The New Dad Rock
Two college radio DJs during the 90s, hosts Keith and Steve helped expose bands like Nirvana, Pavement and PJ Harvey. They went to shows, interviewed musicians and reviewed albums for various zines and papers. They worked security at concerts and once, even did load-in for Phish. Now they’re dads. Whether you want to explore lesser-known music or take a trip down memory lane, tune in to The New Dad Rock. Join hosts Keith and Steve as they navigate the ages together, sharing their love of music across various eras and genres. Always well intentioned, often well informed, seldom boring, The New Dad Rock will expand your mind.
The New Dad Rock
EP 21. Electronic Avenue
By the late 80s, the halcyon sound of synthesizers and electronic drums had become ubiquitous. No artist was safe from the effervescent mechanical march that swept up Rush and resulted in Judas Priest's make most controversial album (Turbo). But this episode has literally nothing to do with any of that.
You're welcome.
No, this week The New Dad Rock delves deep into the uncanny valley. From innocent beginnings in machine learning with Depeche Mode we delve headlong into the industrial lairs of Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. The snapping jaws of Skinny Puppy give way to our cyberpunk future. Anxiety sets in and the end of the world vibe of the late-90s forgets the despair to make the best of what's still around.
So rave 'til dawn with Keith, Steve, and very special guest, H.A. Eugene as they stroll down Electronic Avenue.
- LA Style - James Brown Is Dead
- Paul Hardcastle - 19
- Smart E's - Sesame's Treet
- Nine Inch Nails - The Only Time
- Ministry (feat. Gibby Haynes) - Jesus Built My Hotrod
- Death Grips - I Break Mirrors With My Face in the United States
- KMFDM - A Drug Against the War
- Skinny Puppy - Rivers
- Front 242 - Headhunter
- Meat Beat Manifesto - Edge of No Control
- David Bowie - Warswaza
- Lady in the Radiator - In Heaven
- DJ Simon - Free at Last
- Claude VonStroke - CaliFuture
- nala - Telepathy
- Nikki Nair - Breakz 4 Love (set)
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