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116 - Whip It Good! New Wave Music
116 - Whip It Good! New Wave Music
If you were a kid looking for some fresh music in the late 70s, rock and roll felt a little…tired. Then bands started showing up wearing skinny ties instead of denim, playing short, sharp songs that mixed punk energy with pop hooks, art school weirdness, and a lot of synthesizers. The music was quirky, nervous, and a little futuristic. It didn’t sound like classic rock, and it definitely didn’t sound like disco. They called it New Wave.
116 - The Music of 1976
116 - The Music of 1976
In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into 1976 – that wild year where America turned 200 with fireworks, flags, and music exploding everywhere. It is also the year where Ryan and Bruce were born. And the music world celebrated us joining the party by releasing Hotel California from the Eagles, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, and Boston’s Debut Album. David Bowie was The Thin White Duke. Disco was taking over the dance floors, while the Sex Pistols, Ramones, and The Clash were just getting started underground. There’s plenty of great stuff to listen to, and debate so let’s hit it.
114 - Rockin' Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 2)
114 - Rockin' Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 2)
In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re continuing the conversation about about covers since there were so many we didn't get to!
113 - Rockin' Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 1)
113 - Rockin' Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 1)
In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own. Sometimes they stay faithful to the original. Sometimes they completely blow it up and rebuild it into something fresh.
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