WASTOIDS Archive

Last time we checked in with Blue Broderick of Diners, she hopped on the line to chat with us about the great Diners' record Four Wheels and the Truth and The Beach Boys, "an endlessly fascinating band for fans...every member has their own deal." But now Diners are back with the Mo Troper-produced Domino and if you thought that last one was a gem, just wait till you let this one rip. Read more.

Music News 8-25: Danzig reissues “Who Killed Marilyn?” Plus, new music from Diners, John Carpenter, Puddles Pity Party & Neil Hamburger, Margaret Glaspy & Black Pumas Read more.

For the first time, Marc and John delve into a bonafide pop chart phenomenon: Chaka Khan's 1984 cover of Prince's "I Feel For You" backed with "Chinatown." It was a top 5 mainstay of the Billboard Hot 100 for months, but there's a lot of interesting stories behind its success too. Hear why this record is not just a classic, but a groundbreaker, on the latest episode of the Spindle. Read more.

Jenny Nobody is back with news you can use, including WASTOIDS fun from Superchunk, Decoy Deloy's review of Zamrockers WITCH, and Click Vortex's bootleg deep dive on Beach Boys, Television, Weezer, and more. Read more.

Reach for the volume knob and turn it up: "Sunny Brixton," the first taste of the legendary indie rock band Superchunk's forthcoming rarities collection, Misfits & Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007–2023. Read more.

News you can use: Band Shirt Day 2023 is coming on September 15th. Decoy shares some of the initial participants, including Blondie, Portugal. The Man, Elvis Costello, Billy Strings, Spelling, and more. Meanwhile, star YouTube music critic Anthony Fantano and video game company Activision end their legal tango, and Decoy brings you a show review of Zamrock legends W.I.T.C.H. live from the Rebel Lounge on August 15. Plus, all-new merch from La Dispute! Read more.

Even though some of our audio got cut (again), it's all-new Click Vortex, in which Sam and Jason come down with a case of Bootleg Fever. Thrill as Jason shares vinyl needle-drops from the Beach Boys, Television (produced by Brian Eno), Lou Reed, and Kanye, and Sam offers a deep dive on the wiggy world of Weezer live boots, fan-assembled comps, and more. Read more.

WASTOIDS fun you mighta missed: new music from Clowns, Kamikaze Palm Tree, The Exbats, & more; Fat Tony takes your calls at 1-877-WASTOIDS hotline, The Spindle takes on Sun City Girls, and more. Read more.

🎶 Ring! Ring! 🎶 Grab your phone and dial 1-877-WASTOIDS to leave a message for Fat Tony, and look out for his answers on the next episode of Hotline. The Houston rapper has been on the rise for years, and with the August 25 release of I Will Make a Baby in this Damn Economy with LA-based producer Taydex, he stands poised to grab the crown, with sly rhymes and undeniable hooks. Read more.

This week on music news, the Live Music Archive surpasses more than 250,000 recordings, an iPod sells for way too much at auction, and video mixup, featuring new and classic clips from Clowns (Fat Wreck Chords), Goat, Deeper (Sub Pop), Rhys Langston & Pioneer 11, and the late Rodriguez. Read more.