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
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Hooked on Nikki, Hunted by Lovedolls – Pop Rocks Radio Ep. 45
Episode 45 is live and packed with bubblegum grit, garage snarl, and power pop perfection with new tracks from The Grogans, Davey Lane, The Minus 5, and more. And, of course, no episode would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20.Our featured artist is the one and only Nikki Corvette, whose sugar-rush punk still echoes through speakers 45 years later. And our movie this week is the cult chaos of Desperate Teenage Lovedolls — a punk rock cautionary tale with a body count.Movie of the Week: Desperate Teenage Lovedolls🔗 Links:Bomp! RecordsBig Stir RecordsOur YouTube ChannelPunk Rock Saves LivesToday's Tracks:The Grogans - Social Cue20/20 - Nuclear BoyThe Beaches - Did I Say Too MuchThe Mayflies USA - Calling The Bad Ones HomeStrangers In A Strange Land - World In ActionThe Stems - Sad GirlDavey Lane - Over, Over & OutLiquid Mike - Groucho MarxThe Airport 77s - Make 'Em Pay (Don't Make it Easy)Strange Neighbors - Beer at the BarRadio Birdman - Anglo Girl DesireBad Religion - New AmericaNikki & The Corvettes - You're the OneNikki & The Corvettes - Girls Like MeThe Courettes - California (feat. La La Brooks)Bleached - Keep on Keepin' OnThe Minus 5 - Words & BirdsGigolo Aunts - BloomLone Justice - Sweet, Sweet Baby (I'm Falling)
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Iggy Pop, Repo Man & Power Pop in the Wild – Pop Rocks Radio Ep. 44
What do Rodney Bingenheimer, Circle Jerks, and an alien-powered Chevy have in common? Repo Man (1984), of course — our Tuesday Movie of the Week (on Wednesday). Episode 44 is your favorite weirdo mixtape with tracks from Iggy Pop, The Spongetones, The Tearaways, and more. And no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20.Enjoy the show? Consider supporting us on Ko-fi!Thanks for listening!🎥 Movie of the Week:Repo Man (1984)🔗 Links:Bomp! RecordsBig Stir RecordsARealLulu on TikTokMusiCaresToday's Tracks:Les Lullies - A L'Etroit20/20 - Watching the Headlights BurnThe Tearaways - Married and SingleScott Riley - Bring On TomorrowThe Real Kids - My Baby's BookIggy Pop - Cold MetalIggy Pop & James Williamson - Kill CityMoonroof - 2 AMTime Thieves - Cover My EarsLime Spiders - Out of ControlEven - 24 Hour CynicLunison - Shelly's RoomThe Voltz - New FacesBugs Tomorrow - SummercampCosmo Topper - Just Say KnowThe Spongetones - Lulu's In LoveThe Connection - Crawling from the Wreckage of a Saturday NightYours & Mine - I'm Not Ready to GoMuzzle - Obvious
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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