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The Lydian Spin

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A series of lively, deep and often hilarious interviews conducted by Lydia Lunch, one of the most vocal spoken word artists of this or any century and Tim Dahl, musician and general know it all.

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Ian Svenonius is a musician and author who began his career in the 1980s Washington D.C. punk scene. He has been the lead vocalist for several bands, including The Nation of Ulysses, The Make-Up, and Chain and The Gang, and later released music under... more

Norman Westberg is a guitarist known for anchoring the monolithic avant-rock of Swans. Away from the band's trademark volume, however, his solo work—like the Lawrence English-produced After Vacation—abandons traditional riffs for meditative, ambient ... more

Nuha Ruby Ra is a London-based artist working across music, performance, and visual art. Blending industrial sound, art-pop, and spoken word, her work explores power, instinct, and transformation through raw, physical live performance. Following two ... more

In 1977, Gary Wilson finished recording You Think You Really Know Me in his parents' basement and released it himself. Through the 1980s, his work in experimental music that draws across styles including new wave, rock, funk, jazz, lounge, and avant-... more

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Nuha Ruby Ra
An East London experimental artist known for her haunting and hypnotic performances that blend music, visual art, and a unique stage presence.
Independent Artist
Episode: Episode 442 UK Artist Nuha Ruby Ra
Gary Wilson
King of the weird, master of lo-fi funk, and an experimental musician
Episode: Episode 441 Gary Wilson
Blake Fleming
Master percussionist, author, and instructor
Mars Volta
Episode: Episode 440 Percussionist Blake Fleming
Kavus Torabi
Musical composer associated with bands like Cardiacs and Gong
Episode: Episode 336 Kavus Torabi
Mishka Shubaly
Singer, songwriter, musician, and teacher of creative writing.
Yale University
Episode: Episode 335 Writer Mishka Shubaly
Byron Coley
Gonzo journalist and co-author of 'Now Jazz Now'
Episode: Episode 334 Byron Coley
Ben Roy
Comedian, writer, musician
Regular performance collaborator with JT Haversad
Episode: Episode 333 Ben Roy
Harley Flanagan
Author, Jiu-Jitsu master, and king of hardcore in the New York music scene.
Cro-Mags
Episode: Episode 332 Harley Flanagan
Martin Atkins
Renowned musician and archivist, known for his work with PIL and numerous other influential bands
Invisible Records
Episode: Episode 331 Martin Atkins

Hosts

Lydia Lunch
Co-host of The Lydian Spin; prominent figure in spoken word and arts circles.
Tim Dahl
Co-host of The Lydian Spin; musician and curator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 290 ratings
  • Thank you

    Lydia,

    I’m truly loving the podcast. I love all of your artistic output from back in the Rollins, Bajema and of course the one and only Mr. Hubert Selby Jr days. Stay well and keep up the great work. Really love the writer episodes. Thank you.

    -JST

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Socialfit
    United States3 years ago
  • Lydia for President!

    One of the absolute best shows in the pod-verse and a great way to keep up with the evolution of the magnificent Lydia Lunch. When are you going to interview John Richey?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My yoga review
    United States3 years ago
  • Maybe for the guests ?

    2 stars I suppose for guests like Nandor but mostly can’t recommend. Listening to Lydia pretend like she’s the most radical and transgressive person ever while selling political ideals barely more challenging than a college age over eager female pick me working for the Elizabeth Warren campaign is insufferable

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    adam lehrer
    United States4 years ago
  • 💟

    Gives me strength to go on in this nightmare-world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pink-pill
    Australia5 years ago
  • Smell like friends

    Loves from france

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OdilePluche
    France5 years ago

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Some listeners wish for more guest airtime and less host monologue, but overall positive reception.
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Episode 441 Gary Wilson
Q: How did your experience at IBM influence your music career?
Gary worked at IBM as a teenager which exposed him to technology but he has distanced himself from its impact on his music today.
Episode 441 Gary Wilson
Q: What was your relationship with electronic music composers during your early career?
Gary Wilson was a big fan of John Cage and was involved in avant-garde classical music, writing compositions and studying under Cage.
Episode 440 Percussionist Blake Fleming
Q: What's the attraction to upstate New York?
I fell in love with the Catskill area during a camping trip in the late 90s, and my wife and I loved the area, which we found comforting yet a bit scary.
Episode 440 Percussionist Blake Fleming
Q: Did you fall in love with music and then resume music, or did you start music and it kind of consumed you?
I had very strong memories of being about five years old and discovering Kiss and feeling a total electricity when I would hear some of that music. By the time I was five, I definitely had a strong bond with music, and by the age of eight, I started to play the snare drum and study music.
Episode 336 Kavus Torabi
Q: But do you feel in your blood any of your heritage? Or because at 18 months you moved to the UK and your mother is English, that that's the dominant inspiration?
It's a complex situation, because I do think about the heritage, but also having moved so young, there's a lot of English influence in my life.

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The show features long-form conversations with artists, musicians, filmmakers, and cultural critics, often centering on avant-garde scenes, creative process, and personal narratives. Episodes frequently blend candid humor with sharp cultural critique, touching on art, trauma, politics, and the evolving landscape of music and culture. A standout is the ability to surface unconventional artists and provocative ideas through informal, free-flowing dialogue, yielding insights into creative ecosystems, resilience, and the boundaries of art. Listeners can expect deep dives into individual journeys, hands-on creative techniques, and conversations that push against mainstream narratives, making it appealing to fans of provocative culture, independe... more

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1. Nuha Ruby Ra
2. Gary Wilson
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4. Kavus Torabi
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