The Hives' Howlin' Pelle on Microphone swinging disasters, Mike D & more
Swedish garage rock greats just released THE HIVES FOREVER FOREVER THE HIVES, their terrific seventh album which was co-produced by longtime collaborator Pelle Gunnerfeldt and The Beastie Boys' Mike D, with additional productions by Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme.
We talked to Hives frontman Howlin' Pelle Almqvist about the new album, working with Mike D and Josh Homme, microphone swinging disasters, Def Leppard, the best Swedish band of the 2000s who weren't The Hives, playing outdoor shows in bad weather, their upcoming 2026 tour opening for My Chemical Romance, and more. Plus: five records he thinks everyone should own, unusual bingo in Austin, and more.
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Baxter Dury talks 'Albarone,' Paul Epworth & more
Baxter Dury (son of British icon Ian Dury) just released his eight solo album, Allbarone, which he made with producer Paul Epworth (Adele, Bloc Party). Together they take Baxter's signature style -- a London Serge Gainsbourg by way of post-punk and indie -- into what he calls “mature art school rave" that has more than a little French Touch disco in it.
We talked to Baxter about the new album, working with Paul Epworth, his time as a film student at NYU in the '90s, why he's never played America and if that might change, and more.
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Theme music by Michael Silverstein
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Suede's Mat Osman
UK group Suede (known to some in America as The London Suede) just released their 10th album, Antidepressants, which has them adding dark post-punk to their signature "beautiful trash" glammy sound. It's the latest release in of the best second acts in recent memory.
We talked to bassist Mat Osman about Suede's longevity, the care they've put into every record, especially since reforming in 2010, the album's post-punk sound and his own goth roots. We also discuss Matt's second career as an author and his brother Richard who is behind the very popular The Thursday Murder Club book series. Plus: five records he thinks everyone should own, reunion records, the chances Suede might tour America again, and more.
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Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis
Mixed and mastered by Nick Gray
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Saint Etienne's Pete Wiggs & Sarah Cracknell
After 35 years UK trio Saint Etienne have decided that their 13th album, International, will be their last. They've gone out with a bang, though, collaborating Confidence Man, The Chemical Brothers Tom Rowlands and Doves' Jez Williams, Haircut 100's Nick Heyward, Erasure's Vince Clark, and more on the album's songs.
We talked with 2/3rds of the band, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell, on the decision to bring an end to Saint Etienne, the many great collaborators on International, what their kids listen to, touring America (including a memorable early gig at New York's infamous Limelight Club), having Oasis open for them in 1994, their 2026 farewell tour, and more.
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Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis
Mixed and mastered by Nick Gray
Theme music by Michael Silverstein
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Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor & Joe Goddard
We talked with Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard about the band's new Best Of comp Joy In Repetition, the purpose Best Of's serve in the streaming era, some of their favorite Greatest Hits albums, how they got Sgt Peppers designer Sir Peter Blake to do the album cover, technical difficulties at live shows, the impressive list of people who have played drums with Hot Chip, their upcoming live shows in New York, LA and London, and more.
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Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis
Mixed by Nick Gray
Theme music by Michael Silverstein
About The BrooklynVegan Show: A Podcast About Music
A podcast brought to you by music blog and online record store BrooklynVegan. We talk about the music we love, from indie rock to punk to metal to folk to hip hop and beyond. The show features interviews with musicians, deep dives into specific genres and trends and scenes, and much more.More at http://www.brooklynvegan.com
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