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 40. FACS, Mdou Moctar and Zamrock
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Steve Nelson & Keith Nottonson
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Season 2
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Episode 22
The Dads check out some new releases from FACS, Mdou Moctar and reminisce about the white savior narrative running through 1980s pop.
On this episode of TNDR:
- The FACS livestream highlights the Chicago art rockers' latest album, Present Tense
- Modest Mouse has a new album coming out this month, their first in over six years
- Meet West African guitar god, Mdou Moctar and his connection to Prince
- Cringe along with some very popular songs from the 1980s by Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel
- Hassan Hakmoun
- A shout-out to the last Toureg hope, Tinariwen
- Take a trip down (someone else's) memory land with The Funkees and Ngozi Family, who were part of the This is Zamrock! compilation
- A random detour to Berkeley's Greek Theatre?
- ...and Carrot Rope
Did you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pillow and t-shirts in a multitude of colors and arm lengths.
