Gabba Gabba Hey! Punks, Pinheads, and Pop Rocks Radio
We made it to Episode 50 — so of course we blew up the school. For our season finale, we’re celebrating Rock ’n’ Roll High School — the 1979 cult classic where teenage rebellion comes with blow-up dolls, exploding mice, and the Ramones..We also have tracks from The Coolies, Sharkeologist, HAIM, and so much more. Plus: a shoutout to Kim Shattuck, a track from Joey Ramone’s solo album, a nod to the Paley Brothers, and one final burst of noise before we close the book on Season One.Blow off your homework and join us. Gabba Gabba Hey. 🎓💥🔗 Links:Bomp! RecordsWicked Cool RecordsFind Your Local Record Store!🎧 Today's Tracks:The Dogmatics- You’ve Got What I WantRon Flynt- 3rd Street Girl Sharkeologist- Told You SoThe Blusterfields- Be Your ManSloan- You Don't Need Excuses to Be GoodJoey Ramone- Maria BartiromoNick Lowe- Raging EyesPaley Brothers- EcstasyEddie & The Hot Rods- Quit This TownSoraia- Alright OKThe Replacements- Shiftless When IdleBikini Kill- Rebel GirlHAIM- Take me backGreg Pope- FanboyThe Coolies- Bad Bad BoySharp Pins- Every Time I HearNo Tears- Echo In My HeadThe Beths- Dying to BelieveTombstones in Their Eyes- I Am ColdErik Voeks & The Ghosters- Hazy MazeAdam Schmitt- Looking for Fate
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Mall Music & Dive Bar Dreams
Love in the food court. Heartbreak on the Sunset Strip. This week, we honor Valley Girl (1983)—the film, the myth, the neon-drenched fever dream—and the bands that made it shimmer.We’ve got Josie Cotton, The Plimsouls, Sparks, Bonnie Hayes, and some present-day weirdos keeping the eyeliner spirit alive.Come for the mall music. Stay for the dive bar dreams. And maybe cry a little in the parking lot.🔗. Links:Bomp! RecordsBig Stir RecordsS.W. Lauden on SubstackAustin Pets Alive!World Central Kitchen🎧 Today's Tracks:The Jive- Heart O' GoldSteve Allen- In + Out of the LightThe Cle Elum- Something In The WaterEarth Quake- Fever DreamPowerslide- PrimadonnaJosie Cotton- Everything Is Oh YeahSparks- Nothing Is As Good As They Say It IsBonnie Hayes- Still WildThe Plimsouls- 12 O'Clock MidnightThe Chelsea Curve- KindawannaBeauty- Acid Baby GirlPopsicko- No Better TimeHobsons Bay Coast Guard- MonsoonTHE ROOKS- MaybePeter Holsapple- FirefliesThe Beths- No JoyThe Meanies- ZamboniThe Callbirds- Love Leftover (Radio Mix)The Airport 77s- Don't Let Go
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What Would Stiv Bators Do? Tales from the Swanky Modesverse
This week, we’re going full VHS cult chaos with a tribute to the 1988 film Tapeheads—a weird, wonderful satire about two misfit video-makers on a mission to resurrect their favorite forgotten soul duo, the Swanky Modes. If you’ve ever fallen in love with a band no one else seems to remember, this movie (and this episode) is for you.Also featuring music from Bacci Pouch, Tamar Berk, Geoff Palmer, Yee Loi, our featured artist, Stiv Bators, and more—and of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20.🔗 Links:Bomp RecordsBig Stir RecordsToday's Tracks:bacci pouch- Running Around20/20- When The Sun Goes DownYee Loi- Poor GirlGeoff Palmer- BYE BYE BABYSloan- Live ForeverHard-Ons- What Would Stiv Bators DoDead Boys- Flame Thrower LoveStiv Bators- It's Cold OutsideLords of the New Church- Livin' On Livin'Stiv Bators- Not That Way AnymoreBarracudas- Middle Class BluesNearly Skulls- Only In AmericaThe Possibilities- You Don't Mean ItMarshall Crenshaw- Television LightSplitsville- A Glorious LieThe dB's- Amplifier (2024 Remaster)Cosmo Topper- For... The Time BeingMyracle Brah- Action ReactionTamar Berk- Tragic EndingsThe Rallies- Love
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Pee-Wee, Power Pop, and the Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest
This week on Pop Rocks Radio, we’re celebrating Scott McCaughey with music from Young Fresh Fellows and The Minus 5, plus we've got tracks from R.E.M., SEXFACES, Mustard Service, and more — delivering a sonic ride from indie rock to punk to pure pop. 🌟Our Movie of the Week is the 1987 classic Back to the Beach 🎬 . Pee-Wee Herman and Stevie Ray Vaughan in the same movie? Where do I sign???Thanks for listening!🔗 Links:Bomp RecordsBig Stir RecordsLive on KEXPToday's Tracks:Jesika Von Rabbit- Go Back to L.A.20/20- Backyard GuysSEXFACES- FEED MACHINEMustard Service- Going NowhereKathy Valentine- We Don't Get Along (feat. Rhett Miller)R.E.M.- Living Well Is the Best RevengeYoung Fresh Fellows- This Little MysteryYoung Fresh Fellows- How Much About Last Night Do You Remember?The Minus 5- In the GroundThe Minus 5- We Shall Not Be ReleasedHayley and the Crushers- UnsubscribeThe Replacements- Lay It Down ClownTestors- Let's Get Zooed Out (1977)Peter Baldrachi- Sometimes I Just Gotta Get AwayBarry Walsh- Suddenly JuneYou Am I- Cathy's ClownThe Last- Looking At YouSplitsville- Beth SteelThe Autumn Hearts- Mr SunshineBrian Wilson- Melt Away
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Vampires, Ghosts, and the Metric System: Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 46
Buckle up for Pop Rocks Radio Episode 46, where power pop, punk, and indie collide in a glorious mix of unapologetic weirdness. We’re also diving into The Spirit of '76, a film about the beautiful, chaotic, colorful mess that was the 1970s. Our featured artist this week is Redd Kross – a band as whimsical as it is genre-defying, consistently delivering offbeat, timeless rock that never fails to surprise and delight.This episode has it all: ghosts, vampires, Pop Rocks (the non-radio one), and the metric system—because why not?🎥 Movie of the Week: The Spirit of '76🎙️ Today's Tracks:Yee Loi- Ghost Of Vegas20/20- Fast Car (Remix Version)Muck & the Mires- Because of YouHutchie- The Summer Your Dog DiedThe Bablers- One Of Those DreamsThe Jive- Shoulda Known BetterThe ChrisVandalay Project- This Modern AgeDrugs In Sport- Frequently SidewaysThe Jack Knives- Heartbreak QueenBroadway Calls- Back to OregonThe Bouncing Souls- UnitedRedd Kross- Annette's Got the HitsRedd Kross- Blow You a Kiss in the WindRedd Kross- Shonen KnifeRedd Kross- Vanity MirrorRedd Kross- Dracula's DaughtersDavey Lane- Never Ever Comin' Back AgainCosmo Topper- For... The Time BeingNelson Bragg- Forever Days
Not an expert, just a fan with a record collection and a soft spot for power pop, punk, garage, and indie. Each episode of Pop Rocks Radio is your weirdo mixtape from the margins — built to get you excited about these artists and support their work.Like what you hear? Go buy the music and show the love!If you’d like to support this show, you can buy us a coffee on Ko-fi — or send some sats if you’re listening on Fountain, Podverse, or TrueFans. Every boost, comment, or coffee helps keep the mixtape spinning!We also dig deeper on our YouTube channel, where we spotlight favorite bands, uncover long-lost treasures, and celebrate all things catchy.Find more at poprocksradio.online (yeah, I know—it’s a little on the nose).
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