listing:

JACKIE-O MOTHERFUCKER - Hey! Mr Sky

MAN & ERROR - Paranoia

BABY ASTRONAUTS - Tricycle Hell

THE FALL - In The Park

LORETTE VELVETTE - Boys Keep Swinging

THE GO-BETWEENS - Lee Remick

JEANINES - You’ll Figure It Out

ANADOL & MARIE KLOCK ... more

Track listing for the newest Agony Shorthand pretend radio programme:

HOLT BODISH - Half Sunset

DEBT RAG - Gary’s World

MASSACRE - Subway Heart

PIGGY BANK - False Reality

UNWANTED CHRISTMAS PRESENTS - Industrial Death

PIRANHAS - Piranhas Attack

GAUN... more

New stuff from LEGLESS TRIALS, RETAIL SIMPS, ARTIFICIAL GO, SAN KAZAKGASCAR, BUNGEE JUMPERS, CUTICLES and stuff I'd never heard before from The Essex Green (pictured), Jonny Greenwood and more. 

Track listing:

SAN KAZAKGASCAR - Billionaire’s Shrug more

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Jay
Host of the show with multiple aliases across episodes, including radio-era references and a long-running background in curating underground music.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • I don’t care what Jay calls it, I’m still gonna listen!

    I’ve been listening to Jay’s podcasts for years now, as well as buying his zines. He gets bored with the format and changes it up fairly often, but he’s got great taste in music and I’ve learned a lot from him. Thank goodness punks don’t get old, just crankier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colin Peden
    United States8 months ago
  • Dynamite show!

    Always awesome, always energetic, always a trip. Mega informative too! Lights up any day or night. Get into the now of today and yesterday subterranean sounds with Jay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunengr
    Spain5 years ago
  • Similar to MR&R

    More palatable in a single sesh than Maximum Rock and Roll tho.

    Also it’s more like a real radio show.

    Just wish they would play pup and direct hit!!!

    SIIIIIIIIIKE!!

    Keep up the tolerable work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuck Dumpster
    United States6 years ago
  • Portal to a new world of music

    Love this 'podcast', it's like the radio show I wish existed here in the UK. Dozens of bands and songs completely new to me, some amazing, some terrible, but all trying to do something interesting. I just wish more were available on CD or record, rather than tape!

    Keep up the great work 'Jay and the gang'!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    piemasta
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • dig it

    great stuff, wish there were more underground rock podcasts. thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    black_macabre
    United States8 years ago

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Promotions and guests are seen as authentic and aligned with DIY culture.
Listeners value the host's energy and breadth across eras and scenes.
Fans enjoy the radio-show feel and the sense of community around underground music.
Audiences praise the deep-dcut curation and insightful band history.

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Agony Shorthand #3
Q: What made you decide to feature Texas punk music in this episode?
I was reminded of a couple of songs that I just love and wanted to share some favorites from that vibrant scene.

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A host-curated celebration of sub-underground rock, punk, DIY, and related sounds, mixing vintage and contemporary tracks with personal anecdotes and historical context. Episodes weave in memories of venues, labels, and regional scenes while spotlighting obscure releases and micro-scenes from across the US and beyond. The show often doubles as a cultural tour, with storytelling, band histories, and live-tuning commentary that appeals to listeners who crave discovery, deep cuts, and a sense of community around underground music. A standout trait is the host's long-running, hands-on approach to uncovering overlooked acts and connecting past and present scenes into a cohesive radio-like experience.

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Agony Shorthand launched 13 years ago and published 248 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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