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Hosted by Gang Of Three · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 76 episodes
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Known Pleasures takes a look at the highly influential music that washed up in the wake of the seismic splash that was punk. Call it post-punk, or new wave, but from 1978 to 1984 bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees, PiL, Gang of Four and Joy Division were re-defining what was possible in this brave new musical landscape of machines, rhythms and electronics. In turns affectionate, amusing and anecdotal, our own Gang of Three former amateur indie musicians dissect the albums, songs and tours that made this experimental era one of the most important in rock history, scattering their own personal recollections and insights amongst the facts along the way. Ever wondered why The Cure’s Robert Smith was playing two shows a night in different bands, where a bridge for suicidal dogs in Scotland fits in to the Talking Heads story, or how the Human League’s Phil Oakey started a nipple piercing craze? We’ll tell you, and more. Welcome to Known Pleasures - this is the way, step inside.
Gang Of Three hosts Known Pleasures, a music show with 76 episodes published.
In this episode we attempt to answer the big questions. Who had the worst haircut in New Wave? Could Sammy Hagar replace Paul Weller in The Jam? What is our fantasy football line up for the greatest Post Punk band of all
Lloyd Cole is on his way Down Under and we at Known Pleasures had the opportunity to Interview him before the tour to ask about his long career, the benefits of working solo, embracing technology and crickets keeping tim
In this episode we analyse Dave & Annies Sweet Dreams, Sweet Hopes & Sweet Desires. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/HDMJuquvOXA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: h
In this episode Steve Norman attempts to cut a long story short but the Spandau Ballet legend is a tale that cannot be abridged. We know this much is true.
The Prime Minister Of Australia dared to wear a T Shirt and the whole country lost control. In this episode we take a closer look at T Shirt gate and ask the question, 'Would any of this have happened if he chose to wear
Just two albums, one almost-hit single, a handful of TV appearances, 100-or-so gigs: all of them 40-plus years ago. Ancient history! So, why are we - and so many others across the globe - still talking about Joy Division
Here are my (Graham's) choices for the Top 20 albums of 1979. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/5Yj2U-_qR-g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com
Midge Ure's career crosses many paths. From the teen pop of Slik to the punk royalty of The Rich Kids. From the synth pioneers Visage to the synth rock of Ultravox. Stopping to help out Thin Lizzy in '79 and creating the
In this episode we throw a line out to catch the fish below the ice and delve deep into the mind of the great Barry Andrews. We discuss XTC, Shriekback, the new album Monument and the significance of the 'Tiny Green Gard
In this episode we interview the Head Of The Church, the Supreme Leader of this Guitar Driven Chapter and the Archbishop of melodic melancholy, Steve Kilbey. Steve and his band The Church have been at the forefront of th
In our latest flexidisc we look into the story behind Video Killed The Radio Star. The production, the instrumentation, the arrangement and the glasses. Who were The Camera Club? How did Tina Charles fit into the story?
We at Known Pleasures have had an unusually complicated relationship with The Smiths. But that doesn't mean we can't have the conversation. In this episode we choose 10 songs at random and discuss their pros and cons. Ma
Were there any New Wave Xmas songs? Turns out there were quite a few. Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atLAbrKhJxw
In this episode we interview Cathy McQuade & Ken Campbell from the Australian New Wave band Deckchairs Overboard. We discuss the early days in Melbourne, Cointreau, Paul Hester, supporting Midnight Oil and Hunters & Coll
Were Graham Parker & The Rumour part of the Punk Rock scene in Australia? I guess it depends on where you view it from and from behind which pair of shades.
Lindy Morrison & Amanda Brown from The Go Betweens chat about the music, the memories and the madness of being musicians in the 80's. Pass the cookies and settle in for a podcast with an unusual time signature and a head
This is a personal one. A quick look at the history of one of my favourite music venues in my home town of Brisbane in Queensland.
Can you clap in time to the I Don't Like Mondays intro? Clearly Patrick can't. In our latest Flexidisc we try to dismantle the classic Boomtown Rats song and try to work out what makes it tick. And the reason? Well, ther
In our latest 'Interview' episode we talk to Craig Hooper, former member of The Reels, The Mullanes (Crowded House) and The Church. We discuss his early days in regional New South Wales, the difficulties in naming bands,
In 1980, The Pretenders were everywhere. With the first number one single of the eighties, an album that was chock full of great songs and an image that could not be ignored. In today’s episode we’ll discuss the first th
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