Join us for Episode 62 as we say bye to the legend, Brian James. This Episode begins with a tribute to the master of the telecaster the king of volume Brian James we begin with his version of ‘Neat Neat Neat’ from ‘Damned if I Do’ which best shows his genius style just listen to that solo it could cause earthquakes. ‘Born To Kill’, ‘Bad Timing’, ‘Method To My Madness’, ‘Portabello’, ‘Such a Lot Of Stars’, ‘Alone’ and finally we bow out with ‘Becoming A Neusance’ from all corners of Brians journey The Damned, Lords Of The New Church with Pigbag, Solo, Grande Cru with Mark Taylor it’s all here. Thank you for the tunes Brian it was one hell of a ride.

On with the show folks and we offer up Neverland Ranch Davidians with ‘The Gripper’ off their latest Heavy Medication Records Album ‘Shout It On The Mountain. Hot on the heels is David Delinquent And The ious with their track ‘Nobody Else’. Dundee’s premier punk rock n roll outfit delivers the goods that’s for sure.

Wanda Records released Flatheads album from Marseille/France, est. 2020, with their 9-song debut self-titled long player. a bright punchy song it is too.

Street Sweeper are up next with ‘Just Don’t Work’ from their new EP. This Melbourne band have certainly been a ray of sunshine at HQ over this past dark weekend and this single is on heavy rotation. Why are all the bands from down under so damn good? Add Street Sweeper to this long list.

The Gain released an album back in the early 2000s called ‘As BsCsDsand Es’ and it came up on our radar this past week so we offer up the opening track ‘Been Away Now’.

A-sides, B-sides, Comp tracks, Demos, and Extras! a most underrated 90’s power pop
band. This release is not only a retrospective but actually contains a LOST ALBUM – 9 remastered tracks, 5 of which were previously unavailable to you unless you happened to be in THE GAIN.

Autogramme are about to hit Spain for a slew of live shows and to coincide with the trip they’ve released a 7″ single ‘Randy’. LIVE IN SPAIN MARCH  2025 Sat March 22  COX – TNT BLUES  Sun March 23 GRANADA – PLANTA BAJA Mon March 24 SPAIN – TBA 

Tue March 25 SEVILLA – EVEN -Wed March 26 CÓRDOBA  – HANGAR 

Thu March 27 VALLADOLID – CIENTOCERO -Fri March 28 ALCALÁ DE HENARES – SALA EGO – Sat March 29 MADRID – FUN HOUSE

We’ve been featuring some of the albums we’ve got our eyes on this April RSD and one that we have on our must-have list is the Dwarves and their live in the studio ‘Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows’ album so it seems only right that we air ‘Detention Girl’ from the album right here right now!

Sarf London punks The Phobics release their second album on Time to be Proud Records outta Belfast City the follow up to ‘Burnt Rubber’ This is from a cracking album of original new wave punk rock n roll. Don’t take my word for it wait fo the review this week and jump on it and get a copy.

A blast from the past in the shape of the magnificent Soho Roses is up next with the single from back in the late 80s on Trash Can Records ‘So Alone’ was magnificent it was punk rock from the originals with a long-haired glammed up dolls style image that wasn’t to be fucked with. They were what happened in the void left by Hanoi Rocks and The BAbysitters and Lords in the mid 80s and along with Gunfire Dance they were the finest in the scene. If only we knew what they were up to now.

As regular listeners know we do like a cover version round at the pumphouse so what better time to air TSOL covering a Brian James riff that they took ownership of and do a very nice job of ‘Politics’ I’m sure you’ll agree.

Somebody call a medic Slumlord Radio have been ‘Snakebit’ Sef confessed Dirty Rock N Roll band knocking out excellent Action Rock for want of a label. Get on it kids.

With time for another cover, this one is The Mary TylerWhores and their rather tasty take on ‘Whip It’ from the mighty Devo.

Thee Headshrinkers are back on the Podcast this time with their brand new single from The ‘Head Cheese’ album. ‘Dallas Texas’ is the penultimate offering this week and a worthy garage rock stomper it is too.

Leaving just enough time for Smalltown Tigers from their ‘Crush On You’ album this is the latest video single from the ladies before they head to England for a few dates.

Thats all for this week folks thank you if you listened to the show and saved us for updates and extra big hugs and kisses if you share the link.