Sparks & The Vapors

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 107Propaganda didn't produce too much music, but what they did will forever be remembered as some of the best of that era. Steve had a chance to talk to original members Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens.  They discuss their backgrounds, working with other musicians and producers, their new album and much more! Propaganda:https://propaganda-official.bandcamp.com/album/propagandaEnjoy the podcast?  How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 106Belious Some had a string of hits such as "Imagination" and "Some People," and on this episode Steve had the opportunity to talk with him. They discuss his name, creating a song for the Pretty In Pink soundtrack, potential new material, touring and much more! Belouis Some:https://www.belouissome.com/Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 105Steve and T-Bone interviewed the extremely talented Julian Shah-Tayler in October of 2022, and now he has a new album out.  Steven got together with him once again. They talk about collaborations, playing live, new material from Strangelove and, of course, his new album, "Honne Tatemae."https://www.julianshahtayler.com/https://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee?https://[email protected] the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 104Steve and T-Bone have seen Oingo Boingo (and Former Members) countless times, so when we had a chance to interview their guitarist Steve Bartek, we couldn't pass it up. We discuss his early music work, the origins of Boingo, Steve's involvement with Danny Elfman and so much more! Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee?https://[email protected] the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 103In May of 2023 we were introduced to indie/dream pop band Indigo Waves. We interviewed them about their self-titled first album. They are back with a brand new release, Mirror. Steve had the opportunity to talk with band member Austin. They discuss the bands name, influences on their music and, of course, the new album. Indio Waves:https://indigowavesiscool.com/collections/musichttps://indigowaves.bandcamp.com/Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://[email protected] the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 102Our most unexpected find in 2023 was the 2020 release of The Vapors album Together.  On this episode we're going to give our views on their latest, Wasp In A Jar released at the end of February 2025. And, we also had the pleasure to talk to bass player Steve Smith.  We discuss the bands origins, their lengthy break up, spurts of creativity and this new album.The Vapors:https://www.thevapors.co.uk/The Vapors album Wasp in a Jar:https://redchuckrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wasp-in-a-jarEnjoy the podcast?  How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://[email protected] the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 101Time to start off a new season with reviews of brand new albums. First up, A Flock Of Seagulls has constantly toured, but rarely puts out new material.  That changed with their new release, Some Dreams Next, one of the original members of the legendary B-52s, Kate Pierson, has a new album entitled Radios And Rainbows.   In music news we talk about singles from The Vapors, The Alarm, Simple Minds, Suzanne Hoffs & Elvis Costello, Julian Shah Taylor & Dear Boy. A Flock of Seagulls:https://www.aflockofseagulls.org/Kate Pierson:https://www.amazon.com/Radios-Rainbows-Kate-Pierson/dp/B0D9MH7DR3Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 100Not only is it the end of 2024, but we're hitting episode 100!Paul Heaton has been making music, with The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and on his own, for decades.  The Mighty Several is his latest and we'll dive into it. After that, Ian McNabb, who already released one album in 2024, has another!  We'll take a listen to his Fleetwood Mac covers album, entitled Fleetwood McNabb. But inbetween reviews it's time for our annual Top 10 album list.   Who will hit our number one for the year? Paul Heaton:https://paulheaton.co.uk/Ian McNabb:https://ianmcnabb.bandcamp.com/album/fleetwood-mcnabbWe'd also love to hear what you found to be the best of the year.  Shoot us an email at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast?  How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 99They said would never happen!  But yes, The Cure has finally released their latest album, "Songs Of A Lost World."  Will the 16 years it took be worth it?  We'll give our thoughts. After that we'll take a listen to the band The Wolfgang Press and their new album "A 2nd Shape."  This band is probably less known, but did we find it worth listening to? In music news we discuss new singles from Danny Elfman, Peter Murphy & Boy George, Pet Shop Boys, a 40th anniversary update of "Do They Know It's Christmas" and a new album from The Farm.  The Cure:https://www.thecure.com/The Wolfgang Press:https://regis-dns.bandcamp.com/album/a-2nd-shape-2Enjoy the podcast?  How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 98The Chameleons were known as one of the great post-punk bands of the 80s and 90s.  But they never left.  In this episode we're excited to present an interview with lead singer/bassist/original member Vox (Mark Burgess has changed his name).  We talk about the early days of the band, their influences and who've they've influenced, newly released music, an upcoming album and much more. The Chameleons:https://chameleonsband.com/Enjoy the podcast?  How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show