Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)

Ep62: December 1980 (pt.2)

The lads continue their wrap-up of 1980 with 5 albums from the likes of Glaxo Babies, Gary Myrick & the Figures and Basement 5. YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3SoaDRt.

Ep61: December 1980 (Pt.1)

In the first of three parts, the lads wrap up 1980 by looking at December releases from the Clash, the Romantics, Crass and Swell Maps and more. YouTube Playlist: https:/

EP60: November 1980 (pt.4)

The Lads finally wrap up November 1980 with albums from the likes of the Birthday Party, Yello and the Freshies. Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4epx9R0

Ep59: November 1980 (pt.3)

The Lads jump back into November 1980 with albums from the Jam, Pylon, the Nuns and Visage (among others). Enjoy! Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4epx9R

BONUS: The Boston Scene (repeat)

(Originally released August 2022) Acclaimed music photographer Michael Grecco takes the lads deep down the rabbit hole to discover some long forgotten gems from Boston's

BONUS: Pop! Quiz! (Oct-Nov 1980)

It's time for another PQ with Tony, Rob, Joseph... and Doug? Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

Ep58: November 1980 (pt.2)

Ready for some more November 1980? Adam and the Ants, the Fall and the Sound are among the bands releasing albums for our enjoyment. Listen to the full playlist on Spotif

Ep57: November 1980 (pt.1)

R+J are so excited to jump into November 1980, they're breaking their "Sundays only" rule and publishing part 1 early. It's a spikey, hyper episode full of Blondie, the M

BONUS: Hey, Remember Us?

R+J are back with a mailbag episode.. and an explanation (of sorts).

Ep56: October 1980 (pt.4)

All good things come to an end, and so too must October of 1980, The lads wrap up the month with releases from the likes of the Plasmatics, the Police, the Specials and t

Ep55: October 1980 (pt.3)

It's the halfway point for October 1980 and the lads take a close look at notable releases from the likes of the Talking Heads, OMD and the Monochrome Set. Listen to the

Ep54: October 1980 (pt.2)

The lads continue their examination of October 1980 with debuts from Bauhaus, Killing Joke and U2. Plus, has J discovered his new favorite "Post-punk Country Death Rock"

Ep53: October 1980 (pt.1)

In the first of four parts, R+J tackle the very formidable tenth month of 1980 with debuts by the Circle Jerks and INXS, among others. Listen to the full playlist on Spot

BONUS: Pop? Quiz? (Sept-Aug 1980)

Tony returns to stump R+J with a bunch of August-September 1980 related questions. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

BONUS: Notable EPs of 1980 (pt.1)

Join the lads as the they examine the debut EPs from Oingo Boingo and the Payola$. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

Ep52: September 1980 (pt. 2)

M+J pull out the big guns for the case that September 1980 qualifies as one of the greatest months for Punk and New Wave with releases from the likes of XTC, the Dead Ken

Ep51: September 1980 (pt.1)

For us, September has been the most anticipated month of 1980. Was it worth the wait? M+J think so! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40eoP0G Email

Ep50: August 1980 (pt.2)

R+J wrap up August 1980 with 7 more albums from the likes of the Cars, the Brains, Any Trouble, the Diodes and Polyrock. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://s

Ep49: August 1980 (pt.1)

August 1980 is finally here! Was it worth the wait? R&J think so. Join the lovefest as they discuss albums from the likes of Siouxsie and the Banshees, the B-52's and the

Bonus Track: 10/20/24

R+J hop on mic to reassure everyone that August 1980 is coming soon. Then they stick around to cover other top-of-mind subjects and play some music: Peter Hook! Nowhere G