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Synth, Surf & Post-Punk Party

Jeff Cioletti
Cruel World Festival
Artificial Intelligence
Chmcl Str8jckt
Cleopatra Records
Surf Music
Cabaret Voltaire
Nine Inch Nails
Berlin, Germany
EBM
Cruel World
Ministry
Pacific Northwest Surf Scene
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Howard Jones
London, United Kingdom
Iv-Rx
Surf Guitar 101 Festival
Robert Moog
Richmond, United States

Hosts Jeff Cioletti & DJ SailorGloom showcase the best synthpop, industrial, EBM, darkwave, post-punk and—rather incongruously, yet delightfully—surf music, featuring bands and tunes from the past, present and future.

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Latest Episodes

After a bit of a hiatus, the podcast returns with an all-new permanent co-host. Please welcome DJ SailorGloom, who was a guest on the previous episode and now joins Jeff Cioletti as a regular voice on the podcast! We get a potential update on the mys... more

In part 2 of our conversation with darkwave/goth/synthpop/synthwave/new wave DJ SailorGloom, we talk influences, what's spinning, and who made up some of the dumb names for certain genres.

On this episode we welcome special guest, DJ SailorGloom, goth/darkwave/new wave/synth wave/ebm/synthpop DJ extraordinaire!

We conclude our conversation with Cleopatra Records recording artists Chmcl Str8jckt, the outlaw industrial rock band featuring Kevin Snell, Mike Cairoli and John Bechdel. This episode features a few tunes from their new album, IV-Rx.

I'm pleased to welcome all three members of industrial band Chmcl Str8jckt for the first of a 2-part conversation. I had a blast chatting with Kevin Snell, Mike Cairoli and John Bechdel about their origin story and the making of their latest album IV... more

I offer my suggestions for a perfect Synth & Surf Halloween party playlist. Here's a link to the playlist so you can play along! 

music.apple.com/us/playlist/some-scares-from-synth-surf-saloon/pl.u-11zBBVmIGj2ZP

Some synthy finds from Berlin and some Surfy discoveries in London—Plus: Actors, Leathers & Soft Vein at Fallout in Richmond, Virginia

I recap my Netherlands record store crawl, as well as stateside shows from Nine Inch Nails and Daikaiju.

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Recent Guests

DJ SailorGloom
DJ and co-host featured in the episode
Episode: Gloomarama: DJ SailorGloom Part 2
John Congson
DJ Sailor Gloom, the guest on this episode; cyber security company founder; former naval officer
Cyber security company founder; DJ
Episode: All Gloom, No Doom with DJ Sailor Gloom, Part 1
John Bechdel
Member of Chmcl Str8jckt, discussion participant
Chmcl Str8jckt
Episode: Chmcl Str8jckt Part 2
Mike Cairoli
Member of Chmcl Str8jckt, discussion participant
Chmcl Str8jckt
Episode: Chmcl Str8jckt Part 2
Andre Delstroyer
Guitarist of The Delstroyers
The Delstroyers
Episode: PNW Surf Sounds with The Delstroyers
Lucas Delstroyer
Bassist of The Delstroyers
The Delstroyers
Episode: PNW Surf Sounds with The Delstroyers
Todd Delstroyer
Drummer of The Delstroyers
The Delstroyers
Episode: PNW Surf Sounds with The Delstroyers
Bob Spickard
Musician, interviewee
The Shantays
Episode: Synth & Surf Saloon: Surf Guitar 101 Recap
Kevin Snell
Musician, founder of Chmcl Str8jckt and Von Schnell alias
Chmcl Str8jckt, Von Schnell
Episode: Synth & Surf Saloon: Electro-Aggression with Kevin "Von Schnell" Snell (Part 1)

Hosts

Jeff Cioletti
Host of Synth, Surf & Post-Punk Party; long-running host with focus on synth, surf, and post-punk scenes; frequently discusses labels, collaborations, and production stories.
DJ SailorGloom
Co-host and recurring guest; brings DJ perspective, club culture anecdotes, and genre knowledge across synth, EBM, and post-punk spheres; involved in show concept and production.

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#28
Indonesia/Music/Music Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#170
Indonesia/Music

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Outlaw Industrial with Chmcl Str8jckt Part 1
Q: What was the production dynamic like with John Bechdel, and how did his involvement influence the band?
Bechdel's production and guitar work helped elevate the songwriting, structure, and overall sound, turning a collaboration into a more integrated, professional partnership.
Outlaw Industrial with Chmcl Str8jckt Part 1
Q: How did the partnership between Kevin and Mike rekindle, and why did it become Chmcl Str8jckt?
They reconnected after years apart, talked about playing together again, and initially started with reviving an old project before evolving into a new, heavier industrial collaboration.

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Two longtime music hosts curate a show's mix of synthpop, industrial, EBM, darkwave, post-punk, and unexpectedly, surf music. Episodes swing between artist interviews, scene history, gear and production talk, and festival culture, with a penchant for deep-cut tracks, label dynamics, and live performance storytelling. The show often blends nostalgic retrospectives with forward-looking debates on genres, technology in music, and the evolving live circuit, all delivered in a conversational, opinionated style. Noteworthy is a recurring emphasis on the interplay between analog and digital workflows, indie labels, and multi-faceted collaborations across the synth-/punk-informed spectrum, which makes it a strong fit for listeners who want both exp... more

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1. DJ SailorGloom
2. John Congson
3. John Bechdel
4. Mike Cairoli
5. Andre Delstroyer
6. Lucas Delstroyer
7. Todd Delstroyer
8. Bob Spickard

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