The Germs, “Forming” b/w “Sex Boy” | The Spindle. Marc and John are joined by rock writer Joe Gross (author of Fugazi’s In on the Kill Taker) to discuss The Germs’ 1977 single.
Salvador Cresta is back on WASTOIDS with a guide to Argentina’s psychedelic underground, featuring Los Siquicos Litoraleños, Pablo Picco, vlubä, & Los Waldos! #tunestr #keepnostrweird #argentina
André 3000 surprised us all when he dropped New Blue Sun, an album of ambient jazz flute back in November. But now he’s set a new Billboard Hot 100 record. Plus: a Spinal Tap sequel is on the way. Good idea, y/n? Call 1-877-WASTOIDS and weigh in. Looking for a piece of Sonoran music history? Check out Rebel Lounge’s swell new Arizona mural puzzle from Hello Merch.
Banned on the Run | Click Vortex. Music THEY don’t want YOU to hear from Rage Against the Machine, Link Wray, The Kingsmen, and pressed to Soviet era “bone records” bootlegs.
WASTOIDS own Marc (The Spindle) and Jason (Click Vortex) are headed to Changing Hands in Tempe to discuss the history of the cassette tape November 30th at 7 PM. Plus...music THEY don't want YOU to hear..
Jenny Nobody has all the latest from WASTOIDS: call NYC singer/songwriter Katie von Schliecher at 1-877-WASTOIDS with your questions; Juliana Hatfield joins us to discuss the immortal tunes of ELO; and Marc and John drop the needle on a strange novelty single: Bro Smith‘s 1976 ode to the famous cryptid Bigfoot.
Juliana Hatfield joins us on WASTOIDS With, where we link up with artists to discuss what makes them tick. Coming out of the Boston music scene of the ‘90s Hatfield played in groups like Blake Babies and The Lemonheads. Her voice is a marvel—which has made it especially interesting to check out her recent records, which find her interpreting classic songs from Olivia Newton John, The Police, and now, ELO.
Kate von Schliecher is taking YOUR calls, questions, inquiries, and queries now via 1-877-WASTOIDS. Give her a ring, leave a message, and wait for her answers on the next episode of HOTLINE. At once touching and hilarious, her new album, A Little Touch Of Schleicher In The Night, showcases her one of a kind style.
Leave a message and watch for Katie’s response on the next episode of Hotline at WASTOIDS.com