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Top Britpop, C86, & Shoegaze Podcasts (2023)

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As we look back on the ’90s, it’s impossible not to think about the music that defined the era. Britpop, Shoegaze, and C86 were some of the most significant genres to emerge during this time, with countless iconic bands and songs that continue to resonate with listeners today. But if you’re a fan of these genres, where can you turn to learn more and hear fresh perspectives on the music you love? In this post, we’ve rounded up the top Britpop, Shoegaze, and C86 podcasts to listen to in 2023. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to these genres, these podcasts offer a wealth of insightful analysis, interviews, and discussions that will deepen your appreciation for the music and its lasting impact. So, grab your headphones and get ready to discover some of the most engaging and informative podcasts on these iconic genres.

If you know about a Brit-pop, Shoegaze, New Wave, Madchester, or C86 podcast that should be added to the list, let us know.

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Casual Friday – Friday Feb. 24 at Pon Pon (Denver)

The Casual Sound’s Tyler, Jake, and Lenny spin … exactly what you’d expect – Brit-pop, Baggy, Shoegaze, Post-punk, C86, etc. AND we’re doing it early (we know our crowd) so you can get off work, have one with your favorite people while listening to some killer tunes and then be back in time to go to bed, bath and beyond in the morning (if there’s time.)

PON PON is our favorite bar, located at 2528 Walnut St., Denver, CO.

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Episode 55: Jakey does the 2023 Skidoo

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Yeah…it’s been a minute. Why wait any longer? Lots of shoegaze and, dare I say, pop music curated by your favorite (at least he’s in the top 3 if you not your favorite) host, Jake Ryan

PLAYLIST:

  1. Chappaqua Wrestling – Wayfinding
  2. The Candy Skins – Wembley
  3. Atmos Bloom – Daisy
  4. 90ivy – Shoes On The Dash
  5. The Futureheads – Meantime
  6. Colour TV – Pavlova
  7. Airiel – Cloudburst
  8. Wildhoney – Slow Motion
  9. Crushed Beaks – Sky Burial
  10. Kitchens of Distinction – Railwayed
  11. Tallies – Catapult
  12. Lush – Sweetness and Light
  13. Beach Baby – Ladybird
  14. Last Dinosaurs – Apollo
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Episode 54: To Havin’ It & To Havin’ It Not

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Good stories and even better tunes on this one. You want a theme? That theme is just lining up some good ones for you. Have it. (Or don’t – we won’t know unless you tell us.)

PLAYLIST:

  1. Secret Machines – The Road Leads Where It’s Led
  2. The Clientele – Rain
  3. Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – My Echo
  4. Gypsy Death and You – Crocus
  5. Unrest – West Coast Love Affair
  6. Idles – I’m Scum
  7. L’Objectif – Same Thing
  8. Dry Cleaning – Scratch Card Lanyard
  9. Skylights – Nothing Left To Say
  10. Tallies – Hearts Underground
  11. The English Beat – Whine & Grine / Stand Down Margaret
  12. Slaves – Cheer Up London
  13. Sulk – Diamonds In Ashes
  14. Slowdive – Star Roving
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Episode 53: Norway, Jose! Indie from Scandinavia

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This out of order episode (thanks bonus episode!) has us wondering, what would viking-indie sound like? Of course, it sounds amazing. Here are some of our favorite bands and tunes from WAY up north.

PLAYLIST:

  1. A-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV
  2. Westkust – Weekends
  3. The Cardigans – Your New Cuckoo
  4. Cinnamon – Me as Helen of Troy
  5. Easy – Castle Train
  6. The Wannadies – Might Be Stars
  7. The Knife – Heartbeats
  8. The Soundtrack of Our Lives – Sister Surround
  9. Viagra Boys – Ain’t Nice
  10. Division of Laura Lee – Number One
  11. The Blue Van – Word From The Bird
  12. Eggstone – If You Say
  13. Envelopes – Sister In Love
  14. The Concretes – You Can’t Hurry Love
  15. The Caesars – It’s Not The Fall That Hurts
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Episode 52: Casual Jake (BONUS Mid-week Episode!!)

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Usually, only paid subscribers get the bonus episodes – but seeing as we don’t have any paid subscribers, we don’t usually produce bonus episodes. This one was done last week while Tyler we in New Orleans – visiting bars and picking up COVID from the local merchants. Jake references spinning records this Friday, which was last Friday which didn’t happen cos… Tyler got the ‘rona. We’ll reschedule I promise.

The whole point of this episode is that Jake Ryan wants to introduce you to your next favorite band. He’s got 14 shots at it…

PLAYLIST:

  1. Airiel – In Your Room
  2. Soccer Mommy – Shotgun
  3. Headshrinkers – Monocle
  4. Public Body – Reset My Password
  5. Blondes – Coming of Age
  6. The Institutes – Alleyways
  7. Husbands – Must Be A Cop
  8. Blur – Beetlebum
  9. Spacey Jane – Sawteeth
  10. The Cure – Open
  11. Sahara – Chimes
  12. Bodega – Shiny New Model
  13. Bloc Party – In Situ
  14. Fritz – Arrow
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Episode 51: 4-4-2 (Terrace Bangers)

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This episode is meta as fuck and it’s about football – and not the American type. Does Lenny support Man United or Man City? Only way to know for sure is to listen to this episode. And mark my words, episode 51 of the casual sound is sure to be…. a home run! (I’m kidding. I’m kidding. Calm down.)

PLAYLIST:

  1. Low Life – RBB
  2. Cockney Rejects – I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles
  3. Doves – Pounding
  4. Johnny Marr – The Right Thing Right
  5. Black Grape (feat. Joe Strummer & Keith Allen) – England’s Irie
  6. The Courteeners – Not Nineteen Forever
  7. James – Sit Down
  8. Oasis – Bring It On Down
  9. Harry J All-Stars – Liquidator
  10. British Sea Power – No Lucifer

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Episode 50: Primavera Sound 2022 Picks

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Barcelona here we come. Don’t speak Catalon and my Spanish es muy mal. But, Pavement are reuniting and it feels so good. Here are our some of our favorite acts playing Primavera Sound Barcelona 2022.

PLAYLIST:

  1. Gorillaz – Momentary Bliss (feat. Slaves & slowthai)
  2. Pavement – Trigger Cut
  3. Tim Burgess – Oh My Corazon
  4. Beach House – Myth
  5. Parquet Courts – Stoned & Starving
  6. Beck – Devil’s Haircut
  7. Fontaines D.C. – Winter In The Sun
  8. The Jesus & Mary Chain – Blues From A Gun
  9. The Strokes – Hard To Explain
  10. Ride – Chelsea Girl
  11. Soccer96 (feat. Alabaster Deplume) – I Was Gonna Fight Facism
  12. Boy Pablo – Everytime
  13. Yo La Tengo – The Summer
  14. Low – Half Light
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Episode 49 – It’s A Cruel World (Episode)

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Headed to Pasadena for Cruel World? Whether you don’t know the bands (why are you going?) or you’re just looking for an episode to get you in the mood – we’ve got your primer right here. There are a lot of bands to be morally disappointed by in the line-up, but the tunes endure.

PLAYLIST:

  1. Missing Persons – Walking In LA
  2. Morrissey – Interesting Drug
  3. The Church – Tantalized
  4. Blondie – Dreaming
  5. the KVB – Always Then
  6. Devo – Beautiful World
  7. Echo & The Bunnymen – Seven Seas
  8. The English Beat – Mirror In The Bathroom
  9. Public Image Limited – Public Image
  10. Christian Death – Romeo’s Distress
  11. The Damned – Melody Lee
  12. Violent Femmes – To The Kill
  13. The Psychedelic Furs – The Ghost In You
  14. Bauhaus – Drink The New Wine
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Episode 48 – To and From Ireland, With Love

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Some tracks we love from Ireland. For Damian Murphy

PLAYLIST:

  1. Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia
  2. Ash – Saskia
  3. Touch of Oliver – Barrington St.
  4. My Bloody Valentine – New You
  5. The Boomtown Rats – Up All Night
  6. The Frank And Walters – Walter’s Trip
  7. Just Mustard – Still
  8. Rollerskate Skinny – Miss Leader
  9. U2 – In God’s Country
  10. Stiff Little Fingers – Alternative Ulster
  11. Clockworks – Feels So Real
  12. Oasis – Live Forever