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Post-punk Heartstrings

Post-punk Heartstrings

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 A discussion of the post-punk music that moves us and how it affects our lives and causes us to self-reflect and dig deeper. This podcast marries the raw, honest, and artistic style of post-punk and indie music with insights and life experiences of listeners and creators. The goal is to share from a place of vulnerability that leads to relation of trust and encouragement.JimmyJames S Butler Musique
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  • E050 - The Julies - Shimmering Through the Years: Lovelife to Always & Always

    E050 - The Julies - Shimmering Through the Years: Lovelife to Always & Always
    Dec 29 2025
    The Julies join Post-punk Heartstrings to reflect on their history, influences, and enduring impact. The conversation begins with a mention of The Holy Hour, the All-Cure podcast they recently appeared on, before diving into how each member discovered music.Chris recalls exploring his parents’ record collection—The Beatles, The Monkees, Dylan—and discovering Run DMC, Erasure, New Order, The Cure, and The Smiths. Patrick shares how a “good weird uncle” introduced him to The Cure and The Police, opening the door to The Clash and Siouxsie and the Banshees.Before The Julies, Chris ran sound for their precursor band, Garden Party. From there, The Julies formed, developing a sound shaped by shared influences, experimentation, and evolving tastes. They discuss The Church as an influence and soccer as an unexpected point of connection.The band recalls playing in the Philadelphia scene, crossing paths with bands like The Ocean Blue, and early live favorites like “Wake Up Christine” and “Wish”. They reminisce about creating their first self-made cassette, Discovery, and reflect on growing up in fundamentalist homes.Landing on Flying Tart Records allowed them a better creative fit than larger labels. Recording the January EP was formative, with Patrick excited by the studio experience. Working with Bill Campbell of The Throes captured their live energy—“Friday and Faithless” is highlighted as a standout. The feedback at the start of “Wake Up Christine” was a happy accident.The discussion moves to The Lost Mixes, with Dave Barbe of Sugar producing two tracks for a rawer sound. They then dive into the Lovelife EP, noting its unusual post-breakup release and enduring fan resonance, with stories of nationwide fans sharing its impact at the Always & Always release party.After the breakup, some members continued as Riviera, while Patrick relocated to Philadelphia and played with other bands. The Lost in Ohio reissue of Lovelife helped inspire new music as The Julies.They discuss recording Always & Always with producer Kyle Pulley at Headroom Studios, including its artwork and thematic ties to New Order’s Power, Corruption & Lies. Patrick jokes that if Heaven exists, it should have a dance floor—communal joy over streets of gold.Songs from Always & Always are explored:“Black Metal” — a B-side born from file-trading; Chris highlights the “black metal lyric sheet” line“The Weight of Your Hand” — guitar tones and textures“Symmetry” — imperfection, beauty, and emotional imbalance“Angels of the Underground” — a tribute to formative artists“Summermouth” — the song that moved the band as listeners as much as creators, guided by Alex’s musical leadershipTheir upcoming album (planned for February 2026) is intentionally sequenced as “a book”. Live shows remain uncertain, though fan interest is high, and Patrick’s project Tugboats gets a brief nod.The episode closes by revisiting the mystique of The Julies—the emotional weight and enduring impact of their music remain as strong as ever.Original members:Chris Newkirk – vocalsJohn Bada – bassGreg Hohman – drumsPatrick Zbyszewski – guitarCurrent members:Chris Newkirk – vocalsPatrick Zbyszewski – guitarAlex Yost – bass / multi-instrumentalist👉 Follow The Julies• Bandcamp: ⁠https://thejulies.bandcamp.com/music⁠• Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/39TjpeRcKdR13572B3XHPm?si=omC1VfleRzGgLPaDmaeq1A⁠• Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thejuliesofficial/⁠• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejuliesofficial/?hl=en⁠👉 Follow Post-punk Heartstrings• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=584433f19b9448b8• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/
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    2 h et 13 min
  • E049 - John Easdale of Dramarama: From Looney Tunez to Color TV

    E049 - John Easdale of Dramarama: From Looney Tunez to Color TV
    Dec 11 2025
    **✨ Episode 049 — John Easdale of DramaramaFrom Looney Tunez to Color TV**🎙️ Guest: John Easdale🎧 Band: Dramarama📅 Episode: 049🔥 Topic: Four decades of songwriting, survival, and the unexpected rise of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”In this episode, I sit down with John Easdale, singer and songwriter of Dramarama, for an in-depth conversation covering the band’s origins in New Jersey, their underground rise, their accidental Los Angeles breakthrough, and the creative cycles that have kept their music vital for 40 years.We explore his earliest inspirations, their first recordings at Looney Tunez Records, the legendary impact of “Anything, Anything,” the band’s breakup and rebirth, and John’s evolving relationship with success, creativity, and longevity.0:00 – 2:43🤘 Fan moments & the long-term consistency of Dramarama’s sound2:43 – 8:13🎵 Early musical beginnings — first 45 purchased, Beatles years, drums, prog rock → Bowie → Sex Pistols → punk8:13 – 16:00📼 Looney Tunez Records basement days• Early 7” with “You Drive Me,” “A Fine Example,” and a cover of “Femme Fatale”• Why they chose a Velvet Underground song to gain recognition🎧 Clip: “Femme Fatale”16:00 – 21:54🎛️ The Comedy EP → Cinema VeriteHow a French DJ helped launch the band internationally21:54 – 29:09📻 Rodney Bingenheimer discovers the band on KROQ; thought they were French• The rise of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”29:09 – 32:34🎸 The twin lead guitar dynamic• Peter = “tasty, cleaner”• Mark = “wild, crazy”32:34 – 37:50💿 Standout tracks on Cinema Verite• Why Box Office Bomb & Wonderamaland weren’t widely available• Last Cigarette• Reissue after Nightmare on Elm Street 437:50 – 41:37🏷️ Chameleon Records & the making of Hi-Fi Sci-Fi41:37 – 48:32⚡ The ’90s, grunge, and the rise of “alternative”• The Vinyl album• Song: “Train Going Backwards”48:32 – 54:17🥁 Clem Burke (Blondie) joins for the Vinyl tour• “Introduction/Hey Betty”54:17 – 58:55🎤 “Work for Food”58:55 – 1:05:39🌅 Life after the band’s breakup1:05:39 – 1:12:00💼 The music business, solo work• Roller Skating on Rattlesnakes• The Bent Backed Tulips (Eggbert Records)1:12:00 – 1:19:00📺 Bands Reunited experience1:19:00 – 1:21:00💔 Everybody Dies (2005)• Written as a second solo album for Greg Dwinnell (eggBERT)• Released on 33rd Street Records1:21:00 – 1:23:38🌐 Early-internet anecdote: people arguing Dramarama was a “made-up band”1:23:38 – 1:28:30📀 Color TV (2020) and releasing it during COVID1:28:30 – 1:30:36🎤 Ending the album with a Heatmiser/Elliott Smith cover: “Half Right”• Talk of Elliott Smith and Scott Miller1:30:36 – 1:34:39💔 “The Bottle and the Bell” from Everybody Dies• “I was God and thought I knew better”1:35:00 – 1:39:00🎫 Memorable fan moments, concerts, VH1 Bands Reunited, first California shows1:39:00 – 1:43:00🌟 How John’s definition of success has changed over time1:43:00 – end🙏 Wrap-up & thanks🌐 Website: https://www.dramarama.us/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramaramaofficial/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramarama/🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DramaramaBand▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dramaramaofficial🎧 Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bYy43LckWm8MLy1zNhEWHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/Email: postpunkheartstrings@gmail.com
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    2 h et 6 min
  • E048 - The Us Kids Film with John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller

    E048 - The Us Kids Film with John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller
    Nov 21 2025
    🎙️ Post-Punk Heartstrings — Episode 048🎬 US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion📍 Host: JimmyJames S. Butler📍 First Mate / Co-Host: Jim Anderson🎤 Guests: John Smeby & Todd A. Zeller🌐 Us Kids Website: https://www.uskidsrockumentary.com/📘 Us Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsKidsAnAlternativeMusicRebellion📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uskidsrockumentary/Todd Zeller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddazeller/John Smeby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_smeby/⭐ Episode SummaryFilmmakers John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller join host JimmyJames S. Butler and first mate Jim Anderson to explore the creation of US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion, a documentary celebrating the explosive creativity of the Christian alternative and post-punk underground and the stories of the musicians who built it.They discuss their musical origins, radio roots, the emotional weight of interviewing beloved artists, the massive archival mission behind the film, and much more.🔍 Episode Highlights• 🎧 Early music memories & first albums• 🎹 John launching Reality Rock (1982)• 🎥 Todd’s videography path & Gene Eugene tribute connection• 🤝 How John & Todd teamed up to create the film• 🗃️ Behind-the-scenes digitization & archival rescue work• 💿 The US Kids double-vinyl soundtrack• 🕊️ Emotional interviews with legendary artists• 🚧 Production challenges, surprises & breakthroughs• 🤯 Artists they wanted but couldn’t secure• ❤️ Why the documentary feels like a “family reunion”• 🔄 How the filmmaking process reshaped their perspective🎵 Music Featured in This Episode🎶 “In Our Valley” — The Sea Hymnal🎶 “God Rules” — Undercover🎶 “River on Fire” — Greg Lawless🎶 “Heart Lost in Nowhere” — The Altar Boys🎶 “Desperately” — Vector🎶 “I Want to See Heaven” — Mad At the World🎶 “Sanctuary” — Daniel Amos🎶 “Under Lock & Chain” — Ric Alba📚 Other Topics & Stories• 🌱 Childhood musical beginnings• 🕍 Discovering Christian alternative culture• 🎤 Live show memories: Petra, Servant, Undercover• 🤘 KISS pajamas, trading cards & early fandom• 📼 Building the US Kids digital archive• 🧡 Reconnecting musicians after decades• 🎨 Crafting the artwork, editing style & tone• 📝 Encouraging feedback from Sam Phillips• 📀 Soundtrack curation with Jason Dean (Reality Rock)• ⚙️ Technical challenges behind the film’s creation🙏 Special ThanksAppreciation to the GoFundMe supporters and friends of the project:Michael Pritzl • Jason Dean • Rob Birks • Robert Reynolds • Dan Michaels • “Spun Counter Guy” • And many more.👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=584433f19b9448b8• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/
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    2 h et 21 min
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