The New Wave Music Podcast
Welcome to The New Wave Music Podcast, your go-to source for everything New Wave! Join us as we review the latest music from the iconic artists who defined the genre, while also exploring new and emerging talents who car...
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- 🇺🇸United States · Music InterviewsHOME#51.2M to 6.4M
- 🇨🇦Canada · Music Interviews#467K to 357K
- 🇮🇱IL · Music Interviews#64191 to 1.0K
- 🇵🇭PH · Music Interviews#86165 to 871
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.3M to 6.8M🎙 Biweekly cadence·142 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.8M to 9.7M🇺🇸95%🇨🇦5% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
734K to 3.9M
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| 10/12/26 |  Interview: Colin Moulding from XTC | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve sits down with Colin Moulding, founding member, bassist, and songwriter for XTC, to talk about his incredible journey through music. Colin looks back at the early days of XTC, working alongside Andy Partridge, the songs that became fan favorites, and how the band’s sound continued to evolve over the years. He also talks about stepping away from touring and exploring a different musical side of XTC with The Dukes of Stratosphear... | 43m 03s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Robyn Hitchcock & They Might Be Giants | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve and Don are back with another episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, taking a look at two new albums from artists who have been creating music for decades. This time, they dive into Robyn Hitchcock’s The Confuser and They Might Be Giants’ The World Is to Dig, breaking down the albums track by track and sharing their thoughts on what works, what doesn’t, and which songs stand out. Plus, we’ve got another round of Music News with... | 1h 04m 52s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  New Music Spotlight: Tania Cassette | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. From her work with Glass Spells to stepping into the spotlight on her own, Tania Cassette is entering an exciting new chapter. Steve sits down with Tania to talk about her solo debut The Death of Me, the inspiration behind the project, her love of ’80s sounds, and the creative process that helped shape her sound as a solo artist. She also opens up about working with Kyle and Myles Mendes of NITE and what it means to finally have this... | 34m 07s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 |  New Music Spotlight: Modele | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve sits down with Chris Huggett from Modele for an in-depth conversation about the band’s origins, influences, and the story behind their name. They dive into Modele’s 2025 debut album Pleasure For The Holy, discussing the recording process, the stories and ideas behind the music, and the band’s cover of The Cure classic “Charlotte Sometimes.” The conversation also looks at Modele’s busy 2026, including their new music and l... | 38m 07s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 |  New Music Spotlight: Magic Wands | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Magic Wands for a career-spanning conversation about the band's unique blend of dark, atmospheric alternative, dream pop, psychedelic rock, and shoegaze. We go all the way back to the band's beginnings and talk about how Magic Wands came together, their influences, the story behind the band's name, and how their sound has continued to evolve and change throughout the... | 36m 03s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 |  Death Cab For Cutie & Modest Mouse | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don try something a little different, featuring two bands that you could say took inspiration from the sounds and sonic landscapes of New Wave and classic alternative. They take a deep dive with track-by-track reviews of the latest albums from Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie, And in music news, we have new music from U2, who contribute a Shane MacGowan cover to an up... | 1h 03m 25s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  Haircut 100 & Midge Ure | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don take a listen to the latest albums from two legendary artists who helped define the sound of the ’80s. First up is Haircut 100 and their new album Boxing the Compass, a long-awaited return that finds the band bringing back their signature mix of infectious melodies, funky grooves, guitars, horns, and sophisticated pop. They also take an in-depth look at Midge Ure’s A Man of... | 44m 14s | ||||||
| 7/24/26 |  Interview: Thomas Dolby - Totally Tubular Tour | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve welcomes back electronic music pioneer Thomas Dolby. This time, the conversation centers on the Totally Tubular Festival, where Thomas is headlining alongside an incredible lineup of iconic ’80s artists. He shares what fans can expect from the tour, how he approaches performing for audiences spanning multiple generations, and why the music of the 1980s continues to resonate more th... | 22m 29s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 |  Social Distortion & The London Suede | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don dive into two new releases with in-depth, track-by-track reviews of Born to Kill by Social Distortion and Antidepressants by The London Suede. They explore the stories behind each album, discuss the songwriting, performances, standout moments, and how these veteran bands continue to evolve while staying true to the sounds that made them legendary. Plus, they round up the la... | 54m 17s | ||||||
| 7/3/26 |  Interview: Jacqui Hunt from Single Gun Theory | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve welcomes Jacqui Hunt of the legendary Australian electronic group Single Gun Theory. Jacqui looks back on the formation of the band, the story behind its unforgettable name, and the creative journey behind the band’s groundbreaking career. She also shares memories from recording some of Single Gun Theory’s most beloved music and reflects on the band’s lasting legacy. The conversati... | 41m 36s | ||||||
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| 6/15/26 |  Interview: Susan & Ted Ottaviano from Book of Love | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Ted Ottaviano and Susan Ottaviano of Book of Love to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark self-titled debut album and their upcoming anniversary tour featuring the original lineup. Ted and Susan share the story of how Book of Love came together, the inspiration behind the band’s name, memories from creating their classic songs, and the lasting legacy... | 33m 15s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Nine Inch Nails & The Twilight Sad | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don take a deep dive into Nine Inch Noize by Nine Inch Nails and It's the Long Goodbye by The Twilight Sad. They break down each album track by track, discussing standout moments, production choices, and what makes these releases worth a listen. Plus, in music news, they cover new releases and announcements from Paul Heaton, Bananarama, Peter Gabriel, Kon Kan, The Trash Can Sin... | 48m 46s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  Interview: John Thomas Griffith from Red Rockers | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, we welcome John Thomas Griffith from Red Rockers for a conversation covering the band’s rise from the New Orleans punk scene to becoming one of the standout acts of the MTV-era new wave movement. John shares stories from the early days of the band, reflects on the making of Condition Red, and talks about the success of songs like “China,” “Good as Gold,” and “Eve of Destruction.” He also... | 42m 03s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  Interview: Barry Harris from Kon Kan | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Barry Harris of Kon Kan for a deep dive into the story behind one of the most recognizable dance-pop acts of the late ‘80s. Barry reflects on the origins of Kon Kan, the massive success of “I Beg Your Pardon,” the creative process behind hits like “Harry Houdini,” and how DJ culture and remixing helped shape the band’s signature sound. The conversation also exp... | 36m 21s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 |  Joe Jackson & Squeeze | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don dive deep into two major new releases, going track by track through Hope and Fury from Joe Jackson and the long-awaited Trixies from Squeeze, an album over 50 years in the making. From sharp songwriting to the signature sounds that defined a generation, they take a closer look at these albums, highlighting the standout moments and how they fit into each artist’s legac... | 48m 34s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 |  Interview:Debora Iyall from Romeo Void | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast, we sit down with Debora Iyall of Romeo Void to explore the band’s full journey—from their beginnings in the late ‘70s San Francisco scene to becoming one of the most distinctive voices of the early alternative era. Debora reflects on the band’s evolution and shares insights into some of their most iconic songs, including Deborah shares the story of how her response to a Michael Jackson s... | 43m 34s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  Morrissey & The Charlatans | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode, Steve and Don dive into two highly anticipated releases. They take a deep, track-by-track look at Morrissey’s Make-Up Is a Lie, exploring its themes, standout moments, and where it lands in his ever-controversial catalog. The conversation then shifts to The Charlatans’ We Are Loved, where they break down the band’s latest release, discussing its sonic direction, pacing, and how it stacks up against their classic era.... | 57m 27s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  Interview: Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP for a deep dive into the band’s past, present, and future. Jesse takes listeners back to the beginning, sharing the story of how LAPTOP first came together and reflecting on the early days of the band, including the debut album Opening Credits and the follow-up release The Old Me vs The New You. Along the way, he discusses the songwriting pr... | 51m 27s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  Susanna Hoffs & Kristy MacColl | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve & Don takes a deep dive into two releases that highlight different corners of the new wave and alternative landscape. First up is a track-by-track look at The Lost Record from Susanna Hoffs — an album that blends timeless songwriting with that unmistakable melodic style fans have loved for decades. Then the spotlight shifts to Real, the long-shelved and rediscovered album... | 48m 33s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  New Music Spotlight: Silent WVLF | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Darkwave and post-punk take center stage in this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast as Steve welcomes rising act Silent WVLF for the show’s New Music Spotlight. Joined by band members Jeff and Tory, the conversation explores the band’s origins, the story behind their name, and the influences shaping their haunting, atmospheric sound that’s resonating with modern alternative and new wave audiences. Silent WVLF: https://silen... | 27m 12s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 |  Erasure’s Andy Bell & Propaganda’s Claudia Brücken | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve is joined by special co-host Riff Royal for an in-depth review of two solo releases from New Wave icons. Together, they dive into The Ten Crowns, the latest solo album from Erasure front-man Andy Bell, and Night Mirror, the new solo album from Claudia Brücken. The episode also features a packed music news segment, covering new releases and announcements from They Might Be Giants, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, Ian McNabb featuring R... | 50m 53s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  Men Without Hats & Sparks | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve is joined by guest host Don from The Album Nerds to review two new releases from New Wave icons: Men Without Hats’ On the Moon and Sparks’ latest album Mad, digging into the highlights and standout moments. Plus, in New Wave music news, there’s new music from Joe Jackson, Kissing the Pink, Billy Idol, Squeeze, and Cindy Wilson of The B-52s. Men Without Hats: https://www.safetydance.com/ Sparks: https://allsparks.com... | 44m 50s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 |  Top Albums of 2025 | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve and a surprise guest count down their 10 Best Albums of 2025. From darkwave and synth-pop to legendary artists delivering late-career highlights, this episode is a full year-end reflection on the records that defined 2025. Along the way, they break down standout tracks, key moments, and why these albums rose above the rest. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, passionate look back at the year in new wave and classic altern... | 26m 38s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 |  Interview: Brian Chatton from Boys Don't Cry | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Brian Chatton, founding member and creative force behind Boys Don’t Cry. Brian takes us through the band’s early days, the origin of their name, and the playful nod to The Cure on their second album. We revisit the massive global success of “I Wanna Be a Cowboy,” how it reshaped the band’s trajectory, and the unforgettable (and sometimes bizarre) live moments that ca... | 32m 34s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 |  Interview: Monique Powell from Save Ferris | We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve is joined by Monique Powell, the unmistakable voice of Save Ferris. Monique reflects on the band’s early days and their remarkable rise during the ’90s ska revival, including the story behind their breakout cover of “Come On Eileen” and how it became a defining moment in their career. The conversation also explores the long-awaited return of the Checkered Past EP to streaming platf... | 26m 26s | ||||||
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Chart history for The New Wave Music Podcast
Peaked at #4 in Canada, top 10 in 2 of 6 tracked markets, currently #4 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| United States | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Canada | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| IL | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| PH | — | #86 | #86 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 4 markets.